Obituary Listing

Aug 23, 2021

Henry Mitchell "Buddy" Strube, 57, Roberts, died at 3:40 pm Monday, August 23, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Buddy was born February 8, 1964 in Peoria, IL the son of Charles L. and Elberta A. "Bootie" Ball Strube.  He married Melissa Weber on December 22, 2013 in Roberts, IL.  She survives in Roberts.

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Aug 21, 2021

Vernon "Fuzz" Garmon, 88, Pontiac and formerly of Cropsey, died at 2:56 pm Satuday, August 21, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  Inurnment will take place in Cropsey Twp. Cemetery at a later date.

Mr. Garmon was born July 10, 1933 near Gibson...

Aug 20, 2021

Fairbury – Elaine Kuntz, 88 of Fairbury died at 11:35 pm, Friday, August 20, 2021 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

There will be a graveside service at 11 am, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Strawn Cemetery, Strawn.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be directed to...

Aug 19, 2021

Saybrook – Donald Dean Durflinger, 61, of Saybrook, passed away at 7:32 am, August 19, 2021, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Cremation has been accorded.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Ridgeview Athletic...

Aug 18, 2021

Gibson City – Ann Bayles-Nafziger, 57, of Gibson City, passed away at 6:37am, August 18, 2021, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Monday, August 23, 2021, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Pastor Kevin Summers will be officiating.

Burial will be in Drummer Township Cemetery, Gibson City.

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Aug 15, 2021

Sheila K. Frank, 73, Chatsworth, died at 6:59 pm Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her residence in rural Chatsworth.

Mrs. Frank was born March 23, 1948 in Pontiac, IL the daughter of Art and Marian Miller George.  She married Paul Harold Frank on May 10, 1973 in Monticello.  He preceded her in death on March 12, 2020....

Aug 14, 2021

Fairbury – Donald E. Rinkenberger, 93, of Fairbury, passed away at 12:30pm, August 14, 2021, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Private family services will be held.

Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church, Forrest or the Forrest American Legion.

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

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Aug 7, 2021

Mark Wayne Hawkins, 57, Forrest, died at 1:01 pm Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his residence, Forrest.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

Mark was born May 26, 1964 in Chicago, IL the son of Loyd and Elizabeth Jones Hawkins.

Surviving are four sons, Kevin, Matthew, Nicholas and Daniel...

Aug 3, 2021

Chenoa – Loren O. White, 91 of Chenoa, died at 11:45 am, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his residence in rural Chenoa.

Funeral services for Mr. White will be 1:30 pm, Friday, August 6, 2021 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa; with Pastor Debbie Honegger officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Bloomington.

Jul 30, 2021

Robert E. Lee Short II, 54, of Chenoa and formerly of Fairbury, IL, died at 11:18 pm Friday, July 30, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal, IL.

Cremation rites have been accorded.   The family suggests memorials be given to the Charity of the Donor's Choice.

Bob was born December 29, 1966 in Fairbury,...

Jul 24, 2021

Jacqueline Marie Hornsby was born January 8, 1939, in Chicago, IL. The daughter of August and Marie Howler (Szczesniak), she grew up in Forest Park, IL.

She married Ronald Hornsby, Sr, on March 9, 1957 in Forest Park. He died February 6, 2004.

Surviving are her children, Dolores Hornsby, El Paso, George (Tina) Hornsby, Waukesha,...

Jul 23, 2021

Fairbury – Laradel L. Campbell, 84, of Fairbury, formerly of Orlando, FL; passed away at 12:42 am, Friday, July 23, 2021 at her residence in Fairbury.

Cremation rites have been accorded with private services to be held at a later date.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the charity...

Jul 23, 2021

Chenoa – Robert L. Wilson, 86, of Chenoa, passed away at 7:00 pm, Friday, July 23, 2021 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

Private burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.  There will be no public services. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's...

Jul 22, 2021

Anchor – Nancy Willke, 83, of Pontiac, formerly of Anchor, passed away at 6:00pm, on July 22, 2021, at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac.

A funeral will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, July 29, 2021, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor. Pastors Jim Rients and Carlin Ours will be officiating.

Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran...

Jul 6, 2021

Chenoa – Gloria J. Klima, 72, of Chenoa, formerly of Brookfield passed away at 9:00 am, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her residence in Chenoa.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial mass at 10 am, Saturday, July 17, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Chenoa.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of...

Jul 4, 2021

Mark Mahlon Morris, 69, Forrest, died at 5:30 pm Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his residence, Forrest.

Mark was born May 24, 1952 in Fairbury, IL the son of Duane "Buck" and Mona Watterson Morris.

Survivors include three sisters, Sharon (Jay) Nelson-Bianco, Bradenton, FL, JoAnn Morris, Bloomington, Judy (David) Surber, Fairbury, one step sister, Lisa...

Jul 2, 2021

Gordon A. Harbeck, 67, of Fairbury and a long-time resident of Hanover Park, passed away at 4:34 pm, Friday, July 2, 2021 at his residence in Fairbury.

A Memorial Service will be held at Calvary Community Church of Schaumburg (1000 S Springinsguth Rd) on Saturday, July 24 with visitation at 10 am and service to follow at...

Jun 30, 2021

Dale L. Barnes, 77, Bloomington and formerly of Fairbury, died at 8:57 am Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his residence in Bloomington.

A private graveside service will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021 at South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.  The family suggests memorials be given to Traditions Health Hospice, 3000 N. Main St., East Peoria, IL 61611.

Jun 30, 2021

Jean Henderson, 95, Bloomington and formerly of Colfax, died at 8:45 pm, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Martin Health Center, Bloomington.

Mrs. Henderson was born April 17, 1926 in rural Colfax the daughter of Charles C. and Sena Hadaway Brandt. She married Roy Henderson Jr. on June 6, 1948 in rural Colfax.  He passed away on October...

Jun 27, 2021

Roberto Vicente Salinas, 36 of Fairbury, passed away at 9:16pm, Sunday, June 27, 2021 at OSF St. James, John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, July 2, 2021 at Fairbury Baptist Church with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.  Visitation will take place from...