Jill Buckley, 59 of Mt Zion, IL diedTuesday, January 24, 2012 at 9:00 A.M.in her home surrounded by her loving family, after a valiant battle with cancer.
A celebration of Jill’s life will be held at11:00 A.M.Saturday, January 28, 2012in the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church with Pastor Joel Stevenor officiating. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home Mt. Zion is assisting the family with services. The family suggests casual attire for her service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the: “Buckley’s Educational Fund.”
Jill was born June 01, 1952 in Macon County,IL the daughter of Dick and Donna Wheeler; she was an avid Illini and Bears fan, loved gardening, antiquing and sharing great times with her family and many friends.
After graduating from Mt. Zion High School, Jill worked as an executive secretary for Illinois Power and was self-employed as an interior decorator. Jill married Mike BuckleyApril 10, 1977.
Surviving is her husband: Mike of Mt. Zion, her daughter: Sara Hoban (Patrick) of Mt. Zion; three beloved grandchildren: Savanna and Lorelai Hoban and Carlie Buckley; sisters: Lynne Mormino (Gary) of St. Petersburg, Florida and Joda Rade (Jim) of Mt. Zion; and brother John (Sandy) of Mt. Zion; and sister-in-law Patty Fombelle (David) of Anna, IL as well as many adored nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jill was preceded in death by her son Aaron and her parents.
The family is most grateful to Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois and the Harbor Lights Hospice Team.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Latest Condolences
| Jason & Kendra Taylor |
Prayers for your family |
January 27, 2012 |
Mike & Sara,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Jill was such a sweet and wonderful person.
She will be missed.
May God surround and comfort you during this difficult time.
| Christine Patch |
Your in my thoughts! |
January 27, 2012 |
Mike,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. I will be thinking of you through this hard time.
Christine Patch - Country Financial
| Dick and Lou |
Friends |
January 27, 2012 |
We are keeping all of you in our prayers and hearts. May you feel God's arms of love as he surrounds all of you during this sad time. Love, Dick and Lou
| Jewell Cearlock Young |
Prayers for the Buckley and Wheeler Families |
January 27, 2012 |
I am so saddened to hear of Jills passing. Although, we have not seen each other since high school, I have recently been in touch with her through facebook. Even with her illness, she had encouraging words for my illness as well. She was always such a sweet tempered person and I am sure she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God Bless and keep you strong.
| Sandee Beaman |
My heart goes out to you all |
January 26, 2012 |
The Wheeler family is something else! I am a friend of Lynn's, but have met Jill in the past, and the family's joy is just contagious! You smile just thinking about them--and I am hoping each of you will be able to choose your own favorite and best memory of Jill and lock it in place in your heart so when you recall this memory, it will always make you smile. This will help replace some of the sadder memories of Jill being so ill. Jill fought so hard and valiantly, and it saddens me to learn she died. I am also sad there are not more cures for cancer as we have many friends and family fighting for their lives as well. My heart goes out to all of you in this great loss. Jill will be deeply missed. Please let your wonderful memories sustain you. Love, Sandee
