William "Bill" Joseph Daniell

William “Bill” Joseph Daniell, age 90 of Mattoon, IL passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL. A graveside service in his honor will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon, IL; Reverend Rachel Moore will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted by Mattoon VFW Post 4325. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is charge of services. Bill was born on March 27, 1934, to the late Robert L. and Roberta M. (Mansfield) Daniell. He married Mary Louise Thurman on May 3, 1958, in Ironton, MO; she preceded him in death on June 9, 1995. He is survived by their two sons, Bruce Daniell and wife Bobbi of Mattoon, IL, Brian Daniell of Mattoon, IL; two daughters, Vicki Daniell of Mattoon, IL, Johnna Megeff and husband Randy of Savoy, IL; seven grandchildren: Chelsea Daniell and significant other Ryan Hall of Humboldt, IL, Sidney Megeff of Champaign, IL, Braidy Megeff of St. Petersburg, FL, Griffin Megeff of Champaign, IL, Shannon Daniell and significant other Evan Clark of Mattoon, IL ,Dalton Compton and fiancée Emmy Barr of Mattoon, IL, James Moore of Mattoon, IL; two great-grandchildren, Delaney and Landrie Stephens; and one sister, Wanda Isle of Loda, IL. He is preceded in death by one son, one grandson, five brothers, two sisters, and one son-in-law. Bill honorably served our country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict; he was a proud veteran. He held various memberships at within numerous organizations: VFW Lodge Post 4325, American Legion, Elks Club, and Moose Lodge. He was a longtime member at Marshall Avenue Christian Church in Mattoon, IL. He was a certified public accountant and owned and operated Daniell Produce/Bernardini Fruit Company for many years prior to his retirement. During retirement, Bill enjoyed traveling, but above all, he was “Pappy” to all who knew and loved him. Bill was a devoted family man, and his children and grandchildren meant the world to him. He will be lovingly remembered. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL for the loving care and respect given to Bill over the past year. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.

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William "Bill" Joseph Daniell

March 27, 1934 - June 9, 2024