Randy N. Durham Obituary (1965 - 2020)

Randy N. Durham, 54, of Yorkville, IL., formerly of Pontiac, IL., died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 7:59 PM at his residence. His funeral will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), with Dee Runyon officiating. Burial will be in South Side Cemetery, Pontiac, IL. A visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 AM until the hour of services. In Lieu of flowers, memorials could be made in Randy's name to Livingston County Humane Society or your local Humane Society. The visitation and funeral will be held in accordance with current Covid-19 guidelines. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac is handling the arrangements. Randy was born on December 24, 1965 in Pontiac, IL., a son of William and Ruby "Peg" (Cole) Durham. Randy is survived by: his father William Durham; two brothers: Rodney (Ingrid) Durham, Michael (Bruce) Durham; two sisters: Teresa (Ron) Koehler and Debra Durham; and five nieces who he considered his own children: Abby (Michael), Erin (Luke), Brynne (Jeremy), Erika (Justin), and Gracie. Randy was preceded in death by his mother: Peg Durham, two nephews, Kyle and Zachary, Eris Durham, and his dog, Yaeger. Randy was educated in Pontiac schools and attended IVCC. He was an EMT/ paramedic in Chicago and a paramedic and firefighter for the city of Aurora, IL. He was honored as the city of Aurora's 2010 Firefighter of the Year for saving a toddler from drowning. Randy was an avid Muskie fisherman and loved the Chicago Blackhawks, Cubs and Da Bears.