Obituaries

Stockton

Patricia Ann Oats Noller, 70

Patricia Ann Oats Noller, age 70, of Stockton, IL passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at home. She was born in Lancaster, WI on August 30, 1953 to the late Clifford and Jeanette (Edwards) Oates. She married John “Jack” Cahill and together they had two sons. She later married Tom Noller on November 1, 2004.

Pat was a 1972 graduate of Stockton High School. She drove truck for 15 years then went on to attend Nursing School. She had worked as a LPN for many long term care centers. Pat enjoyed riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle and UTV’s, knitting, sewing and weaving. She loved her farm animals and dogs. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Pat is survived by her husband, Tom Noller; her son, Shane (Jessica) Cahill; her daughter-in-law, Emma (Ian Klemm) Cahill; her step children, Cindy (Bob Schwabe) Hoeksema and Scott (Karla) Noller; her grandchildren, Michelle, Amber, Sam, Tim, Cody, Evelyn, Alyssa, Kyle, Jackson and Olivia; her 4 great grandchildren; her sisters, Susan Moore and Claire Oates; her brother, Danny Oates; and her step brother Dennis Habel. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Jack Cahill; her son, Shiloh; and her grandson, Paul.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at http://www.hermannfuneralhome.com.

Lena

Wendy Lynn Williams, 55

Wendy Lynn Williams, age 55, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. She was born on June 18, 1968 to Gordon and Connie (Schneider) Williams. Wendy was a 1986 Pearl City High School graduate where she was Captain of the Pom Pom Squad and played many sports. After graduating from Rockford Business School, she worked at several State Farm Claims Offices for many years. Later, she started her own business “Blown Away Art and Framing Destination”. She recently worked at Juniors Place where she continued to add to her circle of friends.

She married William Dameier in 1998 and together they had three beautiful children. She was a stay-at-home Mom, supporting her children as they grew up throughout the years. She enjoyed roller skating, was a Bullshooter National Dart Champion, loved going for rides on her motorcycle, tending to her gardens, loved to sing, dance, bake and cook.

She is survived by her three children Hewitt Allen Dameier, Darren Wayne Dameier and Tess Alivia Dameier, Mother Connie Williams, sister: Sherri Ginger (Bobby Mounts) and her children Jacob (Jaymie) Howald, Michaela Howald, Gabriel Ginger, Owen Ginger, Brother Jayson (Kimberly) Williams and their children Ella, Olivia, Sawyer, Blake and Tate Williams. Aunts Vickie Lierman and Julie (Dwight) Pickard and their children Andrew (Josephine) Pickard, Ethan (Maddie) Pickard, Katelyn Pickard, and close friends Vickie Faleo, Diane Lentz, Laurie Stoll, Monica Faist, Tammy Stich, and Duane Bessert, along with her spoiled and beloved dog Eve.

A Funeral Mass was held at 10:00 am on Monday, November 20, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lena. Cremation rites to be accorded. Burial will take place at a later date at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Lena.

A memorial has been established in her memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.leamonfh.com

Timothy James Costello, 55

Timothy James Costello, 55, passed away on November 3, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1968, to James and Waynette (Holland) Costello. Tim received his Associate’s Degree from Highland Community College and his Bachelor's Degree from Siena Heights University in Michigan.

He lived in Little Rock, Arkansas the past 12 years. He served as a Deacon at the Little Rock Compassion Center and worked at the thrift store for many years. Tim was most recently employed at the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. He was loved by all who knew him. He was a hard worker. He enjoyed being in nature and climbing Pinnacle Mountain. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and coworkers.

Tim is survived by his siblings John (Anita) Costello, Gary (Julia) Costello, Cynthia (John) Beasley, and Kathy (Blaine) Streckwald. Nieces Sara Costello Patta, Jennifer (Josh Soto) Bookman, nephew Kyle Bookman, great niece Emma Segalla, and great nephew Easton Soto. He is also survived by Uncle Haldean Holland, Aunt MaeLinda Bolen, and many cousins. Tim was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Patrick Costello.

The Family wishes to thank the Little Rock Compassion Center, the Morgan Nick Foundation, the Arkansas Alliance of Bloodhound Search Specialists, and the Oklahoma Quapaw Tribe Nation K9 Search Team for their compassionate assistance. The family asks that memorial donations be given to the above-listed organizations in memory of Tim.

Visitation was held from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena. A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m. following the visitation. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.leamonfh.com