<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1T8e3n_0vEtrVBf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1T8e3n_0vEtrVBf00" width="275" height="500" ></figure>Stephen J. Forret, 60, of Morton, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on June 11, 1964, in DeWitt, IA, to Jim and Velma (Smith) Forret. Stephen married Anne Harper on August 7, 1987, in Rock Island, IL. Surviving is his wife, Anne Forret of Morton; daughter, Amy (Jason) Ulbricht of Morton; son, Nathan (Nina) Forret of Indianapolis, IN; granddaughter, Gianna Ulbricht; brother, Jeff (Sharon) Forret; and sisters, Deb Braverman, Barb (Steve) Pethoud, Karen (Alan) Harder and Monica Forret and Joseph “Doc” McCaffrey. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, David Forret; and brother-in-law, Mark Braverman. Steve graduated from Calamus High School in Calamus, IA. He went on to graduate with his bachelor’s degree in math and math education from St. Ambrose College in 1986. Steve then received his master’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Iowa in December of 1987. After graduating, Steve worked for Caterpillar in inventory management at the Morton Parts Distribution Center. While working at Caterpillar, he was involved with several patents for parts forecasting software.Steve was a member of First Mennonite Church in Morton, where he sang in the choir and played in the hand bell choir. He also sang in the Christmas Messiah at Grace Church.While his children were growing up, Steve enjoyed coaching their t-ball and soccer teams. He loved ice cream, especially from Whitey’s Ice Cream in the Quad Cities. Steve loved spending time with his family and friends and helping others. Steve enjoyed walking his grand dog, Riley.A funeral service was held Monday, August 19, 2024, at First Mennonite Church in Morton, with Pastor Tom Linderman officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton.Memorials may be made to First Mennonite Church in Morton or Midwest Food Bank – Morton Division.Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton handled arrangements.To view Steve’s video tribute or to leave an online condolence for the family visit www.knappjohnson.com.</div></body>

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Stephen J. Forret, 60, of Morton, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on June 11, 1964, in DeWitt, IA, to Jim and Velma (Smith) Forret. Stephen married Anne...

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Stephen J. Forret, 60, of Morton, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at OSF St. Fran

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