OBITUARY BJ Delcour, 87 years old, of Hoffman, Illinois, passed away at 5:48 PM on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at his home. He was born October 26, 1937 at the Ely home in St. Clair, Missouri, the son of William E. Delcour and Sadie (Ely) Delcour. On September 1, 1956, BJ married his grade school sweetheart, E. Jane Tourville and she survives. In addition to his wife of 68 years, Jane Delcour of Hoffman, BJ is also survived by one daughter: KD Potts and one granddaughter: Stephanie Brooke (Potts) Emmite and husband Auston; one son: Johnny Joe Delcour and wife Christine and one grandson: Jake Delcour. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and his three children: Debbie, Jeff, and Karla. BJ was a retired yard master of the Burlington Northern Railroad for 35 years. He belonged to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in St. Clair, Missouri. Among his favorite pastimes was hunting, fishing and reading western books. He was a very good card player, especially poker, and his favorite variation was Omaha. BJ also had a passion for comic books, especially Tarzan and Conan. In his younger years he enjoyed body building. Funeral Services for BJ Delcour will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Russell Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in St. Clair, Missouri. In memory of BJ, memorial donations may be made to Moose Heart.