John Elmer Daniels
December 30, 1937 - December 21, 2018
John E. Daniels, age 80, of Amboy, died Friday, December 21, 2018, at the home of his daughter in Richardson, TX following an illness. John was born December 30, 1937, in Amboy, the son of Delmar J. and Helen (Stouffer) Daniels. John worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation for over 40 years prior to his retirement in 2001. He enjoyed traveling, trading cars, and raising Dachsunds. John also loved teasing and telling jokes. He married Nancy Ortgiesen in Amboy October 18, 1958. She preceded him in death February 23, 2010. He was also preceded in death by 3 sons Kenneth, Keith, and Joseph Daniels; 2 brothers Harold and Leroy Daniels. Survivors include his children Linda (Keith) Edwards of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Janice (Martin) Bybee of Richardson, TX, and John (Tracy) Daniels of Hermitage, PA; 7 grandchildren Jennifer, Donald, Patrick, Andrew, Sean, Ona, and John Austin; 3 great-grandchildren Kelley Elizabeth, Calvin Patrick, and Kaylie Elizabeth; 1 sister Eileen (John) McConnell of Kirksville, MO; several nieces and nephews. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held on Saturday January 19, 2019, at 3:00 PM in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy with the Rev. Mark Glenn, officiating. Private burial of cremains will be at a later date in Woodside Cemetery in Lee Center. Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 2:00 PM until time of service in the funeral home. Memorials have been established to Granny Rose Animal Shelter and Amboy Fire Department.
John E. Daniels, age 80, of Amboy, died Friday, December 21, 2018, at the home of his daughter in Richardson, TX following an illness. John was born December 30, 1937, in Amboy, the son of Delmar J. and Helen (Stouffer) Daniels. John worked... View Obituary & Service Information