William W. "Bill" Stoner, 84, of Jacksonville, IL passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born Aug. 5, 1940, in Springfield, the son of William E. and Alice M. (Burt) Stoner. He married Phyllis Kline Aug. 12, 1962, and she survives.

He is also survived by his brother, Gene (Carolyn) Stoner of Ivesdale; Phyllis's sisters, Barbara Richardson of Green Bay, WI, and Mary Drummond of Mishawaka, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Joan, Janet, and Joyce.

Mr. Stoner was a 1958 graduate of Decatur MacArthur High School and a 1964 graduate of Millikin University in Decatur. He was a Commodity Broker with offices in New Berlin and Jacksonville and was also a salesman with Four Seasons Sunrooms for many years.

He was a volunteer at Passavant Hospital, including serving as a valet in the surgical discharge area. Bill was also active with Passavant Auxiliary Bazaare, making woodwork products such as dollhouses, barns, and toolboxes. He served on the Wells Center Board of Directors and was a member of the Jacksonville Country Club for many years. He was an avid golfer and former Club Champion. He had also dressed as Santa Claus at the Club. He enjoyed woodworking. Bill loved to help people, was a great hugger, and touched the lives of many.

A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with a meal being served at the Jacksonville Country Club afterwards. The family will meet friends 10 a.m.-12 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Woodwreath Cemetery, south of New Berlin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.