Banks & Beals Funeral Home of Dallas City obituary – Elliott Wayne Young, 68, Colusa

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Elliott Wayne Young, 68, of Colusa, Illinois, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his home.

Elliott was born June 14, 1953 BC in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Doren and Norma Lee (Seigfried) Young. On June 9, 1974 he married Frances Peek in Gladstone, Illinois. They later divorced. On January 18, 2004 he married Cynthia Herbert in Nauvoo, Illinois. She survives. 

Elliott was a 1971 graduate of Dallas City High School. Following high school he received his Associates Degree from Southeastern Community College in Burlington, Iowa. He worked in various departments for Sheaffer Pen Co. in Fort Madison for many years. In Elliott’s words “I’m a jack of all trades, master of none, cobbler at best, but I get the job done.”

He enjoyed playing sports in his youth and had a lifelong passion for playing guitar and bass. 

Survivors include his wife: Cynthia; his mother: Norma Lee Young of Pontoosuc; eight children: Toni (Steve) Cloke of Marengo, Illinois, Rebecca (fiancé Damon) Young of Danville, Iowa, Karrie (Jason) Young-McCleary of Burlington, Heidi Young of Mediapolis, Iowa, Crystal Young of Oregon, Daniel (Billie) Young of Indiana, Matthew Young of Colusa, Aaron (Fantazia) Young of Colusa and Audrey Young of Colusa; two step-children: Brandy (Darren) Higgins and Danielle (Eric) Willette and one sister: Leona Young of Pontoosuc. Also surviving are 26 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father: Doren; one brother: Roy Young and one grandchild: Kairyn Young.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2022 at Myers Cemetery, rural Niota, Illinois. Banks & Beals Funeral Home of Dallas City is assisting the family.

A memorial fund has been established in his memory. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Elliott’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.

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