By Jim Meridith
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  • 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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8 Condolences
 
  1. Randall Bayles / March 29, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    so sorry for the loss for all family and freinds

    the bayles family
    tom nancy and randy

  2. Carl and Brenda Bandy / March 30, 2023 at 9:12 am

    We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Jr.’s passing. He was always so friendly, and never forgot a thing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of hugs and love. ❤️

  3. Judy (Simpson)Holroyd / March 30, 2023 at 10:25 am

    So sorry to hear this. Jr was a great man . I will miss our talks. I would see him at the cemetery when I was visiting my family graves. He was always checking on it. doing things there.

  4. georgia martin spivey / March 31, 2023 at 8:28 am

    Junior was always smiling, happy, and jolly ! He and Ruth were wonderful neighbors to our family ! (George and Ladonna Martin , John and Georgia) He will be missed as a fine human to the Johnsonville community !

  5. walt Lloyd Townsend / March 31, 2023 at 8:37 am

    So sorry to loose Jr—a real asset to the community–always helpful and caring—and with a good sense of humor. We will very much miss him.

  6. John and Darlene Hosselton / March 31, 2023 at 10:11 am

    So sorry for your loss. We just talked to him about three weeks ago and was shocked to hear this. Junior was always a kind and gentle person. He was a great help for the cemetery, and we were honored to work with him. He will be missed.

  7. Donna McGrew Gansauer / March 31, 2023 at 9:38 pm

    I’ve been thinking about all of the good times that we had at your house during my childhood – Jr. and Ruth were just about it, and so sweet. From Ruth making animal pancakes, always having butterscotch candy, you girls having a magic 8 ball, our moms just a cackling over something funny, your mom trick or tricking at our house, and the list could just go on. And Jr. always being so sweet. So sorry for your family’s loss – hugs, thoughts and prayers.

  8. Norbert Gilmore / April 3, 2023 at 11:38 pm

    Patty and Linda, So sorry for your loss. I remember all the good contributions that your father made in the community. Rest in peace.

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