Alice M. Crowell, 96, died May 11, 2011, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing home, Mt. Morris, Ill. Alice was born Aug. 29, 1914, in Clare, the daughter of George and Nellie (Rich) Lambert., She was a DeKalb High School Graduate, class of 1932, and she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Northern Illinois University. She also earned a master's degree in Education from NIU in 1962., Alice married Frank Crowell on Jan. 1, 1941, in DeKalb; he died in 1971. Alice was a public school, in a one room school near Sycamore for three years, then she taught in the Mt. Morris Elementary Schools for a period of 32 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris. Alice was a member of the Dorcas Circle of the Lutheran Church, several quilting groups, the Ogle County Retired Teachers, the Mt. Morris Senior Center, serving on the board for ten years, and the current events club. Alice was also a world traveler. Alice and her friend, Ruth Balluff, were interested in barns, and after their retirement, they worked up a program, "Barns: a Disappearing Treasure," which was presented to many organizations., Alice is survived by her daughter, Carol Deemer of DeKalb; two grandsons, Rob (Lori) Deemer of Dunkirk, N.Y. and Chris (Debbie) Deemer of Salt Lake City, Utah; great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Karissa and Caleb; and brothers, Milton Lambert and Walter (Janice) Lambert, both of DeKalb., She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank; and two sisters, Mary Brooks and Eleanor Taylor., Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris with the Rev. Steven Erickson officiating. Visitation will be from Monday, May 23 in the church from 10 a.m. until the service time. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris. Memorials to L.O.M.C. or Mt. Morris Public Library. |
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Roberta S. Altier, nee Kowlsky , 79, beloved wife of the late William C.; loving mother of Guy (Susan), Kathleen (James) Atwood, Nicole (Joe) Wolfgram ..... |
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Sophia Armonis, nee Theodoropoulos. Born in Archaia Corinth, Greece. Beloved wife of John Armonis; loving mother of Vicky (Jim) Chiakulas, Stacy (Dr. John) Venetos, ..... |
Arvel R. "Ozzie" Davis, 89, of Sycamore, Ill., passed away Jan. 29, 2011, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Born Feb. 27, 1921, in Malta, Mont., to Jesse L. and Cora (Mathews) Davis, he married Carolyn M. Clarner March 29, 1941, in Clinton, Iowa. He married Velma L. Thyberg April 23, 1988, at Hillcrest Covenant Church, DeKalb., He was a member of Hillcrest Covenant Church, Sycamore, 1392,, Post 5768, Kishwaukee Archery Club, National Society Automotive Engineers and Sycamore Golf Club since 1950., He was the former president of DeKalb Industrial Management Club, and former Alderman of Sycamore's 1st Ward. He owned Ozzie's Snack Shop and was the original owner of The Pizza Wheel, both in Sycamore., He was a foreman and tool and die engineer employed by Ideal Industries in Sycamore. He was a real estate broker since 1966., He was a, veteran, serving as a Private 1st Class in the Army's 25th division in the South Pacific. He was a, and, recipient., Ozzie graduated DeKalb High School in 1939, and was an avid golfer., He is survived by his loving wife, Velma; three daughters, Sandra (Kenneth) Yunek of Sycamore, Carole Bellamy of Medford, Wis., and Gayle (Alan) Volpp of Hampshire; twin sons, Randall (Nellie) Davis of Sycamore and Darrel Davis of Rockford; one stepson, Larry Thyberg of Bullhead City, Ariz.; two stepdaughters, Dona (Cletus) O'Donnell of Madison, Wis., and Diane (Kenneth) Hightower of Auburn Hills, Mich.; one brother, Roy (Marilyn) Davis of DeKalb; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five stepgrandchildren; six great-stepgrandchildren; and many nephews, nieces and cousins., He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Carolyn in 1983; two stepgrandsons, Randy Thyberg and Ben Hightower; three brothers, Lloyd, Ward and Forest "Bud" Davis; and one son-in-law, Ray Bellamy., Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Hillcrest Covenant Church in DeKalb, Pastor Steve Larson officiating. Visitation at 1 p.m. at the church until time of the service. A military burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore. |
Ada Hausman, 102 ROCKFORD - Ada Hausman, 102, of Rockford died Friday, May 20, 2011, in Asta Care Center of heart failure. Born April 2, 1909, in Iowa. Moved to Rockford in 1941. Preceded in death by her first husband, John Fishel; and second husband, Rudy Hausman. Employed many years by Globe Imperial Co. Member of Riverside Assembly of God Church and was a loving Christian. Survivors include daughter, Angie (Jim) White; stepdaughter, Pauline Zummuto; stepson, Chuck Hausman; special friend, Marion; also, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, Don Fishel; three sisters; three brothers; one grandson; and one granddaughter. Special thanks to Asta Care and Passages Hospice for their care and compassion. We will miss her dearly and love her for eternity. Service at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Riverside Assembly of God Church, 4242 W. Riverside Blvd., with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time. The Rev. Moore and the Rev. Turner will officiate. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Riverside Assembly of God Church. |
CRYSTAL LAKE – Agnes R. Boehmke, 89, of Crystal Lake, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at The Springs of Crystal Lake., She was born Jan. 15, 1922, in Crystal Lake, to Albert R. and Emma W. Zilly., She attended school in Crystal Lake and graduated from Crystal Lake High School, Class of 1940. She married Donald H. Boehmke on April 27, 1947. She enjoyed baking and cooking for her family, was a foster mother to many area children, and was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake., She is survived by four children, James (Della) Boehmke, Sheri (Alan) Clark, Patricia Caywood and Robert (Michelle) Boehmke; her grandchildren, Michael and Erik Boehmke, Amy (Jerry) Zimmer, Jill and Todd Clark, Erin and Matthew Caywood, and Nathan, Jared and Caleb Boehmke; her great-grandchildren, Jacob and Joshua Clark and Samantha Zimmer; and her sister, Lorraine Wessler. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald in 1999; an infant son, Larry; an infant daughter, Cheryl; and her brothers, Paul, Erv and Norman, Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake. The visitation will continue from 10 am until the service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 932 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. The Rev Paul Schuth will officiate. Interment will be private., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010; or Prince of Peace Music Fund at the above address. Online condolences visit |
COULTERVILLE -- Albert Henry Mahnke, 73, died at 5:23 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Coulterville Care Center., Arrangements are incomplete at McDaniel Funeral Home in Tilden. |
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LeROY — Alfred L. Stoops, 87, of LeRoy, formerly of Cooksville, died at 11:25 p.m. Thursday (May 19, 2011) at Heartland Manor Care, Normal. |
Anna was born Sept. 18, 1926, at her parent's home in rural Alexandria, a daughter of Arthur and Alma Jesberg Dienst., She married Ralph Guilford in 1946 and they were the parents of a daughter, Beverly. Following their divorce, she was married to Robert Ware, who later preceded her in death. She was reunited with a former schoolmate, Gerald "Jerry" Rankin Miller, who also had been widowed, and they were married June 16, 1999. They made their home in Clark County, which she loved so very much. He died Nov. 15, 2010., Anna was raised in "the bottoms" of Clark County, Mo. She attended Keystone School, received her teaching certificate from Kirksville State Teacher's College, and then taught at Keystone and Mount Albia schools before moving to Quincy and teaching second grade for the next 29 years at Washington School. During part of that time, she was co-owner of Bob Ware Tours., She loved to travel, play cards, collect items, raise a garden, and grow and care for flowers. She also was an avid shopper. Anna never knew a stranger, could talk for hours on end, and wasn't happy unless cooking a big meal for family and friends. She had a servant's heart that insisted on her being hostess as she enjoyed fellowship with her family. If you ever met Anna, you were included as part of her family. Her love for others knew no boundaries., Survivors include four grandchildren, Stephannie (Jeff) Guilfoyle of San Diego, Calif., Janna (the Rev. Pat) McKenna of Chattanooga, Tenn., Rebecca Kathleen "Katie" Steckler and fiance, Nick Feer, of Blair, Neb., and Chad Nathan (Jenny) Steckler of Omaha, Neb.; four stepchildren, Dr. Ed (Peggy) Ware of Knoxville, Tenn., Louise (Bill) Bash of Kahoka, Russell (Beverly) Miller of New Bloomfield and Jerry Lee (Teresa) Miller of Kahoka; 13 great-grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; 19 stepgreat-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Dalene and Harve Bergman and Rosie Miller, all of Memphis, Mo.; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family whom she loved as her own., She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Robert Ware and Gerald "Jerry" Miller; a daughter, Beverly Guilford Steckler; a stepdaughter, Greta Ware; and siblings, Daniel Dienst, Elda Deardoff and Melda Melcher., SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Wilson Funeral Home, Kahoka, with Pastor Martin Eden and Pastor Dan Deardoff conducting. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery in rural Kahoka., VISITATION: after 9 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with family present from 5 to 8 p.m., MEMORIALS: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Quincy, Zion Cemetery or donor's choice., ARRANGEMENTS: Wilson Funeral Home, Kahoka. |
Reiss-Habbe ALTAMONT - Anna Rose Reiss-Habbe, 62, Altamont, died Thursday (May 19, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Kull Funeral Chapel, Altamont. |
Artie was born Nov. 28, 1920, in Quincy, a son of Stephen J. and Theresa Schnetzler Vahlkamp. He married Norma Jean Stith on June 1, 1953, in Hannibal, Mo., and she survives., Artie was assistant foreman at International Shoe Co. before serving in the 6th Infantry of the U.S. Army during World War II. After he returned from the war, he worked as a bartender for 25 years for Walter Terwelp and Chuck Monckton. Artie retired in 1970., He attended St. Francis Grade School and Quincy High School., Chapter 138, the Veterans of Foreign War Chapter 5129, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32, National Association 6th Infantry Division, Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, the NRA and Ducks Unlimited., Artie formerly volunteered at the Illinois Veterans Home, and coached Little League for several years., Survivors include his wife, Norma, of Quincy; three sons, Michael "Mick" Vahlkamp, Marty (Nancy) Vahlkamp and Stephen C. (Sharon) Vahlkamp, all of Quincy; a brother, Robert Vahlkamp of Cape Coral, Fla.; a sister, Catherine (Harold) Spilker of Quincy; a special granddaughter, Anna Marie Vahlkamp, of Quincy; several grandchildren and stepgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews., He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank, Steve, Raymond and Lawrence Vahlkamp; and sisters, Helen Nelson, Marie Brinks and Clara Fries., SERVICES: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Burial with military honors by American Legion Post 37 will be in Calvary Cemetery., VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home., MEMORIALS: St. Francis Grade School., ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. |
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BLOOMINGTON — Arthur W. Sayers, 85, of Bloomington died peacefully at his home Saturday (May 21, 2011), surrounded by his family. |
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Leo J. Baran, 90, of Melrose Park, passed away May 20, 2011. Devoted husband of the late Beverly, nee Gintz; loving father of June, Joseph, ..... |
Barbara J. Najera, 67, of Sycamore, died Thursday, May 19, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loving family., She was born July 10, 1943, in Robinson, the daughter of Carl and Pauline (Seaney) Baker. She worked for AG Communications in Genoa for many years. She will be dearly missed by her children and grandchildren., Barbara is survived by one son, Michael (Amanda) Swinson of Rochelle; one daughter, Dorothy Gibbens of Sycamore; two grandchildren, Rachael Swinson of Rochelle and Andrew Gibbens of Sycamore; one brother, Raymond (Beverly) Baker of Sycamore; and several nieces and nephews., She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Donna Gibbens., Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore, with Judy Bergeson, Diaconal minister officiating. Her visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb., In lieu of flowers, memorials for Barbara Najera can be made to the local family-owned and -operated, Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For information, visit, or call 815-895-2833. |
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Genevieve Geraldine, "GiGi or Jeri," Basinger, 94 years old, of Joliet, IL, died May 18, 2011, in Oro Valley, AZ. Beloved mother of Jodi (Kevin) ..... |
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Joseph Ceasar Bernardi, 85, formerly of Chicago and Park Ridge, died May 18, 2011, in Dubuque, IA. Beloved husband of Kathryn; loving father of ..... |
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Steven C. Bielaga, 53, a resident of Naperville, IL for 20 years, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2011. He was born August 6, 1957 ..... |
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Mary Jane Bisbee, nee Friberg , age 86, of Ft. Myers passed away Saturday morning May 14, 2011 at Manor Care Nursing Home in ..... |
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Koopmann, Barbara Ann (nee Hellmann) Age 79 years old, entered eternal life the way she lived on earth, quietly and peacefully, on May 5, 2011, at Joliet Community Hospice, with four generations present surrounding her with their love. Barbara was born in Champaign IL on November 28, 1931 to Charles Hellmann (2001) and Aline Hurley (1973) and married her husband, of 56 years, James (October 2010) in 1954. She had two daughters, Sharon (David) Trizna of Joliet and Kim (Michael Pavese) Koopmann of Ft Myers FL, two grand daughters, Kirsten (Anthony) Frankovich of Joliet and Kaitlyn Trizna of Grand Rapids MI, and two great grandchildren, Grace and Parker Frankovich of Joliet. Barbara was a graduate of St. Patrick Crade School in Joliet and Joliet Central High School (1949). Early in her life she worked for Illinois Bell Telephone and Caterpillar. Barbara's mother was a business owner/hairdresser in Joliet. After her passing, Barbara managed and maintained her mother's beauty salons. She then worked at the Joliet Medical Croup in the Insurance Dept, before moving to Ft. Myers, Florida in 1980. In Florida, she found enjoyment working at a Children's Boutique and a Women's Dress Shop, as well as at the Ft. Myers Airport Gift Shop. Barbara truly relished working there because of the interesting people she would meet on their travels. She also volunteered at Health Park Hospital in Ft. Myers, Florida. Barbara enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was at the beach listening to the waves, relaxing at the pool, boating, or gazing at the beauty of a sunset. She loved to go on cruises, travel, and play cards. She treasured the time spent with her grand children when they would visit, and always looked forward to "coming home' to Joliet to see them, and catch up with her old friends, whom she dearly missed. In Florida, "Barbie" was fortunate to have a loving and caring friend, Joan Crowther. She logged countless hours of laughter with her and her wonderful family over the years. Barbara's family describes her as a kind, soft spoken, thoughtful, and honest woman. Her daughters turned to her for help, advice, and reassurance, and she always came through. She was a shining example to others of what it means to be a good person. She was also a very private person, who never liked confrontation, and anything you told her was kept confidential. She was a gift to all who knew her. Barbara was a petite woman with an insatiable appetite. She loved to dine out with family and friends and was often heard saying, "Any meal that you don't have to cook or clean up makes it that much more delicious!" She had quite the collection of menus and match books from restaurants too! She would never consider herself an excellent cook, but each family member had their favorites she would make for them. Barbara moved "back home" to Joliet in 2007 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's a few years earlier. The disease was a difficult one and left Barbara unable to enjoy her favorite things for much too long. But her family rejoices and celebrates her life, knowing that her passing returns her health and memory to her. Barbara would want to thank the compassionate staff at Joliet Community Hospice, Dr. Raymond Orenic, Dr. John Walsh, Dr. R.W. Schubert, and Dr. Karim Tourk. She would extend that gratitude to The Deerbrook Nursing Home, and the tireless patience of the caregivers there, as well as to The Timbers of Shorewood. We are sure she is also grateful for all those she held dear to her heart and who blessed her life. Barbara wished to have cremation rites accorded with inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. A private service will be held with her immediate family. Memorials are welcomed and can be made to The, or Joliet Area Community Hospice in Barbara's name. In your mercy Lord, give her a holy rest and peace at last. |
MONMOUTH - Barbara L. Simonson, 81, Monmouth, formerly of Little York, died 12:43 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at Trinity Medical Center Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf, Iowa., Hoover-Hall Memorial Chapel, Monmouth, is in charge of arrangements. |
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BLOOMINGTON — Barbara J. Newton, 66, of Bloomington died at 10:35 a.m. Thursday (May 19, 2011) at Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Bloomington. |
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Betty D. Smith, 88, of 1305 S. 15th St., died May 20, 2011, in Blessing Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. |
KEOKUK, Iowa -- Betty Jane Brown, 71, of Keokuk, died May 20, 2011, in Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids. There will be no services. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Vigen Memorial Home, Keokuk, with family present 6-8 p.m. |
CAMBRIA -- Billy Ray Howell, 61, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at his home., A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in Carterville, with the Rev. R.H. Chitwood officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home., Memorial contributions may be made to the, , Memorials and Tribute Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home., Bill was born Oct. 9, 1949, in Herrin to James Franklin and Maxine (Hall) Howell., He married LaDonna K. Miller on Oct. 22, 1976, in Murphysboro., He is survived by his wife, LaDonna K. Howell of Cambria; parents, James and Maxine Howell of Carterville; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Lucinda Howell of Collinsville; granddaughters, Alicia Cluftin, Lori Dameron, RaShay Culp, and Brentiney Culp; great-granddaughters, Sierra, Jazzlyn, Savanna, Marjorie, Jadann, and Nevaeh; great-grandsons, Gabrie and Brent; and beloved dogs, Charlie and Casey., Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Culp., He worked as a trackman for the railroad for many years., Bill enjoyed fishing, hiking and being outdoors. He also liked watching TV, especially crime dramas, and listening to rock 'n' roll music from the '60s and '70s., To view this obituary and sign the guest register, visit |
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The Reverend George P. Busekros, Pastor Emeritus at Salem United Church of Christ, Oak Lawn, IL, age 82, went to be with the Lord ..... |
NEOGA - C. Leroy Becker, 62, Neoga, Mattoon Heating and Air Conditioning employee, died Thursday (May 19, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home, Neoga. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial: Elliott Cemetery, Neoga. Memorials: to the family. Survivors: wife, Carla Sue; sons, Eric Becker, Brad Becker and Lance Becker, all of Neoga; and four grandchildren. Preceded by: parents, one brother and one grandson. Online guest book at |
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Remo J. Calesini, dearly beloved husband of Nancy; loving father of Andrea (David) Kazarian, Claudia (Don) Moderhock and Eric Calesini; dear grandfather of David, ..... |
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Joyce T. Caprini, nee Tesek , 82, at rest May 21, 2011. Beloved wife of Angelo; loving mother of Kathleen Webb, Christine (David) Sommesi and ..... |
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Brian R. Charters, age 40, of Chicago, died suddenly, May 17, 2011, from complications following heart surgery. Beloved husband of Rina, nee Oliva; adoring ..... |
Clara Ruth Briles, 91, of DeKalb, passed away Saturday, May 7, under the tender care of the DeKalb County Hospice at the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, DeKalb., Born Nov. 9, 1919, in Riverside, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, Ruth was the daughter of Robert Pierce and Ida (Hightower) Wilson. She married Worthie Elwood Briles on June 6, 1941, in Austin, Texas, while the two of them were attending the, . Later that summer, Ruth and Elwood received their Bachelors of Arts degrees in zoology from UT. They then went to the, at Madison to begin work on their advanced degrees. However, those efforts were set aside so that Elwood could serve in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II., Following World War II and the births of their first two children (Susan and David), Ruth and Elwood returned to Madison where they received their advanced degrees in immunogenetics in 1948 (Ruth: M.S., Elwood: Ph.D.). The family then moved to College Station, Texas, where Elwood was a faculty member in the Poultry Science Department at Texas A&M and where their younger daughter Sara was born. After the family moved to DeKalb in 1957, Ruth worked with Elwood at the DeKalb Agricultural Association as a research associate in immunogenetics research from 1958-1968. From 1968-1970, Ruth was an Instructor in biological sciences at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb., From 1970-2000, Ruth again worked with Elwood, this time as a research associate for immunogenetics research in the Biology Department at NIU. On October 9, 2004, Elwood and Ruth were recognized for their contributions to avian genetics by the U.S. Department of Agriculture., Ruth was active in the American Association of University Women, volunteered at the Ellwood House and served for several years as the superintendent of the Sunday school at First Congregational Church in DeKalb., She is survived by her husband, Elwood; children, Susan Marie (Duane) Kniebes of Boulder, Colo., David Elwood (Marilyn Crain) Briles of Birmingham, Ala. and Sara (Richard Briles Moriarty) Briles of Madison, Wis.; grandchildren, Dustin Lincoln (Dana Churness) Briles Moriarty of Herbster, Wis., Rachel Florence (fiancé Duy Hoang) Briles of Austin, Texas and Travis Crain Briles of Boulder, Colo.; step-grandchildren, Linda (Kniebes) Kozak and Carrie (Steve) Swift (Kniebes) of Lisle, Ill. and Van Kniebes of Boulder; great-grandchildren, Wylder Lee and Olin Elwood Moriarty of Herbster; and numerous nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews, including especially nephews, Jesse Rodman Wilson Jr. (Cathy) of Cold Springs, Nev., Hal (Claudia) Cochran of West Covina, Calif., Dale (Jacqueline) Cochran of San Clemente, Calif. and Roy (Thérèse) Krebs of Alexandria, Va., She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Robert Pierce Wilson II, Travis Hudson Wilson I, Ida Gertrude Krebs, Charlotte Josephine Cochran, Sarah Elizabeth Quinlan and Jesse Rodman Wilson Sr.; and her brothers-in-law, Connally Oran Briles, Van Gordon Briles and Jack David Briles., A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 5, in the Hearthside Room in the Visitors' Center of the Ellwood House, 509 W. First St.,, DeKalb., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 2600 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL 60115, or the DeKalb County Hospice, 2727 Sycamore Road, Suite 1B, DeKalb, IL 60115. The family wishes to thank both organizations for the professional and extremely kind care that they provided Ruth in her last months and days. |
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Frances R. Codd, nee Breit , age 82. Beloved wife of Michael; dear mother of Anthony; loving grandmother of Sean, Patrick, Daniel and Kyle; fond ..... |
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Elvina L. "Pina" Cosentino, nee Cozzo . Beloved wife of the late Henry (1977); loving mother of Sandra L. (William) Teifke, Joseph F. (Susan), Dennis ..... |
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Marguerite M. Cuny, age 100, of Three Crowns Park, Evanston. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Cuny; loving sister of the late Catherine ..... |
PANA - Carolina "Dena" Garrison, 80, Pana, nursing home health care worker, died Thursday (May 19, 2011). Services: 5 p.m. Tuesday, McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana. Visitation: one hour before services. Cremation rites will be accorded. Private family burial at a later date, Linwood Cemetery, Pana. Memorials: Pana Community Hospital Foundation for Hospice. Send condolences:, . Member: Pana High School Class of 1948. Survivors: sons, Gary Garrison, Taylorville; George Garrison, Monticello; and P.D. Garrison, Auburn; daughters, Becky Kurtz, Pompano Beach, Fla.; and Debbie Stalets, Pana; brothers, Avgary Kehias and James Kehias; sisters, Stratewula "Sug" Wulfkuhle and Georgia Hamilton; 12 grandchuildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents and one granddaughter. Online guest book at |
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PANA – Carolina "Dena" Garrison, 80, of Pana died Thursday (May 19, 2011) at home. read more |
Grey, Carolyn A. "Carrie" (nee Moore) age 43, beloved wife of George R. Grey; loving mother of Veronica age 4, George age 2 and Gianna 6 months; devoted daughter of Barbara (nee Cronin) and Daniel Moore; cherished sister of Tim (Kathy) Moore, Ryan (Lisa) Moore and Chris (Tom) Flynn; dearest daughter- in-law Barbara (nee Halloran) and George M. Grey; dear sister-in-law of Colleen (Jim) Michaels; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Carrie was an experienced ICU nurse at St. Joseph Hospital the past 8 years and at North Shore Rush Hospital the previous 10 years. Once Pro Choice, Carrie was a passionate defender of the dignity of all human life. As a nurse Carrie was a exemplary patient advocate believing in empowering patients and there families. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 P.M. and Wednesday 3-9 P.M. Funeral Thursday 9:00 A.M. from Lawn Funeral Home 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park to St. Elizabeth Seton Church 9300 W. 167th St. Orland Hills Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery 16201 S. 104th Ave. Orland Park. In lieu of flowers donations to Carries Kids c/o Great Lakes Bank 9697 W. 191st St. Mokena, IL 60448 would be appreciated. Funeral Info: 708 429-3200. |
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Charlene Ann Hamlin, 82, died at 5:15 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011, at her residence. Born in Edwardsville on Aug. 15, 1928, she was the daughter of Charles and "Minnie" (Weigand) Albrecht. Dearly loved by her many friends, Charlene was an avid reader,... |
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NORTHBROOK – Charles Leslie Stewart, 91, of Northbrook, formerly of Glencoe and Urbana, passed away May 17, 2011. read more |
Born Oct. 16, 1939, in Quincy, Charlie was a son of Charles Edward and Mary A. Schuckman Shepherd. He married Marion Goodwin on Aug. 3, 1960, in Dillon, S.C. She survives., Charlie was a member of Madison Park Christian Church and the Machinist Lodge 822 and was a former member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles, Rocky Point Club and the Ursa AMVETS. He loved to "tinker and piddle" around his garage and enjoyed working in his yard. Mr. Shepherd served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1962., Charlie was employed for nearly 30 years at Knapheide Manufacturing and served as union representative for many years until his retirement., Survivors include his wife, Marion; a daughter, Sherri Mayfield and her husband, David, of Quincy; a son-in-law, Ronald Sparrow of Quincy; three grandchildren, Michael Jeremy Eldridge of Naperville, Travis Lee Eldridge and his wife, Rachel, and Joshua Kane Sparrow, both of Quincy; six great-grandchildren, Jordan Eldridge, Jacob Eldridge, Amelia Eldridge, Lyssa Caddell, Maggie Sparrow and Silas Sparrow; a sister, Carol Houseweart and her husband, David, of Quincy; four brothers, Gerald Shepherd and his wife, Jayna, of Lawrence, Kan., Roy Shepherd and his wife, Deanna, of LaGrange, Mo., Sherrill Shepherd (Sue) of Roodhouse and Edward Martin of San Diego; and many loving nieces and nephews., Mr. Shepherd was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Bobbi Jo Sparrow and a daughter in infancy, Mitzi Roxann Shepherd; and a sister, Linda Smith., SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday in Madison Park Christian Church, conducted by Pastor Chuck Sackett. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service., VISITATION: 11 a.m. until time of services Monday in the church., MEMORIALS: Charles Shepherd Memorial Fund., ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home. |
CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Clara Mae Maynard, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011, in Life Care of Athens., She was a Tennessee resident for seven years and originally from Crystal Lake. She worked at Precision & Oaks Manufacturing until she retired with her husband, Vernon Maynard, to Phoenix, in 1979., Survivors include her son, Robert E. Maynard of Patton, Miss.; her daughter, Jeanine DuBose of Cleveland, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Vicki Jo Staggs of Cleveland, Tenn., Angela Lynn Dominguez of Phoenix, Theresa Nelson of Dickson, Tenn., Tammy Wise of Little Rock, Ark., and Robbie Maynard of Flagstaff, Ariz.; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren., She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Vernon Eugene Maynard; her parents, Royal James Raven and Emma Loetsch; seven brothers and sisters, Clint, Clifford, Vivian, Edwin, Earl, Stanley and Addie; and her precious daughter, Marguerite Ann Nettles., Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 23, at McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock. |
DONGOLA -- Claranelle Sykes, 95, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Cairo and Dongola, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Texas., She was born Sept. 8, 1915, in Albion, the daughter of John and Ida (Felstead) Birkla., She is a retired bookkeeper. She worked at Sykes Motor Company in Dongola and Pete Thomas Ford in Cairo. She was a member of Business Professional Women and a 50-year member of Order of the Eastern Star., She is survived by one son, Larry D. (Darlene) Sykes of Denton, Texas; one granddaughter, Gretchen (Jamie) Wendling of Anna; three grandsons, Mike (Tracy) Sykes of St. Louis, Jeff (Jenny) Sykes of Greenville, S.C., and Dean (Arielle) Sykes of San Diego; and seven great-grandchildren, Morgan Wendling, Brandyn Sykes, Joshua Sykes, Josie Sykes, Trevor Sykes, Allison Sykes and Ella Sykes., She was preceded in death by one son, James Russell Sykes., Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Bethel Cemetery in Bellmont, with Pastor Karen McNeill-Utecht officiating. Visitation for Claranelle will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Crain Funeral Home in Dongola., To leave online condolences, visit |
Jungels, Cletus "Mick" Cletus "Mick" Jungels, 92, at peace May 20, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Lemont, IL on August 29, 1918 to the late John and Ida (nee Flugga) Jungels, he was a lifelong area resident. Mick was a proud US, of, and served with honor in the European Theatre. He was a lifelong farmer, a longtime member of St Mary Immaculate Church in Plainfield, the Lockport, Post #5788, Plainfield American Legion Marne Post #13, a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council #5573, member of the Will Co. Farm Bureau and the American Pure Milk Association. Mick is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Helen (nee Eipers) Jungels of Plainfield, whom he married on May 17, 1947 at St Alphonsus Church, Lemont; his loving children, Pauline (Mike) Herbst of Plainfield, Paul (Joye) Jungels of DeKalb and Perry (Pamela) Jungels of Hinckley; seven wonderful grandchildren, Pat (Shauna) Herbst, Kevin Herbst, Terri (Aaron) Herbst-Sproul, Tina Jungels, Rachel (Russ) Moore, Josh (Donna) Jungels and Jake (Angela) Jungels; nine special great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Jackson K., Natalie and Emily, Jillian, Jarred, Jackson P., Danielle and Trystan; his sister-in-law, Evelyn Jungels of Lockport; his special friend who was more like a son, Mike Walton; as well as many nieces, nephews and a lifetime of good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his four brothers, Clarence, Alvin, Irvin and Vernon; two sisters, Viola Hoffmeyer and Illa Venard. For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to the life of Cletus "Mick" Jungels memorials can be made to the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 24, 2:00 until 8:00 PM at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home, Plainfield. Prayers will begin Wednesday, 10:00 AM at the funeral home and proceed to the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services 15219 South Route 59 (Corner of Rts. 30 & 59), Plainfield (815) 436-9221 or |
CAMBRIA -- Colleen M. Beer, 81, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis., Colleen was born Oct. 18, 1929, in Spring Valley., She married Donald R. Beer in 1953. He preceded her in death July 11, 2004. Colleen was also preceded in death by her parents, William Klein and Laura (Meisal) Klein; and her sister, Vivian (Klein) Schmidt., She is survived by her sons, Nat Beer of Marseilles; Jeffrey Beer of Chicago; and Gary Beer of Carterville, daughters in-law, Barbara (Bennett) Beer of Marseilles and Mary (Klancnik) Beer of Carterville; and grandchildren, Raymond Beer of Champaign and and Julia Beer of Carterville., Per her wishes, she will be cremated and buried next to her husband in Roanoke. Memorial service arrangements are still incomplete., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society at |
DONGOLA -- Colleen Strange, 78, died Thursday night, May 19, 2011, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale., She was born Feb. 16, 1933, in Decatur, the daughter of Donald and Doris (Runyan) Berry., She married Kenneth J. Strange on Aug. 7, 1954. He survives her., She served her country honorably in the U.S. Navy as Seamen First Class during the Korean War., She is survived by her husband, Kenneth of Dongola; one daughter, Robin Gale Harley of Herrin; three sons, James S. Strange and Mark T. Strange, both of Dongola and Daniel B. Strange of Herrin; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Donald S. Berry of Arlington Heights., She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, James Berry., Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Mound City National Cemetery, with Rabbi Kenneth Strange officiating and flag presentation by the U.S. National Guard., Crain Funeral Home in Dongola is in charge of arrangements., Donations to help with funeral expenses may be made to Crain Funeral Home, 135 W. Vienna St., Anna, IL 62906., To leave online condolences, visit |
Born Oct. 18, 1938, in Macomb, Connie was a daughter of Chester and Mary Weedman Woolsey. She married Donald L. Colvin on Oct. 26, 1957, in Mendon. He survives., Connie was a 1956 graduate of Unity High School in Mendon and attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville., A people person who enjoyed entertaining, telling jokes and gourmet cooking, Connie also enjoyed doing landscaping work in her yard and boating at the Lake of the Ozarks and on the river. She was devoted to her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren., Mrs. Colvin was employed at Gardner-Denver for three years and later at Lundeen's Clothiers. In 1990, Connie started her own business as an interior decorator until her retirement in 2007 due to ill health. The family thanks the doctors, nurses and staff members at Blessing Hospital for the tremendous care given to Connie., Survivors include her husband, Donald; a son, Craig Colvin and his wife, Sandy, of Montpelier, Vt.; a daughter, Callie Grant of Quincy; four grandchildren, Zoe and Willem Colvin, both of Montpelier, and Lauren and Emma Grant, both of Quincy; and a brother, Steve Woolsey of Irvine, Calif., Mrs. Colvin was preceded in death by her parents., SERVICES: 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home, with the Chaplain Steve Disseler officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery., VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of services at the funeral home., MEMORIALS: Quincy Humane Society or the Blessing Cancer Center., ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home. |
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John D. Daye, beloved husband of Mary Ann, nee Damato; loving father of John (Kathleen), Frank (Terry), and Ron (Sue) Daye; cherished grandfather of Tyler, ..... |
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Charles F. Dittmer. Beloved husband of Margaret T. Dittmer, nee Tyrrell; loving father of Mary (Michael) Kurtz, Michael (Robin) Dittmer and Carl (Debra) Dittmer; ..... |
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Antoinette Dubsky, nee Schmid , age 95, of Berwyn, died peacefully May 15. Beloved wife of the late John; devoted mother of the late Jack ..... |
David Lewis Watton Jr., 40 WAUKESHA, Wis. - David L. Watton Jr., 40, of Waukesha, Wis., formerly of Rockford, Ill., went to heaven to be with his father Tuesday, May 17, 2011. David was born Aug. 5, 1970, in Westerly, R.I. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1988. While in high school, David was a member of Boy Scout Troop 429, where he served as assistant scout master and earned the Eagle Scout award. David enlisted in the U.S., Reserves and obtained the rank of private first class, completing his training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He attended Bradley University for his undergraduate studies, and he was a member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity. David completed his undergraduate studies at Carthage College in 2000. He later graduated from Marquette University with a master's degree in business management and eventually earned his CPA certification. David married Janet Krahn on Sept. 23, 2006. He recently was employed as chief financial officer at Asset Properties, and he later went on to work as the manager of Cleveland Pub and Grill in New Berlin. He was an avid sports fan, with a deep love for the Marquette Golden Eagles basketball team, New York Yankees, Chicago Bulls and Pittsburgh Steelers. David was a loving husband, son, grandson, brother, uncle and nephew. He is survived by Janet Watton; mother, Mary; stepfather, Richard Pederson; loving grandmother, Mary Schramm; brothers, Daniel (BethAmy), Aaron (Aimee) and Bradley Watton; nieces, Olivia, Cierra, Cerenity and Ashlyn; aunts, Clara (Michael) Kopycienski and Debra Slasor; as well as many cousins. David is predeceased by his father, David L. Watton Sr.; maternal grandfather; and paternal grandparents. Memorial service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with visitation from noon to service time. The Rev. William R. Wentink will officiate. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Express condolences and share memories online at |
NORRIS CITY -- Don E. Rister, 89, died at 11:18 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011, at his home., Services will be at 1 p.m. in Vickery Funeral Chapel in Omaha. Burial will be at Palestine Two Cemetery near Omaha. Visitation will be from 11 to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. |
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CHARLESTON – Donald Hutton, 84, of Charleston died at 7 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at Arthur Home in Arthur. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston. read more |
CHARLESTON - Donald W. Hutton, 84, Charleston, died Saturday (May 21, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Adams Funeral Chapel, Charleston. |
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ROBINSON - Dorothy Helen Glenn, 100, of Robinson, IL and formerly of Hazel Dell, IL passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson, IL. She was born January 23, 1911, in Hallowell, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Lennie Creighton Henderson. On June 24, 1934, she married William Ray Glenn. He passed away on May 1, 1981. Survivors include her caregiver and niece, June Shore of Brownsburg, IN; great nephew, Randall Shore of Brownsburg, IN; niece, Loretta (Bob) Ballard of Effingham, IL; niece, Darlene (Ken) Hochmuth of O'Fallon, IL; nephew, Raymond (Phyllis) Henderson of Sacramento, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ray Glenn, brothers, Glen Henderson and Bill Henderson and sister, Catherine Mouroney. Helen was a homemaker. She was a member of the Hazel Dell Church of God in Hazel Dell, IL, where she served as a Deaconess for several years. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011 at Markwelll Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Rick Emrich officiating. Burial will follow in the Hazel Dell South Cemetery, Hazel Dell, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the Hazel Dell Church of God, 124 W. Main St., Hazel Dell, IL 62428. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at, . Markwelll Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
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COLFAX — Dorothy E. Mulvany, 91, of Colfax died at 7:20 p.m. Friday (May 20, 2011) at Asta Care Center, Colfax. |
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HUDSON — Dorothy G. Stotler, 94, of Bloomington, formerly of Hudson, was called to heaven to be one of God's angels at 8:08 p.m. Thursday (May 19, 2011) at Asta Care of Bloomington. |
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CARBONDALE -- Esther Juanita Grooms, 88, formerly of Mount Vernon, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in Helia Health Care Center., There will be no services., Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale is in charge of arrangements. |
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Peter J. Economou, WW II Veteran, U.S. Air Force. The gates of Heaven opened wide for Peter "Pappou" on May 18, 2011. Beloved husband ..... |
Edna Mae Askelson, of Waterman, Ill., passed away at home on May 12, 2011., She was born on Feb. 13, 1917, in Pittsburg, Pa., the daughter of Michael and Pauline Kohler. She worked for Malone's Department Store in DeKalb for many years, and later helped establish and operate Honey Hill Orchard in Waterman. Grandma Edna was well known at the orchard for her cider donuts. Edna was a long time member of the United Methodist Church of Waterman. She was an excellent cook and seamstress, an avid gardener and a talented artist, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family., She is survived by two daughters, Janet (Ray) Hartman of Sarasota, Fla., and Kathy (Steve) Bock of Waterman; five grandchildren, Dave (Marilyn) Hartman of Sarasota, Dan (Stacy) Hartman of Indianapolis, Ind., Lindsay (Berk) Boehne of Shabbona, Stephanie (Nate) Lamoreux of Lanark, Ill., and Brittany Bock of Waterman; seven great-grandchildren, Derek and Kendall Hartman, Jordan and Tyler Hartman, Avery and Madison Boehne and Lleyton Lamoreux; one sister, Katherine Ogle; two brothers, Jay Kohler and Donald (Betty) Kohler; and many nieces and nephews., She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ronald Askelson; three brothers, Max, Frank and John Kohler; and two sisters, Lillian Seppala and Alice Larson., Friends and family can call from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the United Methodist Church of Waterman. A private family burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in DeKalb., In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in her name to benefit several local charities. The Cremation Society of Illinois, 630-820-2828, assisted the family with arrangements. |
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Janice W. Eggimann, age 86, passed away on May 17, 2011 at Hinsdale Hospital, IL. Survived by her beloved husband of 63 yrs., Eugene L. ..... |
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Dr. Paul R. Eggum, 76, husband of Deborah, died Thursday, March 31 at his home. He was a captain in the Army, serving in ..... |
EILEEN A. EDWARDS, 65 ROCKFORD - Eileen A. Edwards, 65, of Rockford joined the hand of Jesus on Wednes-day, May 18, 2011, in Provena St. Anne Center. Born June 14, 1945, in Rockford, the daughter of K. Herman and Louise (Engstrom) Bried. She married Russell Edwards on June 26, 1976, in Rockford. Eileen was a 1963 graduate of East High School. She worked for the Board of Education from 1976 to 2003. Eileen loved her family, enjoyed vacationing in Balsam Lake, Wis., and the Florida Keys, and swimming daily in Rockford. She enjoyed music, played piano and composed songs of expression. "Thank you to my husband, Russ, for the ultimate sacrifice ... a new kidney." Eileen asks that you sign a donor form for others. Survived by husband, Russell Edwards; daughter, Julie Smith; stepdaughter, Joyce (Troy) Sherman; stepson, Richard Edwards; granddaughter, Jade Smith; grandson, David Smith; stepgranddaughter, Jeannine Payet; stepgrandson, Jason Edwards; brothers, Lynndon (Susan) Bried and Rick (Chris) Bried; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., 1001 Second Ave., with the Rev. David Lindfors officiating. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 23, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to, , 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. To share a memory or condolence online, visit |
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Elizabeth June Stumpe, 88, died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. |
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URBANA – Emma Lynch, 79, of Urbana died at 6:25 a.m. Friday (May 20, 2011) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana. read more |
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Essie Plunkett, 73, departed this life on Friday, May 20, 2011, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Cathy M. Williams and Sons Funeral Home in Alton. |
CASEY - Esther Arlene Hensiek, 98, Casey, former Thiel Furniture Store co-owner, died Friday (May 20, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Markwell Funeral Home, Casey. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday. Burial: Washington Street Cemetery, Casey. Memorials: Casey in Action/Arlene Hensiek Memorial Tree Fund. Send condolences: |
METAMORA - Eugene R. Heller, 88, of Metamora passed away at 2:45 p.m. Monday May 16, 2011, at Proctor Hospital. He was born Dec 8, 1922, in Owensville, Mo, the son of John and Rose Heller. He married Alma M. Welten on June 20, 1942 in Steeleville, IL. Surviving are his four children, Donna (Mike) Thacker of Walnut, IL., Jerry (Rhonda) Heller of Metamora, Marceline Lewis of New Lenox, IL., and John (Annette) of East Peoria. He is further survived by seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charles Heller of Murphysboro, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife, one brother and one grandson. In southern Illinois, he worked as a butcher and a coal miner before starting work for Caterpillar in Decatur in 1955. He retired from the Decatur plant in 1981 as a first line manager having worked almost exclusively on motor graders. He was a member of the Old Stonington Baptist Church in Stonington, Ill, and also attended the Christian Union Church in Metamora. He was a member of the Blue Mound Masonic Lodge # 682. He was a Masonic member for 60 years. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed shooting trap and hunting. He worked hard and he played hard. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Christian Union Church in Metamora, with his grandson, Jeremy Heller, officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial of his cremated remains will be at a later date in Old Stonington Cemetery in Stonington, IL. The family has requested no flowers. Memorials may be given in his name to Snyder Village in Metamora, IL. To send online condolences, please visit, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
EVANGELINE 'VANGIE' CHRISTINE FORCE, 102 BELVIDERE - Evangeline "Vangie" Christine Force, 102, of Belvidere died Thursday, May 19, 2011, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center after a short illness. Vangie was born Sept. 24, 1908, in Melrose Park to William and Christine (Christensen) Force. She graduated from Union Grade School, Northern Illinois State Teachers College (NIU) and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the, . Vangie was a teacher and retired as a librarian from the Ida Public Library. She enjoyed working in her yard and gardening, was an avid Cubs fan and loved to read. Vangie will always be remembered for her independence, living in her own home until the last week of her life. She loved her family immensely and was a tremendous caregiver to her sister, Frannie. She is loved and will be missed by her nieces, Kris (Jack) Spate and Noel (Richard) Lewis; nephew, Jan Goranson; great-nieces and -nephews, Karin (Glenn) Herrmann, Cathy (Scott) Martin, Brian (Clarissa) Lewis, Lisa (Billy) Wheeler and Jaysen Goranson; eight great-great-nieces and -nephews. Predeceased by her parents; brothers, Delos and Kenneth; and sister, Frances Goranson. Graveside service at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 23, in Union Cemetery, Union. Visitation from noon to 1 p.m. Monday in Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave. A memorial will be established in Vangie's name with the Ida Public Library. To light a candle or to share a memory online, visit buckwheeler |
PALMYRA, Mo. -- Evelyn Aileen Walotka, 86, of Palmyra, died May 20, 2011, in Hannibal Regional Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel, Palmyra. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Palmyra. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. |
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Barbara Ferguson, nee Hopkins , age 85, beloved wife of the late David Ferguson; loving mother of Sandra McPhee and Nancy (the late David W.) ..... |
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Gene (Eugenio) Fioramonti, 81, of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Melrose Park, IL, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2011. Devoted husband of Karen; ..... |
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Marion R. Friedl, 88, of Fairview Village Downers Grove, IL. Formerly of Cicero and Berwyn, IL. Employed by Illinois Bell for over 30 years. Beloved ..... |
Frank R. Navarro, 84 ROCKFORD - Frank R. Navarro, 84, of Rockford died at 3:19 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born May 7, 1927, in Davis Junction, the son of Ricardo and Antonio (Medina) Navarro. After graduating high school, he served proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Victoria Rose Huitzacua on Dec. 31, 1948; she died Feb. 4, 1987. He later married Lucy L. Kiesow on Sept. 16, 1995. He worked for Elco Industries for more than 40 years and worked for Excel Gear. Frank was a member of St. Patrick Church,, Roscoe Post 2955, Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps, St. Ambrosia, White Eagle, American Legion and Navy Club. He is survived by his wife, Lucy; children, Phillip (Kimberly) Navarro, Patricia "Pat" (Virgil) Short, Richard (Vickie) Navarro, Victoria "Babe" (Curtis) Minert, Jacqueline Lee (Sam) Schuur, Stephanie (Don Lund) Seay, and Jeff (Jen Burnell) Seay; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ricardo, Robert, Eleanor Kane, Antonia "Toni" Crosser, Angie Cash and Nancy Hogan; and a special work friend, Leon. Mass of Resurrection at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, in St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford St., Loves Park, with visitation from 9 to 9:45 a.m. The Rev. Burt Absalon will officiate. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 23, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., North Main Chapel, 2811 N. Main St. Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. To share a memory or condolence online, visit |
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Anna Galassi, age 82, of Plainfield. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Lawrence Galassi; dear sister of Giuseppe Tonelli; fond aunt of ..... |
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Mary R. Gallicchio, nee Floodas , age 61, of Lombard. Beloved wife of Rich; loving mother of Jason and Nicole; dear sister of Jack 'Bob' ..... |
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Frances Rose Gates, nee Impastato , passed away May 21, 2011 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late John M. Gates, Sr.; ..... |
Gayle A. Kamm, 81, of Sycamore, died Monday, May 9, 2011, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. Born May 17, 1929, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Russell and Florence (Mueller) Kline, Gayle was married to Victor Kamm., Gayle worked at the Creamery in Dubuque and as a homemaker to family. She loved to be with her children, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a gardener and canned many of her vegetables, loved to travel and go camping. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Kirkland, and was very involved in the church women groups., Gayle is survived by four children, Judith (Allen) Bryant of Sycamore, Beverly (James) Isenberg of Cherry Valley, Pamela (Dez) Appleton of Phoenix, Ariz., and Patrick (Marjorie) Kamm of Kirkland; 11 grandchildren, Christine Martin of Sycamore, Ty Bryant of North Carolina, Kimberly Clark of Rockford, Jodica Clark of Kirkland, Stacey Vera of Sycamore, Trina and Teri Appleton, both of Arizona, Jessica Kamm of Idaho, Elizabeth Howie of Elburn and Kyle and Matthew Winkler, both of Kirkland; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Douglas (Margie) Kline of Pa.; one sister, Levon "Bonnie" Johnson of Cherry Valley; and several nieces and nephews., She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Victor; one son, William; two brothers, Russell and Joseph; and two sisters, Jane and Sally., Her memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at First Lutheran Church, 510 W. South St., Kirkland, with the Rev. Carl Rasmussen officiating. A private burial will be at Maple Cemetery at a later date., A time for fellowship will be from 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday at the church., Memorials can be made for Gayle Kamm in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For information, visit, or call 815-895-2833. |
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Angeline P. Girzaitis, nee Pratt , age 79, of Eldersburg, MD, formerly of Chicago, IL. Born Dec. 26, 1931 in Chicago, IL, she was the ..... |
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Dr. Melvin Goldberg, age 86, of Highland Park, IL, and Rancho Mirage, CA, passed away on February 5, 2011. He is survived by his ..... |
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Carolyn A. "Carrie" Grey, nee Moore , age 43, beloved wife of George R. Grey; loving mother of Veronica, age 4, George, age 2, ..... |
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LODGE, Ill. – Gaylord T. "Gay" Maden, 84, of Lodge, Ill., passed away at 1:43 p.m. on May 20, 2011, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. read more |
LADGE - Gaylord T. "Gay" Maden, 84, Lodge,, veteran and, Air Force veteran, and former State of Illinois Conservation Department employee, died Friday (May 20, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Trigg & Calvert Chapel, DeLand. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Burial: DeLand Cemetery, with military rites. Memorials: Post 102 DeLand Legion or Faith in Action, Monticello. |
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Geneva Garrison, 84, died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at her residence. Due to family members currently on tour in Iraq and Afghanistan, the services are pending. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, is in charge of the arrangements. |
Basinger, Genevieve Geraldine Genevieve Geraldine "GiGi or Jeri" Basinger, 94 years old of Joliet, Il died May 18, 2011 in Oro Valley, AZ. Beloved mother of Jodi (Kevin) Kammerer; grandmother to Shanon K. Anderle and Chelsea Kammerer; sister of Terese (Dotsy) Yaffe; aunt of Alan Carnegie and Dana Carnegie Toutant. Gigi was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Joseph Basinger, Jr. GiGi was the owner of Basinger's Pharmacies, an ardent golfer, and an all around good athlete. She was a member of the V&A Society, Jaycettes in Joliet. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation, P.O. Box 780 Church Street Station, New York, NY 10008. Visit the online guestbook at, or call Vistoso Funeral Home for info. 520-544-2285 |
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Grace M. Elwell, 82, passed away at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Arrangements are pending at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton. |
Karos, Gust P. Age 87. Tuesday, May 17, 2011. A, U.S., . Beloved son of the late Peter and Jennie (nee Kapogine); cherished brother of Nicholas (Florence), and the late William P.; loving uncle of Meloney (Craig) Herrick, Margo Karos (Doug), and Paige (Craig) Navratil; and great-uncle of Nick, Julia, Alex and Nicky. Gust P. Karos will Lie in State on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 N. Broadway, Joliet from 12:30 p.m. until time of funeral services at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the United States Army. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland, Inc., 10415 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106 would be appreciated. Arrangements by: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500 |
FLORA - Guy O. Shehorn, 87, Flora,, veteran and retired Local 841 Operating Engineers business representative, died Friday (May 20, 2011). Services: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Garrison Temple Cemetery, Wayne County. Memorials: Flora First United Methodist Church or CCMA Food Pantry. Send condolences: |
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Donald C. Haisch, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, at his home at the age of 69. He was ..... |
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Konstantinos "Gus" Haritos, age 91, beloved husband of 68 years to Maria (nee Yiakoumakis); loving father of George and James Haritos; devoted grandfather of ..... |
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Maureen Harling-Welty, TCRG, ADCRG, March 12, 1958 to May 2, 2011. Maureen passed away peacefully after a devastating battle with ALS. Maureen was a passionate ..... |
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Renee L. Harris, nee Michell , 84, beloved wife of the late Irving "Lolly;" loving mother of Gary (Hillery) Kraus, Bruce (Cecilia) Kraus and ..... |
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Kenneth Havenga, of Lombard. Beloved husband of Maura, nee McHugh; loving father of Joshua, Shawn and Brandon Havenga; dear son of Harriet and the late ..... |
Helen Maclean Sherbenou, 90, of DeKalb, Ill., died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center., Born Nov. 28, 1920, in Leon, Kan., to John Lester and Olive Pearl (Doughty) Maclean, she was the oldest of four children, with siblings John, Jim and Mary preceding her in death. After graduating from Leon High School and attending junior college in Eldorado, Kan., she attended Wesley Hospital School of Nursing in Wichita, Kan., graduating with honors in 1942. She worked in Wichita as a nurse and surgical assistant, living with roommates who became life-long friends. When the war ended, she enrolled at Kansas University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology., While at KU, she met her husband-to-be, Edgar L. "Vern" Sherbenou. They were married Aug. 24, 1947, at her parents' home in Leon, Kan., on a day so hot that the candles melted without being lit. They had two sons, Edgar Vern and Jerre Wyn. Living in Lawrence, Kan., and Houston, Texas, they finally settled in DeKalb in 1959. As her children grew older, she practiced nursing in both hospital and clinical settings, and attended NIU School of Nursing. As one of the school's first Masters Candidates, she received her degree in 1969 and joined the faculty as a nursing instructor. During her career, she was active in professional organizations and civic service. Professionally, she was president of the Illinois Nurses Association, active in the American Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau, the Honor Society of Nursing., Civically, she and Vern were founding members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb and dedicated life-long members; she served on the DeKalb County Board of Health; and served a long time on the Board of Barb City Manor. In 1978, accompanying Vern to Thailand on his Fulbright Scholarship, Helen started a program with the local nursing professionals of clinical care and vaccination for the rural villages around Ching Mai. She retired from NIU in 1989 and enjoyed traveling and family and friends., She is survived by both sons, Ed (wife, Joan) and Jerre; and six grandchildren, Ed's sons, Tim, Kyle and Brad, and Jerre's children, Alyce, Evelyn and Chris., She was predeceased by her husband, Vern, in 2007., A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115, with the Rev. Linda Slabon officiating. Helen has been cremated and her ashes will be interred in Afton Cemetery, as arranged by Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to UUFD in her name., For information, visit, or call 815-756-1022. |
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Maureen Ann Hewitt, nee Ryan , beloved wife of the late James F.; devoted mother of John (Karen), Denise (Thomas) Farrell, James (Sandra) and Patricia ..... |
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Daniel T. Hogan, 51 Years. Beloved son of Margaret and John Hogan; cherished brother of James (Susan) Hogan, Elizabeth Hogan, Theresa (Robert) Krisik, Kathy (Anthony) ..... |
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William T. Holdt passed away May 21, 2011 at age 80. U.S. Marine Veteran/Korean War. Retired Maintenance from the University of Chicago in 1995 ..... |
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Rose V. Hollendonner, nee Carbone . Beloved wife of the late John D. Hollendonner; loving mother of Joseph (Irene) Hollendonner, Rosemary (the late Robert) Henry, ..... |
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Delores J. Hollis, nee Pachol , 88, of Edison Park. Beloved wife for 64 years to Thomas E. Hollis; loving mother of Tom (Vickie), Sue ..... |
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Richard H. Horstmann Sr., age 85, at rest May 20, 2011. Beloved husband of Phyllis, nee Richter, to whom he was married 60 years; ..... |
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Irene Hrymak, nee Bilanski , age 85, formerly of Elmwood Park. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Marilyn (Mark Hodges) Hrymak, Donna ..... |
NAUVOO, Ill. -- Harry William Bridgman, 73, of Nauvoo, died May 15, 2011, in his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Lamporte-St. Clair Funeral Home, Hamilton, is handling arrangements. |
She was born on Dec. 12, 1916, near West Point, a daughter of Albert and Christina Klingler Harms. She married Arthur Jacobs on Jan. 27, 1937, in Bethany United Church of Christ Parsonage, Tioga. He died Jan. 11, 2011., Hilda attended grade school in Oak Forest and Mendon High School. She worked at Davis Cleaver, Quincy, and later worked in the kitchen at Montebello Healthcare Center, Hamilton, until her retirement. She was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Sutter, where she belonged to the quilting group. She enjoyed quilting, growing flowers and gardening in her earlier years., Survivors include two daughters, Karen (Billy) Donavon of Denver, Colo. and Phyllis (Charles) Meyer of Worden; one son, Gary (Carla) Jacobs of West Point; five grandchildren, Lisa (Jeff) Brunenn of Hamilton, Angela (Ted) Knorr of Bowen, Allen (Kim) Meyer of Staunton, Glenn (Janine) Meyer of Staunton, and Brian Meyer of Worden; 10 great-grandchildren, Brady Moore, Michael, Elijah, Kendall, Luke and Jillian Meyer, Ryan and Lucas Brunenn, and Kelsey and Jacob Knorr; and a sister-in-law, Erma Harms of Quincy., Hilda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and five brothers, Carl and his first wife, Marie, and second wife, Leona, Paul and his wife, Marie, Ralph and his wife, Virginia, Clarence, and Walter and his wife, Pauline., SERVICES: 2 p.m. Monday in Bethlehem United Church of Christ with Pastor Roy Paterik conducting. Burial will be in Bethlehem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Sutter., VISITATION: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Monday in the church., MEMORIALS: Bethlehem United Church of Christ., ARRANGEMENTS: Lamporte-St. Clair Funeral Home, Hamilton. |
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Katherine B. Iaccino, nee Bauernfeind , age 91, Army Veteran of WWII, formerly of Sarasota, FL and Bellwood, IL. Beloved wife of the late ..... |
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Carol L. Ippolito, nee Michalak . Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Karen (Anthony) Maniscalco and Linda (Sean) O'Mara; proud and loving ..... |
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John Jagielka, age 86, beloved husband of the late Wanda, nee Kozlowska. He was a longtime machinist in the tool and die industry. He was ..... |
John Ray Adkinson, 60, of Florence, Ariz., passed away May 3, 2011, at home in Florence. He was born July 28, 1950, in DeKalb, Ill., to William and Sheila Adkinson. He married Sherry Gavin in 1969 in DeKalb. They have one son, Dwight., John worked at the Corrections Corporation of America in Florence. Before moving to Arizona, John was the owner/operator of Classic Limousine in DeKalb. John enjoyed NASCAR racing and riding in the desert with his dogs, Cheyenne and Coco., John is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sherry; a son, Dwight (Leah); three grandchildren, Kesley, Tyler and Carter, all of Florence; his parents, William and Sheila Adkinson of Sycamore; two brothers, the Rev. Rodger W. Adkinson of Willow Springs, Mo., and Douglas W. Adkinson of DeKalb; two sisters, Kathy Hartness of DeKalb and Janice Bolan of Morehead, Ky.; his mother- and father-in-law, Harold and Joan Gavin of Sandwich; and many nieces and nephews., He was predeceased by his grandparents, Otis and Katie Adkinson and Orville and Bernice Johnson., Services were entrusted to Heritage Florence Funeral Home. |
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Janeen Luise Johnson, age 57, of Chicago. 1972 graduate of New Trier High School and 1976 graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. ..... |
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Dorothy R. Julius, nee Tobin , 88, of Forest Park, beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear sister of William Zonara and the late John ..... |
SULLIVAN - James D. Gautier, 76, of Sullivan passed away 4:55 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Douglas Rehabilitation and Care Center, Mattoon. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday May 24, 2011 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany with Military Rites by the Bethany American Legion Post # 507. Memorials may be made to the family. James was born June 26, 1934 in St. Elmo, the son of Leonard James and Mary Elizabeth (Harp) Gautier. James married Janet E. Collins June 29, 1983 in Bethany. He was a US Marine veteran of the, . He retired from Wagner Castings, Decatur. He was a member of New Life Tabernacle, Sullivan and the Illinois Sheriffs Association. James is survived by his wife Janet; sons, Charles Lynn Gautier of Pennsylvania, and Todd W. Gautier of Sullivan; daughters, Wanda (Michael) Wright of Marseilles, Brenda Lane of Marseilles, Dawn (Terry) Elder of Sullivan and Robin Gautier of Decatur; brothers Bernard (Donna) Bandy of Springfield, Tracy (Sandy) Bandy of Bethany and John (Norma) Bandy of Blue Eye, MO; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 wives, Betty and Ruby; one brother, Henry, one son, Jimmy and one daughter, Linda. Condolences may be offered to the family at, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
CLINTON, Wis. – James "Ham" Wilson, 79, of Clinton, Wis., and formerly of Hebron, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, in Clinton., He was born June 22, 1931, in Hebron, to the late Harlan and Nellie (Andrews) Wilson., He owned and operated Wilson's Dari-Elite in Hebron from 1967-87. He was a member of the Hebron Business Association and a former member of the Harvard Moose Lodge No. 1289., He was a veteran of the, . He was a member and past commander of Eugene Drill Post No. 606 American Legion in Hebron, member of the Free Masons Lodge No. 604 and former member of the Hebron-Alden-Greenwood Fire Department., Traveling, bowling and golf were some of his pastimes., He is survived by four daughters, Martha B. (Kent) Johnson of Walworth, Wis., Mary M. Noonan of Lake Geneva, Wis., Jacque M. (Daniel) Chisholm of Hanover, Mass., and Deborah F. Wilson of Danvers, Mass.; three sons, William F. (Cheri) Wilson of Poplar Grove, Hamlin J. (Kelly) Wilson of Piney Flats, Tenn., and James (Denise) Wilson of Stoughton, Mass.; and nine grandchildren., He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Frances Roth., A private family memorial service will be held at a later date., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Harvard Moose Lodge No. 1289 or the Hebron Food Pantry., For information, call Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home at 815-648-2054. |
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – James J. Maloney, 47, of Lake Geneva, Wis., died Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, Wis., He was born Jan. 3, 1964; in Elgin, to Thomas and Joanne Senicka Maloney., He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Lake Geneva. He was employed at Otto Jacobs Co., He enjoyed sports, rock music and family events., He is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Annen of Crystal Lake and Hannah Maloney of Barrington; his parents, Thomas and Joanne of Lake Geneva; his sisters, Laurie Mueller of Crystal Lake, Christie Moline of McHenry, Margaret (Joseph) Auxier of Greenville, Mich., Mary Russell of Schiller Park and Cecilia Guzman of McHenry; his brothers, Thomas (Kelly) Maloney Jr. of Pell Lake, Wis., and David (Kerri) Maloney of Lake Geneva; and many nieces, nephews and friends., He was preceded in death by a nephew, Christopher Erckfritz; and his grandparents., The visitation will be at 10 a.m. until the services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with the Rev. Terry Huebner officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery., Contributions may be made to J. Annen Education Fund., For information, call Steinke Funeral Home at 262-248-2320. For online guest registry, visit |
BENTON -- James Porter Yates, 73, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Herrin Hospital., A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, in North Benton Baptist Church FTC Center, with Bill Woodall officiating. Per the family's wishes, Mr. Yates will be cremated., Leffler Poulson Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of arrangements., Mr. Yates was born May 23, 1937, in Carmi. He was raised by his stepfather and mother, Charles Biggerstaff Sr. and Velva (Meredith) Biggerstaff., He was a, veteran of the, and was a horse jockey., James is survived by his children, James Wesley Yates and Debbie Yates, both of Benton, Regina Freeman of Gainesville, Fla., Sandra Yates of McLeansboro, Pamela Essary of West Frankfort, and Brian Yates of Carrier Mills; and 11 grandchildren, and his caregiver and niece, Wanda Kandal of Benton., Mr. Yates was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Fredrick L. Sanders and Charles Biggerstaff Jr.; and three children, Mary Belva, Karen Sue Yates and Scotty Lee Yates., To sign the online memorial guestbook, visit |
GALESBURG - Janice Sue Laswell, 64, Galesburg, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center., Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
JASMINE CASSARO, 21 BRENNAN SARABIA, 5 months SOUTH BELOIT - Jasmine Cassaro, 21, and her son, Brennan Sarabia, 5 months old, of South Beloit passed away suddenly after a car accident in Elkhorn, Wis. Jasmine was born Jan. 3, 1990, and graduated from South Beloit High School, Class of 2008. Family includes mother, Christine Cassaro Drew; stepfather, John Drew; father, Gary Goodrick; sister, Amber Cassaro; stepsister, Kayla Drew; fiancé, Nery Joel Sarabia; half sister, Amanda Goodrick; step brother, Matt Coombs; and maternal grandmother, Priscilla Cassaro; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by grandfather, Deacon Sam Cassaro. Brennan was born Dec. 4, 2010, in Rockford. Family includes father, Nery Joel Sarabia; mother, Jasmine Cassaro; paternal grandparents, Donna and Nery SarabiaJasmine was naturally beautiful. She always smiled. Her life revolved around her baby, Brennan, her fiancé, Joel, and her family and friends. She took great care in making sure everyone surrounding her was OK. She always put everyone ahead of herself. She spent the past five months being a perfect mother to Brennan. Jasmine was the most beautiful soul. She never left anyone without telling them that she loved them, just in case she never had the chance again. Any person who had met Jasmine will never forget her. Brennan may have only been with us a few short months, but he brought joy to so many people. He always smiled. He and mamma were inseparable. He touched the lives of everyone who met him. His daddy will miss both of them everyday. His whole life was built around Jasmine and Brennan. Little Brennan will forever be missed. It's not the years in your life that count; it's the life in your years. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 23, in St. Peter Church, South Beloit. Visitation from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford. In lieu of flowers, memorials to be established by the family. Express online condolences at |
JEAN MARIE KEENEY, 71 LENEXA, Kan. - Jean Marie Keeney, 71, of Lenexa, formerly of Durand, Ill., died Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Shawnee of complications of a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. Born Sept. 20, 1939, in Freeport, Ill., the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Wahler. Lived six years in Lenexa, going there from Durand. Married George Keeney in Rockford, Ill. They were married for more than 30 years. She was employed as a secretary by the Winnebago County Health Department for 35 years. Member of Durand United Methodist Church. She graduated from Lena-Winslow High School. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Carol Keeney; grandsons, Dylan and Devin; sister, Joanne Boeck; brother, Kenneth (Phyllis) Stites; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, George. Memorial ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Durand United Methodist Church, 102 E. Main St., Durand, with Pastor Brian Channel officiating. Burial in Bethel Cemetery, Durand. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, in McCorkle Funeral Home, 101 Main St., Durand. To share a memory or to send condolences, visit mccorklefuneral |
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Jerome Madison Bradley, 81, of Brighton, died at 6:41 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011, at home. Born in Peoria April 12, 1930, he was the son of John and Nellie (Zipprich) Bradley. He married Comno (Saris) Bradley July 2, 1959, at Stevens Point, Wis. She... |
Jerry Miles Zilka, 90 ROCKFORD - Jerry Miles Zilka, 90, died Friday, May 20, 2011. Born to Anton and Anna (Michl) Zilka on Jan. 2, 1921, in Cicero. Married Lillian Smid on Sept. 22, 1947, in Chicago. Jerry attended Massachusetts In-stitute of Technology, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in mechan-ical engineering and business engineering administration. Jerry also served in the U.S. Army for four years. He was an employee of Dixon Automatic Tool for 38 years and enjoyed woodworking, pistol target shooting, bird watching and spending time with family. Survived by sons, Roger and Kenneth Zilka of Rockford; daughter, Donna (Don) Francis of Roscoe; grandchildren, Samantha (Rob) Peter, Toni Wright, Todd and Nick Zilka, Donald (Jeanna) Francis and Andy Francis; great-grandchildren, Callie Peter, Justin, Faith, Lindsay, Cassidy Wright and Lillian Francis. Predeceased by wife, Lillian Zilka. A special thank-you to East Bank Center and Transitions Hospice. Service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, 4311 N. Mulford Road, with visitation from 1 p.m. to service time. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Express condolences and share memories at honquest |
Arbuckle, Joann Joann Arbuckle, 58 of Elgin passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Sherman Hospital. She was born May 28, 1952 in Noblesville, IN the daughter of Theodore and Mary Ellen Arbuckle. Joann was a retired teacher in the U46 district most recently teaching at Larkin H.S. Joann achieved a Bachelor degree from, and a Masters Degree from National Louis University. She is survived by her daughters, Maren Celeste (Gamaliel Rivera) Spurgeon and Marta Suzanne Spurgeon, 2 grandchildren, Gianmarco & Lucy Rivera, her long time companion, Michael Perkins, her mother Mary Ellen and her 5 sisters, Carolyn Bragg, Rosalind Arbuckle, Marianne (Pat) Phillips, Wendy (David) Oetjen and Melody (Kevin) Willibey and a nephew Kory Willibey. She was preceded in death by her father. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4-8 PM at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State Street, Elgin. Funeral services and Interment will be private. Funeral info 847-741-8800 or |
MARION -- John T. Anderson, 87, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 21, in Heartland Regional Medical Center., Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements. |
KNOXVILLE - John E. Hillier, 60, Knoxville, died at 6:52 p.m. Friday (May 21, 2011) at Galesburg Cottage Hospital., Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory, Knoxville, is in charge of arrangements. |
MONTICELLO - John Edward Tate, 72, Monticello, retired from General Cable Corp., died Wednesday (May 18, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Monday, First Christian Church of Monticello. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Mound Cemetery, Cowden. Memorials:, or American Diabetes Foundation. Send condolences: |
Elwood, John P. "Packy" Age 69, of Winnetka, IL passed away April 13, 2011 at Highland Park Hospital after a long illness, with his family by his side. Son of the late Jack and Rita (Feeney) Elwood of Winter Haven, FL and formerly of Joliet. Beloved husband of Carol; loving father of Keith and Scott; dear brother of Sheila (Hamid) El Musrati, and Nan (Peter) Parker both of Florida; fond uncle of Khalid El Musrati, Mary Beth Davis and Paige Shanahan; cherished nephew of Rosemary (Norbert) Zielinski, Viola (Ray) Budzinski, and Rita (late Bob) Blaskie. Also left to mourn his passing are many dear cousins and a host of treasured friends. A graduate of Joliet Catholic High School, and Northern Illinois University. Employed by Dain Rauschel Investment Services in Chicago as first Vice President. Mass of Christian Burial was held at Ss. Faith Hope and Charity Church in Winnetka. Private interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Joliet. FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500 |
Harper, Johnnie Johnnie Harper, age 52 years, died Wednesday, May 18 2011 at John Stroger Hospital in Chicago. Born in Erie.Penn and formerly of Chicago he has resided in Joliet since 1989. Preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his devoted mother, Sylvia Williams. Two sisters, Vanessa Daniels and Gloria Harper ,one brother Anthony Williams all of Joliet. A special niece, Sylvia Daniels a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be Sunday 4:00PM at Range Funeral Home with visitation 2-4PM. Range Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 815-722-2215. |
WOODSTOCK – Julie J. Lairson, 89, of Woodstock, died Friday, May 20, 2011, at her home., She was born Dec. 26, 1921, in Pembine, Wis., to Louis and Caroline (Madi) Ostrowski., Formerly of Antioch and Phoenix, she resided in Woodstock since October 2006., A doting grandmother, she loved babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as caring for other children, Thomas and Christopher Miller. She also enjoyed gardening., She is survived by two daughters, Faith (Clark Hollis) Lorenzen of Maryville, Tenn., and Kathleen (Dennis Lehman) Kuchta of McHenry; four grandchildren, Gerald Lasco of Burlington, Wis., Robert (Stacy) Kuchar of Anthem, Ariz., Hillary (Daniel) Loibl of Ridgecrest, Cali., and Christian (Denise Johnson) Lehman of Safety Harbor, Fla.; and three great-grandchildren, Connor, Lexi and Emelye., She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Lairson in 1993; a grandson, Dale Lasco; five sisters; seven brothers; and her former husband, George Kuchta., The visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry., Friends also may visit from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the funeral home. The funeral blessing will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home., The cremation rite will be accorded privately., For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, her family suggests memorials be made to the, , 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602., For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400. Friends may send an online condolence to the family at |
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Marilyn Kamhi, nee Millman , born July 2, 1928, age 82, passed away of Alzheimers on May 12, 2011. Beloved wife of Arne; cherished mother ..... |
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Helen A. Kapka, beloved wife of Mitchell; loving mother; preceded in death by her brothers and sisters; dear sister-in-law of the late John (late Alice), ..... |
Kathryn Elizabeth "Betty" Dutton, 96, longtime resident of Sycamore, Ill., passed away peacefully April 26, 2011, in Sun City West, Ariz., Born Oct. 26, 1914, in Oak Park, she attended, , where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1936. She met her husband of 61 years, George E. Dutton, at Beloit and settled in Sycamore after their marriage; George predeceased her in 1999., Betty was active in many organizations over the years including P.E.O. and Federated Church, and took great pride in overseeing the philanthropic support provided to various local charities through the George E. and Betty B. Dutton Foundation, created in 1995. She loved her family and enjoyed the opportunities to gather with them for holidays in Denver, Tulsa and Michigan., She is survived by her sons, David G. (Cheryl) Dutton of Denver, Colo., and James W. (Sally) Dutton of Tulsa, Okla.; grandchildren, Andrew (Bartley) Dutton of Denver, Bradley (Bridget) Dutton of Boston, Mass., Lindsay (Trey) Ruthven of Mashpee, Mass., and John (Greta) Dutton of Zionsville, Ind.; and great-grandchildren, Ella Dutton, Ben Dutton, Charlotte Dutton, Sarah Ruthven, Hayden Ruthven, Kate Dutton and Abby Dutton., A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to DeKalb Community Foundation (George and Betty Dutton Fund), 2600 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178; Anchor Center for Blind Children, 2550 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80238; or Congregational Summer Assembly Pilgrim Fund, c/o Jim Royle, 5660 Hacienda Court, Saginaw, MI 48638., For information, visit, or call 815-756-1022. |
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Freeland R. Keith, age 93, at rest May 14, 2011. Loving father of Alice (the late Ralph) Amato, and Thomas (Marikay) Keith; fond grandfather of ..... |
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Augustina "Tina" Kolasinski, nee Scaccia , 63 years. Cherished mother of Gregory Hildebrand and Kristie (Robert) Lyons; loving grandmother of Isabella; fond sister of Frank ..... |
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Walter Koszut, age 77, suddenly, late of Orland Park. Beloved husband of Arlene, nee Bojanowski; devoted father of Celeste (Craig Redinger) Koszut, Mary Beth, Steven ..... |
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Bridget M. Krausfeldt, nee Gramm , age 54, of Bartlett; loving mother of Lauren and Kari Krausfeldt; beloved daughter of the late Virginia and Charles ..... |
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Burneta E. Kucera, age 94, of Lemont, beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Anna, nee Sudol, Kucera; loving sister of Lillian Dorgan, Helen Radcliffe, ..... |
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CHAMPAIGN – Kathleen Foltz, 95, of Champaign died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. read more |
AVA -- Kathy Jo Kessel, 50, of Frisco Texas, passed away at 4:52 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at her home in Frisco., She was born Oct. 10, 1960, in Kansas City, Mo., Kathy married Don Kessel on Dec. 15, 1990, in Las Vegas., Kathy was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother., She is survived by her husband, Don Kessel of Frisco, Texas; daughter, Kori Nicole Kessel of Frisco, Texas; brother-in-law, Michael Kessel and his wife, Deborah, of Bluejacket, Okla., and several nieces and nephews., Graveside services will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 20, in Ava Evergreen Cemetery in Ava, with the Rev. James Easton officiating. Burial will be in Ava Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday in Wilson's Funeral Home in Ava., Everyone is invited to fellowship at Ava Assembly of God Church after the graveside services., The preferred form of remembrance is to the ALS division of MDA., To sign the guestbook online, visit |
Born: March 14, 1934; in Minneapolis, Minn., Died: May 14, 2011, PAHRUMP, NEV. – Kenneth Alan Larson, 77, of Pahrump, Nev., originally from Batavia, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011., He was born on March 14, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of O. Allan and Agnes Larson. He was united in marriage to Marcia Sponholtz on June 21, 1958. After Marcia's passing, he was united in marriage to Linda Kaiser on August 7, 2000., Ken graduated from Batavia High School. He received a B.A. from Cornell College and an M.S. degree in geology from Miami University. He joined his father's company, Larson-Becker Company of Batavia, as vice president in 1960 after serving two years in the U.S., Ken was vice president of the Batavia Jaycees, a board member of the Harris Bank of Batavia and a member of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Batavia School Board from 1967 to 1976 and was president from 1972 to 1976. He was a founding member and the first elected chairman of the Batavia Foundation for Education Excellence when it started in 1985. He was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and enjoyed flying his plane., Ken is survived by his wife, Linda; his children, Mark (Sandy) Larson of Batavia, Kenna (Bruce) Anderson of Wheaton, Kari (Wayne) Carlson of Batavia and Manning (Jennifer) Larson of Dewitt, Mich.; grandchildren, Stephanie and Malissa Larson, Krista, Elise, Carl and Brian Anderson, Kelli, Michael and Kendall Carlson, Mitchell and Morgan Larson and Chelsea and Jacob Clark; and his brother, Richard (Darlene) Larson of Geneva., He was preceded in death by his parents, O. Allan and Agnes Larson; and his wife, Marcia Larson., All are welcome to join the family in a celebration of Ken's life from 4 to 7 p.m. June 17 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Batavia., In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Batavia Foundation for Education Excellence, P.O. Box 1003, Batavia, IL 60510, or Elise Anderson Fund for Neuroblastoma Cancer Research, University of Chicago Hospital, c/o Callie Johnston, 1170 East 58th St., 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60637. |
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DANVILLE – Kenneth Darwin Martin, 39, of Danville died at 4:32 p.m. Friday (May 20, 2011) at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, Danville. read more |
Kestel, Kenneth J. Age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2011. Survived by his daughter, Melissa, of Chicago; and his son, Brian, of Lockport. Preceded in death by his wife, Madonna; his parents, Raymond and Mary (McGowan); and his sister, Mary Ann Susini. Member of St. Jude's Parish, New Lenox. Ken was a loving husband and father, who cared very deeply for his family. Like his father and grandfather before him, his career was dedicated to working tirelessly on his family's farm. For fun, Ken enjoyed studying, collecting, and trading antique engines and farm equipment, as well as watching a wide range of documentaries and old films. His family, in addition to countless others, will miss him immensely. He is now at peace and reunited with his beloved wife in heaven. Funeral Service for Kenneth Kestel will be Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at 9:45A.M. from Forsythe Funeral Home to St. Jude's Catholic Church, New Lenox for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30A.M. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Manhattan. Visitation will be on Monday, May 23, 2011 from 3-8P.M. Forsythe Funeral Home 507 South State Street Manhattan, IL 60442 (815) 478-3321 |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
John W. Lennon, age 61, devoted partner and best friend of Linda Leptich; loving father of John Lennon, Thomas P. Lennon and Kathleen Lennon; grandfather ..... |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
Miriam Lerner. Loving mother of Esther (Richard) Triffler, David (Helene) Lerner; proud grandmother of Karen (Brad), Michael, Sandra (Sasha), Laura, Tamar and the late ..... |
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Alvin A. "Al" Lichner (Lichnerowicz), age 86, longtime of Tinley Park, U.S. Army Veteran, WWII Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Loving Husband of Jo ..... |
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Wesley Keith Lind collapsed shortly before completing the third game at his twice-weekly bowling league on Friday, May 13, 2011. He died later that ..... |
Luke Hipps, 80, of Cortland, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, peacefully at home., Born April 4, 1931, in Greeneville, Tenn., the son of Grover and Emmaline (Coates) Hipps, he married Gertrude A. Ringel on Aug. 9, 1997, in Sycamore., Luke was an accomplished machinist, retiring from Barber Greene/Catepillar in 2002, after 42 years. He enjoyed art, woodworking, gardening, bluegrass music and had an affection for animals., He is survived by his loving wife, Gertrude Hipps; daughter, Tammy (Hipps) Judkins; stepdaughter, Karen (Ringel) Love; stepsons, John Ringel, Hermann Ringel and Karl (Dayna) Ringel Jr.; sisters, Ruth Arington and Ollie Belle Vaughn; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews., He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Hipps; stepson, Ronald Ringel; eight brothers; and a sister., The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb. Burial of cremated remains will follow at a later date at Fairview Park Cemetery, DeKalb. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Anderson Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Luke Hipps Memorial Fund, in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115., For information, visit, or call 815-756-1022. |
DECATUR - Larry Braddock, 54, Decatur, died Friday (May 20, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:00 AM |
PONTIAC — Lawrence "Larry" Eugene Baker, 65, of Pontiac passed at 3:15 p.m. Friday (May 20, 2011) at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. |
BUNCOMBE -- Lorene Barringer, 92, died at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Anna Rehab and Care Center., She was born Feb. 17, 1919, in Union County, the daughter of William and Addie L. Manus Thorton., She was married to George O. Barringer on Feb. 17, 1936, in Buncombe. He preceded her in death Sept. 27, 1998., She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patsie and William (Gerald) Griffith of Lick Creek; a son-in-low, Steve Smith of Murphysboro; seven grandchildren, Samdre (Wes) Lyerla of Cobden, Crystal (Tom) Kee of Lick Creek, Lorraine (Shawn) Moreland of Cobden, Dawn (Ken) Sharkey of Tampa, Fla., Danny Durbin of Cobden, Dina (Tim) Clover of Cobden, and Maria (Eric) Boerngen of Mattoon; seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, many stepgrandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives, and many friends., She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary L. Smith, Anna Lee and Fred Durbin; a brother, Charles Thornton; and an infant brother, William Pinckney., Lorene was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church., Services for Mrs. Lorene Barringer will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Andy Gillespie officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery near Buncombe. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home., Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church., Rendleman and Hileman is in charge of arrangements. |
Louis Baima, 94, of Utica died May 19, 2011, in Heritage Manor, Peru. Services will be private. Arrangements are through the Prey-Mueller Funeral Home in Oglesby. |
LUCILLE ANN BOETTCHER, 85 BELVIDERE - Lucille Ann Boettcher, 85, of Belvidere died Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Homebridge Care Center, surrounded by her family. Born May 2, 1926, in Union, the daughter of Erwin and Frances (Bloedorn) Koplin. Married Wilbert A. Boettcher on Sept. 30, 1945. Worked at the Huddle restaurant for 18 years, retiring in 1989. Lucille loved to play dominoes, Scrabble, poker and slots. Survivors include daughter, Starr VanderHaeghen of Belvidere; sons, Randy (Karen) Boettcher of Machesney Park and Bruce (Karen) Boettcher of Caledonia; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (Jack) Sorensen of Woodstock; brothers, Harold (Gloria) Koplin of South Carolina, Gerald (Linda) Koplin, Dennis (Barbara) Koplin and Robert (Joyce) Koplin, all of Marengo; sister-in-law, Evelyn of Marengo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; husband, Wilbert; daughter, Melody Gross; grandson, Brett; sister, Shirley (Kenneth) Osterberg; and brother, Donald Koplin. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., with Deacon Richard Gerdeman of St. Bernadette Church officiating. Burial in Belvidere Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May, 23, in the funeral home. Donations may be made to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. To send condolences online, visit |
MATTOON - Lucinda "Cindy" Miller, 88 of Mattoon, IL formerly of Lincoln, IL passed away at 8:10 A.M. on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Palm Terrace in Mattoon, IL. A private memorial services will be held at a later date. Cindy was born on June 29, 1922 in Hardin County, KY. She was a daughter of James William and Beulah Aileen (Woosley) Salmon. She married Raymond Clarence Miller in Atwood, IL. He passed away in 1983. She is survived by in son, Charles Miller and his wife Dora of Mattoon, IL; one daughter, Gladys, McCool of Forsyth, IL; five grandchildren, Dale Miller and his wife Shelly of Lincoln, IL, Heather Combs and her Husband Kyle of Atlanta, IL, Heidi Demertzis and her husband Tolis of Wake Forest, NC, Matthew McCool and Ryan McCool; two sisters, Dorothy Geary and Shella White both of Lincoln, IL and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers, Lloyd and Oneal Salmon. Cindy enjoyed a life long career as a registered nurse. Memorials may be made to the Edward Madigan State Park in Lincoln, IL. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
TAYLORVILLE - Lyle R. Spencer, 68, Taylorville, died Friday (May 20, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home, Taylorville. |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
Violet J. Marcordes, age 90, beloved wife of the late Byron; loving mother of James B. (April), William (Cindy), Marilynn Marcordes and Richard (Donna) Marcordes; ..... |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
John "Bapba Yiavvn" Maroutsos, of Axlathokambos, Greece, 93 years. Beloved husband of Joann; loving father of Peter and Maria (Angelo) Sellas; proud papou of ..... |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
May 24 Happy, Happy 3rd Birthday to the Most Beautiful Angel in Heaven!!! We miss you very much!!! ..... |
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Katherine B. Massa, 70, of Dadeville, AL, passed away on April 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Massa, Dec. of ..... |
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Stella Matthews, nee Froelich , 86. Beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Dale; preceded in death by her siblings, Anna (late Stanley) ..... |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
Grace McCauley, nee McHugh . Beloved wife of the late Manus; devoted mother of John (Sandy), Mary Ann (Kevin) Dougherty, Patricia (Paul) Eiden and Michael ..... |
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Edward D. Meier. Ed passed away on May 18, 2011, in Scottsdale, AZ. Born in Chicago, IL on January 29, 1924, Ed was a ..... |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
LaVerna D. Mikrut, nee Linsley . Beloved wife of the late John J. Mikrut, CPD; loving mother of Michael (Kathleen) Mikrut and the late Kathleen ..... |
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Juta Mitt, Thursday, May 19, 2011, age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric Mitt; beloved mother of the late Udo and Toomas (Antonija) ..... |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
Gary R. Muench. Beloved husband of Barbara M., nee Witcoff; loving father of Jeremy (Esther) Muench, Alison (Jack) Hough and Lee (Gaily) Muench; devoted grandfather ..... |
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Eugene E. Mull, 82, of Forest Park, IL; beloved former husband of Betty Mull, nee Gross, of Oak Park, IL; loving father of Sandra ..... |
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Jacob Munz, W9IKE, May 4, 2011, age 90, late of Glenwood. Beloved husband of the late Lois E. Munz, nee Erickson; dear father of ..... |
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Antonia Sofij Myhall, age 85. Beloved mother of Irene (Thomas) Ell, Kristine Hoffman, and the late Peter Myhall; cherished grandmother of Diana Marie (Michael) Byrne, ..... |
CLAY CUTY - Marcia Etta Emmerich, 70, Clay City, died Saturday (May 21, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Summers-Kistler Funeral Homes, Clay City. |
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MAHOMET – Margaret M. Thompson, Ph.D., died May 4, 2011, in her home with her partner of 41 years, Barbara Mann, at her side. read more |
MARGARET G. VANSO, 86 ROCKFORD - Margaret G. Vanso, 86, of Rockford died at 3 a.m. Wednes-day, May 18, 2011, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born Feb. 17, 1925, in Rockford to Harry and Hildur (Anderson) Ahlgren. Married John A. Vanso on July 10, 1948. Margaret worked as a telephone operator at Illinois Bell, Medical Supply Co. and Boylan High School, retiring in 1992. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Survivors include her only child, daughter, Debbie; son-in-law, Jeff Weicht; only granddaughter, Adele Weicht, who she loved very much; sister, Jeanette Ballard; sisters-in-law, Katie Fiorini and Maxine Ahlgren; and many loved nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband, John; parents; and brothers, Harold Ahlgren and Kenneth Johnson. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 23, in St. Anthony Church, with visitation from 9 a.m. to time of service; the Franciscan Friars will officiate. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Arrangements by Gasparini & Oliveri Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 707 Marchesano Drive. Send condolences online at |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:00 AM |
CHAMPAIGN – Marian Walker, 76, of Champaign died at 5:52 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. read more |
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GIBSON CITY – Marilyn Marano, 73, of Gibson City died at 10:56 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Lamb Funeral Home, 303 N. Church St., Gibson City. read more |
Gaspich, Mary A. "Minnie" (Nee Sporar), born May 10, 1912 in Calumet, Michigan, a lifelong resident of Joliet, at rest May 19, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet, IL. Survived by her daughters Virginia Johnson of Los Angeles, CA and Nina Gaspich of Chicago, IL; grandson Michael (Jennifer) Johnson and great granddaughters Kaia Ann and Zoe Estelle Johnson all of Huntsville, AL; sister Katherine (Frank deceased) Thomas of Crest Hill and Lorraine (Robert) Rolih of Joliet. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband Anthony L. Gaspich; son Jerome R. Gaspich; parents Matthew and Katarina Sporar; one sister Victoria (Victor deceased) Bernickas; brothers Matthew (Kay deceased) Sporar, Stanley (Mary Jane) Sporar and William "L.C." Sporar. Member of Cunningham and Farragut PTA, St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church Altar, Adult Choir and Rosary Society, Medical Mission, St. Anthony Lodge of Croatian Catholic Union and the Slovenian Women's Union America. Funeral from the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, Monday May 23, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Nativity Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-4 p.m. Memorials to the, or St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church would be appreciated. Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag 1500 Black Rd near Midland 815-744-4444 |
KINDERHOOK, Ill. -- Maxine Sapp Ellison, 90, of Kinderhook, died May 21, 2011, in the Beth Haven Nursing Home, Hannibal, Mo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Kinderhook Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry, is handling arrangements. |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
Michael C. McConville, age 73, of Delray Beach, formerly of Barrington, died on April 13, 2011. Loving son of the late Edwin and Winifred ..... |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
Nancy L. McCormack, nee Szczesny , 75, of Park Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Thomas R. McCormack, married for 51 years; loving mother of ..... |
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Catherine McCormick, nee Miller , age 99, of Geneva, formerly of Milwaukee, WI. Beloved wife of the late Thomas P. McCormick; loving mother of John ..... |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:00 AM |
CARY, N.C. – Melvin Sanford Bagaasen, 84, of Cary, N.C., went home to Glory on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Waltonwood Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family. read more |
DECATUR - Myron "Skip" Sutherd, age 79 of Decatur, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Skip will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2011 at Macon County Memorial Park with Military Rites and "Flight Home" ceremony to conclude the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Skip was born August 30, 1931 in Virginia, Illinois the son of Russell and Iris (Lyons) Sutherd. Skip proudly served his country in the US Air Force. He married Florence Garrison in Taylorville, Illinois on August 25, 1962. She preceded him in death in 1995. He leaves behind his daughter, Joanne Travis and husband Charles of Decatur, son, John Comiskey of Decatur, sister, Beverly Brockman and husband L.C of Pleasant Plaines, grandchildren, Cheryl, William, Tom, and Jodee, many great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. The family would like to give special thanks to all the staff at D.M.H. ICU for all the care and kindness they provided to Skip. The family of Skip Sutherd is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories with the family at, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
Brother Kevin J. O'Malley, C.P., 71, died Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Nazareth Home in Louisville, KY. A native of Detroit, MI, he professed his ..... |
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DECATUR - Opal Golden, 92, Decatur, died Saturday (May 21, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. |
She was born on Sept. 14, 1915, in Mattoon, to Edward and Viola True Oliver. She married Walter V. Schlemmer on April 10, 1943, in Bowling Green, Mo. He died Dec. 3, 1994., Opal was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield. She worked as an inspector at the Brown Shoe Co. in Pittsfield. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and visiting with neighbors. She enjoyed her trips to Yellowstone Park and the Western states., Opal is survived by her sister-in-law, Imogene Oliver of Pittsfield; a nephew, Dennis Oliver of Quincy; a niece, Julie Swartz of Raytown, Mo.; two great-nephews, Kory Oliver and Joshua Swartz; and a great-niece, Samantha Swartz., She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Gale Oliver; and two sisters, Eleanor and Genevieve., SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday in the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with the Rev. Bill Herald conducting. Burial will be in West Cemetery, Pittsfield., VISITATION: 10-11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home., MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Pittsfield West Cemetery or the United Methodist Church of Pittsfield., ARRANGEMENTS: Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, info@nieburfh.com. |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
Ruth L. Peetz, nee Dahl , 95, of Blue Island, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Robert A. (Mai) and the late ..... |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
Angela A. Pilcher, nee Vincenzo , 83. Beloved wife of James L.; dear mother of James R. and Susan (Eric) Matthews; loving grandmother of Alec, ..... |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
Fred Potenza, Jr., 82, passed away on May 13, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 9, 1928, in Chicago, IL, ..... |
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Samantha Ann Pritchett, 40, of Elkhart, IN, formerly of Downers Grove, IL died May 18, 2011. Surviving are her father and stepmother, Russell and Muriel ..... |
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Paralee L. Judd, 92, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Bethalto Care Center. Arrangements are pending at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. |
Patrick A. Dempsey, 55, of 1018 Monks Ave., Peru died unexpectedly at home the morning of May 20, 2011. |
CRYSTAL LAKE – Paul V. Smith Jr., 47, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 20, 2011, at his home., He was born April 12, 1964, in Des Plaines., He grew up in Rolling Meadows, was an avid golfer, and graduated from the University of Arizona., He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Grace Smith; his parents, Paul Sr. and Nancy (Moson) Smith; his sister, Susan (Mark) Kienlan; his brother, David Smith (Claudia); his nephew Kevin; his nieces, Makayla and Ava; and his dear friend, Andrea Gasior and her children., The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington. The visitation will continue from 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, until the 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial celebration at St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 N. Ela St. (corner of Franklin and Ela streets), Barrington., For information, call 847-381-3411. Condolences may be sent to the family at |
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Carlina Renzy, age 92, formerly of Forest Park, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Carlina (Lawrence Fox DVM) Renzy-Fox, JoAnna (Richard) Dvorak ..... |
Robert T. Michaelson, 86, of Genoa, Ill., died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore., Born on June 7, 1924, in Chicago, the son of Rudolf and Ingeborg (Wareberg) Michaelson, he married Lenore L. Simons on October 13, 1956, in Long Lake, Ill. He was a veteran of the, , serving in, , and also served in the U.S., during the, Robert worked various jobs, including tile setting, carpet laying, maintenance for a school district near Bartlett, a bank courier in Elgin and a greeter at Sam's Club in Hanover Park., He was a member of the American Legion in Genoa., He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lenore; three sisters, Dorothy Adrig, Corrine Vos and Sharon (Joseph) Musich; one brother, David (Eleanor) Michaelson; and several nieces and nephews., He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Ruth Michaelson in 2006; and one brother, Gordon., His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the local family-owned and -operated, Slater-Butala Funeral Home, Genoa. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home., A private burial will take place on Monday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Rockford Rescue Mission in care of the Slater-Butala Funeral Home, 132 W. Main, Genoa, IL 60135., For information and to sign the online guest book, visit, or call 815-784-5191. |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 AM |
Maxine Lenora Hyde Rogers, of Mundelein, IL, passed on to be with her Lord on May 4, 2011. She was born on July 18, ..... |
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NORMAL — Ralph M. Dunbar, 72, of Normal died at 1:02 a.m. Friday (May 20, 2011) at Heartland Manor Care, Normal. |
Busekros, The Reverend George P. Pastor Emeritus, age 82, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2011, at his home in New Lenox, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Eleanor, nee Mayer, for 60 years. Loving father of David, Steve, and Diane (Joseph) Richmond. Cherished grandfather of Kyle & Teagan Busekros and Zachary & Abigail Richmond. Dear brother of Marilyn Schueneman. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Rev. George was a 1951 graduate of the, and a 1954 graduate of Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves, Missouri. He earned a Master of Divinity Degree from Eden in 1970. In 1963 he was called to be the pastor at Salem United Church of Christ in Oak Lawn, IL. He became the first chairman of the governing counsel of Christ Hospital and was also chairman of the board of Lifelink Corporation in Bensenville, IL. After serving 32 years at Salem Church, he retired in 1996 and moved to New Lenox, IL with his wife. Rev. George will lie in state on Monday, May 23, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Salem United Church of Christ 9717 S. Kostner, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in New Lenox, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Salem United Church of Christ or National Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at, 708-532-5400. |
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EL PASO — Richard Irwin Berlin, 88, of El Paso passed away at 5 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at his residence in El Paso. |
Richard F. Hull, 64 ROCKFORD - Richard F. Hull, 64, of Rockford passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born April 7, 1947, in Harvard to Albert and Lydia (Hardt) Hull. Married Lois Mild on Jan. 18, 1969, in Rockford. Richard retired in 1998 from the Rockford Police Department after 28 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid Packers and NASCAR fan, and enjoyed spoiling his granddaughters. Survived by his wife, Lois Hull; sons, Gregory (Shannon) Hull and Michael (Lisa) Hull; granddaughters, Hannah and Hailey Hull; step-grandson, Anthony Sorrentino; mother, Lydia Hull; brothers, Gary (Marne) Hull and Kevin (Caroline) Hull; several nieces and nephews; and two devoted dogs, Cali and Zoe. Predeceased by his father, Albert Hull. Service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Swedish American Foundation for New Regional Cancer Center. Send tributes at sunsetfhmem |
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MONTICELLO – Rita Fay Burke, 62, of Monticello died at 6:50 a.m. Friday (May 20, 2011) at Kirby Hospital in Monticello. read more |
MONTICELLO - Rita Fay Burke, 62, of Monticello died at 6:50am Friday (May 20, 2011) at Kirby Hospital in Monticello. Funeral services will be at 10am Tuesday at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello with Bob Lane officiating. Visitation will be from 5 – 7pm Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Monticello Township Cemetery. Rita was born on May 2, 1949 in Bloomington, IL., the daughter of Walter & Alma (Knoll) Scott. She married Raymond Burke on Oct. 6, 1967 in Eureka, IL. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Burke of Monticello; father Walter (Doris) Scott of Eureka; sons Ray (Penny) Burke Jr. of Lawrenceburg, KY, David (Stacy) Burke of DeLand; daughter Lisa (Jered) Shofner of Weldon; brother Steve Scott of Washington, IL.; granddaughters Maddison & Lauren Burke of DeLand, Molly Pearson of Assumption and Mandy (Justin) Hall of Lawrenceburg, KY; great-grandkids Haylee, Jackson and Falken of Assumption, Carter and Corbin of Lawrenceburg, KY. She was preceded in death by her mother and sister, Sandy Gooding. Rita was known for her love of family and friends, especially her granddaughters. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
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BLOOMINGTON — Robert R. Burnett, 43, of Westminster, Colo., formerly of Bloomington, died May 15, 2011, in Longmont, Colo. |
DECATUR - Robert "Bob" Eugene Brennan, 80, of Decatur died at 7:26 am on Friday May 20, 2011 in St. Mary's Hospital. Robert was born on July 26, 1930 in Decatur the son of Thomas and Ellen (Carter) Brennan. He was a Veteran of the US Army, a member of the American Legion,, and the Moose Lodge. He was a retired carman of the Norfolk & Southern Rail Road. He married Pamela Walker on May 24, 1979 in Lincoln, IL. Surviving are his wife Pamela; brothers, John Brennan and Tom Brennan both of Decatur; sister, Della Miller and husband Lester of Decatur; sister-in-law, Thea Westbay of Decatur; and 14 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ray and Gerry. Funeral service celebrating the life of Robert Eugene Brennan will be 11:00 am Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be 9:30 – 11:00 am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta with military honors conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to DAV or the Macon County Honor Guard. The family requests casual attire. The family of Robert Eugene Brennan is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
MARION -- Robert Hartwell, Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011, in Marine Corps Air Station in 29 Palms, Calif., Robbie was born Jan. 20, 1986, in Orange County, Calif. He is the son of Timothy and Andrea Hartwell, both Navy veterans., He is an active duty member of the U.S. Navy. Robbie is also a member of Marion American Legion Post 147 and VFW Post 1301., Survivors include parents, Tim and Andrea Hartwell; brother, Jason Lemasters, also a Navy veteran; sister, Lindsey Hartwell; brothers, Nicholas and Matthew Hartwell; grandmother, Shirley Hartwell; grandparents, Keith and Carolyn Owens; grandfather, Clive Lemasters, all of Marion; and several aunts, uncles and cousins., He was preceded in death by his mother, Tonja (Lemasters) Peebels; and grandfather, Lowell Thomas Hartwell., Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Reception at the American Legion, in Marion, will be immediately after the services., For those who prefer, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 N. Market St., Marion, IL 62959., Robbie was an outstanding young man that loved his family, his country, his Navy, and "his" Marines. He will be sorely missed by his family, shipmates, and all that knew him., For additional information or to sign the guest memorial register, visit |
SHELBYVILLE - Robert James "Bob" Haley, 52, Shelbyville, All-Pro Carpet and Furniture Cleaning and Car Detailing Co. owner/operator, died Friday (May 20, 2011). Memorial services: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Church of the Nazarene, Shelbyville. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Arrangements by: Lockart-Green Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Memorials: to the family. Send condolences: |
HARVARD – Robert W. Richter, 58, of Harvard, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry., He was born Nov. 15, 1952, to Robert and Shirley (Rusnak) Richter. He married Carol Blacketter on Jan. 13, 1973, in Clayton., He owned and operated Rob's Upholstery in McHenry for 33 years. He owned and bred Brittanys and was an avid field trialer. He was a member of the LaSalle, Badger and Greater Milwaukee Brittany Clubs. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, horseback riding, softball and sports of all kinds., He is survived by his wife, Carol; two daughters, Tara D. (Matt) Florell of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Ryan Michelle Richter (Jim Stockard) of Citronelle, Ala.; two grandchildren, Charlotte Elizabeth and William Loren of St. Petersburg; his mother, Shirley Richter of Buffalo Grove; a brother, Doug (Lori) Richter of Mahomet; four nieces; and a nephew., He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Richter; and his grandparents, Al and Mildred Richter and Steve and Catherine Rusnak., The visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Saunders and McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard, with a memorial service at 7 p.m., For information, call the funeral home at 815-943-5400. Sign the online register at |
RODNEY DAVID WILLIAMS, 59 ROCKFORD - Rodney David Williams, 59, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Born May 3, 1952, in Rockford to Alvin and Betty (Tryan) Williams. Rodney married his best friend, Donna Williams, on Dec. 21, 2000. Survived by his much-loved sons, Mike and Jeff Williams; daughters, Casey and Nicole; granddaughters, Dakota, Camryn and Madalyn; parents, Alvin and Betty; brothers, Alvin Jr. (Cheryl) and Mark (Sam) Williams; sisters, Kim (David) Swenson and Carolyn (Walt) Wear; as well as lots of nieces, nephews and friends. Rodney was an amazing, loving husband, father, son, uncle, papa and devoted Packers fan. He worked at Wilson Tool for 25 years, surrounded by friends. Everyone who met Rodney knew he was someone special; he was a man of great faith, integrity and an insatiable sense of humor. He will be missed by everyone lucky to have known him. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 23, in St. Edward Catholic Church, 3004 11th St. Burial in Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 22, in Julian-Poorman-Welte Funeral Home, 304 N. Fifth St. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. View memorial guestbook and additional information at |
BENTON -- Ronald Ouellette, 64, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Benton Rehab and Health Care Center., Per Mr. Ouellette's family wishes, there will be no services, and he will be cremated., Arrangements are entrusted to Leffler Poulson Funeral Home of Benton., Mr. Ouellette was born March 1, 1947, in Ludlow, Mass., the son of Henry and Alice (Quinn) Ouellette., Mr. Ouellette was a former carpet layer and meat cutter. He served his country in the Army during the, Survivors include two brothers, Henry Ouellette of Ludlow, Mass., and Robert Ouellette of Indianapolis; a sister: Jean Ouellette of Florida; and his many friends, which he considered family, at Benton Rehab and Healthcare Center., Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Shirley Potteroff., To sign the online memorial guestbook, visit |
Gutierrez-Arias, Rose Ann Age 47, of Joliet passed away May 19, 2011. Beloved wife of Jaime; loving mother of Michael; dear daughter of Delores Simon and S. Gus Gutierrez; sister of Daniel Smicker, Natalie (John) Herron, Marina Gutierrez, Laura (Ruben) Vallejo, Karen Gutierrez, Victor Gutierrez, Ann (Chuck) Bretz, Mary Gutierrez, John Gutierrez, and Anna Gutierrez. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Rose's life will begin on Tuesday, May 24 at 9:30 am with prayers at the funeral home chapel, then in procession to St. Mary Nativity Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment private. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3 to 8 pm at: |
ROY E. 'KING' HILL, 38 SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - Roy E. "King" Hill, 38, of Sun Prairie went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2011. Born Jan. 13, 1973, in Rockford, the son of Jerry and Velma (Smith) Hill. Married Kim Wallace. Volunteer fireman for South Beloit. Roy enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Kim; sons, Ryan and Randy; mother, Velma Bernice Hill; brother, Myron (DeeAnn) Midgett; sisters, Linda (Dave) Wagner and Diane (Dave) Smith; father- and mother-in-law, Ron (Pat) Wallace; brother-in-law, Kevin Wallace; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father. Visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, Ill. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. For more information, visit |
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Sidell Sachs, age 89, beloved wife for 62 years to the late Burton; cherished mother of Mark (Sherri), Susan (the late Claude) Sachs-Lorieux and ..... |
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Lillian M. Sanek, nee Borawski , age 85, of Hazel Crest, IL, passed away on May 19, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph ..... |
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William J. Schlosser, age 72, Army Vet. Beloved husband of Joan, nee Capocy; loving father of Karen (Ron) Vandewiel, Joann (Marc) Badali, Arlene (Shawn) ..... |
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Gar Schurr, age 92, beloved husband of the late Anne Schurr; loving father of Beverly Kilmer, the late Michael, Richard (Beth Server), and Kathleen Schurr; ..... |
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Jesse Lee Schuttinga, D.C., died on May 17 at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Emilie, nee Chupich, and adoring father ..... |
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Richard Shapiro, 62, formerly of Skokie and Evanston. Beloved father of Marc (Monica) and Eric (fiancee Angie); loving brother of Nat (Peggy) and Sherri ..... |
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John W. Shepard, of Downers Grove, formerly of Naperville. Beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy," nee Malcolm; loving father of Susan Kentner and Richard Shepard; ..... |
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Stanley R. Skalski, passed away Sept. 10, 2010 in Knoxville,TN, Aae 68. He was fondly known by his family as Stash. Preceded in death ..... |
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Josephine R. Smith, age 91, of Evanston. Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Smith; loving mother of David (the late Sandra), Cynthia (Andrew) Alexander, ..... |
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Paul V. Smith Jr. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 N. Ela ..... |
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Branson Soales, 92, went home to be with the Lord on May 20. He was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Florida in ..... |
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Carole Ann Socha; beloved wife of the late John F. Klussmann; loving daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve Socha; dearest sister of Michael ..... |
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Charles L. Stewart, of Northbrook, formerly of Glencoe and Urbana, passed away May 17, 2011 at age 91. He graduated from the University of Illinois, ..... |
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Angeline Stoynoff, nee Stephanopoulos , age 87. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas; devoted mother of James (Kristie); dear grandmother of Nicholas and Laura; ..... |
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Raymond R. Switak, W.W. II Army Air Corp Veteran, beloved husband of the late Evelyn, nee Herold; loving father of Randy (Gina) and the ..... |
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Margaret Szewczyk, nee Wilkaitis , beloved wife of the late Edward F.; loving; mother of Janet (Louis) Kleidon, James F. Szewezyk and John P. (Dr. ..... |
Mrs. Castagno was born Sadie Lavonne Noren in Taylorville on Aug. 2, 1917, a daughter of Perry and Inez Davis Noren. She lived the first nine years of her life in Taylorville, before moving with her parents to a farm near that city in 1926. She completed the eighth grade in a one-room country school, after which she attended Taylorville High School. In her first year, she rode to school with her older brother, but after that year had no way to get to town each day. Thus, for the next two years she lived in town by earning her room and board doing housekeeping and ironing and caring for the son of the woman with whom she stayed. In her senior year, she stayed in Taylorville with a friend of her aunt., After graduating from high school in 1935, Sadie attended Illinois State Normal Teachers' College in Normal for two years and received a teaching certificate. She then taught elementary school in Taylorville for four years, from 1937 until 1941. After that, she took a job in a Bloomington elementary school for two years, 1941-1943. In the meantime, she went to summer school at Normal to complete work on her bachelor's degree, which she received in 1943., Sadie married James D. "Jim" Castagno, of Kincaid, on June 17, 1943. He was a lieutenant in the Army at the time, and soon he left for England, where he trained for and participated in the invasion of France. While he was overseas, Sadie lived with her parents and from 1944 to 1946 taught in the same one-room school she had attended in rural Christian County. The school was about a mile from her parent's house, and she commented that she "got to walk there as a student and as a teacher." She also had her first child, James R., in 1944., on the G.I. Bill. While living there, Sadie had her second child, Barbara, in 1948. In 1949 the family moved to Heyworth, a small town about 12 miles south of Bloomington. During that time, she gave birth to her third child, Kenneth, in 1950., The family moved to Quincy in 1953, and Sadie resumed her teaching career in 1955 in the Quincy school system. She taught at Emerson School from 1955 until 1971 and during this period she earned her master's degree from Western Illinois University in 1968. She was selected to join the faculty at the new and somewhat experimental Lincoln School, where she taught from 1971 until she retired in 1982. She was proud of the fact that she was the oldest teacher selected for Lincoln School and regarded it as a testament to her youthful attitude and unflagging enthusiasm for working with children., Sadie was a member of the Adams County Retired Teachers Association, for which she was president for two years. She was also a regional director of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. She was a longtime member of the National Education Association, the Illinois Education Association, Alpha Delta Kappa sorority, and the American Association of University Women. For many people in towns around Quincy, though, she was best known as a member of the Gem City Rock Club. For 10 years after she retired, she transported displays of rocks and minerals to approximately 35 schools and libraries within a 50-mile radius of Quincy. Sadie also volunteered at the Quincy Museum and Blessing Hospital on 14th Street., She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James and Patricia Castagno, of Mahwah, N.J.; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Wendy Castagno, of Columbia, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren., Sadie was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, in 1964; and her daughter, Barbara, in 1981., SERVICES: 2 p.m. memorial service Friday, June 24, in Faith Presbyterian Church, 1027 S. 24th St. Burial of ashes and graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. |
DECATUR - Scott A. Alongi, 52, Decatur, formerly of Cisco, former TCCI machinist, died Wednesday (May 18, 2011). Memorial services: 7 p.m. Monday, Temple Baptist Church. Visitation: one hour before services. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Memorials: to the family. Send condolences: |
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CORNELL — Sharon Ann Bullard, 74, of rural Cornell died at 3:35 p.m. Friday (May 20, 2011) at her residence. |
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Shirley (Surgeon) Ringhausen, 80, died at 8:01 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011, at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. |
TAMAROA -- Stacey Lynn Fox, 43, passed away at 6:59 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale., Stacey had worked as an LPN at Fairview Nursing Center in Du Quoin and at SIU Student Health Center. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tamaroa. She had been president for the Tamaroa Little League for 10 years and was a softball coach. She had worked at bingo for many years at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was also a Sunday school teacher for many years. Stacey had been a member of Tamaroa Grade School PTO and Booster Club. Her goal in life was to help others in their time of need., She was born March 14, 1968, in Du Quoin, the daughter of Vernon M. and Judith E. (Lynch) Heck., She married Alan D. Fox Sr. on Feb. 26, 1998, in Las Vegas, and he survives., She is survived by her husband of Tamaroa; five children, Kaliyn Lively, Bryant Lively, Kelton Lively, Alan Fox Jr., and Natasha Fox, all of Tamaroa; her father, Vernon M. Heck and Betty Ogilvie of Tamaroa; one granddaughter, Melody Bytner of Cambria; two brothers, Greg Heck and wife, Debbie, of Du Quoin and Charles Heck and wife, Kami, of Du Bois, two sisters, Mary Nippe and husband, Ricky, of Tamaroa, and Sabrina Bathon of Pinckneyville; maternal grandfather, Charles Lynch of Effingham; stepfather, Richard Bathon and wife, Trish, of Centralia; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Marsha Fox of Du Quoin; and several nieces and nephews., She was preceded in death by her mother, Judith E. Bathon; maternal grandmother, Kathryn Lynch; and paternal grandparents, William and Sophie Heck Sr., Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tamaroa with Father Oliver Nwachukwu officiating. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Tamaroa. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., with rosary prayed at 8 p.m. Monday at the church, and from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church., Friends may make memorials to the Special Olympics or, and will be accepted at the funeral home., Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements., For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit |
MARENGO – Steven M. Talbott, 42, of Marengo and a former Rockford resident, died at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center., He was born Jan, 18, 1969, in Rockford, to William G. and Joanne Peterson Talbott., He graduated from Auburn High School Academy in 1987. He attended Iowa State, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Illinois University., He married Kimberly Ann Free on June 7, 1997., He was employed by C&S Sports with Chicago Express Hockey. He previously was self-employed with CAVEO Learning and also New Horizons Computer Learning Centers., He was an avid hockey fan, especially enjoying the Ice Hogs. He enjoyed traveling and golf, but the most important part of his life was his family and friends., He was a loving husband, son, brother, friend and the best uncle ever. He was a trusting and inspiring man. His smile and his laugh always will be remembered, as well as his wonderful attitude toward living life., Survivors include his wife, Kim; his mother, Joanne Talbott; his brother, Kevin (Deb) Talbott; his sister, Stephanie (Aaron) Vescova; his nephews, A.J., Will and Michael Vescova; a niece, Briana Vescova; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Bev Free; his sisters-in-law, Sue (Jim) Maggio and Lori (Chris) Biesemeier; a brother-in-law, Bill (Cheryl) Free; his nieces and nephews, Heidi (Jason) Schnulle, Anthony Maggio, Jamie Maggio, Stephanie Manusharow, Nick Manusharow, Jesse Biesemeier, Bryttany Biesemeier, Joe Free, Tim Free and Allison Free; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Brooklyn, Tess, Waylon and Gwen; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He also is survived by the "boys," Mulligan, Bennigan and Callahan., He was preceded in death by his father on June 6, 2010; and his grandparents., His family would like to give a special thank you to "Team Talbott" for their continuous love and support and the UW Oncology Team, especially Dr. H. Ian Robbins and Dr. Steve Howard. All of these people and many others, accompanied him on his journey and never failed him., Special thanks also to Tony, always a nephew, who stepped up as a caregiver and became a true friend and confidant. Forever, we will be grateful to you., The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, and from 10 a.m. until the memorial service to honor and celebrate his life at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford. The Rev. Christopher Druce Jones will officiate., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018; or Multiple Sclerosis Society of Illinois, 525 W. Monroe St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60661., Express condolences or share memories at |
Steven M. Talbott, 42 Loving Husband, Son, Brother, Friend and Best Uncle Ever MARENGO - Steven M. Talbott, 42, of Marengo, a former Rockford resident, died at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born Jan. 18, 1969, in Rockford, the son of William G. and Joanne Peterson Talbott. Graduated from Auburn High School Academy in 1987. He attended Iowa State University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Illinois University. Married Kimberly Ann Free on June 7, 1997. He was employed by C&S Sports with Chicago Express Hockey. He had previously been self-employed by CAVEO Learning and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. Steve was an avid hockey fan, especially enjoying the IceHogs. He enjoyed traveling and golf, but the most important parts of his life were his family and friends. Steve was a trusting and inspiring man. His smile and his laugh will always be remembered, as well as his wonderful attitude toward living life. Survivors include his wife, Kim; mother, Joanne Talbott; brother, Kevin (Deb) Talbott; sister, Stephanie (Aaron) Vescova; nephews, A.J., Will and Michael Vescova; niece, Briana Vescova; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Bev Free; sisters-in-law, Sue (Jim) Maggio and Lori (Chris) Biesemeier; brother-in-law, Bill (Cheryl) Free; nieces and nephews, Heidi (Jason) Schnulle, Anthony and Jamie Maggio, Stephanie and Nick Manusharow, Jesse and Bryttany Biesemeier and Joe, Tim and Allison Free; great-nieces and -nephews, Brooklyn, Tess, Waylon and Gwen; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The "boys," Mulligan, Bennigan and Callahan, also survive him. Predeceased by his father June 6, 2010; and grandparents. Steve's family would like give a special thank-you to "Team Talbott" for their continuous love and support and the UW Oncology Team, especially Dr. H. Ian Robbins and Dr. Steve Howard. All of these people and many others accompanied Steve on his journey and never failed him. Special thanks also to Tony, always a nephew, who stepped up as a caregiver and became a true friend and confidant. Forever, we will be grateful to you. A memorial service to honor and celebrate Steve's life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. The Rev. Christopher Druce Jones will officiate. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018; or Multiple Sclerosis Society of Illinois, 525 W. Monroe St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60661. Express condolences or share memories online at |
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James C. Tamborello, 86, of Naperville, entered eternal life on May 19, 2011. Beloved husband of 64 years, Rose Trinca Tamborello; loving father of Gregory ..... |
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Beverly Jean Thomas, 71. Dear mother of Janice (Bill) Chmela, Dede (Ron) Jaderholm and Jim (Jeanne) Haut; loving grandmother of Liz and Erin Chmela and ..... |
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Aris Tsikrikas, beloved husband of the late Koula, nee Douvres; loving father of Vicky (Michael) Loukis, and Andy Tsikrikas; devoted son of the late ..... |
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Genevieve "Jean" Catherine Twardosz was welcomed into the world on May 12, 1919, by John Kapturkiewicz and Louise Wojtar in Morris, IL. Highly intelligent ..... |
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Daniel C. Tynan, Army Veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband of Dolores, nee Duleba; loving father of Laura Tynan, Cynthia (Michael) Morgenthaler, Tim ..... |
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Mary Frances "MaryFran" VanSchoyck of Chandler, AZ, passed away May 11, 2011, following a short illness at Chandler Regional Hospital. She was 83 and ..... |
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Adell Venus, nee Lifschutz . Beloved wife of Cobert Venus; loving mother of Drew (Julie) Venus and Lisa (Richard) Berman; proud grandmother of Scott and ..... |
Villetta (Allen) Brundage, 97, went to be with her Lord April 25, 2011., She was born in Milledgeville, Ill., to Orville and Clara Allen. The oldest of five children, she graduated from Milledgeville High School as valedictorian and went on to Illinois State Teachers College in DeKalb. Her 26 years of teaching included everything from a one-room school house, a grade school class in LaGrange, high school at Malta, finishing with teaching second grade and then first, at Lee Elementary. She met her husband, Maurice, while teaching in Malta and they enjoyed 53 years together. She loved her churches – both the Brethren Church of Milledgeville and First Congregational Church of Malta, where she taught Sunday school for many years., Villetta lived in El Paso, Texas, since October 2001., She is survived by her daughter, Eleanor (Rob) Phillips; granddaughter, Sine Phillips; her sisters, Helen Kelly and Ann Millhouse; brother, Orville George (Jean) Allen; nieces, Mickey (James) Jewell, JoAnn Shafer, Catherine Kelly, Roseanne Kelly, Blenda (Barry) Williams, Karen (John) Hiscox, Debbie (Greg) Stubbs, Eileen (Dean) Johnson and Nancy Brundage; and nephews, Allen (Jill) Millhouse and Mark (Caralee) Kelly., She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice, and her sister, Eva Simpson., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb, with interment at Malta Cemetery., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Villetta (Allen) Brundage Memorial Fund, in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115., For information, visit, or call 815-756-1022. |
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Rheta Mae Vogt, nee Swanson , age 79. Beloved wife of Jack R. Vogt; loving mother of Carey (Glenn) Anderson, Tom Vogt and Laura ..... |
SULLIVAN - Vangie I. Love, 85, of Sullivan, died 3:35 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) in Mason Point, Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in the Findlay Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Mason Point. Condolences may be sent to the family at, . Vangie was born February 18, 1926 in Findlay, the daughter of John Edward and Cora Mae Niles Scribner. She had worked at Brown Shoe Co. in Sullivan, General Electric in Decatur and Fox Harbor Campground Office in Sullivan. Vangie was a member of the Findlay First Christian Chruch and the Findlay American Legion Auxiliary. She married Bernard Loren Love on June 30, 1946 and he preceded her in death on May 15, 1982. Survivors include her children, Cindy (Bill Park) Love, John (Jennifer) Love all of Sullivan and William Loren Love (special friend, Jennifer) of Arcola; grandchildren, Lacy Love, Kendall Love and Alex Love; sister, Nita Abel of Findlay; and her best friend Frannie Ikemire of Findlay. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one granddaughter. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
DECATUR - Verne Floyd Haynes, 80, lifelong resident of the Decatur area, passed on Monday, May 9, 2011, at 6:21pm, at his daughter's home in Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Haynes was born June 10, 1930, in Decatur, a son of Glenn Andrew and Martha Virginia Weaver Haynes. Mr. Haynes married Lura Emily Wiley of Cowden, IL on June 5, 1950. Their marriage produced four children: James Derek (deceased); Rita Verlene Blocksom of Phoenix, AZ; Robin Dale of Jacksonville, IL; and Jon Ashley of Clinton, IN. His second marriage was to Yvonne Kay Crafton on December 24, 1972, who passed on May 28, 2007. She had two daughters from a previous marriage, Lisa Lynn Crafton Pugsley and Lori Leah Crafton Dunn. He is survived by two brothers, James Lee of Brandon, MO, and Richard Dean of Sunshine, FL, and two sisters, Shirley Ann Cox of Decatur, IL, and Audrey Jean Benner of Westlake Village, CA. He is survived by six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was a quality engineer for General Electric, Borg Warner and Zexel. Mr. Haynes loved playing country music, his horses and motorcycle racing. Private graveside services were held at North Fork Cemetery on May 17, 2011. Memorials may be made in his honor to Banner Alzheimer's Institute, 901 East Willetta, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Condolences may be sent to vernehaynes@gmail.com. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel "A Life Celebration Home" Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
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Vickie Lynn Lamere, 57, passed away at 4:08 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on June 11, 1953, in Wood River, the daughter of Robert and Joyce M. (McVey) McIntire. She married Michael J. Lamere on March... |
Viola Mae Deaton Crawford, 75, a resident of Baytown, Texas, passed peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2011. Viola was born in Jacksonville Dec. 7, 1935, the daughter of Madrona and Edward Deaton. She is survived by her four children, Annie Herndon and husband Ed of Fort Worth, Texas, Andrew Crawford and wife Joyce of Friendswood, Texas, Alice Rodgers and husband William of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Arnold Crawford and wife Darlene of Baytown, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Travis Herndon, Marshall Herndon, Cameron Crawford, Clarke Crawford, Chris Rodgers, Kyle Rodgers, Elizabeth Rodgers, Jennifer Crawford, James Crawford and twins Jessica and Jolene Crawford; one great-grandchild, Brylee Mae Tagle; brother, Bill Deaton and wife Betty of Oswego; sister-in-law, Mary Deaton of Beardstown; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, Madrona and Edward Deaton; and brother, Al Deaton. Viola graduated from Newton Bateman Memorial High School in Jacksonville in 1954. She married James Crawford of Tenaha, Texas, in 1955, and had three children in Illinois and then moved to Texas in the early '60s where her last child was born. The family moved to Baytown, Texas, in 1967 where she resided until her death. Viola had worked for the Goose Creek ISD where she retired after 27 years of service and she was also a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Baytown, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Sterling-White Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Sterling-White Funeral Home, with burial following at Sterling-White Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Cameron, Clarke and James Crawford, Marshall and Travis Herndon and Kyle Rodgers. Donation may be sent in Viola's honor to the following: Ahina Hossihno, translation "Watching over the elders," Personal Care Home at 4518 36th Street Dickinson, TX 77539. To send the family condolences please visit www.sterlingwhite.com., Viola Mae Deaton Crawford, 75, a resident of Baytown, Texas, passed peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2011., Viola was born in Jacksonville Dec. 7, 1935, the daughter of Madrona and Edward Deaton., She is survived by her four children, Annie Herndon and husband Ed of Fort Worth, Texas, Andrew Crawford and wife Joyce of Friendswood, Texas, Alice Rodgers and husband William of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Arnold Crawford and wife Darlene of Baytown, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Travis Herndon, Marshall Herndon, Cameron Crawford, Clarke Crawford, Chris Rodgers, Kyle Rodgers, Elizabeth Rodgers, Jennifer Crawford, James Crawford and twins Jessica and Jolene Crawford; one great-grandchild, Brylee Mae Tagle; brother, Bill Deaton and wife Betty of Oswego; sister-in-law, Mary Deaton of Beardstown; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, Madrona and Edward Deaton; and brother, Al Deaton., Viola graduated from Newton Bateman Memorial High School in Jacksonville in 1954., She married James Crawford of Tenaha, Texas, in 1955, and had three children in Illinois and then moved to Texas in the early '60s where her last child was born. The family moved to Baytown, Texas, in 1967 where she resided until her death. Viola had worked for the Goose Creek ISD where she retired after 27 years of service and she was also a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Baytown, Texas., A visitation for family and friends will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Sterling-White Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Sterling-White Funeral Home, with burial following at Sterling-White Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Cameron, Clarke and James Crawford, Marshall and Travis Herndon and Kyle Rodgers. Donation may be sent in Viola's honor to the following: Ahina Hossihno, translation "Watching over the elders," Personal Care Home at 4518 36th Street Dickinson, TX 77539. To send the family condolences please visit |
Brunner, Virginia M. (nee Rinke), went to join her late husband David Sr., on Thursday May 19th. Virginia departed this life after a brief hospital stay. Virginia is survived by sons David Jr. (Penni) and Denis (Michelle) and her three cherished grandchildren Meredith, Brittney and David. Surviving siblings include Francis (aka Jr.) and Nancy. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents Francis & Mary and siblings Robert and Judy. Virginia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother & friend especially to her neighbors the Kaminsky & Keller families. Virginia was an avid dog lover and will be sadly missed by her loyal companion Nalla. Virginia loved baking; her Christmas cookies will be missed by all. Funeral Tuesday May 24, 2011 10:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Road Mokena, IL. 60448. Interment in Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation Monday 23, 2011 from 2-8 PM. 708-479-1210 or |
Virginia M. Kruse, 87 ROCKFORD - Virginia M. Kruse, 87, of Rockford passed away May 15, 2011, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born June 15, 1923, in Litchfield, the daughter of Cecil and Pearl (Metzger) Elliott. Married Harry E. Kruse on Dec. 21, 1941, in Rockford. Member of Central Christian Church. She was a member of the Rockford Clown Alley, known as Cherry Blossom the clown. Survivors include sons, Paul (Rita) Kruse of Colorado and David Kruse of Leaf River; loving grandchildren, Jeremy (Melissa) Kruse, Lori (Jeff) Carson, Shannon (Scott) Zittle and Tamara (Charley) Brinkmeier; and great-grandchildren, Garrett and Greyson Zittle, Rebecca Brinkmeier, Gabrielle Zittle and Emmett Carson; and sisters, Pauline Eggert and Maxine Goolsbey. Predeceased by her parents; husband; daughter-in-law, Shirley; and brother-in-laws, Marshal and Charles. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Central Christian Church, 6595 Guilford Road, with visitation from 9 a.m. to service time. Pastor Dan Craig will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Central Christian Church. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home. Send tributes to the family at |
Schultz, Virginia M. (nee Blaskievich) Age 78, of Reddick, IL passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 at Provena Our Lady of Victory in Bourbonnias, IL. Born August 7, 1932 in Joliet, IL to the late Stanley and Sophie (nee Kozol) Blaskievich. Member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reddick. Virginia was formerly employed by R.R. Donnelley's in Dwight as an industrial nurse. She then retired from the Fox Developmental Center in Dwight as the nursing supervisor, September 1, 2000. In her free time she enjoyed playing BINGO and she also loved traveling with her late husband, Jerry. Surviving are two sons, Greg (Cathy) Schultz and Jeff Schultz, both of Reddick; one sister, Celeste (Larry) Rudman of New Lenox, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Gerald L. Schultz, whom she married September 28, 1952 in Joliet; brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Norma Blaskievich; and maternal grandparents, Andrew and Eva Kozol. Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd., Braidwood Chapel, Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation two hours preceding services. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd., 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, IL 458-2336. |
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Patricia A. Welsh, nee Carsley , 70, beloved wife of the late Thomas M. Welsh, Jr.; loving mother of Robert (Mary) Welsh, Sr.; cherished grandmother ..... |
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Walter "Tony" Wierzechowski, Jr., 48, passed away unexpectedly May 16, 2011. Beloved son of the late Walter T. Wierzechowski , Sr. and Pauline Wierzechowski. ..... |
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Geraldine Wodrich, nee DeVries , age 91, beloved wife of the late Alfred; loving sister of Clara Spoelma, Theresa TerMaat, Tena Van Der Muil, Johanna ..... |
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DANVILLE – Warren Felix, 72, of Danville died at 4:35 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System, Danville. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Leek & Sons Funeral Home, 304 E. Williams St., Danville. read more |
JOHNSTON CITY -- Wilda Kuhnke, 87, of Springfield, formerly of Johnston City, died at 12:02 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011, at home., Arrangements are incomplete at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City. |
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ST. CHARLES – William "Bill" Lynn Gibbs, 69, passed away peacefully at home in St. Charles on Monday, April 25, 2011, with family members by his side. For 11 years he had courageously fought a battle against prostate cancer, ultimately losing his life to the disease. read more |
Born: May 22, 1941; in Bloomington, Ill., Died: April 25, 2011; in St. Charles, ST. CHARLES – William "Bill" Lynn Gibbs, 69, passed away peacefully at home in St. Charles on Monday, April 25, 2011, with family members by his side. For 11 years he had courageously fought a battle against prostate cancer, ultimately losing his life to the disease., He was born May 22, 1941, in Bloomington, Ill., to Lynn and Carol (Mundhenke) Gibbs. Bill's parents were superb athletes and lifelong educators and they instilled in him an appreciation of both academics and athletics., He grew up in Rantoul, Ill., where he was a member of the National Honor Society and also participated in basketball, track, football and baseball, lettering in each sport. In 1959, during Bill's senior year at Rantoul High School, his basketball team won 32 straight games before they were defeated by West Aurora in the state tournament. Bill was selected as an all-state basketball player at season's end., Bill attended, in Evanston on a basketball scholarship and was selected as team captain his senior year. He graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Bill then taught and coached at Rich East High School for one year and at Wheaton Central for three years. In 1967, he earned a Masters in Education degree from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb., That same year he and his family moved to Watseka, Ill., where he took on the role of guidance counselor and basketball coach at the local high school. He always stressed to his students the importance of academics and educating themselves beyond high school. In 1977, he was honored to be selected into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as a player. He also received honors in the field of education, among them being selected to Governor Thompson's Illinois Education Council and being appointed to the committee that chose the first class to attend the Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora., In 1988, Bill took a position as Dean of Students at Streamwood High School in the Elgin school district and in 1990 became the Dean of Students at Wheaton North High School. A new phase in Bill's life began in June, 1994, as he retired from full-time education; however, he continued to work part-time in the education field until the time of his passing. For the past 14 years he enjoyed working as the Career Placement Coordinator at the Fox Valley Career Center. Altogether, he spent a total of 48 years helping students prepare for their futures, a proud achievement., Bill met his future wife when he was a junior in college. He was introduced to his sister's roommate at the, , Karen Rife. They were married on July 11, 1964, in Chicago. During their 46-year marriage they raised two sons, David and Douglas, and were thrilled when each son and his wife added a grandchild to their lives, Ryan and Sophia. Bill loved being a "Papa" to them., During Bill's years of semi-retirement, he and Karen enjoyed traveling to many scenic areas of our country. He was an active member of Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles, where he served on various committees and ushered regularly. He always loved basketball and several times served as a host for the Big Ten Tournament held at the United Center in Chicago., Bill will be remembered by his family and many friends for his outgoing personality, his wonderful sense of humor and his willingness to help others. He was a caring husband and father and a good role model for his two sons. He will be greatly missed., The family wishes to thank the many dedicated doctors and nurses who were there to assist Bill during his long battle with cancer. A special thanks to Sarah, the caring and compassionate hospice nurse who was so helpful during Bill's final months. In addition, all the cards, visits, phone calls and encouragement from friends and family and church members and clergy were greatly appreciated., Bill is survived by his wife, Karen; his two sons, David (Karen Saddler) Gibbs of Edmonds, Wash., and their daughter, Sophia, and Douglas (Natalie) Gibbs of Aurora and their son, Ryan; his brother, Richard Gibbs of Rantoul, Ill.; his sister, Janice (Phil) Keeley of Gridley, Ill.; and two nieces and a nephew., Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Carol Gibbs., A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, at the church. Interment will be private., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174; the, , 143 First St., Batavia, IL 60510; or to the Mayo Clinic for novel immunotherapy treatments for prostate cancer at Mayo Clinic Department of Development, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905., For additional information, contact the Moss-Norris Funeral Home in St. Charles at 630-584-2000 or |
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William H. Morris, 89, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Staunton. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Williamson F.H. in Staunton. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, Zion Lutheran Church, Staunton.... |
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GEORGETOWN – William Peelman, 48, of Georgetown died at 10:17 a.m. Friday (May 20, 2011) at home. read more |
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ST. JOSEPH – Yvonne Tucker, 55, passed away at 4:15 A.M. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at ManorCare, Champaign. read more |
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Florence A. Zielinski, nee Zajkowski . Beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Anna (Jim) Huffman, Lillian (Gary) Hager, John (Lori) Zielinski and ..... |
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Stanley Zmuda, age 89. Husband of the late Ann Mary Brotan and Catherine Klesc; father of Mary Ann Zmuda and the late Harry Zmuda; ..... |
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