Clarence Stadel

Clarence Edward Stadel, 79, of Odell passed away Tuesday, July 29th at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 27, 1945 in Pontiac, the son of Joseph and Anna Masching Stadel. He married Sharon Bellot on August 8, 1964 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Odell. She preceded him in death on August 28, 2017.

He is also survived by two daughters, Pam (Tom) Kilgus of Forrest, IL and Julie (Todd) Jacobs of Pontiac, IL, daughter-in-law Suzi Stadel of Tolono, IL, and grandchildren, Dayton (Joni) Kilgus, Hayley (Lowell) Mennenga, Josh Maubach, Alexandra (Kyle) Ledford, Madison (Colin) Francis, Carter Jacobs, Katie (Trent Balazi) Stadel, and Jillian Stadel. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Adeline, Lydia, Eli, Piper, Liam, Emmett, Cameron, and Lainey; three brothers, Leo (deceased wife Mary Lou) Stadel, Donnie (Marjo) Stadel, and Mike (Mary Jo) Stadel; three sisters, Rita (George) Kodat, Rose (deceased husband Joe Warner) Stadel, and Ruth Stadel; and a sister-in-law, Judy (Ray) Masching.

In addition to his wife and parents, Clarence is also preceded in death by a son, Jeff Stadel; two brothers, Robert (Toni) and Dave Stadel; and a nephew, Bret Stadel.

Clarence attended elementary and high school at St. Paul’s in Odell. He worked at Caterpillar in Joliet for more than 30 years, both in the office and in the factory. He was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Odell, and more recently, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pontiac.

Although he was a fan of the Green Bay Packers for his entire life and loved mowing and working in his lawn, Clarence was never happier than when he was with Sharon enjoying the many activities of his grandchildren. His family would like him to be remembered as a kind soul who loved his family deeply. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandpa, and great grandpa. He will be deeply missed by all, especially his very large extended family.

Pam and Julie would like to extend a special thank you for the caring team at OSF Hospice for their care and support.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 8th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pontiac. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church with the Rosary at 3:30 p.m. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Odell.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School in Pontiac or St. Paul’s Catholic School in Odell.