Obituaries

Eldon L. Bucy

October 30th, 1927 – November 8th, 2024

Eldon Lee Bucy, age 97 of Macomb, Illinois, formerly of Vermont, Illinois, passed away at 5:06 pm Friday, November 8, 2024 at Wesley Village in Macomb, Illinois. He was born on October 30, 1927 in Vermont, a son of John William and Erma (Horner) Bucy. On November 18, 1950, Eldon married Bertha A. Pepmeyer at Camp Stewart, Georgia. Bertha preceded Eldon in death on May 27, 2023.

He was an Army veteran, serving in occupied Japan and also for the Illinois National Guard.

Eldon was a farmer. He also worked at Pioneer Seeds and at the Physical Plant at Western Illinois University. He was a member of the Vermont American Legion, where he served as Past Commander, a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau and the Vermont United Methodist Church.

He is survived by two sons; Jim (Judy Burnette) Bucy of Springfield, Illinois and Mike (Barb) Bucy of South Jacksonville, Illinois, one daughter Diana (and the late Jim) Martin of Matthews, North Carolina, six grandchildren; Katie (Jeff) Stewart, Allie (Drew) Vining, Mary (Dan) Clarin, Matt (Nicole) Martin, Heather (Conor) Griffin and Craig (Kary) Bucy, fourteen great-grandchildren; Brianna, Fiona, Leah, Louisa, Oliver, Anderson, Lucy, Henry, Charlie, Jackson, Madeline, Elodie, Braden and Ruby, sister Betty Ricketts of Chandler, Arizona and sister-in-law Carol Pace of Vermont, Illinois.

Along with his wife, Eldon was also preceded in death by his grandson Benjamin (surviving wife Kate) Martin, siblings Mary June McCormick, Otis Bucy, Wayne Bucy, Ansel Bucy, Henry Bucy, Clair Bucy, John Bucy and George Bucy and half-siblings Dorothy Hughes, Vera Brillhart, Lela Mendenhall, Boyd Bucy, Ernest Bucy and Charles Bucy.

Services for Eldon will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois. Reverend Robert Green will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery with full military rites provided by the Vermont American Legion. Memorials in memory of Eldon may be made to Wesley Village in Macomb, Illinois or the Vermont American Legion. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences

November 11th, 2024

❤️BEST Uncle ever, will be truly missed, so glad he lived such a wonderful, long life, he will never be forgotten ❤️

November 11th, 2024

So sorry for your loss! He was a wonderful man!

November 11th, 2024

Eldon was a huge part of our lives through our church family and being family friends. We are keeping your entire family in prayer and will cherish our memories.

November 11th, 2024

Rick and Kathy Heller

November 11th, 2024

Sorry for your loss

November 11th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Eldon was in the National Guard with my Dad. Sending my Thoughts and Prayers for All of Your Family's. Sue ( Lael ) Palmer & Family's.

November 11th, 2024

I will always remember him as a pillar of the Vermont United Methodist Church. If the doors were opened for any function, he was there. His dedication to his faith was very strong. He will be missed. Thinking of all of you, and lifting prayers. Lynn Bubb

November 11th, 2024

Thoughts & prayers for all families
Gary Taylor & family

November 11th, 2024

Sincere thoughts and prayers for all of Eldie's family. The Bucys & Coxes go way back as neighbors and friends for many years. Many great memories of a great family. Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson

November 11th, 2024

Remember him well as I worked for Locks and his half sister Dorothy Hughes was my aunt! Great memories of a wonderful man! Bill Weime. Sierra Vists Az

November 12th, 2024

Deepest condolences for Eldon's family. Was a man you would forget. Ora and Mary welch

November 12th, 2024

Our most sincere condolences to Diana and her family. Michael and Tammy Martin

November 12th, 2024

Sincere condolences for the Eldon’s family.
Kim Mauro

November 12th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Bucy was a wonderful person and great role model. A life well lead.
Brady and Kathleen Smith

November 14th, 2024

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

November 14th, 2024

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR FATHER PASSING MY CONDOLENCE TO YOU AND FAMILY BOBBI JO BROWN WILLEY

November 16th, 2024

I have really enjoyed playing the piano for Eldon and Bertha at Wesley Village. I will miss his warm smile and firm handshake.Glad he got to celebrate his 97th birthday with lots of family. My condolences for your loss. He was a fine man. Pam McLean