Josiah Thomas Koons Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Josiah Thomas Koons of Neoga, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Josiah Thomas left this world on June 1, 2025 at the age of 21, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Josiah Thomas Koons or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his great-grandparents, James, Ruby Helm, Bill Sr., Ellen Boyle, Thomas E. Koons, John A. Shuemaker, McKenzie Boyle, Jeremiah Boyle and Judy Simpson.
He is survived by: his parents, Thomas John Koons and Rachel Elizabeth Abbott (Boyle); his grandparents, William E. Boyle Jr. of Neoga, IL, Darlene Boyle of Neoga, IL, Jenean Koester of Charleston, IL, Ken Koester of Charleston, IL and Donna Abbott of Toledo, IL; his great-great-grandparent Marjori Shuemaker; his stepfather David Abbott of Jewett, IL; his siblings, Elijah J. Koons of Toledo, IL, Samantha Koons of Jewett, IL and Felicia Koons of Jewett, IL; his stepsiblings, Adam Abbott, Haley and Ashley Abbott; his cousins, Adrianna Hook, Adalyn, Adrielle, Mallory, Karsyn Boyle, Dakota and Keaton Boyle; his uncles, Adam Boyle (Brooke) and Jeremy Boyle; and also Dakota Boyle of Neoga, IL.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 7th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Schilling Funeral Home (1301 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
