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Demetrios A. Arianas, age 100, born in Kefala, Sparti, Greece; beloved husband of the late Evanthia, nee Kontos; devoted father of Katina (Georgios) Courlas, ..... |
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Radmila Arsic, age 105, of Long Beach, CA, June 6, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Stojce; loving mother of Dr. Ljubica Arsic, and Vicki ..... |
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DECATUR - Andrea Elizabeth Calhoun, 87, of Decatur, formerly of Altamont, passed away at 12:37 p.m., June 11, 2011 in Tanglewood Village, Decatur. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont, IL. Burial will be in Arborcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion and from 11:00 a.m. till service time at Gieseking Funeral Home on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Long Creek United Methodist Church or Eastern Star, Edgewood, IL. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at, . Andrea was born June 5, 1924 in Effingham, IL the daughter of Glenn and Lillian (Peterson) Siddens. She retired as the manager of Burkland's Florist and Greenhouse in Effingham and then went on to work as a desk clerk for the Day's Inn in Effingham. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Altamont, and a 61 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 787 in Edgewood, IL. She enjoyed collecting cut glass pieces and was an avid gardener. She married Reuben Calhoun on December 24, 1940. He preceded her in death in September of 1993. Surviving are her children: Glenn Calhoun of Long Creek, Gary Calhoun and his wife Marcie of Oakley, and Liz Goldsboro of Long Creek; daughter-in-law: Carol Calhoun of Mt. Zion; sisters: Vera Verdeyen of Altamont, and Oma Ruff and her husband Mervin of Altamont; grandchildren: Robbie Calhoun and his wife Kim, Dawn Carter, Gary Calhoun Jr. and his wife Heather, Chad Calhoun and his wife Bea, Dan Calhoun, and Lacy Beard and her husband Jeremy; ten great grandchildren and one great-great grandson also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son: Butch and great grandson: Troy. Custom Obituary Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home of Mt. Zion 'A Life Celebration Home" Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
DECATUR - Andreà Michelle "Shelly" Flinn, 42, Decatur, former KFC Restaurant manager, died Friday (June 10, 2011). Services: noon Tuesday, Walker Funeral Service and Chapel. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences: |
HUNTLEY – Anna G. Karschnick, 98, of Sun City, Huntley, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011, in Elgin., She was born April 2, 1913, to Theodor and Jennifer (Hoerger) Borck. She married Virgil Karschnick on Sept. 6, 1935., She was a true blue Cubs fan and a wonderful homemaker who loved to spend time with her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her., She is survived by her son, Karl Karschnick; her grandchildren, Paul (Tammy), Bill (Laura) and Craig Karschnick and Tracy (Bill) Funk; her great-grandchildren, Heather, Ashley, Brandi, Amber, Keith, Diana, Nicole and Hunter; her great-great-grandchild, Kaleigh; and her daughters-in-law, Susan (Don) Petersen and Hazel Karschnick., She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil in 1966; her son, Paul in 1993; and several brothers and sisters., The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Tuesday, June 14, at James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery in Forest Park., Memorial in her name may be made to First Church of Christian Science in Crystal Lake., For information, call 847-669-5111. |
MOUNT VERNON -- Ansel Quinn Stanley, 87, died at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Crossroads Community Hospital in Mount Vernon., Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with the Rev. Jack Gatson officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon, with full military honors provided by Mount Vernon American Legion Post 141. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. |
He was born April 19, 1920, in Quincy, a son of Arthur and Norma Mae Means Ellerman. He married Frances Johanna Lish on May 30, 1941, in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Quincy. She survives., Archie was a member of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Mendon. He worked at Motorola Inc. for 25 years and was a watchmaker. He owned Mendon Variety and Hardware and Augusta Variety Store for many years and was a member of the American Society for Quality Control., Survivors include his wife, Frances, of Mendon; three children, Mike Ellerman and his wife, Jeanne, of Augusta, Terry Ellerman and his wife, Regina, of Quincy, and Patricia Damm and her husband, John, of Quincy; 15 grandchildren, Eric Ellerman and his wife, Ronda, of Mount Sterling, Bradley Ellerman and his wife, Teresa, of Lodi, Wis., Gregory Ellerman of Springfield, Douglas Ellerman and his wife, Linda, of Bloomington, Aaron Ellerman of Quincy, Amy Quincy and her husband, Jason, of Quincy, Luke Ellerman of Quincy, Bridget Ellerman of Quincy, Robert Damm and his wife, Laura, of Starkville, Miss., Kathy Carter and her husband, Mike, of Quincy, Teresa Darnell and her husband, Tom, of Quincy, Julie Tuley and her husband, Wayne, of Quincy, David Damm and his wife, Christine, of Quincy, Steve Damm and his wife, Shannon, of Lake St. Louis, Mo., and Susie Gray and her husband, Abe, of Quincy., Survivors also include 31 great-grandchildren, Michelle Ellerman, Michael Ellerman, Josh Ellerman, Aubrey Ellerman, A.J. Ellerman, Grace Ellerman, Kaitlyn Quincy, Madelyn Quincy, Gavin Quincy, Ethan Quincy, Dorothy Damm, Mary Damm, Emily Damm, Evan Carter, Elana Carter, Caleb Carter, Clara Carter, Emma Carter, Amanda Darnell, Jacob Darnell, Jason Darnell, Alex Tuley, Abby Tuley, Sam Tuley, Ella Damm, Lisa Damm, John Damm, Peter Damm, Jacob Damm, Isaac Gray and David Gray; a sister, Shirley Johnson of Quincy; and two nephews, Jeff Johnson and Paul Johnson and his wife, Rhonda, both of Quincy., SERVICES: A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church with the Rev. Lou Schlangen and the Rev. Jeff Stone conducting. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Quincy., VISITATION: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the church with a rosary service at 5:30 p.m., MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, Masses may be made to the Catholic church of the donor's choice., ARRANGEMENTS: Hunter Funeral Home, Mendon. |
Arlene June Simpson, 81, of Jacksonville, and formerly of Astoria, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, at her home., She was born Aug. 26, 1929, in Le Claire, Iowa, the daughter of John Henry and Emma Mae Clifton Kerr. She married Earl Nichols on Oct. 15, 1946, in Canton, Mo., and later married Haskell Simpson on Dec. 30, 1970, and he preceded her in death on July 3, 1983., Surviving is her son, Gary Nichols (companion, Melody Rosenkranz) of Quincy; three stepsons, Stanley (wife, Pam) Simpson of Arkansas, Rodney (wife, Ruth) Simpson of Astoria and Jim (wife, Gay) Simpson of Bath; two grandchildren, Lora (husband, Wayne Jr.) Frisbie and Jakobi Dee Powell, both of Quincy; two great-grandchildren, Alex and Lizzy Frisbie, both of Quincy; and three sisters, Merle Lawlor of Jacksonville, Lucille Baldridge of Washington, Ill., and Beverly Carroll of Palmyra, Mo., She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Haskell; her daughter, Barbara Diane in infancy; her son, John David; and two sisters, Claudine Schlager and her twin, Darlene., Arlene was formerly employed at Hornsby 5&10 in Astoria. She will be remembered as a great cook-known for her Snickerdoodle cookies, pies, jellies and fantastic meals. She loved traveling with her husband, Haskell, and spending the winters in Texas., Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Providence Cemetery in Williamstown, Mo. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at |
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HERRIN -- Ashtyn Rea, 21, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale., She was born Feb. 23, 1990, in Coronado, Calif. Ashtyn was employed by Herrin Security Bank and was a student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale., She is survived by her parents, Wally and Kim Sizemore Meneese of Herrin; grandparents, Gene and Suzie Sizemore of Herrin, Margaret and Roger Meneese of Herrin; two brothers, Wade Rea of Herrin, Kody Rea of Herrin; one sister, Shelina Meneese of Herrin; uncle, Steve Sizemore and aunt and uncle Jennifer and Todd Ruzich of Marion., Other survivors included best friend, Ally Sims of Herrin; cousins, Austin and Hunter Sizemore of West Frankfort, Cody Meneese of Herrin and Dakota Blockley of Herrin; and several other aunts, uncles and cousins and several close friends., Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin, with the Rev. Ralph Brandon officiating. Inter-ment will be at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. |
Betty J. Piper, 74, of Genoa, Ill., died June 10, 2011, at Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Living Center in DeKalb., She was born Oct. 22, 1936, in Belton, Ky. Betty was a resident of Genoa for 16 years. She enjoyed bingo, soap operas and spending time with her family and friends. Betty was a wonderful cook and loved to make special meals for her family., Betty is survived by her sister, Ruth Miller of Genoa; her children: Adana (Daniel) Olita of Genoa, Doris (Larry) Koberling of Woodstock, Hugh Piper of Genoa, Brenda (Andrew) Jarog of Genoa, Lisa Clemente of Genoa and Michael Bryowsky of Kirkland; 15 grandchildren: Tom, Danielle, Brandy, Stephanie, Amy, Timmy, Brandon, Kelly, Kristy, Ann, Amanda, Candice, Melissa, Ashley and Michael; nine great-grandchildren: Charlise, Erica, Amber, Tristan, Hope, Katelyn, Gracelyn, Brooke and Lilly; and numerous nieces and nephews., Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Nellie Seiber; son, T.L. Piper; and five brothers: Buck, Bobby, Darrell, Tommy and Ernie., Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the local, family-owned and -operated Slater-Butala Funeral Home, 132 W. Main St., Genoa, IL, 60135, with the Rev., James Freund officiating. Burial will be at the Genoa Cemetery., Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home. For information, go to, or call 815-784-5191. |
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Lucille Bischof, 92, of Chicago passed away of natural causes at The Methodist Home of Chicago, on June 9. She was the daughter of ..... |
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Ray W. Bromley, of Lombard. Beloved husband of Barbara J.; loving father of Rebecca R. Hernandez, Bethany B. (Richard P. Row), Christine J. (Michael ..... |
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Denis Brosnan, native of Castleisland County Kerry. Beloved husband of Kathleen, nee Nolan; loving father of Denis (Karen), Margaret (John) Howard, Kathleen (John) Trotta, Eileen ..... |
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Hanish, Bernadine J. Dearly beloved wife of Lawrence. Loving sister of George Patterson. Cherished sister-in-law of Roberta Bednowicz. Fond aunt of many nieces & nephews. Heaven is no longer missing an Angel. Funeral Wednesday @ St. Celestine Church, please call funeral home for mass time. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. @ Belmont Funeral Home, 7120 W. Belmont Ave. Ent St. Adalbert Cemetery. Info 773-286-2500 or |
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06/23/1920-06/09/2011 Bernadine M. Lester– Bernadine Madge Gifford Lester, 90, of Marshall, Illinois, formerly of Redmon, Illinois passed away at 12:35 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was the retired co-owner of the former Gifford's General Store and Lester's Cafe of Redmon. |
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Bernice C. Bruch, 98, died at 1:55 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2011, at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab in Hardin. At her request her body was donated to Washington University School of Medical Science. No services are scheduled. Memorials: charity of choice.... |
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MODE - Bertha E. Miller, 80, Mode, died Saturday (June 11, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Lockart-Green Funeral Home, Shelbyville. |
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CASEY - Betty J. Darling, 82, Casey, died Saturday (June 11, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Markwell Funeral Home, Casey. |
Kawa, Betty Lou 90, of Elgin, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at her home. She was born April 3, 1921 in Elgin the daughter of George G. and Luella H. Knott Danner. Betty Lou was a lifelong member of St. Laurence Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter, Lieutenant Luella A. Kawa Navy Nurse Corps retired. Her grandchildren, Beth Wickstrom, David (Julie) Richardson and Patricia (Michael) Kenyon, 5 great grandchildren, a brother, Robert (Nancy) Danner of Escanaba, MI and her sister-in-law, Berniece Seimer of S. Elgin. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George G. a son, Gregory G. her daughter, Judith A. Richardson and a grandchild, Joan L. Richardson and her brothers, George and Leo Danner. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Laurence Catholic Church. Fr. Joseph Kulak officiating. Interment will be in River Valley Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4-8 P.M. with Rosary at 8 P.M. at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral and Cremation Services 51 Center St. Elgin, IL and on Wednesday from 9:30 A.M. until mass time at the church. Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice. Funeral info 847-742-2100 or |
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Betty J. Olive, 76, died Sunday, June 12, 2011. Friends may call from 5 until prayer service at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Another visitation from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at... |
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BLOOMINGTON — Betty Ann Case Payne, 73, of Bloomington died at 7:07 a.m. Saturday (June 11, 2011) at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. |
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Betty K. Wienert, 101, formerly of Davenport, died June11, 2011, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Burke, Va.Services are 10 a.m. Thursday, at Runge, Davenport. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Wednesday.She was born Feb. 15, 1910,
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ZEIGLER -- Betty Jane Young, 73, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Herrin Hospital., Arrangements are incomplete at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City. |
VIENNA -- Bill Wyatt Crain, 83, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2011, at the home of his daughter in Vienna., Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Grove Social Brethren Church near Eddyville, with Brother Lee Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna; and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. |
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NOKOMIS - Blanche G. (Sanders) Cearlock, 99, Nokomis, homemaker, died Saturday (June 11, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sutton Memorial Homes, Nokomis. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Nokomis Cemetery. Memorials: First Baptist Church of Nokomis or St. Louis Catholic School of Nokomis. Send condolences: |
JOHNSBURG – Brenda Sue Giddings, 36, of Johnsburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore after a valiant 10-year battle with a debilitating illness., She was born Dec. 3, 1974, in Belvidere, to Daniel and Virginia Fiebelkorn Giddings., She was both an outpatient client and an employee of Pioneer Center in McHenry for more than 12 years. She was a 1996 graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School., She was known for her perpetual smile and cheery demeanor. She faithfully kept up her daily diary and had a vast collection of stuffed teddy bears. Giving hugs to acquaintances, family members and especially her mother was the order of the day., Survivors include her mother, Virginia; a brother, Duane Giddings of Ionia, Mich.; and a special friend, Ryan Smith., A memorial visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at First United Methodist Church, 3717 W. Main St., McHenry. The Revs. Bob Baker and Gary Waters will officiate., The family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Kidney Foundation., For information, call McHenry County Burial and Cremation Society at 815-568-8115. |
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Anna Mae Carrano, beloved wife of the late Michael Carrano, who served in WWII; loving mother of Michael Carrano III, who served in the Vietnam ..... |
Charles Wilson Whitford, 95, of Aurora, Ill., and Shabbona Healthcare Center in Shabbona, formerly of Waterman and Hinckley, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011, at Provena Mercy Medical Center in Aurora., He was born April 29, 1916, in Argyle, Minn., the son of Manley Clarence and Ethel Marie (Cadman) Whitford., Charles was united in marriage on Oct. 24, 1941, in Waukegan to the former Barbara Jean Guenette and they spent the next 58 years of their lives together., Mr. Whitford received his Bachelor of Education Degree from Northern Illinois State Teacher's College in DeKalb. He was a member of the American Society for Quality. He, along with his wife Barbara, belonged to the Fox River Valley Rose Society, the Prairie Rose Society and the American Rose Society for many years and, at one time, grew about 200 blooming plants. Charles was also a charter member of the West Aurora Blackhawk Sports Boosters., Charles taught school for two years in both Brookfield and Tiskilwa. He was a veteran of the U. S., , having served for four and a half years in Africa, Italy, France and Germany during, . Following the war, Mr. Whitford was employed as an engineer on telephone equipment for Western Electric, retiring in 1981 with 35 years of service., Survivors include his two daughters, Cheryl Jean Whitford, of Aurora and Nancy (Willard) Lines, of Maple Grove, Minn.; one brother, Norman Elmer Whitford, of Otis Orchards, Wash.; one sister-in-law, Lois Bouton, of Rogers, Ark.; as well as several nieces and nephews., He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara; three brothers and one sister., Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Nash-Nelson Funeral Home, 1001 E. Garfield St. at Route 23 in Waterman. Interment will follow in the Johnson Grove Cemetery on Shabbona Grove Road, southwest of Waterman., Friends may visit from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2011, and again from noon until the hour of service Thursday at the funeral home., Memorials in his honor, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the charities of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory,, or 815-264-3362. |
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Scott B. Crane, age 23, died on June 11, 2011. Beloved son of Teena and Michael Crane; loving brother of Lindsay Crane; cherished grandson ..... |
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Cathleen A. "Kate" Heuer, 50, Davenport, died June 12, 2011, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.Services are 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic, Davenport. Private inurnment is at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation is 3-7 p.m.
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Charles S. Blahunka, 72 WESTLAND, Mich. - Charles S. Blahunka, 72, of Westland died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Rockford, Ill. Chuck graduated from Joliet Township High School, then IIT, where he studied electrical engineering. He retired in 2003 as supervisor of the electromagnetic testing laboratory at Yazaki Corp. His hobbies included golf, enjoying classical music, cigars, viewing nature and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an active member of IEEE EMC Society and a certified EMC Engineer for iNARTE, both professional organizations for electrical engineers. Survived by sons, Ronald Blahunka of Rockford and Dennis (Marcie) Blahunka of Loves Park; grandchildren, Luke, Logan and Taylor Blahunka; and sister, Mary (late Peter) Lazar; and numerous nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by a son, Donald in 1981; parents, Charles and Frances (Cabay) Blahunka; brother, Joseph (Ethel) Blahunka; sister, Frances (Frank) Gabrys. A celebration of Chuck's life will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, Ill., with a memorial visitation from 2 to 7 p.m. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Those wishing to leave memorial donations in Chuck's name, they may be sent to International Essential Tremor Foundation, Attn: Research, 11111 W. 95th St., Suite 260, Overland Park, KS 66214. |
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Claire Calsyn, infant daughter of Brad and Angie Calsyn of Bettendorf, was stillborn June 8, 2011, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.Private services were Monday, June 13, at Cunnick-Collins, Davenport.Burial was at Babyland, Pine Hill Cemetery, |
Clifford H. Kjos, 89 BELVIDERE - Clifford H. Kjos, 89, of Belvidere died Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Swedish-American Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born Jan. 31, 1922, in La Crosse, Wis., the son of Christian and Hilda (Munson) Kjos. Married Helen E. Footh on Sept. 29, 1951, in Belvidere; she died Dec. 26, 2008. Faithfully served in the U.S. Army. Worked as a machinist for Barber-Colman. Member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 77 and, Post 1761. He loved to play pinochle, horseshoes and was a three-time horseshoe champion and avid Cubs fan. He was a very devoted father and grandfather. Survivors include daughters, Linda (Terry) Osterberg-Baier and Karen (Mike) Shook, both of Belvidere; grandchildren, Scott Fowler, Jason and Justin White, Jeramy (Jessica) Sorrenson, Tiffany (David) Jacobson and Stephanie Gunn; great-grandchildren, Beaux Fowler, Lt. Cpl. Rusty Fowler, Dillon and Dustin Fowler, Megan, Brett, Lindsey, Brittany and Parker White, Kailey and Madelyn Jacobson, Bishopp and Addison Gunn; sisters-in-law, Katherine Bodey of Belvidere, Alma Humphrey of Fresno, Calif., and Lola Footh of Brown Deer, Wis.; nieces and nephews, Brenda Falk, Rita Griffeth, Rusty Bodey and several others. Predeceased also by parents; brothers, Tim, Alfred and Maynard Kjos; and sister, Mildred Hyland-Warren. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, in Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Pastor emeritus Eugene Wille will officiate. Burial in Highland Garden of Memories. Memorials may be given to the family. To send condolences, visit |
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Delores B. Cox, 81 Loving Mother and Grandmother ROCKFORD - Delores B. Cox, 81, of Rockford died Friday, June 10, 2011, in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born Feb. 15, 1930, in Ryder, N.D., the daughter of William and Evelyn (Brue) Slocum. Delores married Delbert C. "Joe" Cox on April 26, 1952, in Milwaukee. She worked at the Wagon Wheel in Rockton, then at National Lock. Delores graduated from beauty school and was a beautician in her home for more than 50 years. She was an active member of Burritt Community Church and Burritt Grange and served as an election judge for many years. Delores enjoyed gardening and loved cooking and baking for her family. She dearly loved spending time with her grandchildren. Delores is lovingly survived by her sons, Dale (Janet) Cox of Durand and Doug (Andrea) Cox of Rockford; grandchildren, David, Craig, Keith, Brittney and Christina Cox; great-grandson, Brayden Cox; brothers, Donald and Duane Slocum; sister, Crystal Nelson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Delbert, on Aug. 28, 1998; and son, Dean, on Sept. 25, 2001. Service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago, with visitation from 1 p.m. to service time. The Rev. Larry A. Moody, pastor of Burritt Community Church, will officiate. Burial in North Burritt Cemetery, Winnebago. A memorial will be established. |
Don was born Nov. 9, 1935, in Quincy, a son of Hugo Christian and Hildegarde Caroline Julia Cordsiemon Hendrian. He married Barbara Ann Hild on March 3, 1955, in Quincy. She survives., Don was a 1956 graduate of Quincy Senior High School. He attended Western Illinois University in Macomb for a year. He was employed as a foreman at Motorola. He was later employed at Harris Broadcasting before working as a foundry foreman at Midwest Patterns., After his retirement, Don worked for the parks department, mowing a few days a week at Clat Adams Park. In his spare time, Don enjoyed woodcarving. He enjoyed golfing and especially liked to golf with his grandson Brian and Pastor Bender. Don was both a Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved his family and his dog, Jake Albert., Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Donald Albert Hendrian Jr. (Karen) of Quincy, and Daniel J. (Sheri) Hendrian of Quincy; three grandchildren, Brian (Amber) Hendrian, Amy (Jonathan) Miller, and Adam (fiance Kellea Dietrich) Hendrian, all of Quincy; two step-grandchildren, Nathan Allen of Bethel, Mo., and Hannah (Mark) Kroeger of Palmyra, Mo.; six great-grandchildren, Harrison Miller, Abigail Miller, a grandson to be Samuel Thomas Miller, Elliott Hendrian, Oliver Hendrian, and Abram Hendrian; four stepgreat-grandchildren, Lane and Luke Allen, and Adeline and Jensen Kroeger; a sister, Bonnie Jean (Charles) King of Broomfield, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Sherry (Mike) Russell of Quincy; and several nieces and nephews., Donald was preceded in death by parents; a brother, Ronald Hendrian; and a brother-in-law, George T. Hild., SERVICES: 10 a.m. Monday in the Lutheran Church of St. John, with the Rev. Harold J. Bender conducting. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery., VISITATION: 3 to 6 p.m. today in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home., MEMORIALS: Lutheran Church of St. John or Blessing Foundation for Hospice, ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. |
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DWIGHT — Donald Vernon Beier, 75, of Dwight died Friday (June 10, 2011) at Heritage Manor in Dwight. |
Donald Robert McDonald, 86 ROCKFORD - Donald "Mac" or "Bob" Robert McDonald, 86, of Rockford died peacefully after a lengthy illness Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Provena St. Anne Center, sur-rounded by his loving family. Bob was born Jan. 26, 1925, to James and Martha McDonald. Graduated from Darlington (Wis.) High School, where he played football, and went on to enlist in the, in 1944. Married Anna Mae Crotty on Feb. 12, 1947. Mac was most proud of being a cheese maker and machinist. He is also the proud recipient of the Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award for his dedication to organized labor. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center and Provena St. Anne Center for their loving care. Bob is survived by wife, Anna; sister, Ruth; daughters, Pat Hagar, Peggy (Mike) Gorkowski, Pam (Russ) Wenz; son, Mike McDonald; grandchildren, Stephanie Buczynski Janczak, Stan (Gena) Buczynski, Shelley (Jerry) Dover, Craig Gorkowski, Mike (Brenda) McDonald, Robert (Michelle) McDonald, Kristin Gorkowski, James Hagar, Scott Wenz, Eric Wenz and Nick Wenz; great grandchildren; Vinny Dover, Makayla Janczak, Bryce Buczynski, Lucas Buczynski, Maximus Buczynski, Lauren Hagar, Shana (Tyler) Ruff, Austin McDonald, Richard Rafferty, Alicia McDonald, Brittany Vervinck, Shawn Bone and Amanda Bone; and great-great-grandson, Aries. He is predeceased by his parents; two sons-in-law; two sisters; and one brother. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, in St. Rita Catholic Church, 6284 Valley Knoll Drive, with visitation from 9 a.m. to prayer time at 10:15 a.m. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 13, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with rosary at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for a fund to be established at a later date. Express condolences online at |
Donald G. Oltmanns, 76 BYRON - Donald G. Oltmanns, 76, of Byron died Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born May 15, 1935, in Byron to Ruben and Jennie (Knauss) Oltmanns. He was a Byron High School graduate, Class of 1953. Donald married Donna Adams on Jan. 8, 1955, in Rockford, and they enjoyed 56 years of married life. He worked many years as a mechanical engineer for Case Manufacturing, Greenlee Textron Inc. and Eclipse Inc. In his spare time, he loved spending time at Lake Mills, Wis., going fishing and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bulls fan. He is survived by his wife, Donna of Byron; daughters, Terry (Gary) Banjac of Byron, and Sandy (Jeff) Bain of Stillman Valley; grandchildren, Amy (Chad) McDonald, Scott Banjac, Kelsey and Brianne Bain, Heather and Alyse Oltmanns; and great-grandchild-ren, Trey and Kyra McDonald. He is predeceased by his parents; son, Steven; and brothers, Lester, John and Ruben Jr. Graveside service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, in Byron Cemetery, with Pastor Michael Mulberry of the United Church of Byron officiating. Memorials have been established for the VNA Hospice Association. For more information, visit farrellholland |
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DE SOTO -- Dora C. Lampley, 86, passed away at 12:21 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Memorial Hospital in Carbondale., Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at De Soto Cemetery, with the Revs. Chris Hottensen and Josh Wehrmeier officiating. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, , P.O. Box 7669, Atlanta, GA 30357-0669., Pettett Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visit, for more information., Dora was born April 1, 1925, in Blairsville, to Frank and Flossie Coffer. She had previously worked as a LPN at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale., Mrs. Lampley was a member of First Baptist Church in De Soto, where she was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class. She was a member of Red Hat Society. Dora married Carl Lampley in 1961 in De Soto, and he preceded her in death Oct. 6, 2002., She is survived by two children, Shirley Vancil and her husband Howard Vancil and Greg Lampley, all of De Soto; one granddaughter and her husband, Jennifer and Michael Wright; four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Whiting, Brendan Whiting, Kiera Rose Harrison, and Eli Grenfell; two sisters, Alma Raines of Carbondale and Lora Bateman of Murphysboro; and many nieces and nephews, whom she loved., She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Rebecca Grenfell and her husband Peter Grenfell; one brother; six sisters; and her par-ents. |
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Dorothy M. Juedes, 86, of Rock Island, died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Trinity Rock Island. Arrangements are pending at Sullivan-Phillips Mortuary, East Moline. |
SULLIVAN - Dorothy M. "Sadie" Booker, 81, Sullivan, died Saturday (June 11, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Burial: Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials: Allenville Christian Church, First Christian Church of Gibson City or DMH Hospice. Send condolences: |
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Mary Margaret "Peg" English, nee Donegan ; beloved wife of the late John J.; loving and cherished mother of Marianne (Don) Dolmyer, Jack, Nora (Mary ..... |
Earl Alvin Williams, 81 FORD RIVER, Mich. - Earl Alvin Williams, 81, of Ford River passed peacefully of natural causes Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at home. Alvin was born April 5, 1930, in Baileyville, Ill., to Charles Aldo and Florence (Tracy) Williams. His siblings include Lela, Harriett, Gene, Doris, Charles, Barbara and Virginia. The family moved frequently but settled on a farm near Adams and Friendship, Wis., where Alvin graduated from high school in 1948. After graduation, Alvin moved to Rockford and began working at National Lock, the world's largest manufacturer of fasteners at that time. That same year, he met Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Tryan, who had come to Rockford from Ford River and was working at National Lock. They married Sept. 9, 1949, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Rockford. Alvin continued to work at National Lock, and eventually became the company's chief metallurgist. Alvin and Betty bought a house and moved to 3316 Wesleyan Ave., Rockford, in 1958. They raised five children, Earl Alvin Jr., Rodney David, Kim Marie, Carolyn Sue and Mark Alan. Alvin also worked part time at the Colonial Village J.C. Penney Auto Center at Alpine Road and Charles Street in Rockford, repairing cars. Working on cars was one of his life's passions. After 39 years, he left National Lock/Metalcrafters and took a position as chief metallurgist with MGF Industries of Rockford. He retired in 1992 and in 1993; he and Betty moved to Ford River. Alvin is survived by his wife, Betty Marie; children, Earl A. (Cheryl) Williams of Stevensville, Mich., Kim M. (David) Swenson of Rockford, Carolyn S. (Walt) Wear of Rockford and Mark A.W. (Sam) Manivong of Washington, D.C.; daughter-in-law, Donna Williams of Rockford; siblings, Charles, Barbara and Virginia; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his son, Rodney Williams of Rockford; his parents; his brother, Eugene Williams; and three sisters, Lela Dennis, Harriet Milani and Doris Hardin. Devoted husband, loving father, brother, friend: You will be missed, but never forgotten. Service was in Escanaba. Alvin's body was interred at Garden of Rest Cemetery, U.S. 2 and 32nd Avenue North, Wells, Mich. |
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HOMER – Eleanor Belle Maddock Craig, 88, of Homer passed away at 8:30 a.m. Sunday (June 12, 2011) at the Champaign County Nursing Home, Urbana. read more |
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Elizabeth Dugger, 86, ended her journey at 7:35 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at her home with her daughter at her side. She was born Jan. 24, 1925, in Barren County, Ky. She was the daughter of Luther and Patra Rush, both of whom preceded her in... |
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Ellas Clark Harris, 91, of Rock Island, died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Trinity Bettendorf.Arrangements are pending at Sullivan-Phillips Mortuary, East Moline. |
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Evelyn F. Corson, 85, formerly of LeClaire, died June 12, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Montrose, Iowa.Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at McGinnis-Chambers, Bettendorf, with visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Burial is at Salem Lutheran |
Florence was born June 28, 1923, in Quincy, a daughter of Anton and Agnes Brink Hummel. She married Laurence Anders on June 9, 1949, he died Oct. 26, 1996. Florence was a member of St. Francis Solanus Church in Quincy., Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren. For many years she enjoyed the weekly dances at the Eagles and playing cards., Survivors include her four children, Tom Anders of Hannibal, Mo., Nancy (Dean) Pryor of Palmyra, Mo., Bob Anders of Maywood, Mo., and Theresa (Gary) Silkwood of Palmyra, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, Shannon Gillette of Indiana, Stacy, Bob, Dan and Elaine Anders, Christopher Power of Palmyra and Amy Power of Quincy, Lance (Ashley) Anders of Fowler, Andy Anders of Ewing, Mo., and Philip Arrowsmith of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; two brothers, Leroy (Bernadine) Hummel of Louisville, Ky., and Melvin Hummel of Quincy; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews., Florence was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Mary Margaret Hummel, Ruth McClinthen and Dorothy Hummel; and six brothers, Herb, Walter, Raymond, Wilbur, Paul and Ralph Hummel., SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home, with a funeral mass at 11 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church with the Rev. James Wheeler, O.F.M., conducting. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery., VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday with a parish prayer service at 4 p.m. in the funeral home. |
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Frances M. Harte, 44, of Ohio, Ill., died June 11, 2011, in her home. |
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Carlson, Ronald E., 76, Punta Gorda, Fla., formerly Moline; 10 a.m., Rafferty, Moline.Colton, Byron E. "Barney," 73, Woodhull; 11 a.m., Bethany Lutheran, Woodhull.Dabney, John A., 78, North Aurora, Ill.; 10:30 a.m., Daleiden, Aurora, Ill., and 11 |
Gary Baxter, 52, of Aurora, Ill., passed away June 2, 2011., He was the loving son of Roland and Pauline Baxter; beloved father of Michael (Gina) Hailey, Cassey (Mike) Kneeling, Nikki Baster and Jessica (Chris Reeves) Baxter; cherished grandfather of Kayla, Robby, Keasy, Shelby, Arieana, Anndrea, Jade, Rita, Mikey Jr., and Baby Ray; dear brother of Rol (Debbie) Baxter, Sharly Langreder and Cindy (Frank) Steele; fond uncle of Amanda (Benny) Booth and many nieces and nephews. He also is survived by the mother to his children and good friend, Deb Reimann., He was predeceased by his son, Gary Guy Jr.; and brother-in-law, Tim Langreder., He was a dedicated employee of Aurora Blind & Shade for 25 years, along with his father., A celebration of life service will be held on June 11-12 at the house of his favorite sister, Sharly., For information, call Cassey at 630-429-1358., Arrangements by Illinois Cremation Service, Inc. 630-458-0611. |
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Steven Gassel, 58; dearly beloved son of Seymour and Rose; loving brother of Alan (Wendy) and Larry (Betty); dear uncle of Elisa and Haley; ..... |
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Walter L. Goebbert, 79, of Rockford, died Friday, June 10, 2011 in Rockford. Retired as Chicago Police Sergeant in 1990. Survivors include wife Nancy; ..... |
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Kathleen Griffin, nee Leddy, age 101. Beloved wife of the late John Griffin; devoted mother of Jack (Cora), Daniel, Robert (Marilyn) Griffin, Maureen (the late ..... |
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SAVOY – George Kiningham, 94, of Savoy died at 6:20 a.m. Sunday (June 12, 2011) at Meadowbrook Health Care Center, Urbana. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. read more |
Born March 1, 1917, in Fall Creek Township, Gertrude was a daughter of August and Nellie Mewmaw Feil., She married Elzie M. Leavitt May 27, 1939, in Hannibal, Mo. The Leavitts lived on a farm on Route 57 until May 1, 1982, when they moved to Payson. Elzie died Sept. 3, 1987., Gertrude attended Fall Creek Grade School and was a 1934 graduate of Seymour High School in Payson. A longtime member of Payson Christian Church, Gertrude was active with vacation Bible school, taught junior high Sunday school and played the organ for Sunday worship for many years. Gertrude was also active as a leader with 4-H and an avid supporter of the Payson Volunteer Fire Department., Survivors include many loving nieces and nephews., Mrs. Leavitt was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elzie; two brothers, Everett Feil and Dave Feil; and two sisters, Edna Wysong and Josephine Troutner., SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home, Payson, conducted by Pastor Tom Worstell. Burial will be in Quincy Memorial Park., VISITATION: 9 a.m. until time of services Tuesday in the funeral home., MEMORIALS: Payson Volunteer Fire Department., ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home, Payson. |
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Gordon L. Coss, 50, of Pleasant Valley, died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Trinity Bettendorf.Memorial services are 11 a.m. Thursday at McGinnis-Chambers, Bettendorf, with visitation 10 a.m. to services. Memorials may be made to the family.
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Gregg Hathaway, 55, Davenport, died June 12, 2011, at Genesis West, Davenport.Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Victory Catholic, Davenport. Burial is Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at Halligan–McCabe–DeVries, Davenport.
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Helena Marie (Danielsen) Belnap, 102, of DeKalb, Ill., passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at home., Born Oct. 12, 1908, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Rasmus Marius and Emily Sophia (Johnson) Danielsen, and the last of nine children, Helena was raised in Council Bluffs and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, Boyles Business College, Weber College in Ogden, Utah, and Brigham Young University., After attending BYU, she worked as a secretary to the president of Weber College, and then during World War II, she was the secretary to the commanding officer of the Ogden Army Depot. She married Ralph Belnap after he returned from the war on Dec. 10, 1945, in Utah; he preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 1996., After living in Wyoming for 10 years, they moved in 1958 to DeKalb, where her husband was a professor in the Education Department at Northern Illinois University., She was extremely active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings during the years, such as Stake Relief Society president in two different states and Northern States Mission Young Women's President. Her greatest joy as she aged was being a temple worker in the Chicago LDS Temple., It seemed as though everyone Helena met became a special friend., The family would like to thank DeKalb County Hospice for the wonderful care they gave to Helena during her final weeks of life., She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children., She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and eight brothers and sisters and their spouses., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 675 Fox Ave., Sycamore. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Anderson Funeral Home. Interment will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Iowa, beside her loving husband., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Helena Marie Belnap Memorial Fund for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sycamore, in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115., For information, visit, or call 815-756-1022. |
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Hubbard D. Hicks, 88, WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Wilma, nee Letterer; devoted father of Wayne (the late Jane), Randy (Karen), ..... |
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Harriet D. Ward, 93, fortified with the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, entered into rest at 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at her residence. She was born June 28, 1917, in Alton, the daughter of the late Fred E. and Sophia (Adame) Hess.... |
Harry Opalinski, 88 BELVIDERE - Harry Opalinski, 88, of Belvidere passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born Jan. 17, 1923, in Chicago, the son of Frank and Mary (Paluch) Opalinski. He graduated from high school and college in Chicago. Harry served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during, . He married Genevieve Aperavich on Sept. 20, 1947, in Melrose Park. He was an auditor and accountant for Zenith before retiring. A Belvidere resident for the past 21 years, previously from Lombard. A member of St. James Catholic Church and former member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Lombard. Member and past commander of, Post 5081, Bellwood. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Opalinski; son, Frank (Cindy) Opalinski; daughter, Diane (Roger) Myers; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Gregg (Karen) Wolak; sisters, Clara Vloinick and Helen Krauczyk; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Lou Wolak; brothers, Charles, Joseph and Richard; and sister, Sophie. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, in Christ the King Catholic Church, Lombard. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Memorials to, or St. James Catholic Church. Local arrangements by Belvidere Funeral Home. |
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DANVILLE – Helen L. Ashcraft, 84, of Danville, formerly of Homewood, died at 4:40 p.m. Friday (June 10, 2011) at Hawthorne Inn in Danville. read more |
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Helen Mildred Greer, 88, died 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Alton on Nov. 22, 1922, she was the daughter of Virgil and Eleanor (Hazen) Bowman. A member of the Westerner Club, she worked in... |
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DECATUR - Hilda L. Born, 84, Decatur, died Sunday (June 12, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Brintlin-ger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. |
LIBERTYVILLE – Irma Lois Glader, an 87-year-old Libertyville resident and formerly of Wildwood, passed away Sunday morning, June 12, 2011, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville., She was born Nov. 15, 1923, in Rudd, Iowa, to the late Justus and Amalia (Wohlers) Brandau., She was a registered nurse, having graduated from the Finley School of Nursing in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1949., She was a charter member of Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Grayslake, where she was active in church activities., She loved sewing, knitting, gardening and above all else, her family., She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Gilbert Glader, whom she married June 21, 1958, in Rudd, Iowa; the loving mother of Tricia (Dave) Munter and Judy (Dale) Johnson; the cherished grandmother of Eric and Kyle Johnson, and Aaron and Lukas Munter; and the dear sister of Dorothy (Dean) Nehring and Bernadine (the late Jim) Llewellyn., She was preceded in death by her brothers, Chester and Marvin Brandau., Friends of the family may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 285 Washington St., Grayslake. Interment will be private., For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit |
James "Jimmy" Robert Luxem Jr., 68, of DeKalb, passed on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Born Jan. 24, 1943, to James Robert Luxem and Elsie Ruth (Montgomery) Luxem, he grew up in Glen Ellyn, where he attended Glenbard High School (class of 1961) and later, Northern Illinois University in DeKalb., Jim proudly served as a private in the U.S. Continental Army Command from 1965-1967 at Fort Belvoir, Va. He was a loyal member of the, , lodge 0765. Jim worked at Kishwaukee Country Club for more than 25 years., He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Linda. He will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. Monday, June 20, at DeKalb County Cemetery. There will be a short graveside memorial., Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home, Ltd., DeKalb. For information, visit, or call 815-756-1022. |
Plano, Jack Beloved husband of Carol (nee Kienzle). Devoted father of Sara and Joe Plano. Fond brother of Vito Plano. Dear brother-in-law of Barb Peczkowski. Kind uncle of Kristin and Tricia. Cherished nephew of Jack and Marion Kienzle. Good friend to many. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 pm. Funeral 9:15 am Wednesday from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park to Sacred Heart Church, Mass 10:00 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of SSHBA, Mt. Carmel Alumni Association and Pipefitters Local 597 and Licensed Real Estate Agent in Illinois and Florida. Please omit flowers. |
ANNA -- Jack E. Sprouse, 77, died at 7:13 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau., Arrangements are incomplete at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. |
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ARCOLA -James Aubert Sykes, 25, Arcola, Iraq war Marine Corps veteran, died Friday (June 10, 2011). Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Humboldt United Methodist Church. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola. Burial: Arcola Cemetery, with military rites. Memorials: Wounded Warriors. |
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Janet Dinning, 93, of Bettendorf, died June 11, 2011, at Genesis East, Davenport. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Weerts, Davenport, with visitation noon to services. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo.She was born to Arvid
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MARTINSVILLE - Jayden Skinner, Martinsville, 6-week-old infant, died Saturday (June 11, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville. |
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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. |
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John M. Sheley, 74, of Rock Island, died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Trinity Rock Island. Arrangements are pending at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Milan. |
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DECATUR - Joseph Reger "Joe" Dennis, 91, of Decatur passed away 11:45 pm Friday, June 10, 2011 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Joe was born October 4, 1919 in Mt. Sterling, IL the son of Edward K. and Gladys E. (Parks) Dennis. He was a graduate of Wheaton High School and completed two years of college at Illinois College. Joe proudly served his country in the US, during, entering the European Theatre a few days after D-Day via Utah Beach in France from Great Britain. He was a Technical Sergeant for Headquarters Troop 4th Cavalry Mechanized. Joe completed his tour of duty in 1945 after he was injured. Upon moving to Decatur from the Chicago, Joe and his first wife Wilma owned and operated Zesto Ice Cream Store. He was employed for several years with Horizon Credit Union until his retirement on October 3, 1989. Joe and Wilma Wyer got married on March 8, 1947 in Chicago. Wilma preceded him in death on August 1990. He later married Mary Ann Harris on April 4, 1992 in Decatur. Joe was an avid golfer, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he was a Chicago Cubs Baseball fan. Joe is survived by his wife Mary Dennis of Decatur; sons Robert (wife – Patricia) Dennis of Burbank, CA and Larry Dennis of Richmond, VA; step-daughter Marlene (husband – Monte) Lange of Decatur; step-son Earl Poole of Bowling Green, KY; and three grandchildren Alexander, Grace and Patrick. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Eloise Dennis. Services to celebrate Joe's life will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Interment will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour to services from 1 – 2 pm at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome. The family of Joseph "Joe" Dennis has entrusted the care of their loved one to 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 |
DECATUR - Joyce E. McKinney, 75, Decatur, died Tuesday (June 7, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Maranatha Assembly of God. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: Graceland Cemetery. Arrangements by: Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care. Memorials: donor's choice. Send condolences: |
Juan Floriano, 97 ROCKFORD - Juan Floriano, 97, of Rockford died Saturday, June 11, 2011, in River Bluff Nursing Home. He was born June 24, 1913, in Mexico City. When he was 24 years old, he moved to San Antonio, Texas, then came to Rockford. Juan was an honest man, with great expectations of his family. He was pure at heart and loved his children and grandchildren. Juan was an avid Cubs fan and loved drinking his Bud. Before Juan moved to Texas, he was a pitcher for a Mexico City minor league baseball team. He worked as a carpenter for many years. He worked at Mid-States Product Machining and retired from Eclipse. On Aug. 8, 1968, he married Patricia Mendez-Tapia in Rockford; she died Aug. 24, 1998. Survivors include children, Rachel Smith, Esther Cole, Patricia (Paul) Rodriguez, Eleanor Lyford, Jesse (Sandra), Dave, Dan (Jane) and Elias Tapia, Ruth Rush and Robert (Lori) Tapia; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchild-ren; and great-great-grandchild-ren. Predeceased also by daughters, Rebecca Swinehart-Graham and Hope Tapia. The family would like to thank the staff at River Bluff Nursing Home and Dr. Craig Rogers for the care they have given Juan. No service. Per Juan's wishes, he will be cremated at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. To send condolences online, visit |
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Iannantone, Judith A. (nee Michon), of Darien, beloved wife of John A., devoted mother of Jim, Nick and Jolene (Vito) Martel and the late Michael Iannantone, dear sister-in-law of Jim and Rick Iannantone and Josephine Morell, dear grandmother of Ashley, Isabelle, Jake and Dominic Iannantone, Michael, Sam and Allysa Martel, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St., Roselle, IL 60172 (3/4 mile West of Bloomingdale/Roselle Rd.) with a chapel service at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. For info 630-889-1700 or |
FLORA - Julianna Uphoff Mason, 99, Flora, died Saturday (June 11, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora. |
June L. Neubert, 87 BELVIDERE - June L. Neubert, 87, of Belvidere died Saturday, June 11, 2011, in her home, surrounded by her children. Born Aug. 30, 1923, in Zeigler, the daughter of Edward and Ethel (Brown) Whitfield. Married Wayne Neubert on Feb. 24, 1945, in San Diego; he died Dec. 30, 2003. During World War II, June contributed to the war effort at an aircraft manufacturing plant as a genuine "Rosie the Riveter." Member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1978. Worked as a shift supervisor for Green Giant for 22 years retiring in 1988. Survivors include her sons, Daniel (Linda) of Byron, Randall of Loves Park and Steven (Lisa) of Phoenix; daughter, Janis Neubert of Belvidere; grandchildren, Ronald, Lisa, Ryan, Jennifer, Jason, Heather, Andrea, Melissa, Autumn, Joseph, Richard, Kienen, Cory, Kelly, Emily and Olivia; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Nathan, Daniel, Emma, Noah, Abbey, Ella, Hannah, Christina, Kaitlyn and Tommy. Predeceased also by parents; sons, Gary and Kenneth; and brother, Joe Whitfield. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, in Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Todd Neff officiating. Burial in Belvidere Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Arrangements by Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Calvary Baptist Church. To send condolences online, visit buck |
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June Mildred Ralston VanAcker, 82, of Arkadelphia, Ark., formerly of Silvis, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2011. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Arrangements
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Anna G. Karschnick, 98, at rest June 10, 2011. Beloved Mother to Karl Karschnick and the late Paul Karschnick; loving grandmother to Paul (Tammy), ..... |
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Sophie Kaska, nee Ogrodny , of Westchester, IL, beloved wife of the late August J.; loving mother of Jean (Donald) Koegel and Scott Kaska; dear ..... |
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Edward P. Kierbs, 90, of Glenview, June 10, 2011. Loving husband of Mildred; dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Edward served with the ..... |
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Charline W. Komay, nee Stensland , beloved wife of the late Henry; dear mother of Kathy (Tim) Fitzpatrick, Karyl (Chuck) Schubel and Kristin (Jack) Kundrot; ..... |
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Ronna L. Kramer, nee Gutof , June 11, 2011. Devoted wife to Albert; loved mother of Tamara (John) Kaczmarski, and Marla Kramer; dear grandmother, ..... |
Kintz, Karen M. Beloved daughter of Dorothy nee Mitchell and the late LeRoy Kintz. Loving sister of Linda Kintz, LeRoy Kintz, John (Barb) Kintz, Mary (Peter) Wenz, Dorothy (Michael) Piecuch and Robert (Vonda) Kintz. Dear aunt of Jennifer, David, Christopher, Carrie, Kelly, Jackie, Ashley, Amber, Brittney and Jennifer. Dear great-aunt of Courtney, Emma, Abigail, Jaycey, Kayden, Nathaniel and Owen. Loving friend of Carol and Michael Jones and Virginia Wolski. Visitation, Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 4:00PM to 8:00PM at the Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, (2mi. west of 79th & Harlem), Justice, Illinois. Funeral services Wednesday, June 15, 2011, with prayers to begin at 9:00AM from the funeral home to Saint Fabian Church, 83rd & Oketo Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois for 10:00AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Illinois. For more info: 708-496-0200 or |
DE SOTO -- Karsyn Olivia Jones, infant daughter of Leslie Renee Cocke and Douglas Edward Jones of De Soto, died at 5:25 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Survivors include her mother, Leslie Renee Cocke of De Soto; father, Douglas Edward Jones of De Soto; grandparents, Clem and Regina Jansen of Dowell, Roger and Marilin Cocke of Evansville, Ind., David and Viola Jones of De Soto; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and numerous close friends., Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 201, at the De Soto City Cemetery, with Chris Hottensen officiating., Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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ATLANTA — Katrina Ann Tibbs, 53, of Atlanta died at 9 p.m. Friday (June 10, 2011) at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. |
Keith D. Hayes, 66 ROCKFORD - Keith D. Hayes, 66, of Rockford passed away Friday, June 10, 2011. Keith was born in Dubuque, Iowa, to Joseph and Delores Hayes. Keith married Donna Barton on July 18, 1970, in Rickardsville, Iowa. He retired in 2001 after working at Chrysler for 35 years. Keith was an avid golfer and had worked part time at Swanhills Golf Course. He loved woodworking, gardening and euchre. He enjoyed having his morning coffee with his fellow retired friends at the mall. Keith was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the UAW. Keith is lovingly survived by his wife, Donna; sister-in-law, Germaine Hayes of East Dubuque; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; brothers, Gerald and Merlin; sister, Donna Rezac, Joyce Burton and twin sister, Kay Ann Hayes. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rickardsville, Iowa, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 13, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, with a rosary at 8 p.m. Visitation also from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in Hoffmann-Schneider-Kitchen Funeral Home in Dubuque. In lieu of flowers, memorials to be established by the family. To express condolences online, visit |
Kenneth A. Anderson, 92 ROCKFORD - Kenneth A. Anderson, 92, of Rockford went home to be with the Lord at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2011, in Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born Feb. 24, 1919, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Axel T. and Agnes S. (Carlson) Anderson. He received his bachelor's degree from the, in civil engineering and had a successful career of 40 years with Standard Oil Co. of Indiana. He married Mildred A. Bergman on Oct. 10, 1942, in Enderlin, N.D. She died in March 1996. Ken was a member of Elim Evangelical Free Church in Oak Lawn, where he led the choir for 45 years and served in various roles of church leadership. Upon moving to Rockford in 1993, he became a member of First Evangelical Free Church, participating in the fellowship male chorus, mission commission and teaching a men's Bible study. Ken served on the Great Lakes District Board of the Evangelical Free Church. He served with Gideons International for more than 40 years. Ken is survived by his children, Karen Anderson of Rockford, Deborah (Mark) Caulk of Stafford, Va., and Gerald (Linda) Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, John Anderson of Minneapolis; and a number of nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by his sister, Eleanor Hanson; and brother, Burton Anderson. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, in First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 N. Mulford Road, with Mark Caulk and the Rev. Chuck Rife officiating. Private burial in Arlington Memorial Park. Memorials may be given to Gideons International, 6585 Lexus Drive, Rockford, IL 61108; or Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., 1001 Second Ave. To share a memory or condolence, visit |
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Kenny "Bob" Grimes Sr., 60, of Coal Valley, died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf. Arrangements are pending at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Moline. |
Louise Kathryn Rich, 94, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center, DeKalb., Born May 16, 1917, in the Lighthouse Church Community near Oregon, the third daughter of the Rev. Fred K. and Katie (Collins) Rich, she graduated from Jennings Seminary, Aurora; Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, with a Bachelor of Arts; and Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury (Vt.) College, with a Master of Arts., Louise taught English and Latin courses for 44 years in grades 8-13 in Iowa and Illinois; she was employed by Hinsdale Township High School District 86 for 37 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, DeKalb; AAUW, AARP and IEA-NRTA; a volunteer crafter at Graue Mill and Museum, Oak Brook; and a volunteer at Oak Crest, where she lived since 1999., Louise enjoyed family, children, people, books, plays, crafts, music, humor, nature and travel. Among her travels, she especially enjoyed visiting Featherstone Castle in Northumberland, England, and special gardens in Europe and the U.S., as well as other special places. Louise especially enjoyed writing short stories and poetry; her first writing was published when she was still in grade school., She is survived by nephews and nieces, Ronald (Beverly) Mullins of Wisconsin/Florida, Anita Mullins of Burlingame, Calif., Dennis Mullins of Sycamore, Gerald (Barbara) Mullins of Atlanta, Ga., and William (Bonnie) Mullins of Shabbona; six great-nieces and -nephews; and several great-great-nieces and -nephews., She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters and their husbands, Mary Helen and Loren Mullins and Phyllis Eileen and Clifford Mullins; a niece, Shirley Kay (Mullins) Butts and Kay's husband, Jerry Butts., A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Oak Crest Memorial Chapel, DeKalb. Burial will follow at Naperville City Cemetery, Naperville., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Louise K. Rich Memorial Fund, in care of Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115., For information, visit, or call 815-756-1022. |
Ogurek, Laurelee "Lori" Loving wife of Tom; dear mother of Dawn (Mark) Eichhorn, Kathy (Kraig) Meyers and Brad Ogurek; cherished grandmother of Nichole, Brittany, Brian, Justin, and Jason; fond greatgrandmother of Jeffery and Clarissa; sister of Connie (Clarence) Stieber, Claudia (Ted) Pudlo, Lyle (Gina) Lucas, Chuck Lucas and the late Leatha and Lance Lucas. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, June 14th 3-9 pm. Funeral Wednesday June 15, 9:30 am from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home to Queen of All Saints Basilica for Mass at 10:00 am. Interment private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info 773-736-3833 or Visit Lori's memorial at |
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Leo Howard Reeves, 79, of Davenport, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011, at his home.Arrangements are pending at Runge Mortuary, Davenport. |
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Libby Root, 75, of Colona, died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at her home.Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Schroder Mortuary, Colona. Burial is at Dayton Corners Cemetery, Colona. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Tuesday
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DECATUR - Lillian L. Pumphrey, 87, Decatur, died Friday (June 10, 2011). Graveside services: 1 p.m. Monday, Graceland Cemetery. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Send condolences: |
Linda S. Page, 68, of rural Rushville, died Saturday morning, June 11, 2011, at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial gathering will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday at her residence in rural Rushville. Wood Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements. |
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GIBSON CITY — Lois Jane Sharp, 88, of Gibson City died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday (June 11, 2011) at her home. |
MATTOON - Lora Lee Hunt, 52, Mattoon, homemaker, died Saturday (June 11, 2011). Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oak Grove Cemetery, Oakland. No visitation. Arrangements by: Caudill King Funeral Home, Charleston. Holland NEWTON - Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Holland, age 95 of Newton, IL passed away at 8:22 AM Saturday, June 11, 2011 at The Haven of Our Lady of Peace in Pensacola, Florida. Funeral services celebrating Ruth's life will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2011at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating. Entombment will be in the family mausoleum at the Honey Cemetery in Bogota, IL. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the funeral home with Eastern Star rites at 7:00 PM. In loving memory of Ruth, memorials may be made to the Activity Department at The Haven of Our Lady of Peace, 1900 Summit Blvd, Pensacola, Florida 32503. Ruth daily enjoyed many of the activities offered by the staff. Ruth was born on October 19, 1915 in Effingham County, Illinois the daughter of Benjamin and Mabel (Nave) Mahon. She married Darrel Eugene Holland on June 26, 1954 and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2006. Ruth was employed at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham, Illinois from 1930 to 1954. In 1969, the family moved to Newton, Illinois where they operated the Buchanan Funeral Home until their retirement in 1985. While living in Newton, Ruth was involved in many activities involving her church and the community. Ruth and Darrel were instrumental in renumbering the homes in Newton in order to aid emergency personnel in locating an address with Ruth personally canvassing every home in Newton. Together they started the display of the veteran's flags that are seen around the court house on Memorial and Veterans Day. Ruth hand lettered all of the flags for many years. She enjoyed gardening and quilting and had won several ribbons for her beautiful quilts. In 2004, they moved to Pensacola, Florida to live with their daughter and son-in-law. Ruth was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Newton; Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #497 and Jasper Post #20 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Ruth is survived by a son, Jon (Donna Hauch) of Benton Harbor, Michigan; daughter, Heidi (Stephen) Lipe of Pensacola, Florida; stepson Dennis Holland of Ft Meyers, Florida; sister Naomi Spragg of Mason, Michigan; step grandchildren, Chantal (Jeffrey) Curtiss of Chicago, Illinois; Jarrod Lipe of Pensacola, Florida; Jesse (Maria) Holland, currently stationed with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan; Aaron Holland of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Darla Holland of Nebraska; step great-grandchildren Alexis Curtiss, Vincent Holland, Jamie Holland, Josephyn Klosterbeur, Ellynor Klosterbeur and Jamesyn Klosterbeur. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Cora Mahon; her husband of 52 years, Darrel; daughter, Reta Ruth Holland; and a step son, David Holland. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
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Lorraine J. Johnson, 86 ROCKFORD - Lorraine J. Johnson, 86, of Rockford died at 5:08 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 24, 1924, in Rockford, the daughter of Carl and Rose (Gustafson) Simons. She was a lifelong Rockford resident. Lorraine married Roy L. Johnson on May 13, 1944. She was employed for many years at the Winnebago Center for the Blind as a volunteer coordinator. Lorraine was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, where she was a Stephens minister. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Jody (Tom) Dufault of Rockford; daughter-in-law, Linda (Gary) Gullickson of Bozeman, Mont.; grandchildren, Cory (Ali), Jared (Nicole), Nate (Jessica), Kira (Nick), Derf and Hannah; great-grandchildren, Eli, Josiah, Maggie and Colin; and special nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Roy; and son, Steven. The family would like to thank the seventh floor nurses at SwedishAmerican Hospital and Northern Illinois Hospice. Service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, in Salem Lutheran Church, 1629 S. Sixth St., with visitation from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The Rev. William T. Dahlberg will officiate. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Salem Lutheran Church. Arrangements made by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave. To share a memory or condolence, visit |
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Louise S. Potillo, 86, died at 4:18 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Gateway Regional Medical Center, Granite City. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 16, Niedringhaus United Methodist Church, Granite City, where services will be at 10 a.m. Friday,... |
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Lowell "Eugene" Ricke, 82, of East Moline, died Monday, June 13, 2011, at his home.Arrangements are pending at Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline. |
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Virginia T. Mackowiak, age 89, loving daughter of the late Stanley and Lottie, nee Fabiszak; beloved sister of Lorraine (the late Paul) Bob; dear aunt ..... |
Mark F. Geisen, 38, of Maple Park, passed away suddenly Monday, June 6, 2011., He is survived by his parents, Butch and Barbara Geisen of Maple Park; four siblings, Ann Geisen of Brainerd, Minn., Scott Geisen of Adairsville, Ga., David Geisen and Mary Geisen, both of Maple Park; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and a countryside full of friends that will miss him dearly., He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; and two uncles., Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Monday, June 13, with a wake service to conclude visitation at 8 p.m. at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. A Mass to celebrate his life will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, at S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Virgil, Fr. Perfecto Vasquez, pastor of the church, and Fr. Bryan Grady, will concelebrate. Cremation and private family burial will occur at a later date., In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name to benefit his favorite charities. Checks can be made to the ""Mark Geisen Memorial"" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes can also be forwarded to the same address, or on the Web at, where you can also find Mark's full life story. |
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Katherine McDonough, 80, of Crystal Lake died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at home. Beloved daughter of the late Tom and ..... |
CAPRON – Marjorie Elizabeth Rickard, 88, of Capron, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Mercy Harvard Care Center in Harvard., She was born Jan. 30, 1923, in Capron, to George and Margaret Peterson. She married Donald Rickard on Dec. 12, 1966., She was a member of Capron Lutheran Church and the Red Hats Society. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, reading and was an avid cookbook collector., She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Walter) Reese of Harvard; a stepdaughter, Linda (Jim) Wolfgram; four grandchildren, Vicki (Mark) Schulz, Brenda (Bruce) Bruhn, Thomas Hoey and Jeffrey Hoey; two great-grandchildren, Lizzi Schulz and Brittany Bruhn; three stepgranddaughters; and several stepgreat-grandchildren., She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Clifford Pufahl; and a son, Richard W. Hoey., The family would like to give a special thanks to Pastor Carrie Smith of Capron Lutheran Church, Hospice of Northeastern Illinois and Harvard Care Center for their help and service in caring for her., The visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Wednesday, June 15, at Capron Lutheran Church, 155 S. Second St., Capron. Pastor Carrie Smith will officiate. Interment will be in Scottsdale, Ariz., Memorials may be made to Capron Lutheran Church, 155 S. Second St., Capron, IL 61012; or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Ave., Barrington, IL 60010., For information, call Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home at 815-943-5400. Sign the online guest book at |
MARY ANN TASKEY, 77 Wife, Mother, Mother-In-Law, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother MACHESNEY PARK - Mary Ann Taskey, 77, of Machesney Park died peacefully Friday, June 10, 2011, in her home. Born Feb. 14, 1934, in Kokomo, Ind., the daughter of George and Gertrude (Boyer) McVety. Married Fred L. Taskey on Jan. 1, 1950, in Peru, Ind. Mary worked for many years at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford. She enjoyed traveling, camping, shopping and cooking. Survivors include husband, Fred; sons, Fred (Barb), Joe and Mark Taskey; daughters, Shirley (Bob) Thornton, Georgetta (Dan) Starnes and Tonya (Al) Paluzzi; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by daughter, Mona Medearis; brother, Bob McVety; and granddaughter, Kathy Stewart. Mary's family extends a special thank-you to all of her caregivers at Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center. Service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary's memory to be made to the family. For more information and condolences, visit |
DECATUR - Mary E. Booth, 87, Decatur, died Saturday (June 11, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Malden, Mo. Memorials:, or, . Send condolences: |
DECATUR - Mary Smith Lohr, 87, of Decatur passed away at 1:06 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2011 in Heartland Care Facility. A service to celebrate Mary's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Miley Palmer officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at, . Mary was born December 5, 1923 in Decatur, the daughter of Raymond Richard and Sarah (Bloomingdale) Smith. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1941 and went on to attend Millikin University. She began her work career for Emerson Piano House and later worked for Macon Music until 1983. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and tutored for Project Read. She married Ernest E. Lohr on July 5, 1944. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2001. Surviving are her daughters: Lynette Keeter and her friend John Flint of Lake Zurich, IL, Diane Coen and her husband David of Naperville, IL, and Susan Williamson and her husband Michael of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren: David Keeter and his wife Emily of Beach Park, IL, Michael Keeter and his wife Jen of Round Lake, IL, Mary Williamson of New York City, NY, Ross Williamson of Boulder, CO, and Michelle Williamson of Albuquerque, NM; great-grandchildren: Logan Keeter, Sam Keeter, Brayden Keeter, Jameson Keeter, and Jaxon Keeter; three step great-grandchildren and two nieces also survive. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home "A Life Celebration Home" Obituary written by family members. |
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Mary E. Wolfe, 74, passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Alton Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 15, 1936, in Alton to the late Leslie M. and Mary Francis (Beck) Gibson. Mary married Billy E. Wolfe on... |
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Michelle M. Kipp, 56, of Colona, died Monday, June 13, 2011, at her home.Arrangements are pending at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Moline. |
OZARK -- Mickel D. Tanner, died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at his home., Arrangements are incomplete at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. |
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Davidson-Call DECATUR - Monna J. Davidson – Call, 80, of Decatur, passed away 5:07 pm Friday, June 10, 2011 at Bement Healthcare in Bement, IL. Monna was born on January 5, 1931 in Decatur the daughter of Vernie and Gladys (Potts) Hill. She was a graduate of Decatur High School and continued her education in CNA training. After receiving her CNA certification Monna was employed by Decatur Memorial Hospital until she retired in 1992. Monna married Junior M. Fox in 1948, she married Albert O. Yates in 1972, she married James Davidson in 1995, and she married George Call in 1998. Monna is survived by her daughter Mary Jo (Roger) Joss of Clinton, IL; her sons Dean (Sara) Fox of Winchester, VA and Allen (Sabrina) Fox of Redman, IL; sister, Wanda (Paul) Nixon of Clearwater, FL; brother, Morrie (Lynn) Hill of Leesburg, FL; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and her first husband Junior M. Fox of Decatur. Graveside services to celebrate Monna's life will be 11:00 am Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Fairlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 – 8:00 pm Tuesday at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Decatur Memorial Hospital. The family of Monna J. Davidson - Call has entrusted the care of their loved one to Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 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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John N. Nannini, 66, of Wadsworth, passed away June 10, 2011. Owner of Tabletoppers Inc., Waukegan, IL. Beloved husband of Candye; loving father of Ricky ..... |
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03/16/1958-06/09/21011 Nancy Diana Fowler– Nancy Diana Fowler, 54, of Marshall, IL, formerly of Paris, IL passed away 7:55 PM Thursday, June 9, 2011 in Union Hospital at Terre Haute, In following an extended illness. |
Nancy was born Feb. 13, 1941, in Meyer, a daughter of Lewellyn Francis and Emma Josephine Arnold Barnes-Innes. She married Michael L. Hultz on June 27, 1985, in Monticello, Mo. He survives., Nancy was a homemaker. She had worked at Quincy Speakers, Quincy Paper Box, Maid Services and Micro Energy of Quincy., Nancy enjoyed going to the casino, putting flowers on graves and visiting the local grocery store (Mayes) across the street. She also liked making ceramics and spending time with her sister, Joe Ann., In addition to her husband, survivors also include a daughter, Judy Ann Roberta (Ronnie) Pierce of Maywood, Mo.; three sisters, Joe Ann Brown, Bonnie (Jim) Mathes and Wanda Sparrow; a brother, Allen "Sonny" (Norma) Barnes; grandchildren, David (Holly) Murry of Denver, and Dana (Ed) Reid of LaGrange, Mo.; a stepgrandaughter, Leanne Pierce of Maywood, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Alex and Isabella Murry of Denver and Owen and Sylvia Reid of LaGrange; and several nieces and nephews., Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and Gary Barnes; a sister, Margie Zinn; and two nephews, Gaylord W. "Wayne" Friday and Ricky Dean Barnes., SERVICES: Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Greenmount Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Martin conducting., VISITATION: There is no visitation, but family and friends are invited to attend the graveside services., MEMORIALS: Blessing Foundation for HOSPICE., ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. |
CRYSTAL LAKE – Norbert "Norb" Sand, 86, of Crystal Lake, passed away June 11, 2011, in Woodstock., He was born in Chicago to Joseph and Henrietta Sand., He was an employee for 45 years of S&C Electric Co., Chicago. He will be missed by his family and friends., He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Rosemary (Wicklas); his children, Martin (Lori) Sand, Susan (Kevin) Fegan and Joseph Sand; his grandchildren, Sydney Sand, Emily Fegan and Liam Fegan; and many nieces and nephews., He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Joseph Sand and Charles Sand., The visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church, 1023 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. Burial will be private., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church, Building Fund, 1023 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014., For information, call Davenport Family Funeral Home at 815-459-3411. For online condolences, visit |
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Ann M. O'Brien, nee Russell , 93, of Chicago, peacefully entered into eternal life on June 10. Beloved wife of the late William; dear friend ..... |
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Nardulli, Orlando Age 92, of Franklin Park, loving husband of Louise (nee Kolucki). Beloved father of Frank (Sherrill), Pat (late Dianne), Mary and the late Antoinette. Dear grandfather of Vicki (Eddie), Dino (Becky), PJ (Claudia) and Lorraine (Jake). Great-grandfather of 10. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Chicago's finest professional violinist. Visitation Tuesday June 14, 2011 from 3-9 p.m. at Cuneo-Columbian Funeral Home, 10300 W. Grand Avenue, (one block east of Mannheim Road), Franklin Park. Prayers Wednesday June 15, 2011 at 8:45 a.m. from Cuneo-Columbian Funeral Home to St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Franklin Park for Mass at 9:30 am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. 847-455-1200 or |
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Hubertha Palaima, nee Saman , wife of the late Walter; dear mother of Robert (Wendy), James (Kathie), Edward and William; loving grandmother of Daniel and ..... |
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George P. Panarites, veteran WWII, U.S. Air Force; beloved husband of Athie Panarites, nee Koulogeorge; brother-in-law of James (Mary) Koulogeorge, Emily (Ray) Wirsing and ..... |
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Lester Podolsky is survived by his wife, Charlene, whom he married in 1994; his children Robin (Jim) Straus, Patti (Rick) Miller, Jill (Doug) Bullock, ..... |
HERRIN -- Patricia Sansone, 78, died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Herrin., Arrangements are incomplete at Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin |
She was born on April 14, 1949, in Quincy, to John M. and Naomi McDowell Logue. She was united in marriage to Kenny Gillespie on May 24, 1969, in the Durham Baptist Church in Durham, Mo., Patty actively served at Durham Baptist Church where she was a member. She loved her family dearly and always enjoyed spending time together. She enjoyed taking trips with her husband in the RV and taking their grandchildren camping. She was musically talented on the dobro and enjoyed playing gospel and bluegrass music with her family and friends., Over the years, she served in various areas of employment, most recently as an independent Avon representative where she enjoyed meeting and serving people., Cherishing every precious and loving memory of Patty are her mother, Naomi Logue of Lewistown; husband, Kenny Gillespie of Lewistown; three children, Lori Holbert and husband, Donald, of Hallsville, Kelly Moore and husband, Aaron, of Lewistown, and Brian Gillespie and wife, Kristen, of Warrensburg; four grandchildren, Donald Holbert Jr., Allen Moore, Kayla Moore and Kenzie Gillespie; four brothers, Bill Logue of Houston, Texas, Larry Logue and wife, Elke, of Hannibal, David Logue and wife, Marina, of Florida and Phillip Logue and wife Cymbre of Trinity, Texas; mother-in-law, Lucille Gillespie of Ewing; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Dorothy Gillespie of LaGrange; sister-in-law, Diana Gillespie of Hurst, Texas; several nieces and nephews; and countless others whose lives have been touched through her generous heart., She was preceded in death by her father, John M. Logue; father-in-law, Ivan Gillespie; and brother-in-law, Gary Gillespie., SERVICES: 10 a.m. Monday in Durham Baptist Church, Durham, with Pastor Scott Hawes and Rev. John Moore conducting. Burial will be in Lewistown Cemetery., VISITATION: 5 to 8 p.m. today in Durham Baptist Church., MEMORIALS: Durham Baptist Church Memorial Fund., ARRANGEMENTS: Arnold's Funeral Home, Lewistown. |
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Phyllis Frances Flowers, 89, died at 1:24 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011, at her residence. Born in Witt, Ill., Feb. 6, 1922, she was the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Meyer) Nieft. A homemaker most of her life, she was a housekeeper at St. Bernard's... |
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Jack Plano, beloved husband of Carol, nee Kienzle; devoted father of Sara and Joe Plano; fond brother of Vito Plano; dear brother-in-law of Barb Peczkowski; ..... |
Robert "Boob" Eugene Plenger, 53, of Sycamore, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore. He was born May 21, 1958, in Sycamore, the son of Richard E. and Janet (Ferguson) Plenger. Robert was a Sycamore High School graduate and a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John., He is survived by his mother; one brother, Paul (Christina) Plenger of DeKalb; and one sister, Pamela Fushi of Longmont, Colo., He was predeceased by his father., A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 13, at Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, with the Rev. Marvin Metzger officiating. Burial will be at Lena Burial Park, Lena. Memorials can be made to the Robert Plenger Memorial Fund., To share a memory or send a condolence, visit, or call 815-895-6589. |
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Margaret Ruffalo, 97 years, beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Louisa Ruffalo; loving sister of the late Alma (late John) Gentile, late Carmella (late ..... |
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William M. Russo. Beloved husband of Geri, nee Cogswell; devoted father of Sandie (Jeff); cherished grandfather of two; beloved uncle to many. Visitation, 3 ..... |
Randall James Wilson, 57 ROCKFORD - Randall J. Wilson, 57, of Rockford passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 9, 2011, after a lengthy illness with diabetes. Born July 1, 1953, in Waukegan, the son of Robert and Ann Wilson. Graduate of Boylan High School and received his B.S., M.B.A. and juris doctorate from the, , Champaign. Business practices focused in accounting, tax law, real estate, investments and served as faculty at multiple universities in Illinois and Wisconsin. Married Miriam Henry of Rockford and had two sons, Robert and Ryan. He enjoyed farming for many years in Cadott, Wis., and finally moved back to Rockford in 2008. Randy enjoyed sports for most of his life and most recently truly enjoyed woodworking and was in the process of constructing two canoes. He is survived by son, 1st Lt. Robert (Becky) Wilson of Robins Air Force Base in Georgia; parents, Robert and Ann Wilson of Rockford; brother, Robert of Oklahoma; brother, Wayne of Tennessee; sister, Julie (Paul) Schwalm of Massachusetts, Mary (Gary) Telfer of Fort Atkinson, Wis., Rhonda (Steve) Mielke of Rockford; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son, Ryan Wilson; and grandparents, Mary and William Wilson. Service at 1 p.m. Monday, June 13, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with visitation from noon to service time. Burial in Arlington Cemetery. Visitation also from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ryan Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund, 829 N. Main St., Cadott, WI 54727. Express condolences online at |
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DECATUR - Richard D. Boulware, 78, of Decatur, IL., passed away at 3:25 A.M. on Sunday (06-12-2011) at St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday (06-16-2011) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL., with visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday (06-15-2011) at the funeral home. Burial will be at Croniger Cemetery, Cisco, IL. Military rites will be conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to: Central Illinois Honor Flight. Richard was born on May 10, 1933 in Decatur, IL., the son of Samuel Boulware and Lucille (Cornell) Boulware. He married Peggy Elaine Gossett on June 1, 1959. She preceded him in death on October 28, 1999. Richard served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Korean War Veterans Group and also the Central Illinois Honor Flight, which was very special to him. He worked for over twenty years as a social worker in the Department of Public Aid. Surviving are his children: Rick Gossett, Jerry Boulware and wife Lori of South Carolina, Timothy Boulware and wife Mary of Decatur, IL., and Brenda Burcham and husband Todd of Decatur, IL.; five grandchildren: Ashley Phillips, Cortney Boulware, Nikole Boulware, Savana Burcham, and Jacob Burcham; sister: Marie Oyler of Decatur, IL; brother: Ted Boulware of Decatur, IL; and sister: Annette Hager of Romeoville, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three sisters and one brother. Condolences may be left to the family at, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
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Richard Alan Goodwin, 65, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, at his home with his family by his side. Arrangements are pending at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf F.H. in Godfrey. |
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MURPHYSBORO -- Robert Eugene "Bobby Gene" Garner, 86, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Mulberry Manor in Anna., Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Pettett Funeral Home, with the Rev. P. K. Sunny officiating. Burial will be at Murdale Gardens of Memory. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nu-Way Inc. at Anna., Robert was born June 5, 1925, in Murphysboro, to Peter Cooper Garner and Leona (Clutts) Garner., Bobby Gene is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Walter Glenn and Helen Garner of Murphysboro; four nieces, Jo Linda Johnson of Louisville, Ky., Melissa Niedbayski of Du Bois, Mary Brenda Maxey of Kogoshima, Japan, Melissa Niedbayski of Du Bois and Carol Jane Bagwell of Birmingham, Ala.; and two nephews, Dennis Garner of Murphysboro and Dr. Cooper Garner of Waxhaw, N.C., He leaves several special friends at Nu-Way Inc. in Anna., He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Maxine Stanes; one brother, Leon Garner; one brother in infancy; and his parents. |
DIETERICH - Robert H. Behrens Sr., 84, Dieterich,, veteran and retired truck driver, died Wednesday (June 8, 2011). Private family services will be held. Burial: Dieterich Village Cemetery. Arrangements by: Blake-Wright Funeral Home, Dieterich. |
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ELDORADO -- Robert Wayne "Grumpy" Parks, 84, died at 12:51 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.., Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home in Eldorado, with Marshall Glover officiating. Burial will be in Wolf Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. |
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Robert F. Shaw, 74, of Davenport, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Trinity Rock Island.Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Westside Assembly of God, Davenport. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, where further |
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DECATUR - Robert Wayne Edwards, 88, Decatur,, and, veteran and retired Plumber and Pipe Fitters Union Local 65 member, died Friday (June 10, 2011). Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, with 7 p.m. Masonic rites. Burial: Mechanicsburg Cemetery, with military rites. Memorials: Boy Scouts of America Lincoln Trails Council. Send condolences: |
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Robert D. Wilson, 91, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Peoria, Pekin, and Rock Island, passed away on June 8, 2011, at his home in Tucson.Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service with burial of ashes will be |
Kleven, R. Mary (nee Cooley) Age 65, passed away Saturday, June 11th, 2011 at Salem Village Nursing & Rehab Center in Joliet. R. Mary is survived by her loving children; Theresa (Late O.D.) Washington, and Donald Kranz; siblings; Linda, Calvin Zook II, Cheryl, Mark, and Kim; grandchildren; Tabitha (Kevin) Bain, Amber, Christopher, Autumn Rose, Tristan, and Levi; great-grandchildren; Michael, Daniel, plus 1 on the way. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. R. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin J. & Virginia Zook (nee Cooley) The family would like to extend a very special Thank-you to Passage Hospice and Salem Village for all of their comfort and support. Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton Street, Lockport, on Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 from 2 to 8 pm. Funeral service Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Interment, Lockport City Cemetery, Lockport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Goodale Memorial Chapel 912 South Hamilton Street Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-1533 |
HARRISBURG -- Ruth I. Asbell, 92, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Carrier Mills Nursing Home., Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg, with the Rev. Dan Masters officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. |
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Florence B. Schroeder, nee Steffes , age 97. Born February 6, 1914 in McHenry, IL the daughter of the late Jacob and Eva Steffes. ..... |
Sean Paul McMillan, 38, of Kirkland, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb., Born Feb. 5, 1973, in Sycamore, the son of Robert A. and Susan Jo (Peterson) McMillan, he was a graduate of the Sycamore High School, class of 1991. Sean was a U.S., veteran, serving in Desert Storm., Sean was a member of the American Legion and the, . He enjoyed motorcycle riding, fishing and was always there to help people. He had a big heart and loud laugh., He is survived by his parents, Robert A. and Susan McMillan of Sycamore; his children, Shaina Marie, Dawlton Garrett and Kaelab Allen McMillan, along with their mother, Debbey, all of Mississippi; one brother, Robert P. McMillan; one sister, Mary Katherine McMillan, both of Sycamore; his life companion, Jessica Wade; his uncle, Jim (Nancy) McMillan; one niece, Kara Marie McMillan; and two cousins, Ryan and Matthew McMillan., A paraliturgical service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 13, at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore, with Fr. Frank J. Timar officiating. Burial will be private., Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home., Memorials can be made for Sean McMillan in care of 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. |
Shirleyanne R. Stone, 87, beloved wife for 52 years of Abraham, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. She was born May 24, 1924, in New York City, the daughter of Phillip and Rose (Zumper) Rickman., Shirleyanne volunteered at the American Red Cross and Elder Care Services in DeKalb. She was a member of the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Auxiliary, and worked in its gift shop., She is survived by daughters, Hollybeth (Kevin) Anderson of Rochester, Minn., and Dava (Jim) Wayman of DeKalb; and grandchildren, Philip (Anne) Anderson of Bristol, England, Erin Wayman of Washington D.C., and Spencer Wayman of Scottsdale, Ariz., She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Abraham; brother, Seymour; and sister, Miriam., The funeral will be held at noon Sunday, June 12, at the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St. DeKalb, with Rabbi Maralee Gordon officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. at Waldheim Cemetery, 1400 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the, Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115. Visit, to send an online condolence; 815-758-3841. |
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Clifford R. Strain. Beloved husband of Julia D. Strain, nee Catania; loving father of Carol Strain (Ted Millin), Clifford (Laurie) Strain, Gary (Carol) Strain, Linda ..... |
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MAROA - Silas "Bubby" Kennedy, 58, Maroa, ADM Trucking employee, died Thursday (June 9, 2011). Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Moundford Free Methodist Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the church. Burial: Maroa Cemetery. Arrangements by: Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care. Memorials: to the family. Send condolences: |
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WEST FRANKFORT -- Stephen Morgan, 61, died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011, at his residence., Arrangements are incomplete at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. |
Sue E. Pinson, 95 BELOIT, Wis. - Sue E. Pinson, 95, of Beloit died Thursday, June 9, 2011, in her residence. Sue Ella Smith was born Jan. 7, 1916, in Ecru, Miss., to Charlie and Emma (Beecham) Smith. Sue married Nimrod Pinson on Nov. 30, 1935, in Ecru. She was employed in the housekeeping department at, for more than 30 years. Sue was a member, for more than 65 years, of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Beloit, where she was a former church secretary, sang in the choir, served in the mission department, helped with the community lunch program and served on the mother's board. She was a member and past worthy matron in the Order of the Eastern Star, Rebecca Chapter 4 in Beloit. Sue is survived by her daughter, Ruby Williams of Rockford, Ill.; son, Charles Pinson of Beloit; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Icesolene Williams of Milwaukee; former daughter-in-law, Walterine Pinson of Beloit; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, friends and her Emmanuel Baptist family. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Dorothy Sanders; sister, Mattie Pearl Foster; and sons, John Pinson and L.C. Pinson. Home-going celebration at noon Tuesday, June 14, in Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1151 E. Grand Ave., with visitation one hour beforehand. Visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, in Hansen-Gravitt Funeral Home, 424 Prospect St. Committal in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, South Beloit, Ill. Condolences may be shared online at hansen |
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Delores R. Tobias, nee Deron, 70. Loving mother of Tammy Lynn (Michael) Rohde and the late Noreen Tobias; beloved daughter of the late Rose and ..... |
Tammy J. Hamilton, 50 ROCKFORD - Tammy J. Hamilton, 50, of Rockford left this Earth after a brief illness to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Tammy was born Oct. 6, 1960, in Rockford to Bill and Ruth Singery. Tammy was devoted to her family, a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and loving partner. Tammy is survived by her significant other of 25 years, Kenny Klein; mother, Ruth Singery; siblings, Mike Singery and Debbie Busker, both of Rockford; son, Eric Hamilton of Freeport; and grandchildren, Cody, Brandon, Hannah, Hailey and Harmony. She is preceded in death by her father, Bill; daughter, Melissa Newman; both grandparents; and a very dear niece, Stacey Busker. Memorial service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 7000 W. State St., with a memorial gathering from 1 p.m. to service time. To send condolences, visit |
Terrance R. 'Terry' Dietrich, 66, Loving Husband, Cherished Dad, Grandpa and Uncle PECATONICA - Terrance R. "Terry" Dietrich, 66, of Rockford died Friday, June 10, 2011, in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 21, 1945, in Rockford, the son of Lloyd C. and Berdina D. (Moore) Dietrich. Graduated from Winnebago High School in 1964, then served as a medic in the U.S. Army from July 18, 1966, to Dec. 18, 1968. Terry married the love of his life, Sandra Stahl, on Sept. 29, 1972, in Rockford. He was a senior operator at the Winnebago County Highway Department for 38 years. Terry was a member of the American Legion Post 197. He enjoyed farming, milking, bowling, fishing and was a true Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Terry dearly loved being with family and will be greatly missed by his wife, Sandy of Pecatonica; son, Steve (Michelle) Dietrich of Rockton; daughter, Stephanie (Leroy Camp, Jr.) Dietrich of Winnebago; grandchildren, Tyler and Samantha Dietrich; brothers, Tim Dietrich and Gary Dietrich; sisters, Patsy (Joe) Bortoli, JoAnn (John) King, Linda (Larry) Lingel, Vicki (Mike) Naill, Kathy (Joe) Rajevich, Pam Olivieri, Cindy Williams and Mary Dietrich; mother-in-law, Mary Jane Stahl; sisters-in-law, Pam Stahl, Sharon (Ed) Oliver, and Cindy (Brad Seago) Hawkinson; brother-in-law, Gene (Juanita) Stahl; numerous nieces and nephews; and grand-dogs, Payton, Dawson and Izzy. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Michael, Larry and Lloyd Dietrich; sister, Joyce Dietrich; father-in-law, Gerald Stahl; and brother-in-law, Dennis Hawkinson. Terry's family thanks the nursing staff on A3 at Rockford Memorial Hospital and VNA Hospice for their care and compassion. Service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, in Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago, with the Rev. Rick Neblock, pastor of Winnebago United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. To sign the guestbook, give your condolences or light a candle, visit |
DECATUR - Theodore "Ted" Jackson, 80, of Washington, MO formerly of Decatur, passed away on Friday, June, 10, 2011 in his home. Ted was born on January 9, 1931 in Oakley, IL the son of Harold and Lavonne "Babe" (Wrighthouse) Jackson. He was a boilermaker for A.E. Staley Company retiring after 37 years. He also remodeled homes. He was an avid Cardinal fan. He was a Veteran of the US Army. Ted married Margaret Perkins on April 18, 1954 in Decatur. Surviving are Margaret his loving wife of 57 years; son, Jeff Jackson and wife Suzanne of Washington; sister, Sandy Schuerman of Decatur; aunt, Joan Crowe of Englewood, CO; grandchildren, Jeremy Jackson and Jacy Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral service for Ted will be 1:00 pm Tuesday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service from 12 noon – 1:00 pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in the North Fork Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army. The family of Theodore "Ted" Jackson is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
Hopkins, Thomas W. Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Sis", (nee DeRouin). Loving Father of Michael (Mary) and Timothy (Linda) Hopkins. Proud grandfather of Erin, Kathleen, Michael & Molly and great-grandfather of Dominic & Caleb. Dear brother of Ann Phillips. Retired after 36 years with ILL Bell. Member of Bro. Wm. Kerkel K of C and St. Christopher Holy Name Society. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 AM from the Hickey Memorial Chapel 4201 W. 147th St. Midlothian to St. Christopher Church for Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2 - 9 PM. 708-385-4478 |
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Mark Edward Vancura, age 42, of Chicago, passed away suddenly. Son of Thomas and the late Dorothy, nee Moore; brother of Pat, Jeanne, Daniel, Matt ..... |
Villetta (Allen) Brundage, 97, went to be with her Lord April 25, 2011., She was born in Milledgeville, Ill., to Orville and Clara Allen. The oldest of five children, she graduated from Milledgeville High School as valedictorian and went on to Illinois State Teachers College in DeKalb. Her 26 years of teaching included everything from a one-room school house, a grade school class in LaGrange, high school at Malta, finishing with teaching second grade and then first, at Lee Elementary. She met her husband, Maurice, while teaching in Malta and they enjoyed 53 years together. She loved her churches – both the Brethren Church of Milledgeville and First Congregational Church of Malta, where she taught Sunday school for many years., Villetta lived in El Paso, Texas, since October 2001., She is survived by her daughter, Eleanor (Rob) Phillips; granddaughter, Sine Phillips; her sisters, Helen Kelly and Ann Millhouse; brother, Orville George (Jean) Allen; nieces, Mickey (James) Jewell, JoAnn Shafer, Catherine Kelly, Roseanne Kelly, Blenda (Barry) Williams, Karen (John) Hiscox, Debbie (Greg) Stubbs, Eileen (Dean) Johnson and Nancy Brundage; and nephews, Allen (Jill) Millhouse and Mark (Caralee) Kelly., She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice, and her sister, Eva Simpson., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb, with interment at Malta Cemetery., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Villetta (Allen) Brundage Memorial Fund, in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115., For information, visit, or call 815-756-1022. |
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Vaden E. Cewe, 90, of Port Byron, died Monday, June 13, 2011 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis. Arrangements are pending at Gibson Funeral Home, Port Byron. |
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FAIRMOUNT – Vernal L. Bush, 77, of Fairmount died at 2:34 a.m. Sunday (June 12, 2011) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. read more |
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EUREKA — Vernon P. Schulthes, 90, of Eureka died at 7 p.m. Friday (June 10, 2011) at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. |
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Emanuel A. Winston, 78; beloved husband of Gail (nee Sloan); loving father of Rabbi Adam (Tsapora) Winston, Lilach (Dr.Darren) Taichman and Daniel (Mindy Sarah) ..... |
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Bernard Wolnak, Ph.D., 92, beloved husband of Francis, nee Knoblauch, for 68 years. Distinguished scientist and expert in biochemistry; pioneer in what later became known ..... |
Walter L. Goebbert, 79 ROCKFORD - Walter L. Goebbert, 79, of Rockford died Friday, June 10, 2011, in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born Oct. 27, 1931, in Arlington Heights to Walter H. and Elfrieda (Geffe) Goebbert. Married Nancy Glon on March 30, 1954, in Crown Point, Ind. Walter served in the, before joining the Chicago Police Department. Retired as a sergeant in 1990 after 34 years. Member of the American Legion 207. Walter enjoyed many good times at their cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Survivors include wife of 57 years, Nancy of Rockford; mother, Elfrieda Goebbert of Arlington Heights; children, Michael (Michele) Goebbert of Pecatonica and Patti (Stewart) Tihinen of McHenry; beloved parpie to granchildren, Rebecca (Jeff) Pringey, Joseph Goebbert, Joshua Goebbert, all of Rockford, Melissa Tihinen of New York City, Paul (Kate) Frapolly and Deana (Kevin) Clark of Ohio; great-grandchildren, Brian, Jordyn, Logyn, Lucas and Morgyn Frapolly and Maggie Clark; brothers, Roger (Shirley) Goebbert of Huntley and Gordon (Nancy) Goebbert of Algonquin. Predeceased by his father and sister, Marcella Calhoun. Special thank you to the staff at River Bluff Nursing home, Visiting Nurses Association and special friends. Service at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 16, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford, with visitation from noon to 12:45 p.m. Pastor Jerry DeMond of River Bluff will officiate. Visitation also from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Express condolences online at |
DECATUR - Wanda Louise Dietrich, Decatur, died Saturday (June 11, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. |
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NEWTON - Waylon Lee Burgess, infant son of Krista Michelle Trier and Jonah Colton Burgess of Newton, IL passed away at 6:00 PM Saturday, June 10, 2011 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Bro. Rick Emrich officiating. Burial will be in the Aten Cemetery in Hidalgo, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Monday, June 13, 2011 at the funeral home. In loving memory of Waylon, memorials may be made to the family. Waylon Lee was born at 5:46 PM Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham the son of Krista Michelle Trier and Jonah Colton Burgess of Newton, IL. Waylon is also survived by: Maternal Grandparents, Tina and Don Lowry of Champaign, IL; and Jeff Trier of St. Elmo, IL; Paternal Grandparents, John and Judy Burgess of Momence, IL; and Maternal Great Grandparents Charlie and Jan Vansaghi of Effingham, IL; and Chip and Sallie Trier of St. Elmo, IL. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Waylon Lee was preceded in death by his paternal great grandparents John and Goldie Finn and Liburn and Louise Burgess; great uncle Larry Finn and great aunt Inez Finn. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
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Wayne E. Zimmerman, 87 HUNTLEY - Wayne E. Zimmerman, 87, of Huntley passed away Friday, June 10, 2011, in Apostolic Christian Resthaven in Elgin. He was born Oct. 6, 1923, in Huntley and graduated from Huntley High School. He was in the U.S. Army during World War II, with the 132nd Engineer Battalion of the 77th "Statue of Liberty" Infantry Division and saw combat in the Pacific. One of his memories during the war was meeting American war correspondent Ernie Pyle, and he was only 20 feet behind him when Pyle was killed. After the war, he formed Zimmerman & Kahler Construction Co., which did heavy construction work throughout northern Illinois. He married Nancy J. Kahler on June 29, 1946. The couple lived in Huntley and Elgin, and for many years had a home in Florida. Survived by wife, Nancy of Huntley; daughters, Sanda (Peter) Powell of Roscoe and Patricia (Donald) Schultz of Elgin; two grandsons and two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; and a sister, Donna Jean of Union. He was preceded in death by brothers, Donald and Lester; and one granddaughter. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday June 14, in Belvidere Funeral Home, with visitation from 9 a.m. to service time. The Rev. Ron Roetman, pastor of Christ Community Church of St. Charles, will officiate. Interment at Highland Garden of Memories. Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Resthaven of Elgin, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois of Barrington and Christ Community Church of St. Charles. |
CRYSTAL LAKE – William "Bill" Dwyer Jr., 83, of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011, in Elgin., He was born in Chicago to William Sr. and Mabel Dwyer., He graduated from De LaSalle Institute and attended DePaul University. He is a veteran of the, , stationed at Fort Meade, Md. After his military service, he went on to work for Celotex and Masonite corporations before starting his own business, Bilmar Co., in 1970., He and his family moved to Crystal Lake in 1973. Always a man with a positive attitude, he became very active in the community. He was a member of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce and later became a chamber ambassador. He was elected to the McHenry County Board in 1990 and served 10 years as transportation chairman, responsible for the building of Rakow Road. He was a leader in the formation of the McHenry County Road Coalition., But his true love was Crystal Lake. One of his finest achievements was as co-founder of the Crystal Lake Gala, a place where family and friends could gather to celebrate the Fourth of July. He was chairman for five years., He was past president of the Crystal Lake Country Club and loved his golf (sometimes). He received the Crystal Lake Jaycees Lifetime Award for community service and the Carl Wehde Community Service Award. He also was a member of the McHenry County Enterprise Club., He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, where he served as an usher., His proudest achievement was the creation of the Raue Center for the Arts, for which he worked tirelessly and served as president for 10 years and later as chairman emeritus., In May 2009, he was honored by the city of Crystal Lake by having a street named "Bill Dwyer Way.", But above all was his love of family and friends., He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Joyce (Grismer); his children, Daniel Dwyer, Robert (Renee) Dwyer, Mary Krikorian, Maureen (Stephen) Regele, Thomas O'Connor and Daniel O'Connor; his grandchildren, Chris (Melissa) Dwyer, Blake (fiancée Meagan Fenwick) Dwyer, Dylan Dwyer, Cameron Dwyer, Joseph Krikorian, Elyse Krikorian, Kelley Regele, Megan Regele and Katherine Regele; and a great-granddaughter, Delanee Dwyer., He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie (Reedy) Dwyer; a daughter-in-law, Christine Owen; his parents; and a twin brother, Robert Dwyer., The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 13, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. Transfer prayers will be said at the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, proceeding to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, for the 10:30 a.m. celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014-4404., Online condolences may be sent to the family at, For information, call the funeral home, 815-459-3411. |
Monday, June 13, 2011 6:48 PM |
William B. "Bill" Ingles, 77, father of Faye (Larry) Weidner of Alton, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at St. Ann's Healthcare Center, Chester, Ill. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, and 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, June... |
DECATUR - William E. Kazmierski, 68, of Decatur passed away at 7:00 pm Friday, June 10, 2011 in his home. William was born on February 2, 1943 in Decatur the son of Edward and Kathryn (Ginder) Kazmierski. A veteran of the US Air Force, William was retired from Caterpillar and was a member of UAW Local #751. He is survived by his mother, Kathryn Rhodes and step-father, Duane Rhodes, of Decatur; daughter, Sherry Miller and husband, Mark of Decatur; grandson, Trevor Miller of Decatur; special friend, Shirley Bland of Decatur, and his dog, Wally. He was preceded in death by his father; Grandma, Naomi Ginder; granddaughter, Marie Carnahan and his dog Suzzie. Graveside service celebrating the life of William E. Kazmierski will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Fairlawn Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard and conclude with the "Flight Home Ceremony". Memorials are suggested to Macon County Animal Shelter. The family of William E. Kazmierski is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
Monday, June 13, 2011 1:00 AM |
William G. "Bill" Hamilton, 78, of Bettendorf, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus, Davenport.Arrangements are pending at Runge Mortuary, Davenport. |
William M. Hodge, 87, of Princeton died June 11, 2011, in the Illinois Veterans Home at La Salle. |
ELLIS GROVE -- William B. "Bill" Ingles, 77, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, in St. Ann's Healthcare Center in Chester., Arrangements are incomplete at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Evansville. |
Monday, June 13, 2011 1:00 AM |
DANVILLE – William "Bill" Kinney, 71, of Danville died at 8:09 a.m. Saturday (June 11, 2011) at Vermilion Manor Nursing Home. read more |
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