Obituary Listing

Apr 25, 2024

Robert Raymond "Bob" Johnson , age 84, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on April 25, 2024, at 11:11 AM, at home, surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Bob's life, a private family service with full military honors will be held at a later date.

Bob was born on January 18, 1940, in...

Apr 20, 2024

Chenoa– Paul E. Norman Jr. 77, of Chenoa passed away at 6:18pm, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa with Pastor Kyle Ronchetto officiating.  Burial will follow in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa.

Visitation will be...

Apr 18, 2024

Cynthia D. Weber, 70, of Chenoa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac. Cremation rites have been accorded. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa, is in charge of arrangements.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in Cynthia's name to Central Illinois...

Apr 17, 2024

Earl L. Baker, 73, Forrest, died at 4:42 am Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Mr. Baker was born February 4, 1951 in Fairbury, IL the son of Russell D. and Marjorie J. Whitfill Baker.

Survivors include his siblings, Russell (Vicki) Baker Jr., Theresia (Denny) Quigley, both of Forrest,...

Apr 14, 2024

Betty Jo Montel, 81, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Richmond Heights, Missouri.

Jo was born June 27, 1942, Fairbury, Illinois to Clarence and Gladys (Hovious) Lindsey.  She attended Forrest-Strawn-Wing schools, graduating from FSW High School in 1960.  She met her high school sweetheart, love of her life, and future husband, Harry R. Sohn, during these...

Apr 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edna "Tiny" Skinner, 101, of Forrest, IL. Tiny passed peacefully and joined Jesus on April 13, 2024 in Bloomington IL. Tiny was beloved by her surviving family, daughter Tarry (John) Plattner of Normal, grandsons Darren (Heather) Plattner of Hudson Il, and Craig (Katie) Plattner of Normal. Her legacy...

Apr 9, 2024

Loren "David" Wiley, of Fairbury, IL, passed away peacefully at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, IL; on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 31st 1944 in Galesburg, IL to Loren Allen and Pauline Agnes (Eckman) Wiley. David, beloved husband, father, and coach lived a life defined...

Apr 8, 2024

John J. Mills, 74 of Fairbury, IL died Monday, April 8, 2024, at Carle Bromenn Medical Center, Normal, IL.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  Funeral Services will be on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 10 am with visitation from 9:00 am to...

Apr 6, 2024

Colfax – Thomas P. Antczak, 76, of Colfax, passed away at 12:19pm, April 6, 2024, at OSF St. Jospeh Medical Center, Bloomington.

Cremation has been accorded. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Juded Research Hospital.

Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax is in charge of arrangements....

Apr 2, 2024

Cooksville -Charlotte Dorothy Stoops – It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our matriarch, Charlotte Dorothy Stockle Stoops, age 95.  She passed away at her home while under hospice care on April 2, 2024.

Charlotte was born on October 20, 1928, in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, Illinois.  She was the...

Mar 30, 2024

Flanagan – Lucy Lee Hilliard, 81, of Flanagan, formerly of Sullivan passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Flanagan. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of arrangements.

There will be no public service at this time with family inurnment at a later...

Mar 26, 2024

Chenoa – Sara J. Dockery, 61, of Chenoa, passed away on March 26th, 2024, at OSF St. James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa, is in charge of arrangements.

Her funeral service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at Duffy-Pils Memorial...

Mar 26, 2024

Fairbury – Donald J. Smith, 94, of Fairbury, passed away at 9:40pm, March 26, 2024, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

His funeral will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Pastor Paul Wier will be officiating. Burial will be in Chenoa Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held...

Mar 25, 2024

Colfax - Anna Szczepanski Wyant, age 42, of Colfax, IL passed away peacefully in hospice care at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family, on March 25, 2024, at 12:36 pm.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Monday, April 1, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rural Colfax. SAMS Marcia Buchs will be officiating. Burial...

Mar 24, 2024

Ivan Gabat Secoquian, 61, of Fairbury, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home.

His funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Friday, April 5, 2024 at St. Andrew Catholic Parish with Fr. Scott Archer officiating.  Burial will be in South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

All are invited to attend...

Mar 18, 2024

Fairbury – Donald Duane Weakman, 86, of Fairbury, passed away at 1:28am, March 18, 2024, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Cremation has been accorded. Burial will take place at a later date in the Joliet Arsenal.

Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.

Donald was born October 10,...

Mar 18, 2024

Leda "Nana" (Graves) Thacker, April 24, 1932 - March 18, 2024 (91), passed away peacefully at Serenity Villa at Fairview Haven in Fairbury, IL. The daughter of William Harley and Suzie Graves, Leda was born in southern Ohio into a family of 11 siblings; Bill, Leathie, Mary, Arnold, Pansy, Harley (Jr.), Elba (Shorty), Pearl, Betty and Ovid. Only Ovid...

Mar 15, 2024

Pontiac- Stephen L. Starke, 45, of Pontiac, passed away at 5:06pm, March 15, 2024, at his stepfather's residence.

His funeral will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Fairbury. Pastor Brian King will be officiating. Cremation will be accorded following the services.

Visitation will be held from 9-11:00am,...

Mar 15, 2024

Fairbury - Carol Beth Nussbaum, age 89, of Fairbury, went home to heaven on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Carol was born April 1, 1934, in Forrest Township, into the family of Ira Isaac and Leona Esther Abersoll Nussbaum.  Ira and Leona consistently took their children to church and Sunday school, introducing them to their Lord and Savior...

Mar 11, 2024

ACWORTH, Georgia - On March 11, 2024, Carol Sue Hanfland (Bray), 77, of Acworth, GA, passed away peacefully at home lovingly surrounded by her family.

Born May 14, 1946, to Thomas and Mardell Bray, Carol grew up in Fairbury, IL and attended Fairbury Cropsey High School. She later went on to work as a claims analyst for...