Richard I. Hayes Obituary (1944

Richard I. Hayes, 77, of Downs, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 10:42 P.M. at home. Richard was born on October 9, 1944, a son of William and Delpha Harper Hayes. He married Jean Patterson on September 14, 1963. She passed April 19, 2018. He is survived by his son, Richard (Leigh) Hayes; stepson, David (Connie) Voegele; two granddaughters, Ericka (Justin) Schroeder and Ashlyn Hayes; two great-grandsons, Tucker and McCoy; two brothers, Bill (Tita) Hayes and Robert (Delaine) Hayes; two sisters-in-law, Judy and Mary Hayes; several nieces and nephews; and special neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and three brothers. Richard was a retired contractor. There will be no services at this time. Memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, 205 N. Williamsburg Dr., Bloomington, Illinois 61704. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home of Le Roy, Illinois, is assisting the family with arrangements. The family would like to thank his hospice nurse, Bonnie for her excellent care and compassion for Richard during his illness.