Gerald Ray Theobald Obituary
The passing of Gerald Ray Theobald of Buffalo, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 6, 2025 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Ray Theobald to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ray Theobald and Myrabel Theobald (Bivin) of Franklin, TN. He is survived by: his wife Marilyn Joan Stillens of Buffalo; his daughters, Joella VanOosterhout (Christopher) of Whitehall, MI, Jill Tompkins (Jason) of Mahomet, IL, Gayle Jennings (Aaron) of Buffalo, IL and Joy Meachum (Will) of Henry, IL; his siblings, Janis Brown of Nolensville, TN and James Theobald of Longmont, CO; and his grandchildren, Mitch, Riley (Kirsten), Simeon, Alexander, Samuel VanOosterhout, Elise, Elena Tompkins, Cassidy, Elliott Jennings, Benjamin and Hayden Meachum. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church (7862 Buffalo Hart Rd, Williamsville, IL 62693).
Memorials may be made to the Tri-City Food Pantry 305 S Church St, Mechanicsburg, IL 62545 or to the Illinois FarmHouse Alumni Association - Gary Luth 1450 N County Rd 2680 E Allerton, IL 61810 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gerald "Jerry" Ray Theobald, please visit our.