John Duane Bridgeforth Obituary (1964

RUTLAND- John Duane Bridgeforth, 61, of Rutland passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. His graveside service will be on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, at 1:00 P.M., at Rutland Cemetery in Rutland. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Toluca is handling arrangements. Memorials may be sent to American Cancer Society or donate online at www.cancer.org. John was born in Kennett, Missouri on August 16, 1964, a son to Henry and Fredia (Reynolds) Bridgeforth. He is survived by his siblings, Richard Bridgeforth, CA, Jack Bridgeforth, NM, Maudie Bates, TX, Merry Dupske, St. Louis, MO, Carolyn Arndt, Rutland; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, Homer, Charles “Red”, Jerry, and Billy “Bo” Bridgeforth; and 2 sisters, Kathryn Green, and Shirley Pruitt. John worked for Hodel Farms in El Paso for 29 years. His work was his passion; he enjoyed farming very much. He also loved riding and working on his motorcycle any chance he would get. Online condolences may be sent to his family at www.calvertmemorial.com