Donald Joe Willis Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Donald Joe Willis of Chillicothe, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 11, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Joe Willis to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Fern and Roena Marjorie Willis (Daniels); his siblings, Ronald Ray and Debra Kay Willis; and his daughter-in-law Jacque Willis.
He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Ann Ricconi; his children, Joseph Daniel Willis, Sr. (Kris), Shari Lea Schmit (Tom), Donald James Thomas Willis (Kristy) and LouAnn "Lovey" Willis Harms (Scott); his grandchildren, Joseph Willis, Jr. (Sarah), Jacob Willis (Holly) of Jalynn, Drew Elwell, Aaron Elwell, Shalea "Shajay" Welty (Mark), Megan "Mo" Otto, Erika Finch (Greg), Tyler Schmit (Alyssa), Denver Willis, Nichole Willis, Katie Benson (Donovan), Drew "Andy" Harms (Izzy) of Ethan, Cody Harms (Grace) and Aly Wagner (Kirby); and his great grandchildren, Jace, Maddie, Zoey, Payton, Kaiden, Finn, Tanner, Noah, Alena, Isla, Mary Eleanor, Esme, Charles, Jackson, Peyton and Nora.
Memorials in Don's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, the American Cancer Society, or the church.
