Joel Maddy

Joel Maddy, 66, of Princeton, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Joel was born on November 5, 1958 in Kewanee, IL the son of Gordon and Leda (Askren) Maddy. He graduated from Fulton High School in 1976. In his younger years Joel trained and showed Quarter Horses. He then went to Vidal Sassoon cosmetology school and became a licensed hair dresser; owning his own salon for a number of years. Joel then went on to become an over the road truck driver for many years prior to his retirement.

He is survived by his 6 siblings, Vivian Roffey of Germantown Hills, Wayne Maddy of Massillon, OH, Barbara (Lee) Carper of Princeton, Mary (Mert) Newman of Kewanee, Alice Maddy of Princeton, and Clair (Kent) Cook of East Peoria, along with a host of nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Joel was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Rebecca Maddy, Larry Maddy, Dale Maddy, John Maddy and Paul Maddy.

June 1st, 2025 Joel made the most important decision of his life. He admitted he was a sinner and repented. He believed that Jesus died on the cross for him and was forgiven. He believed that Jesus rose from the grave 3 days later giving him Eternal Life. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation, old things have passed away behold all things have become new. Joel became a new creation. John 3:16. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that Whoever Believes in Him shall not perish but shall have Everlasting Life. Joel’s response after asking Jesus into his life was “now I am ready for Heaven”. His second response was “I wish I had done this years ago”. Now is the day of salvation!!!

Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Sheffield Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.