Ronald J. Tufly age 72 of Machesney Park passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday August 28, 2011. Born March 23, 1939 in Mondamin, Ia. The son of George and Ruth Tufly, Graduated Mondamin School in approximately 1957. He served in the National Guard, Married Joan Beaman on April 26, 1964. Moved to Rockford in the late 60’s. He worked for Clinton Electronics for 35 years and Logli Supermarket for 10 years. He retired in 2007 and then enjoyed babysitting the second love of his life, his great granddaughter Amiyah. Survivors include his four children: Wayne (Tina) Tufly of Machesney Park, Peggy Tufly of Machesney Park, Mary (Steve) Amundson of Machesney Park, Jeani (Duane) Kimmons of Rockford. He had 18 grandchildren: Curra (predeceased), Samantha, Ronald, Tammy, Tiffany, Patrick, Cassandra, Sallie, Trevor, Abby (David), Rachael, Joseph, Rhonda, Chris (Ericka), Justin, Jonathan, David and Charlie. He also had 8 great grandchildren: Zackary, Jayden, Cayleb, Ethan, Colby, Faith, Emoni, Jeremiah. He was predeceased by his parents, wife Joan, brother Lloyd, and sister Arlene.
