ᐅ Illinois Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Francis "Butch" Godby

Died April 21, … More Information
Francis "Butch" Godby, of Tremont, Illinois, joined the Lord April 21, 1998. Francis was 79.
Obituary published: April 22, 1998 in "Pantagraph"

▰ Helen Godburn

Died July 16, … More Information
Helen Godburn left this earth on July 16, 2014 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Decatur, Illinois.

▰ Octavia (Harrington) Godbolt

Died January 02, … More Information
Octavia (Harrington) Godbolt passed away January 2, 2003 in Illinois.
Obituary published: January 03, 2003 in "News Sun"

▰ Sharad V Godbole

Died April 20, … More Information
Sharad V Godbole, of Illinois, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2004. Sharad was 74.
Obituary published: April 21, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Myrtis Godbold

Died January 04, … More Information
Myrtis Godbold, born September 23, 1938 went to be with her Lord and Savior January 4, 2019 in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Myrtis was 80.

▰ Maxine M Godbold

Died November 05, … More Information
Maxine M Godbold, born December 6, 1919 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her November 5, 2016 in Aurora, Illinois. Maxine was 96.

▰ William E Godbey

Died April 21, … More Information
William E Godbey, born June 12, 1941 departed this life Sunday April 21, 2017 in Illinois. William was 75.

▰ Vicki J (Rascher) Godbey

Died October 10, … More Information
On October 10, 1998, Vicki J (Rascher) Godbey, 34 of Urbana, Illinois passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: October 11, 1998 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Vicki J (Rascher) Godbey

Died October 09, … More Information
Vicki J (Rascher) Godbey, age 34 of Urbana, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on October 9, 1998.
Obituary published: October 10, 1998 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Rev Dr John C Godbey

Died November 20, … More Information
Rev Dr John C Godbey, age 72 of Chicago, Illinois passed away November 20, 1999.
Obituary published: November 21, 1999 in "Omaha W-H (NE)"

▰ Oral J Godbey

Died December 25, … More Information
Oral J Godbey, born October 30, 1923 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 25, 2018 in Pekin, Illinois. Oral was 95.
Family members and close friends: , Andy Waskie

▰ Maunis Edwin "Ed" Godbey

Died October 29, … More Information
Maunis Edwin "Ed" Godbey, age 97 of Illinois, born in Iowa, entered Heaven's gates on October 29, 2018.
Obituary published: October 30, 2018 in "Des Moines Register (IA)"

▰ John Godbey

Died November 07, … More Information
John Godbey, of Chicago, Illinois, passed from this life on November 7, 1999. John was 72.
Obituary published: November 08, 1999 in "Chicago T"

▰ Jerry L Godbey

Died June 10, … More Information
Jerry L Godbey, born July 17, 1963 went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2020 in Pekin, Illinois. Jerry was 56.
Family members and close friends: , Jeanette Godbey, John & Denise Brewer, Donetta Godbey-smiles, Dan Scott, Mr. And Mrs. David House House, Melvin Todd, Henry Cordova, Don Brocksmith, Jessica Godbey, Julie Godbey, Glen Parker Sr., Jason Godbey, Gary & Debbie Shay, James Joyce Godbey, David And Nadine Salem, Troy Fardel, Blue And Angie Konz, Linda Stewart, Janice Sieling, Ron & Linda Verfurth

▰ Jerry Lynn Godbey

Died June 10, … More Information
Jerry Lynn Godbey, born August 17, 1963 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 10, 2020 in Pekin, Illinois. Jerry was 56.

▰ Geralding "Gerry" (Wilson) Godbey

Died September 05, … More Information
Geralding "Gerry" (Wilson) Godbey, age 81 of Springfield, Illinois, passed from this world into the next September 5, 1998.
Obituary published: September 06, 1998 in "Springfield J-R"

▰ Evelyn R Godbey

Died July 12, … More Information
Evelyn R Godbey, born February 17, 1931 passed from this life on July 12, 2015 in Pekin, Illinois. Evelyn was 84. Tags: #Saint #Medical #Peoria #Born #Easton #Clarence #Lula #Vaughn #Oral #Keokuk #Iowa #Also #Sandy #Hoyle #Pekin #Darrell #Godbey #Harbor #Washington #Rick #Ericka #Fannon #Macomb #Nikki #Ronna #Manito #Matt #Angelo #Carsen #Drake #Ronnie #East #Kenny #Phyllis #Ruby #Diane #Metamora #Judy #Washburn #Evelyn #Baptist #Crematory #Rowell #Burial #Glendale #Gardens #Memorials #Bethel #Church #Broadway
Obituary:
PEKIN ~ Evelyn R. Godbey, 84, of Pekin, passed away at 12:29 p.m. , 12, 2015 at OSF Saint Francis Medical in Peoria.

Born 17, 1931 in Easton to Clarence and Lula Mae (Kessler) Vaughn, she married Oral J. Godbey on 23, 1949 in Keokuk, Iowa.  He survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Sandy (Rick) Hoyle of Pekin; two sons, Darrell (Juana) Godbey of Oak Harbor, Washington and Rick Godbey of Pekin; four grandchildren, Ericka (Aaron) Fannon of Macomb, Nikki (Nate) Ronna of Manito, Matt Godbey of Pekin and Angelo Godbey of Oak Harbor, Washington; three great-grandchildren, Carsen Fannon, Drake Ronna and Eli Ronna; two brothers, Ronnie Vaughn of East Peoria and Kenny Vaughn of Peoria; and four sisters, Phyllis Bryson of Mt. Pulaski, Ruby Ervin of East Peoria, Diane Mullans of Metamora and Judy Pollard of Washburn.  

Her parents, one brother and four sisters preceded her in death.

Evelyn was of the Baptist faith.

She loved flea markets, flower shops and antiques, as well as spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. , 16, 2015 at Preston-Hanley s & Crematory in Pekin, where visitation will be one hour before the funeral.  The Rev. Steve Rowell, Sr. will officiate.  Burial will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

Memorials contributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church, 2720 Broadway, Pekin, IL 61554.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

▰ Evelyn R Godbey

Died July 12, … More Information
Evelyn R Godbey, born February 17, 1931 went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2015 in Pekin, Illinois. Evelyn was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Sue And Steve Taylor, Phyllis Mae Bryson, Alex Ervin

▰ David Godbey

Died November 25, … More Information
David Godbey, of Champaign, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 25, 2007. David was 46.
Obituary published: November 26, 2007 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Betty J Godbey

Died December 23, … More Information
Betty J Godbey, born September 18, 1925 died on December 23, 2019 in Pekin, Illinois. Betty was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Vickie Tracy-johnson, Barb Nelson, Jim And Nancy Mustard, Marilyn Mcginnis, Betty Godbey, Sye Ckyck, Kevin Gregory, Jeanette Godbey Walters, Jerry Godbey, Holly Irving

▰ Josephine "Jolee" (Marris)[Lee] Godber

Died January 19, … More Information
Josephine "Jolee" (Marris)[Lee] Godber, of Illinois, born in Washington, passed from this world into the next January 19, 2004. Josephine was 67.
Obituary published: January 20, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Clarence A Jr "Bud" Godber

Died May 13, … More Information
Clarence A Jr "Bud" Godber, of Illinois, born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, went into the presence of the Lord on May 13, 2004. Clarence was 69.
Obituary published: May 14, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Clarence A Jr "Bud" Godber

Died May 14, … More Information
Clarence A Jr "Bud" Godber, of Illinois, born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, went into the presence of the Lord on May 14, 2004. Clarence was 69.
Obituary published: May 15, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Clarence A "Bud Jr" Godber

Died May 14, … More Information
Clarence A "Bud Jr" Godber, age 69 of Illinois, born in Pennsylvania, passed from this life on May 14, 2004.
Obituary published: May 15, 2004 in "Daily World (WA)"

▰ Mary R (Rogers) Godbee

Died January 16, … More Information
Mary R (Rogers) Godbee, of Illinois, born in Albany, Georgia, died on January 16, 2002. Mary was 80.
Obituary published: January 17, 2002 in "The State (SC)"

▰ Carl Ladell Godbee

Died September 09, … More Information
Carl Ladell Godbee, of Illinois, born in Alabama, departed this life Sunday September 9, 2001. Carl was 67.
Obituary published: September 10, 2001 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Robert Godbarsen

Died September 03, … More Information
Robert Godbarsen, born October 2, 1923 went into the presence of the Lord on September 3, 2015 in Elmhurst, Illinois. Robert was 91.

▰ Emma P (Declercq) Goday

Died May 23, … More Information
Emma P (Declercq) Goday, 95, of East Moline, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 23, 1999.
Obituary published: May 24, 1999 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Jean Godawski

Died April 06, … More Information
Jean Godawski, born January 3, 1924 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 6, 2019 in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Jean was 95.

▰ Adolph Godawski

Died August 23, … More Information
Adolph Godawski, 82 of Illinois, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master, August 23, 2001.
Obituary published: August 24, 2001 in "Chicago T"

▰ Lorraine Claire (Klug) Godawa

Died November 08, … More Information
Lorraine Claire (Klug) Godawa, of Grayslake, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 8, 2016. Lorraine was 80.
Obituary published: November 09, 2016 in "The Daily Herald"

▰ John D Godat

Died June 13, … More Information
John D Godat, age 48 of East St Louis, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before John June 13, 2010.
Obituary published: June 14, 2010 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Ruth M Godart

Died May 14, … More Information
Ruth M Godart, born February 19, 1923 died on May 14, 2016 in Olney, Illinois. Ruth was 93.

▰ Laura A Godare

Died January 01, … More Information
Laura A Godare, born October 11, 2016 departed this life Sunday January 1, 2016 in Columbia, Illinois. Laura was 0.

▰ Laura Aleene Godare

Died October 10, … More Information
Laura Aleene Godare, born January 18, 1925 joined the Lord October 10, 2016 in East Carondelet, Illinois. Laura was 91.

▰ Laura A Godare

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Helen G Godare

Died September 14, … More Information
Helen G Godare, born January 11, 1930 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 14, 2017 in Waterloo, Illinois. Helen was 87.

▰ Donna L (Anderson) Godare

Died March 29, … More Information
Donna L (Anderson) Godare, age 85 of Illinois, born in Norway, Michigan, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 29, 2004.
Obituary published: March 30, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Cleo Corrine Godare

Died June 01, … More Information
Cleo Corrine Godare went into the presence of the Lord on June 1, 2001 in southern, Illinois.
Obituary published: June 02, 2001 in "Tucson Citizen (AZ)"

▰ Craig Godard

Died August 23, … More Information
Craig Godard, born October 6, 1943 went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2015 in Goreville, Illinois. Craig was 71. Tags: #Jane
Obituary: Craig was born on 6, 1943 and passed away on , 23, 2015. Craig was a resident of Goreville, Illinois at the time of passing. Craig was married to Jane.

▰ Victoria Ann "Vicky" Godar

Died November 15, … More Information
Victoria Ann "Vicky" Godar, age 57 of Illinois passed away November 15, 2003.
Obituary published: November 16, 2003 in "Los Angeles T (CA)"

▰ Victoria Ann "Vicky" Godar

Died November 16, … More Information
Victoria Ann "Vicky" Godar, of Illinois, passed from this life on November 16, 2003. Victoria was 57.
Obituary published: November 17, 2003 in "Los Angeles T (CA)"

▰ Thomas Dean Godar

Died July 21, … More Information
Thomas Dean Godar, of Morton, Illinois, passed from this world into the next July 21, 2015. Thomas was 59.
Obituary published: July 22, 2015 in "Journal Star"

▰ Thomas Godar

Died July 19, … More Information
Thomas Godar, born November 11, 1955 entered Heaven's gates on July 19, 2015 in El Paso, Illinois. Thomas was 59. Tags: #Kindred #Peoria #John #Shirley #Godar #Arlene #Minonk #James #Brian #Borden #Lucille #Mumaw #Linda #Spring #Richard #Mapleton #Morton #Darlene #Flanagan #Sergeant #Toast #International #Cardinals #Ruestman- #Tuhy #American #Association
Obituary: Thomas Dean Godar, 59, of Morton, passed away at 1:20 a.m., , 19, 2015 at Kindred Hospital in Peoria.

He was born 11, 1955 in Peoria to John D. and Shirley J. (McCollum) Godar. He married Arlene M. Budde on 6, 1980 in Minonk, IL. She died 12, 2011 in Peoria. He was also preceded in death by his father and brother James.

Surviving are one son, Brian (Erin) Godar of Borden, IN; two sisters, Lucille (Bill) Mumaw of St. Peters, MO and Linda Brickner of Spring Bay, IL; one brother, Richard Godar of Mapleton, IL, his mother, Shirley Godar of Morton, IL; mother-in-law, Darlene Budde of Flanagan, IL; one sister-in-law, Linda Godar of St. Charles, MO and one granddaughter on the way.

Thomas was a U.S. Marine veteran serving from of 1973 to of 1977. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.

He was a member of Toast Masters International; he enjoyed photography and video editing and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., , 22, 2015 at Ruestman-Harris in Minonk, IL. Rev. Daniel Tuhy will officiate. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home from noon til 2 p.m.. Burial will be in Minonk Township .

Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or the charity of the donor's choice. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com

▰ Ralph J Godar

Died April 27, … More Information
Ralph J Godar, 79, of Alton, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 27, 2000.
Obituary published: April 28, 2000 in "Calhoun N-H"

▰ Norma L Godar

Died August 10, … More Information
Norma L Godar left this earth on August 10, 1999 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Collinsville, Illinois.
Obituary published: August 11, 1999 in "Calhoun N-H"

▰ Michael Francis Godar

Died November 13, … More Information
Michael Francis Godar, of Nutwood, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2001. Michael was 40.
Obituary published: November 14, 2001 in "Calhoun N-H"

▰ Marie G (Schonberger) Godar

Died April 18, … More Information
Marie G (Schonberger) Godar, age 86 of Washington, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master April 18, 2018.
Obituary published: April 19, 2018 in "Journal Star"

▰ Marcella A (Mcnelly) Godar

Died December 22, … More Information
Marcella A (Mcnelly) Godar, 75, of Hardin, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 22, 2005.
Obituary published: December 23, 2005 in "Alton T"

▰ John D Godar

Died October 09, … More Information
On October 9, 2007, John D Godar, 80 of Morton, Illinois passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: October 10, 2007 in "Journal Star"
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