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John Trimble Obituary
February 8, 1953 - January 1, 2026
John K. Trimble, 72, of Mackinaw, IL, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Morton.
John was born February 8, 1953 in Normal, IL, to Kenneth and Lois Strunk Trimble.
John married Donna Steele February 3, 1979 in Mackinaw. She survives.
Also surviving are; one son, Benjamin (Meaghan) Trimble of Nashville, TN, one sister, Margie Ackerman of St. Louis, one brother, Larry (Marilyn) Trimble of Mackinaw, several nieces and nephews, Trent (Tina) Trimble, Derek (Wendy) Trimble, Mathew (Missy) Ackerman, Sara (Andy) Vlietstra, Kary (Doug) Mangers, Adam (Linsey) Ackerman.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
John graduated from ISU in 1975. He then went to work for the family business, Ken Trimble Trucking in Mackinaw and later becoming a co-owner with his brother Larry. John was a past Bank Director of First Security Bank in Mackinaw and trustee of Mackinaw Fire Dept.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of John's life will be held January 31st 2026, 1-4 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 616 W. David St, Morton, IL. Haensel-Oswald Funeral Home in Mackinaw is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be made in memory of John to; Mackinaw Rescue Squad or Mackinaw Fire Department.
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David Storey
January 9, 2026
So sorry to hear of John's passing. I knew him thru Trimble Trucking as he and Larry hauled loads out of Jacques/Mycogen Seed Company in Lincoln, IL. My memory of two guys that were great to work with. May he rest in peace!
Bonnie Roth
January 9, 2026
My prayers and thoughts are with John, Donna, Ben and to the entire Trimble extended family. I have known John since first grade. During First grade, he would always go home to lunch and one day came back catching up with both Connie and myself to tell us about the big fire aat our place. It caused a stir with both of our teachers as of course we did not want to sit in the classroom. We have always kept in touch during the years. Ran into John and Donna a lot during the years but was so shocked to hear of his passing. Since we moved to Florida, did not even realize he was sick. May he rest in peace and cherish the memories. He was a great person and friend. Bonnie Roth, Florida
Jill Strunk Owen
January 8, 2026
I´m so very sorry Donna and Ben. Prayers and hugs to both of you.
Connie Roth
January 7, 2026
We're saddened to hear about the passing of John. We share in your sorrow.
John was so gracious in inviting us to the Mackinaw '71 Class Reunion at the winery after our family moved from Mackinaw to Morton. We often ran into John and his wife and it was like we never missed a beat of the good times in Mackinaw. Please accept my deepest condolences to you over the loss of John. I offer you my heartfelt support and friendship in this difficult time
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Mark McArthy
January 6, 2026
My Mom left her Mackinaw home and went to Hopedale nursing home.
John was extra nice to her made her feel accepted.
Wanda Champion Lowe
January 6, 2026
John was in my sister Sue´s class in school. Sue has already passed but I remember her telling me that John was one of the nicest boys in her class.
Rod & Linda Justus
January 6, 2026
So very sorry for your loss. Always remember seeing John at Bradley & Cardinal games.
Natasha
January 5, 2026
I am so very sorry for your loss! My deepest condolences are sent to John's friends and family. John, I pray that you are at peace and I hope Heaven has many fishing lakes and Sprint car races for you my friend!
Judy (Stechman)Cremeens
January 5, 2026
So sorry to hear about John. Neal and him were great friends.
John, please tell Neal hi for me.
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