Obituary Listing

Apr 26, 2021

Fairbury – Roger E. Bach, 80, of Fairbury, passed away at 5:14pm, April 26, 2021, at his residence.

Roger was born August 22, 1940, in Fairbury, the son of C. Edward and Margaret (Peg) Rogers Bach.

He married his beloved bride, Karen Mueller, who has been his deep love and strength, and who has lovingly...

Apr 26, 2021

Fairbury – Dorothy M. Roth, 84, of Fairbury passed away at 8:54 am, Monday, April 26, 2021 at Carle-Bromenn Medical Center, Normal.

Her graveside service will be 11:30 am, Friday, April 30, 2021 at Gridley Cemetery, Gridley.  Visitation will be 10 -11am prior to her service at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. In lieu of flowers,...

Apr 26, 2021

Chenoa – Lena L. (Moore)Betts 93, of Chenoa passed away at 3:30pm, Monday, April 26, 2021 at Flanagan Rehab & Healthcare, Flanagan.

A graveside service will be 1:00 pm, Monday, May 3, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Pontiac.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed...

Apr 24, 2021

Duane A. Rathbun, 85, originally of Fairbury passed away on April 24, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 12, 1935 the son of Frank and Isabell Rathbun.  He married Carol Gott and they had 4 children, Cindy (Mike)Ziller, Becky Whitfill, Tamara (John)Ward and Scott (Lillian)Rathbun. Duane is also survived by 2 step daughters Kelly (Steve)Payne...

Apr 17, 2021

Chenoa - Rietta Heath, 93 of Taylorville formerly of Chenoa, died at 11:29 pm, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Life's Journey Hospice in Taylorville.

Funeral services for Mrs. Heath will be 11 am, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Burial will follow in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa.

Visitation will be...

Apr 6, 2021

Sun City, AZ – Ella James Holforty, 95, a member of the World's Greatest Generation  passed peacefully on April 6, 2021.

She was a dedicated Mom, adventurous world traveler, animal lover and avid reader.  She was born Nov. 8, 1925 in Bloomington IL. She attended Wesleyan University as a theater major and married Charles Holforty. Charles and...

Apr 3, 2021

Gene E. Vaughan, 94, Fairbury, died at 7:57 pm Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

A Public visitation will be 3:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Following a private funeral service there will be a public graveside service at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 8, 2021...

Apr 1, 2021

Colfax – Ferne Onken, 88, of Colfax, passed away at 10:00am, April 1, 2021, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Her funeral will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 10, 2021, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor. Pastor Jim Davis will be officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Anchor.

Visitation...

Mar 31, 2021

Jose Chavez, 90 of Fairbury, Illinois passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 8:41 a.m. at Accolade Healthcare, Pontiac, Illinois. Jose was born November 17, 1930 in McAllen, Texas, the son of Gumecindo Chavez and Barbara Mares Chavez.  He married the love of his life, Virginia Lara on June 24, 1955 in Depue, Illinois.  She preceded him in death...

Mar 27, 2021

Chenoa – Annie R. Webb, 97, of Chenoa, passed away at 6:55am, Saturday, March 27, 2021, at her residence in Chenoa.

Graveside services for Annie will be 1 pm, Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa; with Pastor Jeff Williams officiating.

Visitation will be 11 to 12:30pm, prior to her graveside...

Mar 27, 2021

Juanita P. Walter, 82 of Fairbury, died at 8:10 a.m. Saturday (March 27, 2021) at OSF St. James, John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, with family at her bedside.

Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 30 at Fairbury Apostolic Christian Church with ministers of the church officiating.  Burial will follow in South Apostolic Christian Cemetery,...

Mar 26, 2021

Chenoa – Daniel D. Streid, 60, died Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence in Chenoa.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services have been scheduled.   Memorials may be directed to the family or a charity of the donor's choice. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements

Dan was born November 14,...

Mar 25, 2021

Daisy M. Bellot, 90 of Fairbury, died at 11:15 am, Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Her funeral will be at 10:00 am, Monday, March 29, 2021 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Chatsworth with Fr. David Sabel officiating.  Burial will follow at Forrest Twp. Cemetery.

Visitation will be held...

Mar 23, 2021

Shirlene McCarter Bachtold, 79, Fairbury, died at 12:36 pm Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence, Fairbury.

Mrs. Bachtold was born January 18, 1942 in Talowah, MS the daughter of Rufus Dewey and Evelyn Starnes McCarter.  She married Roger Bachtold on September 23, 1962 in Purvis, MS.  He survives in Fairbury, IL.

Other survivors include...

Mar 22, 2021

Deborah J. Prodehl, 69 of Bloomington, lost her brave battle with pancreatic cancer and entered into the presence of God on March 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by family and friends.  Deborah's life exemplified selfless service to others, and while we are left to mourn her loss, there are countless family members and friends rejoicing the reunion in...

Mar 16, 2021

Fairbury – Lillie Ann Moore, 78, of Fairbury, passed away at 2:00am, March 16, 2021, at Heritage Health, Gibson City.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Forrest Apostolic Christian Church. Ministers of the church will be officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from...

Mar 14, 2021

Teresa E. Franey, 83, Fairbury and formerly of Chatsworth, died at 4:28 pm. Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Her Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Chatsworth with Fr. David Sabel and Fr. Carl LoPresti officiating.  Burial will be...

Mar 14, 2021

Stanley Richard Jacobs, 74, of Largo, FL, formerly of Chenoa, passed away at 10:59 a.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Suncoast Hospice Care Center in Palm Harbor, FL.

Stanley was born on March 4, 1947, in Fairbury, the first son of Richard Albert and Wiladene Joan Hewitt Jacobs. He was a 1965 graduate of...

Mar 13, 2021

Carol Sue Vaughan, 84, Fairbury, died at 9:40 am Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her residence, Fairbury with her husband, Frank by her side.

Carol was born June 24, 1936 in Fairbury, IL the daughter of Arnold Kerley and Thelma Louise Hodges Huddleston.  She married Frank Vaughan on December 5, 1952 in Fairbury.  He survives in Fairbury....

Mar 10, 2021

Kenneth M. Martin, 67 of Pontiac, died at 4:35am, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Evenglow Lodge, Tjardes Health Center, Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family burial will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Ken was born August 15, 1953 in Chicago, a son of...