Hanna City- Nyle W. Staley, 82, of Hanna City, passed away at 2:22 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria surrounded by his family. He was born in Peoria to Elbert W. and Nellie Marie (Anna) Taylor Staley. Nyle married Linda Saupe in Peoria on July 22, 1961. They were married just shy of 60 years when she passed on July 16, 2021. He later married Judy Casey on July 14, 2024. She survives.
He is also survived by his two daughters, Lori (Paul) Brian of Hanna City and Lisa (Donald) Kraus of Peoria;step-daughter, Sarah Barnard; step-son, Joel Jackson; grandchildren, Wes (Brittany Thompson) Staley, Tyler (Amanda) Staley, Clay (Kelsey) Staley, Logan King, Tyler (Kristyn) Brian, Johnathon Kraus, Steven (Samantha) Fisher, Brooke (Zack) Milner, Briana (Adam) Wright, Pacie Anne Barnard, Tristan Jackson and Hayden Jackson; 18 great-grandchildren, Lacie, Rory, Jaxson, Ryann, Luna, Brentley, Luca, Rylan, Paislee, Landon, Sydney, Blake, Layne, Brycen, Kodilynn, Freya, Scarlett, Aurora and Emmett; two brothers, Lyle (Sue) Staley and David (Kay) Staley; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; parents; four sisters; and four brothers.
Nyle was a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Operating Engineers Local 649 and owned and operated Nyle Staley Ready Mix, retiring in 2005. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, serving on many committees and the session until his health would no longer allow it. Nyle was a member of the Peoria County Sheriff's Posse, Shriners, 4-Ever 4’s Model A Club, the Illinois Team Penning Association, Peoria County 4-H Horse Show Superintendent and the Hanna City Saddle Club. He was on the planning committee for the James Spurgeon Equestrian Park (Jubilee Horse Park) and helped cut most of the trails for trail riding.
Nyle was a cowboy through and through, a family man, and possessed a work ethic that could not be matched. His sense of humor was large and ever-present, and he could yarn a story that kept you captivated, laughing, and hanging on for the punchline. Some of his greatest joys came from attending his grandkids sporting events and rodeos, playing poker with his poker club and dancing and listening to music with his wife Judy.
He lived his life by a cowboy code, based in a strong faith, work for what you get, give more than you take, protect your family and your herd, roll with the punches, and have some fun along the way. Some of the best times of his life were spent trail riding with family and friends, and Team Penning with his cowboy buddies. He fought the fight with his heart issues for years and was a walking miracle. We know he is now rejoicing in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, and our mom was waiting to greet him with open arms.
Nyle’s funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Pastor Cindy Bean will officiate. His visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 also at the funeral chapel. An additional visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Interment will take place in Trivoli Cemetery in Trivoli.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, South Side Mission or First Presbyterian Church of Farmington.
Online condolences may be left for Nyle’s family at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com
