Ted J. Etheridge

September 3, 1933 - March 15, 2022

Ted J. Etheridge age 88 of Amboy died at his home on Tuesday March 15, 2022. He was born on Sept. 3, 1933 in Amboy the son of Lyle and Florine (Wheaton) Etheridge. Ted worked for the Dixon State School, Schmitt Plumbing and Heating prior to his retirement in 1993, and was the City of Amboy school crossing guard for many years. He was a veteran of the Air Force serving from 1953 to 1957, a member of the Amboy American Legion, the Plumber and Pipe Fitters Local 25, past member of the Amboy City Council, and the Odd Fellows. Ted loved fishing especially on the Rock River. Ted married Carolyn Lovgren on July 21, 1958 in Amboy, IL. He is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn who passed on Sept. 14, 2012. Ted is also preceded in death by his parents, step father Virgil Dewey, daughter Tracey Etheridge, 2 grand daughters, 2 sisters Helen Reed, Hazel Forman, and brother Dale "Mike" Etheridge. He is survived by his children Lori (Bob) Bumpus of Amboy, Jill (Hank) Groth of Amboy, 5 grandchildren Matt (April) Hood, Erin (Brett) Revenig, Andrew Groth, Daniel (Samantha) Groth, Nathan Rinard, 7 great grandchildren, one sister Joan Etheridge of Amboy and one brother Lyle "Kerm" Etheridge of Ottawa. Funeral Services will be on Thursday March 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy with Pastor Rocky Fritts Officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy with military honors. Visitation will precede the service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on March 17, 2022 at the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. A memorial has been established to Prairie Repose Cemetery. Arrangements by the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.