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Obituary

As Don would say, "here's the deal:" 

Much like his wife (Jean Eige) before him, Don Eige peacefully escaped this Crazy Train on Saturday April 12th, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. 

Don was (in the best way) a lifelong hoodlum: forever young at heart, mischievous, hilarious, and never too serious. He loved all things nature, rocking out to hair bands and classic rock, tinkering, pranking his loved ones, and of course... grilling! 

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Don's Belongings

Some of Don's things have been made available to friends and family.
Crystal and Pewter Eagle
Eagle on Rocks
Eagles in Death Spiral
Stainless Lion Wall Art by Don

Timeline

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Born

May 2nd, 1957
Rockford, IL
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Got married to Jean Schwartz

May 26th, 1984
Rockford, IL
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Had a child, Christine Eige

August 16th, 1990
Rockford, IL

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

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