Hollis Weller

Hollis Weller, age 47, of Beecher, Ill., passed away May 16, 2025.

Loving husband of Cathleen (nee Leake) Weller; very proud father of Maddy, Avery, and Landon; beloved son of Sandy (nee Moore) and Morris Weller; dear brother of Monica (Paul) Tiffany, Clayton Weller and Karl (Julie) Weller; caring brother-in-law of Colleen (Grant) Leake-Griffith and Maureen (Jeff) Copeland; cherished uncle of Kiera, Cammie, Lexi, Justin, Christoph, Kinsley, Kora and Katherine.

Hollis proudly served as a sergeant with the Joliet Police Department for 20 years, dedicating his life to protecting and serving his community. A passionate football fan, he especially loved cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. Hollis had a deep appreciation for firearms and took pride in sharing his knowledge as a firearms instructor. He also enjoyed bourbon, writing, riding his Harley Davidson, music and relaxing by the beach or pool. He was an animal lover and adored his fur-child Roscoe.  

Above all, Hollis cherished his family. Whether coaching his children, attending their sporting events or simply spending quality time together, his greatest joy came from being with those he loved most.

Please no flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorials to his children’s education fund are appreciated.

A local celebration of life will be on Thursday, June 5, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Marquette.