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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...

Donna M. Sledge

Donna M. Sledge

Feb 21, 2023

Donna M. Sledge, 80, of Chenoa and formerly of Strawn, died at 12:55 AM on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her daughter's residence in Chenoa.

Her funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, in Fairbury with Pastor Deb Honegger officiating. Burial will be in Strawn Cemetery.

Visitation...

Thelma Bolden

Thelma Bolden

Feb 15, 2023

Warr Acres, OK - Thelma V. Bolden, 88, of Warr Acres, OK; formerly of rural Fairbury died at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Warr Acres Nursing Home in Oklahoma City, OK.

Mrs. Bolden was born June 4, 1934, in Ripley, TN, the daughter of Bennett and Nannie (Crowder) Thurmond. She married Lynn Bolden...

Veronica Ellen Hubly

Veronica Ellen Hubly

Feb 15, 2023

Veronica Ellen Hubly, 91, Chatsworth, died at 12:01 pm Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her residence, Chatsworth.

Visitation will be 9:00 to 11:00 am Saturday, February 25, 2023 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Chatsworth with the rosary at 11:00 am.   A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:30am also at the church. Fr. David...

Tammi S. Kupferschmid

Tammi S. Kupferschmid

Feb 13, 2023

Tammi Sue Kupferschmid , 48, of Fairbury died at 9:06am, Monday, February 13, 2023 at her residence.

Graveside Services will be 10 am, Monday, February 20, 2023 at Avoca Township Cemetery, rural Fairbury.

Visitation will be 2 pm to 5pm, Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  In lieu of flowers,...

Linda Louise Fry

Linda Louise Fry

Feb 12, 2023

Colfax – Linda Louise Fry, 66, of Colfax, peacefully passed away at 11;51pm, February 12, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure and diabetes.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Pastor Michelle Giermann will be officiating.

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Ann Spencer

Ann Spencer

Feb 12, 2023

Cooksville – Ann Spencer, 73, of Cooksville, passed away at 2:14pm, February 12, 2023, at Carle BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Friday, February 17, 2023, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Pastor Wendell Wardell will be officiating.

Burial will be in Blue Mound Cemetery, Cooksville.

Visitation will...

Catherine Askew Czaruk

Catherine Askew Czaruk

Feb 12, 2023

Catherine Askew Czaruk age 63 of Cocoa FL, was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away peacefully at AdventHealth, Orlando FL on Feb 12, 2023.

Cathy was born on Sept 6, 1959 in Fairbury, IL to Thomas S. Askew and Phyllis Tracy Askew Creek.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Thomas...

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