Jeffrey W. Tecklenburg, 71, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:34 P.M., Monday, September 8, 2025 at his residence.
Jeff had worked at Continental Tire for many years.  He had also worked at AISIN Manufacturing.  Jeff was a member of Lakeland Church in Gurnee, IL.  He was owner and operator of Hi-Teck Archery and built bows and guitars.  Jeff published his own music and was musician and producer of his band Old Dawgz New Licks.  He was a member of Du Quoin Emergency Services and Disaster Agency and was an amateur extra ARRL radio instructor.
He was born June 20, 1954 in Belleville, IL, the son of Adolph and Phyllis (Britch) Tecklenburg.
He married Kimberly M. Edel on August 19, 1978 in Du Quoin, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two children - Michele N. Jones and husband William K. II of Du Quoin, and Alex T. Tecklenburg and wife Julie A. of Cumming, GA, seven grandchildren - Isabele Jones, Kevin Jones, Samuel Jones, Jacob Tecklenburg, Caleb Tecklenburg, Jonah Tecklenburg, and Molly Tecklenburg, and two sisters - Lynne Leeson and husband Michael and Lisa Christensen, all of Tennessee.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Liberty Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Hank Fulk officiating.
Friends may call from 11 A.M. until the time of service at the church on Friday.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.