William Farmer

William Lee Farmer Sr., age 80, of Momence, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on August 28, 2026. William was born on April 18, 1946, in Alto Pass, Illinois, the son of Charles Columbus Farmer and Nota West. On December 30, 1988, he married Eloise Farmer in Kankakee, Illinois, and she survives. William worked in electrical maintenance and was a talented man who enjoyed working with his hands. He loved golfing, fishing, and collecting, but he especially enjoyed creating, fixing, and improving things. William had a natural gift for figuring out how things worked and took great pride in his ability to build and repair. His simple passions brought him great happiness and created many cherished memories for his family. In addition to his wife, Eloise, William is survived by his sons, William Farmer Jr., Kenny (Becky) Farmer, and Steve (Zeni) Farmer; his daughters, Michelle (Kyle) Grob and Kristy Farmer; his sister, Mary Schweighart; his brother, Frank (Patty) Farmer; 11 grandchildren, Dylan, Brianna, Aliyah, Alicia, Arielle, Amiyah, Jonathan, Alexas, Jace, Armani, and Areyna; and one great-grandchild, Alayia. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Sandra; several brothers and sisters; and one great-grandchild, Irena. Visitation will be held Friday, September 4, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m, at Jensen Funeral Home in Momence, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded, and burial will take place at Momence Cemetery at a later date