Craig Zilly

Canton-Craig Zilly, 75, of Canton, passed away, Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home in Canton.

He was born on September 24, 1946, in Aurora Illinois, to Orville and Dorothy (Schoeberlein) Zilly. They preceded him in death along with one step son Daniel Cook.

He is survived by his wife, Mary (Zavodsky) Zilly, whom he married on January 1, 1998.

Also surviving are four children, Stephanie (Mark) Parcheta of Aurora, Colorado, Brian (Lisa) Cook of McHenry, Illinois, Tina (Jeremy) Zilly Carby of Bloomington, Illinois, and Stacy (Chris) McCleave of Aurora, Colorado, eight grandchildren, Jackson, Annabelle, Ava, Emily, Sophie, Norah, Carolyn, and Scott and one great grandson, Griffyn.

Craig served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Guam as a radio broadcaster and hosted the Daybreak Show.

He first worked at WBYS Radio as a broadcaster, he later sold insurance for the Equitable Group, Pekin Insurance and for Sanders Hasty, he also purchased Sanders Hasty in Canton. He retired on June 1, 2015.

Craig was a member of Wesley united Methodist Church in Canton. He was a past president of the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and was also active in the Canton Kiwanis Club. He was a member of Wee - Ma - Tuk Country Club where he enjoyed playing golf.

Craig was also active in many local theater performances, and he also was emcee of numerous events around the Canton area.

Craig enjoyed travelling with his wife and loved listening to new radio stations and radio from the past. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and most of all he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, and especially his dog Franny.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the Church one hour prior to the services.

Military honor's will be rendered following the services at the church.

Memorials may be made to Spoon River College Foundation in honor of Craig Zilly.

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