Obituary Listing

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...

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...