Obituary Listing

Jan 24, 2025

Melba A. Zimmerman, 94, Fairbury, died at 6:22 am Friday, January 24, 2025 at Serenity Villa, Fairbury.

Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Forrest with Ministers of the Church officiating.  Burial will be in the North Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Forrest.

Visitation will be...

Jan 20, 2025

Thelma Maier, 95, formerly of Forrest, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

She was born March 13, 1929 the daughter of Sam and Lydia Sohn Maier.

She graduated from Forrest Twp. High School in 1946 and then worked in the school office until 1985.  She served as an...

Jan 20, 2025

Goldia Sasse, of Fairbury, IL passed away at 2:54am, January 20, 2025, following 100 years of caring and meaningful life.

Goldia was born December 14, 1924, in Robards, KY, the daughter of Randal and Ora Lee (Denton) Steele. She married Charles D. Sasse on January 23, 1944, and they were about to celebrate 81 years of loving...

Jan 17, 2025

Fairbury – Michael Howard Ramsey, 73, passed away at 8:05 am, on Friday, January 17, 2025 at his residence in Fairbury.

Mr. Ramsey was born August 24, 1951 in Pontiac; a son to Howard and Lillian (Cooper)Ramsey.  He married Diana Wells on August 26, 1972 in Pontiac.  His wife, Diana survives in Fairbury. His parents, three sisters,...

Jan 17, 2025

Coal City – Jerry Boice, 73, of Coal City, passed away at 7:25pm, January 17, 2025, at Arcadia Care of Morris.

His funeral will be held at 1:00pm, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Pastor Kathy Newnam will be officiating.

Burial will be in Irish Grove Cemetery, Greenview.

Visitation will...

Jan 11, 2025

Robert Oran Linder, 75, of Austin Texas, died on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 of complications from dementia. Bob was retired from a lifelong career with State Farm Insurance.

Bob was born on October 14th, 1949 in Geneva, Illinois to parents Donald and Betty(McIlvaine) Linder and lived and attended schools in St. Charles, Illinois. Growing up, Bob served...

Jan 11, 2025

Fairbury – Christopher Michael Smith, 36, of Fairbury, passed away at 6:55pm, January 11, 2025, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5-7:00pm, Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

Cremation will follow after the visitation and burial will be in Graceland Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of...

Jan 10, 2025

Bryan Hildensperger, 38, Fairbury, died at 5:55 pm Friday, January 10, 2025 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Bryan was born December 9, 1986 in Pontiac, IL the son of Michael and Darlene Pickett Hildensperger. Survivors include his mother, Darlene Hildensperger, Fairbury, one brother, James (Asha) Hildensperger, Amsterdam, Netherlands and one sister, Kathryn (Chris) Weeks, Altha, Fl. Bryan was a...

Jan 10, 2025

Chenoa- Pamela M. Birge, 69, of Chenoa, passed away at 10:40 pm, Friday, January 10, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph's Medical Center, Bloomington.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Her funeral service will follow, beginning at 3:00 pm with Pastor Andrew Gerber officiating. Cremation...

Jan 7, 2025

The Celebration of Life for Marjorie and Raymond Mishler will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home in Fairbury. A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm. Funeral service will follow, beginning at 2:00 pm with Wayne Kurth officiating.

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Marjorie E. Mishler, 102, of Fairbury passed away at 11:53 pm...

Jan 5, 2025

The celebration of life for Gary Elliot, who died on January 5th, 2025, will be on Sunday, March 23rd. Church service will be held at Cropsey Methodist Church at 2:00 pm . Following the church service until 7:00 pm family and friends are invited to Indian Creek Country Club, in Fairbury, for fellowship and food.

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Dec 27, 2024

Angelica Rodriguez, 78, of Colfax, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Arc at Normal. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Funeral service will follow, beginning at 11:00 am, with Fr. Jack Swoik...

Dec 25, 2024

Bettina Brim Morris, 100, of Chenoa, IL died at home surrounded by the love of family on December 25, 2024.

Betty was born April 29, 1924 in Perry, IL the daughter of Genevieve Dorsey and Robert L. Brim.  She was the second of three children.  She married Virgil E. Morris on August 10, 1947 in Perry. They...

Dec 20, 2024

Fairbury – Kathy Poppe, 76, of Fairbury, passed away at 8:31pm, December 20, 2024, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Cremation has been accorded.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00pm, Monday, December 30, 2024, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  Visitation will be held from 10-12:00pm also on Monday at the funeral...

Dec 20, 2024

Pontiac - Paul David Kauffman, 77, passed away on December 20, 2024, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Mr. Kauffman was born September 12, 1947; a son to Paul F. and Genevieve (Stockum)Kauffman.  His parents preceded him in death.

David grew up in Chenoa, Illinois, where he spent his formative years....

Dec 17, 2024

Pontiac – Margaret "Peg" Therese Garrels, 78, of Pontiac, passed away at 6:02 am, December 17, 2024, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

A graveside service at 12:30pm, Friday, December 20, 2024, at Forrest Township Cemetery. Wayne Kurth will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 11-12:00pm, Friday, December 20, 2024, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury....

Dec 10, 2024

Frederick Kilcullen, 81, of Chenoa, passed away at 10:02 am on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

Prior to the funeral service there will be a visitation from 9:00 – 9:45 am on Monday, December 16th, 2024, at...

Dec 8, 2024

Dennis A. Johnson, 70, of Fairbury, passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, at Allure of Galesburg Nursing Facility. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Dennis was born October 24, 1954, in Fairbury, the son of Earl and Pauline (Hakes) Johnson. He attended Fairbury-Cropsey High School.

He...

Dec 2, 2024

Fairbury – Edna I. Steidinger, 84 of Fairbury, died at 2:15am, Monday, December 2, 2024, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be directed to Fairview Haven Retirement Community or SELCAS (South East Livingston...

Dec 1, 2024

Nancy J. Welborn, 69, of Fairbury, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Her visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

Funeral service will begin on Wednesday, December 4th, at 10:00 am, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Fairbury, with the Ministers of the Church...