Obituary Listing

Jun 30, 2023

Gary Eugene Fellers, 65, Fairbury, died at 11:30 am Friday, June 30, 2023 at his residence, Fairbury.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

Friends may greet the family from 1-2:00pm, Saturday...

Jun 30, 2023

Brian K. Raby , 58 of Chenoa died at 4:40 pm, Friday, June 30, 2023 at his residence in Chenoa.

Cremation has been accorded with a visitation from 11am to 1pm, Saturday, July 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Chenoa, Chenoa, IL. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.

A...

Jun 29, 2023

Bonnie J. Traub, 87, Fairbury, died at 6:15 am Thursday, June 29, 2023 at her residence, Fairbury.

Her funeral service will be at 11:00 am Monday, July 3, 2023 at the First Baptist Church, Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating.  Burial will be in the Fairbury Apostolic Christian Cemetery at Graceland.

Visitation will be 9:00...

Jun 29, 2023

Wanda Ann Coyne, 85, Fairbury, passed away peacefully at 12:41 am on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private inurnment will take place at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dominy Memorial...

Jun 27, 2023

Alice Elizabeth Tull, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 8:30 pm at her home in Normal, IL.

Her graveside inurnment will be held by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 3:00 pm.  Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St....

Jun 27, 2023

Betty Jean Niesmann, 92, Fairbury, died at 7:20 pm Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Goldwater Care of Pontiac.

Her funeral will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Michael Herrera officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery Fairbury.

Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 am Wednesday also...

Jun 25, 2023

Fairbury - Marie Elizabeth Stahl, 92, of Fairbury, IL, passed away on June 25, 2023, at Goldwater Care Nursing Home in Pontiac.

Marie was born on March 5, 1931, to Dominic and Sarah Giancarli.  She married Marion Dan Fugate on November 18, 1950.  They had three daughters: Sylvia (Joe) Penrod,...

Jun 25, 2023

Mary Cordelia Schmidtgall, 92, Fairbury, passed away at 6:03 am Sunday June 25, 2023, peacefully at her home.

Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of arrangements. Services will be held Friday, June,30, 2023, at the First Baptist Church of Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. You may greet the family from 9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m. with...

Jun 18, 2023

Kevin Dwayne McArthur, 46 of Pontiac died at 3:37 pm, Sunday, June 18, 2023 at his residence in Pontiac.

There will be a private family service followed by cremation and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.

Kevin was born June...

Jun 16, 2023

Harriet L Farney, 87, of Forrest, passed away at 5:47 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at her home in Forrest in the presence of her loved ones.

Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of arrangements. Services will be held Saturday, June, 24, 2023, at the First Baptist Church of Fairbury with Pastor Brian King officiating. You...

Jun 15, 2023

Lloyd Carl Borngasser Jr, 85, Fairbury, died at 12:28 pm Thursday, June 15, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Carl was born September 24, 1937 in Fairbury the son of Lloyd and Louise Bussell Borngasser.  He married Georgann Kitts on July 6, 1958 in Lacon.  She survives in Fairbury.

Other survivors include one...

Jun 8, 2023

Vernon Lee Steidinger, 61, Punta Gorda, FL and formerly of Fairbury, died unexpectantly on Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Naples, FL.

Vernon was born September 30, 1961 in Fairbury the son of William "Gene" and Alice Nash Steidinger.  He married Kimberly Mason on September 1, 1989 in Chenoa.  She survives in Punta Gorda, FL.

Other...

Jun 8, 2023

Fairbury - Doris M. Steidinger, 84 of Fairbury, died at 9:50 pm Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, June 12, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be directed to Fairview Haven Retirement Community, South East...

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,...

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...

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.  Burial will follow...

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...

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...

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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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....