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Jimmy Shonkwiler Obituary
CHAMPAIGN – Dr. Jimmy L. Shonkwiler, 63, of Champaign passed away at 11:44 p.m. Monday April 6, 2009, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home of Farmer City is handling the arrangements.
Dr. Shonkwiler was born Sept. 19, 1945, in Champaign, a son of Joseph W. and Hazel Helm Shonkwiler. He married Penny R. Huchel on June 20, 1988, in Mahomet. Dr. Shonkwiler retired in October 2007 from Eastern Illinois University as a budget director after many years.
Survivors include his wife, Penny Shonkwiler of Champaign;
a daughter, Shawn McLaughlin of Ottawa; two grandchildren, Declan McLaughlin and Lena McLaughlin, both of Ottawa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Memories and Condolences
for Jimmy Shonkwiler
Connie Boothe
April 11, 2009
Penny,
I was very shocked to hear of your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers
Kris Blanton (Yarnell)
April 10, 2009
Penny,
Please know that I am keeping you and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I have such wonderful memories of Jim and hope that in the time to come your memories will comfort you and give you peace.
God Bless.
Jenny Lighty
April 9, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Bree Guidi
April 9, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers will be with you and your family.
Joe Barrale
April 8, 2009
Penny I am so sorry for your loss as we will miss him dearly. I am here for you for what ever reason. Your very good friend always.
Jo Coleman
April 8, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Penny and family on your loss. I know this is a terribly difficult time for you and I share in your sadness. Sometimes it helps just to know someone cares...and I do.
Terri Palumbo
April 8, 2009
Penny,
My heart is filled with sadness at what you are going through at this time. In the days ahead, may you find some small comfort in your many happy memories.
With deepest sympathy,
Paul Tarman
April 8, 2009
My dear and good friend Penny. I am very sorry for your loss.
My prayers go to your and your family.
Andrea L. Taylor
April 8, 2009
My dear Penny,
I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Robinson & Family
April 8, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
April 8, 2009
Penny:
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Carol Burger Preston (formerly Welch)
Darlene Wilson-Johnson
April 8, 2009
Penny,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May God continue to Bless you.
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