Obituary Listing

Mar 7, 2025

Wendy J. Sparks, 67, Fairbury, died at 1:52 pm Friday, March 7, 2025 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.

Wendy was born April 11, 1957 in Fairbury, IL the daughter of Glenn A. and Elva "Jean" Weakman Sparks Sr.

Survivors include her brother, Jay (Lisa) Sparks, Normal, IL, a sister, Becca (Larry) Maurer,...

Mar 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dean Eugene Wessels on March 5, 2025. Dean was born on October 28, 1962, in Fairbury, Illinois to Harlan Wessels and Cheryl Travis. Cheryl survives in Pontiac, IL. He was loved by his brothers and sisters Diane Williams (her husband Ronald), Darlene Rexroad (her husband Max), Dale Wessels...

Mar 5, 2025

Chenoa – Thomas Ronald Gentes, 71, of Chenoa, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service will be held at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Gentes was born August...

Mar 2, 2025

Wilma I. Humphrey, 97, of Normal, passed away on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at Sugar Creek Care Center in Normal.

A private family graveside service will be held.

Memorial donations can be made in Wilma's name to the American Alzheimer's Association.

Wilma was born on August 6th, 1927, in Bloomington, the daughter of...

Mar 2, 2025

Carol A. Taylor (nee Trowbridge) of Chatsworth, IL, transitioned into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at OSF St James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, IL.

Cremation will be accorded following her gift to the Anatomical Gift Association.

Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, IL is in charge of arrangements. There will be no services...

Mar 1, 2025

Chenoa – Bryan D. Underwood, 62 of Chenoa, passed away at 11:28 am, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his residence in Chenoa.

Mr. Underwood was born July 10, 1962 in Normal; a son to Donald and Ramona (Seal)Underwood.  His parents preceded him in death.

Bryan is survived by his siblings, Bobby (Connie...

Feb 28, 2025

Pontiac – Shelly Marie Green, 61 of Pontiac, passed away at 7:57 am, on Friday, February 28, 2025 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation for friends and family will be from 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Interment will...

Feb 22, 2025

Blackstone – Brenda L. Lucus, 68, passed away at 9:37 am, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at OSF Center for Health, Streator.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial service at 12:00 noon, Friday, March 28th, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Burial will follow the service in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa.

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Feb 22, 2025

Robert Dean Greenlee, 92, of Anchor, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his son's home in Oklahoma

Duffy-Pils Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St Jude Children's Hospital

Dean (as he was known by) was born on October 15, 1932, in Bloomington,...

Feb 19, 2025

Kenneth W. Kafer, 78, Fairbury, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his residence in Mesa, AZ.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the First Baptist Church, Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating.  Burial will be at South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00pm Wednesday at...

Feb 18, 2025

Ronald E. Shoemaker, 89, of Colfax, passed away on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, at his home in Colfax.

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 Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Colfax Christian Church.

There will be...

Feb 9, 2025

Forrest – Barbara Ann (Ricketts) Allen, 76, passed away at 9:24 am, on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Goldwater Care, Gibson City.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Friday, February 14, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Burial will follow the service in Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest.

Visitation will be 11 am to 1:00...

Feb 3, 2025

Jose L. Ortega, 67, of Gridley, passed away on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is charge of arrangements.

A celebration of life will be held on March 8th, 2025, from 12:00 – 5:00 pm at the Event Center...

Jan 24, 2025

Fairbury – Peter B. Schaffer, 102, of Fairbury, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Fairbury, IL.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at the Christian Apostolic Church, Forrest. Ministers of the church will be officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from...

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...