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Garry Knauer

Garry Knauer

Jan 20, 2021

Fairbury – Garry Knauer, 68, of Fairbury, passed away at 12:31pm, January 20, 2021, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Monday, January 25, 2021, at Strawn Cemetery. Fr. Scott Archer will be officiating.

Memorials may be made to SELCAS or the donor's choice of charity.

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David Glenn Ahlemeyer

David Glenn Ahlemeyer

Jan 17, 2021

David Glenn Ahlemeyer, 80, Bloomington and formerly of Fairbury died at 1:15 pm Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Good Samaritan of Pontiac.

A celebration of life honoring David will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Munz Cabin at Indian Creek Country Club in Fairbury.  A short memorial service at 2:00 pm.  Followed by a time...

Doris Bielfeldt

Doris Bielfeldt

Jan 14, 2021

Anchor – Doris Bielfeldt, 97, of Anchor, passed away at 6:25pm, January 14, 2021, at Gibson Area Hospital Annex.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Monday, January 18, 2021, at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Salvation Army, or Home Sweet Home...

Jane Hadaway Schultz

Jane Hadaway Schultz

Jan 9, 2021

Mary Jane Hadaway Schultz, 88, Pontiac, died at 12:16 pm Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her residence in Pontiac.

Visitation will be 11:00 to 1:00 pm Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury followed by a 1:30 pm graveside service at Avoca Twp. Cemetery, rural Fairbury.  The family suggests memorials be given to OSF Hospice....

Byron Emery Jones

Byron Emery Jones

Jan 9, 2021

Saybrook – Byron Emery Jones, 81, of Saybrook, passed away at 9:17am, January 9, 2021, at Gibson Area Hospital.

Private family services are being held.

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

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor, Ridgeview FFA Alumni, or Ridgeview Food Bank.

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Kristi J Aupperle

Kristi J Aupperle

Jan 4, 2021

Towanda – Kristi J. Aupperle, 58, of Towanda, passed away at 6:05pm, Monday, January 4, 2021, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

A private family visitation and funeral will be held.

Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

Kristi was born February 27, 1962, in Fairbury, the daughter of Dennis Walter...

Phyllis J. Fairclough

Phyllis J. Fairclough

Jan 3, 2021

On Sunday, January 3, 2021, Phyllis Fairclough, beloved mother, wife, and grandmother, passed away at age 76 at her residence in Fairbury.

Phyllis Jean Alarie was born on February 1, 1944. She was one of seven children to Mary Ellen and Alfred Alarie.

On September 21, 1963, she married Gerald Fairclough of Sandwich, IL (b....

Rachel Irene Elbert

Rachel Irene Elbert

Dec 27, 2020

FORREST- Rachel Irene Kamm Elbert, 85, Forrest, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, Normal.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, rural Wing. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home of Fairbury is handling arrangements.

The family wishes...

Elizabeth Ann Grace

Elizabeth Ann Grace

Dec 27, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Grace, 39 of Fairbury, died at 10:59pm, Sunday, December 27, 2020 at OSF St. James, John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Fairbury.

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Ramona Jean Underwood

Ramona Jean Underwood

Dec 25, 2020

Ramona Jean Underwood , 88, of Chenoa, passed away at 4:48 pm, Friday, December 25, 2020 at Carle BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the...

Daniel B. Hilt

Daniel B. Hilt

Dec 25, 2020

Daniel Bruce Hilt, 75, of rural Chenoa, died at 4:00 PM Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a private family service in Pike Township Cemetery at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Apostolic Christian Life Points, Timber Ridge,...

James William Chick

James William Chick

Dec 25, 2020

Fairbury – James William Chick, 73, of Fairbury, passed away at 4:03am, December 25, 2020, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30am, Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Chenoa Township Cemetery. Pastor Mike Bailey will be officiating.

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

Memorials may be made...

Carolyn Marie Lade

Carolyn Marie Lade

Dec 21, 2020

Carolyn M. Lade , 83 of Chatsworth, died at 7:50pm, Monday, December 21, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Private family burial will take place in Chatsworth City Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church of Fairbury, Chatsworth First Responders - Fire Department or SELCAS.  Duffy-Pils Memorial...

Ruth E. Mcwhorter

Ruth E. Mcwhorter

Dec 15, 2020

Ruth E. McWhorter, 89 of Fairbury, died at 6:35am, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

Private graveside services to be held at Forrest Twp. Cemetery, Forrest.  Memorials may be made to the Fairbury Food Pantry.

She was born June 25, 1931 in Melvin, a daughter of Bernie L. and Hazel Sheppard White. ...

Janice J. Campbell

Janice J. Campbell

Dec 15, 2020

Pontiac – Janice J. Campbell, 81 of Pontiac, died at 8:35pm, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Evenglow Inn of Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a private family inurnment to be held.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Evenglow Inn of Pontiac, ALS Association, or Transitions Hospice.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa...

David W. Raby

David W. Raby

Dec 12, 2020

David Wayne Raby , 62 of Chenoa passed away at 11:15 pm, Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Carle BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a private family graveside inurnment in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.

David...

Merlin Kaeb

Merlin Kaeb

Dec 10, 2020

Merlin Ray Kaeb, 64, of Arrowsmith, passed away at 10:01pm, December 10, 2020, at his residence, where he was lovingly cared for by his wife and family through his journey with cancer.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30am, Monday, December 14, 2020, at South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury. Minister of the church will be officiating.Duffy-Pils Memorial...

Alyce J. Taylor

Alyce J. Taylor

Dec 9, 2020

Alyce Jeanne Taylor , 77 of Normal, died at 7:40am, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 surrounded by her family at her residence in Normal. She was a beloved wife, mom, mother-in-law, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend.

Private family services will be held with burial at Avoca Twp. Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Colson P. Freehill

Colson P. Freehill

Dec 7, 2020

Colson P. Freehill, 34 of Somonauk, formerly of Forrest passed away at 7:30 pm, Monday, December 7, 2020 at his residence in Somonauk.

There will be a private family service, at the conclusion of the service cremation rites will be conducted, with an inurnment in Strawn Cemetery at a later date.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in...

Bernice Irene Bender

Bernice Irene Bender

Dec 7, 2020

Fairbury – Bernice Irene Bender, 90, of Fairbury, passed away at 7:55pm, December 7 ,2020, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00pm, Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Chatsworth Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be made to Fairbury First United Methodist...

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