ADAM DIDDENS, 41 FREEPORT - Adam Diddens, 41, of Freeport, passed gently but very unexpectedly into God's loving arms on Sunday, June 8, 2014 after suffering a heart attack. He was born on Nov.4, 1972. Adam graduated from Forreston High School in 1991. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston. He was a very loving son, father, brother and uncle. Adam loved being with his children and family especially in Forreston. He took great pride in his wood refinishing business. He went out of his way to help anyone in need. Adam was a great friend and very kind-hearted to both people and animals. He was an extraordinarily considerate and compassionate person. Survivors include his loving mother, Vicki and step-father Frank Petta, Forreston; his father Gordon and step mother Lynn Diddens and their daughter, Meredith of Washington State, his loving children, son Jared and daughter Allissa Diddens, Pecatonica, his loving sister, April and brother-in-law Jason Fyock and niece Bailee and nephew Braedon Fyock all of German Valley. Paternal Grandmother, Evelyn Diddens, Freeport and many aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends. Predeceased by maternal grandmother, Dolores Schroeder, Dec. 9, 2013, maternal grandfather, Alvin (Bud) Schroeder, paternal grandfather, Alvin Diddens; and his aunt, Sandy Shawd. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston, and also from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name for his children's education. Please visit www.burketubbs.com to sign his online guestbook and to share memories.