Stephen Bock, 75, of Brighton, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by family after a brave battle with Parkinson's.

He was born August 31, 1951, in Wood River, Illinois to Late Eugene Bock and Dorothy Bock who survives. Preceded in death by longtime partner Dorothy Mosby, his son Donald Bock, sibling William Bock and grandson Caleb Berkaw. Surviving are siblings Marsha (John) Hartman, Ruth (Tim) Belfield and Ralph Bock. Also surviving daughter Sara (George) Berkaw. Grandchildren Ian Bock, Clara (Shelby) Higgenbotham, Timothy (Kaydance) Sheff, Ava Berkaw, Jonathan Ogilvy, Collin Berkaw, Two Great Grandchildren Kora Sheff and Scarlett Higgenbotham. In addition, beloved nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.

Steve graduated in 1970 from Alton High School. He worked for Illinois Terminal Railroad in the 70's for a period, became a truck driver for 10 years and then had a calling back to the Railroad that had become Northfolk Southern. He worked for the railroad a total of forty years. He enjoyed family, his belated dog Pepper, hunting, fishing, nature walks, the sound of rain on a tin roof and riding his motorcycle made him feel free.

He will be Greatly missed by all who love him.

Services at Gent Funeral Home Alton, Illinois Friday October 2, 2026. Visitation 11-12. Service at noon, burial to follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers please donate to his favorite charity Riverbend Humane Society in Jerseyville, Illinois.