Neil L. Storm

Neil L. Storm
(October 1, 1949 – March 19, 2021)

Neil L. Storm, 71, of Lakewood, IL, passed away on March 19, 2021 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to Blessings in a Backpack or Shelby County Senior Center and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.

Neil was born on October 1, 1949 in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Ervin and Hazel (Austin) Storm. He graduated from Shelbyville High School in the Class of 1967 and went on to attend Southern Illinois University on a football scholarship.   He returned home and farmed in the Lakewood area until his retirement.  Neil was a member of the Shelby County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and also served on the Shelbyville Community Unit #4 School Board. In 1968, Neil married Tammy Robbins, with whom he had two sons, Doug & Ian. He married Kathie Banning Russell on March 9, 1991 and they shared 30 happy years of marriage.

He is survived by his wife, Kathie; children, Doug Storm (Sarah) of Bloomington, IN, Ian Storm (Jill) of St. Louis, MO, Lia Koehler (Kris) of Shelbyville, IL, and Evan Russell (Rebecca) of Shelbyville, IL; brother, Gary Storm (Kathie) of Lakewood, IL; eight grandchildren, Adam, Peter, Elliot, Oliver, Jasper, Jordan, Christian, and Charlie.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ervin Storm on February 1, 1987; mother, Hazel Storm on January 27, 2018; sister, Cheryl McClellan on March 19, 2020; and daughter-in-law, Maria Adam Storm on December 14, 2005.

Neil enjoyed many things during his life, notably golfing (particularly with his sons) and sharing wine with family and friends. He loved beach vacations and good conversation. He lived his life in a big way and his children remember feeling like “tiny fellas” in his large presence. Additionally, it should be noted that he never allowed a competitor to successfully “shoot the moon” when playing hearts!

Neil will be missed and his memory cherished.