Stanley Leibert Stillman

1939 - 2010

Stanley Leibert Stillman, 71 of Middletown, formerly of Easton, IL passed away at 9:25 AM Saturday, October 9, 2010 at home surrounded by family and friends after a long and courageous battle against lung cancer.

Stanley was born January 16, 1939 in Champaign-Urbana, IL to Stanley H. Stillman and Mary L. Stucker. He worked construction after serving in the United States Army. He would often help his parents with their Tavern in Bath, IL known as Stan and Lou’s. During his later years, he worked as a semi driver for Davidson Trucking of New Holland.

One of Stanley's greatest passions was the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and running a trotline on the Illinois River, camping and simply running his johnboat up and down the river. He was an avid collector of guns and "what not." He enjoyed sharing his gun collection with friends and family.

He leaves behind his fiancee Dixie Witherall of Middletown, IL, his children: Satsunder (Stan) Khalsa, Madison WI, Kimberly Stillman, Palentine, IL, Eric (Angie) Stillman, Havana, IL, Kelli (Alvaro) Ponce-Landaverde, Peoria, IL, Shane (Anne) Stillman, Valparaiso, IN,  Shawn (Theresa) Stillman, Indian Head Park, IL, Kanaan (Jim) Kieme, Cuba, IL, Joshua Stillman, Clearwater, FL, John W. (Michelle) Witherall, Jacob Witherall, Easton, IL, 19 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grand daughter Madison Lee Witherall.

Visitations will be from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Monday, October 11^th at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, IL. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Stanley-s name to Pete Fish & Skiles Bank, Havana, IL to help with funeral expenses.

Hurley Funeral in Mason City and Havana is in charge of arrangements.