- Visitation
Saturday, April 1st, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Johnsonville Elementary School in Johnsonville, IL.
- Service
Saturday, April 1st, 2023
12:00 noon
Johnsonville Elementary School in Johnsonville, IL.
- Full Obituary
Ira Willison “Jr.” 89, of Johnsonville, IL. passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence.
Junior was born March 18, 1934, in Champaign County, IL. to Ira Sr. and Tillie (Wiegel) Willison. He married Ruth M. Kiger on July 18, 1956, at Cisne, IL, she preceded him in death on October 16, 2019.
Junior was still farming full-time, on his family farm. He was in the Army and proudly served his country from 1956 to 1958. He enjoyed attending and supporting all the local activities in the community. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Junior is survived by two daughters Patty (Mike) Molt and Linda (Roger) Tucker both of Fairfield, IL; one brother Kenneth Willison of Xenia, IL; six grandchildren Sarah (Michael) Xanders, Michael Molt II and (fiancé Sabria Phillips), Breanne Medler, Brooke (Matt) McCurdy, Nicholas (Ashley) Tucker, and Ashlea (Eli) Devoy: ten great grandchildren Jaylynn and Layne Tucker, Makayla and Jalissa Byrns, Kenley and Kade Devoy, Kale Gregory, Lydia Medler, Braxton Cotton, Hudson Ira McCurdy; and a special caregiver Gayla Ewing.
Preceding him in death was his parents, wife Ruth, an infant son Steve, granddaughter, Amanda Tucker, grandson-in-law Brian Cotton., one sister and three brothers.
Visitation: Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm at Johnsonville Elementary School in Johnsonville, IL.
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at 12:00 noon at Johnsonville Elementary School in Johnsonville, IL.
Burial: Will follow in Johnsonville Cemetery, Johnsonville, IL. Military honors will be provided by Anthony Wayne American Legion Post 176 and the Wayne Memorial Post 4535 VFW.
Memorials may be given to the Johnsonville Ruritan Club or Johnsonville Cemetery. Donations will be accepted the day of the service and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.
Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL
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