Obituaries

William S. "Bill" Ackley Jr.

April 29th, 1952 – June 20th, 2023

William “Bill” S. Ackley Jr., 71, of Vermont, IL, passed away at 11:37 pm on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. He was born on April 29, 1952 in Alexandria, VA, the son of William S. and Pearl (Kalp) Ackley Sr. Bill married the love of his life, Sharon Mahan on May 16, 1971 in Vermont. The two were inseparable until Sharon preceded Bill in death on August 2, 2022.

Also preceding him death are his parents, great-grandson, Brayden Baker, and 2 sisters, Margret Wright and Tina Bundy.

Bill is survived by his daughter Lisa (and Darin) Kreps of Vermont, granddaughter, Chelsea (and Tyler Baker) Ackley of Vermont, great-grandson, Dawsyn Baker, twin brother, Jim (and Vicky) Ackley of Vermont, 3 sisters, Karen Cole of Las Vegas, NV, DeeAnn Fromm of Peoria, IL and Mary Watson of Bloominton, IL, and several nieces and nephews.

Bill first worked as a farm hand for the Arnett’s in Lewistown. He would go on to work at Dana Corp in Havana, IL as an iron pourer. When Dana Corp closed, Bill worked as a mechanic and detailed cars for Frye Auto Sales in Vermont. He later attained a CDL and became an over the road truck driver for Wabash Transportation.

Bill loved music and gardening. He would put out a large garden every year and enjoyed spending a lot of time working in it. He enjoyed taking walks, visiting with people and going to fairs. He had a great interest in weather highs and lows, such as temperatures and rain and snow fall. He would keep record of this along with recording other things such as when local business would close and where they were located. Both Sharon and Bill adored their cat, Cuddles.

Most of all though, Bill loved his family and he loved spending time with his great-grandson Dawsyn and granddaughter Chelsea. As his only granddaughter, Chelsea was Bill’s pride and joy. She was “Pampa’s girl”.

Services will be held on Monday, June 26th at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 25th from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials in Bill’s memory may be made to the donor’s choice.

Condolences

June 22nd, 2023

Bill (& Sharon) were two of the best people ever put on this earth. My sincere sympathy to his loving family & hopefully knowing he's with the love of his life, can comfort you all. ❤️ Debbie Douglas

June 22nd, 2023

Bill (& Sharon) were two of the best people ever put on this earth. My sincere sympathy to his loving family & hopefully knowing he's with the love of his life, can comfort you all. ❤️ Debbie Douglas

June 22nd, 2023

So sorry for your loss
May you find comfort knowing Bill & Sharon are reunited again. 🙏🙏🙏for all of you
Thinking of you all
Gary & Bev Taylor & family

June 22nd, 2023

Our very deepest sympathy to Lisa and the entire Ackley family. Bill was a dear friend as well as his family. He is with Sharon and God now. God Bless Everyone. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker.

June 22nd, 2023

Sad news indeed. Bill and Sharon were good people, well-loved in the community. Sadly missed but we are joyful that they have both now been promoted and reunited. Our deepest sympathies to Lisa, Chelsea, Dawsyn, Jim and all the rest of the family. May God grant you all comfort. John & Sandy Bybee

June 22nd, 2023

Sure sad to hear this. I will miss talking gardens with Bill. Prayers for the family. Randy & Mardeen Snowden

June 22nd, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss! Bill was always friendly when we would see him! Thinking of his family and Jim’s family during his passing. Prayers. Rick and Kathy Heller

June 22nd, 2023

Bill and Sharon were very dear relatives who we will miss much. We had been unable to travel to see them for past few years because of age and health. Rest in peace Bill. We will see you again some day.

June 22nd, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all the family. Dee Jones

June 22nd, 2023

So sorry for your loss. I really liked Bill and Sharon. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Bill will be greatly missed. Judy Wilson

June 23rd, 2023

I’m sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Fouts Hazzard

June 23rd, 2023

prayers for peace and comfort to the family. Bill and Sharon were great people and friends. Maurie had many good visits with them both and their frendship meant so much to both of us. Kathy Cox

June 23rd, 2023

Lisa, Chelsea,and family,
Sending my deepest condolences. Bill was a great guy, and such a kind soul. May he RIP with Sharon.
Brenda Kage

June 23rd, 2023

Deepest condolences in your loss. Bill & Sharon were friends to all, and I loved that they, along with Jim & Vicky, were often a foursome in their activities. Many thoughts and prayers for all the family. May God's love give you comfort and peace. Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson

June 23rd, 2023

Sorry to hear about Bill. I know he is with the love of his life,Sharon. Both such good people. I was lucky to consider the both of them my friends. Our sympathy to the families. Greg and Becky Lundeen

June 23rd, 2023

Lisa
I am so sorry to here about your father . Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time . Jeff & Ketra Lundeen

June 23rd, 2023

So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Prayers go out to the family. Bill & Sharon was some of the finest caring people I know and they will be sadly missed by many. God bless there souls and my they rest in heaven.

June 23rd, 2023

So sorry aboutBill, Sharon and Jim are together again They were a great couple, and good Doppler, Linda Derry

June 23rd, 2023

Sincere sympathy to all the family . Will miss talking to them at the store fly high my friend.

June 23rd, 2023

Condolences to all the families of Bill and Sharon we were long time friends.rest in peace. Together in eternity.allan and Mary Woodruff

June 23rd, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that Bill and Sharon will always be with you!

June 23rd, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Bill & Janice Shank

June 25th, 2023

I lost my Brother Billy Ackley 😢 He is in Heaven now but he is not forgotten 😢 he will always be in my Heart

June 25th, 2023

So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all the Ackley families. With deep sympathy, Chris & Joe Hobrock

June 26th, 2023

So sorry to hear about Bill’s passing, he has gone to be with God and Sharon! They were a special couple!! Sending thoughts and prayers to the family!! Trish McMillen