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Fred W. Wing Jr.

Fred W. Wing Jr.

Jul 14, 2022

Fred W. Wing Jr. of Fairbury passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the age of 91.  Fred was born in Hamburg, Iowa the son of Fred W. Wing Sr. and Thelma (Johnson) Wing, both formerly of Fairbury.  He married Margaret Carolyn Loucks in 1958 and is survived by his children, Sheila (Eric) Langford of Dallas, TX and Rebecca...

Michael Todd Simpsen

Michael Todd Simpsen

Jul 12, 2022

Michael Todd Simpsen, 50, Colfax, died at 8:45 am Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the scene of a two-vehicle accident in Blue Mound Twp., McLean County, IL.

His funeral will be at 10:30 am Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax with Pastor David Castner officiating.  Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Anchor. ...

Sharon Kessinger

Sharon Kessinger

Jul 11, 2022

Colfax - Sharon Kessinger (83), of Colfax, was called home by the Lord at 4:30 p.m. on July 11, 2022. Sharon passed in the home she raised her family in, surrounded by her three sons.

Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Colfax. Marcia Buchs will...

Donna I. Holland

Donna I. Holland

Jul 8, 2022

Fairbury – Donna I. Holland, 85, of Fairbury , passed away at 4:38 pm, Friday, July 8, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be 11am, Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  Burial will follow in South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 pm, Tuesday,...

Richard K Nance

Richard K Nance

Jul 1, 2022

Richard K. Nance, 88, of Chenoa, passed away at 7:00 am, Friday, July 1, 2022 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a family celebration of his life and interment in Chenoa Township Cemetery at a later date.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements. Memorials in Richard's name may be...

Timothy Grosse

Timothy Grosse

Jun 27, 2022

San Antonio, TX – Timothy Grosse, 63 of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Colfax, passed away of natural causes on June 27, 2022, at his residence.

Private services will be held. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

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

Tim was born September 16, 1958...

Cindy Fisher-Rapp

Cindy Fisher-Rapp

Jun 20, 2022

Bellflower – Cindy Fisher-Rapp, 63, of Bellflower, passed away at 1:58pm, June 20, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Cremation has been accorded.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Illinois State Police Memorial Fund or the McLean County Sheriff's Association.

...

Elaine M Rhoda

Elaine M Rhoda

Jun 18, 2022

Elaine M. Rhoda, 91, Chenoa, died at 4:50 am Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Chenoa with Pastor Jeremy Latzke officiating.  Burial will be in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00...

Arnold K Munz

Arnold K Munz

Jun 16, 2022

Arnold K. Munz, 65, Fairbury, died at 7:08 am Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his residence, Fairbury.

His memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is assisting with arrangements.  The family suggests memorials be given to the...

Marvin L. Onken

Marvin L. Onken

Jun 12, 2022

Marvin L. Onken, 77 of Piper City; died at 8:53 pm, on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee.

Cremation rites have been accorded with services to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Piper City, Fire Department.

Mr. Onken was born September 23, 1944 in Fairbury;...

Lee Cavinder

Lee Cavinder

Jun 7, 2022

Colfax – Lee Cavinder, 71, of Colfax, passed away at 7:43am, June 7, 2022, in Normal.

Cremation has been accorded. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

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

Lee was born April 3, 1951, in LaPorte, IN, the son of Raymond...

Lester J. Barnes

Lester J. Barnes

Jun 7, 2022

Chenoa – Lester J. Barnes 83, of Chenoa passed away at 6:36 pm, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his residence in Chenoa.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa with burial to follow in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Katherine Langstaff-Adams

Katherine Langstaff-Adams

Jun 5, 2022

Katherine Aldine Langstaff-Adams, 79 of Fairbury, IL, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior at the First Presbyterian Church in Fairbury, Pastor Dan Robertson officiating. A private family interment will be held...

Marian Grace Brucker

Marian Grace Brucker

Jun 5, 2022

Colfax – Marian Grace Brucker, 98 of Colfax, passed away at 11:40pm, June 5, 2022, at Heritage Health, Bloomington.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM, Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Pastor Michelle Giermann will be officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Colfax United Methodist Church.

Duffy-Pils Memorial...

Donald R. Perkins

Donald R. Perkins

Jun 5, 2022

Donald R. Perkins, 81 of Fairbury, died at 6:35 pm Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

His funeral will be at 10:30 am Monday, June 13, 2022 at the 1 st United Methodist Church of Fairbury with Pastor Paul Wier officiating.  Burial will be in South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will...

Matthew John Schaefer

Matthew John Schaefer

Jun 5, 2022

Colfax – Matthew John Schaefer, 52, of Colfax, passed away at 6:24pm, June 5, 2022, at his residence.

Cremation has been accorded.

Memorials may be made to the Community Cancer Center, Normal

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

Matthew was born May 13, 1970, in Normal, the son...

Cynthia J Trezise

Cynthia J Trezise

Jun 5, 2022

Cynthia J. Trezise, 82, Fairbury, died at 6:05 am Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Miller Rehabilitation, Kankakee.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 8, 2022 followed by her funeral at 7:00pm at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  Pastor Dan Robertson will officiate.  Burial will be Friday, June 10, 2002 at Oakland Cemetery, Keokuk, IA.  The...

Robert D Trachsel

Robert D Trachsel

Jun 4, 2022

Robert (Bob) Trachsel, 68, of Chenoa, IL passed away at 4:15 am on June 4, 2022 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on July 15, 1953 in Normal, IL to James Dean and Barbara Stewart Trachsel.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, June 10,...

Viola M Atkins

Viola M Atkins

Jun 3, 2022

Viola M. Atkins, 103, formerly of Chenoa, IL., died at 7:23 pm Friday, June 3, 2022 at Heritage Health, Bloomington, IL.

Mrs. Atkins was born June 24, 1918 in Lawndale Twp., Weston, IL.,...

Shirley Ann Dill

Shirley Ann Dill

May 29, 2022

Colfax – Shirley Ann Dill, 74, of Colfax, passed away at 3:32pm, May 29, 2022, at Heritage Health in Normal.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Pastor Michele Giermann will be officiating.

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

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