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Mark S. Gray

Mark S. Gray

Apr 6, 2023

Mark S. Gray "Graydog", 71, of Fairbury, died at 6:55 PM on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Accolade Healthcare in Pontiac.

Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of arrangements. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date

Mark was born November 16, 1951 in Fairbury, IL...

Rory A. Hammack Sr.

Rory A. Hammack Sr.

Apr 3, 2023

Chenoa – Rory A. Hammack Sr, 63, of Chenoa died at 6:18 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023 at his residence in Chenoa.

Rory was born September 5, 1959, in Normal, IL; the son of Robert and Patricia (Ellis) Hammack. He married Andrea Haynes on October 31, 1980 in Chenoa. His wife, Andrea survives in Chenoa....

Layne "Unk" Getty

Layne "Unk" Getty

Apr 2, 2023

Colfax – Layne "Unk" Getty, 61, of Colfax, passed away at 10:17pm, April 2, 2023, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, April 7, 2023, at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

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

Memorials may be made to Octavia Fire...

Vera L. Wallin

Vera L. Wallin

Mar 30, 2023

Bloomington – Vera L. Wallin, 83, of Bloomington, passed away at 9:54am, Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Heritage Health, Bloomington.

There will be a celebration of Vera's life at a later date.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Berean Prison Ministries, Peoria. Vera was born January 30,...

Mary Katherine Dohleman

Mary Katherine Dohleman

Mar 28, 2023

Fairbury – Mary Katherine Dohleman, 92, of Fairbury, passed away at 3:10am, March 28, 2023, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.

Her funeral will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, April 8, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Chenoa. Burial will be in Chenoa Cemetery, Chenoa.

Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00am, on Saturday...

Eric G. Ray

Eric G. Ray

Mar 27, 2023

Eric G. Ray, 41, Fairbury, died at 5:48 pm Monday, March 27, 2023 at OSF St. James – John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

His funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, April 3, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church, Fairbury with Pastor Dan Robertson officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation...

Anthony Jude Ruffalo

Anthony Jude Ruffalo

Mar 26, 2023

Anthony J. Ruffalo, 80, Pontiac, died at 4:05 am Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Goldwater Care of Pontiac.

His funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Friday, March 31, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chenoa with Fr. Bill Keebler officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Chenoa.

Visitation will be 10:00 to 10:45...

Helen Jean Colliver

Helen Jean Colliver

Mar 26, 2023

Lane – Helen Jean Colliver, 94, of Minonk; formerly of Lane died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Heritage Manor, Minonk.

Mrs. Colliver was born June 29, 1928, in Clinton; the daughter of Walter Robert and Susan E. (Mott) Jones. She married Harold L. Colliver on August 28, 1950 in Missouri. Her husband...

Jane Louise Schleeter

Jane Louise Schleeter

Mar 25, 2023

Cypress, TX - Jane Louise Schleeter, age 89 of Cypress Tx passed away Saturday March 25, 2023, at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Tx . She was born February 27, 1934, in Canton IL.

She is survived by children, Gary (Elena) Schleeter of Viroqua WI, Mary Lynn Schleeter of Woodstock IL , Alan Schleeter of...

Donald Meiners

Donald Meiners

Mar 20, 2023

Colfax - Donald Meiners, of Colfax,  passed away on March 20, 2023, in Normal, IL at age 85.

Donald was born in Watseka, IL to Elmo and Laverne on November 10, 1937. He graduated from Octavia High school. On March 25, 1956, he married Priscilla Rathbun and for 58 years they lived together in Colfax. Donald is...

Dylan Scott Bazzell

Dylan Scott Bazzell

Mar 20, 2023

Dylan Scott Bazzell, 18, of Fairbury, died at 12:07am Monday, March 20, 2023 at Centura St. Anthony Summit Medical Center, Frisco, CO.

Funeral services will be at 11am Monday, March 27, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 2-8pm,...

Drew Brian Fehr

Drew Brian Fehr

Mar 19, 2023

Drew Brian Fehr , 17 of Fairbury died at 10:12pm on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in Frisco, CO.

Drew was born April 5, 2005 in Normal; a son to Brian and Susan (Kaisner) Fehr. Drew was a Senior at Prairie Central High School, Fairbury.

There will be a visitation from 1 -7 pm,...

Don Fairfield

Don Fairfield

Mar 12, 2023

Foosland – Don Fairfield, 90, of Foosland, passed away at 2:42pm, Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Don was born on September 25, 1932 to William and Mary (Richison) Fairfield in Fisher, Illinois and lived on their family farm. He grew...

Mildred "Millie" Weber

Mildred "Millie" Weber

Mar 9, 2023

Chenoa - Mildred "Millie" Weber passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on March 9, 2023 at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac, IL.  Her funeral service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home in Chenoa.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 5-7 pm at Duffy-Pils...

Diane M Bobbitt

Diane M Bobbitt

Mar 7, 2023

Diane M. Bobbitt, 81, Chenoa, died at 11:23 am Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her residence, Chenoa.

Mrs. Bobbitt was born May 13, 1941 in Rantoul, IL the daughter of Henry and Etta Fruhling Ackerman.  She married Charles A. Bobbitt on January 19, 1960 in Rantoul.  He preceded her in death on February 20, 1993.

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Arthur Irvin Walter

Arthur Irvin Walter

Mar 6, 2023

Arthur Irvin Walter, 98, died peacefully at 3:26 am on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church with Josh Clemons officiating. Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian...

Janice L. Nussbaum

Janice L. Nussbaum

Mar 6, 2023

Janice L. Nussbaum, 90, of Fairbury, Illinois, went home to heaven on Monday, March 6, 2023.  Janice was born August 23, 1932, in Forrest Township to Ira I. and Leona E. Abersoll Nussbaum, their second daughter and eighth child.

Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, at the Fairbury Apostolic Christian...

Geraldine Dukich

Geraldine Dukich

Mar 3, 2023

Lexington – Geraldine Dukich, 70, of Lexington, passed away on March 3, 2023, at her residence with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, LeRoy.

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

Joan Steidinger

Joan Steidinger

Mar 2, 2023

Fairbury – Joan Steidinger, 89 of Fairbury passed away at 7:08pm, Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Joan was born May 27, 1933 in Sullivan, the daughter of William H. and Gertrude (Monroe) Hostetter II.  She married Calvin Coleman on December 27, 1950, and later married James E. Steidinger on March...

Delmar Wayne Wyant

Delmar Wayne Wyant

Mar 2, 2023

Arrowsmith – Delmar Wayne Wyant, 89, of Arrowsmith formerly of Colfax, passed away on March 2, 2023, at Heritage Health, Gibson City.

His funeral will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Pastor Wendell Wardell will be officiating.

Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

Visitation will...

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