Holly L. Stukenberg

Holly L. Stukenberg, age 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 17, 2026 after a battle with Lung Cancer. She was born December 27, 1949, the daughter of LaVerne R. and Dorothy J. (Wright) Stukenberg. Holly attended Byron schools and graduated from Byron High School in 1967. She then obtained her cosmetology certification from Alberto’s Beauty School in Rockford. Holly and her sister Patsy Dach co-owned and operated Classic Look Salon in Byron and were beauticians for over 40 years. Holly was a member of Assembly of God and a previous member of the Byron Chamber of Commerce. Her faith was a foundation for how she lived her life, always willing to lend an ear and counsel others where she could. While devoted to reading her Bible, watching faith-based TV shows, listening to sermons, she was also a lover of music and detective shows. She enjoyed many hours playing cards with the ‘Jokers’. She was an active participant in bible study group and was in many prayer chains through the years for those in need. Along with her sisters Patsy and Faith she became very involved with Rockford Stateline Stroke group and also attended many stroke camps. She was predeceased by her parents LaVerne and Dorothy Stukenberg, Aunt Harriett, her brother-in-law Bill Dach, and nephew Joel Dach:special friends Annie, Sheila, Ernie. She is survived by her sisters Faith J. Long and Patsy I. Dach; nieces and nephews Chris Dach(Jaime), Adam (Aimee) Dach, Tammy Byington, Nathan Long, and Anna Friedrich (Paul); great nieces and nephews Michael Blades, Amber Ross (Jake), Megan Freethy (Bob), Mariah Dach (Tyler), Kyle Dach (Grace), Autumn Dach (Brandon), Rylan Long, Taylor Mundt (Dayshon), Brynn Mundt (Alex), Callen Friedrich, Paige Byington (Carson), and Brittney Byington (Luis); and all of her loved great great nieces, nephews and also her cousins. And way too many close friends to mention. A memorial service will be held February 28th 2026 at Beacon Hill Church, 6467 N. German Church Rd, Byron, IL 61010 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastors Paul and Beth LaVino and Pastor Gary Cortese co-officiating. Luncheon open house from 1-4 at Byron Prarieview Pavillion. Private burial will take place at the Byron Cemetery. A memorial fund is established in Holly’s name and may be directed to her family. Special Thank you to UW Madison Hospital for all the amazing care for Holly and special assistance to her sister Faith. Also, to Steve for the many rides to Madison.