Obituary Listing

Nov 18, 2024

Fairbury – Velda J. Huette, 98, of Fairbury, formerly of Forrest, passed away at 7:00am Monday, November 18, 2024, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Forrest Apostolic Christian Church. Ministers of the Church will be officiating.

Burial will be in the South...

Nov 17, 2024

Jerry G. Barrett May 26, 1937 – November 17, 2024 Chatsworth, IL

Jerry G. Barrett, 87, of Chatsworth, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Pulaski, TN. Arrangements are being handled by Duffy-Pils...

Nov 13, 2024

On Wednesday, November 13, 2024 John Vernon Bellot passed away at 1:19pm.  John was born on March 22, 1940 in rural Fairbury.  He was a 1958 graduate of Fairbury-Cropsey High School.  He was a 1968 graduate of St. Louis College of Pharmacy and he was proud to have been president of his class.  He married the love of his...

Nov 7, 2024

Danville – Howard W. Webb, 71 of Danville formerly of Pontiac, passed away at 1:30am, Thursday, November 7, 2024 at LaBelle Nursing Home, Danville.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 11th, 2024 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa with Pastor Brian King officiating. Burial will follow with military funeral honors in...

Nov 6, 2024

Fairbury – Diane E. Rieger, 77, of Fairbury, formerly of Chatsworth, passed away at 4:21pm, November 6, 2024, at Serenity Villa at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Monday, November 11, 2024, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Forrest. Burial will be in Forrest Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held...

Nov 3, 2024

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Moore, 82, Chenoa, who died Sunday, November 3, 2024 at The Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.

Her Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chenoa with Fr. Bill Keebler officiating. Burial will be at Chenoa...

Nov 1, 2024

Colfax – Loren A. "Colonel" Powell, 86, of Colfax, passed away at 4:25pm, November 1, 2024, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, surrounded by his loving family.

Cremation has been accorded.  When the "toasted" has cooled, a celebration of life will be from 12-3:00pm, November 23, 2024, at Cooksville Fire Station. SAMS Marcia Buchs will...

Oct 31, 2024

Ellen Magee, 95, Fairbury, died October 31, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac.

Her Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. Andrew Catholic Parish, Fairbury with Fr. Scott Archer officiating.  Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 9:00 to 9:45 am Monday at Duffy-Pils Memorial...

Oct 29, 2024

Ronald John Mueller Sr., 87, Forrest, died at 12:55 PM Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at his daughter's home in Bastrop, TX.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Tuesday, November 5, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Forrest, with Ministers of the Church officiating.  Burial will follow in the South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, rural Fairbury.

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Oct 29, 2024

Donald L. Butler, 94, passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, at Goldwater Care in Pontiac, IL. He was surrounded by family.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Donald Lawrence Butler was born in Euclid, Ohio on July 25, 1930 to Edna Margurite (Guiessen) Butler...

Oct 23, 2024

Cullom – Donald "Donnie" Miller Jr., 67, of Cullom, formerly of Chenoa passed away at 8:45 pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his residence in Cullom.

His funeral service will be at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa; with Pastor David Heath officiating. Burial will follow in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa....

Oct 18, 2024

Leonard J. Roth, Fairbury, 87 died at 8:20am Friday, October 18, 2024 at Fairview Haven Retirement Home, Fairbury.

His funeral service will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:00 am at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Forrest, IL with Pastor Dave Costner officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Township Cemetery where full military rites will...

Oct 16, 2024

Charles A. McCune, 84, of Pontiac, passed away on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, at Goldwater Care in Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 at Messiah Lutheran Church: 40 Houbolt Rd. Joliet, IL 60431.

A graveside service will be held at a...

Oct 13, 2024

Kathryn "Kay" Davis, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her daughter's home, surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home in Fairbury.

Funeral Service will be on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church...

Oct 12, 2024

OBITUARY – Robert Bielfeldt

Robert "Bob" Berdell Bielfeldt, 98, of Anchor, passed away peacefully on October 12th after a long and very fulfilling life.

His funeral will be held at 11:00am, Friday, October 18, 2024, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor. Pastor Elizebeth Callen will be officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Church...

Oct 7, 2024

Chenoa - Francis D. "Bud" Vercler, 100 of Chenoa, passed away at 8:35am, Monday, October 7, 2024 at Martin Health Center, Bloomington.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 18th, 2024 at 11:00 am at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Friends may greet the family from 10 to 11...

Oct 3, 2024

Catherine Verdun, age 86, of Odell, passed away peacefully, at home under hospice care on October 3, 2024.  She was born in Pontiac, IL on September 18, 1938, the daughter of Jarlath M. and Lucille (Johnson) Watson.  She graduated from St. Paul Elementary and High Schools with the Class of 1956 and was named Odell's Centennial Queen in 1954.  ...

Sep 22, 2024

Chenoa – Sally Marie Kauffman, 80, of Chenoa, passed away at 11:54pm, September 22, 2024, at The Lodge at Evenglow, Pontiac.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, September 27, 2024, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Fr. David Sabel will be officiating. Burial will be in Chenoa Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held...

Sep 21, 2024

Bloomington – James Robert Osborn, 43 of Bloomington, formerly of Fairbury, passed away at 4:40 pm, Saturday, September 21, 2024 in rural Ellsworth.

His funeral service will be 11 am, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Strawn Cemetery, Strawn.  Duffy-Pils Memorial...

Sep 21, 2024

Brian Ray Wiegand, 71, Fairbury, died at 11:19am Saturday, September 21, 2024 at his residence, Fairbury.

Brian was born February 10, 1953 in Peoria, IL the son of Richard and Betty Jane Plattner Wiegand.  He married Jacqueline Valleroy in 1982 in Phoenix, AZ.  She preceded him in death on March 12, 2018.

Survivors include his...