Obituary Detail


Terry R Drilling - 56
2/9/1953 - 12/8/2009

Tampico - Terry R. Drilling, age 56, of Tampico, Illinois died suddenly Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in Sterling, Illinois.

He was born on February 9, 1953 in Paxton, Illinois the son of Roy E. and Jean M. (Wagner) Drilling. Terry was united in marriage on October 19, 1974 to Toni M. Neyrinck in Erie, Illinois. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tampico, and active in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Terry was an avid Illini fan and enjoyed collecting Mickey Mouse memorabilia.

Terry is survived by his wife Toni; three daughters Tammy (Shane) Hannah of Collinsville, Illinois, Tiffany (Adam) Hulbert of Arlington, Texas, Tobi Drilling of Tampico; two grandchildren Adrianne Vongphakdy and Ian Hulbert both of Arlington, Texas; his mother Jean Drilling of Buckley, Illinois; father Roy (Patricia) Drilling of Woodland, California; three step sisters Debra Weber, Linda (Juan) Jimenez both of Woodland, California, and Sheryl (David) Beeson of San Jacinto, California; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Tampico with Msg. Thomas Dzielak officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Tampico, Illinois with a prayer service at 6:30.

Memorials have been established in his memory to the American Cancer Society and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tampico.

Condolences may be sent to www.garlandfuneralhome.com.


Visitation:
Visitation will be held on Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Tampico, Illinois with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m.

Mass:
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Tampico with Msg. Thomas Dzielak officiating.

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Visitor Comments
Tammy and Tammy's Family I am so terribly sorry for your loss. We are praying for you Tammy and your Family during this very difficult time. Tammy you are so strong and positive I pray for you to continue to be this way during this trying time. If you need anything at all please do not hesitate to contact me. Love The Shirley Family Jen, Ryan and Garrett
Jennifer Shirley
12/9/2009 5:14 PM
 
Tammy, Toni, Tiffany and Tobi -- my heartfelt sympathy and prayer for you and your families as you come together in this hour of sorrow.
Michele Hall
12/10/2009 11:38 AM
 
As a friend of Terry's father, I wish to extend my sincere sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. Nancy Niswander-Hesselmann and Family
Nancy Hesselmann
12/10/2009 12:36 PM
 
Tammy, Tiffany, Tobi, and Toni, I met you all a long time ago through 4-H years ago, and just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. I pray for your family and if you need anything, please let my family know. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you all. Beth Dykstra-Payne Family Jon, Beth, Jackson, and Jacob
Beth Dykstra-Payne
12/10/2009 2:01 PM
 
As a friend and co-worker of Tiffany's in Grand Prairie, Texas, I send my heartfelt sympathy to Tiffany and the entire Drilling family for your loss and lift you up in prayer during this difficult time. I especially pray for the strength to endure and the healing of sorrowful hearts through the love of God.
Michael Meeks
12/10/2009 3:15 PM
 
My prayers are with you in this difficult time. Terry was a very special classmate at Buckley-Loda High School, and a wonderful example of determination. May God bless and keep you safe in his arms.
Debbie Henricks Johnson
12/10/2009 7:01 PM
 
We are sorry for your loss of a wonderful husband and father. Our thoughts and prays are with your family. Mark, Chris, and Madison Krum
Chris Krum
12/11/2009 1:53 PM
 
Toni, I'm so sorry to hear about Terry. He will be greatly missed by many of us. He was always willing to help a co-worker and share that wealth of knowledge he had. He was a good man and a good friend. I feel honored to be able to call him a friend. All of you will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Swander
12/11/2009 4:33 PM
 
We'd like to add our sympathies in honor of a GREAT man! Terry always had a warm smile when he stopped in for lunch. Keeping you all in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers.
Don's Seafood & Chicken
12/12/2009 8:14 AM
 
Toni, we were so sorry to hear about Terry. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jeff and Sandi Buller
Jeff Buller
12/12/2009 8:18 AM
 
Toni; I was so sorry to hear about Terry's passing. We were close as children and through school. But communicated only at Christmas in past years. It was always heartwarming to learn of your lives and activities. He was always so happy and so proud of his family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. (One of my favorite childhood pictures is of a birthday party - there were few cousins in the area. The picture of is Terry, Keith Kogler, Mike Brantley, Mike Knake and me. All with big suckers in our mouths!
Laurel and Don Reutter
12/12/2009 7:34 PM
 
Our sincerest sympathy during your time of sorrow. May the good Lord watch over all of you and grant you peace.
Dana and Judy Wolf
12/12/2009 10:24 PM
 
Toni and girls, I am so sorry for your loss. Terry was a very special person to everyone and will always be remembered.
Cheryl Neumann
12/13/2009 1:00 PM
 

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