Obituary Listing

Nov 3, 2023

Glenn H. Fehr, 86, Fairbury, died at 2:45 am Friday, November 3, 2023 at OSF St. James – John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Fairbury with Ministers of the Church officiating.  Burial will follow in the Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Fairbury.

Nov 3, 2023

Carol F. Robisky was a caring mother, grandmother and friend. She left this world suddenly on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at age 72 after a brief illness. She resided in Flanagan.

Her funeral service will be held at 5:30 pm Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Oct 29, 2023

Delmar H. Miller, 83, Chenoa, died at 5:41 pm Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

His funeral will be at 10:30 am Friday, November 3, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Colfax with Pastor Ed Hudelson officiating.  Burial will follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Colfax.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00...

Oct 26, 2023

Fairbury – Joseph W. Moore, 72 of Fairbury, died at 3:04 pm, Thursday, October 26, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a celebration of his life to be held at a later date.   Memorial contributions may be directed to SELCAS of Fairbury or directly to his family.

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Oct 17, 2023

Chenoa – Truth "Trudy" Hetherington, 82 of Chenoa, died at 7:44 am, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at her daughter's residence in Chenoa.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a private family graveside inurnment at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.   In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home,...

Oct 6, 2023

Cooksville – Edwin O. Eades, 75, of Cooksville, passed away at  9:14pm, October 6, 2023, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Cremation has been accorded.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Pastor Wendell Wardell will be officiating.

A visitation will be held...

Oct 5, 2023

Saybrook – Susan Wright, 75, of Saybrook, passed away at 3:07pm, October 5, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Wesbien United Methodist Church, Saybrook. Pastor Wayne Giermann will be officiating.

Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Saybrook.

Visitation will...

Oct 1, 2023

Pontiac – Norma Jean Masching, 62, of Pontiac, passed away at 3:11am, October 1, 2023, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Cremation has been accorded.

Friends may greet the family from 3-5:00pm, Friday. October 6, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Oct 1, 2023

Frances L Bagley, 84, of Chenoa, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 1, 2023.

Frances, known to her loved ones as Scratch, was born May 17, 1939 in Centralia MO.  She was the beloved daughter of William Roscoe and Mary Bagley.  She was the middle sister to Doris Knott, Wanda Peck, Bud, Ronal, and Edward Bagley.  All...

Oct 1, 2023

Rick Trachsel, 70, of Sullivan, formerly of Chenoa, passed away in his home on October 1st, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Rick was born March 14, 1953 in Fairbury, Illinois, son of Roy Trachsel and Jeannette Seeman. He married Diane Sallade in 1978.  She survives.

Also surviving is his daughter Becki (Justin) Heinen...

Oct 1, 2023

George L. Steidinger, 90, Fairbury, died at 2:15 pm Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm, Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be directed to Fairview Haven Retirement Community, in Fairbury or OSF Hospice.

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Sep 30, 2023

Washington -  With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Wuebbens Aberle, a beloved mother, wife, cherished friend, and pillar of strength. She was born on July 12, 1954, in Pontiac, Illinois, and departed after a battle with cancer on September 30th, 2023.

Throughout her life, Carol Aberle touched the hearts of all who had the...

Sep 26, 2023

Chenoa – Padmini Kondeti, 76 of Ongole, India, died at 12:20 am, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at her son's residence in Skokie, IL.

Funeral services will be 11 am, Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Chenoa Methodist Church, Chenoa, IL; with Rev. Mac Dalton and Rev. David Sagar Dadhipogu officiating. Burial will follow in Chenoa Township...

Sep 25, 2023

Chenoa - John David Boles , 57 of Chenoa, died at 6:50 pm, Monday, September 25, 2023 at his residence in Chenoa.

Cremation rites have been accorded with services to be held at a later date.   Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of John D. Boles.

John was born August 4,...

Sep 24, 2023

Chenoa – Bill Ledford, 84, of Chenoa, passed away at 4: 30 am, September 24, 2023, at Arcadia Care of Bloomington.

Cremation has been accorded.

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

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital.

Billy was born August 15, 1939, in Jonesville,...

Sep 21, 2023

Arlene M. Ralph-Miller, 78, Chenoa, died at 6:25 am Thursday, September 21, 2023 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa with Pastor Deb Honegger officiating.  Burial will be in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery.

Visitation will be 1...

Sep 17, 2023

Janice A. Maplethorpe, 69, of Forrest, passed away at 1:10 pm Sunday, September 17, 2023 at OSF St. James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Her funeral service will be Tuesday at 11 am, September 26th, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Pastor Deb Honegger will officiate. Burial will follow in Strawn Cemetery.

Visitation...

Sep 17, 2023

Chenoa – Antonia "Toni" Einsele, 71, of Chenoa, passed away at 8:45 am, Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial service at 2 pm, Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Chenoa Baptist Church with Pastor Jefferson Williams officiating. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of...

Sep 15, 2023

Fairbury – Evelyn M. Yoder, 97, of Fairbury, passed away at 9:30 am, Friday, September 15, 2023 at her residence in Fairbury.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Monday, September 25, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be...

Sep 11, 2023

Richard W. Marshall (1940-2023)

These last months of dying hurt, but I know it is temporary until I cross the bridge.  If you are reading this, I have set sail on my final voyage to the other side, leaving this earth and its gravity pull.  My remains are being turned to ashes.  You may visit...