Born on August 3, 1952, in Chicago, IL, to Henry and Una (Culligan) Katzberg, Ed will be remembered for his love of family, his life rooted in hard work, and his goofy sense of humor. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cheering for the Bulls, Bears, Cubs, and Blackhawks.
Ed is survived by his wife Candis, of 46 years, sons Philip (Michelle), of Palatine, IL, Christopher (Shayna), of St. Charles, IL, Andrew (Brittany) of Dixon, IL, six grandchildren, Judah, Hannah, Leah, Lily, Aluna, and Callie, stepsisters Barb (Ken) Bibly of Elwood, IL, Audrey Gilbert of Chadwick, MO, Connie Settle of Lake City, MN, Mary Worth of West Chicago, IL, Ann (John) LaBarge of Fairfax, VA and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Beatrice, sister Sharon Jones, and grandson Josiah Edward Katzberg, stepsisters Karen O’Malley and Linda Davidenko, stepbrother Alva Settle, brother-in-law Ed Worth, and one nephew James Worth.
Visitation will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amboy on August 27, 2026, at 10:30, with the celebration of life at noon. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will be at a later date at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, IL.
Memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice in Oregon, IL.
Arrangements by the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.
