Edwin L. Goode Jr

Surrounded by his daughters, Edwin L. Goode, Jr, 85, of Putnam, IL left this earth and went to his eternal home with Jesus on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Princeton, IL

Edwin was born on October 03, 1940 in Elmhurst, IL the son of Edwin L. and Marion (Smith) Goode, Sr. He married the love of his life, Janet A. Dylo on June 2, 1962. She preceded him in death on December 24, 2020.

A man of faith, love and strength he was devoted to Jesus. Edwin had various occupations throughout his lifetime, he started as Corporate Controller at Nelson Steel and Wire in Franklin Park, IL; finishing his career owning and operating his insurance agency, E. L. Goode & Associates and NASDA. He was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Hennepin; where he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Edwin enjoyed fishing, horseback riding, being part of Aurora Sportsmen’s Club, and traveling; but most of all he loved his family and spending time with them.

He is survived by his three daughters, Sheryl (Charles) Hillier, Wendy (Wayne) Johnson of Royse City, TX and Renée (Timothy) Tiemann of Princeton; 13 grandchildren, Paul (Brittany) Hillier, Jordyn (Jason) Maier, Ryan (Brooke) Hillier, Johnathan Hillier, Kyle Johnson, Eyan Tiemann, Henry Hillier, Jayden Tiemann, Hannah Johnson, Kirra Tiemann, Aaron Tiemann, Nathan Tiemann, Amelya Tiemann; 4 great-grandchildren, Isabella Hillier, Jace Hillier, Lia Maier and Zoe Maier.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Hennepin, IL with Father Michael Driscoll officiating. Burial of cremated remains will immediately follow at St. Anthony Cemetery in Hennepin. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Memorials may be directed to the Knights of Columbus in Hennepin, IL or Abigail Women’s Center in Mendota, IL.