Cynthia Willis
BEECHER, IL—Cynthia Kay Willis, 74, of Beecher, IL, passed away July 31, 2023 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN.
She was born April 13, 1949 in Salem, IL, the daughter of Herman and Lena Graham. She was a resident of Beecher for 23 years. She was a harness horse owner and former owner of the Water n Hole in Wilmington. She was also a member of the IHHA Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association and USTA United States Trotting Association.
Surviving are her husband, Nelson Willis; granddaughter, McKenna Barton (Pinske); two brothers, Jerry Graham and Ronnie Joe Graham and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandy Pinske (Willis); mother, Lena Graham and father, Herman Graham and two brothers, Sunny Graham and Buddy Graham.
Memorials will be private.