Toby Dean Marshall, 59, of La Fayette, IL passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.
He was born March 18, 1965, in Peoria, IL and was chosen by Rodger Dean and Janet Louise Bateman Marshall as their son. His parents preceded him in death.
He married Kimberly Marie Ayres September 16, 1989, in Edelstein, IL; she survives. He is also survived by his children, Toby M. (Shea) Marshall, Johnathan (Breanna) Marshall, Marie (fiancé, Jareth Buckert) Marshall; grandchildren, Levi, Braxton, Jasper, Arina; siblings, Lynette (Jeffery Ford) Marshall, Douglas (Elaine) Marshall, Kelly Marshall and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Toby graduated from Sparland High School and ICC with an associate’s degree in the Diesel program.
He worked for West Farms.
Toby loved his family and his dog, Tiny. He loved attending his children’s sporting events, working on the farm, driving the Semi and John Deere tractors. He enjoyed eating and watching sports. Toby was an avid Illini and St. Louis Cardinal fan.
Cremation has been accorded and a memorial visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a memorial service following at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at La Prairie United Presbyterian Church 701 County Road 400, Sparland, IL 61565. A funeral luncheon will follow the services at the church.
The family has entrusted Abts Mortuary in Pekin with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at abtsmortuary.com
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