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     Benjamin Leonard Boitnott Benjamin Leonard Boitnott Sr., 64, of Waynesville passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington on Sunday May 12, 2024. The family will hold a celebration of life later. Ben was born in Bloomington on December 31, 1959, to Leonard and Geraldine King Boitnott. He married Carol "Kathy" Durbin on September 15, 2000, in Canton. She survives. He is also survived by his father Leonard of Bloomington, two sons, Ben Jr (Amy) Boitnott of Waynesville, TJ Boitnott of New Hampshire, two daughters, Kimberly of Bloomington and Kristina of Florida, two stepsons, Tim Durbin of Greenfield, and Tom Folks III of Bloomington, many grandchildren, including, Destany, Drake, Mikayla, Madyson, Mariah, Conner, JeriLynn, Cora, Dean, Dezzy, Tray, and Emily as well as his siblings, Ricky Boitnott, Vicky (Dick) Griffieth, Lisa Hunt, Rodney (Glenda) Boitnott, and Wayne Boitnott. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine, his son Chris, sister Tammy, and niece Amber Mallicoat. Ben was a diesel mechanic for many years at Midwest Fiber in Bloomington. He loved fishing, camping, and working on vehicles. Kathy was the love of his life. Ben was recently baptized by the pastor at Waynesville Christian Church.³ He was born on December 31, 1959 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Teresa Faye Stilton on September 9, 1978 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Benjamin Leonard Boitnott married Carol Durbin on September 15, 2000 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.³ Benjamin Leonard Boitnott died on May 12, 2024 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, at age 64.³

     Her married name was Rusk.² Tammie Sue Boitnott married James Rusk.² Tammie Sue Boitnott was born on July 12, 1964 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.² She died on August 23, 2019 at Lincoln, Logan Co., Illinois, at age 55.² She Tammie Sue Rusk, 55, of Lincoln, passed away August 23, 2019, at The Christian Village. Tammie was born July 12, 1964, in Bloomington, IL., the daughter of Leonard and Geraldine (King) Boitnott. She married James Rusk, he survives. She enjoyed crafts, painting, animals, people and hummingbirds. She was a kind hearted person who always saw the good in others. Surviving are her parents; husband, James Rusk; daughters, Sheena Becker (Sam) and Tamara Kroeger (Randall); step daughter, Shawanda Rusk; grandchildren, Destinee Monetle, Leigha Marie, Robert Ernest, Delilah Jean, Remington, Evan, Chris and Trevyn; siblings, Vickie, Lisa, Ricky, Rodney, Wayne and Benjamin and several nieces and nephews also survive. It's not goodbye, it's Later Gator! She was preceded in death by her children, Shawn Michael and Tanya; 2 infant grandchildren; grandchildren, Hannah Elizabeth, Randall Eugene Vanover III and Antonio Rusk and sister, Donna Tangman. on August 28, 2019.²

     Bobby Lee Biggs was buried at Biggs Family Cemetery, Penhook, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 24, 1977 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on November 25, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.³