Roger Lee Schumm
Jan 27, 2022
Roger Lee Schumm, 61, Fairbury, died peacefully at 9:15 pm Thursday, January 27, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Roger was born July 16, 1960 in Normal, IL the son of Nyles K. and Eldora Marie Cremeens Schumm. He married Tina Louise Young on June 11, 2011 in Saunemin. She survives in Fairbury.
Other survivors include...
Irene Lavallier
Jan 27, 2022
NORMAL - Irene Lavallier, of Normal, IL, left this world to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 27, 2022.
Irene was born in 1925 to Albert and Lydia Rinkenberger. She married Her loving husband, Clarence Lavallier, who preceded her in death.
Irene was a beloved and devoted mother and grandmother and will be dearly...
Catherine Ann Joiner
Jan 26, 2022
Forrest - Catherine Ann Joiner, 91 of Forrest passed away peacefully at 5:15 pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac.
Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial service at 11 am, Friday, February 4, 2022 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury; with Pastor Paul Lellelid officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be...
Mary Ann Ulfers
Jan 26, 2022
Mary Ann Ulfers passed away on January 26, 2022, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, Illinois. She was 92.
Mary Ann was born in Tazewell County, Illinois, on August 20, 1929, to Alfred and Vera (Scheffler) Hild. She primarily grew up in Pekin, Illinois.
After graduating from Pekin High School, she received an...
Thomas J Simpson
Jan 24, 2022
Thomas J. Simpson of Fairbury, passed away at 7:00 am Monday, January 24, 2022 at Good Samaritan Home in Pontiac, IL.
Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:45 on Monday, January 31, 2022 followed by his funeral service at 10:00 am both at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, 100 W. Maple Street in Fairbury, IL.  Burial will be in...
Larry Lancaster
Jan 22, 2022
Fairbury – Larry Neil Lancaster, 84, of Fairbury, passed away at 9:36am, on January 22, 2022, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Larry was born October 28, 1937, in Sumner, the son of George and Jessie (Likens) Lancaster.
Upon graduation from Sumner High School, Larry enlisted in the Air Force where he served for four...
Roger Irwin Mcdowell
Jan 19, 2022
Roger Irwin McDowell, 83, Fairbury, died at 3:42 am Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac.
His funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, January 22, 2022 at St. Andrew Catholic Parish, Fairbury with Fr. Scott Archer officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Fairbury where full military rites will be accorded....
James Neil Story
Jan 17, 2022
Fairbury – James Neil Story, 74, of White House, TN, passed away at 6:55 p.m., January, 17, 2022, at Waters of Springfield Rehab Center in Springfield, TN.
His funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Fairbury. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Sunday...
Rose Mary Woodward
Jan 17, 2022
Fairbury- Rose Mary Woodward, 95, of Fairbury, passed away at 12:05pm, January 17, 2022, at Heritage Manor in Minonk.
Her funeral will be held at 2:00pm, Friday, January 21, 2022, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Pastor Paul Wier will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 1-2:00pm on Friday at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded...
Shirley Givens
Jan 15, 2022
Colfax – Shirley M. Givens, 85, of Colfax, passed away at 10:30pm, January 15, 2022 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.
Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Pastor Wayne Gierman will be officiating.
Visitation will be held from 9-10:00am on Saturday at the funeral home....
John Rathbun
Jan 13, 2022
John Rathbun, 65, of Peoria, passed away peacefully at 7:15 pm, Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his home.
Cremation has been accorded. There will be no services.
John was born March 28, 1956 in Fairbury, IL, the son of Nowlan and Mattie (Grove) Rathbun. He married Sandy Hanstedt on May 6, 2006 in Peoria, IL. ...
Brent Stephens Weeks
Jan 10, 2022
Brent Stephens Weeks, 40, Springfield and formerly of Forrest, died at 10:45 am Monday, January 10, 2022 at his residence, Springfield.
Brent was born August 10, 1981 in Normal, IL the son of James Carder and Pamela Jean Stephens Weeks.
Survivors include his mother, Pamela Weeks, sister, Tori (Chuck) Lemenager, brother, Darren (Sarah) Weeks, paternal...
Sharon Ann Vining
Jan 10, 2022
Chenoa - Sharon Ann Vining , 78 of Chenoa, passed away at 2:55 pm, Monday, January 10, 2022 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.
Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial service at 4 pm, Friday, January 14, 2022 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa; with Pastor Valerie Mezger-Wengstrom officiating.
Visitation...
Helen Jean Kerber
Jan 9, 2022
Colfax – Helen Jean Kerber, 86, of Colfax, passed away at 11:47am, January 9, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Cremation has been accorded.
A graveside service be held at 11:00am, Friday, January 14, 2022, at Holy Cross Cemetery, Merna
Memorials may be made to the Colfax Restoration Project, St. Jude, or the...
Dorothy B. Cox
Jan 5, 2022
Fairbury - Dorothy B. Cox, 84 of Bradenton Florida; died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. She was a part time resident of Fairbury, IL until 2011. It was an area close to her husbands heart, Logan O. Cox and they spent many happy summers with friends and family. She had been living at Freedom Village in Bradenton,...
Juliene Rae Longworth
Dec 30, 2021
Juliene R. Longworth, 62, Champaign, died at 11:44 pm on Thursday (December 30, 2021) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), 26 Broadway, New York, NY, 10004.
She was born on July 11, 1959, in Normal, the daughter of Richard...
Kimberly Grace Perz
Dec 29, 2021
Chenoa - Kimberly Grace Perz, 57, passed away unexpectedly in Laurium, Michigan on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Shirley Perz.
She is survived by her friend and former husband, Don Chorak; her only sister, Sheila Weckerly; her nieces: Sarah (Nicholas) Swanson, Rachel (Kevin) Wildung,...
Donna Mae Myer
Dec 29, 2021
Donna Mae Myer , 89, Pontiac and formerly of Chenoa, died at 6:56 am Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac.
Donna was born November 29, 1932 near Colfax, IL the daughter of John C. and Inez C. Seeman Schroeder. She married William Joseph Myer on February 12, 1951 in rural Chenoa. He preceded...
Viola J. Brown
Dec 28, 2021
Viola Jean Brown , 64 of Chatsworth, passed away at 9:24 pm, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her residence in Chatsworth.
Visitation will be from 2 - 5 pm, Monday, January 3, 2022 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Prayers will be said at 5 pm, the conclusion of the visitation. Cremation rites will be accorded...
Keith D Stout
Dec 26, 2021
Keith D. Stout, 55, Fairbury, died at 10:00 am Sunday, December 26, 2021 at his residence, Fairbury.
Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 pm Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury followed by a time of sharing at 2:00 pm.
Keith was born October 20, 1966 in Madrid, Spain the son of Gary...
