- Tod Eugene Weidner, 57, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Axiom Healthcare in Flora, Illinois.
Tod was born November 20, 1968 in Flora, Illinois, the son of Kenneth Eugene and Patricia (Bane) Weidner.
Tod loved to laugh and never met a stranger. He befriended all of his neighbors wherever he lived. He was a tinkerer by nature and loved to work on his 1972 Chevelle Hot Rod. Tod loved being outdoors and tending to his garden and his chickens, and he was always the grillmaster during gatherings. He was also an animal lover, especially his dog, Scrap.
Tod is survived by his parents, Kenny and Pat Weidner; siblings, Scott (Julia) Weidner of Yokosuka, Japan, Michael "Jay" Weidner of Clay City, IL, Eric (Melissa) Weidner of Flora, Monica (Mike) Todd of Iuka, IL, Mary (Aaron) Anthony of Clay City, IL; nieces and nephews, Dawson, Erica, and Lance Weidner, Noah Weidner, Melia, Myha, Adrick, Adron, and Macelynn Anthony; special friend, Leona McDowell and his dog, Scrap.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and an infant nephew.
Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City has been entrusted with arrangements.
The funeral service will be held for Tod at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Clay City Fellowship Church in Clay City, with a visitation for friends and family beginning one hour before service time at the church. The family encourages guests to dress casually.
Interment will follow at Dillman Cemetery in rural Sailor Springs, Illinois.
Memorials can be made to the Clay County Cancer Crusaders.
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