Obituary Listing

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,...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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.,...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...