Antonia "Toni" Annette Goddard

Antonia “Toni” Annette Goddard (Polinski) passed away on November 12, 2026, at Herrin Hospital. She was born on March 5, 1935, in Marion, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Ruby (Koonce) Polinski.

Annette married John W. Goddard on October 14, 1953. Together, they shared many wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 1989. They were blessed with one son, John O. Goddard.

Toni worked as a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Marion, Illinois, where she retired after many years of service. She also worked answering telephones at TCT. She was a member of Cana Baptist Church and the Rural Letter Carriers’ Union.

Toni was a bright and sparkling personality who enjoyed dressing up and always took pride in her appearance. She was artistically talented and enjoyed playing the piano. She also took great pride in her Lincoln show car, which she enjoyed displaying at local car shows.

She is survived by her son, John O. Goddard.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, John W. Goddard; and her brother, Leonard Eugene Polinski.

Blue Funeral Home, under the direction of Binkley-Ross, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Blue Funeral Home, located at 1704 North Court Street in Marion, Illinois. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Please visit www.binkleyross.com to leave condolences online for the family.