Obituary Listing

Dec 22, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Brucker, 98, passed away at 12:07pm, December 22, 2023, in St. Louis, MO.

Her funeral will be held 11:00am, Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. At this time there will be a celebration of the life of her sister L. Joan Brucker. Pastor Wayne Gierman will be officiating.

Burial will...

Dec 22, 2023

Fairbury – Allan Meiss, 49, of Fairbury, passed away at 2:46pm, December 22, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

His funeral will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church, Fairbury, where Allan attended. Pastor Alan Willadsen will be officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation...

Dec 21, 2023

Cathryn Lorine Frisby, 102, Pontiac and formerly of Fairbury, died at 12:30 pm Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, December 29, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  Burial will follow in Avoca Twp. Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 10:00 to 10:45 am at...

Dec 21, 2023

Lexington - Richard A. Culbertson, 77 of Lexington died at 8:26 am, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his residence in Lexington.

Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a graveside service and Military Funeral Honors at 11am, Thursday, December 28, 2023 in Lexington Township Cemetery, Lexington; with Pastor Jan Proeber officiating. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is...

Dec 21, 2023

Fairbury – Paul Salinas Sr., 63 of Fairbury died at 12:16 am, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center ER, Pontiac.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 am, Thursday, December 28, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating.  Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will...

Dec 20, 2023

Dr. Glenn Hudgens, a beloved healer, devoted family man, and community stalwart, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2023 in Carmel, California.  The oldest of four boys he was born on August 22, 1934, in Anna, IL, he was 89 years old.  Glenn's life was a testament to love, dedication, and a commitment to the well-being of others.  He...

Dec 20, 2023

Fairbury – Ashley Cooper, 26, of Fairbury, passed away at 7:47am, December 20, 2023, UIC, Chicago.

A visitation will be held from 4-7:00pm, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation.

Memorials may be made to OSF St. Francis, Peoria or North Western UIC, Chicago.

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Dec 19, 2023

Alberta M. Adreon, 97, Fairbury, died at 2:45 am Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Goldwater Care of Pontiac.

Her graveside service will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury with Pastor Brian King officiating. The family suggests memorials be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Mrs. Adreon was born November...

Dec 10, 2023

Fairbury: Susan M. Glowacki, 51, of Fairbury, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, December 10, 2023 with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 am on Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Merna. Father Schultz will be officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4...

Dec 10, 2023

Forrest –Annabelle Golden, 90, of Forrest, passed away in her home on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Memorial Contributions may be directed to St. Jude Research Hospital.

Annabelle was born on June 5, 1933 in White Heath, IL, the daughter of Harry and Ruth Agnes (Wittig)...

Dec 7, 2023

Jody Lynne (Powell) Bertsche, 76, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on December 7, 2023.  A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 am Saturday, July 20, 2024 Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa, Illinois.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is assisting with arrangements.

Jody was born on January 14th, 1947.  She was the daughter of Claude and Vivian (May) Powell...

Dec 6, 2023

Fairbury – Donna Roman, 82, of Fairbury, passed away at 8:37pm, December 6, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Cremation has been accorded. A celebration of life will be held in Fairbury with burial in Missouri at a later date.

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

Memorials may...

Nov 28, 2023

Marilyn Kauffman, 93, Chenoa, died at 9:50 pm Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac.

Her funeral will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the United Methodist Church, Chenoa with Pastor Deb Honegger officiating. Burial will be in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Friday,...

Nov 22, 2023

Cooksville – Dennis Wissmiller, 85, of Cooksville, passed away at 6:09am, November 22, 2023, at his residence.

Cremation has been accorded. A family graveside service will be held at a later date at Blue Mound Cemetery, Cooksville.

Memorials may be made to Octavia Fire Protection District or donor's choice of charity.

Duffy-Pils Memorial...

Nov 22, 2023

Patricia L. Hartman, 96, Fairbury, passed away at 3:10 pm Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Patricia was born on October 9, 1927 in rural Cutler, IN to Russell and Elva Aldine Miller Bell.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Robert, and two sisters, Betty Click and Helen Chapman....

Nov 22, 2023

Beverly J. Somers, 85, Forrest, passed away at 6:26 am Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her residence, Forrest.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  A private graveside service will be held at Strawn Cemetery on Friday, December 1, 2023.  The family suggests memorials be given to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, 636...

Nov 13, 2023

Paxton – Constance K. Saylor, 79, of Paxton, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, at Arcadia Care, Bloomington.

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

A visitation will be held from 4 – 6 pm on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. A private...

Nov 10, 2023

Chenoa – Larry Lloyd Seal, 82 of Chenoa, passed away at 11:49 am, Friday, November 10, 2023 at his residence in Chenoa.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa with Pastor David Heath officiating. Burial and Military Honors will follow the service in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa.

Nov 10, 2023

Ruth E. Edelman, 90 of Fairbury formerly of Strawn, passed away at 1:32pm, Friday, November 10, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Church of Forrest, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will follow in South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Fairbury....

Nov 9, 2023

Pontiac – Matias Martinez, 72, of Pontiac, passed away at 1:17am, November 9, 2023, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

His funeral will be held at 11:00am, Monday, November 13, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be held from 10-11:00am, Monday, November 13, 2023,...