Obituaries

Paul N. Stoops

June 24th, 1935 – September 29th, 2022

Paul Nelson Stoops, 87, of Ipava, IL, passed away at 8:05 pm on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Graham Hospital in Canton surrounded by his family. He was born on June 24, 1935, in Ipava,
the son of Harry and Mary (Madtson) Stoops. He married Barbara Ann Lindbloom on October 26, 1958, in Canton, IL. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2003.

He was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Anna Kost and Catherine Maria Stoops.

Survivors include his children Lynn Stoops of Acworth, GA, Debra (Robert) Chasteen of Lewistown, IL, Bruce (Angie) Stoops of Quincy, IL, Connie (John) Roberts of Pawnee, IL, and Brian (Kim) Stoops of Carlinville, IL, and 9 grandchildren, Ryan Stoops, John Chasteen, Robert Chasteen, Tonda (James) Grove, Kelsie Roberts, Justina Chasteen, Evan Roberts, Isabelle Stoops, and Gabrielle Stoops.

He retired from Caterpillar in 1992 and loved attending tractor shows and taking trips to visit each of his children and grandchildren. He also loved collecting tractors, enjoying a nice dinner at the local restaurants, trying out the pie, and running his 180-acre farm. He had been a Fulton County Farm Bureau member for at least 50 years.

The visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 1:00-3:00pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL, with a memorial service immediately following. Burial will follow at the
Ipava Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a meal with the family at the American Legion in Ipava after the services. Memorials may be made to the National Farm Toy Museum in Dyersville, Iowa, and the Ipava Fire and Rescue Squad.

Condolences

October 1st, 2022

Sorry for your family's loss.
Carl Parrish

October 1st, 2022

Sending you our deepest condolences.

October 1st, 2022

So sorry to hear this news. He was such a good soul. Hugs and prayers to his family. So many memories. Leigh Ann (Wust) Hines

October 1st, 2022

Sorry about your father he had a heart of gold my God be with you and gsmily

October 1st, 2022

Saddened to hear of your dad's passing. He was such a wonderful person and neighbor.
Kelli (Howard) O'Hara

October 1st, 2022

Thinking of you during this sad time and hoping there is peace for him and you, brother. Chad McCue

October 1st, 2022

Sorry for your loss. He was my neighbor for many years (twice)you all were in schoolwith Russell and my children. Hope to see you folks at services.

October 1st, 2022

Our very deepest sympathy to the family in the passing of Paul. God Bless Everyone. Alvin & Lorenda Spilker.

October 1st, 2022

Sorry for your loss

October 2nd, 2022

So sorry for your loss theresalindbloom and family

October 2nd, 2022

I so sorry for you loss. Hugs and prayers for the whole family. I enjoyed seeing Paul and gting to talk with him. RIP Paul. Judy Wilson

October 4th, 2022

To the family and friends of Paul please accept our sympathy at his passing. Rodney has fond memories of sharing rides to work at Caterpillar with Paul. Theresa and Rodney Keefauver

October 4th, 2022

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I have visited with him several times over the last few years at several tractor shows we both attended. I remember when Aunt Mary, Uncle Harry and Paul would come and visit Mom and Dad. Wishing you peace and comfort at this sad time. Martha Parkinson Vaughn

October 5th, 2022

So sorry of Paul's passing. He was a great guy! Bill and I always enjoyed visiting with him at tractor shows. Nancy Porter

October 12th, 2022

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I enjoyed visiting with him at our school reunions and also years ago in high school. He was a great guy. Sandy Cobb