David E. Hoy

David E. Hoy, age 77, passed away on December 18, 2025. Loving husband of 56 years to Lynette J. Hoy; Beloved father to Colleen L. (Nicko) Sahlas; Cherished brother to Donald A. (the late Nancy) Hoy and the late Robert P. A. (Riese) Hoy; Dear uncle, cousin and friend of many.

David was a strong Christian and had an unwavering faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. From 2006 until his passing, he served as Board Chairman for Keep Believing Ministries, an international Not-for-Profit Christian ministry. David was active on the church Board and other leadership roles and taught Bible classes at his church, Western Springs Baptist Church, and played guitar on the worship team. He was chairman of the Elder Board for more than a decade at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois.

David made tremendous sacrifices for his family. A dedicated husband, father and father-in-law, he was the rock for his family with words of wisdom, support, and strength. His warm, magnetic and gregarious nature made him the life of the party and he never met a stranger.

In 2025, David celebrated 40 years of running the Law Offices of Hoy & Sahlas, LLC, a successful, father-daughter law firm with his daughter and law partner of 25 years, Colleen L. Sahlas.

David enjoyed singing, playing guitar, fishing, hiking and spending time with family and friends.

Visitation for David will be from 4:00PM - 7:30PM on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558, where a Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00AM. Interment at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery will be private.

If desired, the Funeral Service for David can be streamed live at the following link -- wsbc.link/memorial

In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s name may be made to Keep Believing Ministries at www.keepbelieving.com