Bill Arthur Forney's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2023 in Jacksonville, Illinois

Bill Arthur Forney

March 4, 1945 - August 11, 2023 (78 years old)

Jacksonville, Illinois

Bill Arthur Forney's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2023 in Jacksonville, Illinois

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Airsman-Hires Funeral Home

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Bill Arthur Forney

March 4, 1945 - August 11, 2023 (78 years old)

Jacksonville, Illinois

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Bill Arthur Forney Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bill Arthur Forney of Jacksonville, Illinois, born in Spring Valley, Illinois, who passed away on August 11, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bill Arthur Forney to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Margaret Forney Kapraun and Billy R. Forney; his sisters, Betty Layne and Irene; and his parents-in-law, Winifred and Frank Dornik.

He is survived by : his wife Joan; his children, Michael Forney (Angelique) of Champaign and Deborah Lloyd (Michael) of Lorton, Virginia; his grandsons, Colin Forney (S. Air Force), Michael Lloyd of Lorton and Alexander Forney of Champaign; and his siblings-in-law, Elaine Hubbell (Frank) of Myrtle Beach and John Dornik (Pam) of Oglesby, Illinois. He is also survived by 8 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Blind Children's Foundation of Illinois and the Illinois Foundation for Deaf Children.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Airsman-Hires Funeral Home



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August 21, 2023

Jane Lloyd Koch wrote a sympathy message

“Joan I was saddened to hear of Bill’s passing Still so young and such a nice man Be strong in your faith Jane Lloyd Koch”


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453 E State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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