The world bids farewell to Gene Leon Elliott of Rantoul, Illinois, departing on May 15, 2025 at the age of 90. Gene Leon leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gene Leon Elliott to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Oliver J. Elliott and Anna Martin Elliott; and his former wife Lila Mae Saldeen. He is survived by: his wife Loretta Frerichs Fruhling; his children, Doug Elliott of Loda, Cathy Scudder (Randy) of Rantoul, Teri Reuschel (Jeff) of Golden and Cindy Albert (Jim) of Cartersville, Georgia; and his stepchildren, Julian Fruhling (Tami) of Scottsdale, AZ, Janine Fruhling Petersak of Danville, Jeffrey Fruhling of Homer and Jay Fruhling (Julie) of Catlin. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 25 step great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Baier Family Funeral Services (406 E Pells St, Paxton, IL 60957). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 20th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, May 20th 2025 at the Glen Cemetery (602 E Summer St, Paxton, IL 60957).
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.