Forrest E. VanOrman Obituary
The memory of Forrest E. VanOrman of Manito, Illinois, who passed away on August 20, 2025 at the age of 98, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Forrest E. VanOrman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ford VanOrman and Goldia VanOrman (Hovey); his wife Marilyn Smith Thompson; his sons, David Marc and Richard Neal; his granddaughter Jessica; his stepsons, Mark and Steve Thompson; and his siblings, Helen Montgomery, Wilbur VanOrman, Vera Cloyd and Raymond VanOrman.
He is survived by: his daughter-in-law Sarah; his grandchildren, Cydil Waggoner (Nathan) of Vlashaj, Jenny Shaw (Seth) of Bridgewater Corners, VT, Hannah, Peoria and Justin VanOrman of Forest City; his great grandchildren, Elisona, Reni Waggoner, Tua and Pippa Shaw; his stepgrandchildren, Jeff Thompson (Tracy) of Manito and Stacy Lawrence (Jeff); and his great grandchild Sophia of Jacksonville, FL..
Memorial contributions may be made to Forest City Community Church.
