Obituaries

Harold A. Stoneking

March 16th, 1940 – August 25th, 2025

Harold A. Stoneking, 85, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 4:56 pm on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Arcadia Care in Havana, IL. He was born on Saturday, March 16, 1940 in Macomb, IL, the son of Walter and Inez (Marion) Stoneking.

He is survived by three children, Wes (and April) Stoneking of Astoria, Troy (and Sally) Stoneking of Clarksville, TN, and Michelle (and Ronnie) Danner of Astoria, six grandchildren; Wesley Drake Stoneking, Daryssa Deann Stoneking, Alexander (and Ginny McCleskey) Stoneking, Adam (and Taihla) Stoneking, Colton Danner, and Cami (and Danny) Lenning, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one sister; Wilma Pavin of Zion, IL.

Harold is preceded in death by one daughter; Deanna Linn Stoneking, four brothers; Richard Stoneking, Frankie Stoneking, Kenneth Lacey, and George Stoneking, one sister Margaret Russell, and his beloved dog and best friend, Carlie Lynn.

Harold farmed for fifteen years. He was also a janitor and bus driver for V.I.T. School District. He last worked at Norforge & Machining in Bushnell, IL.

He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Harold was a great cook and loved to bake and cook. He was always willing to help someone in need.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Condolences

August 27th, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim and Deb Park

August 27th, 2025

Sorry for you and your family's loss.
Carl Parrish

August 27th, 2025

Wes and Michelle so sorry to hear of your dad passing. Thoughts and prayers for you all. Dean Southerd

August 27th, 2025

May God comfort the family at this time

August 27th, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Sending out Thoughts and Prayers for All of the Family's. Sue Palmer & Family's.

August 27th, 2025

Wes,Troy and Michelle, sending my condolences and comforting prayers to all of you and your families....Rhonda Kendrick.

August 27th, 2025

Wes and family sorry for your loss,may the words of the Bible comfort your sorrow.
Todd Carithers

August 31st, 2025

Wes, Troy, and Michelle, so sorry for the loss of your dad. Sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers for you and your families. Cheryl & Gary Matteson & Family