Tony Biama

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Family was Tony’s first love.

Tony Lee Biama, 67, a lifelong resident of Coulterville, Illinois, passed away on September 12, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Born May 31, 1959, in Pinckneyville, Illinois, Tony spent his final hours at the O’Fallon, Illinois, home of his sister and brother-in-law, surrounded by family and friends. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Milton R. Biama and Coral Bryant Biama of Coulterville.

He is survived by his siblings, Lu Celia Biama (Jim) Beaver of O’Fallon, Illinois; Thomas J. (Debbie) Biama of Sparta, Illinois; JoNell Biama (Jim) Krohn of O’Fallon, Illinois; Robert M. Biama of Coulterville, Illinois; and Ted B. (Bruni) Biama of Palm Harbor, Florida.

He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Sarah Beaver, Allison (Andy) Jackson, Nathan Biama, Anthony (Nikki) Biama, Mario (Virginia) Biama, Max Biama, Isabella Biama, and Michael (Kaitlin) Krohn; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Dominick Beaver, Drew Jackson, Parker Biama, Adelaide Jackson, Finley Krohn, Maeve Krohn, Skyler Lashley, Chase Lashley, and Colton Lashley. Tony loved his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews dearly. Tony also leaves behind many dear friends, including his best friends, Sid and Laurie Plunkett, as well as many others whom he considered family.

Tony devoted 40 years to the trucking industry. He worked for Jet Oil and Gilster-Mary Lee before retiring from Major Brand Liquor/Hogan Trucking after 24 years of faithful service. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 427 in Red Bud, Illinois, the Ainad Shriners, the Sovereign Knights Harley motorcycle group, and the Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association. Family was Tony’s first love. He also cherished his farm, riding his Harley, pencil sketching, photography, grilling for the Masonic Lodge and Shriners, and lending a hand at every charity event he could.

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Tony was truly one of the good ones—always ready to help anyone in need.

Tony was truly one of the good ones—always ready to help anyone in need. In a final act of generosity, he donated his body to scientific research.

Message the family or offer online condolences at www.wfh-ofallon.com. Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O’Fallon, Ill., is assisting the family.
Memorial donations in memory of Tony may be made online to Shriners Children's Hospital, Alzheimer's Association, or American Cancer Society or may be mailed to Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O'Fallon, IL 62269. 

Celebration of Life 
A Masonic service and celebration of Tony’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on October 31, 2026,
at Hope Lodge 162, 120 Masonic Drive, Sparta, Illinois 62286.