Steven Jackson

Steven Jackson, 56, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, formerly of Viola, died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at his sister’s residence in Boden.

Further arrangements will be at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family for Blackhawk State Park.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is assisting the family.

Steven was born June 19, 1957 in Ottumwa, Iowa a son of John M. and Shirley Jaster Jackson.  He attended Winola High School.  On November 4, 1975, he married Jean Eiland in Kingsland, Georgia.  Steven served in the United States Navy.  He was a truck driver and foreman for ABC Supply Co., Crystal Lake.

He was a member of Druid.  His many hobbies included show kite flying, competition shooting and motorcycle riding.  He had a love for the outdoors and Native American traditions and was known for being a creative cook.  Steven had a large circle of very caring friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children: John Jackson, Moline, IL, Tanya (Nathan) Duggar, Aledo, IL and Jessica Jackson and fiancé Andy Klockau, Hampton, IL; 2 grandchildren: Ethan and Samantha Duggar, Aledo; his mother: Shirley Jackson, Aledo, IL; sisters: Judi (Bill) Brown, Keithsburg, IL, Staci (Steve) Graves, Davenport, IA and Juli (Darrell) Inman, Boden, IL; special friend: Kim Busch and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Online condolences may be left at www.dennisonfuneralhome.com.