Walter E. Fornoff, Sr.
d. February 12, 2021
Walter E. Fornoff, Sr., age 85, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
Walter was born on September 20, 1935 in Athens, IL the son of George and Gladys Fornoff.
He is survived by two sons, Charles and Joseph Fornoff; four grandchildren, Kayla (husband Jordan) Lauer, Rachael (husband Nick) Dunlevy, Madilyn, and Logan; five great – grandchildren, Keaton, Clara, Rhett, Vera Lauer and Ryleigh Dunlevy; three sisters, Evelyn, Carolyn and Alberta; one sister in law, Peggy; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Walter is preceded in death by both parents; wife, Joyce; and one son, Eugene.
He enjoyed mowing the grass, working outside, bowling and doing word search puzzles.
Walter worked over 33 years for the State of Illinois as a laborer where he retired.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Springfield.
Visitation for Walter will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will immediately follow at the funeral home at 11:00 AM.
Services will be performed by First United Methodist Church of Springfield.
Walter will be laid to rest at Indian Point Cemetery near Athens.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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Posted February 12th, 2021 at 12:23 pm
I am so sorry to hear of George’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Posted February 12th, 2021 at 12:32 pm
Charlie and Joe, I am so sorry to hear this. I hope the memories of both your parents bring you comfort. Prayers for you and the whole family.
Posted February 12th, 2021 at 12:38 pm
I am saddened to hear this news about Walter. I know he will be missed not only by family but lots of friends, too. May the memories of your parents get you through the hard times.
Posted February 12th, 2021 at 2:48 pm
I am so sorry to hear this Prayers for the Family.
Posted February 13th, 2021 at 9:16 am
JOE & CHARLIE,,WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER HE ALWAYS WAS ONE TO STOP AND TALK AS HE PASSED MY HOUSE,,HE WAS A FINE GENTLEMAN AND LOVED TO WORK,,HE WILL BE MISSED..
Posted February 13th, 2021 at 12:52 pm
Dear Fornoff Family, On behalf of the Athens United Methodist Church please accept my condolences upon Walter’s death. I understand he and Joyce were members here years ago. You are in our thoughts and prayers! –Rev. Cindy Rettig, pastor, Athens & Cantrall UMC’s
Posted February 13th, 2021 at 1:55 pm
Sorry for your loss. My family was known by your parents and we have a lot of fond memories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Posted February 13th, 2021 at 3:32 pm
We sure missed seeing your folks when they moved to Springfield. May you find comfort knowing they are at peace together again. I remember you boys growing up and your folks always busy. You had wonderful parents and good neighbors ready to help anyone.
Posted February 14th, 2021 at 9:22 am
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Posted February 14th, 2021 at 10:59 am
We are saddened to hear of Walter’s passing, please accept our condolences. We have many fond memories of the entire Fornoff family who were good, hard working people and friends to many. It was always a pleasure to talk with Walter and Joyce.
Posted February 16th, 2021 at 8:00 am
Charlie I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Posted February 18th, 2021 at 9:21 pm
Very sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. Bruce has good memories of being on a bowling team with Walter years ago. Our sympathy to the family.
Posted March 1st, 2021 at 11:36 pm
Charlie and Joe,
George and I and our children send our condolences. Did you boys know Joyce and George and I all lived in Carlinville growing up? I took Joyce down to see her Mother a couple of times. George and I enjoyed knowing your family. They loved you so much!
Charlie, I know Darin would join us in these condolences. He lives in Lincoln now. God Bless you and Joe and your families.