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Dennis Ray Steidinger

Dennis Ray Steidinger

Nov 4, 2022

Dennis Ray Steidinger,75, of Fairbury, completed his earthly journey on Friday, November 4, 2022 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. His passing was due to an unexpected heart attack.

Dennis was born on January 2, 1947 in Fairbury the son of Urban and Ollie (Moser) Steidinger.

Dennis committed his life to serving our...

Gerald W. Turner

Gerald W. Turner

Nov 2, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" W. Turner, 80, Pontiac, passed away unexpectedly at 5:46 pm Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at home.

Jerry was born July 5, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the son of Henry and Margaret (Smith) Turner. He and his wife Carol Menold Zimmerman Turner recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on October 18, 2022.

Survivors include...

Jack Givens

Jack Givens

Oct 29, 2022

Jack Givens , 85, of Colfax, passed away at 7:43am, October 29, 2022, at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.

Jack was born December 8, 1936, in McHenry, KY, the son of Arthur and Ivy Culbertson Givens. He married Shirley Custer on April 16, 1961. She died January 15, 2022.

Surviving are his sons,...

Lowell Edward Allen

Lowell Edward Allen

Oct 29, 2022

Fairbury – Lowell Edward Allen, 88, of Fairbury, passed away at 10:51am, Saturday, October 29, 2022, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Cremation has been accorded.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury.  Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends...

Betty Lou Lawrence

Betty Lou Lawrence

Oct 27, 2022

Fairbury - Betty Lou Lawrence, 79 of Fairbury died at 4:37 pm, Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her residence in Fairbury.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the 1st Baptist Church of Fairbury with Pastor Brian King officiating. Visitation will be 3:30 to 5:45pm Tuesday prior to...

Roger L. Farney

Roger L. Farney

Oct 26, 2022

Forrest- Roger L. Farney, 82, of Forrest, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at 12:25am, October 26, 2022, at Apostolic Christian Restmor, Morton.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Monday, October 31, 2022, at Forrest Apostolic Christian Church. Ministers of the church will be officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Township Cemetery.

Visitation will...

David R Taylor

David R Taylor

Oct 20, 2022

David R. Taylor, 63, Fairbury, died at 12:30 pm Thursday, October 20, 2022 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

His funeral will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans and Pastor Steve Anderson officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation...

Steven F Oltman

Steven F Oltman

Oct 20, 2022

Steven F. Oltman, 71, Chenoa, died at 4:15 pm Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the family farm in Chenoa, with his sons by his side.

His funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Monday, October 24, 2022 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa with Pastor Duane Otto officiating.  Burial will follow in Pike Twp. Cemetery, rural Chenoa.

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Larry G. Corban

Larry G. Corban

Oct 17, 2022

Pontiac – Larry G. Corban, 69 of Pontiac passed away at 6:32 pm, on Monday, October 17, 2022, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Larry was born on November 9, 1952, in Fairbury, the son of Gene and Phyllis (Pearson) Corban. He married Joy Ragland on September 21, 1985 in Chatsworth. His wife Joy,...

Carol Jean Hague Manahan

Carol Jean Hague Manahan

Oct 12, 2022

Colfax – Carol Jean Hauge Manahan, 89, of Colfax, passed away at 9:38am, October 12, 2022, at her residence.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00pm, Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Pastor Wendell Wardell will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 10-11:45pm, Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax....

Richard W Aberle

Richard W Aberle

Oct 6, 2022

Richard W. Aberle, 91, Fairbury, died at 4:55 am Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Serenity Villa, Fairbury.

Mr. Aberle was born April 9, 1931 in Belle Prairie Twp, IL the son of Jacob and Julia Rieger Aberle.  He married Patricia J. Doran on December 3, 1955 in Fairbury.  She preceded him in death on February 17, 2002....

Joanne Marquis

Joanne Marquis

Oct 2, 2022

Colfax – Joanne Marquis, 88, of Colfax, passed away at 3:57am, October 2, 2022, at Carle BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

Cremation has been accorded.

Friends may greet the family from 1-3:00pm, Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Colfax United Methodist Church.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday,...

Mary Ellen Sanders

Mary Ellen Sanders

Oct 2, 2022

Mary Ellen Sanders, 92, Fairbury, died at 8:12 pm Sunday, October 2, 2022 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Mary Ellen was born January 5, 1930 in rural Fairbury, IL the daughter of Harry Herbert and Emma Frohling Mehrings.  She married Wayne Eldon Sanders on June 20, 1948 in Fairbury.  He preceded her in death...

Steven L. Kahle

Steven L. Kahle

Sep 25, 2022

Steven "Steve" Lee Kahle, age 57, of Hudson, IL, passed away at his home on Sunday evening, September 25, 2022.    Steve was born on August 25, 1965, in Bloomington, IL to Ralph Kahle and Patricia "Pat" (Mool) Kahle, the third of three sons.

Steve is survived by his mother Pat, of Gridley; brothers Tom (Patty) Kahle of...

Evelyn L Freeland

Evelyn L Freeland

Sep 24, 2022

Evelyn L. Freeland, 87, Fairbury and formerly of Forrest, passed into God's eternal hands at 9:28am on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Serenity Villa, Fairbury.

Mrs. Freeland was born September 3, 1935 in Emington, IL the daughter of Anna (Arnolds) and John Eggenberger.  She married Harold A. Freeland on May 7, 1954 in Saunemin, IL.  He preceded...

Todd Weber

Todd Weber

Sep 24, 2022

Chenoa – Todd Weber, 54, of Chenoa, passed away at 4:41pm, September 24, 2022, at Accolade Healthcare, Pontiac.

Cremation has been accorded. Private family services will be held.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Chenoa.

Todd was born October 4, 1967, in Streator, the son of Gary D. and Judith...

Angela Christine Roberts

Angela Christine Roberts

Sep 21, 2022

Angela Christine Roberts, 50, Fairbury, died at 2:13 pm Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her residence, Fairbury.

A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5:00 pm Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Faith Fellowship Ministries, Fairbury followed by a memorial service at 6:00pm.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is assisting with arrangements.  Memorials may be made to...

Wilma D Schapmire

Wilma D Schapmire

Sep 19, 2022

Wilma Schapmire, 96, Normal and formerly of Cooksville, died at 7:20 am on September 19, 2022 at Heritage Health, Normal.

Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax.  Her funeral will be at 11:00 am Monday also at the Memorial Home with Pastor Wendell Wardell officiating.  Inurnment will be...

W.H. Weber

W.H. Weber

Sep 16, 2022

LeRoy – W.H. Weber, 83, of LeRoy, formerly of Cooksville, passed away at 8:15 a.m., September 16, 2022, at his residence.

Private family service will be held. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

Memorials may be made to LeRoy Ambulance Association.

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

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John C Gavin

John C Gavin

Sep 13, 2022

Fairbury – John C. Gavin, 72, of Fairbury, passed away at 1:22pm, September 13, 2022, at his residence.

Cremation has been accorded.

John was born October 9, 1949, in Peoria, the son of John J. and Ruth Ticehurst Gavin. He married Rochelle Mangold on October 2, 1976. She survives.

Also surviving are his...

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