Allen L. “Big Al” Castonguay, 69, of Milford passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his residence. Al was born on June 5, 1952 in Watseka, the son of Milton “Cass” and Patricia (Allen) Castonguay. He married Debbie Daschner in Milford on September 1, 1989.

Surviving are his wife, Debbie Castonguay of Milford; two sons, Jay (Fiancé, Ginny) Castonguay of Milford and Aaron (Fiancé, Tammy) Castonguay of Crescent City; three step daughters, April (Duane) Schmedeke of Rochester, Amy Bickers of Sheldon, and Candace Kissack of Milford; ten grandchildren, Taylor Quick, Sierra Castonguay, Zach Castonguay, Shay Hankey, Josi, Ben, and Addi Schmedeke, Jace and Hunter Boyer, and Ella Kissack; his dog, Chelsea; and two brothers, Mark Castonguay of Lake Mills, Wisconsin and Jeff Castonguay of California.

Al was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Eric; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Castonguay; and his dog, Maggie.

Mr. Castonguay was a member of the Milford Christian Church in Milford. He proudly served in the Army Reserves from 1971 – 1977. Al worked at UARCO/Standard Register for 31 years and most recently worked for the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department as a Correctional Officer until retiring in 2016. He was a member of the Iroquois County and Watseka Auxiliary Police. Al enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, and his dog.

Funeral services for Al will be at the Milford Christian Church on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Brent Zastrow officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Milford Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery with graveside military rites.

Memorials may be made to Prairie States Christian Camp in Watseka.

Arrangements are being handled by the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford.

Please share a memory of Al at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.