Robert E Cooperider
Dec 29, 2025
Robert Eugene Cooperider passed away from this life on December 29, 2025, at HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in Fairbury, IL on January 18, 1947, the son of Wendell and Josephine (Brucker) Cooperider. He spent his formative years in Cropsey, IL where he lived with his brother and sisters. During these years he...
Carl H. Russell
Feb 13, 2026
Carl Holmand Russell peacefully passed away at 8:10 p.m. on February 13, 2026, joining his beloved Esther Anne Little Russell, whom he had cherished for 67 years before her passing in 2022. Born August 16, 1935, in Morgan County, Alabama, to Benjamin Harrison and Venie “Nancy” Hanes Russell.
Carl was the son of a family that deeply valued its heritage. He...
Paul W Burmeister
May 26, 2026
Paul W. Burmeister, 73, Fairbury, died at 3:40 am Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Carle Eureka Hospital, Eureka.
He was born August 20, 1952 in Midlothian, IL the son of Rev. Wilbert and Norma Thielker Burmeister. He married Donna Frantz of Cullom on July 14, 1973 in Chatsworth, IL. She survives in Fairbury.
Other survivors include one son, Ryan (Lisa Sieg) Burmeister,...
Roy Stanley Pondel
May 24, 2026
Roy Stanley Pondel, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home in Springfield, IL. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home - Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.
A private family service will be held.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Roy’s name to the American Heart Association.
Roy was born on November 15, 1943 in Chicago, IL the son...
Harold Willke
May 22, 2026
Anchor – Harold D. Willke, 88, of Pontiac and formerly of Saybrook and Anchor, passed away at 9:53 pm, May 22, 2026, at Goldwater Care, Pontiac.
His funeral will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Anchor. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 pm, Tuesday, May...
Denver Mack Wahls
May 20, 2026
Strawn - Denver Mack Wahls, 3-month infant son died at 4:51pm, Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Children’s Hospital, Peoria.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Strawn Cemetery, Strawn. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the family of Denver.
Denver...
Kimberly K. Barnes
May 12, 2026
Kimberly K. Barnes - It's with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of another treasure in our family. Our dearly beloved Kim passed away Tuesday May 12, 2026 in Gulf Breeze, FL.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of...
Judith A. Slagel
May 11, 2026
Judith A. Slagel, 85, Fairbury, died at 8:53pm Monday, May 11, 2026 at her residence, Fairbury.
Miss Slagel was born June 30, 1940 in Fairbury, IL the daughter of Raymond J. and Caroline Zimmerman Slagel.
Survivors include six brothers, Ray (Gladys) Slagel Jr., Ron (June) Slagel, Jim (Lucy) Slagel, Al (Mary Beth) Slagel, all of Fairbury, Lynn (Kathy) Slagel, Pontiac, Tim (Barb)...
Connie Dassow
May 4, 2026
Connie Marie Maubach Dassow, 74, Chatsworth, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 4, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Her celebration of life will be 10:00am, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the United Methodist Church of Chatsworth with Pastor Deb Honegger and Barb Schlatter officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4-7:00pm, Friday, May 8, 2026, at the United Methodist Church, Chatsworth...
Kenneth E Broquard
May 3, 2026
Kenneth E. Broquard, 95, Fairbury, died at 2:45 am Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Serenity Villa, Fairbury.
His funeral will be 10:30 am Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Paul Wier officiating. Burial will be in South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday and 9:30 to 10:15 am Thursday at Duffy-Pils Memorial...
Randy James Edwards
Apr 27, 2026
Randy J Edwards, 69, of Chatsworth died on April 27, 2026 at OSF St Joseph in Bloomington. Randy was a lifelong resident of Chatsworth, the son of James and Shirley Edwards. He worked his entire life at Nichols-Homeshield and then Quanex. He was an avid sports fan, whether it be the Washington Redskins, the Chicago White Sox, Dirt Track Racing...
Ryan Patrick Doran
2026
Bloomington – Ryan Patrick Doran, 41, of Bloomington formerly of Fairbury passed away at 11:41am, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his residence in Bloomington.
There will be a private family graveside service at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury; with Pastor Lyn Kern officiating. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to American...
Ella Mae Shoemaker
Apr 16, 2026
Ella Mae Shoemaker, 90, of Colfax passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at The Loft of Eureka.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Colfax Christian Church. Jessica Williams will be officiating.
Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 am...
Patsy Causeman
Apr 14, 2026
Urbana – Patsy Causeman, 85, of Urbana, formerly of Colfax, passed away at 5:15 pm, April 14, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Cremation has been accorded.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Pastors Ray and Dana Pratt will be officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
Friends may greet...
Larry L. Corey
Apr 13, 2026
Larry L. Corey, 68, Fairbury, died at 9:57 am Monday, April 13, 2026, at his residence, Fairbury.
His funeral will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor J.D. Buchenau officiating. Burial will be in Cropsey Twp. Cemetery, Cropsey with full military rites accorded by the Fairbury VFW and American Legion post.
Visitation will...
Gladys Ruth Wessels
Apr 11, 2026
Gladys Ruth Wessels, 94, Fairbury, died at 11:20 pm Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Cropsey United Methodist Church with Pastor Michelle Gierman officiating. Burial will be in Strawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 am Saturday also at the church. The family suggests memorials...
Robert "Bob" C. Wheelwright
Apr 8, 2026
Benson – Robert C. Wheelwright, 81, of Benson, died at 11:16 pm, April 8, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, April 13, 2026, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Benson. Fr Justin Ramza will be officiating.
Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Benson.
Visitation will be held from 2-5:00...
Charles W. Schieler
Mar 29, 2026
Charles W. Schieler, 79, Chenoa, died at 6:25 pm Sunday, March 29, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Visitation will be 9:30 to 11:00 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 followed by his funeral service at 11:00 am. Pastor Jeff Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery at a later date. The family suggests memorials be given...
Steven R. Stork
2026
Forrest – Steven Ray Stork, 70, of Forrest, passed away at 10:00am, Saturday March 28, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.
Visitation will be from 4-8:00pm, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to SELCAS, Fairbury or OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.
A Graveside service will be held...
Phyllis Ann Adams
2026
Chenoa–Phyllis Ann Adams, 89, of Chenoa passed away at 3:14 am, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Inn at Evenglow, Pontiac.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm. Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at Christ Community Church, Chenoa with Pastor Tim Huber officiating. Interment will follow in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa.
Visitation will be 1 to 3 pm, Wednesday, April 1st, 2026...
