Obituary Listing

Sep 6, 2023

Mary Kathryn Isenmann Bane, 96, born January 18, 1927 died at 8:15 am Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Mrs. Bane grew up in Bloomington, IL and married Wilbur Lloyd Bane on June 3, 1948 in Bloomington, IL.  The Banes raised a family of nine children and farmed near Arrowsmith until 1986 when...

Sep 4, 2023

Loraine Lawrence, 83, of Forrest, IL, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Goldwater Care of Pontiac.

She was born on January 20, 1940, in Monroe County, Kentucky, the daughter of John Elbert and Irene (Murphy) Palmore.  She married John Dubree (deceased) and is survived by her three sons, Michael Dubree (Kim), Darrel Dubree (Sybil), Tom...

Sep 3, 2023

Normal – Michael David Whitford, 56, of Normal, passed away at 9:50am, September 3, 2023, at his residence.

Cremation has been accorded. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington.

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

Michael was...

Sep 1, 2023

Fairbury – John "Howard" Payne, 97 of Fairbury, passed away at 7:30 am, Friday, September 1, 2023 at his residence in rural Fairbury.

Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. Burial will follow in South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will...

Aug 28, 2023

Chatsworth – Elmer Henry Stork, 93, of Chatsworth, passed away at 5:06pm, August 28, 2023, at his residence.

His funeral will be held at 10:00am, Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Christian Apostolic Church, Forrest. Ministers of the church will be officiating.

Burial will be in Avoca Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held...

Aug 26, 2023

Donald K. Broquard, 93, Fairbury, died at 4:20 am Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Serenity Villa at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

His funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Fairbury with Ministers of the Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Fairbury Apostolic Christian Cemetery.

Aug 16, 2023

CHENOA — Randy Howard Skaggs, 69, of Chenoa, died just before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Born April 26, 1954, in Pontiac, Randy was the son of Elzie Howard Skaggs and Ethel Margie Jones of Chenoa. He married Jenifer Utterback on Oct. 1, 2005, in Chenoa. She...

Aug 11, 2023

LeRoy – Edward J. Riddle Jr., 68 of LeRoy died at 10:57 AM, Friday, August 11, 2023 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Ed was born March 28, 1955 in Bloomington, the son of Edward and Betty Lou (Blessing) Riddle Sr. He graduated from Bloomington High School, Class of '73. In 1980, Ed began working for the...

Aug 9, 2023

James Mark Gillespie, 61, Fairbury, died at 1:52 am Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his residence, Fairbury.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service will be held at a later date.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is assisting with arrangements.

Mark was born April 17, 1962 the son of James R. and Lilly...

Aug 9, 2023

Brian Douglas "Doug" Aaron, 68, Fairbury, died at 6:00 am Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his residence, Fairbury.

His funeral will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 14, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Fr. Bill Keebler officiating.  Burial will be in Strawn Cemetery with full military rites accorded by the Fairbury American Legion and...

Aug 7, 2023

Iva Rose Willke, 96, formerly of Anchor, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 7, 2023 at Villas of Holly Brook, Bloomington, IL.

Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023 at St John's Lutheran Church in Anchor, Illinois.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m....

Aug 6, 2023

David Knight, 65, passed away Sunday, August 6th at Carle Hospice lovingly surrounded by family. He was born December 7, 1957 to Robert and Catharine (Watke) Knight of Normal.

He married Sara Sands on December 23, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church of Normal. She survives along with his mother; sisters: Elaine Knight, Lincoln; Susan (Michael)...

Aug 5, 2023

Rod L. Fogarty, 72, Fairbury, died at 11:32 pm Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home.  He had been battling Alzheimer's and then a brain tumor.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  Funeral services will be held Friday, August 11, 2023 at the First United Methodist...

Aug 3, 2023

Fairbury - Timothy G. Reis, 62, Fairbury, died at 5:39 am, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Fairbury with Fr. Scott Archer officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery,...

Aug 3, 2023

Chenoa — Lester M. Ryan Jr., 75, of Chenoa died at 7:48a.m. Thursday (August 3, 2023) at his residence in Chenoa.

Cremation rites have been accorded, per Lester's request there will be no public service at this time. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa will be handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Marine Toys...

Aug 3, 2023

Pontiac – Margery A. Pratt, 90, of Pontiac, passed away into the arms of Jesus, at 1:47am, August 3, 2023, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Cremation has been accorded.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, August 6, 2023, Cropsey United Methodist Church. Pastor Wayne Giermann will be officiating. Family...

Jul 27, 2023

Chenoa - Jackie "Jack" Dale Rasmus, 82, of Chenoa, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his residence.

His memorial mass will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chenoa with a private burial occurring later.  Visitation will be from 9:00am until time of service.  A...

Jul 19, 2023

Colfax – Timothy Towner, 55, of Colfax passed away at 5:51pm, July 19, 2023, at Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City.

Cremation has been accorded. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family.

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

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Jul 19, 2023

Forrest – John William Nance, 93, of Forrest, passed away at 12:05am, July 19, 2023, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

His funeral will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, July 22, 2023, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Forrest. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Wing.

Visitation will be held from 5-7:00pm, Friday, July 21,...

Jul 17, 2023

Forrest- Orville Kupferschmid, 85, of Forrest, passed away at 6:44pm, July 17, 2023, at OSF St. James Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

His funeral will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Forrest Apostolic Christian Church. Ministers of the church will be officiating.

Burial will be in South Apostolic Christian Cemetery.

Visitation will...