Jeffery J. Iliff

Jeffery J. Iliff, age 46, of Sullivan, MO, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home.

Jeffery James was born March 7, 1973 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Ed and Janice (Tamborski) Iliff. He grew up and attended school in House Springs/High Ridge/Dittmer areas. Jeff graduated from Grandview High School in Hillsboro, MO, class of 1991. He worked various jobs in his life; however, his true passion was horticulture.

Jeff was united in marriage to Jamie DeClue in 1997. They were blessed with one daughter, Angelina. They were later divorced and Jeff then moved to Sullivan in 2010. He became employed at Aerofil in Sullivan, where he met Kristen Gretzl, and they spent the next years of their life together.       

Whatever Jeff put his mind to he could accomplish. He enjoyed learning to play guitar, going fishing, eating Mexican food and Chinese Cuisine. He was also very fond of his cats.   

Jeffery is survived by his parents, Ed and Janice Iliff of High Ridge, MO; one daughter, Angelina Iliff and partner, Kyle DeGonia of High Ridge, MO; two sisters, Jennifer Iliff of High Ridge, MO and Krista McFarland and husband, Ken of High Ridge, MO; a grandson, Liam DeGonia; fianceé, Kristen Gratzl of Sullivan, MO; nieces and nephews, Hudson McFarland and Jackson McFarland; other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life Gathering was held from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, MO. 

Memorial contributions in Jeffery’s memory may be made to Sullivan HALO.

Condolences may be shared with the Jeff’s family online at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.

All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan, MO.