Ronald "Ron" L. Call

Ronald L. "Ron" Call, 80, of Spring Bay, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Ron had bravely fought a three year battle with ALS and was an inspiration to all he encountered.

Ron was born on December 28, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to Lester and Gladys (Brown) Call. He married his childhood sweetheart, Linda Schoonover on January 6, 1962 and they were blessed with nearly 61 years of a beautiful marriage.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda of Spring Bay; two sons, Dan (Gloria) Call of Madison, WI and Christopher (Ranae) Call of O'Fallon, IL; one sister, Linda Dodwell; three granddaughters, Jessica (Sam) Connor, Victoria (Kyle) Vossekuil, and Savana Call; one great-granddaughter, Adeline Connor; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law.

Ron was employed by the Peoria Journal Star for over 40 years. He was very active in his community and church his entire life, served on the Spring Bay Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, serving as chief for three years. He served on both the Riverview and Metamora school boards for many years as well as the County Board.

Ron loved people and that love was returned to him. He smiled and laughed easily, always with a twinkle in his beautiful blue eyes. He was an awesome husband, brother, dad, and grandpa who adored his grandchildren (each claiming that she was his favorite) and great-granddaughter. Many good memories were made at his home on the lake. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing and telling stories. We were all so blessed to have him be a huge part of our lives and he will be remembered and missed and loved forever.

We will be forever grateful for the many caregivers who assisted Linda and gave him such loving care during his illness, especially Patty, Amber, Barbara, Frannie, and Russ.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 12, 2022 at RiversEdge United Methodist Church in Spring Bay with Pastor Binu Peniel officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until service time, also on Monday at the church. Burial will be in Spring Bay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter, 5315 North Clark Street, #650, Chicago, IL 60640, OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, 8639 IL-91, Peoria, IL 61615 or RiversEdge United Methodist Church, 500 North Chicago Street, East Peoria, IL 61611. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

RiversEdge United Methodist Church
500 North Chicago Street, East Peoria IL 61611

OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home
8630 State Route 91, Peoria IL 61615

ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter
5315 North Clark Street, #650, Chicago IL 60640