Obituary Listing

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...

Jul 14, 2023

Mary Lynn Ross, 73, Fairbury, went to her heavenly home at 7:32 am Friday, July 14, 2023 at her residence, Fairbury.

Her funeral will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the First Baptist Church, Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating.  Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be...

Jul 14, 2023

Gary Lee Craig , 69, of Lincoln formerly of Chenoa, died at 5:43pm, Friday, July 14, 2023 at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln.

His funeral service will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home in Chenoa; with Pastor Jefferson Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa.

Jul 14, 2023

Aaron A. Hodge, 63, Chenoa, passed away at 11:21am, Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home.

Funeral service will take place at 2pm, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home Chenoa. Burial will follow at Chenoa Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be prior to the funeral from 12-2pm on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be directed...

Jul 12, 2023

James R. Maplethorpe, 73, Forrest, died at 1:51 am Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

His funeral service will be at 10:30 am Monday, July 17, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Deb Honegger officiating.  Burial will be in Strawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2:00 to 5:00 pm...

Jul 10, 2023

Mose R. Mowery Jr., 84, of Meadows, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 3:37 pm .

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, July 14, 2023 at the River of Life Church, Meadows, with Pastor Rob Hany officiating. A private burial will take place at a later date. Cremation...

Jul 9, 2023

Duane P. Kilgus, 88, Fairbury, completed his earthly journey at 6:25 pm Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Fairbury with Ministers of the Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Fairbury.

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Jul 5, 2023

June Elizabeth Nichols , 96, of Chenoa, passed away at 4:56pm, July 5, 2023, at Accolade Healthcare, Pontiac.

Visitation will be 1 to 2 pm, Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa.  At the conclusion of visitation there will be a graveside service at 2:00pm, Sunday afternoon in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa.