Kenneth E. Steele
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...
Edwin Gene Harms
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...
John Chester Traub
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,...
Kalyn Michelle Jacobs
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...
Beverly Joan Grace
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,...
Charles Sasse Jr.
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...
James F. King
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...
Charles Steidinger
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...
Hila Ferguson
Aug 26, 2026
Pontiac – Hila Ferguson, 96, of Pontiac, died at 2:57 am, August 26, 2026, at Evenglow Nursing Home, Pontiac.
Her funeral will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Chenoa United Methodist Church. Pastor Charles Mendoza and Deb Honegger will be officiating. Burial will be in Chenoa Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 am, on Wednesday also...
Kenneth Charles Abels
Aug 19, 2026
Kenneth Charles Abels, 38, Forrest, died at 9:52 am Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
Visitation will be 10:00 to 10:45 am Wednesday, August 26, 2026 followed by his funeral service at 11:00 am at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Pastor Daryl Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury. The family suggest memorials be...
Anthony J. Reis
Aug 16, 2026
Fairbury- Anthony J. Reis, 41, of Normal, passed away at 11:56 am, August 16, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center Normal.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 22 2026, at St. Andrew Catholic Church Fairbury. Fr. Scott Archer will be officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Fairbury.
A visitation will be held 4-8 pm...
Goldie Marie Carlson
Aug 15, 2026
Fairbury – Goldie Marie Carlson, 102 of Fairbury, passed away at 11:18pm on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Goldwater Care, Pontiac.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Fairbury; with Rev. Jerry Good officiating. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be...
Betty Ochoa
Aug 13, 2026
Pontiac – Betty Ochoa, 89, of Pontiac, passed away at 2:15 pm, August 13,2026, at St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.
Cremation has been accorded.
Betty was born March 16, 1937, in Macksville, KS, the daughter of Ivan and Ethel Hamilton Ansel. They preceded her in death. She married Candelario “Candy” Ochoa. He died in 2000.
Surviving are her children, Martha (Jeff) Williams...
Joyce A. Barnes
Aug 9, 2026
Joyce A. Barnes, 79, of North Fort Myers Florida, formerly of Fairbury passed away at 8:58 am Sunday August 9, 2026 at Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral, Florida.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 17, 2026 at South Graceland Cemetery in Fairbury with Wayne Kurth officiating.
The family suggests memorials be given to Lake Arrowhead Business...
Elsie Schaffer
Aug 9, 2026
Fairbury – Elsie Schaffer, 100, of Fairbury, passed away at 10:30 am, August 9, 2026, in Fairbury.
Her funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 14, 2026, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.
Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 pm, Thursday, August 13, 2026, also at the funeral home and 9-10:00 am on Friday,...
Marilyn Elliott
Aug 4, 2026
Marilyn Elliott, 90, of Fairbury, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Cropsey United Methodist Church. Visitation with the family will be on the same day at the church from 1-2:15 pm and a reception will follow the service at the church...
Gary Dreher
Aug 2, 2026
Chenoa - Gary Dreher, age 82, passed into the arms of the Lord on August 2, 2026. As per his wishes, cremation rites were accorded. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his daughters, Dawn (Dave) Malone, Chenoa, and Melanie (Ted) Weiss, Joliet; his eight grandchildren, Hayley (Brandon) Beyers, Fairbury; Jack...
Sharon Barker
Aug 2, 2026
Cooksville – Sharon Barker, 81, of Cooksville, passed away peacefully at home at 3:10 pm, on August 2, 2026.
A graveside will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 7, 2026, at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington.
Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 pm, Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice of charity.
Sharon...
William C. "Bill" Munz
Aug 1, 2026
Fairbury - William “Bill” Conrad Munz, 67, of Fairbury, IL passed on Saturday, August 1, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to all. His presence will be deeply missed.
Bill was born in Joliet, IL on January 24, 1959. He grew up in Fairbury, IL. He lived in the same...
Bertha Marie Sharp
Jul 21, 2026
Chatsworth - Bertha Marie Sharp, 102, Pontiac and formerly of Chatsworth, died at 4:47pm Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Goldwater Care, Pontiac.
Visitation will 4 -7:00 pm, Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the United Methodist Church, Chatsworth. Her graveside service will be 10:00 am, Friday, July 31, 2026 at Brenton Cemetery, Piper City. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of...
