Photo courtesy of Hermann Funeral Home - Stockton
Stockton, Illinois
Aug 12, 1934 – Nov 11, 2021 (Age 87)
Surrendering to dementia, chronic diabetes and bone problems, Ira Eldon “Shorty” Logemann age 87 passed away peacefully at his family farmhouse on November 11 in Yankee Hollow in Stockton, IL. His beloved farm was a challenge to him since 1960. He was born to Ira Claude and Estella Darnell Logemann on August 12, 1934. Nine siblings and Eldon were all born at home in the Stockton area. He became good friends with Wayne Wand while working on farms in the Elizabeth area.
He is a 1952 graduate of Stockton High School. One Christmas day during his high school years, he fell on a patch of ice. The fall fractured his hip and left him in a body cast and crutches for quite some time. Due to his resulting hip issues, his brother Bruce called him “Shorty”. With his big smile, he carried that name for the rest of his life.
In 1962, Shorty married Mary Lou Gaston (Sparkie) at the Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL. Shorty and Sparkie raised 5 wonderful children on their Yankee Hollow farm near Stockton. Along with pig farming, he worked 30 years at Atwoods in Stockton where he was a union president for some time. Shorty and Sparkie were members of a Euchre club for 55 plus years, and a New Years Eve card party bunch. His Euchre groups kept a big smile on his face. He also enjoyed his extremely helpful Yankee Hollow neighbors and farm families.
Even with his loss of mobility and continued dementia, his final wish was granted as he was able to spend his final days at home in the continuous care of wife Sparkie and son Eric.
A big thanks to Dr. Tawfik and his staff.
Survivors include wife Sparkie, daughters Ann (Bob) Rogers and Lois (Jeff) Stultz and son Eric. Grandchildren Brant Rogers (Sarah), Clint Rogers (Megan Gross), Anicka Stoikes (Will), Jenee, Tomiya, and Nevaeh Stultz. Two great-grandsons and soon-to-be great-granddaughter. His many nieces and nephews were like siblings to him also.
Shorty was pre-deceased by all nine of his siblings, son Craig in 1991, and daughter Dana in 1995.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov 20 from 9am to 11am at Stockton Calvary Methodist Church in Stockton. A short service will follow. Shorty's wishes would be for all to come dressed in comfort.
Read MoreSorry for your loss. Sending loving thoughts and prayers to your family.
John& Sherry Bruning
November 16, 2021 | Winnebago, IL | Friend
Although I have lost contact with many of the great people of Stockton, I have never forgotten them and think of many of them with fond memories and love. I worked with Shorty at Atwood's for many years and I cherished our business relationship and more importantly our friendship. He was a man of integrity, great Christian faith, and devoted to his wife and family at the highest level. His smile and sense of humor were immensely refreshing even during some of the most difficult and intense...
Larry Costello
November 15, 2021 | Lincoln, NE | Friend
Always enjoyed talking with Shorty. So glad he was able to return to his beloved Yankee Hollow. Sparkie and family are in our thoughts.
Tony Heindel
November 15, 2021 | AR
Our sympathies goes to Sparkie and family. We always enjoyed our visits. We will always remember the time Shorty took us over and showed us how a master played golf. He is with his family now and God will watch over him.
Ray and Nancy KappesKappes
November 14, 2021 | Hewitt, TX | Family
As kids we loved spending the weekends our cousins farm! I cherish those memories we made! We felt so much love and the warm fuzzy family feel from Sparky and Shorty when they would take us in! There was always a smile on their faces! You are in our thoughts and prayers! We love you !
Joy Melancen
November 14, 2021 | Pecatonica, IL
Grove of 100 Trees
Clark E Logemann
November 14, 2021 | Rockford, IL
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Shorty always had a smile and words to share. He and Sparkie made quite a couple. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sharon Sarles
November 13, 2021 | Stockton, IL | Friend
Group of 10 Trees
Stephanie Iveraon
November 13, 2021
Thoughts are prayers are with your family. Will miss the mornings when shorty craig and I would play poker with the numbers on our dollar bills. After we had great conversations at stella's solving the world problems. That smile will always be missed.
Mark & Deb Heidenreich
November 13, 2021
