Arlo D Paxton

Arlo D Paxton, 94, of Stockton passed away Saturday, May 15,2021 at his home. He was born May 7, 1927 in Prophetstown, son of Charles and Sylvia (Egert) Paxton. He married the love of his life Pauline Lashbrook on July 19, 1947 in Atkinson, IL. They began their life together farming in Sandwich, IL.

Arlo was a man of determination and never gave up on the things he wanted to accomplish in his many years. He began as a young man serving in the Army, then came back home to farm, the true thing in his life he loved to do, it was in his heart and blood to be a great farmer. He farmed in many places: Sandwich, Prophetstown, Mt Carroll, Lanark, and his final homestead Stockton. At one point, he semi-retired, moved to Lanark, and became Chief of Police. That was not enough to keep him busy. He opened and operated, with his loving wife, Gold Nugget Foods and Dairy King Ice Cream Shoppe. His love for farming brought them back to Stockton to farm again, and together they brought joy to many with the fantastic Christmas light display that they shared with everyone. While living in Stockton he was Pleasant Valley Township road commissioner and belonged to American Legion and Holy Cross Church. Through the years he enjoyed collecting antique tractors, not just a few, 100 or more. He had a passion for his yard and beautiful flowers, but most of all he had a love for his family, lots of love, little ones put a sparkle in his eyes.

Survived by his loving wife, son James Paxton, Jacksonville NC, a daughter Corine (Lee) Charles, Mt Carroll IL. Four grandchildren Terry (Christy) Charles, Mt Carroll, Trisha (Jerry) Oppold, Stockton IL, Lacey (Jim) Mason, Manchester MI, James Paxton Jacksonville NC. Seven great grandchildren Brooke (Grant) Pierce, David (Morgan Smith) Craig, Olivia Charles, Aubrey Charles, Caroline Mason, Eleanor Mason, and Kayla Paxton. Three great great grandsons Carter Dunfee, Marshall Pierce, and Jordan Pierce. And his sister, Bernadette Siefken, Prophetstown, IL.
Proceeded in death by his parents, brothers Clifford, Darrell, Warren, Larry, Norman, and Lester.

A visitation will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt Carroll, Thursday, May 20 from 4:00-8:00 pm, as well as one hour prior to the service. Services will be held at Holy Cross Church in Stockton on Friday, May 21 at 10:00 am, with his final resting place at Oakhill Cemetery in Mt Carroll. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Mt Carroll and Stockton FFA.