Billie Jo Eakin Obituary (1938

ROCHESTER - Billie Jo Eakin, 86, of Rochester, IL.,(formerly of Mt. Pulaski and Lincoln), passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Billie Jo was born on August 21, 1938 in Mt. Pulaski, IL., the daughter of Wilford and Mildred (Millard) Logan. She is survived by her two daughters, Shawn (Bill) Shanholtzer and Lynn Lynch; grandchildren, Ashley Kram, Justin Shanholtzer, Joshua Lynch, Kelcey Lynch, and Raven McGowan; 8 great grandchildren; her brother, Leroy (Linda) Logan; and her sister, Barbara Logan. Billie Jo is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Richard Logan, and sister, Rosemary Barringer. Billie Jo worked at Pierce Glass and Bottle Factory in Lincoln for 30 plus years before retiring. She enjoyed traveling, visiting lighthouses, and going to the beach. Most of all, Billie Jo enjoyed spending time with her family (especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and “grand-dogs”). Graveside Services for Billie Jo will take place at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Mt. Pulaski Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her memory to the American Lung Association. Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski has been entrusted with arrangements.