Michael Lorch
Nov 8, 2026
Fairbury – Michael Duane Lorch, 67, passed away at 5:03 am, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.
His funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, November 16, 2026, at First Baptist Church, Fairbury. Pastors Daryl Evans and Brian King will be officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.
Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 am,...
Jeffrey "Jeff" K. Todd
Nov 6, 2026
Chenoa - Jeffrey “Jeff” Kent Todd, 75, of Chenoa, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
Jeff’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Chenoa United Methodist Church. Rev. Charles J. Mendoza and Pastor Deborah Honegger will officiate. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm on...
Beverly Ann Kaisner
Nov 4, 2026
Beverly Ann (Close) Kaisner, 91, of Pontiac, IL, went to Heaven on November 4, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 6, 1935, in Rockford, IL to James and Bernice (Bradshaw) Close, Beverly lived a life rooted in faith, family, and love for others.
Beverly graduated from Pontiac Township High School in 1953. She...
Rosa A. Wing
Nov 2, 2026
Pontiac — Rosa Ann Wing, 81, of Pontiac, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare in Pontiac.
Rosa was born on January 1, 1945, in Clarksville, TN; a daughter to Joseph H. and Willie Anne (Baggett) Black. She married Robert C. Wing on September 26, 1964 in Moose Heart, IL. Her husband Robert “Bob”, survives...
Carol Ann Smallwood
Nov 1, 2026
Carol Ann Smallwood, 86, Brighton, CO, passed away peacefully with her loved ones around her Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Collier Hospice, Wheat Ridge, CO.
Mrs. Smallwood was born November 13, 1939, in Pontiac, IL, the only child of Clarence and Pearl Holmes Asper. She married Donald Smallwood on April 22, 1962, at First United Methodist Church in Pontiac, IL. He...
Patricia Ann Sinnett
Oct 24, 2026
Forrest – Patricia Ann Sinnett, 90, of Forrest, passed away at 9:14 am October 24, 2026, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.
Cremation has been accorded. Private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Forrest Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to SELCAS or Team Gage for T1D-Type One Diabetes.
Patricia was born March 2, 1936, in...
Michael Peters
Oct 20, 2026
Fairbury – Michael Peters, 75, of Fairbury, passed away at 8:45 pm, October 20, 2026, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
Visitation will be held from 2-4:00 pm, Saturday, October 24,2026, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Family asks you wear your favorite team apparel.
Interment will be held at a later date in Chenoa Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Prairie...
Richard James Moran
Oct 15, 2026
Richard James Moran, 90, died on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his residence in Fairbury. In his final days, he spoke of Mother Mary, finding comfort in her presence as he prepared for his final journey.
Cremation rites have been accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. A gathering in Richard’s honor will be held at a later date. In lieu of...
Karon Ann Burton
Oct 15, 2026
Karon Ann (Foley) Burton, 84, of Pontiac, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Karon was a loving wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and a wonderful source of love and encouragement to those fortunate enough to know her.
Karon had a love for traveling and attending bluegrass festivals, where she enjoyed the music, friendships, and memories made along...
Pauline Grace Waters
Oct 14, 2026
Pauline Grace Waters, 92, Bloomington and Fairbury died at 11:35 am Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at The Carriages of Bloomington.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury with Pastor Lyn Kern officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Pontiac.
Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:45 am Monday also at the...
Catherine "Cathie" L. Bashford
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...
David Ray McMinn
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...
Ruth Vance
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...
Duane L. Currington
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...
Colin S. Thomsen
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...
Barbara Ann Graves
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...
Gina Vanover
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...
Judith A. Cox
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,...
Rosaura "Rose" Seal
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....
Paul G Augsburger
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)...
