Penny Marie Duchow , age 57, of Stockton, IL passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford after a short battle of cancer. She was born in Freeport, IL on September 22, 1967 to Burdelle "Fuzzy" and Marlene (Keller) Steffens. Penny married Richard Duchow on May 24, 1986 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena.

Penny was a lifelong member of St. John's where she was very active throughout the years. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1985. She was a member of the National FFA Alumni and the Stockton Music Boosters. Penny loved working with children and enjoyed her time as a paraprofessional for the Stockton School District. She enjoyed reading, music, and spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Robert. Penny would also help anyone at any time.

She is survived by her mother, Marlene Steffens of Mt. Carroll; her husband, Richard Duchow of Stockton; her son, Randall (Tiffanie) Duchow of Stockton; her daughter, Rebecca (Matthew) Mott of Rio Rico, AZ; her grandson, Robert Duchow; her brother, Lee (Eugenia) Steffens of Shoreview, MN; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her dad, Fuzzy; her father-in-law, Ronald Duchow; and many other loved ones.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena at 10:30 a.m. with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. There will be a visitation on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. also at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established. The family would like to thank the staff at UW Health Swedish American Hospital for their phenomenal care.