Vernon L. Donley Obituary (1950 - 2023)

Vernon L. Donley, 72, of Pontiac, IL formerly of Cullom, IL died Wednesday January 4, 2023 at St Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. A private family graveside burial will be held later in the year, following cremation. Memorials in Vernon's name may be made to Livingston County Humane Society. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Vernon (Bud) was born on February 27, 1950 in Pontiac, Il a son of Vernon C. and Dorothy (Shell) Donley. Survivors include: son: Robert V Donley of Piper City, Il; daughter: Lori Ann (Mike) Baillargeon of Ocoee, FL; Six grandsons: Skylar (Julie) Merideth, Michael (Shelby) Merideth, Branden Haag, Alexander Haag, David (Megan) Rawcliffe and Ayden Capon; two great granddaughters: Kylie Merideth and Georgia Rawcliffe; four sisters: Rita Scanlon, Bernice Moritz, Diane (Richard) Johnson and Judy Donley and many nieces and nephews. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Beverly Moritz, Carol Schade and Jean Deany. Bud was a 1968 graduate of Cullom High School and a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed animals, listening to books, playing cards, going out to eat and meeting friends for coffee.