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Timothy Davlin Obituary
Timothy J. Davlin
SPRINGFIELD - Timothy J. Davlin, Mayor of Springfield died Tuesday Morning, December 14, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 27, 1957 in Springfield, Illinois to Robert E. and Norene O'Brien Davlin. He married Nancy L. Conway in 1977 and they had four children. He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his mother; four children, Tara L. Davlin of Springfield, Shalaigh M. Davlin (Christopher Koehl) of Hainesville, Illinois, Mallory C. Davlin (fiancé Dylan Simonds) of Springfield, and Ryan (Jenna) Davlin of Springfield; four grandchildren, Connor Davlin, Cole Davlin, Chloe Davlin and Colin Koehl; three sisters CarolAnn (Gerald) Walton, Kathleen Davlin and Maureen Davlin all of Springfield; 3 brothers Michael (Carol) Davlin of Fraser, Colorado, Patrick (Rae Marie) Davlin and Kevin J. Davlin both of Springfield, several aunts and uncles and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tim graduated from Blessed Sacrament Grade School and from Griffin High School in 1975. He received his Associate of Arts Degree from Springfield College in Illinois. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield and served as Mayor of Springfield from 2003 until present. Tim was an avid Cubs fan who also enjoyed walleye fishing in Canada. He will always be known for his sense of humor and his love of family.
Visitation: 2-7 pm, Friday, December 17, 2010 at Blessed Sacrament Church
Funeral Mass: 10 am, Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Blessed Sacrament Church with The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Timothy J. Davlin Grandchildren Scholarship Fund c/o Heartland Credit Union or Blessed Sacrament Church Building Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Davlin
Tom Beeve
December 10, 2020
My friend and classmate. You are missed. May Peace be with you!
Sally Peterson
January 15, 2011
Always the life of the party GHS/SHA years. Will miss your warm and gracious personality forever. Look forward to seeing to see you in Heaven. All the best, with love.
January 11, 2011
TO THE DAVLIN FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS. TIM WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. HE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN EVERYONES LIFE. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. STELLA, CHRISTINA, RICHARD, KARL, SUSAN AND THE STAAB FAMILY
Teresa Gregoire
January 3, 2011
To the Davlin family,
Death is nothing at all
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well, Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.
We shall see Tim's smiling Irish eyes again, just around the corner. Until then, we will all miss him.
My heartfelt sympathy -
Marcia Kolinski Bain
December 30, 2010
To Norene and the Davlin family,
On behalf of the Kolinski family (George & Elaine and my siblings Diane, Mark, and Karen) we wish all of you our heartfelt sympathy. We share many fond memories of Blessed Sacrament parish and school where Tim and I were classmates. It's apparent his contagious good nature and goodwill live on in all the hearts he touched.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Tracy Beck
December 29, 2010
To the Davlin family,
Meeting Tim at the State Fair a couple of years ago, it was clear that he still had that same infectious smile that he had as a young boy. And, he still remembered his classmates from 40 years ago. I have such great memories of those days at Blessed Sacrament. Little did we know back then that our classmate would one day grow up to lead and to serve the city of Springfield.
May the many thoughts and prayers of those who have been impacted by Tim’s zeal for life bring you comfort.
God’s abundant Grace and Peace be with you!
December 27, 2010
On behalf of the Executive Board and the General Membership of AFSCME Local 2224, I would like to extend our personal sympathies to all the members of the Davlin family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed Gerson
AFSCME Local 2224 Recording Secretary
Deborah Nevill-Warren
December 24, 2010
Dear Pat and all of the Davlin Family:
We are so sorry for you loss. I too know the pain of losing my brother, Mick Nevill (a former city police officer). Tim was such a nice guy. He was always smiling. He will not be forgotten by his friends or the people of Springfield. God bless all of you at this sorrowful time and with your healing.
The family of Mick and Doug Nevill
Dana Lehmann
December 23, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Davlin family. Mayor Davlin you will be missed by many. Rest in peace.
Proud residents of
December 23, 2010
To Mrs. Davlin and family,
Please accept the city's heartfelt condolences. We have holes in our hearts over this devastating loss, but it is nothing compared to your grief. Praise God for the time we had such a wonderful leader as Mayor Davlin.
Pam Kolis
December 23, 2010
I haven't seen Tim since my high school days, I am saddened by the news of his passing. His smile was infectious, and he truly could light up a room. My prayers are with you all.
Paula Ketchum
December 22, 2010
Tim always had humor and kind words. My sympathy goes out to all of his family members. He will always be remembered.
The Wagners
December 21, 2010
Mayor Davlin was a kind and gentle soul, our heartfelt sympathies are extended to his family.
Karen Lambert
December 21, 2010
I am so very sorry for the loss of Tim. He and I were friends for some 15 years. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Anonymous
December 21, 2010
Don't cry because it ended, smile because it happened." That big smile, blue eyes and enthusiasm will be missed.
Jimmy Bonefeste
December 21, 2010
Norene, Kevin and all of the family members of Tim Davlin. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. Tim was just one of those kinda guys that after you met him you couldn`t forget him. He was out going , personable and if he knew you he had a knack of remembering your name or a place where he had met you. Tim had a smile that wouldn`t quit and everyone that had contact with him will always remember that about him. He was always helping people when he could and when he couldn`t it disapointed him. Although he left us way to soon , he did soo much in the 53 years he was on this earth. He will be missed by his family and the many many friends that he had. Stories and memories of him will last forever ! RIP Tim
Jennifer Meister
December 20, 2010
My sympathy goes out to the Davlin family. I wish I would have had the chance to get to know Tim better, but the times I was with him, will always be treasured! He was a wonderful man and will always be remembered. I won't ever forget his wonderful smile. God must have needed a special angel in Heaven for him to take Tim so soon. May God give all of you strength and peace.
Dana Dirks
December 20, 2010
i was saddened at the news of dear mayor davlin's leaving this place for a better one so soon. my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Marcure family
December 20, 2010
Davlin Family,
Very sorry for your loss. Tim was a nice & wonderful man. Had a great smile. He was good with people. He was the only mayor that I ever met. He took time with the people. He will be missed tremendously. Anyone that follows in his footsteps as mayor will have big shoes to fill.
Ginny Wilber
December 20, 2010
My sincere sympathy goes out to the Davlin family. I had the pleasure to meet this most wonderful family in 2000, when I took a trip to Irleland with my daughter and close friend. I immediately was taken with this warm,loving man. through the years we have met again at different functions, and he still was that warm loving man I first meet. It is beyond belief that this wonderful light has gone out. Not only will he be missed by family and close friends, but the entire community of Springfield will never see another Mayor who cared as much for this Capital City as Tim did. God Bless his family. The heavens gained another star. For I will never forget the light that shone in Tim's eyes.
judy ladley-brown
December 20, 2010
Dear Mrs. Davlin, Kevin and the Davlin family:
Be strong, hold fast to your faith in God. May the peace of God which passes all understanding sustain you.
Josh Weger
December 20, 2010
I was proud to know Tim and work on his election campaigns. He was a great person and I will miss him.
Carla Davis
December 20, 2010
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Carla Davis
December 20, 2010
I did not know Tim personally but would like to send my sincere condolences to his family members and to all of his close friends. YOU indeed will miss Tim's smile, and his presence the most but the entire City of Springfield and surrounding cities in our State dolefully grieve over the loss of a truly great man who always showed perseverance in all his endeavors. We as a whole will never fully understand the reality of Tim’s demise but with hope I pray that none of us will ever forget him…a person of enormous optimism and grace.
May God bless you Tim!
Amen.
Kevin
December 20, 2010
I was absolutely stunned and heartbroken over hearing about the Mayor's passing. I wanted to bawl, and I've only met the man once. My heart leaps out to the family. Gosh, it is painfully obvious that Tim was SO very loved. I say "Tim" because that is so apparent about who he was...as great a mayor and ambassador for the city that he was...he's still Tim, and I offer that as a deep compliment. He obviously had a gift of helping others feel better about themselves and that they were SOMEBODY. I mean, when you think about it...is there any higher gift you can give than that?
God bless you, Tim. God bless you, Davlin family. God bless you, close friends. We don't always know what's going on in the heart of the person next to us...the person we work with...the person we pass on the street...the person waiting for food at The Breadline...the car we want to shake a fist at for cutting us off in traffic...
Let's make sure that we are all more in tune, and more sensitive, to that...especially those closest to us. "How you doin'?" should be more than just a generic greeting. There should be listening eyes and an open heart behind that question.
Tara, I will take your advice. Thank you. And I hope all of Springfield and those who are aware of the news will do so as well.
NORENE...YOUR SON WAS LOVED!
December 20, 2010
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Mayor Davlin at this very sad time.
Mr. Davlin...may you rest in peace, at last..
A life-long Springfield resident
Barb & Jack Clifford
December 20, 2010
Our sincere sympathy to the Davlin family. Tim was a wonderful man we will always remember his kind, loving personality and that smile that could light up a room. To have know him a little was a delight to everyone but to have known him well was and absolute treasure and now his loss is beyond belief. We will always have a special place for him in our hearts we loved him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family may you always remember the fond memories and the good times. We will never forget such a wonderful fun loving man who loved people and life. Love You Tim!!
Jacqueline Hale
December 20, 2010
My family and I have the Davlin family in our prayers.!
December 20, 2010
Dearest Davlin Family, I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to all of you. I remember all of you from our times at Toddle Town and what a loving, remarkable family you are. I know that your closeness and love will help each other through this very difficult time. I pray you find Christ's peace and comfort to heal your hearts. Tim was an extraordinary person and always made me laugh when we saw each other at different events. All of you and Tim will be in my thoughts and prayers each and every day. Peace and love to you all.
Mary Beth Meister-Myers, Chatham,IL
JANET WESTBROOK
December 20, 2010
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE DAVLIN FAMILY. I HAD THE PRIVILEDGE OF WORKING WITH TIM AS A PAGE FOR THE ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN 1976. I KNEW THEN HE WAS GOING TO BE "SOMEONE" IN POLTICS. HE WILL BE MISSED. NANCY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN!
Freddie and Cathy West
December 20, 2010
To the entire Davlin family:
Our heartfelt condolences to a family that is experiencing a great loss at this time. We offer you our prayers and find peace with what has happened. RIP Mayor Davlin
December 20, 2010
I will have alot of fond memories of Mayor Tim Davlin. You will be deeply missed....My prayers and thoughts go out to your family. Mindy Leasck-Kline Petersburg, Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD RESIDENT
December 19, 2010
GOD NEVER PUTS ANYMORE ON US THAN WE CAN BARE, AND DURING THIS TIME YOU MUST LEAN ON AND TRUST IN THE LORD. HOLD ON TO HIS UNCHANGING HAND, AND FIND REST IN HIS ARMS...HE WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH AND PEACE THAT YOU NEED DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT, BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING. IM PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY, BECAUSE IT IS THROUGH GOD WHERE YOUR TRUE HEALING AND PEACE WILL COME FROM. I NEVER MET MAYOR DAVLIN, BUT I PRAY & INTERCEED FOR OUR GOVERNING OFFICIALS IN SPRINGFIELD. NO MATTER WHAT POSITION YOU HOLD IN LIFE, GOD IS OUR SOURCE OF LIFE & OUR BEING, AND WE NEED HIM IN EVERYTHING & THROUGH EVERY SITUATION. PLEASE STAY ENCOURAGED, AND CONNECTED TO THE LORD...GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Margaret Vaughn
December 19, 2010
Mayor Davlin's love and enthusiasm for the City of Springfield were unmatched. His passing his heartbreaking. His family and all of Springfield are in my prayers.
Mike and Amy Taylor
December 19, 2010
The Davlin Family is in our heart and prayers especially Terra, Conner, Cole, and Chloe.
Glinda Kratzer
December 19, 2010
my prayers go out to the Davlin family,
I worked with Carol Davlin at Horace Mann Insurance companies.
God Bless,
glinda Kratzer
Ed Wollet
December 19, 2010
As the former mayor of the city of Clinton, I would like to express these belated condolences to the Davlin family. It was my privilege to have made the mayor's acquaintance before our recent move to Springfield. Tim's bright light will be sorely missed.
December 19, 2010
May god bless you all during this time of sorrow.
Kellie Holmin
December 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tim was an extraordinary person and will be missed by all.
PAULETTE BOYD
December 19, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 19, 2010
Our sincere condolences to the Davlin family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief.
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Turner -- Shreveport, La.
MELISSA CAILLIER/DAPRON
December 19, 2010
I AM SO SORRY FOR WHAT HAPPEN TO TIMOTHY DAVLIN
Tammy Rich
December 19, 2010
My deepest sympathy.
Carol
December 19, 2010
It is true the brightest flames burn the quickest. See you on the other side.
December 19, 2010
Davlins:
Love you all....thinking of you...and thinking of all the wonderful times we all shared....
I'm picturing Tim, Pat and Norene playing dominoes in the gazebo right now at your summer home....
God bless you all...
I know you will find the strength to go on...
Lisa Salonen
December 19, 2010
My thoughts & prayers are with the Davlin family and I'm sorry he is gone. He always had smile on his face and took the time to say hello and talk for a few minutes. He will be missed. Deb Pearcy (Spfld. IL)
December 19, 2010
Dear Davlin Family,
Thank God for the Ireland trip where I was introduced to a beautiful family.
My sincere sympathy to all of you, Nancy and the children. You are such a close-knit family, and may God provide comfort to all of you.
In friendship always,
Nikki Carpenter
Michelle Larson
December 19, 2010
My heart goes out to the Davlins, Sullivans, and O'Briens - and all the rest of Tim's family and friends. I hope some day the questions are answered for you. In the meantime, I wish you faith. My deepest sympathy...
Patricia Zaffiri
December 19, 2010
Dear Davlin family,
With deep sympathy for your sorrow, I offer prayers & hope that you strengthened by the love of God & each other, now & always, as we grieve for Tim. With God's mercy, may Tim rest in peace.
A Family with much Love for a Wonderful Person
December 19, 2010
Tim
Thankyou so very dearly for making me feel so very important the day I was made and American Citizen. You truly are a jewel in the infinite crown of the Lord. My heart breaks for you and for your families loss at this time. There are no words that can heal, only Prayer and loving memories.
You will be truly and dearly missed, you were a wonderful man and a very important Human Being. You touched many lives in a magical way, and now you are a truly important Heavenly Being.
All our Love and Regards
Kenny,Linda,Noelle & Kelsey
Brenda Weddigen
December 19, 2010
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Davlin family during this difficult time.
December 19, 2010
Timmy, " We hardley knew Ye." My sincerest condolences to the Davlin family. Rest in Peace kind Sir. Thomas J. Garrett
Dan & Amy O'Connell
December 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers to the whole Davlin family. Tim was a great man and Mayor and will be missed by so many.
Michelle Reincke-Ellis
December 19, 2010
Your family has my sincere condolences and know that you will be in my prayers. I went to school with Mike and knew Tim as a little kid! May you find peace in each other in your grief. He will be missed. Michelle (Reincke) Ellis
Rhonda Wood
December 19, 2010
To the Davlin family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Tim was a great guy who touched so many lives. May the wonderful memories help you during this difficult time.
Rhonda Wood & Eric Runkel
Jean Bayles
December 19, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Patti Baxa Doughney
December 19, 2010
To the Davlin Family and Nancy,
My brother and I are truly sorry for your loss. Tim was my age and I attended SHA with Nancy. Greg attended GHS with Kevin. Our dad still lives in Springfield so we know how much Tim has contributed to the city during his tenure as mayor. He will be remembered. Know that our thoughts are with you.
December 18, 2010
RIP....
Marci Hensey
December 18, 2010
Kathleen and the Davlin family: My deepest sympathy of the loss of Tim. He will be truly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Werner
December 18, 2010
To the Davlin Family; we are so sorry for your loss. Tim was always a friend to our family. Family of William E. Werner
Jeanette Crown
December 18, 2010
I am so very sorry for your very personal and tragic loss.
December 18, 2010
Tara and family,
I am so sorry for you and your family's great loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana Scheller, spfld., il
Ilene Casebeer
December 18, 2010
Tim was one of the first people I met when I moved to Springfield 30 years ago.
Amazingly enough, he was one of the first FedEx deliveries I made a couple of years later.
And through my job, I've had the pleasure of meeting most of the family.
I will always remember Tim striding through the mall (looking EVERY so much Mr. GQ) on his way to Macys grand opening - yet taking the time for a hug and few minutes of chitchat.
As well as a few weeks ago, sitting at Walgreens pharmacy discussing his "lack of tears."
You have tears aplenty now, dear man.
As always, I'll honk when I drive by.
My prayers will be with you all.
Ilene
December 18, 2010
in my prayers......
angie rose
December 18, 2010
such a sad loss for this city and for his family. my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Sam Woods II
December 18, 2010
Kevin, Pat and the entire Davlin family. I am saddened by the recent loss of a great friend and Mayor. As Mayor, Tim has been a very successful public figure and was dedicated to the betterment of the entire City of Springfield. Tim knew no strangers. My heartfelt condolences go out to the Davlin family. May Tim rest in peace in the arms of God.
Jennifer Wilkes
December 18, 2010
It seems that some of the brightest stars burn out much too early. Rest in peace, Tim. My blessings and condolences to the Davlin family
Laura Fulton
December 18, 2010
May peace be with the family.... Laura Fulton (Spfld IL)
December 18, 2010
The Brian Lokaitis Family
Angela Hibbs
December 18, 2010
R.I.P. in Heaven Mayor
William Zake
December 18, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to the whole Davlin family. I remember those days having a beer with Tim, seeing him at the chicken dinners out at the lake and just enjoying that Harley. We will all miss Tim.
Janet/Dale Edwards
December 18, 2010
Pat and all of the Davlin family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow. Pat and Rae if you need anything, please let us know. Sending love your way and may God be with you.
December 18, 2010
Our condolences and prayers go to the the Davlin family at this time.We are so blessed to have had him as our Mayor. Rollin & Becky Denny Springfield,Illinois
Lara and Michael Parkes
December 18, 2010
May you find comfort and peace in the countless positive ways your dad, brother, son, friend, loved one touched the lives of those around him. God bless you at this time and always.
Augustine Sogunro
December 18, 2010
"May GOD bless and protect you and your family in this time of sorrow." Sogunro Family (Springfield, IL)
Nathan Hoffman
December 18, 2010
I remember when I interviewed Mayor davlin for career day, and he was supposed to call me for the interview at 3:00 and it was about 2:30 when I was watching the news and saw that their was a suspicious package found at a state building and all the HazMat crews were there and what not and I remember thinking that he probably would not be able to call me today, but nonetheless right at 3:00, I received a call from Mayor Davlin. I remember asking Mayor Davlin what he believed was his greatest achievement as Mayor and he said, "constructing and opening the Dallman 4 unit at CWLP" What a great man he was for Springfield and for Illinois. Mayor Davlin never forgot who he was and where he came from and that is something that needs to be said about our politicians today! Rest in peace Mayor Timothy J. Davlin.
Bob Bartnick, Jr.
December 18, 2010
Although, I only had the pleasure of seeing Tim a few times, he meant the world to my parents. Like Tim, my dad loves the city of Springfield. After being a firefighter for nearly 30 years, Tim provided my dad one of his proudest moments on the force when he promoted him to Chief. He also convinced my dad to make probably his only foray into politics, when he encouraged him to run for alderman. We will forever be grateful to Tim for providing my family with these moments.
The city of Springfield has lost a great one. In due time, I hope all of the great memories help ease a little of the pain and sorrow of your loss.
Howard Shepherd
December 18, 2010
I met mr. Davlin only once and that was in the process of him giving me an award. He never knew that my reward was meeting him and having the honor of shaking his hand. I wish I could have Known him as an individual. It will be known that he is a greater loss as an individual than any political constituant. My prayers go out too his family.
Lynda & Dave Beck
December 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers and sincerest condolences are with the entire Davlin family.
God Bless.
IVAN & BETTY BURNETT
December 18, 2010
R.I.P.
W.R. Smith
December 18, 2010
To the Davlin family:
May I extend my sincere condolences in this difficult tragedy.
Although I have not seen Tim in almost 37 years, I shall miss hearing about his many accomplishments.
Resquiescat in pace, old friend. You were a good man, and the world is poorer for your loss.
Ecclesiastes 9:11-12.
Mike & Gina Kaiser
December 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Davlin Family:
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always
Jeff & Jean Reno
December 18, 2010
Davlin family, our thoughts & prayers are with during this difficult time.
Dr. William & Susan Sturm
December 18, 2010
Today, December 18, 2010, Springfield pays its final tribute to Timothy J. Davlin. As Springfield residents, we are grateful for his accomplishments
improving our city and send sincere condolences to his family.
Springfield has truly lost a favorite son.
Rest in Peace Mayor Davlin....
Nick Krohe
December 18, 2010
My condolences to the entire Davlin family
Marsha Corsiatto
December 18, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
AJM
December 18, 2010
Though I have not lived many of my adult years in Springfield, a large piece of my heart remains there, keeping me rooted to the pains and joys of my hometown, and so I wanted to express my sorrow over the news of Tim Davlin's death.
I was very touched when Mayor Davlin, at the head of a line of Springfield Police Officers, came to my mother's visitation to pay respect to the family of one of their own, my brother. I didn't know who this striking, light-haired man was at the time and nothing in his posture or words suggested that I should. What I remember was a very sincere kindness as he shook my hand and offered words of condolence.
To his family and friends, I offer my wishes that good memories will soon ease the pain of your profound loss, and that the warmth that he offered to our community comes back to you ten-fold.
December 18, 2010
To The Davlin Family
We are sorry for your loss.
Janis & Charlie Pennell
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