Douglas Daryl Silberhorn

Douglas Daryl Silberhorn,60,of Garden Prairie passed away at his home Monday
April 1,2013. He was born November 12,1952 in Van Dyke,Michigan the son of
Dennis and Kathryn Winona (Godfrey) Silberhorn.

Doug had a passion for three things-his farm, his family, and his faith. He was owner and operator of Susie's Garden Patch in Garden Prairie, Illinois

He graduated from Kishwaukee Valley College in 1975, after serving in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea, from 1971 to 1973. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Marengo, and a member of American Legion Boone Post #77. He opened the farm in 1985 and was famous for his sweet corn, and other fruits and vegetables. A "jack of all trades" he was always willing to help whenever and wherever it was needed. Doug had a love for agriculture and farming, and had been involved in agriculture his entire life-growing up on a farm and continuing his passion his entire life. He touched many lives through the farm, teaching toughness and a strong work ethic to many.

Doug married, Susan Dittrich on February 14, 1976, in Belvidere, and she survives. Also surviving are children, Christina (Peter)Winch, of Fennimore, WI., Rebecca (Arron) Perry of Albion, Il., and Mary(Kevin) Burbach of Garden Prairie. Grandchildren, Randy, Wesley and Matthew Winch; and Hayley and Hannah Perry who affectionately called their grandpa "Buddy". Siblings, D.Michael (Marjean ) Silberhorn, Rockford; Deanna (Mark )Rush, Caledonia; Dale (Peggy) Silberhorn, Davis Junction; David Silberhorn, Belvidere; DeWayne (Donna) Silberhorn, Rockford; and Denise Klentz, Rockford. And several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a nephew.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 6, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev. Dr. Glen W. Borhart, pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being set up in his name by the family.