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Vicki Lynne Reato

Vicki Lynne Reato

Oct 5, 2011

Vicki Lynne Reato, 62, Chenoa died at 10:55 pm Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at OSF St. James – John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. She was born February 12, 1949 in Kankakee, IL the daughter of Kenneth and Elinore St. Piere Silsbee. Surviving are her children, Billy Harville, Kentucky, Denise Kelly, Paducah, KY, three sisters, Bonita Silsbee, Chenoa, IL, Cheryl Perry,...

Walter Carl Poppe

Walter Carl Poppe

Oct 5, 2011

Walter Carl Poppe, 95, of Gibson City formerly of Colfax, passed away at 11:58 pm, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at his residence in Gibson City. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial service will take place at 11 am, Monday, October 10, 2011 at the American Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gibson City, with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Inurnment will follow...

Florence E. Dameron

Florence E. Dameron

Oct 4, 2011

Fairbury – Florence E. Dameron, 86, of Fairbury passed away at 11:45 am October 4, 2011 at Fairview Haven Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury. The family requests casual attire. Pastor Steven Livengood will be officiating. Memorials may be made to the Brian J. Munz Safety Complex,...

Arnold H. Brucker

Arnold H. Brucker

Oct 3, 2011

Cropsey – Arnold H. Brucker, 81, of Normal formerly of Cropsey, passed away at 6:55 am, October 3, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center, Normal. His funeral will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 5-7:00pm on Wednesday, October 5,...

Florence M. Day

Florence M. Day

Oct 3, 2011

Florence M. Day, Fairbury died on her 100th birthday at 5:05am Monday, October 3, 2011 at Fairview Haven Nursing Home, Fairbury. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the First United Methodist church, Fairbury with Rev. Steven Livengood officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Ruby Rudell Rocke

Ruby Rudell Rocke

Sep 29, 2011

Ruby Rudell Rocke 93, of Pontiac formerly of Chenoa passed away at 11:30 pm, Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Asta Care Center, Pontiac. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Chenoa United Methodist Church, Chenoa with Pastor Carrie Carnes officiating. Burial will follow in Waldo Twp. Cemetery, rural Gridley. Visitation will be from 5 to...

Harold Delbert Martins

Harold Delbert Martins

Sep 27, 2011

Lexington – Harold Delbert Martins, 91, of Chenoa formerly of Lexington, passed away September 27, 2011 at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community. Harold's funeral will be at 11:00am, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Duffy-PIls Memorial Home, Colfax, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor David Bergelin will be officiating. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Memorials in Harold's name may be...

Mary Ann Martha Milton

Mary Ann Martha Milton

Sep 26, 2011

Colfax – Mary Ann Martha Milton, 84, of Colfax passed away at 3:22 am, September 26, 2011 at Asta Care Center of Colfax. Her funeral will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday, September28, 2011 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Greg Summers will be officiating. Burial will be Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Mary Ann was born June...

Charlotte E. Barnes

Charlotte E. Barnes

Sep 26, 2011

Charlotte E. Barnes 73, of Chenoa passed away at 9:31 am, Monday, September 26, 2011 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Chenoa Cemetery, Chenoa. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 pm,...

Golda I Nims

Golda I Nims

Sep 26, 2011

Golda I. Nims, 88, Vandalia and formerly of Fairbury died at 5:35 pm Monday, September 26, 2011 at the Vandalia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Vandalia. A graveside VFW Ladies Auxiliary service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, September 30, 2011 at Avoca Twp. Cemetery, Fairbury. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Nims was born October...

Wanda June Hensley

Wanda June Hensley

Sep 20, 2011

Wanda June Hensley 67, of Chenoa passed away at 8:00 am, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Chenoa Cemetery, Chenoa with Pastor Heidi Punt officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Duffy-Pils Memorial Home,...

Ernest A. "Ernie" Schove

Ernest A. "Ernie" Schove

Sep 20, 2011

Ernest "Ernie" Schove 54 of Fairbury passed away at 2:52 pm, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City, IL. Funeral services will be 2 pm, Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Tom Krieger officiating. Burial will follow in Avoca Twp. Cemetery, rural Fairbury with military rites conducted by Fairbury American Legion post...

Allie Marie Mizell

Allie Marie Mizell

Sep 18, 2011

Marie Mizell Colfax – Allie Marie Mizell, 86, of Normal formerly of Colfax passed away at 3:08 pm Sunday, September 18, 2011 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Her funeral will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, September 23, 2011 at Colfax United Methodist Church. Rev. Grant Armstrong will be officiating. Burial will be at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax....

Shirley Jeanne Dohman

Shirley Jeanne Dohman

Sep 16, 2011

Shirley Jeanne Dohman, 79, Fairbury died at 3:15 am Friday, September 16, 2011 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30am Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at St. John's Catholic Church, Cullom with Fr. David Sabel officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic cemetery, Cullom. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, September...

Lisa Sue Loyer

Lisa Sue Loyer

Sep 12, 2011

Lisa Sue Loyer, 31 of Graymont, formerly of Chenoa, passed away at 3:00 am, Monday, September 12, 2011 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Livingston County. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of life service will take place at 2 pm on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the...

Elna Winterland Wainwright

Elna Winterland Wainwright

Sep 11, 2011

Streator – Elna Winterland Wainwright, 75, of Streator, passed away September 11, 2011 at Proctor Hospital, Peoria. She was born June 29, 1936 in Fairbury, the daughter of Arnold and Grace Sheppelman Winterland. She married Robert Wainwright of Streator on November 10, 1960. He died March 7, 2011. Bob and Elna loved to travel. They toured 21 countries. Survivors include,...

Robert William Hoke

Robert William Hoke

Sep 3, 2011

Robert William Hoke, 67, a lifelong resident of Wing, passed away at 5:55 pm, Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of life service will take place at 11 am, Saturday, September 10, 2011 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Forrest, with Pastor Corinne Blissard officiating. Inurnment will...

Willis L. "Willie" Harris

Willis L. "Willie" Harris

Aug 31, 2011

Willis L. "Willie" Harris, 84, formerly of Fairbury, passed away at 9:43 am, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Lagrange Memorial Hospital, Lagrange, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial graveside service will take place at 11 am, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury with full military rites conducted by the Fairbury American Legion and VFW. Duffy-Pils...

Lyle Clark Peters

Lyle Clark Peters

Aug 30, 2011

Lyle Clark "Pete" Peters, 82, Fairbury went to the other side to agitate on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community, rural Chenoa. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Deacon Michael An officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, rural Wing, IL with full military rites...

Rebecca Grider

Rebecca Grider

Aug 27, 2011

Chenoa – Rebecca Grider, 78, of Chenoa passed away at 12:17am, August 27, 2011 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Rebecca's funeral will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, August 29, 2011 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Christian Ricker will be officiating. Burial will be in Chenoa Cemetery. Memorials may be made to...

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