William Edward Loucks

WILLIAM EDWARD LOUCKS, 70, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 11:20 pm, Friday, July 24, 2026 at his residence.

He was born to the late Joseph Marshall and Dorothy May (nee Shaw) Loucks on September 6, 1955 in Pinckneyville, Illinois.

William had worked as an EMT for Medstar Ambulance Service for over 32 years. He enjoyed cars, fishing, traveling, playing washers and Reid’s Harvest House. William loved spending time with his nephews and grandchildren.

Survivors:

   1 Daughter: 

        Clara (Ryan) Waltemate Ellis Grove, IL

   2 Grandchildren: 

        Cierra Creason and Brayden Waltemate

   1 Great Granddaughter due January 2027

   1 Brother: 

        Lyle Dean Neville

   15 Nieces and Nephews: 

        James Neville, Jeff (Kim) Neville, Randy Williams, Sandy Neville, James Loucks, Steven Loucks, Dwayne Loucks, Melinda McIntyre, Kristi (Jordan) Leggans, Misty Loucks, Shain Loucks, Timothy Loucks, Tina Loucks, Tristan Loucks and CJ Loucks

   7 Cousins: 

        Lester Loucks, Cathy Bransfield, Cindy Light, Cristy Leach, Rosie Loucks, Bonnie Jo and Dennis Loucks

   Great Nephew: 

        Anthony Loucks

   Many Other Great Nieces and Great Nephews

Preceded in Death by: Parents, 9 Siblings – Brenda Neville, James Loucks, Gerald Loucks, Harry “Duke” Neville, Donald “Duck” Loucks, Joseph Loucks, Clarence “Tex” Loucks and Charles and John Kelley, Uncle – Clarence “LeRoy” Loucks, Aunt – Katy Loucks, Nephew – Anthony Loucks and 3 Cousins – Donna Fields, David Loucks and Robert Loucks

Memorial Service: 

   2:00 pm, Sunday, August 9, 2026

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Paul Hahn

Visitation: 

   Sunday – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   Randolph County Humane Society