Devan J Bowen
Jun 1, 2023
Devan J. Bowen, 34, Peoria, died at 7:23 am Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his residence, Peoria.
Devan was born February 23, 1989 in Normal, IL the son of Brian and Melissa McAlerney Bowen.
Survivors include his mother, Melissa (Steve) Cooper, Chenoa; father, Brian Bowen, Peoria; two sons, Braiden and Allik Bowen; sister, Haley Bowen,...
Lois Marie Bazzell
May 31, 2023
Lois M. Bazzell, 73, Fairbury, passed away at 6:17pm Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at OSF St. James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church of Fairbury, with Pastor Dan Robertson officiating. Burial will...
Margaret E. Meister
May 27, 2023
Oglesby – Margaret E. Meister, 58, of Oglesby, formerly of Fairbury, died at 9:50am, Saturday, May 27, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Medical center, Bloomington.
Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Fairbury; with Pastors Daryl Evans and Miguel Herrera officiating. Â Burial will follow...
Howard E. "Unc" Little
May 25, 2023
Bloomington – Howard E.  "Unc" Little, 97, of Bloomington, passed away at 1:13am, May 25, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
His funeral will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Lloyd W. Bachtold
May 24, 2023
Fairbury – Lloyd W. Bachtold, 89, Fairbury, passed away peacefully at 12:30 am Wednesday, May 24, 2023 surrounded by his family at his residence in Fairbury.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Church of Fairbury with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will take place...
Mary Elizabeth Rhoda
May 11, 2023
Chenoa – Mary Elizabeth Rhoda, 84, Chenoa, died at 10:40 am, Thursday, May 11, 2023 at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chenoa; with Pastor Kyle Ronchetto officiating. Burial will follow the service in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa.
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Debra J Billingsley
May 11, 2023
Saybrook – Debra J. Billingsley, 64, of Saybrook, passed away at 1:48am, May 11, 2023, at her residence with her family at her side.
Cremation has been accorded.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 3-6:00pm, with a Memorial Service at 3:30 at The Old Rugged Barn, North 2000 East Rd....
Clara "Ruth" Lee
May 10, 2023
Colfax – Clara "Ruth" Lee, 91 of Colfax; died at 3:48am, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her residence in Colfax.
Mrs. Lee was born March 22, 1932, in Medon, TN; the daughter of Malcolm and Annie (Pyles) Young. She married Wilbur "Bill" Lee on January 24, 1951 in Corinth,...
Esther Leona Gerber
May 8, 2023
Esther Leona Gerber, 89, Fairbury, died at 4:52 pm Monday, May 8, 2023 at Serenity Villa at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Mrs. Gerber was born July 20, 1933 in rural Forrest, IL the daughter of Ludwig and Persida Honegger Metz. She married Earl Eugene Gerber on September 23, 1951 in Forrest. He preceded her...
Frances Kathryne Toohill
May 1, 2023
Forrest – Frances K. Toohill, 85, of Forrest, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1 , 2023.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of arrangements. In accordance with her wishes the family will be planning a private celebration of life at a later date....
Michael Kerber
Apr 26, 2023
Colfax – Michael J. Kerber, 59, of Colfax, passed away at 11:36pm, April 26, 2023, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.
Cremation has been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Holy Cross Cemetery, Merna.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice of charity....
Kandis Lynn Dronenberg
Apr 25, 2023
Kandis Lynn Dronenberg, 33, Springfield, died at 2:44 am Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence, Springfield.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service will be held at South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is assisting with arrangements.
Kandis was born November 1, 1989...
Lonniel Welch Sr.
Apr 22, 2023
Lonniel "Lonnie" Welch Sr., Fairbury, 85, Fairbury, died at 9:51 pm Saturday, April 22, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Brian King officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury with full military rites accorded...
Jill Ann Kee
Apr 20, 2023
Jill A. Kee, 53, of Meadows, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Jill was born February 12, 1970, in Streator, IL; the daughter of Daniel and Shirley (Lawler) Broad. She is preceded in death by both parents.
Jill is survived by James Kee Jr.,...
Martha Eunice Meister
Apr 17, 2023
Martha Eunice Meister, 63, Fairbury, died at 5:45 am Monday, April 17, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Martha was born October 9, 1959 in Fairbury the daughter of Edward and Pearl E. Friedman Meister.
Survivors include her siblings, Everett (Kathy) Meister, Lucille (James) Slagel, both of Fairbury, Howard (Danva) Meister, Hurst, TX, Willis...
Mark Alan Duncan
Apr 14, 2023
Fairbury – Mark Alan Duncan, 62 of Fairbury passed away, surrounded by his children at 1:30pm, Friday, April 14, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mark will be held from 4 to 7pm, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial...
Don M. Mizell
Apr 14, 2023
Normal – Don M. Mizell, 80, of Normal, passed away at 5:07 pm, April 14, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
There will be no visitation or funeral in accordance with wishes of the deceased. Cremation has been accorded.
Memorials may be made to Midwest Food Bank, Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomington, or...
Robert "Otis" Campbell
Apr 13, 2023
Anchor – Robert  "Otis" Campbell, 68, of Anchor, passed away at 11:08pm, April 13, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
Cremation has been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Saybrook American Legion.
Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax is in charge of arrangements.
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Anna Pauline Kaeb
Apr 7, 2023
Anna Pauline Kaeb, 101, Fairbury, died at 6:45 am Friday, April 7, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Her funeral will be at 10:00 am Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Christian Apostolic Church, Forrest with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00...
Connie L Grandon
Apr 6, 2023
On the 6th of April 2023 at 3:20 am, Connie Louise Grandon passed away at the age of 70, surrounded by her family.
Connie was born to Dean and Joyce (Miller) Petersen of Anchor, Illinois, on April 1, 1953. She graduated Octavia High School, and she lived her entire life in McLean County, Illinois. She began her...
