John Haddock was a valued citizen of Earlville, Illinois, and his untimely and tragic death has left the little village reeling. Known to his friends and family as “Fuzz,” the 47-year-old inhabitant left behind an immense emptiness in the hearts of those who knew him when he passed away earlier this week. Following Haddock’s sudden passing, his friends, family, coworkers, and the greater Earlville community are all in deep mourning as they try to come to grips with the loss of a guy whose generosity, commitment, and special spirit impacted so many people.
John Haddock was a highly esteemed and diligent worker of Laborers Local 68, widely recognized in both his hometown of Earlville and the nearby community of Somonauk, Illinois. Though his dedication to the laborers’ union and his strong work ethic were respected, it was his genuine warmth, love of music, and ingrained punk spirit that made him a beloved member of the community. Since word of John’s passing spread over social media, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances have been sharing touching anecdotes that encapsulate the spirit of John’s personality along with their sympathies for his family.
As of this writing, John Haddock’s cause of death remains unknown to the public, but his demise has left a deep sense of loss in the community. The love and respect the community had for John—a parent, friend, and coworker—brought them together in their shared grief. His family, shocked by his unexpected passing, has not yet announced funeral arrangements or published an official obituary, but they are getting a ton of sympathy from others in the neighborhood.
Tributes to John have been pouring in on social media, especially Facebook, and they all portray a picture of a guy whose life was full of passion, generosity, and a sincere connection to people around him. His buddy Davis Shroomberg wrote a very moving essay in which he expressed his great respect for John, referring to him as a “kind spirit” and considering the significant impact he has had on a great number of people’s lives. In his article, Davis expressed his gratitude for John’s iconic presence in the local music scene and pointed out that the punk ethos was an integral part of John’s character, not merely a genre. John’s personality and presence, which were felt via the music he loved and shared with those around him, even touched others who did not know him well
