Randy W. VAN HOORN

MCLEAN, IL - Randy W. Van Hoorn, 60, of McLean, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015.

Funeral services will be held at McLean Christian Church at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, with Mr. Tony Billingsley and Mr. Robert Twist officiating.

Burial will take place at McLean Cemetery in rural McLean.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at McLean Christian Church.

Randy was born Sept. 29, 1954, in Bloomington, to George Paul and Audra Grace Bicknell Van Hoorn. He married Laura Swearingen on Nov. 26, 1977, in Atlanta, Ill. She survives.

Also surviving are their children: Bryan (Elizabeth) Van Hoorn of Austin, Texas, Christina (J.W.) Dunnan of Peoria, and Katie (Jason) Faulk of Greenville, S.C.; along with two grandchildren, Delainey Dunnan, 7, and Audra Faulk, 1. Randy is survived, as well, by his father, George Van Hoorn of Atlanta; and siblings: Carolyn (Dave) Lindley of Glenview, Jim Van Hoorn of McLean, and Chuck (Debbie) Van Hoorn of Congerville; as well as three nephews: Josh (Beth) Polley, Ryan Lindley, and Jake (Briana) Van Hoorn; and one niece, Melissa Polley. He is also survived by Laura's family with whom he was very close, especially his great-niece, Stella, and great-nephew, Reed.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Audra; grandparents: Nick and Bertha Bicknell, and Paul and Annetta Van Hoorn; as well as his father-in-law, Harold Swearingen.

Randy was a lifelong farmer in the McLean-Atlanta area. He previously served as a fireman and first responder for the Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire Protection District, earning the title of "Fireman of the Year" in 1993. He was an active member of the McLean Christian Church, serving in the role of Elder for many years. He was a former trustee on the Mt. Hope-Funk's Grove Fire Department, as well as on the Board for East-Lincoln Farmer's Grain. He was an early and avid supporter of the Primetime Country Opry and enjoyed traveling with Laura to see their children. In 2012, he realized his dream of seeing Alaska, where they celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: McLean Christian Church or Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire Protection District.

Randy was loved by all and knew no strangers. He will be remembered for his integrity, devotion, and diligence. He will be greatly missed.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, Ill.