Daryl H. Fornoff

Daryl Harry Fornoff, 81, of Bath passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 4:17 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. He was born on September 23, 1942 in Pekin to Harry and Mildred (Vogel) Fornoff. He married Shirley Rae (Middelkamp) Fornoff on October 20, 1963. Daryl is survived by his wife, Shirley Fornoff; children, Steven (Brenda) Fornoff, Carole Fornoff, Kevin (Lori) Fornoff; grandchildren, Kyle (Katie) Davenport, Travis (Rachel) Davenport, Ty Fornoff, Gavin (Robin) Fornoff; great-grandchildren, Myles Davenport, Klay Davenport, Kyler Davenport, Ollie Davenport, Melvin Fornoff, Lucille Fornoff; and his siblings, Judy (Paul) Shirley, Dale (Karen) Fornoff, Roger (Brenda) Fornoff, Randy (Nan) Fornoff, Doug (Kathy) Fornoff and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Daryl loved being a farmer. He lived and breathed it. Even into his 80’s, Daryl was known to work in the fields right alongside his sons and family for 10-15 hours a day. Even in their down time, Daryl would share stories and talk with his sons about farming. Daryl’s passion as a farmer made sure that he never truly “worked” a day in his life. He truly did what he loved, each and every day always striving for ways to improve farming practices and be more efficient. Daryl equally enjoyed trap shooting, and was also known as a very accomplished shooter. Along with shooting in several leagues that included Jacksonville, Petersburg, St. David and Elmwood, IL Daryl also traveled around Missouri, Arizona and Florida for various competitions. Daryl was also part of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church’s church foundation. He was a member of Irrigated Growers and the Farm Bureau as well. He was the head of S & D (Shirley & Daryl) Farm and made sure to always lead by example. Last and certainly not least, Daryl loved his family and showed it in the ways that he provided for his family and his family’s future. He cherished every moment he had with them, and them with him. He will be missed greatly! A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havana, with Rev. Ian Heinze officiating. A second visitation will take place at 9am, an hour before Daryl’s service. Burial will follow the service at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana. Memorial donations may be made in Daryl’s name to Christian Ducks Learning Pond or the 4H Mason County Shooting Sports. Online condolences can be left for his family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Daryl H. Fornoff

September 23, 1942 - December 29, 2023

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