Jeffrey "Jeff" K. Todd

Chenoa - Jeffrey “Jeff” Kent Todd, 75, of Chenoa, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.

Jeff’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Chenoa United Methodist Church. Rev. Charles J. Mendoza and Pastor Deborah Honegger will officiate. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home in Chenoa. A private burial will take place later.

A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Friday, November 13 at Jeff’s favorite establishment, The Finish Line in Chenoa.

Memorial donations may be made in Jeff’s honor to Chenoa United Methodist Church, the Chenoa Fourth of July Committee, or the Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club.

Born January 7, 1951, in Normal, Jeff was the son of Floyd and Hazel (Kent) Todd. He grew up in Chenoa and attended Chenoa High School and Illinois Central College. Throughout his life, Jeff was known for his generosity, his love of family and friends, his honesty, his patriotism, and his willingness to do anything for those he loved. Jeff lived life as he wanted – and was truly one of a kind.

On March 10, 1984, Jeff married Nancy Durham Todd, and together they shared 42 years of marriage. Their life together was filled with love, family traditions, and countless adventures. Among his favorites were the annual family trips to the Lake of the Ozarks with the “Chenoa Family”, winters spent in Fort Myers Beach, and time at his ‘home away from home’ in Smith Center, Kansas.

Jeff was a devoted husband, loving father, brother, proud uncle and grandfather. His greatest joy was his family. He faithfully attended his daughters’ events over the years, and later, those of his grandchildren. He purchased show sheep for his nieces and attended many of their livestock shows. Jeff welcomed many bonus daughters into his life and home over the years and treated them as his own.

Jeff owned and operated Todd’s Standard Oil in Chenoa alongside his dad, Floyd. He later worked for Evergreen FS, delivering fuel to customers and friends. Jeff was a member of Chenoa United Methodist Church and Pheasants Forever. He served as president of the Chenoa Park Board and was a past member of the Chenoa Fourth of July Committee. He was also a founding member of the Route 36 Quail Forever Chapter in Smith Center, Kansas.

Outside of work, Jeff enjoyed gardening, bird hunting, fishing, boating, woodworking, racing, and, of course, happy hour. He had a special love for each of his hunting dogs and could often be found sitting in the garage with his four-legged girls.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Nancy, his daughters, Ashley (Dan) Butler, Kelly (Naethan) Messamore, all of Chenoa, and Haleigh (Dustin) Cox of Linn Creek, Missouri; and his grandchildren Jakob Powell, Blake, Lukas, and Becka Butler; Kennedy and Kamden Cox; and Hanna and Isaac Messamore.

He is also survived by his “favorite” sister, Jill (Chuck) Campbell of Normal, and his “adopted” sister, Kathy Trachsel of Beloit, Wisconsin; nieces Erin (Brian) Redd and Erica (Justin) Turner; four great-nephews and one great-niece; along with many cousins, friends who became family, and honorary daughters.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Hazel, and his parents-in-law, James & Norma Lee Durham.

Jeff leaves behind a lifetime of laughter, memories, and a legacy of love that will live on through his family and all those whose lives he touched. In one final act of generosity, Jeff gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation, making a difference in the lives of 75 people.

Jeff will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever loved.