Mary Louise Bilyeu Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Louise Bilyeu (Chatham, Illinois), who passed away on June 13, 2025 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Harney and Ollie Harney (Flowers); her husband Earl Herman Bilyeu; her sons, Terry and Craig Bilyeu; and her siblings, Eddie, Gene, Marie Harney, Dorothy Cloyd and Anna Mae Bilyeu.

She is survived by: her children, Bruce (Leta), Kevin (Mary), Rodney Bilyeu (Aida), Lisa Hill of Curran, Pamela Eberhardt of Springfield and Melissa Bilyeu of Springfield; and her siblings, Bill (Irene), John (Judy), Jim (Linda) and Linda Harney. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; one great-grandson on the way; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.