James L Stauffer
August 06, 1935 - November 08, 2025
Obituary
Madison - James L. Stauffer, age 90, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at home. He was born on August 6, 1935, in Delavan, Ill., the son of George and Florence (Langenbahn) Stauffer.
James graduated from Pekin Community High School. He married Phyllis Stauffer on July 2, 1965, in Pekin, Ill. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963.
James worked at Keystone Steel and Wire for 30 years. He loved dogs, enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals (depending on the year), liked playing cards, played softball and baseball, and collecting beer steins. James was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the Masons
James is survived by his wife, Phyllis; two sons, James Stauffer (Ellen Spiering) and Michael "Mike" (Cindy) Stauffer; daughter, Deb Stauffer Alfano (Tony Alfano); two granddaughters, Madison Stauffer and Ariana Alfano; and grandson, Nathan Alfano.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Florence Stauffer; and sister, Marjorie Vaughn.
A celebration of life will be held at the MILLER CENTER, 551 S. 14th St., Pekin, Ill., from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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