KANSAS - Agnes E. Easton, of Berea, Ky., formally of Kansas, died Tuesday (June 14, 2011). Graveside services: 10 a.m. Friday, Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon. No visitation. Arrangements by: Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston. Memorials: Hospice Care Plus, Inc., Berea, Ky. |
She was born Sept. 30, 1919, in Nebo, a daughter of John and Percie Turnbaugh Stone. She married Ocie Manker Oct. 29, 1935, in Pittsfield, and he preceded her in death in 1985., Alta worked at Brown's Shoe Factory in Pittsfield for over 30 years before her retirement and was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed playing cards, fishing, crocheting and embroidering. She had a strong love for all her family and was especially blessed to have special caregivers in her nieces and nephews, Homer Allen, Bobbi Chenoweth, and Larry and Ronnie DeSpain., She is survived by a sister, Clara (husband, Bud) Cawthon of Pittsfield; 15 nephews, Junior, Dick, Ron, Mike, John and David Butler, Larry, Ronnie and Gary DeSpain, Bill, Bob and Tom Cawthon and Bill, Eddie and Rex Stone; nine nieces, Bobbi Chenoweth, Alice Russell, Marcia Gottman, Debbie Galbreath, Cheri Bishop, Terri Miller, Sharon Brooks, Anita Stauffer and Karen Rinker; and several great-nieces and nephews., She was preceded in death by three brothers, Lyndle Stone (surviving wife, Thelma of Jefferson City, Mo.), Carl Stone and William Stone (surviving wife, Kathryn of Hannibal, Mo.); three sisters, Opal Butler, Veda DeSpain and Wilma Kahle; two nieces, Betty Allen (surviving husband, Homer of Griggsville) and Mary Dale English; a nephew, Lee Stone; a great-niece; and a great-nephew., SERVICES: 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Airsman-Hires Funeral Chapel, Griggsville. Burial will be in Gray Cemetery south of New Salem., VISITATION: 5 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home., MEMORIALS: New Salem United Methodist Church., ARRANGEMENTS: Airsman-Hires Funeral Chapel, Griggsville. |
DECATUR - Anna Louise Bates, 76, Ocala, Fla., formerly of Decatur, died Friday (June 10, 2011). Services: noon, Saturday, Church of the Living God, PGT Temple 3. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Walker Funeral Service and Chapel. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. |
Testin, Anna Mae (nee Larkin), age 73. June 12, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born November 9, 1937 in Joliet, she was a lifetime Plainfield area resident who farmed with her late husband Paul, in the Plainfield and Kendall County region. An active and lifetime parishioner of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church where she was a member of the funeral committee. She served at the Knights of Columbus fish frys with the Ladies Auxiliary. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening and crafts, including "Christmas at Our House". Survived by her daughter, Mary F. (John) Bornemann of Plainfield; two sons, Paul Michael (Pam) Testin of Wenona, and Joel E. (Susanne) Testin of Newark; 11 grandchildren, Michael (Regina) Bornemann of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Brian (Jenna) Bornemann of Joliet, Timothy Bornemann of Plainfield; Patrick, Kelly, Peter, Kevin and Michaelene Testin all of Wenona; Lawrence, Kyle and Rachel Testin of Newark; two brother-in-laws, Joseph (Bunny) Testin of Plano, and Raymond (Marlene) Testin of Gardner; sister-in-law, Lois (Dominic) Bucciferro of Joliet; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Testin (1996); parents, Matthew E. (1983) and Mary Ellen (nee Dano) (2000) Larkin; sister-in-law, Frances Brannick Clennon. Funeral Services for Anna Mae Testin will be Friday, June 17, 2011 at 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses or memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500 |
ANNIE M. ENGSTROM, 96 BELVIDERE - Annie M. Engstrom, 96, of Belvidere died Sunday, June 12, 2011, in her home. Born Oct. 13, 1914, in LaSalle County, daughter of Jack and Alice (Saevaried) Engelsen. Married Jack Engstrom on May 14, 1949, in Elgin. Annie worked her entire life. As a young girl, she was a nanny, housekeeper and later moved to Elgin to work in various factories, returning home each weekend to help care for her younger siblings. She had a keen eye for detail and worked as an electronics draftsperson for Sundstrand, retiring in 1978. Annie and her husband lived in California and Florida but always returned to Belvidere to be close to her family. She never said a bad thing about anyone and was very strong in her Christian faith. Survivors include a sister, Ruby Flemming of Belvidere; stepdaughter, Charmayne Tellez of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; husband; sister, Beth McCelland; and brothers Luther, John, Glenn, Ray, Robert and Everett Engelsen. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.; the Rev. Jackie Wills, pastor of Davis United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial in Shattuck Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the family. For online condolences, please visit |
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Barbara Ann Barlow, nee Archer , 82, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on June 12, 2011 at Advocate Condell after suffering complications following a fall ..... |
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Leslie M. Bergamini, age 54, a 27 year resident of Naperville, IL, peacefully passed into the arms of God on Monday, June 13, 2011, ..... |
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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Janet Bingle, age 94, beloved wife of 68 years to Edmund Bingle; loving mother of Nancy Dunham and Sally (Richard) Vein; cherished grandmother of six; ..... |
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Anne P. Bloom, nee Moleski , age 98, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Ruben" Bloom; loving mother ..... |
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Douglas Evans Brown, 59, of Ely, MN, formerly of Lake Forest, IL died June 2, 2011 unexpectedly as a result of an accident. Son of ..... |
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Helen J. Brzezinski, nee Zych , beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Alexandra; devoted sister of Stella (John) Olender and the late Casimira Riechman; ..... |
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Evelyn Burchill nee Ekblom ; beloved wife of the late Fred "Bud"; dearest mother of Gregory (Barbara), Jeffrey (Brooke) and Linda (Wayne) Carey; loving grandmother ..... |
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Barbara Ann Woolf Gates, 76, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011, at her home in Jackson, Mo. She was born Sept. 3, 1934, in Center Hill, Fla., to William Hermon and Florence Marie Hawkins Woolf. Many of her happiest years were spent as a teenager... |
PINCKNEYVILLE -- Benjamin Nicholas Wright, 27, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron, S.D., Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in New Hope Community Church in Pinckneyville, with Pastor James Clardy and Rev. Gerald Wright officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Concord Baptist Cemetery in Rice. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at New Hope Community Church in Pinckneyville., Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville is in charge of the arrangements. |
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HOOPESTON – Betty Lou Russell, 82, of Hoopeston died at 6:50 a.m. Monday (June 13, 2011) at the Hoopeston Community Memorial Nursing Home. read more |
She was born Oct. 10, 1931, in Clayton, a daughter of Fred and Louise Deeter Parrick. She married George Holt Jan. 6, 1951. He died Nov. 28, 2000., Bonnie was a stay-at-home mom. There was nothing Bonnie enjoyed more than taking care of her grandkids. She was considered grandma to everyone. She enjoyed cooking, baking and playing cards., She is survived by five children, Everett "Gene" Uplinger, George Edward Holt and his wife Marie, Dale Elmer Holt, Kathryn "Cat" Harmon and Joey Allen Holt, all of Quincy; and 11 grandchildren, Carrie Anderson and her husband Paul, Chad Uplinger and his fiance, Tracy Tucker, Angela Spurgeon and her husband, Rick, Terri Risley and her husband Phil, Scott Holt and his girlfriend, Vickie Ellis, Dale James Holt and his wife, Lora Lynn, Jessica Sorensen and her husband, Desmond, Chad Reddick, Christopher Harmon, Matthew Harmon and his wife, Jennifer, and Amie Harmon. A host of great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive., In addition to her husband, Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Melvin Holt in infancy; a grandson, David Michael Holt; seven brothers, Richard E. "Dick," James "Jim," William "Bill," Timothy "Tim," Fred Jr., Howard Earl and Francis Wayne Parrick; and three sisters, Nina M. Schlosser, Flava Pyle and Mary L. Balzer., SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Burial will be in Quincy Memorial Park Mausoleum., VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home., MEMORIALS: To the wishes of the family., ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. |
BONNY FRANCIS LAMB, 79 DONIPHAN, Mo. - Bonny Francis Lamb, 79, of Doniphan died Thursday, June 9, 2011, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was a veteran of the, . Survivors are sons Ronnie, Mike and Darrell Lamb of Rockford, Ill., and Bryan Lamb of Poplar Bluff; three brothers; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Service was Monday, June 13, at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning, Ark. Burial in Corning Cemetery. Online condolences, ermert |
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Ramon R. Carbajal, Sr., 72, of Arlington Heights. Beloved husband of the late Jesusa; loving father of Corina (Arnulfo) Castaneda, Ramon Carbajal, Jr. and Malisa ..... |
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Susan Elizabeth Castella, 61, of Prairie View, at rest June 8, 2011. Beloved wife of Donald Castella; dearest daughter of John M. Brooks and the ..... |
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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Ruben Crespo, entered into eternal life on June 12, 2011 at the age of 31. Beloved son of Wilfredo and Dianne, nee Lopez; loving brother ..... |
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Caroline Irene Whitehead, 91, of Independence, Mo., formerly of Clinton, Ill., died at 11:37 p.m. Monday (June 13, 2011) at Villages of Jackson Creek, Independence, Mo. read more |
HERRIN -- Carolyn Evelyn Brown, 74, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Herrin Hospital., Arrangements are incomplete at Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in Carterville. |
NEW LONDON, Mo. -- Carolyn S. McIntosh, 62, of New London, died June 12, 2011, in her home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the James O'Donnell Funeral Home, Hannibal. Burial will be at Grand View Burial Park. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. |
CAROLYN VAUGHN, 68 ROCKFORD - Carolyn Vaughn, 68, of Rockford died Friday, June 10, 2011. Service at 10 a.m. Friday, June 17, at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 2919 19th St., with visitation from 9 a.m. to time of service. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State St. |
CASEY C. SHEETS, 20 ROCKFORD - Casey C. Sheets, 20, of Rockford passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Byron. He was born May 10, 1991, the son of James and Kathy Sheets. Casey enjoyed ATVs, motocross and cars, and he loved to make people laugh. Survived by his parents, James and Kathy, brothers Craig (Larinda) Sheets and Shane Sheets, and niece, Alyssa, all of Rockford; one uncle; and several cousins. Predeceased by his grandparents, several aunts, uncles and other relatives. Memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 7000 W. State St., Rockford, with a memorial gathering beginning at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences to the family at |
CHARLES 'CHUCK' MORTON, 75 CLERMONT, Fla. - Charles "Chuck" Morton, 75, of Clermont, formerly of Rockford, Ill., passed away Friday, June 10, 2011, in Palatka. He was born March 18, 1936, in Rockford to Almon and Maude (Outcult) Morton. In 1955 he married Shirley Lee. He was raised in Rockford and lived here until 26 years ago, when he and his wife re-located to Florida. In Rockford, he was a steelworker for Rockford Drop Forge for 28 years and for Saws International for five years. In Orlando, he worked for Textron for 15 years before retiring. He enjoyed cracking jokes and was a diehard Cubs and Bears fan. Survived by wife, Shirley of Clermont; son, Richard (Patricia) Morton of Orlando; grandsons Eric (Katie) Morton, Aaron Morton and Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Newman; great-grand-children, Mason Brock and Reed Morton; sister, Juanita (the late Dick) Rungren of Rockford; aunt, Adeline (the late John) Putzel of Rockford; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by son, Randall Lee Morton; his parents; sisters Shirley Morton and Margaret Downey; and brother, Almon W. (Gloria) Morton. Service at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, with visitation from 1 p.m. to time of service. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at sunsetfhmemgardens .com. |
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URBANA – Charlotte R. Oakes, 85, of Urbana died at 11:15 a.m. Monday (June 13, 2011) at the Champaign-Urbana Regional Rehab Center, Savoy. read more |
A memorial service for Christine H. (Furar) Weyand, 88, formerly of 2304 Fifth St., Peru, who died on Nov. 28 in Kingman, Ariz., will be at 1 p.m. June 25 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Peru. |
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Ronald G. Cibulka, of Northbrook, formerly of Elmhurst and Westchester. Beloved husband of the late Carol Cibulka; cherished son of Libbie and the late George ..... |
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Connie M. Reynolds, 69, of Hannibal, died June 14, 2011, in her home. The James O'Donnell Funeral Home, Hannibal, is handling arrangements. |
McCool, Curtis "Hutch" Age 76, passed away on Satruday evening at his home after a long illness. Hutch was born in Chicago on May 25, 1935. He was the son of the late Andrew & Mildred (nee Getzelman) McCool. Hutch was a life long resident of the Dundee area. Prior to attending barber college he worked at the Dundee Dime store. Hutch was owner and operator of the Squire Barber Shop in Carpentersville for 30 years. He was a charter member and former treasurer of the Dundee Jaycees. Hutch was also a long time member of the Dundee Scots Booster Club and served as the Ways And Means Chairman. His greatest joys were his family, friends and many loyal customers, whom in many cases spanned three generations. Survivors include his wife of 53 years; Joan (nee Thompson) McCool whom he married in 1958, their children; Sean (Michelle) McCool of Bellevue, NE., Kelly (Tom Fritz) Hawkins of Elkhorn, WI and Roark McCool of Genoa. Hutch is also survived by his5 grandchildren; Paul Curtis, Sean Patrick and Megan Michelle McCool Shahnnon Maureen and Heather Erin Hawkins, and his step mother; Tsueko McCool of CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and a uncle; Les (Angie) Getzelman. At Hutch's request, his family will mourn their loss privately. There will be no traditional funeral. Memorials may be made to the Autism Society 4340 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 or to a charity of ones choice. The Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee is assisting the family with all arrangements. |
GALESBURG - Cyril W. Butts, 94, of Galesburg died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville., Funeral arrangements are pending with Watson Funeral Home in Galesburg. |
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William R. Diana, age 80, Korean War Veteran. Cherished partner and best friend of Linda R. Petersen; loving father of Kerry (Willie) Winters, Kurt ..... |
Dr. Marion Geraldine Sheriff, 94, of DeKalb, died Friday, June 10, 2011, at Oak Crest Retirement Center in DeKalb., She retired from Northern Illinois University after teaching in the Education Department for more than 30 years. Marion began her love of teaching young people in several rural schools in Mercer County after she graduated from Blackburn College in Carlinville. During, , Marion served in the, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). She then completed her Master's Degree in Education at the, while teaching, and her doctorate from Columbia University in New York. She enjoyed traveling widely, both in the United States and the world., She is survived by her three nephews, John Sheriff, John and Paul Darrah; and two nieces, Barbara Darrah Rummel, Janet Sheriff Larson and all of their families., Marion was preceded in death by her parents, John Paul and Almarine Anne Weightman Sheriff; a sister, Lucile Sheriff Darrah; and brothers, Paul and Fredrick Sheriff., Marion was born at home Sept. 30, 1916, in Keithsburg, and will be interred there at Green Mound Cemetery at a future date to be announced., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 19, in the Chapel at Oak Crest Retirement Center, 2944 Greenwood Acres Drive, 815-756-8461., Donations in Marion's name can be sent to Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115, 815-758-2457. Marion was well-loved, respected and will be missed by many. The family wishes to thank Mary Regole for being such a faithful friend for so many years., For information or to sign the online guest book, visit |
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DANVILLE – Dale E. Lape, 88, of Danville and formerly of Covington, Ind., passed away on Monday (June 13, 2011) at The Waters of Covington. read more |
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CHAMPAIGN – Dale Nelson, D.V.M., 76, of Champaign died at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday (June 14, 2011) at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. read more |
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NEWMAN – Dallas R. Bowlin, 73, died at 7:10 p.m. Saturday (June 11, 2011) at his home in Newman. read more |
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David A. Andrus, 67, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, Mo. No services are scheduled. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill,... |
DAVID P. BARCLAY, 86 LOVES PARK - David P. Barclay, 86, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011, in his home. Born Feb. 16, 1925, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., the son of Sam and Fannie (Blomquist) Barclay Sr. David left his hometown of Sault Ste. Marie in January 1948 and moved to Rockford. Married to Irene Buschmann from 1958 to 1979. He joined the United Church of Christ, where he sang in the choir for 18 years. Married Betty Perkins on March 15, 1980. Attended Bethany Presbyterian Church in Loves Park. Was a member of the, since 1954 and the K of C Community Complex for six years. He was an avid golfer and bowler, inducted into the Rockford Area Bowling Hall of Fame in 1982. Retired from Barber-Colman Co. in April 1986 after 36 years. Survivors include his wife, Betty; daughter, Gaylene (Leon) Barclay-Campbell of Rockford; son, Richard (Verda) Barclay of South Beloit; stepdaughters Wendy (Rick) Symons of Machesney Park and Laurye Kerr of Roscoe; sister, Caroline (QJ) Herring of Normal; sister-in-law, Ruth Barclay of Loves Park; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Predeceased by daughter, Heidi La'Ree Barclay; brothers Sam Jr. and Harold Barclay; sister-in-law, Vera May Barclay; and son-in-law, Jim Kerr. Service at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Bethany Presbyterian Church; the Rev. Eric Keller will officiate. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Barbara Olson Center of Hope. For more information, visit |
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TUSCOLA – Deanna K. Clark, 72, of Tuscola passed away at 8:12 a.m. Tuesday (June 14, 2011) at her residence. read more |
TUSCOLA - Deanna K. Clark, 72, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 8:12 am, Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Jason Garcia officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday at the Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, IL Mrs. Clark was born on December 12, 1938 in Mattoon, IL, the daughter of Howard and Hazel Whitley Martin. She married William L. Davis on August 30, 1957. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1976. She married Earl W. Clark on September 3, 1994 in Mattoon, IL. He survives. Survivors include her sons: James Davis of Tuscola and Michael Davis of Mattoon, daughter: Shirley Davis of Arcola, step-sons: Tony Clark of Villa Grove and Greg Clark of Atwood, step-daughter: Jennifer Clark of Villa Grove, sister: Jerra Ault of Mattoon, brother: Robert Martin of Mattoon, 10 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, 2 nephews and one niece. Memorials are suggested to the Faith Baptist Church of Tuscola Mrs. Clark was a former school bus driver for the Mattoon School District. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church , Tuscola Women's Club, Tuscola Moose Lodge and Mattoon Eagles. Deanna was a member of the, and American Legion Auxillary. She enjoyed writing, playing bingo, poetry, and she loved her animals. Online condolences to the family may be sent to, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
GALESBURG - Debra Jo White, 58, of Galesburg died at 12:02 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, at home., She was born April 2, 1953, in Galesburg, the daughter of Joe E. and Ebbie Jean Larson Scott. She married Michael White in Galesburg in 1970., She is survived by her mother, Ebbie Jean Scott of Galesburg; her father, Joe (and Pat) Scott of Wataga; two daughters, Michelle (and David) Sparks and Molly (and Jeremy) Kleine both of Galesburg; a son Mick (fiancé Cathryn Liska) White of St. Paul, Minn.; a brother Danny (and Sandy) Scott; a sister Deanna Scott Schexnaider both of Galesburg; seven grandchildren Megan and Kayla Butler, Kelsi and Kannon Kleine, Jessica and Nicholas Sparks, and Mason Smith; her special friend Bill Glasnovich; and many furry friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Dawn Scott Young., Debbie was a homemaker, but had worked as the office manager for Country Companies Insurance for 18 years and also the former Giants Food Store. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1971. She volunteered at Nielson School as a Reading Buddy; she was a team leader for Chrysalis and a Cursillo Alumni. She served as secretary for bowling leagues, as president for the Galesburg Jaycettes and Regional Director of the Jaycettes of Illinois. Debbie was a Girl Scout leader and was involved with PTO at Silas Willard School. She was a member of First Christian Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and was director of vacation Bible school. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and making blankets. Her involvement in the AA community and circle of AA friends were a very important part of her last six years. She devoted her life to taking care of others, especially her kids and grandkids., Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rick Welty will officiate. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church Vacation Bible School, Prairieland Animal Welfare Center or Nielson School Reading Buddies. Online condolences may be made at |
Born Sept. 1, 1926, in Payson, Delorus was a daughter of Willis and Cora Morgan Moore. She married Julius Junior "JJ" Hamann on March 8, 1946, in Quincy. He died in 2006., Mrs. Hamann was a member of Madison Park Christian Church. She was a 1944 graduate of Payson-Seymour High School where she was an active cheerleader. Delorus enjoyed golfing with her husband and playing cards and was a bowler for most of her adult life. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Quincy Blue Devils basketball fan, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family., Delorus was employed at Sears for 30 years until her retirement. She then returned to work at Little Folks, retiring after 10 years., Survivors include two sons, Steven Hamann and his wife, Carolyn, and Rodney Hamann and his wife, Jo, both of Quincy; two daughters, Debra Wingerter-Griffin of Quincy and Linda Vaughn and her husband, Anthony, of Henderson, Nev.; 11 grandchildren, Bryan Hamann and his wife, Jana, Chris Hamann, Scott Hamann, Jeremy Hamann, Becky Hamann, Matthew Hamann, Shane Wingerter and his wife, Jennifer, Brittany Smith and her husband, Thomas, Kayla Wingerter, Shelby Homan and Alex Homan; six great-grandchildren, Ben Wingerter, Bethany Wingerter, Corrie Wingerter, Ryan Hamann, Tanner Stone and Christian Hamann; and several loving nieces and nephews., Mrs. Hamann was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Cecil and Russell Moore; and two sisters, Bertha Hester and Florence Walker; and a daughter-in-law, Katie Hamann., SERVICES: 10 a.m. Thursday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Cowman conducting. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery., VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday morning until the time of services in the funeral home. |
DECATUR - Diann J. Evans, 70, Decatur, died Monday (June 13, 2011). Private burial: Boiling Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by: Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. |
MONTROSE - Donald D. Shafer, 90, Montrose,, veteran and Montrose Grain and Feed employee, died Monday (June 13, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hall Funeral Chapel, Effingham. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Montrose Cemetery with military rites. Memorials: donor's choice. Send condolences: |
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Donald Eugene Haddix– Marshall – Donald Eugene Haddix, 75, of Mountain City, TN, formerly of Paris and Marshall, IL passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 in the Mountain City Care Center. |
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HEYWORTH – Donald R. Kutemeier, 61, of Heyworth passed away at 3:21 a.m. Tuesday (June 14, 2011) at OSF St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington. read more |
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HEYWORTH — Donald R. Kutemeier, 61, Heyworth, passed away at 3:21 a.m. Tuesday (June 14, 2011) in OSF St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington. |
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Ellen "Joan" Hayes Tigan, 88, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Provena Pine View Health Care Center in St. Charles. Born Aug. 31, 1922, in Oregon, to John Barry and Blanche (Cooper) Hayes, she was married to Eugene Willis Tigan., Prior to retiring, she was an administrative assistant for the St. Charles Park District. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church., Survivors include two sons, Joe Tigan of St. Charles and Jay (Evi) Tigan of Santa Cruz, Calif.; four daughters, Kit (Dave) Hakanson of Rochelle, Anne Tigan of Madison, Wis., Elizabeth (Nicholas) Ladji of Peoria and Lucy Tigan of Dayton, Ohio; son-in-law, Randy DeLordo of Downers Grove; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren., She was preceded in death by her husband in 1994; two sisters, Patricia Hayes and Evelyn Cooper; and her daughter, Ellen DeLordo on Jan. 17, 2011., Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 17, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Rochelle, with visitation one hour before Mass. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Unger-Horner Funeral Home, Rochelle. Burial at St. Patrick Cemetery., Memorial to be established. Visit the online guest book at |
Born: Aug. 31, 1922; in Oregon, Ill., Died: June 12, 2011; in St. Charles, ST. CHARLES – Ellen "Joan" Hayes Tigan, 88, formerly of Rochelle, passed away at Provena Pineview Health Center in St. Charles on Sunday, June 12, 2011., She was born on Aug. 31, 1922, in Oregon, Ill., to John Barry and Blanche (Cooper) Hayes., She married Eugene Willis Tigan, who preceded her in death in 1994. Joan was also preceded by two sisters, Patricia Hayes and Evelyn Cooper; and her daughter, Ellen DeLordo on Jan. 17, 2011., Prior to retiring, she was an administrative assistant for the St. Charles Park District. Memberships include St. Patrick Catholic Church., Survivors include two sons, Joe Tigan of St. Charles and Jay (Evi) Tigan of Santa Cruz, Calif.; four daughters, Kit (Dave) Hakanson of Rochelle, Anne Tigan of Madison, Wis., Elizabeth (Nicholas) Ladji of Peoria and Lucy Tigan of Dayton, Ohio; son-in-law, Randy DeLordo of, Downers Grove; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren., Services will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011, with visitation one hour before the Mass. Thursday, June 16, visitation will be at Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle from 4 to 6 p.m. Burial at St. Patrick Cemetery., Memorial to be established., Online guest book at |
Born: Aug. 6, 1941, Died: Jun. 13, 2011, VENICE, Fla. – Ellen Kay Roesler, 69, of Venice, formerly of Batavia, died Jun. 13, 2011., Services will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Venice. Arrangements under the direction of National Cremation & Burial Society, Sarasota, Fla., Survivors include her husband, William; sons, Kevin (Cathy), Patrick (Tammie), Christopher (Davi) and Adam; daughters, Margaret Laraia (Michael) and Debi DuMont (Jim); brother, Jim Anderson; and grandchildren, Elizabeth, Corinne, Emily, Mitchell, Thomas, Grace, Tyler, Alaina, Kaylee and Trenton., She is predeceased by her parents, Ralph and June Anderson; and stepfather, Joseph Ebert., A separate service will be held in Illinois at a later date., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Venice or Tidewell Hospice House in Venice or Rejoice Lutheran Church in Geneva. |
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Elsie Grace LaRosa, 86, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at her residence. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at the funeral home. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery,... |
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TEUTOPOLIS - Evelyn M. Krone, 82, Teutopolis, died Monday (June 13, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Effingham. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the church. Private burial: St. Francis Cemetery, Teutopolis. Arrangements by: Bauer Funeral Home, Effingham. Memorials: donor's choice. Send condolences: |
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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick III, age 84, US Navy Veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of Ann, nee Vaccaro, for 61 years; devoted father ..... |
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Charlie Fredenberg, 51, of Glenview, formerly of Chicago, passed away June 14, 2011. Beloved partner of the late Yvette Ramos; loving father of Jessica Fredenberg; ..... |
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Lorraine "Lori" Friend, event planner, Detroit native, passed away peacefully June 11, 2011, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Beloved sister of Adele ..... |
GALESBURG - Faye Lorraine Higgins, 90, of 261 N. Linwood Road, died at 6:42 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, in WoodRidge Supportive Living Center., She was born Nov. 8, 1920, in Galesburg, the daughter of Frank and Zella Griffith Cunningham. She married Marvan Higgins on Sept. 14, 1939, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on April 18, 1972. She later married Clarence "Pete" Higgins on Sept. 7, 1980, in Knoxville. He preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 1999., She is survived by three children, Melvan (and Charlene) Higgins of Knoxville; Marilee (and Lawrence) Johnson of Knoxville; and Myron (and Kelly) Higgins of Aledo; a step daughter, Ann Collins of Macomb; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a great great grandson; step grandchildren; step great grandchildren; and three sisters, Shirley Hennenfent of Galesburg, Virginia (and Richard) Dennis of Oneida and Jean Main of Altona. She was preceded in death by two step daughters, Jean Edwards and Joyce Sopcich; and two brothers, Frank Cunningham Jr. and Dale Edward Cunningham., Faye enjoyed farming with her husband. She had lived in Wataga, Knoxville, North Henderson and Galesburg. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1938. She was a member of Knoxville Christian Church, North Henderson Floral Club and Knox County Home Extension. Faye was a 4-H leader for many years. She enjoyed horseback riding, traveling, quilting, playing cards, watching the Chicago Cubs and spending time with her family., Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Dan Hennenfent, her nephew, will officiate. Visitation will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Knox County 4-H or First Christian Church of Knoxville. Online condolences may be made at |
Lenski, Frances L. (nee Georgia) age 94, of Romeoville, formerly of Lemont, passed away June 13, 2011. Born in Lemont, residing in Romeoville since 1995. Employed as a C.N.A. at Holy Family Villa for 14 years, retiring in 1982. Preceded in death by her husband Raymond; two children, Louis and Mary Ann; a brother, Richard Rogalski; and a sister, Louise Georgia. Survived by her children, Evelyn (Matthew) Andrysiak, Raymond "Pete" (Chris) Lenski, both of Romeoville, and Betty (Al) Butler of Shelton, WA; five grandchildren, Kim Lenski, Karen Lenski, Tami (fiancé Shane Britt) Lenski, Michael Lenski and Michael Blue; four great grandchildren, Cera, Danielle, Molly and Tori; great-great granddaughter Krystyna; and a sister Dorothy Rohder. Funeral services Friday, June 17, 2011, at 11 a.m., at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Frances' honor to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431. The Lenski family would like to say a Special Thank You, to the Joliet Area Community Hospice Crew. Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. Lemont 630-257-6363 or |
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Frank J. Boston, 61, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Wapella, died on Sunday (June 5, 2011) at his home in San Antonio. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. read more |
WAPELLA - Frank J. "Pete" Boston, 61, San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Wapella, died June 5, 2011. Arrangements incomplete: Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. |
FRED L. RATHER, 68 MACHESNEY PARK - Fred L. Rather, 68, of Machesney Park passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011, in his home, surrounded by his family. Born Jan. 4, 1943, in Sweetwater, Tenn., the son of Raymond and Lee Rather. Married Paula Littlejohn on Nov. 1, 1969, in Belvidere. He retired from Abar Ipsen Industries after 42 years of employment. Proudly served with the U.S. Army during the, . Survivors include his wife, Paula Rather; sons Tony, Terry and Raymond Rather; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers Bill and Dale; and many other family members and friends. Service at 10 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 7000 W. State St., with visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. |
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Bernard J. "Mike" Gartland, age 73, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, June 13, 2011. Loving ..... |
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GARY HOVDA, 69 ROCKFORD - Gary Hovda, 69, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 9, 2011, after a courageous three-year battle with prostate cancer and leukemia. He was born May 11, 1942, in Minneapolis, the son of Warren and Agnes Hovda. Gary graduated from Northwestern College in Minneapolis in June 1965. He met Ruby Drotts at Northwestern College, and they were married Dec. 17, 1965. Gary was the owner of Hovda Video Services. Active member of First Free Church, Rockford, and the Gideons. Survived by wife, Ruby; daughter, Lori (Rich) Fieger; son, Tim (Cami) Hovda; grandchildren Garrick, Gabriel and Grace Fieger and Cooper and Lily Hovda; mother, Agnes Hovda; and brothers Doug (Maureen), Ron, Roger (Elaine) and Dale. Predeceased by father, Warren Hovda; parents-in-law, Hans and Carrie Drotts; brother-in-law, Lester Drotts; and sister-in-law, Lois Seashore. Special thanks to OSF Hospice for their wonderful care. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, at First Free Church, 2223 N. Mulford Road, Rockford. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday June 16, at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 S. Alpine Road, Rockford, and beginning at 10 a.m. Friday in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be given to The Gideons, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214; or BDMI (By Design Ministries International), 1111S. Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61108. To share a memory or condolence, please visit |
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ARMINGTON — George Dean Atteberry, 81, formerly of Armington, died Jan. 9, 2011, at his home in Orange County, Calif. |
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SAVOY – George W. Kiningham, 94, passed away peacefully at 6:20 a.m. Sunday (June 12, 2011) at Meadowbrook Health Care Center, Urbana. read more |
GALESBURG - Geral L. Mathews, 64, died at 7:47 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria., Services are pending at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville. |
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Ahrens, Gilbert G. "Bud" Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side Monday, June 13, 2011. Age 82. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years Maxine (nee Conder) Ahrens; four children Wanda (Mike) Konow, Ron (Lisa) Ahrens, Sharon (Greg) Bernickus and Steven Ahrens. Five grandchildren Laura, Melissa, Kayte, Pattie and Roger; six step-grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; a sister Carolyn Coy. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents George and Caroline Ahrens; three sisters Ester Bracken, Bernice Johnson and Ruth Geraskey. Formerly of Lemont, where he went to school, farmed, married and raised his family. Member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, where he enjoyed helping assemble the Braille Books and was a member of the Senior Group. Retired from Reynolds Metals after 31 years. An avid camper who enjoyed traveling many places in his RV with Maxine. Their favorite spot being Texas. He was a member of "The Wanderers" and "Prairie Schooners". Lying in state at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Friday, June 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM until time of services at 10:00 AM. with Rev. Loy G. Schlote officiating. Interment St. Matthew Cemetery, Lemont. Memorials to Our Savior Lutheran Church or Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated. Visitation at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home Thursday from 4-8 PM. |
GLADYS 'AUNT GODDIE' FUZZELL ROCKFORD - Gladys "Aunt Goddie" Fuzzell of Rockford departed this earthly life Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born Sept. 15, 1947, in Oakridge, Tenn., the daughter of Acie and Dora Lee Fuzzell. Gladys lived most of her life in Rockford, moving back from Augusta, Ark., in April. Employed by Gates Rubber Co. for 20 years, retiring in 1984. She graduated from high school in Tennessee, later to receive her associate degree from Rock Valley College. Gladys leaves to cherish many memories: daughter, Bonnie (Maurice Foreman) Fuzzell; grandchildren Zakkiyyiah, Porshaa and Kennetha; four great-grandchildren; brothers Harold Fuzzell and Jimmy Fuzzell; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including special nephew, Daryl Fuzzell, special niece, Manya Collins, and special friends Betty Stewart and Ruth Jackson. Predeceased by her parents; sisters Betty McMorris and Sarah Hollingsworth; and brother, Harvey Fuzzell. Service at 1 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 1901 W. State St., with visitation from 11 a.m. to time of service. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State St. |
LAKEWOOD - Glen R. (Dick) Bieber 74 of Lakewood, IL, passed away at 11:55 PM Sunday June 12, 2011 in Shelby Memorial Hospital in Shelbyville. Dick was born April 2, 1937 in Cold Spring Twp., Shelby County, IL the son of Gordon and Vera Waddelow Bieber. He married Mary Frances Gill on Jan. 12, 1967 in the Free Methodist Church in Shelbyville. Dick was a life- long farmer who farmed his family farm and helped neighbors farm their land. Most recently, he assisted Larry Keown on his farm. While farming, he was employed by the Mueller Company for 35 years in Decatur, IL. He was a naturally gifted mechanic, who could fix any type of farm equipment. Dick restored and collected antique farm tractors. He was an outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church and Lakewood Township Board of Directors. Dick graduated from Shelbyville High School. He served his country in the, aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid. Surviving are his wife, Mary; children: Janie Koester and husband Dan of Effingham, IL, Gene Bieber and wife Amanda of Tower Hill, IL and Sarah Huntley and husband Brian of Lake Villa, IL; grandchildren: Cody Koester, Kallie Koester, Danielle Bieber, Bryce Bieber and Kane Huntley, soon to be born; sisters: Lois Williams and husband Bob and Wilma Small and husband Harold both of Shelbyville and Carolyn Vieback of Pana, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Vera Bieber and an infant brother. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday June 16, 2011 in Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Pastor Lynette DeAtley will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville. The United States Flag will be presented to the family by the Shelby County Honor Guard. On line condolences may be made to the Family at, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
Grace Genseal, 91, of Jacksonville, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born March 31, 1920, in Concord, the daughter of Louis and Tillie Koch Wedeking. She married Joseph Genseal on April 7, 1950, and he preceded her in death Dec. 10, 2002. Grace is survived by one daughter, Kim (husband, Bob) Dawdy of Jacksonville; two grandchildren, Jody (husband, Jeff) Haskell of White Hall and Craig (fianceé, Natalie) Dawdy of Quincy; and three great-grandchildren, Molly, Marisa and Jacob Haskell. Mrs. Genseal enjoyed cross stitching, bingo and watching baseball. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday in Beardstown. The family will then meet friends for a memorial gathering at 12 p.m. on Saturday at the Jacksonville Moose Lodge. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Medical Center C2 Foundation or Seniors at Moosehaven and condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com. Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements., Grace Genseal, 91, of Jacksonville, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield., She was born March 31, 1920, in Concord, the daughter of Louis and Tillie Koch Wedeking. She married Joseph Genseal on April 7, 1950, and he preceded her in death Dec. 10, 2002., Grace is survived by one daughter, Kim (husband, Bob) Dawdy of Jacksonville; two grandchildren, Jody (husband, Jeff) Haskell of White Hall and Craig (fianceé, Natalie) Dawdy of Quincy; and three great-grandchildren, Molly, Marisa and Jacob Haskell., Mrs. Genseal enjoyed cross stitching, bingo and watching baseball., A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday in Beardstown. The family will then meet friends for a memorial gathering at 12 p.m. on Saturday at the Jacksonville Moose Lodge. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Medical Center C2 Foundation or Seniors at Moosehaven and condolences may be left at, Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. |
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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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DECATUR - Hale Henderson, 92, of Decatur, formerly of Kenney, died 4:15 p.m. June 8, 2011 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Masonic services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with memorial services following. Steve Ingram will officiate. No visitation or burial. Memorials are to Little Galilee Christian Assembly, Heart Fund, or donor's choice. Send condolences to, . Mr. Henderson was born March 31, 1919, in DeWitt County, the son of Harry Edward Henderson and Ura Fay Shepherd. Hale served in the U.S. Army during, . He retired from Caterpillar after 27 years of service. He was a member of Masonic Ionic Lodge 312 AF & AM Decatur, Felicity Chapter 387 Order of Eastern Star, Normal, and Bloomington Consistory. He married Mattie Monts in 1941 in Manhattan, Kan. She preceded him in death. He later married Bernice Patterson on June 11, 1977, in Clinton. She preceded him in death Oct. 23, 2008. Surviving are his son, Patrick Henderson and wife Jill of Edwardsville; daughters, Marilyn Huisinga, Dee Ann Smith and husband Ron, all of Monticello; sister, Harriett Morrison of Decatur. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Andrew Hale Henderson; Stephen Conrad Henderson; brother, Keith Henderson; sister, Reva Brelsfoard. Online guest book at |
TAYLOR, Mo. -- Harold G. Barkley, 86, of Taylor, died June 14, 2011, in Veterans Administration Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. The Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, Quincy, Ill., is handling arrangements. |
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SIMPSON -- Herbert Dean Nance, 78, died at 7:25 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, in Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis., Those attending graveside services are asked to gather at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in Zion Cemetery in Pope County., Military honors will be conducted., Memorials may be made to Salvation Army. |
DECATUR - Hilda L. Born, 84, Decatur, County Market owner, died Sunday (June 12, 2011). Graveside services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Send condolences: |
HOWARD EDWARD BELL JR., 84 BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. - Howard Edward Bell Jr., 84, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs. He was born May 15, 1927, in Colfax, Iowa, son of Howard E. and Loretta Bonicamp Bell. Howard was a Rockford, Ill., resident from 1953 to 1998, moving from Des Moines, Iowa. He spent winters in southwest Florida before becoming a year-round Florida resident Jan. 2, 1998. He married Nadine Louise Bright on June 17, 1951, in Des Moines. He was educated in the Colfax Public Schools, served in the, 1945-46, attended Duke University, and graduated from the, in Iowa City with BSC and MA degrees. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Howard was employed as national bank examiner before moving to Rockford to become auditor of Third National Bank, which became First National Bank & Trust Co., Bank One and JPMorgan Chase. He became assistant cashier, vice president, executive vice president, director and, in 1973, chairman, president and CEO. In 1982 he helped organize First Community Bancorp, a bank holding company for First Bank of Loves Park, First Bank of Roscoe, Northtowne National Bank, Guaranty National Bank and First National of Rockford, all in Illinois. He served as president and CEO of the holding company until 1985, when he became chairman. He remained on the board of Bank One Rockford until February 1995, concluding 35 years as a director. Howard loved his banking career but abhorred the intrusion of government agencies and regulators as he neared retirement. Credit scores and out-of-town committee decisions replaced one-on-one loan negotiations. Lenders were told where and how and to whom they should grant loans. Howard was proud of his Iowa roots. For years his Illinois license plate read simply IOWABOY; his Florida license plate reads UOF IOWA. His father was a banker for 60 years in Colfax, where he set a paternal example for customer concern and community service. As a result, Howard became an enthusiastic volunteer in Rockford, where he was president of the Y's Men's Club of the YMCA, University Club of Rockford, Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce, Visiting Nurses Association, Rockford, , Council of 100, United Way Services and the Rockford Area Hawkeye Club. He was actively involved at Second Congregational Church in Rockford, where he was a longtime treasurer of its foundation, a member and chairman of its board of trustees and its moderator. He was also chairman of the board of counselors and the board of trustees of Rockford College, where he remains trustee ameritus. He served on the boards of the Illinois Bankers Association, American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Greater Rockford Development Committee, United Citizens for Community Unit School District, Citizens Good Schools Committee, Central City Council, Rockford-Winnebago County Cost-Control Task Force, SwedishAmerican Hospital Medical Foundation and Central City Action Committee. He served as chairman of the Illinois Bankers Bankpac, county campaign director for the March of Dimes, County chairman of Citizens for State Constitutional Convention, as well as Citizens Committee for Parks. He was the general chairman of the United Way campaign in 1987. In 1959 he was selected by the Jaycees as Young Man of the Year. He received a Rotary Service Above Self Award in 1981. He was given a Rockford Park District Distinguished Service Award in 1983 and an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Rockford College in 1986. In 1988, he was presented the Rockford Register Star's Excalibur Award for extraordinary community service. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs, 50-year member of Preston Lodge A.F.& A.M. Prairie City (Colfax), Iowa, the Consistory of the Valley of Freeport, Ill., and the Tebala Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Rockford and a 50-year member of the Colfax, Iowa, American Legion Post. He was given a lifetime honorary membership in the Rockford Rotary Club. Member of the Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs and a former member of the Vineyards Country Club in Naples and the Rockford Country Club. During his retirement in Florida, he enjoyed his weekly bridge and golf games and especially playing his clarinet with the New Horizons Band in Bonita Springs, where he noted that he was probably the only 80-year-old man in SW Florida playing a 70-year-old clarinet. As a teenager in Colfax, he was a member of the Dixieland Kids who toured Midwest county fairs one summer and elsewhere during the winter, including the WHO radio Barn Dance in Des Moines. He played in the Colfax High School marching and concert bands and in the University of Iowa Marching Band. His musical sabbatical lasted 55 years while he stored his clarinet in the closet and devoted his years to his family and his banking career. After joining the New Horizons Concert Band in Bonita Springs, he joyfully returned to his musical love by playing with the Dixieland Disciples at retirement and neighborhood communities in SW Florida. Survived by wife, Nadine; sons Howard E. Bell III (Katie) of Onalaska, Wis., and J. Scott Bell (Karen) of Peoria, Ill.; granddaughters Sarah Marie Bell, Lauren Elizabeth Bell of Peoria and Laura Louise Bell of Onalaska; grandson, Parker Hubert Bell of Onalaska; sister, Mary Elizabeth (Mrs. George) Bailey lives in West Palm Beach. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at Second Congregational Church in Rockford. A memorial service at First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs will be held in the fall. Cremains will be inurned by the family at a private service in Scandinavian Cemetery in Rockford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Nadine and Howard Bell Scholarship Fund at Rockford College; First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs to benefit the music program; and Joanne's House of Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs. Cremation arrangements by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home in Bonita Springs, and further arrangements by Fred C. Olson Funeral Chapel in Rockford. |
ROBINSON - Imogene Dorn, 90, Robinson, homemaker, died Monday (June 13, 2011). Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Robinson. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Ste. Marie. Arrangements by: Goodwine Funeral Home, Robinson. Memorials: Catholic Charities. Send condolences: |
Irene was born Nov. 10, 1918, near Mount Vernon, a daughter of William D. and Mildred Scott Byars. She married Malcolm "Jack" White on Nov. 19, 1938. He died in 1986., Irene was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, belonging to the Ruth Fellowship, served as treasurer of the United Methodist Women for several years and was a member of the Twin Rivers Art League., Irene was a bookkeeper for many years before retiring to Pittsfield in 1980 to be near her family. She had lived in Mount Vernon, Salem and McLeansboro in Illinois as well as Detroit, Mich., and Canton, Ohio. She enjoyed watercolor and oil painting as a hobby in her retirement. She also was an enthusiastic bridge player., Survivors include a son, Dr. Douglas Jack White (Carol) of Pittsfield; and a daughter, Iris Cotton of Chicago; two grandchildren, Alicia Prell (Douglas) of Chicago and Douglas A. White of Pittsfield; and two great-granddaughters, Zoey and Sarah Beth Prell of Chicago., She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, in 1986; an infant son, Richard in 1939; two brothers, Bill and George Byars; and two sisters, Clara Green and Winona Drake., SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield with the Rev. Tom Wilber conducting., Following the service a lunch will be held at the Orr Hall, where the family will meet with friends., ARRANGEMENTS: Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield; info@nieburfh.com. |
Irene B. White, 92, of Pittsfield, passed away Friday morning, May 13, 2011, at Eastside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield., Irene was born Nov. 10, 1918, a daughter to William D. and Mildred Scott Byars near Mount Vernon. She married Malcolm "Jack" White on Nov. 19, 1938, and he preceded her in death in 1986., Irene was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, belonging to the Ruth Fellowship and served as treasurer of the United Methodist Women for several years and was a member of the Twin Rivers Art League., Irene was a bookkeeper for many years before retiring to Pittsfield in 1980 to be near her family. She had lived in Mount Vernon, Salem and McLeansboro, Detroit, Mich., and Canton, Ohio. She enjoyed watercolor and oil painting as a hobby in her retirement. She also was an enthusiastic bridge player., Survivors include a son, Dr. Douglas Jack White (Carol) of Pittsfield; daughter, Iris Cotton of Chicago; two grandchildren, Alicia Prell (Douglas) of Chicago and Douglas A. White of Pittsfield; and two great-granddaughters, Zoey and Sarah Beth Prell, both of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack in 1986; an infant son, Richard in 1939; two brothers, Bill and George Byars; and two sisters, Clara Green and Winona Drake., A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield, with the Rev. Tom Wilber officiating. Following the service a lunch will be held at the Orr Hall where the family will meet with friends. Condolences may be sent to the family at, . The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the service. |
IRVING A. CARLSON, 91 ROCKFORD - Irving A. Carlson, 91, of Rockford went to be with the Lord at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011. Born Sept. 22, 1919, in Rockford, the son of Carl A. and Christine (Hillberg) Carlson. Served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during, . Received his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois-Champaign. He married Lois Palmquist on Sept. 20, 1946. Irving was the secretary/treasurer for John Green Press from 1960 until he retired in 1984. Member of First Evangelical Free Church, where he served as a deacon, youth counselor, Sunday school teacher and member of the Male Chorus and Choir. Survived by wife, Lois; sons Kim (Jackie) Carlson of Monument, Colo., and Lance (Marti) Carlson of Atlanta; grandchildren Chris (Alison) Carlson, Sarah (Andrew) Carlson-Lier, Sean Carlson, Katie (Kevin) McCranie, Clayton Carlson and James Carlson; great-grandchildren Henry, Julian, Hayes and Morgan; sister, Ott Johnson; brother, Gordon Carlson; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sons Dean and Delbert, and brother, Arnold Carlson. Service at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 N. Mulford Road, with visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Pastor Chuck Rife will officiate. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, 3470 N. Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61114; or to First Evangelical Free Church Missions. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., 1001 Second Ave. To share a memory or condolence, visit |
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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. |
John L. Wellander, 85, of DeKalb, died June 12, 2011, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb., Born March 11, 1926, in Hallock, Minn., the son of Edward and Flossie (Campeau) Wellander, he married Elaine M. Lehman on Nov. 25, 1949, at First Baptist Church of DeKalb., A U.S., veteran from 1946-1947, John was employed at Brody's Sycamore Coats for over 25 years and later at J.W. Construction until his retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church of DeKalb for 60 years, DeKalb Elks, DeKalb County Farm Bureau, the Sierra Club and the Bush Riders Motorcycle Club., He is survived by his wife, Elaine; son, Steven (Grace) Wellander of Huntington Beach, Calif.; daughter, Lori (Bill) Annetti of Park Ridge; three grandchildren, Bryan Wellander, Colin and Kendall Annetti; and several nieces and nephews., He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kristen Wellander; brother, Ralph Wellander; three sisters, Ruth Riedlesperger, Ruby Meserve and Esther Wesley; and his parents., The funeral service will held at noon Friday, June 17, at First Baptist Church, 349 S. Third Street, DeKalb, with the Rev. Joe Sanders officiating. Full military rites will be provided by DeKalb County Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Anderson Funeral Home. Cremation will take place at Anderson Funeral Home Crematory., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the John L. Wellander 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. |
Justin Paul Bunnell, 35, of Rockford, died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Swedish-American Hospital in Rockford., Born Dec. 31, 1975, in Salmon, Idaho, the son of Roger L. and Penny (Siebrasse) Bunnell, he was married to Danielle Gebala., Survivors include his wife, Danielle of Rockford; his father, Roger (Judy) Bunnell of Idaho; four children, Cheyenne, Jaylea, Kaycee and Annabella; his paternal grandmother, Louise Bunnell of Genoa; and one sister, Sarah Bunnell of Rockford., He was preceded in death by his mother, Penny Bunnell; paternal grandfather, Dwight Bunnell; and maternal grandparents, Richard and Neva Siebrasse., Memorial service is at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at the local family owned and operated, Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore. A memorial gathering is from 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Rockford Rescue Mission, in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For information, visit, or call 815-895-2833. |
Jack was born Sept. 18, 1934, in Quincy, a son of Elmer and Margaret Slater Gower. He married Nancy Ann Vahlkamp on Sept. 10, 1955, in Quincy. She survives., He was a 1952 graduate of Quincy High School. In 1956, he received his bachelor's degree of science in business from Bradley University, and he was the president of Dads' Board of Directors for two years., Jack was a captain and pilot in the U.S. Air Force from 1957-1959, where he was assigned to five different duty stations. Jack retired after a 34-year career as commodity manager with Moorman Manufacturing Co., and he served as president of its advisory board., Jack played basketball for the QHS Blue Devils in the 1952 state championship game, and for the Bradley Braves in the 1954 NCAA national championship game. Jack was especially proud of the fact that both championship basketball games were the first ever to be televised at the time. He was inducted into the Blue Devil Hall of Fame, the Illinois State High School Basketball Hall of Fame and the Bradley University Hall of Fame. Jack was one of five people who started the well known Little People's golf tournament in Quincy, which draws young golfers from around the world., Jack was a self-taught golfer, an enthusiastic card player, an avid fisherman and a highly respected duck hunter. He enjoyed entertaining his friends, family and grandsons at "Cabin 11" on the Mississippi River, and he treasured his time with the "Romeos.", 100; the Bradley B Club; the Quincy Chamber of Commerce; the Noon Optimist Club, where he was a board member; the YMCA, where he served as secretary, treasurer, vice-president and president; the North American Hunting Club; the National Management Association Quincy Club, where he was first vice president; and he served as a Boy Scout commissioner. He was a member of Cedar Crest Country Club for more than 40 years, where he served on the board of directors and was a past men's club golf champion., Survivors also include his two sons, Jeffrey (Jayne Wakeman) Gower of The Villages, Fla., and Steven (Susan) Gower of North Fort Myers, Fla.; and two grandsons, Max and Jack Gower. Other surviving relatives include Bill and Helen Slater, Lillian Gaines, Kenneth Lakey and Irene Donhardt., Jack was preceded in death by his parents., SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with the Rev. Tracy Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, with military rites by American Legion Post 37 and Illinois Military Honors., VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home., MEMORIALS: Blessing Cancer Center or First Christian Church., ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. |
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Jacquelyn D. Cardwell McPherson Galvin, 73, died on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Dolan Residential Care Center, Creve Coeur. She was born Jan. 22, 1938, to Lee and Lula Black Cardwell in Nocona, Texas. She graduated from Nocona High School in 1956,... |
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DANVILLE – James E. "Jim" Ping, 85, of Danville died at 2 a.m. Tuesday (June 14, 2011) at Pleasant Meadows Christian Village. read more |
Dwight was born Oct. 26, 1940, in Detroit, lll., to Lyndle and Imogene Cook Bollman. He married Carolyn Goldman June 23, 1968, in Milton Christian Church in Milton, where they have resided since., Dwight graduated from Niles High School in Niles, Mich., in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from November 1963 through November 1965. He was a member of Milton Christian Church and served as a deacon, a member of Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 and president of the Smith Cemetery. Dwight was a farmer and loved horses, especially Appaloosas, and enjoyed showing horses in local horse shows. In previous years, he had been a ringmaster for the Rail Splitter International Horse Show, has been a school bus driver for East Pike High School,had worked at the Pittsfield Sale Barn and had worked for the village of Milton., Dwight especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends and traveling., He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; a brother, Fred (Mary Ellen) Bollman of South Bend, Ind.; nieces, Dawn (Ronn) Simpson of Edwardsberg, Mich., Megan Bollman of Los Angeles, and Ranell (Kevin) Ansley of Amarillo, Texas; nephew, Randy Baker of Dalhart, Texas; great- nephews, Tyler Simpson of Edwardsberg and Cade Chism of Amarillo; and a great-niece, Hailey Simpson of Edwardsberg. A special sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Virginia and Charley Baker of Dalhart, also survive, along with many special nieces and nephews., SERVICES: 11 a.m. today in Milton Christian Church with Brother Jerry Edison and Brother John Graham conducting. Burial with military rites by Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 will be in Smith Cemetery near Milton., VISITATION: Was held Monday in the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield., MEMORIALS: Milton Christian Church or Mounted Angels., ARRANGEMENTS: Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. |
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Jess E. Heavner, 85, died 12:39 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Born on June 11, 1926, in Pittsfield, Ill., he was the son of Hugh and Minnie (Fields) Heavner. An excellent amateur athlete, Jess played on... |
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Jesse Scott Outhouse, 29, died at 6 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, at his home. He was born on Feb. 19, 1982, in Alton to Bryan K. Outhouse and Sharon Starkey Hosford, who survive. Jesse married the former Michelle Seabaugh on Aug. 8, 2003, at Virginia... |
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HEYWORTH — Jo Ella Gazelle, 70, Heyworth, passed away May 21, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nev. |
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CAMARGO – Joan Talkington, 82, of Camargo died at 6:10 p.m. Monday (June 13, 2011) in the Newman Rehab and Health Care Center. read more |
Johann L. Rice, 89, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died June 13, 2011, in Blessing Hospital. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the All Faiths Chapel of the Illinois Veterans Home. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery. There is no visitation but friends are invited to the services. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
WARSAW, Ill. -- John Kennedy Pierce, 73, of Warsaw, died June 13, 2011, in his home. Private services will be held in the Oakland Cemetery, Warsaw. There will be no visitation. The Vigen Funeral Home, Keokuk, Iowa, is handling arrangements. |
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HEYWORTH — John G. "Jack" Langellier, 66, Woodland, formerly of Milford, father of a Heyworth man, died Tuesday (June 14, 2011) at Iroquois Memorial Hospital, Watseka. |
SHUMWAY - Joseph J. "Joe" Hackman, 69, Shumway, died Monday (June 13, 2011). Services: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Bauer Funeral Home, Effingham. Visitation: 3:30 until services Wednesday. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Shumway. Memorials: donor's choice. Send condolences: |
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Joyce E. Reno, 78, of Jerseyville, died at 1:26 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. |
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Harriet Lois Kaufman, suddenly, on June 11, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Abraham and Catherine Kaufman. She was the beloved sister ..... |
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Patrick J. Keane, 67, of River Grove. Beloved father of Jennifer, Brian and Kevin; devoted grandfather or Ryan Dowling; life long friend of Richard Parzy. ..... |
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Shawn M. "Shorty" Koch, age 34, a rock star, of Chicago. Beloved husband of Katie, nee Kershaw; dearest father of Charlie Mae Koch; loving ..... |
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Benjamin R. Koche, age 23, of Centerport, NY, and originally of Downers Grove, IL, suddenly on June 13, 2011. Loving son of Gary and Linda, ..... |
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Irene Ann Kolet, nee Milowski , age 97, of Schaumburg; beloved wife of the late Joseph; devoted mother of Jerry (Fran) and the late John ..... |
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Alfred (Alfie) Kowalski, born Nov. 1, 1919, passed away on June 12, 2011. A World War II Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Martha, ..... |
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Karen Louise Williams, 66, of Acworth, Ga., formerly of Hannibal, died June 12, 2011, in Grace Health Care in Tucker, Ga. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. |
DECATUR - Kay Elaine Miller of Naperville, formally of Decatur, died Sunday (June 12, 2011). Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Biedelman-Kunsch Funeral Home and Crematory, Naperville. Private burial. Memorials are to Exchange Club of Naperville, c/o Kay Miller Memorial Contributions. Send condolences to, . Kay Elaine was a graduate of North Central College. She lived in Naperville since 1988 and was employed by The Private Bank. She was a member of the Exchange Club of Naperville and loved to travel to Europe. She will be missed by many. Surviving are her fiance Sean Seaberg; children, Zebulon Miller; Whitney Miller-Cordts; mother, Barbara Pierce; sister, Kim Murphy; grandchildren, Kelsey, Hannah, Emma and Reed. She was preceded in death by her father, James Pierce. Online guest book at |
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Phyllis M. Lapaglia, loving daughter of the late Fillippo and Rosalia; dear cousin of Antoinette and Leonard Lapaglia; devoted friend of many. Family and friends ..... |
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Kathleen Lucille Lehmann, 87, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011. She was a long-time resident of Downers Grove, Lisle and most recently, St. Patrick's Residence ..... |
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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. |
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MOUNT VERNON -- Lacey Faye Kimpel, 25, died at 7:02 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, in Mount Vernon., Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with Pastor Jack Lucas officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in rural Mount Vernon. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home., Memorials may be made to the Lacey Kimpel Memorial Fund. |
LEON J. SALATHE, 69 BELVIDERE - Leon J. Salathe, 69, of Belvidere died Sunday, June 12, 2011, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. Born Dec. 27, 1941, in Harrold, S.D., the son of Jacob and Pearl (Rilling) Salathe. Leon married Mildred M. Johnson on Dec. 7, 1963, in Fort Pierre, S.D. He was a rancher in Nebraska and South Dakota before moving to Belvidere. He then worked for Nissan in Marengo as a maintenance technician. Survived by his wife, Mildred of Belvidere; daughter, Tammy Fouks of Loves Park; son, Tracy Salathe of Belvidere; grandchildren Amanda Fouks, Ashley Fouks, Makayla Hall and Daimen Salathe; great-grandson, Reyce Kempke; sisters Flossie Albright, Joan Lappe and Evelyn Miller; brother, Raymond Salathe; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; sister, Phyllis Ferris; and brothers Kenneth, Orville and Jesse Salathe. Memorial service at 7 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., with visitation from 6 p.m. to time of service; the Rev. Rene Escalante, chaplain of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, will officiate. Cremation rites to be accorded. To express condolences online, please visit buckwheeler |
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LINDA LEE HENKEL, 66 BELOVED WIFE, MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER POPLAR GROVE - Linda Lee Henkel, 66, of Poplar Grove, formerly of Roseville, Minn., entered her eternal home Friday, June 10, 2011, after a 31/2-month illness. She was born Aug. 25, 1944, in Burlington, Wis., to Joseph and Jeanette (Wertz) Rausch and was raised in Wilmot, Wis. After graduating from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minn., she taught at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Fort Atkinson, Wis., and at Redemption Lutheran School in Milwaukee before marrying Carl Henkel on June 24, 1973, at Redemption Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Linda taught kindergarten for more than 20 years at St. John Lutheran School in St. Paul, Minn., and faithfully and joyfully served her Lord Jesus as an organist, Sunday school and VBS director and teacher, and in a host of other capacities while her husband served as pastor at Peace Lutheran Church in Echo, Minn.; St. Paul's Lutheran Church in St. James, Minn.; Ascension Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Minn.; Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in St. Paul; and Hope Lutheran Church in Belvidere. She also served at her husband's side for a year in Cameroon, Africa. Survived by husband, Carl of Poplar Grove; children Kara (Michael) Peek of Tucson, Ariz., Keri (Kevin) Stifter of Cottage Grove, Minn., Kevin (Jessica) Henkel of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Kory Henkel of Burnsville, Minn.; grandchildren Athena, Eric, Kaleb, Grace and Gabriel; mother, Jeanette (Tuddie) Rausch of Wilmot, Wis.; sister, Beverly Boughton of Janesville, Wis.; nieces Erin, Hannah and Abby; nephew, Brett; and many cousins. Predeceased by father, Joseph Rausch. Service at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at St. John Lutheran Church, 765 Margaret St., St. Paul, with Pastors David Ponath and Marcus Birkholz officiating. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Holcomb Henry Boom Purcell Funeral Home, 536 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, and from 1 p.m. Thursday to time of service at the church. Burial Friday, June 17, in St. Paul Lutheran Church cemetery in Menomonie, Wis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family's choice, which includes Cameroon Ministry (for the training of a new seminary class) and St. Croix Lutheran High School. |
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DEWEY – Lisa Bozzelli Kelly, 68, of Dewey passed away at home with loved ones on Saturday (June 11, 2011) after a long battle with cancer. read more |
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DANVILLE – Loren Gene Buck Sr., 50, of Danville died at 11:30 a.m. Monday (June 13, 2011) at home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Pape Memorial Home and Cremation Gardens, 10 E. Williams St., Danville. read more |
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LOUIS 'LOUIE' T. SAPORITO, 63 ROCKFORD - Louis "Louie" T. Saporito, 63, of Rockford died suddenly at 3:58 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1947, in Rockford, where resided his entire life, the son of Joseph and Mary Rose Saporito. He graduated from St. Edward High School in Elgin. Louie was employed with local car dealerships, receiving several top-salesman awards. He was a member of Holy Family Church. He was an avid sports enthusiast, especially baseball and basketball. He had the talent and composition to be a professional baseball player, but circumstances did not allow this to occur. Louie had an extreme love for his family, was very strong in his faith, and had a kind and gentle heart. He was also a friend and protector of all living creatures. Survivors include wife, Vicki, son, Tony, and daughter, Jennifer Saporito-Bounds, all of Rockford; father, Joseph Saporito of Rockford; sisters Patty Saporito of Rockford and Mary Jo Gallagher of Algonquin; nephews Joey and Tommy Gallagher; and many cousins, uncles and aunts. Predeceased by his mother, Mary, and sister, Janet. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Holy Family Church, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.; Monsignor David Kagan will officiate. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Gasparini & Oliveri Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Marchesano Drive. Condolences at www.gasparini |
Luellen was born Sept. 23, 1914, in Clara City, Minn., a daughter of Henry and Emma Ehmen Gronewold. She married Lloyd Pryor on Dec. 30, 1936, in Lewistown, Ill. He died July 19, 2000., She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, fishing, ceramics and traveling., Survivors include three daughters, Linda (Larry) Catlett of Camp Point, Lois (Floyd) Dailing of Quincy and Lynnette (Carl) Alberchinski of Quincy; two sons, Lee Pryor of Payson and Lloyd Pryor of Quincy; two sisters, Violet Hieland of Mendon and Carlene Shoop of Maywood, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren., In addition to her husband, Luellen was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Helen Smith; three brothers, Orville, Leo and Floyd Gronewold; and three grandchildren., SERVICES: 10 a.m. Friday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Steve Disseler. Burial will be in New Providence Cemetery near Ursa., VISISTATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home., MEMORIALS: Good Samaritan Home's Harmony Meadows or Blessing Foundation for Hospice., ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. |
DECATUR - Lynnda Lavada Leeds, 63, of Decatur died at 3:42 pm Monday June 13, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Lynnda was born on February 25, 1948 in Decatur the daughter of Charles Z. and Lavada (Fellwock) Leeds. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a member of the Relief Society women's group. She worked as a patient aid for C.H.E.L.P. She also had worked for Pinkerton's and Burns Security Companies. Surviving are her sister Kathy Wiltermood (George) of Westfield, IN; niece Kari Wiltermood; nephews, Lee Wiltermood, Joseph Wiltermood, and Richard Wiltermood; great-nephews, Tyler, Kyle, Ethan, and Zackary; and great-niece, Julia Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Friday, June 17, 2011 in Macon County Memorial Park. There will be no visitation per Lynnda's wishes. The family of Lynnda Lavada Leeds is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 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 |
M. EVELYN VERSTYNEN, 86 ROCKFORD - M. Evelyn Verstynen, 86, of Rockford died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at St. Anne Health Center. Born April 30, 1925, in Alexander City, Ala., to Leonard and Lillian (Daniel) Hatton. She was raised in Lake Alfred, Fla., and married Lambert Verstynen on Jan. 18, 1946, in St. Joseph rectory in Winter Haven, Fla. Eight children were born to lovely Evelyn, and she raised six of them. Evelyn was very talented, raising prize-winning roses, orchids and AKC black poodles. She was a great cook and seamstress. Hundreds of knitted and crocheted items flowed from her talented hands. She went to a ceramics class and eight months later, she was teaching ceramics. A gift of a doll started a 60-year collection of dolls. Over the years she was treasurer of Actronic Machine Specialties, member of St. Edward Senior Group, Legion of Mary, Blackhawk Orchid Society and many others. She loved to travel, yet her faith, her husband and her children were the focus and love of her life. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Lambert Charles Verstynen Sr.; daughter, Kathryn Lillian Verstynen, and sons Lambert Charles Verstynen Jr., Thomas Calvin Verstynen and Robert (Sara) Verstynen, all of Rockford; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Wilma Kelley; brother-in-law, John (Dorothy) Verstynen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; daughters Mary Wilma, Clara Mary and Cynthia Evelyn; son, Leonard Gerard; brother, Calvin Daniel; and sister, Emma Malloy. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at St. Edward Catholic Church, 3026 11th St., Rockford. Entombment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, with a rosary at 7 p.m., at Anderson-Long-Klontz Funeral Home, 6825 Weaver Road, Rockford. |
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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. |
Mary Emily Marshall, 92, of DeKalb, formerly of Big Rock, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Bethany Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, DeKalb. She was born on April 6, 1919, in DeKalb, the only daughter of Walter and Minnie (Hiner) Smith., Mary was proud to have attended St. Mary's Catholic School, Ellwood School, a country school and the Cortland School. She graduated from DeKalb High School. Mary was united in marriage Feb. 1, 1941, to Mr. Arthur J. Marshall at the Methodist Church in DeKalb, and they spent the next 46 happy years together until his passing on Dec. 26, 1987. Mary and Art farmed in the Big Rock area for more than 30 years. After retirement, they moved back to Mary's family farm in DeKalb. Mary loved the farm and had a keen interest in discussing the crops with her family., Mrs. Marshall was a longtime member of the English Congregational United Church of Christ in Big Rock. Mary had a passion for life and loved to tell stories about the old days. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, the Willing Workers at church, entertaining and traveling; Hawaii and Alaska being her favorite trips. Family, friends and neighbors were of great importance to her. She was always sharp and witty, with a twinkle in her blue eyes. Mrs. Marshall was a homemaker who took great pride in her home and family. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and friends., She is survived by her sons, Joseph (Sharon) Marshall of DeKalb and Earl (Sandy) Marshall of Sugar Grove; her grandchildren, Kevin (Colleen) Marshall of Big Rock, Jennifer (Bill) Cummings of DeKalb, Pamela (Robert) Boyd of Rockford, Jamie (Ron) Donohue of Coweta, Okla., Jeff (Janann) Marshall of DeKalb and David Marshall of Sugar Grove; her great-grandchildren, Christian Boyd of Rockford, Reno Colburn of Big Rock and Katherine Donohue of Coweta, Okla.; sister-in-law, Mary J. Benson of Cortland; niece, Mary M. Benson; nephew, Bob (Frankie) Benson; great-niece, Mary Ann Mathus; and great-great-nephews, Brandon Skau, Bryan Skau and Jeremy Westbrook., She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Marshall; her great-niece, Marie Mathus; and numerous cousins., A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 18, with a luncheon to follow, at the English Congregational United Church of Christ, 301 Rhodes St., Big Rock, with the Rev. Kenneth Kramer officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in DeKalb., Friends can visit from 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 17, at the Nash-Nelson Memorial Chapel, 141 N. Maple St., Hinckley., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the English Congregational United Church of Christ, Big Rock, or the DeKalb County Community Foundation., The family wishes to thank Bethany Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center and DeKalb County Hospice for their kind and professional care., Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory. For information, visit, or call 815-286-3247. |
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GRAND CHAIN -- Mae Dunning Inman, of Sherwood, Ark., formerly of Grand Chain, died May 23, 2011., Services will be at 3:15 p.m. Saturday in Masonic Cemetery at Grand Chain, with the Rev. Ivan Judd officiating., Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak. |
DECATUR - Marcella Dhermy Benton Hutchins, 89, Decatur, died Tuesday (June 14, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. |
HERRIN -- Margaret Poiter, 74, died at 1:41 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau., Arrangements are incomplete at Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin. |
Woody was born June 3, 1931, in Pike County, a son of Lloyd and Marie West Woodward. He first married Viola Baker, then Leta Irene Garnett and lastly, Genevieve Strieker, who preceded him in death., Woody had worked for Packaging Corporation, and was retired from Electric Wheel, now Titan Wheel. Following his retirement, he worked for Burns Security., , and in the U.S. National Guard., He was of the Catholic faith., Woody loved to eat and go fishing and mushroom hunting. He enjoyed country western bands and participating in as many activities as he could while a resident at the Veterans Home., Survivors include his children, Deborah Guthrie and her husband, Gene, of Ursa, Kevin Woodward, David Woodward and Jason Woodward and his wife, Melissa; stepchildren, John (Linda) Strieker, Joel Strieker, Jennifer Brown and Janie (Donnie) Smith; five grandchildren, James Logsdon and his friend Kathy, Daniel (Jammie) Logsdon, Mathew (Rosie) Logsdon, Kristina Woodward and Katie (Christian) Clair; a brother, George Woodward; and two sisters, Carol Gronewold and Pat Cherry. Numerous great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive., He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Genevieve; brothers, Don and Delbert Woodward; and a daughter, Deloris "Jeanie" Reed., SERVICES: 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the All Faiths Chapel of the Illinois Veteran's Home conducted by the Rev. Don Blickhan. Burial with military honors will be in Sunset Cemetery., VISITATION: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel at the Veterans Home., MEMORIALS: Illinois Veterans Home Activities Fund., ARRANGMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. |
MARJORIE E. RICKARD, 88 CAPRON - Marjorie E. Rickard, 88, of Capron died Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Mercy Harvard Care Center in Harvard. Born Jan. 30, 1923, in Capron to George and Margaret (Peterson) Pufahl. She married Donald Rickard on Dec. 12, 1966, in Rockton; he died Dec. 25, 1991. Member of Capron Lutheran Church and the Red Hats Society. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and reading, and was an avid cookbook collector. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Walter) Reese of Harvard; stepdaughter, Linda (Jim) Wolfgram; grandchildren Vicki (Mark) Schulz, Brenda (Bruce) Bruhn, Thomas Hoey and Jeffrey Hoey; great-grandchildren Lizzi Schulz and Brittany Bruhn; three stepgranddaughters; and several stepgreat-grandchildren. Predeceased also by brothers Harold and Clifford Pufahl, and son, Richard W. Hoey. The family would like to give a special thanks to Pastor Carrie Smith of Capron Lutheran Church, Hospice of Northeast Illinois and Mercy Harvard Care Center for their help and service in caring for her. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Capron Lutheran Church, 155 S. Second St., with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.; Pastor Carrie Smith will officiate. Interment in Scottsdale, Ariz. For information, call Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 815-943-5400. Sign the online guestbook at |
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MATTOON - Mary A. Richter, 83, Mattoon, formerly of Lerna, Hoots Haus Restaurant baker, died Monday (June 13, 2011). No services. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home, Neoga. Burial: at a later date. Memorials: Donald "Ed" Richter, Lerna. |
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HOOPESTON – Mary Dorothy Burt, 92, of Danville and formerly of Hoopeston, died at 5:03 a.m. Tuesday (June 14, 2011) at the Hawthorne Inn Nursing Home in Danville. read more |
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DECATUR - Mary Smith Lohr, 87, Decatur, Macon Music employee, died Saturday (June 11, 2011). Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation: one hour before services. Memorials: First Presbyterian Church. Send condolences: |
Thomas, Mary Ahrens Age 91, of rural Burlington, passed away, Saturday, June 11, surrounded by the prayers of her family at Rosewood Care Center in Elgin. She is survived by four children: Howard (Evelyn) Thomas, Peg (Roy) VanMeter, Barbara (Ray) Stuckemeyer all of rural Burlington, IL and James Thomas of Sycamore, IL. Five granddaughters: Karen (Scott) Keneway of Kingston, IL, JoAnne (Gary) Rudsinski of Marengo, IL, Donna Hutsler of DeKalb, IL, Amanda (the late Curt Sunderlage) Stuckemeyer of Elgin, IL and Anna (David) Keehler of Carpentersville, IL; Five great-grandchildren: LCpl Kyle Keneway, Jason Keneway, Lauren Keneway, Brian Hutsler and PFC Michael Hutsler; One Brother, Lee (Mildred) Ahrens of Udina, IL; One favorite cousin, Donald Ahrens of Elgin, IL, Many nieces, nephews and a family of friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Howard B. her parents and her sister Marge Vierig. A memorial service hosted by her church and family will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Congregational Church of Lily Lake, 44W188 Empire Rd., Lily Lake, IL. There will be an hour of visitation from 1-2 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. Rev. Peter Ackermann, pastor of the church, will officiate. Private family interment services have already been held. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name to benefit Vitas Hospice. Checks may be made to the "Vitas Hospice", and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes and memories may also be forwarded to the family at the same address or through |
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James F. McDonald, age 85, beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. McDonald; loving father of Kathy (Gary) Lierly, Terry (Debbie) McDonald, Christine (Chuck) ..... |
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CHAMPAIGN – Meredith P. Marsh, 76, of Champaign passed away at 7:15 a.m. Saturday (June 11, 2011) at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. read more |
Hustad, Michael R. Age 45 of Plainfield, IL at rest suddenly Monday, June 13, 2011. Born October 17, 1965 in Madison, WI, the son of Raymond and Sharon Hustad, Jr. Along with his parents, he is survived by his significant friend Brenda Noe. His sisters Linda Schwab and Laurie (James) Bryant and five nieces and nephews and three great-nieces and nephews. Michael was the nephew of several aunts, uncles, great aunts and great uncles. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents Ray and Kathryn Hustad, Sr., Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Maurice and Virginia Olsen and his uncle Daniel Olsen. Michael was self-employed, working in the home construction/remolding industry. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and playing guitar. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity in memory of Michael. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services with interment at the Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, IL. Visitation Friday, June 17, 2011 from 4:00 8:00 PM at: OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES 15219 S. Joliet Road (Corner of Rts. 30 & 59) Plainfield, IL 60544 Info:(815) 436 9221 or |
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Dr. James Burt Nachman, 62, "Doc Nach", unexpectedly, while rafting in the Grand Canyon. Beloved son of Dr. Adolph (the late Rosalind) Nachman; life-enhancing ..... |
Sheets, Nadine Louise Nadine Louise Sheets (nee Pugh), age 88, died May 16, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Home in Flanagan, IL. Mrs Sheets is survived by her daughters Nancy (Eugene) Wright of Crest Hill, IL, and Sue (John) Drummet of Long Point, IL. She also leaves three granddaughters, Amy (Mike) Kaval of Chicago, Keri Hornat of Chicago, and Beth Drummet of Long Point, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard (Dick) Sheets. Nadine was born in Altoona, Kansas and was formerly a longtime resident of Joliet where she was a member of Ottawa Street Methodist Church. Inurnment service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 1:30 pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL, preceded by a Memorial Visitation from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at: |
Kapinus, Nancy M. (nee Kurth), age 76, at rest Friday June 10 2011 at her late residence with her husband by her side. Survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Donald R. Kapinus, loving children Sue (Larry Neuhauser) Pomykala, Lynn (Raphael) House, Peggy (Terry) Gower, Mike (Karen) Kapinus, Krissy (Jasen) Melahn, Jenny (John) Darby, grandmother of Shaun (Sarah) Pomykala, Mindy Sasser, Stephanie and Nicholas Gower, Staci and Brian Kapinus, Joshua Melahn, Johnny (Sarah McHale) and Erik Darby, great grandmother of Riley Pomykala, Alexis Stiles and Tristan Meiners, sister Mildred (Frank) Darby, sister-in-law Judy (Gordon) Johnson, her beloved pet Bella. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded by her parents Walter and Ruth (nee Johnson) Kurth, granddaughter Ashley Gower. Private services were held for Nancy on Tuesday June 14,2011. Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. |
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Moore, Norma M. 92, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at her home with Vitas Hospice Care. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edward R. Moore. Survived by her daughter, Gina (Greg) Kowalewski, brother, Warren Olson, nephew, Harold (Sheri) Harty, grandkids, Kristy (John) Schillaci, Edward Phillips and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Norma was a Joliet resident for 70 years. Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 9-11 at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park. On line obituary at:, Woodlawn Funeral Home 3201 S. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431 815-725-0100 |
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Dennis O'Leary, 87, native of Glounthane, Co. Kerry, Ireland; beloved son of the late Patrick and Catherine, nee Dennehy; dear brother of Esther (the late ..... |
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Harold L. Pearson, U.S. Marine Corp Veteran. Beloved husband of Arline, nee Grebelis; loving father of Kirt (Michelle) Pearson, Mark (Andrea) Pearson and Valerie ..... |
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Fredric L. Pilz passed away January 22, 2010. He is survived by his wife Connie; his four daughters: Cindy, Caren, Diane, and Christina; five ..... |
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William Pletz, 91 years, died April 28. Son of the late John and Ida Pletz. For service info Lakeview Funeral Home , 1458 W. Belmont ..... |
Paul was born Sept. 19, 1927, in Alexander, Mo., a son of David and Potheny Ellen Saltz Harrett. On Aug. 29, 1953, he married Pauline Tournear in Quincy. She survives., and a Presidential Citation., Paul was a dedicated family man, a loving husband and father. He enjoyed drawing, writing and composing music. He had a song titled "John Glenn" recorded and produced by RCA Records. He was also an amateur inventor and an all around handy man., Survivors in addition to his wife include four children, Shirley (George) Bell of Mounds, Danny K. Harrett of Quincy, Vickie (Marcelo) Villa of Louisiana, Mo., and Ricky (Lori) Harrett of Las Vegas; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends., Paul was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jerome Harrett; a half sister, Frances Shepherd; two great-grandchildren; a niece; and two nephews., SERVICES: 12:15 p.m. Friday prayers at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. in St. Anthony Catholic Church, with the Rev. Thomas Hagstrom officiating. Burial will be in Quincy Memorial Park with military rites by American Legion Post 37., VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home., or Blessing Foundation for Hospice., ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. |
HUTSONVILLE - Pauline "Polly" Randle, 88, Hutsonville, Victor Dana Corporation Kits Department employee, died Monday (June 13, 2011). Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Hutsonville Cemetery. Memorials: Crawford County Senior Citizens Activity Fund. |
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Anna Maria Rakstad, nee Marcantoni, age 63, of Wheeling. Beloved wife of Roger Rakstad; loving mother of Jennifer Lynn (Michael Wallace) Rakstad and Rebecca Ann ..... |
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TAMMS -- Raymond Beasley died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau., Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms. |
DECATUR - Richard D. Boulware, 78, Decatur,, veteran and Department of Public Aid social worker, died Sunday (June 12, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Croninger Cemetery, Cisco with military rites. Memorials: Central Illinois Honor Flight. Send condolences: |
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Richard A. Goodwin, 65, died Monday, June 13, 2011, with his loving wife, Jan, by his side. They were kindred spirits and enjoyed each other's company after 21 years of marriage. On May 19, 1990, he married the former Jan Belt Arnoldi at Main Street... |
ASSUMPTION - Robert passed away June 14, 2011, in his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born December 19, 1923 to Charles R. and Hannah Rebecca (Grammer) Craft. He attended Assumption schools, graduating in 1941. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2011, in Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption with Rev. Tom Compton officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m, Thursday, June 16. also in the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Assumption with full military honors by Tacusah Post #6577, . In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to DMH Cancer Care, or the US Naval Memorial, He enlisted in the, in January 1942, immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor and served nearly the entirety of WW II on the battleship the USS Washington, participating in over 20 major campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He completed his WW II service on the post-commissioning shakedown cruise of the heavy cruiser, the USS Los Angeles. He married Patricia Tankersley on October 30, 1948. They had three sons and three daughters who brought him great joy in his life. His postwar life was interrupted by a recall to active duty during the, during which he served on the carrier, the USS Tarawa, with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. Upon discharge, he resided with his family in Alton, IL, working with the Railway Mail Service for nearly two decades. When that service was discontinued he returned to Assumption with his family. He was initially employed by the Cooperative Grain Services, first as weigh master at the Assumption station and then as manager of the Dunkel Grain station. He later purchased the local grocery store, renamed Craft's Market, and expanded it to triple its original size before retiring in the early 80's. During his years in Assumption he served his community as a Boy Scout Troop Leader, President of the School Board, Commander of the American Legion and two terms as Mayor. As Mayor, he took great satisfaction in securing a dependable and satisfactory water supply for Assumption. During his retirement, he and his wife traveled by RV throughout the United States before settling on Alamo, Texas as their winter home. Robert is survived by his wife Patricia; three sons - Gary of Assumption, Robert of Athens, AL, James of Sherman, IL; and three daughters - Mary Beth Pearson of Aiken, SC. Jeanne Malme and son-in-law Ross Malme of Atlanta, GA and Cynthia Mueller of Naples, FL. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Amber and Joshua Pearson, Shannon and Clinton Mueller; along with five great grandchildren and a sister, Grace Fathauer of Taylorville. Robert was preceded in death by two brothers Charles and William, sisters baby Mildred, Frances Creamer, Gertrude Kercheval, his great granddaughter Mary Kaylynn Pearson and his parents. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
DECATUR - Robert Leon Baltimore, 63, of Decatur, IL answered God's call Friday, June 10, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. Robert was born January 17, 1948 in Decatur, IL, the son of Earl N. Baltimore and Willie M. Bond-Baltimore. Robert married Linda Kay Bond on December 21, 1991. Robert was employed at Caterpillar Tractor Company in Decatur for 43 years. He enjoyed working for Caterpillar and working with his co-workers at Caterpillar. He took great pride in leadership during his tenure at Caterpillar working various jobs (aka Taskforce). The love for his family was evident in Robert's life. He enjoyed gardening and giving the fruit of his labor to anyone that wanted or needed it. He also enjoyed cooking and entertaining his family and friends every chance he got. To cherish fond memories Robert leaves his wife Linda, his mother Willie Baltimore, sons, Lloyd Baltimore (JeTaun); Ricky Cook; daughters Candace Gray, Rosalind Baltimore (Raymond), Andrea Williams (Lorenzo); and Dawn Young-Thomas, all of Decatur. He also leaves brothers, Charles Baltimore (Karen), James Baltimore (Gertrude); and sisters, Barbee Rogers (Billy) and Eula Spates, all of Decatur. He had 15 grandchildren, 6 great grand-children, all of Decatur; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers. Robert's father, maternal and paternal grandparents, an aunt, uncle, and nephew preceded him in death. Robert's family would like to give a special thank you to the 4th and 5th Floor Nursing Staff at DMH, Dr. Perdekamp, Dr. D. Patel, and Dr. DePaz for all the care and kindness shown to Robert during his illness. Celebration of Life Services will be Friday, June 17, 2011 at 11:00 am in Church of the Living God, PGT Temple #1, 1919 N. Martin Luther King Dr. in Decatur. Visitation will be Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 6-8 pm at Moran-Goebel Funeral Home and 1 hour before service on Friday, June 17, 2011 in the church. Entombment will be in Mary Queen of Angels Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the "Flight Home" Ceremony. The family of Robert Leon Baltimore has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at, . Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
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Commander Arthur J. Ruhle, Jr., 81, Retired United States Navy, Veteran Vietnam, Navy flight hours 9,117.9. Beloved husband of Arlene; father of three; grandfather ..... |
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Carlo Scandura, 90, passed away peacefully June 13, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Vera, nee Peters; loving father of Linda (Joe) Kuczak, Kathie, ..... |
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Regina A. Sikma, nee Sobczyk ; beloved wife of 45 years to John; loving mother of Kelly (John) Rekart and Lynn Sikma; proud grandma of ..... |
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Joseph J. Sikora, age 83, loving husband of Clare B. (nee Zalewski); dearest father of Linda Sikora, Kathleen (Steven) Uher, Michael, Andrew, and Daniel ..... |
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Lucille C. Skowron, nee Bartosiewicz , beloved wife of Frank; loving mother of Frank A. Jr. (Theresa) and Daniel (Tamara); dear grandmother of Tricia (Michael) ..... |
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Barbara M. Soberalski, nee Desideri , 63, of Villa Park, IL, beloved wife of Larry; loving daughter of Mary and the late Raymond Desideri; Godmother ..... |
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Electra Spinthur, nee Kallianiotis , born in Tripolis, Greece. Beloved mother of Aphrodite (Dr. John) Cassiani and the late Paul (Valerie); loving grandmother of Paul ..... |
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Wayne F. Stejkowski, age 63. Cherished husband of the late Irene, nee Link; dear brother of Cindy (Joe) Garcia; fond uncle of Tracey (John) Joyce, ..... |
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Rachel Greenstein Stolberg, age 54, beloved wife of Ronald; cherished sister of Morris (Paula) Greenstein, Jeanette Moore, Deborah (Thomas) Clarke, Jody (Shakeel) Syed and ..... |
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Russell K. Strand, age 63; loving son of the late Robert R. And Evelyn H.; dearest brother of Gloria A. (William) Anderson, Melody L. (Michael) ..... |
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John Cyril Sullivan, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, formerly of Oak Lawn, entered the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on June 11, 2011. Beloved ..... |
ALTO PASS -- Seth Edward Bennett, 33, of St. Leonard, Md., passed away May 31., Seth is survived by parents, Steve and Robin Bennett, of Ooltewah, Tenn.; sister, Khristy (Edward) Bond of Maryland; brother, Jason Bennett of Maryland; grandmother, Shirley Bennett of Tennessee, formerly Alto Pass; and grandmother, Joan Courtois, of North Carolina., A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 18, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Villa Ridge, with the Rev. Sam White officiating., For anyone wishing to remember Seth with a memorial, a special fund in his honor has been established at AMG International, 6815 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. |
CASEY - Shirley Jane Brown Johnson, Crown Point, Ind., formally of Casey, died Sunday (June 12, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Markwell Funeral Home, Casey. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Washington Street Cemetery, Casey. Memorials: Chicagoland Christian Village, 6685 E. 117th Ave., Crown Point, IN. Send condolences: |
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DECATUR - Steven William Sebeckis of Bonita Springs, Fla., passed away Friday (June 10, 2011) peacefully surrounded by family and his special friend, Kathleen Cosgrove, after a brave battle with cancer. There will be no services. Memorials: Veterans Administration or Hope Hospice. Steve was born May 5, 1949, in Peoria. He grew up in Decatur where he graduated from Eisenhower High School Class of 1967. After high school he served his country honorably in the Marine Corps for four years where he learned his future career trade, radio communications. Over the span of his life he worked in many cities and many states in both large and small radio markets as an on-air personality. He spent the majority of his later years in Florida, a place he dearly loved. He lived his life to the fullest and was loved by many for his unique ability to always make people smile. Surviving are his mother, Dorothy E. Giese of Bonita Springs, Fla.; daughters, Jill Phillips and Amy Sebeckis, both of Decatur; son, Jody Sebeckis of Woodbridge; grandchildren, Taylor Phillips and Natalie Albright, both of Decatur; Alana Sebeckis of Woodbridge, Va. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father, Barney Sebeckis, with whom he shares a special place in heaven. Steve will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Online guest book at |
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EUREKA — Sue J. Beachler, 78, Eureka, passed away at 5:50 p.m. Monday (June 13, 2011) at Maple Lawn Homes in Eureka, where she was a resident. |
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Lauraine K. Tuber; beloved wife of the late Julian F. Tuber; dear mother of Craig H. (Kay) Tuber and Paula Braun (Michael) Perlstein; loving ..... |
THEODORE TREMULIS, 90 JUANA DIAZ, PUERTO RICO - Theodore Tremulis, 90, of Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, formerly of Rockford, Ill., died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Puerto Rico after a brief illness. Born March 21, 1921, in Rockford, the son of Miltiades and Olga (Mandakos) Tremulis. Graduate of Harlem High School, Class of 1939, he served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines during, . Returning to Rockford after his discharge, he worked at Flowers by Connie for a few years before moving to Ponce, Puerto Rico, and opening the Poinciana Shop, Ponce's leading flower shop, which he owned for more than 30 years before retiring. Survivors include his niece, Joanne C. Tremulis of Chicago. Predeceased by beloved sister, Constance Tremulis; and brothers Angelos and wife, Jean, and Tossie and wife, Beth. Graveside service at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Willwood Burial Park. Visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave. Memorials may be made to The Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago in his name at, or Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago, 157 W. Grand Ave., Chicago IL 60654. To send a condolence, visit |
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WASHINGTON — Todd N. Klendworth, 49, Washington, died at 1:56 a.m. Saturday (June 11, 2011) at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. |
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Elizabeth Neely Vallier, nee Fox , 74, formerly of Chicago; loving mother of Sharon (Ted) Kilburn, Pam (Gary) Koziel, and the late Billy Neely; dear ..... |
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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Millard "Jay" Vlasek Jr., 58, of Crystal Lake, died June 14, 2011. He was a systems analyst for Chicken Unlimited for many years. Beloved son ..... |
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BENTON -- Walter L. "Jerk" Newcomb, 83, passed away at 7:35 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, in Helia Healthcare in Benton., He was born Sept. 1, 1927, in Ewing, the son of Steve and Ortis (Page) Newcomb., Mr. Newcomb married Rudell (Short) Smith on Oct. 25, 1950, and she survives., He was an, veteran, serving during, and the, Mr. Newcomb was retired from AMAX Coal Company., He is survived by his wife, Rudell (Short) Newcomb of Benton; children, Patti Gilbreath and husband, Bill, of Benton, and Mike Newcomb and wife, Kathy of West Frankfort; two grandchildren, Shawn Yadloski and wife, Shauna of Vienna, and Trisha Flechter and husband, Adam, of Sesser; two great-grandchildren, Gracelyn Yadloski and BreeAnna Fletcher; and brother, Ronald Newcomb of Ewing., Mr. Newcomb was preceded in death by his parents., Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Helia Healthcare in Benton and will be accepted at the funeral home at any time. |
DECATUR - Wanda Louise Dieterich, 89, Decatur, died Saturday (June 11, 2011). Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Mount Gilead Cemetery. Memorials: Humane Society of Decatur. Send condolences: |
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Warner L. Coffman Sr., formerly of Carbondale, Ill., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2011, at the Madrid Home in Madrid. Warner was born June 1, 1924, in Ina, Ill., and grew up in Carbondale. He served in the Navy during World War II on... |
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BLOOMINGTON — William "Bill" Alan Brefeld, 66, Bloomington, passed away at 3:36 a.m. Monday (June 13, 2011) at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. |
WILLIAM E. CARTER, 86 ROCKFORD - William E. Carter, 86, of Rockford died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Wesley Willows. Born Nov. 16, 1924, in Rockford, the son of J. Roy and Geneva E. (Downey) Carter. William attended West High School, graduating in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during, . He married Anne Gedmine; she died in 1965; he later married Bettie Ewald, who died in 2005. William worked in the forging and stamping industry from 1946 to 1992; after retirement he worked as a starter at Sandy Hollow Golf Course. Survived by daughters Gail Carter of Pennsylvania, and Claudia (Mark) Crugnale and Deborah Carter, both of California; sons Bruce (Carol) Ewald of Rockford and Greg (Dianna) Ewald of Ohio; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and special friend, Nancy Carter of Rockford. Predeceased also by two sisters. Memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Wesley Willows-Johns Chapel, 4141 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, with Chaplain Bruce Main officiating. Private family burial. Memorials to Wesley Willows Good Samaritan Fund. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave. To share a memory or online condolence, visit olsonfh .com. |
DECATUR - William E. Kazmierski, 68, Decatur, Air Force veteran and retired Caterpillar Inc. employee, died Friday (June 10, 2011). Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Fairlawn Cemetery, with military rites and "Flight Home" ceremony. Arrangements by: Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Memorials: Macon County Animal Shelter. Send condolences: |
WILLIAM LOWREY 'MAC' MCGARY, 91 ROCKFORD - William Lowrey "Mac" McGary, 91, of Rockford died at 9:18 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011, in his home. Born Aug. 29, 1919, in Newcastle, Pa., the son of Lowrey and Margaret (O'Brien) McGary. Mr. McGary served in the U.S., Air Corps as a technical sergeant and was stationed in Smyrna, Tenn., during, . He married Lucille Smith of Watertown, Tenn., on May 15, 1943. His beloved "Ceil" predeceased him Sept. 21, 2007, after 64 years of marriage. Mac was a jeweler and watch repairman at Bolanders, Lindquist and Busch Jewelers. He was an avid baseball player and fan, even being called up to the pros just as he joined the Army. Mr. McGary was beloved by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survived by his children, William David (Julie) McGary of Rockford and Patricia Ann Anagnostakis of Atlanta; son-in-law, Gary Kreitlow of Rockford; grandchildren George Agnos, Alexandra Anagnostakis and James (Alena) Anagnostakis; great-grandchildren Eric, John, Patricia and Kai; brother, Glenn Joe (Luann) McGary of Rockford; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased also by a daughter, Margaret, on April 7, 2010. Memorial visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., North Main Chapel, 2811 N. Main St. Private family service will be held. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, 6885 Vistagreen Way, No. C, Rockford, IL 61107. To share a memory or condolence, visit |
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