Sheldon Jon Conover, 69, of West Point, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

Sheldon was born on December 19, 1956, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Joseph B. and Idabell (Orwey) Conover. He attended Warsaw schools, receiving his GED later in life. In May of 2011, Sheldon was united in marriage to Lucinda (Shotts) Conover at the courthouse in Carthage, Illinois. She survives. Throughout his working career, Sheldon was employed at various jobs including a factory in Warsaw, a bakery in Peoria and The Office in Basco, where he retired after thirteen years. Sheldon’s free time was spent hunting and fishing, spending time with his family and friends, or sharing beers with his good friend Steven.

Sheldon is survived by his wife Lucinda “Cindy” Conover of West Point, Illinois; children and step-children: Shawn and Jessica Putnam of Hamilton, Illinois, Jeremy (Vanessa) Putnam of Bowen, Illinois, Jessica (Joe) Putnam of West Point, Illinois, Shelly (Drew) Conover of Plymouth, Illinois, Tiffany (Justin) Todd of Augusta, Illinois, Trueman Bishop of Quincy, Illinois, and Steffany (Richard) Bishop of Abington, Illinois; four siblings: Joyce (Paul) Miller of Warsaw, Illinois, Angelia (Bob) Gooding of Warsaw, Illinois, Kevin Conover of Augusta, Illinois, Seldon (Kathy) Conover of Burlington, Iowa; twenty-three grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sheldon is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Weldon and Cletus Conover; and granddaughter Lucinda Kay-Lynn Todd.

Funeral services will be held at 5 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 to 5 pm on Friday directly before the service.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the family in care of Lucinda for expenses.

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.