Obituary Listing

May 25, 2024

Bruce V. Lee, 97, Port Charlotte, FL died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Tidewell Hospice House, Port Charlotte, FL.

Mr. Lee was born October 21, 1926 in Chenoa, IL the son of William H. and Carrie Willis Lee.  He married Louise M. Bunting on August 24, 1946 in Bloomington, IL.  She survives in Port Charlotte, FL.

May 23, 2024

Mary Weakman, 77, of Fairbury, passed away at 5:38pm, May 23, 2024, at her residence.

Cremation has been accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Burial will take place at a later date.

Mary was born May 20, 1947, in Bloomington, the daughter of Donavan and Virginia (Thoennes) Gaines. She married Donald Weakman on May 24,...

May 15, 2024

Larry S. Ryan, 79, Sunrise Beach, MO died at 9:15 am Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his residence.

Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 am Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Forrest United Methodist Church with a funeral service at 11:00am.  Pastor Terri Haase will officiate.  Burial will be in Forrest Twp. Cemetery.

In lieu...

May 13, 2024

Ruth Ann Luttrell, 79, of Fairbury, passed away on Monday, May 13th, 2024 at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in-charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 am on Friday, May 17th, 2024, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. A private funeral service will follow.

May 9, 2024

Chenoa - Thomas Leo Power, 90 passed away peacefully at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal on Thursday, May 9 under the care of OSF Home Care Services Hospice after a short illness during which his family were by his side. A private memorial service and interment of his ashes will be held at a later date at...

May 9, 2024

Piper City — Ronald C. Perkins, 79, of Piper City passed away at 4:14 p.m., May 9, 2024 at his residence.

His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Fairbury. Pastor Daryl Evans will be officiating.

Burial will be in Chatsworth Cemetery.

Visitation...

May 5, 2024

Juanita Mary Harrison, 90, of Chenoa, passed away at 9:47 pm Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Arc in Dwight.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa.

Her funeral service will be at 10:30 am Monday, May 13, 2024 also at the memorial home. With...

May 4, 2024

Cooksville – Daniel Howard Wissmiller, 76, of Cooksville, passed away May 4, 2024, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Blue Mound Cemetery, Cooksville. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm at the Cooksville Fire Department also on Saturday.

Visitation will be held from...

May 3, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Stonehouse of Urbandale, Iowa, at the age of 65. After a courageous battle with Alzheimer's, Sally departed peacefully today May 3rd 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on January 13, 1959, Sally's zest for life and her radiant spirit were her hallmarks....

Apr 30, 2024

Walter Dennis Edelman, 75, Fairbury, died at 5:54 am Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his residence, Fairbury.

His funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Fairbury with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in the South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, rural Fairbury with full military rites...

Apr 27, 2024

Darren D. Greenlee, 62, of Deer Creek, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Cremation rites and arrangements are being handled by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at Duffy-Pils in Fairbury. The funeral will follow the visitation at 3:00 pm.

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Apr 27, 2024

Chenoa – Kathy JoAnn Adelmann. 65, of Chenoa passed away at 8:05am, Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her residence in Chenoa.

Cremation rites have been accorded and services will take place at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Kathy J. Adelmann....

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...