Norman Willey

NORMAN E. WILLEY, 80 OREGON - Norman E. Willey, 80, of Oregon passed away June 2, 2015, at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford. He was born March 11, 1935, in Dixon, IL; the son of Myron and Alice (Erickson) Willey. He is a graduate of Dixon High School, Class of 1953. Norman married LaVon "Tootie" Cox in Stillman Valley on October 5, 1957. He was a US Army Veteran serving from 1957-1960. Norman worked as a lineman and as President of Union Local 1515 for Commonwealth Edison, staying with the company for over 40 years, and retiring in 1994. He enjoyed birds and wildlife and also loved wintering in Yuma, AZ with his wife for over 20 years. Norman also enjoyed playing cards every week for 57 years with his wife and their friends, Dave and DeeDee Sneed of Dixon. He is survived by his wife, LaVon "Tootie" Willey of Oregon; sons, David (Sue) Willey of Sycamore and Derek (Heather) Willey of Stillman Valley; grandchildren, Paytyn Willey, Wade Bute, and Jordan Bute; sister, Marjorie Vogt of Minnesota; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents; sister, Nancy; and brother, Charles. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, with the Pastor Chris Brauns officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Byron, IL. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. A memorial fund is established for the Stillman Valley or Byron Fire Departments or the Red Brick Church. www.farrellhollandgale.com