Obituary Listing

Sep 1, 2026

Beverly Joan Grace, 93, Fairbury, died at 11:50 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Fairview Haven Retirement Home, Fairbury.

Mrs. Grace was born February 25, 1933 in Pontiac, IL the daughter of Karl and Minnie Shephard Klein. She married LeRoy David Grace on February 17, 1952 in Pontiac, IL. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1999.

Survivors include five children,...

2025

BLOOMINGTON — Allen Michael Skaggs, 42, of Bloomington, died at 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, doing one of the things he loved most: riding his motorcycle, just like his father taught him, and like he was starting to teach his own son.

Allen was born May 26, 1983, in Biloxi, Mississippi, the son of Randy Howard...

Oct 10, 2026

Fairbury — Catherine “Cathie” Bashford, 81, of Chenoa, passed away at 4:27 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Carle Bromen Regional Medical Center in Normal.

Cathie was born on November 26, 1944, in Pontiac, a daughter of Charles “Fred” and Catherine (Kunkel) Eppel. She married Floyd Bashford on September 13, 1963. He preceded her in death on October 27, 2013.

Survivors include...

2026

Fairbury - David Ray McMinn, 79, passed away at 10:29 p.m. on October 9, 2026, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, after a long courageous battle with COPD.

Mr. McMinn was born on August 13, 1947 in Peru, IN, the son of Ray and Margaret (Brown) McMinn. On May 9, 1967, Dave married the love of his life, Diane...

Oct 6, 2026

Ruth Ann Vance of Colfax, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at the age of 74.

Friends may greet the family from 12:00-4:00 pm, on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Cooksville Fire Department.

Private family burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Colfax.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital.

Ruthie was born on August 6, 1952, in Anchor, Illinois, to...

Oct 3, 2026

Pontiac — Duane L. Currington, 84, of rural Pontiac, passed away at 8:02 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at OSF St. Paul’s Medical Center in Mendota.

He was born on December 29, 1941, in Fairbury, Duane was the son of Thomas and Fern (Williams) Currington. On October 29, 1961, he married the love of his life, Diana Campbell. Together, they...

Oct 3, 2026

Forrest – Colin S. Thomsen, 37, of Forrest, passed away at 2:49 pm, October 3, 2026, at his residence.

His funeral will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Chatsworth United Methodist Church. Barb Schlatter will be officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9-11:00 am, Saturday, October 10th, at the church.

Memorials may be made to Emili Sargeant, for the...

Oct 3, 2026

Barbara Ann Graves, aged 77, passed away peacefully at home, in rural Pontiac surrounded by family on October 2nd, 2026 at 4:00 pm. A devoted wife of over 60 years and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Barb’s life was centered on her family.

Born Barbara Ann Dunham on March 29, 1949 in Fairbury, Illinois, she was the middle of three...

Oct 2, 2026

Gina Vanover, 34, Fairbury, died at 1:13 am Friday, October 2, 2026 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Inurnment will take place in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to the family.

Gina was born February 21, 1992 in Naperville, IL...

Sep 25, 2026

Streator – Judith A. Cox, 88, of Streator, passed away at 6:35 am, September 25, 2026, at her sister’s residence in Fairbury.

Cremation has been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Fairbury.

Memorials may be made to Fairview haven Serenity Villas, Fairbury.

Judith was born August 19, 1938, in Fairbury,...

Sep 23, 2026

Chenoa – Rosaura “Rose” Seal, 77 of Chenoa, passed away at 9 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at the ARC in El Paso, IL.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 am, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday also at the funeral home in Chenoa with Pastor David Heath officiating....

Sep 22, 2026

Paul G. Augsburger, 80, of Fairbury, died at 9:22 am Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Paul was born September 30, 1945 in Highland, IL, the son of George and Viola Weishaupt Augsburger.

Survivors include significant other, Jan Kester of Fairbury, son; Paul (Tania Farries) of Chicago, IL, daughter; Peggy Augsburger of Gallatin, TN, Step-sons; Matt (Jayme)...

Sep 21, 2026

Chenoa – Charles Robert Kylander, 79, of Chenoa IL, passed away at 1:48 pm, September 21, 2026, at Westminster Village, Bloomington IL.

Cremation has been accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Chenoa Public Library or St. Paul’s Lutheran of Chenoa.

Charles was born February 16, 1947, in Winfield, IL, and grew up...

Sep 16, 2026

Chenoa – Kenneth Earl Steele, 79, passed away at 3:32 pm, Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at his residence in Chenoa.

Kenneth was born September 15, 1947 in Estillfork, Alabama, son of John and Beluah Marcumm Steele. He married Marie Bogdamic, on July 7, 1971 in Scottsboro, Alabama. His wife Marie survives in Chenoa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four...

Sep 16, 2026

Edwin Gene Harms, 98. Fairbury and formerly of Forrest, died at 1:03pm Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Serenity Villa, Fairbury.

His funeral will be at 10:00 am Saturday, September 19, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Forrest with Pastor Dave Castner officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Twp. Cemetery, Wing with full military rites accorded by the J.A. Folwell American...

Sep 4, 2026

John Chester Traub of Fairbury, Illinois was welcomed into heaven on September 4th, 2026. During his 66 years John impacted many with his humor, work ethic, love, and steadfast faith. John leaves behind his best friend and wife of 45 years Dede (Ifft) Traub of Fairbury, his beloved father-in-law Arnold Ifft, his two sisters Debra (Steve) Roach, West Palm Beach,...

Sep 1, 2026

NASHVILLE, TN — Kalyn Michelle Jacobs, 40, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away at home of natural causes on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 2-4 PM at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa on October 3, 2026 followed by a celebration of Kalyn’s life at OB's Cervezaria, Chenoa starting at...

Aug 28, 2026

Charles Sasse, of Fairbury, IL passed away at 10:48am, August 28, 2026, following 100 years of caring and meaningful life.

Charlie was born November 13, 1925, in Henderson, KY, the son of Charles David Sasse, Sr and Rosalee (Weiner) Sasse. He married Goldia L. Steele on January 23, 1944, and had 81 years of loving marriage, prior to her passing.

Charlie is...

Aug 28, 2026

Naperville – James F. King, 84, of Naperville, passed away at 8:40 am, August 28, 2026, at The Auburge at Naperville.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, August 31, 2025, at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Fairbury. Fr. Scott Archer will be officiating.

Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be held from 9-9:45 am, Monday...

Aug 28, 2026

Fairbury – Charles Steidinger, 88, of Fairbury, passed away at 6:16 am, August 28, 2026, at his residence.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Christian Apostolic Church, Forrest. Ministers of the church will be officiating.

Burial will be in South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be held from 4-8:00 pm, Monday, August 31, 2026, at Duffy-Pils Memorial...