Earl W. Iliff, age 96 of Gary, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 16th, 2022.

He is survived by his daughter Janet (Gordon) Shirey; grandchildren Ben, Kelly, Colleen, and James; great-grandson Kiran; and sister Sylvia Dardin.

He was preceded in death by his parents Van and Anna; son James William, and by his siblings Warren (Evelyn), Eugene (Georgia), and Shirley (Chris) Traicoff.

Graveside service will be held on Friday August 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at RidgeLawn Cemetery in Gary, Indiana. Fellowship will follow.

Earl was a retired driver with Red Top Trucking. He enjoyed flying his own airplane, hunting, fishing, and he loved his dogs. He was a member of the Short Wing Piper Club Incorporated.