Oblong, Ill
Dennis Paddick
1948 — 2024
Dennis "Denny" Paddick, 75, of Oblong, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital from complications from multiple sclerosis. Denny was born at home in Chauncey on July 4, 1948, to Lyle and Ruby (Madden) Paddick. He grew up on a farm in Hardinville and graduated from Oblong High School in 1966. On July 29, 1967, he married Sherry Taylor. Denny loved farming and often said how he missed it. He enjoyed buying and selling farm machinery, visiting with friends at the lot, and going to farm sales no matter how bad the weather was. He was also a big toy tractor collector. Denny was a loving husband, father and grandfather who would do anything for his family. Over the years, the...