ᐅ Illinois Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ John Hockery

Died June 26, … More Information
John Hockery, age 17 of Pana, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 1903.
Obituary published: June 27, 1903 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)"

▰ Russel Hockersmith

Died August 13, … More Information
On August 13, 2010, Russel Hockersmith, 78 of Homer, Illinois passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: August 14, 2010 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Lois Marie (Wessels) Hockersmith

Died May 12, … More Information
Lois Marie (Wessels) Hockersmith, age 70 of Urbana, Illinois, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home May 12, 2002.
Obituary published: May 13, 2002 in "News-Gazette"

▰ H Russel Hockersmith

Died August 14, … More Information
H Russel Hockersmith, 78, went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2010 in Homer, Illinois.
Obituary published: August 15, 2010 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Virginia W (Wilder) Hocker

Died April 02, … More Information
Virginia W (Wilder) Hocker, of Illinois, born in Lauderdale, Mississippi, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master April 2, 2010. Virginia was 86.
Obituary published: April 03, 2010 in "Pekin DT"

▰ Violet M (Tyler) Hocker

Died February 07, … More Information
Violet M (Tyler) Hocker, age 84 of Pekin, Illinois, entered eternal life February 7, 2014.
Obituary published: February 08, 2014 in "Pekin DT"

▰ Violet M (Tyler) Hocker

Died February 08, … More Information
Violet M (Tyler) Hocker, of Pekin, Illinois, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home February 8, 2014. Violet was 84.
Obituary published: February 09, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Violet M Hocker

Died February 05, … More Information
Violet M Hocker, born October 12, 1929 joined the Lord February 5, 2014 in Pekin, Illinois. Violet was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Nancy Schermerhorn Brischke, Nancy & Dick Bettler, Mark Lenaway, Debbie Curry, Terry Edele, Ray And Jackie Gilles, Sue Brown, Billy Moore, Vickie Shanklin

▰ Ruth A (Spangler) Hocker

Died October 30, … More Information
Ruth A (Spangler) Hocker, of Canton, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 30, 2006. Ruth was 90.
Obituary published: October 31, 2006 in "Journal Star"

▰ Richard L Hocker

Died March 27, … More Information
Richard L Hocker, age 61 of Alexis, Illinois, entered into eternal rest March 27, 2009.
Obituary published: March 28, 2009 in "Hawk Eye (IA)"

▰ Paula M (Camden) [Kelly] Hocker

Died October 29, … More Information
Paula M (Camden) [Kelly] Hocker, of Illinois, born in Boss, Missouri, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master October 29, 2000. Paula was 75.
Obituary published: October 30, 2000 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Opie J Hocker

Died May 29, … More Information
Opie J Hocker, born January 2, 1929 entered eternal life May 29, 2015 in El Paso, Illinois. Opie was 86. Tags: #Services #Ruestman- #Paso #Stephen #Pastor #Forrest #Ruestman #Evergreen #Opie #Hazel #Hocker #Armstrong #Catholic #Dennis #Groveland #Julie #Rochester #Linda #Throneburg #Doug #Curt #Clark #Sydney #Nathan #Bethany #Green #Schuermann #Punke #Lindsay #School #Army #Landstuhl #Germany #Hockers #Methodist #Club #Legion #Lodge #Illini #Cubs #Bears #Fergie #Heritage #Squad #Pantry #Condolences
Obituary: EL PASO- Opie J. Hocker, 86, of El Paso, died at 9:10 PM on May 29, 2015 at Heritage in El Paso surrounded by his family.

Services will be held 10:00 am on , 4, 2015 at Ruestman-Harris , El Paso. Pastor Stephen Jeffreys and Pastor Shelly Forrest will officiate. Visitation will be held on , 3 from 4-7 pm with masonic rites at 7 pm at Ruestman Harris , El Paso. Interment will be in Evergreen , El Paso with full military honors.

Opie was born in El Paso on 2, 1929, a son of the late Opie M. and Hazel A. Prag Hocker. He married H. Ann Armstrong on 14, 1956 at St. Marys Catholic Church in El Paso. She survives.

Also surviving are his sons, Dennis (Lisa) Hocker, El Paso, Dr. James (Suzie) Hocker, Groveland; daughters, Julie Punke, Rochester, Linda (Kelly Throneburg) Hocker, El Paso; his grandchildren, Doug Hocker, Curt (Kearstyn Clark) Hocker, Sydney and Nathan Hocker, Bethany (Justin) Green, Dr. Jennifer (Craig Schuermann) Punke, Lindsay Punke; 1 great-grandchild on the way.

Opie was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

Opie graduated from El Paso High School in 1948. He served as a medic in the Army where he was stationed at Landstuhl, Germany from 1951-1953. He was the owner of Hockers Dairy, El Paso until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the El Paso United Methodist Church; was a 50 year member of the El Paso Golf Club, El Paso American Legion, and El Paso Masonic Lodge #246. Opie was an avid Illini, Cubs, and Bears fan.

He was a family man and enjoyed the time he spent with Ann, his children, and grandchildren, and his favorite dogs Max and Fergie.

The family would like to extend gratitude toward the staff at Heritage for the care Opie received during his stay.

Memorials may be given to El Paso Rescue Squad, or El Paso Food Pantry.
Online Condolences may be directed to his family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com

▰ Lucille (Bragg) Hocker

Died January 17, … More Information
Lucille (Bragg) Hocker, of Metropolis, Illinois, entered into eternal rest January 17, 2006. Lucille was 88.
Obituary published: January 18, 2006 in "Paducah S (KY)"

▰ Lucille Hocker

Died January 16, … More Information
Lucille Hocker, of Metropolis, Illinois, joined the Lord January 16, 2006. Lucille was 88.
Obituary published: January 17, 2006 in "Paducah S (KY)"

▰ Lory (Sandburg) [Blackwell] Hocker

Died July 15, … More Information
Lory (Sandburg) [Blackwell] Hocker, age 69 of Peoria, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on July 15, 2014.
Obituary published: July 16, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Lory (Sandburg) [Blackwell] Hocker

Died July 14, … More Information
Lory (Sandburg) [Blackwell] Hocker, of Peoria, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she July 14, 2014. Lory was 69.
Obituary published: July 15, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Judith A (Jacobson) Hocker

Died September 07, … More Information
Judith A (Jacobson) Hocker, age 67 of Geneva, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 7, 2006.
Obituary published: September 08, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Harry W "Bill" Hocker

Died January 04, … More Information
Harry W "Bill" Hocker, 61, of Silvis, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 4, 2002.
Obituary published: January 05, 2002 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Harry W "Bill" Hocker

Died January 04, … More Information
Harry W "Bill" Hocker died unexpectedly on January 4, 2002 at the age of 61 in Silvis, Illinois.
Obituary published: January 05, 2002 in "Kewanee S-C (IL)"

▰ Gordon Jeremiah Hocker

Died December 02, … More Information
Gordon Jeremiah Hocker, of Pekin, Illinois, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master December 2, 2017. Gordon was 87.
Obituary published: December 03, 2017 in "Journal Star"

▰ Gordon J Hocker

Died November 30, … More Information
Gordon J Hocker, born July 29, 1930 died on November 30, 2017 in Pekin, Illinois. Gordon was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Barb Nichols, Chris Patterson, Roger Hocker, Rachel Back-robbins, Jill Potts, Kelly Broomfield, Nick Vespa, Cindy Brandt, Todd Higham, Dean And Susan Thorne, Richard/nancy Wherry, Jim Burdette, Jeri Brown, Duane Gray, Kimberly Galetti, Lisa Defoer, Bobbi Prather, Chris Hightower, Michelle Mullen

▰ George O Hocker

Died July 21, … More Information
George O Hocker, age 89 of Illinois, born in Indiana, passed from this world into the next July 21, 2009.
Obituary published: July 22, 2009 in "Journal Star"

▰ Eldon H Hocker

Died October 24, … More Information
Eldon H Hocker, age 87 of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully October 24, 2001.
Obituary published: October 25, 2001 in "Dubuque T-H (IA)"

▰ Edna M Hocker

Died March 08, … More Information
Edna M Hocker, born December 21, 1930 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 8, 2021 in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Edna was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Pete Hocker, Lichelle Leonard, Bonnie Ferrso, Mike Hocker, Carol Siegler, Pat Pepper, Steve Hocker

▰ Donald E Hocker

Died November 08, … More Information
Donald E Hocker, 87, of Quincy, Illinois departed this life November 8, 2001.
Obituary published: November 09, 2001 in "Journal Star"

▰ Dennis L Hocker

Died March 26, … More Information
Dennis L Hocker, born February 21, 1951 entered eternal life March 26, 2017 in New Lenox, Illinois. Dennis was 66. Tags: #Hope #Andrea #Spray #Christopher #Hocker #Lexi #Olivia #Elaina #Mitchell #Owen #Adam #William #Theo #First #Church #Joliet #Elder #Chicago #Kurtz #Chapel #Road #Lenox #Brown #Elwood #Histiocytosis #North #Pitman
Obituary: DENNIS L. HOCKER

Age 66, longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly , 26th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Dennis is survived by his loving family, wife, Hope Hocker (Frana), children, Andrea (Bill) Spray, Christopher (Ruth) Hocker, grandchildren, Lexi Spray, Olivia Spray, Elaina Spray, Mitchell Hocker, Owen Hocker and Adam Hocker.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, William & Theo Hocker (Masters). Dennis was a member of First Christian Church in Joliet where he served as an Elder. He was an enthusiastic Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears fan. Dennis was an avid camper and fisherman who greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on , 1st, 2017 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 2:00 PM. Interment, Brown , Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Histiocytosis Association, 322 North Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071 or www.histio.org would be greatly appreciated. For information www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200.

▰ David F Hocker

Died October 01, … More Information
David F Hocker, of Farmer City, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home October 1, 2003. David was 55.
Obituary published: October 02, 2003 in "News-Gazette"

▰ C Larry Hocker

Died July 10, … More Information
C Larry Hocker, of Macomb, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on July 10, 2002. HOCKER was 74.
Obituary published: July 11, 2002 in "Journal Star"

▰ Bernard V Hocker

Died February 19, … More Information
Bernard V Hocker passed away peacefully February 19, 2007, at his home in Macomb, Illinois. He was 91.
Obituary published: February 20, 2007 in "Journal Star"

▰ Bernard V Hocker

Died February 18, … More Information
Bernard V Hocker, age 91 of Macomb, Illinois, passed from this life on February 18, 2007.
Obituary published: February 19, 2007 in "State J-R"

▰ Delores M "Dee Ward" (Burech) Hockenson

Died July 26, … More Information
Delores M "Dee Ward" (Burech) Hockenson, age 66 of Illinois, born in Washington, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 26, 1997.
Obituary published: July 27, 1997 in "Sacramento Bee (CA)"

▰ Robert L Hockensmith

Died October 15, … More Information
Robert L Hockensmith, of Illinois, born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, entered into eternal rest October 15, 2004. Robert was 82.
Obituary published: October 16, 2004 in "State J-R"

▰ Robert L Hockensmith

Died October 15, … More Information
Robert L Hockensmith, age 82 of Decatur, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Robert October 15, 2004.
Obituary published: October 16, 2004 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Harold Rains Hockensmith, Jr

Died August 25, … More Information
Harold Rains Hockensmith, Jr went into the presence of the Lord on August 25, 2016 in Schaumburg, Illinois.

▰ Harold Rains Jr Hockensmit

Died August 26, … More Information
Harold Rains Jr Hockensmit, age 84 of Schaumburg, Illinois, departed this life Sunday August 26, 2016.
Obituary published: August 27, 2016 in "The Daily Herald"

▰ Virginia A (Fehr) Hockenbury

Died September 10, … More Information
Virginia A (Fehr) Hockenbury, of Metamora, Illinois, died on September 10, 2006. Virginia was 91.
Obituary published: September 11, 2006 in "Journal Star"

▰ Patsy J (Harlan) Hockenbury

Died January 24, … More Information
Patsy J (Harlan) Hockenbury, age 78 of Wyoming, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior January 24, 2021.
Obituary published: January 25, 2021 in "Journal Star"

▰ Margo Faye Hockenbury

Died December 19, … More Information
Margo Faye Hockenbury, born August 6, 1948 entered Heaven's gates on December 19, 2015 in East Peoria, Illinois. Margo was 67.

▰ Linden J Hockenbury, Sr

Died November 28, … More Information
Linden J Hockenbury, Sr , born June 14, 1948 entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 28, 2014 in Washington, Illinois. Linden was 66.

▰ David L Hockenbury

Died December 01, … More Information
On December 1, 2009, David L Hockenbury, 62 of Peoria, Illinois passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: December 02, 2009 in "Journal Star"

▰ Carol Jean (Trombatore) Hockenbury

Died January 28, … More Information
Carol Jean (Trombatore) Hockenbury, age 76 of Illinois, born in San Jose, California, departed this life Sunday January 28, 2020.
Obituary published: January 29, 2020 in "Journal Star"

▰ Betty L (Moulton) Hockenbury

Died August 14, … More Information
Betty L (Moulton) Hockenbury, of Peoria Heights, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she August 14, 2014. Betty was 85.
Obituary published: August 15, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Betty L (Moulton) Hockenbury

Died August 13, … More Information
Betty L (Moulton) Hockenbury, age 85 of Peoria Heights, Illinois, gained her wings on August 13, 2014.
Obituary published: August 14, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Julie A Hockenberry

Died May 08, … More Information
Julie A Hockenberry, born November 2, 1955 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master May 8, 2016 in Ottawa, Illinois. Julie was 60.

▰ Jason E "Jay" Hockenberry

Died April 16, … More Information
Jason E "Jay" Hockenberry, age 75 of Illinois, born in Newville, Pennsylvania, departed this life Sunday April 16, 2003.
Obituary published: April 17, 2003 in "Sentinel (PA)"

▰ James Hockenberry

Died September 10, … More Information
James Hockenberry, born November 24, 1945 passed from this life on September 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Illinois. James was 71.

▰ Chester B "Bill" Hockenberry

Died July 06, … More Information
Chester B "Bill" Hockenberry, of Rock Island, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 6, 1998. Chester was 71.
Obituary published: July 07, 1998 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Carol Hockenberry

Died July 09, … More Information
Carol Hockenberry, of Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Carol July 9, 2003. Carol was 49.
Obituary published: July 10, 2003 in "Belleville N-D"

▰ Betty (Leonard) Hockenberry

Died October 28, … More Information
Betty (Leonard) Hockenberry, of Ottawa, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on October 28, 2002. Betty was 77.
Obituary published: October 29, 2002 in "OttawaDT"

▰ Robert W Sr Hockemeyer

Died December 03, … More Information
Robert W Sr Hockemeyer, of Illinois, born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed from this life on December 3, 2004. Robert was 59.
Obituary published: December 04, 2004 in "Northwest Herald"
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