Daniel Hardekopf

Daniel Fredrick Hardekopf, age 45, of Blanchardville, formally of Somonauk, Illinois, died on Monday morning, December 21, 2009 as a result of a fire at his business/residence in Blanchardville. He was born January 4, 1964 in Aurora, IL the son of Don and Margaret (Haas) Hardekopf. He was a member of Argyle Rod and Gun Club, and enjoyed hunting of all types, his Bar, The Silver Dollar Saloon in Blanchardville, which he co/owned with his special friend Jill Hughes, his friends, and his family. He never knew a stranger. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Hardekopf, of Somonauk, IL; three sons, Ryan (Becky) Hardekopf of Giberts, IL, Bradley (Stefani Fannin) Hardekopf of Sandwich, IL, and Hunter Hardekopf of Somonauk; one daughter Nicole (Justin) Snider of Sandwich; Jill's children, Krystle, Joe, Dylan and Tyler; five grandchildren, Riley, Owen, Callihan, Kolter and Nora; three sisters, Lisa (Mike) Peura of Yorkville, IL, and Lori (Scott) Christopher and Dawn (Kevin) Napolitano both of Somonauk; Grandmother Ronelva Hardekopf of Sandwich; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents, Clarence Hardekopf, Harvey and Maggie Haas; and his special friend Jill Hughes who also died in the fire. A visitation for Daniel Hardekopf and his girlfriend Jill Hughes will be held at the American Legion Post in Blanchardville form 3:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday December 23, 2009. The Saether Funeral Home in Blanchardville is assisting the family. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.saetherfuneralhome.com. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at the Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. Visitation will be at 3:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com.