Travis Ray Bollmeier, 45, of Marissa, IL, born October 27, 1976, in Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2022, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Travis liked to fish, hunt, golf, bowl and play cards.  He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents – Hugh & Joan Leverton, Ray & Irene Bollmeier, Ralph & Juanita Dilday and by one aunt – Margie Dilday Legris.

Travis is survived by his parents – Liz and Stanley Dilday, father – Richard (Margaret) Bollmeier, two sisters – Heather (Ricky) Rhodes, and Amanda (David) Cathcart, one brother – Andy (Sherrie Weinhoffer) Dilday, two nephews – Tanner Rhodes and Javier Cathcart, four nieces – Carleigh Rhodes, Ava Cathcart, Jozee Cathcart and Madelyn Dilday, and aunts and uncles – Diana (Rich) Lochman, Russell (Janice) Leverton, Donna (Scott) Langergren, Russell (Shari) Dilday, George Dilday and Mike Legris.

Memorials may be made to Holy Ghost United Church of Christ in Darmstadt, IL.

Visitation: Friends and family will be gathering from 9 – 11 a.m. on Friday April 22, 2022, at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL.

Funeral: services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday April 22, 2022 at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL with Rev. Don Wagner and Rev. Tarrah Vaupel officiating.  Interment will follow at Marissa TWP Cemetery in Marissa, IL.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.

1. mark salanik says:

   05/13/2022 at 8:52 pm

   Heather,
   Sorry to learn of your brother’s passing. I don’t have any regular contact with the old gang from Marissa, so I know it has been a few weeks. I ran into Travis at Mt. Carmel Cemetery some years back when I was visiting my parents’ grave site. May his soul rest in Peace.

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2. Doug and Jane Wagner says:

   04/21/2022 at 8:56 pm

   To all of Travis’ family and friends, so deeply sorry to hear of Travis’ passing. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this most difficult time. May you find peace and rest in Gods comfort.

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   • Dana Chapman says:

     04/26/2022 at 3:33 pm

     So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

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3. Mark Steber says:

   04/20/2022 at 8:36 pm

   Sorry for your family’s loss. May you find peace in the days to come. Prayers and condolences to all of his family and friends.

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4. sylvia shockley says:

   04/20/2022 at 11:09 am

   Liz and Stan There are no perfect words at a time like this. Just to to let know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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5. Cindy Middendorf says:

   04/20/2022 at 12:13 am

   Heather, Liz and Richard, I am so sorry. Sending love to all of you. You”ll be in my thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful memories of Travis be a blessing to you at this time.

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6. Jane Jetter says:

   04/19/2022 at 9:42 pm

   My deepest sympathy to Travis family! My thoughts and prayers are with you!

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7. Carol Malott says:

   04/19/2022 at 6:52 pm

   I’m so very sorry for your loss.
   Travis was loved by everyone.
   Prayers and my condolences to his family.

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8. David & Karen Averbeck says:

   04/19/2022 at 1:20 pm

   Liz & Heather so very sorry to hear about Travis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time..

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9. Rhonda Zimmermann Vasquez says:

   04/19/2022 at 11:02 am

   So very sorry for you loss Liz, Richard & Heather. All of you will be in my thoughts and in my prayers. May God rest his arms among all of you and give you peace.

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10. Pat Graham says:

    04/19/2022 at 9:08 am

    So sorry for the family and friends for their loss.
    He will be missed 🙏

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    • Jamie Hamon says:

      04/20/2022 at 10:06 am

      Travie B I’m so sorry I hadn’t seen you since Coalfest. I will miss your voice jokes and hugs so much. Find Erich he’s waiting for you.

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11. Butch and Rosann Amann says:

    04/19/2022 at 8:48 am

    Sincere sympathy to Travis’ family. Will say prayers for all of you

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12. Lynn Warner says:

    04/19/2022 at 6:55 am

    Liz and Stan:
    So sorry to hear of your loss. It is very hard to lose a sibling. My prayers are with you and your family. God keep you in his care.

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    • Mary and Dean Laumbattus says:

      04/19/2022 at 11:06 pm

      Heather prayers for you and your family to get you through this difficult time. Rest in Peace Travis.🕊

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13. Tina Waller says:

    04/19/2022 at 1:57 am

    Rest in peace my friend. 🕊A prayer for comfort to all the family.🕊

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    • Angie Henson says:

      04/19/2022 at 10:58 am

      RIP TRAVIE! You are loved and will be missed more than you will ever know! Gonna miss those hugs! You better be waiting for me with your arms open! My condolences to family and friends.

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    • Debra Leverton says:

      04/19/2022 at 10:19 am

      So sorry for your loss.

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