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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Bernard F. Amato, Jr., 82. Loving husband of Marilyn, nee Thomas; beloved father of Barbara Amato; dear grandfather of Drew Barnes; brother of Jack (Marge) ..... |
PALESTINE - Alberta Murdock, 81, Palestine, died Sunday (May 22, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Goodwine Funeral Home, Palestine. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Palestine Cemetery. Memorials: Grace Chapel, West Terre Haute or Palestine Pilgrim Holiness Church. Send condolences: |
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EL PASO — Alice Mildred Welsh, 98, Gridley, passed away at 11:07 p.m. Sunday (May 22, 2011) at Heritage Manor, El Paso. |
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, formerly of Effingham, Petty Printing Co. employee, died Thursday (May 19, 2011). Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Lutheran Care Center Chapel, Altamont. Visitation: two hours before services in the chapel. Arrangements by: Kull Funeral Chapel, Altamont. Memorials: Lutheran Care Center, Altamont, or donor's choice. Member: Immanuel Lutheran Evangelical Lutheran Church, Altamont. Survivors: parents, Carel Wilhelm and Ruth Jexgarz-Reiss, Altamont; son, Jospeh Henry Zingg, Sacramento, Calif.; daughter, Tasha Maria Weishaar, Altamont; eight grandchildren; one aunt; several cousins. Preceded by: one uncle. Online guest book at |
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Fenili, Arlene L. Arlene L. Fenili, nee Klukas, age 86, of Wilmington; Preceded in death by her parents, William G. and Lydia S. Klukas; and a sister Shirley M. Tasharski. Survived by her husband Lewis J. Fenili; her brothers William E. Klukas, and Robert G. Klukas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday, May 26, 2011, 10:30 a.m at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 4 - 8 p.m. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to: St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, 305 Lemont Street, Lemont, IL 60439. Info: (630) 257-6363 or |
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GEORGETOWN – Arlene Underwood, 62, of Georgetown died at 8:37 p.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at home. read more |
Arne G. Larson, 86 ROCKFORD - Arne G. Larson, 86, of Rockford died at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011, in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born Jan. 31, 1925, in Vanersborg, Sweden, the son of Erick and Frida (Jacobsson) Larson. He married Marilyn J. Cate on Aug. 14, 1949, in Rockford. Arne came to Rockford at age 7. He graduated from East High School and, . Arne played on the Beloit College Midwest Conference Championship teams and went three years to the Kansas City NAIB Tournament. He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater. Arne taught history and coached basketball and baseball from 1950-53 in Sandwich. He worked 35 years at Oil Heat Parts, becoming owner and president. He was also owner of Fireworks Fireplace Shoppe. Arne was a sports enthusiast, playing baseball with Blackhawk Athletic Club for years. He was active in Rockford Tennis, winning the Singles City Championship; YMCA Men's Club; Rockford Boys & Girls Club; Court Street United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday school for 15 years; and active at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church in Sun City West, Ariz. Arne was president of Methodist Men's Club and member of the choir. Arne had a love for Arizona, spending winters since 1991 at their home in Sun City West. Arne had a lifelong passion for Bible study and history and participated in Civil War Round Table in Illinois and Arizona. Arne was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who was close to and involved with his family. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters, Marcia (Brian) Claxton, Terry (Donn) Herbig and Lori (Vernon) Smith; son, Todd Larson, and his former wife, Helen Larson; grandchildren, Lars Noble, Douglas and Arne Claxton, Douglas (Sheryl) Smith, Matt (Kai) Smith, Will and Bailey Smith, Cole Gunnar Larson, and Donna (Brad) Blecker; great-grandchildren, Kaitlin and Bailee Blecker, Cal, Tatum and Nate Smith; sister, Mary Ann (Bob) Gerke; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by sister, Margaret Donaldson. Service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, in Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St., with visitation from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Keith Kelsey-Powell will officiate. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Court Street United Methodist Church or Rockford Boys & Girls Club. To share a memory or condolence, visit |
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., . 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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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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Brenda Nell Albrecht (Ferguson), 64, of Rochelle, Ill., born Jan. 19, 1947, passed away May 19, 2011, peacefully in her sleep at Rochelle Gardens Care Center., She is survived by her son, David (Rachel) Lisner; two grandsons, David Verde and Vincent Lisner; one brother, Gregg Ferguson; and many nieces and nephews., She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; a sister-in-law; and one nephew. She was loved and will be missed dearly. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, at First Baptist Church of Sycamore. |
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Tamara Lynn Brown, nee Burk , age 50, of Schaumburg, formerly of Des Plaines. Beloved wife of Paul R.; loving daughter of Eldon (Linda) Burk ..... |
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Barbara Miller, 74 CENTERVILLE, Iowa - Barbara Miller, 74, died Thursday, May 19, 2011. Born to Morris and Ruby (Benge) Brown on July 10, 1936, in Rockford. Barbara worked as a secretary for Civil Service. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and reading. Survived by sons, Bradley Johnson, Stanley (Julie Dreher) Johnson and John (Pennie) Johnson; daughter, Mary (Wesley) Heilman; brother, James (Heather) Brown; grandchildren, Jina, Lisa, Michael, Jessica, Morgan, Jordan, Ashley, Jasmine, Rebecca, Morris and Evan Johnson. Predeceased by parents; husband, Jim Miller; and son, William Brian Mays. Service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, with visitation from noon to service time. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Express condolences and share memories online at |
GALESBURG - Ben Stier, 33, Galesburg, died at 8:02 p.m. Sunday (May 22, 2011) at home., Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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Betty waas born Feb. 11, 1923, on the family farm near Concord, a daughter of Virgil and Florence Blimling Wegehoft. Betty came to Quincy from her parents' farm and attended Gem City Business College where she met her husband, Dick. They were married Oct. 24, 1942, in Bowling Green, Mo. He died Feb. 9, 1988., She loved being a wife and mother and spent many years helping the PTA at Jefferson School. She worked for 10 years at Motorola in the '60s, and later as a baker at Quincy Junior High School., Betty was a member of Grace United Methodist Church her entire adult life, and was very active in the United Methodist Women, the Rebecca Circle, and was always involved in the making of homemade noodles for the bazaar. She also enjoyed amany years volunteering at the Osage Orangerie. Her summers were enhanced by attending all of the performances of the Quincy Park Band., During the past 10 years, Betty was fortunate to spend the winters with her two sisters and brother-in-law in Harlingen, Texas, where they enjoyed reading, playing cards, walking and just being together. Padre Island was one of their favorite outings., But all year long her passion was her family. She especially enjoyed breakfast on Saturday mornings with her daughters, and was happiest when she was with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They all called her "Grandma Betty" and it was the best title anyone could have., Survivors include two daughters, Alana (John) Flynn and Ruth Ann Christner, both of Quincy; six grandchildren, Michael Flynn of Alexandria, Va., Bridget Flynn of Quincy and Chicago, Elizabeth (Ted) Brunsvold of Chicago, James (Paige) Flynn of Lincoln, Neb., and Tom (Beverly) Christner and Jake Christner, all of Atlanta; seven great-grandchildren, Riley Flynn, Lauren, Gracie and Madison Brunsvold, Ava and Sophie Flynn, and Andrew Christner; and two sisters, Jean Sweeney of Macomb and Ilene (Bob) Buschmann of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Betty was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard Alan Smith II; a grandson, John James Flynn III; and a son-in-law, Monte Christner., SERVICES: 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with the Rev. Steve Livengood officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy., VISITATION: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home., MEMORIALS: Quincy Park Band or Blessing Foundation for Hospice. |
Betty D. Smith, 88, of Quincy, died Friday, May 20, 2011, at 8:05 p.m. in Blessing Hospital., Betty was born Feb. 11, 1923, on the family farm near Concord, the daughter of Virgil and Florence Blimling Wegehoft. Betty came to Quincy from her parent's farm and attended Gem City Business College where she met her husband, Dick. They were married Oct. 24, 1942, in Bowling Green, Mo. He preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 1988., She loved being a wife and mother and spent many years helping the PTA at Jefferson School. She worked for 10 years at Motorola in the sixties, and later as a baker at Quincy Junior High School., Betty was a member of Grace United Methodist Church her entire adult life, and was very active in the United Methodist Women, the Rebecca Circle, and was always involved in the making of homemade noodles for the bazaar. She also enjoyed many years volunteering at the Osage Orangerie. Her summers were enhanced by attending all of the performances of the Quincy Park Band., During the past 10 years, Betty was fortunate to spend the winters with her two sisters and brother-in-law in Harlingen, Texas, where they enjoyed reading, playing cards, walking and just being together. Padre Island was one of their favorite outings., But all year long her passion was her family. She especially enjoyed breakfast on Saturday mornings with her daughters, and was happiest when she was with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They all called her 'Grandma Betty,' and it was the best title anyone could have., Survivors include her two daughters, Alana (John) Flynn and Ruth Ann Christner, both of Quincy; six grandchildren, Michael Flynn of Alexandria, Va., Bridget Flynn of Quincy and Chicago, Elizabeth (Ted) Brunsvold of Chicago, James (Paige) Flynn of Lincoln, Neb., and Tom (Beverly) Christner and Jake Christner, both of Atlanta, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren, Riley Flynn, Lauren, Gracie and Madison Brunsvold, Ava and Sophie Flynn, and Andrew Christner; two sisters, Jean Sweeney of Macomb and Ilene (Bob) Buschmann of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Betty was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard Alan Smith II; a grandson, John James Flynn III; and a son-in-law, Monte Christner., Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home in Quincy, with the Rev. Steve Livengood officiating. Burial will be at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. today at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Quincy Park Band or Blessing Foundation for Hospice. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements. Visit |
DECATUR - Betty Eileen Reed, 83, of Decatur, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Lincoln Manor. Graveside services to celebrate Betty's life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Graceland Cemetery with the "Flight Home" Ceremony to conclude the service. Visitation will be from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Betty was born April 5, 1928 in Decatur, the daughter of Melvin and Alma (Siehr) Smith. She retired from Decatur Garment Factory. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She married Irvin A. Reed Jr., January 20, 1945 in Decatur. He preceded her in death June 16, 1993. She leaves behind her sisters, Evelyn Mauck of Arthur and Dorothy Sloan of Shelbyville and several nieces and nephews. She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, husband, and sister, Pauline Tapscott. The family of Betty Elaine Reed 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 |
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Betty Lynch died at 12:20 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2011, at home. Arrangements are pending at Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Shipman. Online information and guestbook may be found at www.targhettaandwooldridge.com. |
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ROBINSON - Betty Sullivan Harper, 37, Evansville, Ind., formerly of Robinson, died Friday (May 20, 2011). Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Goodwine Funeral Home, Robinson. Memorials: for her children. |
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Watson Sr., Bruce H. Bruce H. Watson Sr., age 62, passed away May 21, 2011 following a long illness. A long-time resident of Bolingbrook, he was born and raised in Atlantic City, NJ. He served in the, honorably from 1967-1971. He worked as a Corrections Officer and Commissary Supervisor at Stateville Correctional Center, retiring in 2002. Bruce was passionate about his family, friends, music and young people. He volunteered as a coach for the Bolingbrook Community Youth Basketball League. He traveled the country many summers as a bus driver and chaperone for Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps (Milwaukee, WI). He also volunteered for the Bolingbrook Operation Christmas program. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Margaret (nee Fitts) Watson. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Helen (nee Clapp) Watson; sons Bruce H. Watson, Jr. (Rachel), San Antonio, TX, and Douglas Curry (Kelly Reeves), West Allis, WI; daughters Kelli (Stanley) Hughes, Woodbridge, VA and Meredith Curry Southworth, Phoenix, AZ; five grandchildren, Christina Watson, Mariah Watson, Walter Hughes, Evan Curry and Samantha Reeves; brothers Arthur Watson and Kevin Watson; sister Shelly McCorvey; three nieces, one nephew and many cousins and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by his memorial service at McCauley Funeral Chapel, 530 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Morton Arboretum or Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps, Milwaukee, WI. |
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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. |
Carol Lee Kinkade, 53 ROCKFORD - Carol Lee Kinkade, 53, of Rockford spread her wings into heaven Thursday, May 19, 2011. Born Dec. 25, 1957, in Detroit, the daughter of Don and Roberta Modglin. Married Scott Kinkade on Oct. 6, 1989. She was employed at Roper Whitney and East High School for many years. She was a die-hard Packers fan and was always the life of the party. She enjoyed many types of music and loved to sing. She never ever put herself first; she made everyone else her main priority no matter what was going on. Survived by husband, Scott Kinkade; children, Jennifer (Armand DeLeeuw) Maddox, Billy Maddox, Nathan Kinkade and Anna Kinkade; grandchildren, Brendan and Hunter Maddox; mother, Roberta Modglin; sister, Nancy (Rob) Fisher; nephews, Jesse Coulter; and beloved dog, Muffin. Predeceased by her father, Don Modglin; and dog, Stunner. Service at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the funeral home. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Send tributes to the family at |
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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. |
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Lambrecht, Connie Sue Connie Sue Lambrecht, 51 years, died May 22, 2011. Beloved wife of Thomas Steven Lambrecht, Jr.; loving daughter of Christa (Mary McCauley), Araujo and the late Vern Bailey; devoted mother of Christopher (Danielle) Luna, Christanna Luna, Steven T., Stephanie, and Thomas K. Lambrecht; fond sister of Sandra (Paul) Stumpf , Debbie (Wayne Driscoll) Greg Flint and Lanetta Byrd; dear grandmother of Nathaniel, Keasean, Charles, Taysean, Christopher, Joseph and Sophia. Fond niece of Jutta (Steve) Madjar. Wonderful aunt to many nieces and nephews. Connie will be dearly missed. Visitation Wednesday May 25th from 3 pm until funeral service at 7:30 pm both at Lakeview Funeral Home 1458 W Belmont Ave. Chicago, Il. 60657 for info 773-472-6300 or |
Cynthia Sue (Hicks) Askvig, 58 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Cynthia Sue Hicks Askvig, 58, died peacefully Sunday, May 15, 2011, at home. A resident of Colorado Springs, Cindy taught psychiatric nursing for 38 years, 20 of which were at Pikes Peak Community College. Cindy was born Sept. 15, 1952, in Joliet, Ill., to Forrest and Jerrene (Peterson) Hicks. She grew up playing the piano, organ and clarinet. She married her devoted husband, Tom Askvig, on June 15, 1984, and together they moved to Colorado in 1985. She is survived by her husband and daughters, Jaime and Julia. Leading by example, she shared with them the gift of music and the importance of education, shaping them into dynamic and earnest women. Through many years of service, Cindy has earned numerous awards including Faculty Member of the Year and Educator of the Year at the State Nurses Convention and was nominated for the Florence Nightingale Award. Memorial service at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in Unger-Horner Funeral Home, Rochelle, Ill., with visitation from noon service time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to hospice of donors choice. Burial in Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle. To sign the guestbook online, visit |
Greenwood, Cyrene (nee Olavere), 46, of Chicago, passed away on May 18, 2011. Adored wife of Peter; beloved daughter of (the late) Henry and Paz Olavere; loving sister of Shelley Ross (Scott Brewer); irrepressible fan of the Chicago Bulls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to |
GALESBURG - Cyris Frederick Cannady, infant son of Travis Cannady and Vashti Howell of 1936 Grand Ave., Galesburg, died at 11:16 a.m. Friday (May 20, 2011) at Galesburg Cottage Hospital., Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
Ruth was born Feb. 19, 1912, in Chili, Ill., a daughter of Fred and Agnes Tanner Meyer. She graduated from Bowen High School and went on to receive her teaching degree from Carthage College. She then taught in the rural schools. On June 12, 1935, she was united in marriage to Draper Reed in Denver, Ill. He died in 1993., Ruth was a member of Bowen Christian Church. She was active in 4-H serving as a leader. She was a longtime volunteer for the local Red Cross blood drives and at Memorial Hospital in Carthage as a grey lady. She was also a member of the Homemakers Extension and the Quilter's Club. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, making crafts and spending time with her family., Ruth is survived by a son, Dan (Nancy) Reed of Macomb; a daughter, Shirlene (Eldon) Sparrow of Dallas City; five grandchildren, Jeffrey (Deborah) Sparrow, Brent (Kelly) Sparrow, Eric (Shannon) Reed, Douglas (Stephanie) Reed and Margaret (Andrew) Taylor; and 13 great-grandchildren., She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Fred Eugene Meyer, who was killed in World War II., SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Bowen Christian Church with burial to follow in Bowen Cemetery., VISITATION: 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to services Wednesday in the church., MEMORIALS: Bowen Christian Church, the Elms Nursing Center in Macomb and the Everly House in Macomb., ARRANGEMENTS: Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. |
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Margaret Dorf, nee Odes , 97, beloved wife of the late Frank Dorf; devoted mother of Dorothy (Mark) Girouard, Dr. Arthur (Julie) Dorf, Roberta ..... |
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NORMAL — Dale E. Smith, 92, Tuscola, died at 11:40 a.m. Sunday (May 22, 2011) at his home, surrounded by many of his family members and his daughter, Sandy. |
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TUSCOLA – Dale E. Smith, 92, of Tuscola passed away at home at 11:40 a.m. Sunday (May 22, 2011), surrounded by many of his family members and his daughter, Sandy. read more |
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Danny Heyward Hattaway, 64, Murfreesboro, Tenn., died April 30, 2011, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. |
Evans, Darline L. (nee Howell), age 76 passed away Saturday May 21, 2011 at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. Late of Romeoville. Loving mother of Deborah (Glen Pucik) Evans, Henry Evans, Brenda Evans and Cynthia (Danny) Overton. Dear sister of Dolores (Myles) Novotny. Cherished grandmother of Daniel, William, Matthew, Jessica and Wyatt. Great grandmother of Kayla. Aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband William Evans, parents Raymond and Pauline Howell, brother William Howell and a sister Donna (Dale) High. Visitation Wednesday 3 8 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr. in Romeoville. Funeral Thursday May 26, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow Glen Oak Cemetery in Hillside. |
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FARMER CITY – Darrell Lee Belt, 64, of Farmer City, formerly of Mattoon, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System, Danville. read more |
David A. Anderson, 81 ROCKFORD - David A. Anderson, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Provena St. Anne Center. He was spending what he hoped would be a short time there before returning home to Independence Village. He was born Aug. 31, 1929, in Chicago and moved to Rockford as a child. He graduated from East High School. He married Carole Joan Fosberg on Aug. 18, 1951. He worked at Barber-Colman for most of his life, retiring in 1989. David loved to sing, and we are sure that he will find great joy singing in God's heavenly choir. He was a lifelong member of State Street Baptist, now Creekwood Baptist Church, and he sang in the choir most of his life. He was also a member of Svea Soner Chorus for 55 years. One of his best memories was singing "The Star Spangled Banner" with the Svea Soner Chorus on July 4, 1965, at Tivoli Gardens. David was also a member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club. He was an avid Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs fan. David loved living at Independence Village and was very involved in all the activities available there. He worked in the store, ran the bingo games on Mondays, played Wii bowling, cards, dominoes, pool and loved to go on the trips with friends. Survived by his loving children; daughter, Sheryl (Lenny) White; son, Dwight David Anderson; beloved grandson, Adam David White; and constant companion and the love of his later life, Margaret Roling. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, Carole; and parents, Carl Arthur and Elizabeth (Teaufer) Anderson. Service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Creekwood Baptist Church, with visitation from 1 p.m. to service time. Arrangements by Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N, Mulford Road. Express condolences and share memories online at |
WINDSOR - Dean F. Frizzell, 84, Windsor, died Monday (May 23, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home, Windsor. |
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Delbert E. Emmons, 80, joined his wife, Harlene, and loved ones in heaven at 5:23 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011, at home. He was born Feb. 18, 1931, in Winchester, Ill., to Harry and Ella "Laura" (Hullinger) Emmons. His marriage to Lillian Harlene... |
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LINCOLN — Dennis Roy Kelsey, 63, Lincoln, died at 2:41 a.m. Monday (May 23, 2011) at BroMenn Healthcare, Normal. |
LINCOLN - Dennis Roy Kelsey, 63, Lincoln, retired United Technology Courier employee, died Monday (May 23, 2011). Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Fricke-Calvert Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Zion Cemetery, Lincoln. Memorials: Mid-Illinois Hematology and Oncology Associates, Normal, or to the family. |
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FAIRBURY — Diana Lane, 66, Fairbury, passed away at 5:32 p.m. Thursday (May 19, 2011) at Fairview Haven Retirement Community in Fairbury. |
CORBIN, Ky. – Donald E. Saylor, 68, of Corbin, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, at his residence., Born in Wallins Creek, Ky., he was the son of the late John M. Saylor and Viola Saylor., He had worked as a carpenter, was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and had served as a missionary., He is survived by his children, John A. Saylor of McHenry, Tina Zambrano of Cary and Jim D. Saylor and wife Sandra of Johnsburg; his grandchildren, Patricia, Michael, Crystal, Sara, Jimmy, Jodie and Johnny; his great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Michael; his sisters, Mary Hensley of Belleville, Mich., Kathleen Payne of Corbin and Marsha Rose and husband John of Ypsilanti, Mich.; a special friend, Papa Smurf; and other family and friends, especially all his friends at Good Hope Baptist Church and Baptist Housing., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Lorene Elliott, Alice Gillentine and Serida and Grace Saylor., The visitation will be from noon Tuesday, May 24, until the funeral at 3 p.m. at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, 607 Master St., Corbin. The Rev. Doyle Lester will officiate., Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Corbin., Messages of condolence may be written at |
OAKLAND - Donald William Kile, 89, Oakland,, Air Force veteran and Oakland Bakery owner/operator, died Sunday (May 22, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Krabel Funeral Home, Oakland. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Memorials: Oakland United Methodist Church or donor's choice. Send condolences: |
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Doris was born July 8, 1924, in Pittsfield, a daughter of Lyndell and Freda Heavner Troutner. She married Bill H. Lemons Jan. 12, 1945, in Springfield; and he died Feb. 23, 1990., Mrs. Lemons was a secretary for the Pittsfield school board, then worked as a transcriptionist for Dr. William Kraybill. She, along with her husband, owned and operated Lemons IGA in Pittsfield for many years before retirement. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield and the Harley Owners Group. She volunteered numerous hours caring for and mowing Pittsfield West Cemetery and loved flower gardening., She is survived by a son, Randy Lemons of Pittsfield; a daughter, Lynn Turnball of Pleasant Hill; and three grandchildren, Christina, Aaron and Sarah., She was preceded in death by her parents., SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. memorial Thursday in the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Pittsfield., VISITATION: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home., MEMORIALS: Pittsfield West Cemetery., ARRANGEMENTS: Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Pittsfield. |
Doris Lemons, 86, of Pittsfield, died Monday, May 23, 2011, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Doris was born July 8, 1924, in Pittsfield, the daughter of Lyndell and Freda Heavner Troutner. She married Bill H. Lemons on Jan. 12, 1945, in Springfield, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 1990. She is survived by one son, Randy Lemons of Pittsfield; one daughter, Lynn Turnball of Pleasant Hill; and three grandchildren, Christina, Aaron and Sarah. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Lemons was a secretary for the Pittsfield School Board then worked as a transcriptionist for Dr. William Kraybill. She along with her husband owned and operated Lemons IGA in Pittsfield for many years before retirement. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield and the Harley Owners Group. She volunteered numerous hours caring for and mowing Pittsfield West Cemetery and loved flower gardening. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Visitation will be from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Pittsfield West Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of the arrangements., Doris Lemons, 86, of Pittsfield, died Monday, May 23, 2011, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield., Doris was born July 8, 1924, in Pittsfield, the daughter of Lyndell and Freda Heavner Troutner. She married Bill H. Lemons on Jan. 12, 1945, in Springfield, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 1990., She is survived by one son, Randy Lemons of Pittsfield; one daughter, Lynn Turnball of Pleasant Hill; and three grandchildren, Christina, Aaron and Sarah. She was preceded in death by her parents., Mrs. Lemons was a secretary for the Pittsfield School Board then worked as a transcriptionist for Dr. William Kraybill. She along with her husband owned and operated Lemons IGA in Pittsfield for many years before retirement. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield and the Harley Owners Group. She volunteered numerous hours caring for and mowing Pittsfield West Cemetery and loved flower gardening., Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Visitation will be from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Pittsfield West Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be left online at, Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of the arrangements. |
KEOKUK, Iowa -- Dorothy Ann ‘"Dot" Ewing, 83, of Keokuk, died May 21, 2011, in Lexington Square, Keokuk. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Vigen Memorial Home, Keokuk. Burial will be in Keokuk National Cemetery. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with family present 6-8 p.m. |
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Eleanor S. Harrison, 83, of Marshall, passed away at 9:57 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Ind. |
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Ethel Steinke Herzog, age 92, of Paris, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Saturday, May 21, in Paris Healthcare Center. |
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Edith A. Bender, 95, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Edwardsville. Memorials to Hitz Memorial Home.... |
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Edith S. Hicks, 89, of Hannibal, died May 21, 2011, in Hannibal Regional Hospital. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the James O'Donnell Funeral Home, Hannibal. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. |
Bresnahan, Edward R. Edward R. Bresnahan. Ret. CFD. Age 87. Lifelong of the East Side. Beloved husband of the late Eva (nee Marich). Loving father of Edward S. (Lee) Bresnahan and Dana M. Bresnahan. Dear brother of Irene (late James) Kutzer. Veteran of U.S. |
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SHANNON — Edwin Clark Peasley, 82, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, left this earth Saturday (May 21, 2011) surrounded by family, to walk in Heaven's gardens with the l |
Eleanor A. Dimond, 102 BELVIDERE - Eleanor A. Dimond, 102, of Belvidere went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2011, in Maple Crest Care Centre. Born Oct. 15, 1908, in Kouts, Ind., the daughter of Harry and Adell (Still) Taylor. Married Floyd (Jack) Dimond of Poplar Grove. She was a wife, mother and grandmother. Her skills were many, and she was an excellent homemaker. Member of Calvary Baptist Church of Belvidere. She is survived by her children, Marilyn Schoepski of Poplar Grove, Robert Dimond of Springfield, Mo., and Richard Dimond of Belvidere; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; husband; sister; and brother. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial in Highland Garden of Memories. Memorials to charity of choice. |
Elizabeth T. Brier, 88 ROCKFORD - Elizabeth T. Brier, 88, of Rockford died Friday, May 20, 2011. Born July 12, 1922, in Roanoke, Va., the daughter of Marvin and Rosa (Quisenberry) Taylor. Married her loving husband, Burgess B. Brier. After raising her family, she went back to college and received her master's degree in library science. She worked in upstate New York as a librarian for years before retiring and eventually moving to Rockford. She was a member of the Episcopal Church and was an avid reader and loved knitting and writing poetry. Survivors include her sons, Burgess (Teresa) Brier of Sandy, Utah, and Stewart (Peggy) Brier of Rockford; grandchildren, Jessica Suzanne, Albert and Diana Brier; and her first cousin, Vera Sackett of Lynchburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burgess, in 2002. At the family's request, private service. Memorials in her name to Passages Hospice, 929 S. Alpine Road, No. 202, Rockford, IL 61108-3939. Extend condolences online at |
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BLOOMINGTON — Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Fink, 80, Bloomington, died Sunday (May 22, 2011) at Martin Health Care, Bloomington. |
RAMSEY - Elmo Sergent Jr., 72 Ramsey, retired Worksaver, Inc. employee, died Sunday (May 22, 2011). Private services: at a later date, Amoret, Mo. Arrangements by: Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey. Memorials:, . Send condolences:, . Survivors: wife, Carolyn; daughters, Teresa Hortenstine, Ramsey; Stacy Donaldson, Litchfield; Karen Sergent-Rakers, Snow Hill, N.C.; Angela Sergent, Dacula, Ga.; sister, Mary Walley, Amoret, Mo.; brother, Ronald Sergent, LaCynge, Kan.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents. Online guest book at |
ELSA M. 'SUNNY' BORCHARDT, 87 ROCKFORD - Elsa M. "Sunny" Borchardt, 87, of Rockford passed away peacefully Saturday, May 21, 2011, in PA Peterson Center for Health. Born Oct. 20, 1923, in Oslo, Norway, the daughter of Carl and Ingrid (Leiberg) Nystrom. She immigrated to the U.S. before her first birthday. Attended the University of Wisconsin with a home economics major, and there she met Robert E. Borchardt of Milwaukee. They married June 13, 1943, in Wisconsin and immediately moved to Rockford, where the groom took a position with the Barber-Colman Co. Attended Faith Center, where she was active as a counselor. In that capacity, she was a loyal friend and an exceptional listener, with a bright disposition and sunny smile. She enjoyed swimming and playing bridge, read avidly and was an accomplished artist. She was a loving wife and a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who will be deeply missed. Survivors include son, Steven (Cynthia) Borchardt; daughters, Lynn Lindquist and Janice (Henry) Kooistra; grandchildren, Sarah (Robert) Murray, Andrea (Robert) Gardner, Melissa (John) King, Rebekah (Michael) Russell, Lon (Mary), Benjamin (Heather), Gabriel (Donna), Andrew (Kimberly), Caleb (Karla), Peter, Samuel, Abigail and John Lindquist, Nicole and Rachel Kooistra; and 32 greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by her husband; and brother, Nils Nystrom. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time; John Johnson will officiate. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Noah's Ark. For more information, visit delehantyfh .com. |
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DECATUR - Emma Lynch, 79, Urbana, formerly of Decatur, Wiley Elementary School employee, died Friday (May 20, 2011). Services: noon, Saturday, Renner-Wikoff Chapel, Urbana. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. until service, Saturday. Burial: Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Memorials: Carle Foundation Hospice, Urbana Lions Club or St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Urbana. Send condolences: |
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Mildred Cohen Epstein, 90, formerly of Deerfield. Dear daughter of the late Morris and Ida Cohen of Pittsburgh; beloved wife of the late Robert L. ..... |
Died: May 21, 2011; in Canton, Ill., CANTON, Ill. – Esther L. Shelton, 91, of Canton, formerly of Aurora, Metropolis and Elburn, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Heartland Healthcare in Canton., She is survived by two nieces, Sharyn (Dr. John) Baker of Moline, Ill., and Sandra (Dan) Ihnes of Canton; one great-niece; three great-nephews; two great-great-nieces; two great-great-nephews; and a family of friends., She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Hilding and Carl Swanson; and four sisters, Ethel Swanson, Ruth Swanson, Mildred (Leland) Taber and Alice (Roy) Pinegar., Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon with a funeral service to celebrate her life to follow the visitation on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. Rev. Ernst Rex, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake, will officiate, and interment will follow at Blackberry Township Cemetery, Elburn., In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name to benefit her favorite churches, Grace Lutheran Church in both Lily Lake and Canton. Checks may be made to the "Esther Shelton Memorial" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address or on the web at, where you can also find her full life story. |
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BLOOMINGTON — Ethel L. Lucas, 93, Bloomington, passed away peacefully at 1:20 a.m. May 14, 2011, at Heartland Manor Care, Normal. |
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. - Eugene Elgin Griffith of Laguna Niguel, Calif., died April 28, 2011., He leaves behind his wife of 55 years; children, Gary, Mary, Thom; and sisters, Geraldine Royse, Lexington, Ky. and Mary Elizabeth O'Connell, Auburn, Ala., Born in Galesburg on Jan. 17, 1929, Gene moved to California in 1962, working for Ford as a financial officer and industrial engineer. He was active in church ministries, assisting in financial matters, worship and care for the needy., Memorials may be made to, to contribute to helping children in Haiti. |
Born July 4, 1936, in New Hartford, Evaline was a daughter of Fred and Mary Fern Richey Buddemeyer. She married Arnold A. Cooper Dec. 28, 1954, in New Hartford. He survives., An active member of Madison Park Christian Church, Evaline was a member of the Women of the Word Sunday School Class and served with many of the women's ministries, including preparing and serving meals for funeral luncheons and the homebound. Evaline enjoyed reading, quilting and sewing, but her greatest joy came in spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren., Evaline was employed as a secretary at Quincy High School for 27 years. Many of those years she was responsible for organizing the schedules for substitute teachers. She retired in 1998., Survivors include her husband, Arnold; a son, Michael Cooper (Debra) of Tulsa, Okla., and their children, Jeremy Cooper (Jennifer) and Andrew Cooper (Matt Kastl); a daughter, Lisa Schutten (Gary) of Shawnee, Okla., and their children, Tracy Harris and Craig Whitney (Hope); a daughter, Amy Herrick (Matt) of Ankeny, Iowa, and their children, Alex Herrick and Emily Herrick; a daughter, Diane Downs (Lee) of Rock Falls, and her children, Paige Last and Travis Last and their father, Doran Last; five great-grandchildren, Kaylie Whitney, Hunter Williams, Ella Whitney, Elise Whitney and Oakley Harris; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins., Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her parents; a son-in-law, Mark Higley; and a brother, Harold Buddemeyer., SERVICES: 11 a.m. memorial Thursday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home conducted by Pastor Keith Ehresman. Private inurnment was in Ebeneezer Centenial Cemetery near Golden., VISITATION: 10 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home., MEMORIALS: Mark Higley Scholarship at John Wood Community College., ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home. |
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WHITE HEATH – Evan J. Rader, 66, of rural White Heath passed away at 7:08 p.m. Sunday (May 22, 2011) at his residence. read more |
FINDLAY -Forrest Getz, 90, Findlay, died Sunday (May 22, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Lockart-Green Funeral Home, Findlay. |
Paulette, Frank Frank Paulette, age 77. Devoted husband of Barbara (nee Messina). Loving father of Frank (Laura), Richard (Melissa), and James (Jackie) Paulette, Marisa (Bob) Stuppy and Laura Paulette. Dear brother of Tony Paulette, Phyllis (Joseph) Piazza, Marlene (Dean) DeBrito, and Annette (the late Paul) Charles. Beloved grandfather of 16. Fond brother-in-law of Frank (Mary) Messina and Francine (Tom) Bez Visitation will be held on, Wednesday, May 25, from 4 to 9 PM at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, May 26 at 10 AM at St. Bede Catholic Church, 36455 N. Wilson Rd., Ingleside. All are asked to go directly to the church for the mass. Entombment to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to The |
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Margaret Virginia Gary, nee Ohlhaber ; beloved wife of the late Floyd James; loving mother of James (Sharon), Mark (Donna), Jeff (Rita), Colleen (Bob) Wietecha ..... |
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Cyrene Greenwood, nee Olavere , 46, of Chicago, passed away on May 18, 2011. Adored wife of Peter; beloved daughter of (the late) Henry and ..... |
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Geneva Garrison, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at her residence. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at the funeral home. Burial: Bunker Hill Cemetery.... |
Onderisin, Genevieve M. (Nee Fuhrmann), age 93, peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Joliet and a lifelong Joliet area resident. Attended Blackhawk College, Joliet Junior College, and the College of St. Francis. A graduate of St. Francis Academy and St. John the Baptist Catholic School. A life long learner with an artistic flair, she painted, worked with clay, and volunteered at the Rialto Theater. However her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Survived by three daughters, Elaine of Vashon, WA, Therese (James Postel) Onderisin of Seattle, WA, and Margaret M. Davis of Joliet; six grandchildren, Amy (Bernard Koontz) Postel, Gregory Postel, and Sarah Postel of Seattle, WA; William B. (Jennifer) Davis III of Minooka, Stephen M. (Pam Graf) Davis of River Grove, IL, and Jenna (Philip) Boersma of Joliet; six great-grandchildren: Caleb and Marissa Davis; Felix and Xavier Koontz, Andrew Boersma, and Michael Davis. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded by her cherished husband, Chester, (2009); parents, Edward and Theresa (nee Knoerzer) Fuhrmann; brother, Edward Fuhrmann; one sister in infancy, Alma Marie; aunt Genevieve Knoerzer; uncle Frank Knoerzer Funeral Services for Genevieve M. Onderisin will be Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses would be preferred. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500 |
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George A. Hoogerwerf, 95, of Rock Island died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Trinity, Rock Island, with his family by his side, under the care of Trinity Pathway Hospice. Funeral services will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at DeRoo... |
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Gerda 'Gerri' Mork, 91 ROCKFORD - Gerda "Gerri" Mork, 91, of Rockford died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011, in Fairhaven Christian Retirement. Born July 31, 1919, in Belvidere, the daughter of Rudolph and Minnie (Larson) Swanson. She married Gilbert E. Mork on Nov. 12, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa; he died November 1999. Gerda attended Belvidere schools and worked various places as a cook. She is survived by daughters, Janice (Bruce) Erickson, Lynette (Gary) Erickson, both of Rockford, and Cynthia Davis of San Antonio, Texas; sons, James (Coleen) Mork of Rockford and Richard (Holly) Mork of Roscoe; 19 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; sister, Elvera (Julian) Kullberg of Rockford; brother, Robert (Sue) Swanson of Belvidere; and sister-in-law, Judith (Lennert) Holmertz of Rockford; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters, Edna (William) Durley of Belvidere and Norma (Robert) Grothman of Rockford. The family would like to give a special thank-you to the staff at Fairhaven Nursing Home and Northern Illinois Hospice for the wonderful care and love they took with Gerda. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, in First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 N. Mulford Road, with a memorial visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Her grandson, the Rev. Brian Erickson, will officiate. Private burial in Arlington Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to Missions at First Evangelical Free Church or Fairhaven Christian Retirement. Arrangements made by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave. To share a memory or condolence, visit |
Rodkin, Gloria A. Gloria A. Rodkin, age 87, beloved wife of the late Sander, loving mother of Sharon (Barry) Curtis and Trudy (Ray) Tobias, cherished grandmother of Nathan (Pamela) Curtis, Eric (Jessica) Curtis and Amy Tobias, treasured great-grandmother of Jordan and Hannah Curtis and Jax Tobias. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to |
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Rita A. Hendrickx. Loving partner of Karen Cohen; dear sister of Roberta (the late Doyne) Jackson; beloved aunt of JoAnn (Ken), Rick (Laura) and the ..... |
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Susanne Herzog, nee Lewis , age 83. Beloved wife of Sherwin; loving mother of Warren (Lyn) Herzog and Rosanne (Steven) Zabrin; cherished grandmother of ..... |
Harold L. Taute, 83, formerly of 3224 Lawrence Road, died May 24, 2011, in Blessing Hospital. The Hansen-Spear Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
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MAHOMET – Harry W. Grindley, 83, of Mahomet died at 1:34 p.m. Sunday (May 22, 2011) at the Emergency Room at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. read more |
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OBLONG - Helen Holt, 88, Oblong, died Monday (May 23, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong. |
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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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Henry "Hank" Jackovin of Westchester; beloved husband of the late Marion; loving father of David (Constance) and Dwight Jackovin; dear grandfather of Dina (Bill) Klein; ..... |
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Lila Elizabeth Jackson, age 87. Devoted daughter of the late Albert and Magdalen Jackson; deeply loved sister of Mary Lou (the late Gene) Skala; cherished ..... |
John T. Tyner, age 85, of DeKalb, Ill., died Friday, May 20, 2011, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb., Born March 16, 1926, in Chicago, he was the son of Walter and Emily Tyner (Defner). John was married to Lucia Pistilli on May 26, 1951, in Glenview. He was a retired editor of magazines in the Power and Energy industry. He was also a retired public relations representative of Conn Organ and owner of Public Relations Midwest., A talented musician, John played piano, organ, bass and cello. John had lived in the DeKalb area over the past eight years after moving here from Glen Ellyn, his residence of 56 years. After graduating from New Trier High School in Wilmette, class of 1943, he entered the U.S. Navy in 1944 and graduated from the Illinois Institute of technology with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering in 1950., Survivors include his daughter, Christine (Steven) Perkovich of DeKalb; son, Anthony Tyner of North Aurora; grandchildren, Claire Perkovich, Joe Perkovich, Ellie Mateo, Lowell Tyner, Samantha Tyner, Jordan Tyner, Andrew Tyner and Makenna Tyner. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lucia; son, Timothy Tyner; daughter-in-law, Joan (Kumpala) Tyner., Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 24, at the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow from noon to 12:30 p.m. Private burial will be held at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Braidwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials to be established at a later date may be made to the family., To send online condolences visit, Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115. For more information, call 815-758-3841. |
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Dolores R. Jones, nee Reynolds , 98, of Oak Park, beloved wife of the late Herbert D. Jones Jr.; cherished mother of Mary (Robert) Quinn; ..... |
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CHAMPAIGN – Jacqueline Sansone, 77, of Champaign died Sunday (May 22, 2011) at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., Champaign. read more |
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Pittacora Sr., James T. James T. Pittacora, Sr., Age 91, May 22nd, USAF Vet, Pearl Harbor survivor, Ret. C.P.D. for 35 yrs.; beloved husband of Stella, nee Rago, for 66 years.; loving father of James (Brenda Joy) Pittacora; dear Papa of James & Michael Pittacora; Close Brother-in-law of James & Joseph Rago; dear Cousin of Tony; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 11:30 AM at Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 So. Western Ave., Chgo. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. Funeral info 773-238-0075. Please sign guestbook at |
DECATUR - James Russell Henry, 60, Decatur, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Arrangements incomplete: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. |
Black, Jay C. Age 70, of Homer Glen, lost his courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma on Saturday, May 21, 2011. He retired from UPS in 2000 after 37 years of service. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carol, his loving children Steve (Lori), Sharon (Wally) Shields and Brian, a special grandpa/papa to Ryan and Alyson Black and Tommy and Jaime Shields, a brother Eugene (Carol), sisters Marie (Charles) Marbutt, Faye (Leon) Patterson and Joan (Jerry) Pinta. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Per Jay's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 8:00 pm in the O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. 9TH ST., LOCKPORT with Deacon Rob Wiereman officiating. Visitation Wednesday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Interment will be private at a later date. O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME AND HERITAGE CREMATORY 1105 E. 9TH ST., LOCKPORT 815-838-5010 Sign guest book and for directions |
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RANTOUL – E. Jean Johnson, 83, of Rantoul died at 12:10 p.m. Sunday (May 22, 2011) at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. read more |
LITCHFIELD - Jerry G. O'Brian, 69, Litchfield, Nameokia Township road crew member, died Saturday (May 21, 2011). Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Bass, Patton, Dean Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Litchfield. Memorials: donor's choice. Send condolences: |
Lucas, Jesse P. Jesse P. Lucas, age 65, USAF Veteran, beloved husband of Noreen, nee Cunningham. Loving son of Fannie, nee Hill and the late Paul. Dear step-father of William (Terry) O'Hare and Michael O'Hare. Cherished grandfather of Nicole and Ryan O'Hare. Fond brother of Daniel J. (Ok), Lois (late Bob) Hood, Sue (Mike) Folk, and Linda. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Radio technician at AMTRAK. Visitation Wednesday from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. and Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Cremation private. Inurnment to be held at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials to |
Paszkowski, Jessie J. Jessie J. Paszkowski, 87, of Oswego formerly of Chicago passed away on May 22, 2011. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Chicago and St. Anne's in Oswego. She is survived by her son Gene (Jacqueline) Pasky and siblings Stanley (Josephine) Bozek, Edwin (Eleanor) Bozek, Casey (Beverly) Bozek and Maryann (Edward) Czuma, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Theofil Paszkowski and 3 sisters and 1 brother. Family will be receiving guests on Thursday May 26, 2011 from 8:30 to 9:30 at Dieterle Memorial Home 1120 S. Broadway Ave. Montgomery, IL. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 am at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego, IL. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Dieterle Memorial Home (630)-897-1196 |
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SUN CITY, Ariz. – Jim Bachman, 76, of Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Loda, passed away on Sunday (May 8, 2011). read more |
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CHAMPAIGN – Dr. Joan Good Erickson, 76, of Champaign died at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, on Wednesday (May 18, 2011), surrounded by her loving family. read more |
Whittle, John C. Passed away within the Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ on Thursday, April 14, 2011 surrounded by his children. Born June 11, 1938. He is survived by children Joleen (Dan) Farnesi of Homer Glen, Julie Dougherty of Lansing, John Whittle Jr. of Lansing and Jennifer Whittle of Florida. He is also survived by his partner of Phoenix, AZ Alice Forrester and mother of his children, Eileen (Quinlan) Whittle; brothers Bobby Dale Strauch of Phoenix, AZ and Gerald Strauch of Hebron, IN.; wonderful nephew Ron (Veronica) Whittle Jr., Connie Embry, Donna (Danny) Brozowski, Michael (Jodi) Whittle, Kathy Gibbons, Selly Strauch, Katie Strauch, grandfather to 12 and great uncle to many. John served in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959. He also made many friends in Phoenix and was always there to lend a helping hand, advice, a shoulder to cry on and anything else that someone asked or needed from him. He had a wonderful support group in Phoenix were he made many friends over the years. He loved to pan for gold out west and travel to Laughlin to gamble a little bit. He also loved his "roundup" trips. He will be greatly missed by the Phoenix group of friends, as well as family here back home in the Chicago area. He was nicknamed "Chicago John". Everyone knew him by that name. Memorial service to be held at a later date at his daughter's home in Homer Glen. |
CRYSTAL LAKE – John Lohrmann, 78, of Crystal Lake, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Rosewood Care Center of Inverness in Palatine., He was born April 18, 1933, in Brookfield, to the late Jacob and Barbara (Brockmann) Lohrmann. He married Marlene "Mickey" Keating on July 13, 1957., He was a loving husband, father and brother., He served in the, during the, and was an excellent and recognized tool and die maker. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, reading and fishing., In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Sherry Lohrmann of Crystal Lake and John (Julie) Lohrmann II of Chicago; and his brother, Fritz (Zofie) Glaser of Brookfield., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Glaser., A memorial visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake, with a memorial service at 7 p.m., In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780,, or 800-708-7644; or Monarch Hospice and Palliative Care, 3115 N. Wilke Road, No. H, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1451,, or 800-467-7423., For information, call 815-459-3411., Online condolences may be left for the family at |
NOKOMIS - John M. "Jack" Nash, 80, Nokomis,, veteran and Peoples Gas service repairman, died Saturday (May 21, 2011). Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sutton Funeral Home, Nokomis, with Masonic rites. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: at a later date. Send condolences: |
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Rowley, John Whalen John Whalen Rowley, age 82. Devoted Father of Christine (Jack) Bonczyk, Jacqueline Miller, Cheryle (Robert) Townsend, Kathleen (Terry) Rowan, the late Michael and Shawn. Cherished Grandfather of 8 and Loving Great Grandfather of 9. Fond Brother of Loretta (the late Bill) Walsh and the late Millie (Jack) Spirakes. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 P.M. Funeral Wednesday 9:45 A.M. from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home 10727 S. Pulaski Rd to St. Germaine Church for Mass at 10:30 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of American Legion Hall Post # 991 Worth, Illinois. For info 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400 |
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McHENRY – Joseph P. Jacobson, 43, of McHenry, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Sherman Hospital in Elgin., He was born July 7, 1967, in Jamestown, N.D., to Arden and Helen (Emo) Jacobson. He married Danielle Hayes on Feb. 8, 1995, in Woodstock., He is survived by his wife, Danielle Hayes of Elgin; his two children, Jonathan and Jasmine; his parents, Arden and Helen Jacobson; his brother, Sam Jacobson; his two sisters, Theresa (Warren) Hannula and Julie (John) Jacobson-Doherty; and his nieces and a nephew, Mitchell, Kelsey, Jessica, Tiffany, Regan and Shea., A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry., Memorials may be made to, or the American Society of Peritoneal Treatment Malignancies., For information, call Colonial Funeral Home at 815-385-0063 or visit |
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ALTAMONT - Karl Heinz Jesgarz, 82, Altamont, retired Exxon employee, died Sunday (May 22, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Altamont. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Kull Funeral Chapel, Altamont and one hour before services in the church. Memorials: Lutheran Hour Ministry Trinity Lutheran School, Stewardson, Altamont Lutheran Interparish School, Trinity Lutheran School, St. George, Utah, and Immanuel Lutheran Church, Altamont., veteran. Member: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Altamont. Survivors: wife, Ruth Caroline Jesgarz; sons, Frederick Karl Jesgarz, St. George, Utah; Peter George Jesgarz, Shelbyville; daughter, Mary Ann Ferrer, Wheaton; brother, Friederick Jesgarz, Oberhausen, Germany; sister, Ruth Jesgarz-Reiss, Altamont; brother-in-law, John Blievernicht, Wheeler; 11 grandchildren. Preceded by: parents; one sister. Online guest book at |
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CHAMPAIGN – Kathleen B. Foltz, 95, of Champaign passed away at 3:15 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana. read more |
Born: Dec. 21, 1948; in Elgin, Died: May 20, 2011; in Geneva, GENEVA – Kathryn A. Ohman, 62, of Geneva, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her family., She was born Dec. 21, 1948 in Elgin, the daughter of Richard and Shirley (Forrester) Stallman., Kathy was a 1967 graduate of Madonna High School in Aurora and received her nursing degree from Waubonsee Community College. She had worked at Community Hospital in Geneva, Delnor Hospital in St. Charles and Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. She was actively involved in the St. Peter Barn sale and the Geneva Beautification. She loved flowers, but her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed., She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Jim; two children, Dana (Sean) Harkleroad of Geneva and Keith (Kathryn) Boudart of Elgin; seven grandchildren, Caitlin, Emma and Isabelle Harkleroad and Claire, Cecelia, Catrina and Kane Boudart; her mother, Shirley Stallman of Geneva; and two brothers, Jim (Judy) Stallman of St. Charles and Gary (Terri) Stallman of Geneva., She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Stallman., Funeral service will held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at the Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38), Geneva, proceeding to St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva, for celebration of funeral Mass at 11 a.m. with Father Martins Emeh celebrant., Committal service will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Geneva., Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday May 24, at the Malone Funeral Home, Geneva, with a rosary recited at 7:45 p.m., Memorials to Living Well Cancer Resource Center, 1803 West State St., Geneva, IL 60134, would be appreciated., Information, 630-232-8233 or visit |
WASHINGTON, Mo. – Kenneth Charles Pobuda, 67, of Washington and formerly of Rock Creek, Ohio, passed away after a short illness Sunday, May 15, 2011, at St. John's Mercy Hospital, Washington., He was born May 4, 1944, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Julius and Helen (Bogutzski) Pobuda. He married Beverly Beggerly on April 16, 1966, in Long Island, N.Y. This union was blessed with three children., His employment was in management with the manufacturing industry. In retirement, he was active in different organizations, including the, , the Model A. Restorers Club and the Antique Automobile Club of America. He was a six-year survivor of cancer., Survivors include his beloved wife, Beverly Pobuda of Washington; a daughter, Kimberly (Gary) Bullard of Random Lake, Wis.; two sons, Keith (Susan) Pobuda of San Antonio, Texas, and Kevin (Kimberly) Pobuda of Henderson, Texas; a sister, Edna Pobuda of Lisbon, Conn.; four grandchildren, Kyleigh and Kendra Bullard of Random Lake, Kaitlyn Pobuda of San Antonio and Kaleb Pobuda of Henderson; and three step-granddaughters, Raquel, Hannah and Leslee of Henderson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends., The Washington Elks Club presented the Lodge of Sorrows ceremony for the immediate family at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19., Memorial services were Thursday, May 19, at Nieburg-Vitt Funeral Home, Washington. The Rev. Tim Tooney officiated., The Pobuda family was served by Nieburg-Vitt Funeral Home, Washington. |
ROCHESTER - Kim Maxfield, 74, Rochester, died Monday (May 23, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Lockart-Green Funeral Home, Beecher City. |
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LILA M. WEST, 75 Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother LOVES PARK - Lila M. West, 75, of Loves Park went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2011. Born Feb. 13, 1936, in Rockford, the daughter of Delbert and Elvera (Rudin) Roe. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1954. Confirmed at First Mission Covenant Church on April 30, 1950. Devoted her life to her family and the Lord, Jesus. Enjoyed life, playing the piano and being around people. Worked many years as the "friendly cashier" at the Northridge Walmart, her smile will always be remembered. She will be missed by anyone who had the opportunity to have met her. Survived by children, Jeff West, Jim and Ruby (Giglio) West, Jack and Lori (Gunn) West, Jolene Goodrich West and Eddie Loos, Jan and Pam (Samples) West; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; twin brother, Lyle M. Roe of Loves Park; and sister, Donna M. Colby of Milwaukee; special niece and nephew, Susan and Robert Roe; great-niece, Kaylee Roe; estranged husband, Eugene (Donna) West; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws; many special friends and acquaintances. Predeceased by mother; father; brother, Dale Roe; and infant sisters, Marie and Maria Roe. Service at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine, Machseney Park, with Pastor Carl Henkel of Hope Lutheran Church in Belvidere officiating. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association in her name. Express condolences online at sunsetfh |
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Lindell R. Grover, 64, passed away at 4:37 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. He was born Dec. 14, 1946, in Alton, son of the late Clarence and Mary Martha (Robinson) Grover. He was united in marriage on... |
Cibulskis, Liz Monkus Liz Monkus Cibulskis Age 74, Beloved wife of Walt Cibulskis for 52 years. Loving mother of Elizabeth Mary (Ronald) Eberhart, Suzan Marie Cibulskis, Ann Marie Cibulskis (Timothy Carpenter), Peter Augustine Cibulskis, Andrew Alan (Jody) Cibulskis and Thomas Leon (Karen) Cibulskis. Dear grandma of Ashley, Christopher, Dorothy, Harold, Victor, Edward, Spencer and Laine. Devoted sister of the late Mary Amodeo, Walter Gregor, Andrew and Leon Monkus. Dear sister-in-law of Frances (Edward) Jurzak, the late Rev. Peter A. Cibulskis, Helen (John) Pari, Catherine (the late Sam) DiVincenzo and John (Carol) Cibulskis Fond aunt to Christine (Ronald) Webster and many nieces and nephews Former Corporate Research Librarian for Wrigley Co. and Sherwin Williams Co. Member of Special Libraries Association since 1975 and Garden Club of Beverly Hills-Morgan Park. Visitation Wednesday 3-9pm at the Brady-Gill Funeral Home (Heeney- Laughlin Directors) 2929 W. 87th St. Evergreen Park. Family and friends will gather at Christ the King Church 9235 S. Hamilton Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 on Thursday morning for visitation 9:30-10:30am. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Private Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Liz Monkus Cibulskis, 1958 Endowed Scholarship Fund c/o St. Mary of the Woods College, St. Mary of the Woods, IN 47876-0070 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 are most appreciated. 708-636-5500. |
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DANVILLE – Lois Mielke, 91, of Danville died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday (May 22, 2011) at Colonial Manor. read more |
DECATUR - Lora Lucille Elam Freeze, 87, of Decatur passed away at 12:15 a.m., Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the Eberhardt Village Nursing Home where she had been living for the past 4 years and 7 months. She missed her 88th birthday by 39 days. A celebration of Lora's life will be at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. till service time at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at, . Memorials may be made to her family. Lora was born June 30, 1923 in Vandalia, IL the daughter of Marquis Andrew and Stella (Stepp) Elam. She married David O. Freeze Sr. on July 5, 1941. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1993. She was retired from Decatur Public School District #61 after 30 years, as a school bus driver, Bus #63. She is survived by her children: Paula Jo Hyde of Tuscola; David O. Freeze Jr. of Bakersfield, CA, Charles Wayne Freeze, Robert Lee Freeze Sr., and Kenneth Lynn Freeze Sr. all of Decatur; foster parent to: Sue Gilbert of Virginia, Lucretia Coleman of Anaheim, CA, and Leland Schaefer of Centralia, IL; brothers: Robert Elam of Streator, Donald Elam of Vandalia; sister: Margaret Matthews of West Palm Beach, FL; also surviving are thirteen grandchildren, four step grandsons, eighteen great-grandchildren, eight foster grandchildren; four foster great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters: Francis Brown and Pauline Davis, and her brother Loren Elam. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the staff of the Arthur Home and hospice for all that they have done to care for Lora. Custom Obituary Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home of Mt. Zion "A Life Celebration Home" Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
Lorraine V. Anderson, 84 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Lorraine V. Anderson, 84, of Scottsdale, formerly of Belvidere, Ill., died Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Scottsdale after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's. Born April 16, 1927, in Belvidere, the daughter of Floyd and Ethelyn (Smith) Hauth. Married Robert Anderson on Oct. 5, 1947, in Belvidere. Lorraine and Bob owned and managed Ace Hardware Stores for more than 30 years. Her family and friends were very important to her. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed church activities and going out for breakfast after services. Her family has many happy memories of time spent at their cottage on Lake Delavan, Wis. Survivors include her daughters, Natalie (Dennis) Morrison and Chris (Ed) Trachtenbarg; son, Tyler (Nancy); and grandchildren, Alex, Kelly, Jeb, Jenny, Jon, Mark (Ingrid) and David. Predeceased by her parents; and husband, Robert. Service at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, in Zion Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Dr. Karl Otto officiating. Burial in Belvidere Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 27, in Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church or, . To send condolences, visit buckwheeler |
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McClory, Lucille P. Lucille P. McClory, beloved wife and best friend of Raymond L. McClory. Loving mother of Lydia McClory, Deborah (Norman) Waters, Victoria (Charles) Earley and Rebecca (John) Cavallone. Fond grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 8. Preceded in death by her parents Paul and Lucille Samon and her sister Alvina (Leo) Stankus. Funeral Friday 9:30 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL to St. Mary Church Mass 10:00 AM. Entombment in Good Shepherd Cemetery & Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 9:00 PM. 708-479-2221 or |
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STREATOR — M. Lucille Bellis, 86, Streator, died at 4:15 a.m. Friday (May 20, 2011) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Streator. |
She was born Jan. 26, 1911, in Brown County, to Roscoe Henry and Mabel Ann Nichols Diehl. She was first married to Alfred Martin June 11, 1934, in Carthage. He died Jan. 28, 1968. She later married Glenn Wittkopf Sept. 15, 1972, in Quincy. He died July 28, 1992., Marie was a homemaker and attended First Baptist Church of Plymouth. She loved horses and enjoyed yardsaling and spending time with her family., She is survived by a son, Don (Pat) Martin of Colchester; a daughter, Glenna (Howard) Prather of Rushville; a stepdaughter, Norma (Rodney) Johnson of Pittsfield; six grandchildren, Jackie Bayer and fiancé of Ohio, Ronnie Martin and friend of California, Donella "Nell" (Jurl) Southerland of Littleton, Peggy Marcelino of Rushville, Phyllis (Tim) Metz of Versailles and Allan (Jennie) Prather of Texas; great-grandchildren, Tyler Martin of Germany, Dowell Southerland of Littleton, Seth (fiancé Lacey) Marcelino of Rushville and Justin Workman of Beardstown; and a great-great-granddaughter, Kendyl Marcelino of Rushville., She was preceded in death by a brother, George Diehl; and a sister, Anna Lou Jones., SERVICES: 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Taylor. Burial will be Woodland Cemetery near Fishhook., VISITATION: 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home., MEMORIALS: Elms Nursing Home or charity of donor's choice., ARRANGEMENTS: Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta. |
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Ndina "Konstandina" Mantis, nee Psyhoyou , age 84, peacefully passed away Sunday, The Lords Day, May 22. Loving wife and partner for 50 years, ..... |
Maxine Ellen Newman, age 87, of Hoopeston, Ill., formerly of Rankin, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011, at the Hoopeston Community Memorial Nursing Home., Maxine was born in a Ford County country home on March 4, 1924, the daughter of Otto M. and Louisa A. Scott Kietzmann. She was the middle of 13 children – eight girls and five boys., Maxine graduated from Rankin High School in 1942. On Sept. 18, 1943, she married Ralph J. Newman at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rankin. He died April 21, 2006., Maxine is survived by five daughters, Marjorie (Mel) Krueger of Milford, Kathleen (Cobert) Mueller of Stewardson, Barbara (Harvey) Brusky of Byron and Susan (Stephen) Worley and Dianna (Marvin) Barnes, all of Sycamore; four sons, Daniel (Margaret) Newman of Lake in the Hills, David (Carol) Newman of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Joseph (Alicia) Newman of Libertyville, Mathew (Shelly) Newman of Ludlow; daughter-in-law Barbara Newman of Cary, N.C.; 27 grandchildren and many great- and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles L. Kietzmann of Onarga; three sisters, Shirley Rutledge, Ruth Dippel and Mary Hall, all of Peoria. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Patrick and John; son James of North Carolina, who died in 2002 after liver and kidney transplants; five brothers and four sisters., The family lived in the DeKalb/Sycamore area for 17 years. Maxine worked in Brody's Coat Factory making ladies dress coats and also helped her husband in the income tax offices that he had acquired. In 1985, she returned to Rankin, where she continued tax work from her home until 2002., Maxine was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Altar and Rosary Society, Rankin Lions Club and the Cissna Park American Legion Auxillary. She enjoyed canning and making home-cooked meals for friends. Everyone remembers her delicious jellies and jams, and her sewing and quilting ability., Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 423 S. Third St. in Hoopeston, with the Rev. Geoffrey Horton. Burial will be at Rankin Union Cemetery., Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Wolfe Funeral Home, 907 W. Main St. in Hoopeston, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials can be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice Program, Rankin Lions Club or to the church during Mass. |
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Ludmila "Lucy" Marcyniuk Maziar, 84, of Bloomingdale. Beloved wife of the late Trofym Marcyniuk and the late Eustachyj Maziar; loving mother of Walter (Lida) and ..... |
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Frank R. Mendrick, age 74 passed away May 21. Beloved husband of Joan and the late Elizabeth; loving father of Micael (Sean) Reuter and Michael ..... |
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Sandra S. Morehouse, 65, passed away peacefully May 22, 2011, longtime resident of Chicago, originally of Wisconsin, preceded in death by parents, Charles and Mavis ..... |
Marceline S. Nunes, 95, of Jacksonville, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Barton W. Stone Home in Jacksonville., She was born July 19, 1915, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Henry A. and Hattie E. Baldwin Souza. She married Harold J. Nunes on July 20, 1979, in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 2000., Mrs. Nunes is survived by one sister, Doris DeShara of Jacksonville; one nephew and three nieces, Tom (Debi) DeFreitas of Carrollton, Ga., Kay (David) Smith of Roswell, Ga., Sue A. (Stanley) Hayes of Jacksonville, and Lori L. Tinsley of Springfield. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Alma Jean Odaffer and Bernadine M. DeFreitas., Mrs. Nunes was a lifelong and very active member of Northminster Presbyterian Church and later attended Centenary United Methodist Church. She retired from J. Capps & Sons after many years of employment. She was active with the Jacksonville Food Bank and was a member of U.C.T., Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Jacksonville East Cemetery. The family will meet friends 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to Barton W. Stone Home Volunteer Association or Jacksonville Food Bank. Condolences may be left at |
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Margaret Frances Brown, formerly of Sun City, Ariz., born June 30, 1910, died Monday, May 23, 2011. She was 100 years old. She was a native of Wood River. She and her husband, Ray Talmage (who died in 1998) moved to Sun City in 1970. In 2003, she... |
Casaccio, Margaret Ellen (nee Cahill) of West Chicago, IL, beloved wife of the late Anthony S., devoted mother of Anthony A. (Angela), Thomas (Patricia), James (Kimberly), Patricia (Michael) Martini, and the late Michael and Mary Jo Casaccio, loving daughter of the late Kyran and Ellen Cahill, dear sister of Geraldine (the late James) Malcolm, Norinne (Norm) Vitellaro, Thomas (the late Dorothy), Walter, Robert (Carolyn), Michael (the late Nancy) and the late Kyran (Eileen), William (Joan), John (the late Sharon) Cahill, and the late Mary (the late Louis) DeRose, dear grandmother of Joseph, Alyssa and Anthony V. Casaccio, Francesca (Ben) Rabchuk and Gina Martini, fond daughter-in-law of the late Gus Sr. and Mary Casaccio, sister-in-law of Gus (the late Jean) Casaccio, and Phyllis (the late Donald) Peirce, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 8:30 a.m. from Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake Street, Roselle, IL 60172 (3/4 of a mile West of Bloomingdale Rd.) to St. Isidore Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3-9 p.m. For information 630-889-1700 or |
Dorf, Margaret Margaret Dorf, nee Odes, 97, beloved wife of the late Frank Dorf. Devoted mother of Dorothy (Mark) Girouard, Dr. Arthur (Julie) Dorf, Roberta (Denis) Bohm and Michael Dorf (Maury Collins). Loving grandmother Blanche Girouard (Georg Phillip), Ari Dorf, Jordan (Bernadette) Dorf, Jason (Elana) Frank, Matthew Frank, Katherine (Victor) Walczak and John Dorf. Great-grandmother of Alexa and Kaden. Dear sister of Rabbi Reuben (Ella) Odes and the late Pauline Odes and Benjamin Odes. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services Wednesday, 11:30 am at Waldheim Cemetery, Gate 80, 1/4 mile west of Desplaines Avenue on Roosevelt Road, Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Info: PISER FUNERAL SERVICES, 847-679-4740. |
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CHAMPAIGN – Marian L. Hutchcraft Walker, 76, of Champaign passed away at 5:52 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at her home. read more |
TAYLORVILLE - Marie A. Racki, 97, of Taylorville died at 11:20 am Sunday, May 22, 2011 at her residence. She was born July 28, 1913 in Clarksdale the daughter of George and Delia Russell Nagle. On October 3, 1936 she married Anthony J. "Tony" Racki at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2004. Mrs. Racki was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. Surviving are her son: Dr. Anthony J. Racki and wife Barbara of Berlin, WI; daughter: Mary Ann Fidler and husband Robert of Pasadena, CA; 4 Grandchildren: Anthony Racki III and wife Amy of Madison, WI, Lauren A. Welch and husband Mike of Madison, WI, Gary C. Moss and wife Lisa of Henderson, NV, and Kristen Thorell and Husband Keith of Altadena, CA. 6 Great Grandchildren: Curtis Moss, Randal Moss, Taylor Thorell, Charlie Thorell, William Anthony Thorell, and Jacob Anthony Racki. Sisters: Ruth Goebel and Mary Catherine Nagel both of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother: Lola Durbin Nagle, Brothers: Pat Nagle, George Nagle, and Leo Nagle Sisters: Sisters: Lucille Nagle and Margaret Ann Reeves. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville with Father Alan Hunter officiating. Inurnment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until time of service in the church on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to: St. Mary's Grade School, 422 S. Washington, Taylorville, IL 62568 or, , 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclure, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
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GIBSON CITY — Marilyn K Seaman Morano, 73, Gibson City, died Saturday (May 21, 2011) at Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City. |
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McHENRY – Marion L. "Mary Lou" Thennes, 80, of McHenry, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois in Barrington., She was born March 23, 1931, in Chicago, to Hubert and Lillian (Berndes) Severs. She married Marcellus "Bud" Thennes on Dec. 1, 1951, at St. Bede's Church in Ingleside., Raised in Fox Lake, she graduated from Grant High School in Fox Lake. After high school, she moved to McHenry., A homemaker for the majority of her life, she also worked for Taylor Made Golf Clubs for two years, Tek Ambulance for five years, Lenco Electric for five years and the Hostess Bread Store for five years., She was a longtime member of St. Mary's Church in McHenry, as well as Christian Mothers and Lady Foresters Court 659 at St. Mary's Church. Enjoyments included gardening, cooking, knitting and playing cards with her card club., She also enjoyed baking blueberry muffins, brownies and cookies, both with and without nuts, for her family and closest friends., She is survived by six children, Phillip Michael (Susan) Thennes of McHenry, Albert (Michelle) Thennes of McHenry, Daniel Thennes of McHenry, Allen (Mairi) Thennes of McHenry, Robert (Kris) Thennes of Naperville and Colleen (David Johnston) Thennes of Schaumburg; 15 grandchildren, Brett (Leslie) Unruh, Doug (Jill) Thennes, Angie (Wayne) Freytag, Eric (Jenny Ward) Thennes, Cate (Noel) Spencer-Motyko, Tracy (Kevin Schmidt) Thennes, Matt Unruh, Vicki Thennes, Alex Thennes, Joe Thennes, Gretchen Thennes, Victor Thennes, Gavin Thennes and Lindsay and Ryan Hurst; four great-grandchildren, Colton, Carter, Logan and Emily; a sister, Lorena "Teenie" (LeRoy) Wegener of Grayslake; a brother, Ray (June) Severs of Spring Grove; and many nieces and nephews., She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bud on May 23, 2008; a daughter, Cindy Unruh; and three brothers, Donald, Hubert and Robert Severs., The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. The visitation will resume from 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, until the Mass celebration at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 1401 N. Richmond Road, McHenry. The Rev. Robert Balog will officiate., Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, McHenry., For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, her family suggests memorials be sent to St. Mary's Church, Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois, or Masses., For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400., Friends may send an online condolence to the family at |
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DECATUR - Melvin Barnett, 83, of Decatur, passed away 1:00 am Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Heritage Manor in Pana, IL. Melvin was born on September 23, 1927 in Duncan, OK the son of George and Alma (Parish) Barnett. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was retired from Caterpillar and a member of the APA Pool League. He loved to be out and about with people. He also enjoyed buying and selling cars and was a huge Cubs fan. Surviving are his children, Brad Barnett of Decatur; Tracy Baum (Craig) of Decatur; grandchildren, Brendan, Justin, Sara, Colin, Kyle, and Owen. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Kenneth Barnett, and one sister, Mildred Anderson. Funeral service celebrating the life of Melvin Barnett will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Resurrection Life Church. The family of Melvin Barnett is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
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URBANA – A memorial service for Mendel B. Forsythe will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Newman American Legion (102 Green St., Newman, IL 61942). Interment with military rites will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Payne Cemetery (1900th Road, Brocton IL, 61917) in Brocton. read more |
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URBANA – Merle Fields, 89, of Urbana died at 5:46 a.m. Monday (May 23, 2011) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., Champaign. read more |
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RILEYSBURG, Ind. – Michael Lee Morse, 36, formerly of Rileysburg, Ind., died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday (May 15, 2011) in a motorcycle accident in Longmont, Colo. read more |
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Norma Jean Laughead, age 84, of Paris, passed away at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 21, in her residence. |
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CHAMPAIGN – Nixie Dye, 90, of Champaign died at 7 a.m. Monday (May 23, 2011) at home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. read more |
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DECATUR - Opal Anna Golden, 92, Decatur, retired Citizens National Bank employee, died Saturday (May 21, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Visitation 10:30 to services Wednesday. Burial: Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Send condolences: |
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Celeste Marie Palka, 92, of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011, in Fort Worth, Texas. Celeste was born on March 26, ..... |
Patricia A. Lawler, age 69, of Sycamore, Ill. and formerly of DeKalb, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Rockford., Born Aug. 19, 1941, in DeKalb, she was the daughter of Thomas P. and Opal L. (Nelson) Lawler., Pat was a cashier at the DeKalb Walmart. She had also worked for Ideal Industries in Sycamore, Du Plex Products in Sycamore, Maple Park Mortgage and Wallace in Lisle. She was a member of the Foursquare Church in DeKalb, and graduated from DeKalb High School's class of 1959., Survivors include several cousins and her close cousin, Sandra (Gerald) Lovig of DeKalb. She was preceded in death by her parents., Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on May 25 at 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home., Memorials to be established at a later date may be made to the family. To send an online condolence, visit, Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL, 60115. For more information, call 815-758-3841. |
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Frank Paulette, age 77, of Fox Lake for 16 years, formerly of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2011. He was born on ..... |
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Jeanne Elizabeth Peters, age 87, loving mother of Margaret (Mark) Sauck and Linda (Mike) Barnstable; proud grandmother of Melissa (Glen) Nofsinger, Matthew Sauck, Katie (Josh) ..... |
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William J. Piccioni, Jr. Beloved husband of Rose Marie; loving father of Cathy (Gregory) Zajac; cherished grandfather of Angela; fond brother of Marie Springer, and ..... |
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James T. Pittacora Sr., age 91, May 22, USAF Vet, Pearl Harbor survivor, Ret. C.P.D. for 35 years, beloved husband of Stella, nee Rago, ..... |
Kustok, Patricia R. Patricia R. Kustok. Nee Healy. Age 79. Beloved mother of Kimberly (Jim) McColgan and Donald. Loving Grandmother of Patrick. Dear sister to Mary Jane and Judith. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Avid Sox fan for many years. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Funeral Thursday 10:30 A.M. from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home 10727 S. Pulaski Rd To St. Linus Church for mass at 11:15. Interment Private. For info 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400. |
Patricia Ann Reynen, 71 BELVIDERE - Patricia Ann Reynen, 71, of Belvidere died peacefully Saturday, May 21, 2011, in her home after a long illness. Born Jan. 26, 1940, in Chicago, the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Komperda) Waterman. Married John Reynen on June 11, 1960, in Chicago. Pat graduated in 1957 from Tuley High School in Chicago, worked as a legal secretary, was a master gardener for 10 years, avid reader and baker, loved to go to garage sales and enjoyed knitting. Survivors include her loving husband, John; daughter, Sally Moss of McHenry; son, Daniel of Key West, Fla.; granddaughter, Sarah Moss; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, with Rev. Paul Nolden officiating. No visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be given to the family to plant a tree in Pat's memory. To send condolences online, visit |
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BLOOMINGTON — Preston "Bud" King, 80, Bloomington, died Friday (May 20, 2011) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. |
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William Mark Raynard, 17, of Glenview, IL, passed away suddenly while jogging on Friday, May 20, 2011. William is survived by his parents, Maggie, ..... |
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Gloria A. Rodkin, age 87, beloved wife of the late Sander; loving mother of Sharon (Barry) Curtis and Trudy (Ray) Tobias; cherished grandmother of ..... |
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John Walen Rowley, age 82. Devoted father of Christine (Jack) Bonczyk, Jacqueline Miller, Cheryle (Robert) Townsend, Kathleen (Terry) Rowan, the late Michael and Shawn; ..... |
Raymond Booker, 92, of 518 N. Cornelia St., Spring Valley died at 1:20 p.m. May 22, 2011, in the Illinois Veterans Home at La Salle. |
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Kalina-Allanson, Rhoda "Rho" Rhoda Kalina-Allanson "Rho" Age 60. Beloved wife of John Allanson. Loving daughter of Edna and the late Wally Schuette. Cherished Mother of Kristine, Kelly, Kimberly (Eddie) and Karla. Stepmom of Brenda (Ray). Proud Grandma of Kelsey, Frankie, and Abby. Dear sister of Rhonda (Ron) Klopp. Aunt of Lynne, Michael, Katie, and Jennifer. Sister-in-law of Mary Lou and Celeste. Second Mom to many. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 9pm. Funeral Service Thursday 10am at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Interment Private. For more info please call 773-736-2300 or |
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BLOOMINGTON —Richard D. "Danny" Doenitz, 68, a resident of Royal Oaks in Kewanee and formerly of Geneseo and Bloomington, died Sunday (May 22, 2011) at Kewanee Hospital. |
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DECATUR - Richard Grant, 72, Decatur, died Monday (May 23, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. |
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RANTOUL – Robert D. Krapf, 84, of Rantoul passed away early Sunday (May 22, 2011). read more |
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Ronald Dean Libbra, 59, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at his residence. Visitation: 9 until service time at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Gillespie. online condolence at... |
Ronald was born Aug. 19, 1930, in Rockford, a son of Robert William and Rena Elanor Schafer Bazarek. He married Beverly M. Berens on Sept. 10, 1955, in Beloit, Wis. She survives., Ronald spent his early years in Rockford and Rockton. He was a graduate of Hononegah High School in Rockton. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Power DD839 from 1951 to 1955. Upon completion of this duty he returned to employment with GTE from which he retired in 1980., Survivors include five children, Susan Smith and her husband, David, of Heyworth, Gregory Andrews and his wife, Donna, of Quincy, Annette Quinn and her husband, Steve, of Fayetteville, Ga., Margaret Nolle and her husband, John, of Belmont, Mich., and Steven Andrews and his wife, Stacey, of Speedway, Ind.; and 13 grandchildren., Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Shirley and Sharon., SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony Catholic Church, with the Rev. Donald Knuffman officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Rockton Township Cemetery, Rockton., VISITATION: There will be no visitation., MEMORIALS: Boy Scouts of America. |
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BLOOMINGTON — Ruth A. "Girlie" Stewart Decker, 73, Bloomington, died at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 26, 2010, at Heritage Manor, Bloomington. |
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MONMOUTH - Ruth F. "Kak" Carwile, 90, Monmouth, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday (May 22, 2011) in the comfort of family at Legacy Estates, Monmouth., Cremation has been accorded with graveside committal service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, in Monmouth Cemetery. Hoover-Hall Memorial Chapel, Monmouth, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Green Lake Conference Center, W2511 State Hwy 23, Green Lake, WI 54941. |
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Anthony T. Schuch, age 82, beloved husband of Mary; loving father of Alan (Michaeline) Schuch, Linda (Joseph) Raspante, Sharon (Tom) Bevill, Roberta (Mike) Kleinick and ..... |
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Helene Schwarz, 81, nee Jutz , beloved wife of the late Hans; loving mother of John (Bonnie) and Raymond (Sharon); devoted grandmother of Jackie, Natalie, ..... |
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Ann Sheehan, nee Roche , age 81; beloved wife of the late Wiliam T. Sheehan, CPD; loving mother of Linda Sheehan (Jeff Thomas), Mary ..... |
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Robert Park Sherman, Friday, May 6, 2011. Born in Chicago, Illinois, December 31, 1919. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mae Levine ..... |
for 35 years, including 27 years in Quincy., 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. |
Sarah Elizabeth Hale, 42, of Princeton died May 22, 2011, in Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton. |
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NEW WINDSOR - Shirley L. Bird, 74, New Windsor, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg. Service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral Home in Alpha. Burial will be in the Petrie Cemetery, New Windsor. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. today, May 24, at Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral Home, Alpha, where memorials may be left to Tri-County Ambulance or the New Windsor Fire Department. Online condolences can be made at, Shirley was born Oct. 12, 1936 to William and Edna Gould Ray. She attended New Windsor schools and married Lawrence Bird on June 13, 1952., She was the owner/operator of the Circle Inn in New Windsor for five years and was a member of the New Windsor Presbyterian Church and New Windsor Sportsman's Club in Victoria. Shirley liked to fish, hunt mushrooms, crochet and was an excellent pie maker., She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Sandra Beard (Fred Huber) of Galesburg, Gayla (Chris) Ralston of New Windsor, and Sherry (Keith) Myers of Galesburg; two sons, Kenny Bird of New Windsor and William (Paula) Bird of Moline; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorothy Johnson of Galesburg., She was preceded in death by a son, Rodney Bird; her daughter, Lisa Bird; her parents and two sisters. |
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Herzog, Susanne (nee Lewis) Age 83; Beloved wife of Sherwin; Loving mother of Warren (Lyn) Herzog and Rosanne (Steven) Zabrin; Cherished grandmother of Jeremy and Lauren Herzog, Michael and Holly Zabrin. Graveside service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery (Sect. Anshe Emet), Skokie, IL. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. INFO: Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals 847-679-3939 |
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Tully Trainor , age 85. Longtime Chicago Heights resident, formerly of South Shore/St. Philip Neri Parish. Former owner of Trainor Auto Parts and retired ..... |
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McHENRY – Theodore "Ted" Spengel, 84, longtime resident of McHenry and Johnsburg, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at home., He was born April 5, 1927, in Chicago, to Walter and MaryAnn (Petlock) Spengel., He was an Army Air Force corporal during, . He was the founder and owner of Ted's Wholesale Meats in Calumet Park and later Spengel Meat Packing in McHenry and Johnsburg., He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,, Fox River Post No. 4600 in McHenry, and former school board member of St. John's Grade School and Marian Central., He was a member of McHenry Country Club from 1964-2011 and club president from 1974-77 and served on its board for 17 years., He was an avid golfer. Dedication to and support of McHenry Country Club was a priority. Family was the world to him. He loved it the most when the whole family was together, especially on Christmas Eve., He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Virginia (Nespeca) Spengel; his dear children, Gary (Lydia) Spengel, Pam (Marty) Patterson, Kim (Mike) Johnson, Joy (Steve) Rossman, Scott (Diane) Spengel and Keith (Trish) Spengel; his daughter-in-law, Linda "Missy" Spengel; and his dear grandchildren, Valya, Tony, Curtis, Brian, Michael, Sarah, Andrew, Nicholas, Emilie, Lee (Amanda), Luke, William, Eric, Stephanie, Ben and Dane. Numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews also survive., He was preceded in death by his son, Craig; his parents, Walter and MaryAnn; and his siblings, Vincent Spengel, John Spengel, Katherine Michalski, Walter Spengel and Joseph Spengel., Friends are invited to call from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Justen Funeral Home, 3700 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. Everyone is invited to go directly to the 11 a.m. Mass celebration Thursday, May 26, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2302 W. Church St., Johnsburg. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery., For information, call 847-587-2100. |
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Reilman, Theresa L. "Terry" Theresa L. "Terry" Reilman, 69, passed away peacefully May 20, 2011 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri. Terry was born May 8, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana to Clair and M. Louise (Chasteen) Mahoney. As a child she lived in several northern Illinois towns before settling down in Joliet. Terry graduated high school from St. Francis Academy in Joliet in 1961. After high school Terry spent several years in the U.S. Army. After being honorably discharged from the Army Terry returned to the Joliet area for several years before moving to the Pontiac and Fairbury are. Terry attended nursing school in Kankakee, Illinois while working as a live in nurse's aide. She later moved to Galena, Kansas and then to Appleton City in 2007. Terry had a very kind soul and liked everyone; she was always quick to smile and never met a stranger. Terry would have loved spending more time with her eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Terry had many things she enjoyed doing in her spare time. She liked to collect tea pots, paint pictures and do colored pencil drawings. She loved journaling and corresponding with family and friends who lived far away. Terry also liked being outside and watching birds that came into her yard. Terry was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Kathleen Mahoney and Jean Marian (Mahoney); two brothers, C. Daniel Mahoney, Jr. and David Mahoney all of Illinois. Terry is survived by three sisters, Claire Greztich, Mary (Joe) Hischer and Kimberly (Robert) Lee all of Illinois; two brothers, Daniel T. (Veronica) Mahoney of Illinois and Patrick (Josephine) Mahoney of California; four sons, William Henry Reilman of Carthage, Missouri, Donald Joseph (Debra) Reilman of Roanoke, Illinois, John Theodore Reilmann of Fairbury, Illinois and Richard Allen Reilman of Appleton City, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Jessalyn Daniele Renee Reilman, Robert David Reilman, Raymond Allen Lee Larrison, Thomas John Reilmann, Tristin Paul Reilmann, Reuben Rippon, Aaron Rippon and Ethan Rippon; one great-grandchild Serenity Lea Renee Reilman. Family Devotion Time and Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the First Christian Church in Appleton City, Missouri with Pastor Tony Reynolds presiding. Inurnment at St. Patrick's Old Rock Church Cemetery in Catawissa, Missouri. Memorials may be made to the Family Love Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Missouri |
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SULLIVAN - Toni L. Waller, 50, Sullivan, died Monday (May 23, 2011). Services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Rock Springs Church of God. Visitation: two hours before services in the church. Burial: Harristown Cemetery. Arrangements by: Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care. Memorials: to the family. |
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Tony C. Mriscin, 91, died Sunday, May 22, 2011. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Lesicko Funeral Home, Livingston. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the funeral home. Interment: Salem Cemetery, Alhambra. To sign a guest book or... |
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. |
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 12:04 AM |
Valera "Val" Whyte, 91, died at 8:39 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Blu-Fountain Manor in Godfrey. Born Jan. 4, 1920, in Pike County, Ill., she was the daughter of C. Otto and Margaret Elizabeth (Crader) Schlieper. She was a member of East Maple... |
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BUCKLEY – Verna M. Warrens, 94, of Byron, a former Buckley resident, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday (May 23, 2011) at Alden Debes Rehab Center, Rockford. read more |
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NORMAL — We're all God's candles and must burn and not complain, till God in his good time blows out the flame. On Saturday (May 21, 2011) Veronica G. Seiler's light was extinguished at McLean County |
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HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Virgil Lee "Burger" "Pop" Snoddy II, 57, of Hannibal, died May 21, 2011, in Hannibal Regional Hospital. The James O'Donnell Funeral Home, Hannibal, is handling arrangements. |
LIBERTY, Ill. -- Virgil McGraw, 74, of Liberty, died May 24, 2011, in Blessing Hospital, Quincy. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home, Quincy, is handling arrangements. |
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Michael Walsh, beloved husband of Joan; loving father of Michelle (Jonathan) Birnbaum, Suzanne Walsh Gillen and Michael (Mechelle); devoted grandfather of Sydney, Brian (Mallory), ..... |
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Donna Rae Woodward, of Westchester, age 90; beloved wife of the late Ralph W.; loving mother of Carl (Tracey) and Kathryn Woodward; proud grandmother of ..... |
DECATUR - Wadie Velma Jelks, 90, Decatur, died Sunday (May 22, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Walker Funeral Service. |
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BLOOMINGTON — After 84 years of bicultural adventure, dedication to his family, friends and the arts, Wako Takayasu of Bloomington took his departure on Sunday (May 22, 2011) at Advocate BroMenn Medic |
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DANVILLE – Warren Felix, 72, of Danville died at 4:35 a.m. Saturday (May 21, 2011) at Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System, Danville. read more |
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GREENVILLE - William P. Brown, 82, Greenville, died Saturday (May 21, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Wiegand Funeral Home, Greenville. |
Raynard, William Mark William Mark Raynard, 17, of Glenview, IL, passed away suddenly while jogging on Friday, May 20, 2011. William is survived by his parents, Maggie (Maloney) & Mark Raynard, siblings, Daniel, Margaret & Patrick, and standard poodles Gracie & Maddie. William is the loving grandson of Ralph Raynard & the late Teresa Raynard, the late Margaret & William Maloney and, cousin of Maggie O'Brien Puckett, Betsy O'Brien, Chris, Katie, Megan, Patrick & Jennie Cimino. William was one day away from his graduation at The Gow School in South Wales, New York. A member of the National Honor Society, William was Captain of The Gow Squash Team, leading them to the school's first participation in the national high school squash tournament in New Haven, CT. William was a founding member of The Gow Poetry Slam Team. His passion for poetry allowed him to express his deepest emotion. William was poised to attend The University of Cincinnati in the fall with a major in civil engineering. He also enjoyed playing ping-pong, pool, bowling, making sandwiches and chilling. William emulated The Gow brotherhood and truly lived its creed out in every aspect of his life. William always credited The Gow School for assisting him in overcoming his challenges with dyslexia. William will be incredibly missed by all who knew him. Visitation Wednesday May 25, 2011, 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. IL 60077. Funeral Mass Thursday May 26, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at SS. Faith, Hope and Charity Church 191 Linden St.. Winnetka, IL 60093. Interment All Saints Cemetery. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in William's memory to The Gow School, 2491 Emery Rd., P.O. Box 85, South Wales, NY 14139. Funeral Info (847) 675-1990 or |
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Dr. Leonard Young. Loving father of Robin Sanders, Karen (Jeff) Kray, Lauren (Steve) Siwinski, David (Nicole) Young and Elizabeth Young; proud grandfather of Sammie, ..... |
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