Daryle L. Stonier Obituary (1933 - 2024)

METAMORA- Daryle L. Stonier, 90, of Metamora passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Monday, June 3, 2024. Cremation has been accorded and a memorial visitation will be held on Monday, June 10th from 4:30 - 7:00 at Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home in Toluca. A celebration service will be held on Saturday, June 22nd at 10:00 at Pattonsburg Christian Church, 79 N Pattonsburg Rd, Toluca, with inurnment and Navy Honors to follow at Bell Plain Baptist Cemetery in Pattonsburg. Daryle was born at home in Pattonsburg on October 17, 1933, a son to Floyd and Velma Crawford Stonier. He married Betty Zilm in LaRose on December 27, 1953. She survives. Also surviving are his children, Andrew (Barbara) Stonier, Washington, David Stonier, Toluca, Nancy (Mark) Batty, Bloomington; 2 granddaughters, Emily Stonier, Chicago, Chelsea (Derek) Dauenbaugh, Blooomington; 2 great- grandchildren, Braxton and Baylor; and 1 on the way. Also, a very special sister-in-law and friend, Jean Nixon. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers; Leonard and Dean Stonier. Daryle proudly served in the United States Navy and was a Korean war veteran. He was a member of the 2014 Peoria Honor Flight. He was a staple at The Pattonsburg Christian Church where he was a past Elder, taught Sunday School, served as choir director and was very involved with all aspects of the church. He was a farmer his whole life. He was past vice-chairman of the board of directors for Growmark, past president of the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau and was also past commander of the Washburn American Legion Post 661. Daryle never knew a stranger and was always quick with a joke or story in any occasion. He was a good and faithful man who would do anything for anyone. Memorials may be given to the Snyder Village Resident in Need Fund. Online condolences and memories may be sent to his family at http://www.calvertmemorial.com. ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.’ 2 Timothy 4:7