Jeffrey Allen Grubaugh, 45, of Oak Forest, IL, died Friday, March 11, 2022, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 1pm Friday at First United Methodist Church, Oak Lawn, IL, with a visitation one hour prior and 3 pm Saturday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline, with a visitation starting at 1pm.

Jeff was born May 28, 1976, in Kewanee, IL, the son of James "Jim" and Delores (Bennett) Grubaugh. He married Kathleen "Kate" McNamara, they later divorced. He worked for UPS and later FedEX. Jeff was a very caring and giving person, whether giving you his BS or his friendship. It was always 100%. He was a devoted father to his daughter, Nora, who was the light of his life. Jeff loved to fly. He actually studied aviation and dreamed about being a commercial pilot. In his younger years, he lived to ski Jackson Hole Wyoming.

Survivors include his daughter, Nora Grubaugh, Oak Lawn, IL; parents, Jim and Delores Grubaugh, East Moline; stepson, Brendan McNamara; sister, Jennifer Freymann, Moline; nieces, Jeren and Abbi Freymann and Alyssa Lear.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Memorials may be made to Northwestern Memorial Hospital Oncology Department.

Jeff, you can now ski the highest mountains, fly the fastest planes and watch over your precious daughter.

REST EASY PUDGE, WE LOVE YOU.

Thank you for being in our life.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com

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Friday, March 18, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

First Methodist Church 100th Street & S Central Ave Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Friday, March 18, 2022 1:00 PM

First Methodist Church 100th Street & S Central Ave Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Saturday, March 19, 2022 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home and Cremation Services 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Saturday, March 19, 2022 3:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home and Cremation Services 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244