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Tony Eaton Obituary

MATTOON - Tony Eaton, 62, of Mattoon, passed away at 3:37 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services honoring his life will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, at the Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Ave., Mattoon, with Reverend Stephanie Johanpeter officiating. Burial will follow at the Dodge Grove Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday (today) from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Tony was born April 16, 1948 in Cooks Mills, Illinois, a son of James Lawrence and Frances M. (Wright) Eaton. He married Donna J. Crandall on February 12, 1966. Survivors include, his wife Donna of Mattoon; his mother Frances of Cooks Mills; his two sons Donnie Eaton and wife Trena of Mattoon, Chris Eaton and wife Kallene of Mattoon; his daughter Lisa Pitts and husband Scott of Mattoon; his grandchildren, Melissa Goodwin and husband Mitch of Charleston, Scotty Pitts and wife Jenna of Mattoon, Ciara Hayes and husband Andy of Mattoon, Ashley Triestram of Chicago, Nick Pitts of Charleston, Amanda Wilson and husband Drake of Mattoon, Kyle Triestram of Charleston, Josh Eaton of Mattoon, Carly Lowry of Mattoon, Mattie Eaton of Mattoon, Jed Eaton of Mattoon; his great-grandchildren Hailey, Lincoln and Sophia; his brothers Mick Eaton and wife Sharon of Cooks Mills, Tim Eaton of Cooks Mills. He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence; his grandson Dylan Lowry and his sister-in-law Betty Eaton. Tony was a member of the International Tractor Pull Association and the American Legion. He was the former owner and operator of Eaton Plumbing and Heating. He also did carpentry work and farmed. Family and friends knew him as a Jack of all trades. Tony was an avid fisherman, enjoyed working outdoors and most of all, loved spending time with his grandkids. Memorial gifts in his honor are suggested to the family or a charity of choice.

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Published by Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on Oct. 4, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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Paula Bouck

October 13, 2010

Donna and family,
I was very sad today to read that Tony had died. God is the one who can help you get through these very difficult times. I'll keep you in my prayers.

God Bless You,
Paula Martin Bouck

Nancy (Clodfelder) Abel

October 10, 2010

Donna, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Tony was a special caring man and will be missed.

Sandy Copper

October 10, 2010

To Lisa and all the Eaton family, my heart goes out to you in this time of sadness, look up to God and let him give you peace.

October 8, 2010

Donna - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know this is a difficult time for all of you but he certainly is at peace and you will find peace in that.

Linda Taylor Nunamaker

October 7, 2010

Chris and family. I am sorry for your loss. The whole Eaton family is in my thoughts and prayers
Toni Ann (Hesse) Stoutenborough, Maroa IL

Lisa (Baugher) Cline

October 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayer to the entire Eaton family. May God be with you in this time.

Sara Carpenter

October 5, 2010

To the entire Eaton family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have some very fond memories growing up that involve Tony. He will be missed.

Gary and Gail Hurst

October 5, 2010

Our sympathy to the entire family. We were so sorry to hear of Tony's passing.

Dawn Williams Winblad

October 5, 2010

To Donna and the Eaton family
I am so sorry to hear of Tony's death. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you grieve your loss. May God give you strength and peace, and may you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of Tony.

Sharon, Debbie, Claudia, Patti & Colleen Biggs

October 5, 2010

To Donna & All the Family

Our condolences and prayers go out to you and the family for the loss of Tony. May God fill the void with lots of wonderful memories.

BILL MAULDING

October 5, 2010

I WILL MISS TONY

BILL MAULDING

October 5, 2010

I MIS TONY
- BILL MAULDING

BILL MAULDING

October 5, 2010

I WILL MISS TONY
-BILL MAULDING

October 5, 2010

Dearest Donna and family - My hearfelt condolences go out to all of you. I pray you will find comfort in the fact that Tony is no longer suffering and he is resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus. May God bless each and everyone of you and bring you peace.

Nancy (Hardin) Grisamore

Diane Rausch

October 5, 2010

Tony Tony Tony what a character...
Those baby blue eyes and that grin.
He was always there to give a helping hand - you might be in debt to him but he was there - when others weren't...
Sooo many memories for all of us to share and remember. The song "I did it my way" reminds me of Tony's LIFE.
Tony will be MISSED for ALL HE WAS - DID - in this world and of course - HIS BIG HEART FOR ALL OF US...
My heart felt thoughts and prayers are with YOU ALL.
Your friend, Diane Rausch
PS:
Donna
Watch for that special butterfly...

Peggy Adams

October 5, 2010

Tony fought the warrior's battle for many years and left a legacy of strength and determination, with lots of love for his family and friends. He was a sweet and loving cousin and will be sorely missed. I love you guys and am sorry I won't be able to attend Tony's services, but I'll be there in spirit. My prayers are with you all.

Alan & Gayle Hall

October 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.We hope his memories will comfort you in your time of sorrow.Tony will be missed by all of us who knew him.

Stan and Vicky Gilliland

October 4, 2010

Donna, we were sorry to hear about Tony's passing. The last 3 year in Cancer Center Tony and Stan had some good talks with each other. Our Heart and Prayers go out to your family. Donnie and Chris you have alot of GOOD MEMORIES with your Dad.
Stan and Vicky Gilliland

Chuck & Jenny Earp

October 4, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

John & Lori Howard

October 4, 2010

To Donna and the rest of the Eaton family.

Our hearts and prayers go out to all...Tony was a great guy and a man of wisdom. Many people looked up to him due to his courageous strength through the battle he fought....know that through the grace of God and his good on earth he won this battle, he is now in heaven. Tony was a good hearted man and a hard worker...this world would be a better place with more like him.

Peace and fond memories to all.

John & Lori Howard
Justin & Kyla Nihiser
And the rest of the fuglies staff.

October 4, 2010

Glenda and I are so sad to hear of Tony's passing. We want all of you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to your wonderful memories as they will give you strength.
Gary and Glenda Grant

Pat (Moutray) Hussemann

October 4, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob Oborn

October 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 4, 2010

Lisa and Family, so sorry for your loss, Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Darlene McGary

Chris Cox

October 4, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

October 4, 2010

Donna, Donnie, Chris, Lisa and to His Mother, Frances, our hearts go out to you and we will keep you in our prayers thru this sorrowful time. We have know him and the family a long time now thru our Son, Jaceson Yandell being good friends with the family. May you look to God for the strength you will need at this time. Jerry & Rosanna Specht

October 4, 2010

mattoon and coles county lost a damn good man saturday. he'll be missed by many. there are no words to express the emptiness we all feel at this time. you're in our prayers.
joe and mary gallivan

Kathy & Jim Dickerson

October 4, 2010

Dear Donna & family,
Our loving thoughts & prayers are with you in the loss of Tony. He was a good man & he is at peace now. May God help you in the days ahead.
Love,

Barbara (Boyer) McLain

October 4, 2010

Tony was a classmate of mine and will be missed by all who knew him. May memories of happier times bring you peace in the days and weeks ahead.
With deepest sympathy,

October 4, 2010

R.I.P. Tony u will be missed!
<3Keisha

October 4, 2010

Donna,
Our deepest sympathy goes to you and all of your family. Will keep you in our prayers.
John & Karen Sallee

October 4, 2010

Donna you and Tony have been so good to us and such wonderful friends. We will miss his sense of humor and those beautiful blue eyes that you fell in love with Donna. If you need us we are here for you.

Jan and Jerry

Linda Anderson-Butterfield

October 4, 2010

My deepest sympathy to all the family! Cousin, Tony, will never been forgotten in my heart. Love,

October 4, 2010

We will keep all of you in our prayers. J.D., Aimee & Hadley Laster

Terry D. & Glenda Watts

October 4, 2010

We are so sorry yomhear of Tony's death. Please know we are thinking of your family at this sad time.

PS* I worked with Lisa in the Mattoon Schools.

Eric & Sherri Pforr

October 4, 2010

So sorry for your loss! He will live on forever in the smiles of your memories. May the love of family and friends comfort you during this sad time.

Terry D. & Glenda Watts

October 4, 2010

We are so sorry yo hear of the death of Tony. Please know we are thinking of y'all at the sad time.

PS * I worked with Lisa at the schools in Mattoon for many years.

Shirley Clodfelder

October 4, 2010

To Donna, Tony's mother Francis and the entire Eaton family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know Tony will be missed. Know that God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow

Shirley Clodfelder

October 4, 2010

Tony, you were one of the GOOD GUYS!!!! One of those people you cherish meeting on this journey thru life...
I'll miss you much, Sandy Reedy

October 4, 2010

Donna, We were sorry to hear about Tony passing away. Lyda&Wes

Rodney Smith

October 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. I will miss Tony. He was a very good man.

October 4, 2010

Sorry for your loss Lisa and family. May you find comfort and peace during this time. Prayers are with you. Paul and Evelyn Weber

Darla Jeffries

October 4, 2010

So sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Celebrating a life well lived. Cherish the memories forever. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mona Gilmer Durdel

October 4, 2010

Donna, prayers for you and the family. I remember him as happy, busy young man loving his family. Remember all the good times..

October 4, 2010

Too young to go.When God calls you home it's for the best.My fondest moments are from knowing Tony and the Eaton family.

Delbert D Hardin,Clinton IL.

Melody Colbert

October 4, 2010

Tony,you fought a hard battle with so much grace,the world was a better place,because you were in it.. now you remain Just a breath away.. you are missed, MelodyAnn Colbert, Club Oasis

Lonnie, Sally & Makayla Gerrie

October 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Eaton family.

October 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 4, 2010

To All of Toni's family and close friends. So sorry for your loss. We will all miss him very much. . May God comfort you weith your good memories of him. Carolkyn, Todd and girls

Betty Coffrin

October 4, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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