Tony Figurin

Tony Figurin, 90, of Sheffield, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Woodridge Supportive Living, Geneseo.  A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Atkinson Chapel.  Reverend Terry Lancaster will officiate.  The memorial visitation will be before the memorial service, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the funeral home.  Memorials may be directed to the Mineral Fire Department and the Tampico Fire & Rescue Squad.

Tony was born on June 14, 1935, in LaSalle, Illinois, the son of Stephanie Figurin. In 1961, Tony married Bernadine Crawford at a service held in Edington, IL.  She preceded him in death on August 27, 2021.  He worked at John Deere for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, collecting toy tractors, and following the Chicago Cubs. Tony was a longtime member of New Bedford Christian Church and faithfully served as Treasurer of Gold Township.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Roger (Lynn) Figurin; daughter, Denise (Mark) Axel; grandchildren, Erica (Zach) Leigh, Adam (Katie) Figurin, Emma (Jacob) Axel, Anna (Tom) Leznet, Adam (Amanda) Axel; eight great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Mary (Ken) Iverson; and many nieces and nephews.

Tony was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bernadine Figurin.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Woodridge Supportive Living – Geneseo for their dedication and wonderful care shown to Tony and his family.  It was greatly noticed and appreciated.