Obituary Listing

Nov 8, 2020

Diana Lynn Brewer , 68, of Chenoa, passed away at 8:08 am, Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

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 American Diabetes...

Nov 6, 2020

Joyce Ann Schleder, 73 of Normal and formerly of Chenoa, died at 4:33pm, Friday, November 6, 2020 at her daughter's residence, Normal.

Private family services will be held with burial at Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chenoa United Methodist Church, Livingston County Humane Society or the American Lung...

Nov 4, 2020

Shirley Marilyn Dempsey, 88 of Chenoa, was called to her heavenly home at 11:34pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.

A private graveside services will be held at Chenoa Twp. Cemetery with Rev. Fred Moore officiating.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of services.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

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Nov 2, 2020

Ronald "Hogan" Hartman, 68 of Forrest, died at 2:15pm, Monday, November 2, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

A private family funeral will take place with burial in Forrest Twp. Cemetery.  A public visitation will be held from 10:00am-12:30pm on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Nov 1, 2020

Roxane Gribbens, 64 of Fairbury, died at 1:58am, Sunday, November 1, 2020 at her son's residence, Fairbury.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home,...

Oct 29, 2020

J. Lorraine Honegger, 91, Fairbury, died at 5:08 am Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Evenglow Inn, Pontiac.

A private graveside service will be held at Pleasant Ridge Twp. Cemetery, Wing.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be given to SELCAS or the Forrest Fire Department.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge with arrangements.

Oct 25, 2020

Fairbury – Margie Sue Hedrick, 78, of Fairbury, passed away at 2:58pm, Sunday, October 25, 2020, at her residence.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, October 31, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Fairbury.  Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be held from 8:30- 10:00am, Saturday, October 31, 2020 also...

Oct 16, 2020

Forrest – Robert E. "Bob" Schrock, 75, of Forrest, passed away peacefully at his home, at 12:36am, Friday, October 16, 2020.

According to Bob's wishes there will be a short service before cremation at 11:00am, Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Forrest...

Oct 12, 2020

Richard L. Metz, 80, of Fairbury, passed away at 9:15 am, Monday, October 12, 2020 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a private family inurnment in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be directed to Good Samaritan...

Oct 8, 2020

Diane Farr Wagner Ehrhardt of Chenoa passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Heritage Senior Care in Normal.  She was born March 25, 1934 in Fairbury, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Lila Powell Farr.  Her father, Richard, passed away when she was an infant, after which she was adopted by her loving father, Ralph...

Oct 6, 2020

Chenoa – Deborah Beaudry, 63 of Chenoa, died at 8:07am, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Carle Bromenn Medical Center, Normal.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa, is assisting with arrangements.

Deborah was born November 20, 1956 in Fairbury,...

Oct 5, 2020

Urbana – Aaron J. Mercer, 34, of Urbana, passed away at 1:00pm, October 5, 2020 at his residence.

Cremation has been accorded.

Friends may greet the family from 2-4:00pm, Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax.

Inurnment will take place at a later date in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Colfax.

Oct 4, 2020

Chenoa  - Karen Ann Skaggs, 77, of Chenoa, died at 12:17pm, in her home on October 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Despite being a breast cancer survivor and enduring congestive heart failure, Karen selflessly focused on her family until the very end.  Cremation rites will be accorded.  A private memorial service and a celebration of life will...

Oct 2, 2020

Gary Jasper, 68 of Fairbury, passed away at 3:12pm, Friday, October 2, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington with his wife by his side.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 1-4pm at the Fairbury VFW.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Sep 24, 2020

Lester H. Price, 83, Chenoa, died at 11:20 pm Thursday, September 24, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Mr. Price was born October 4, 1936 in Centerville, IA the son of Hugh and Alta Phillips Price.  He married Bernetta M. Swarthout on May 2, 1958 in El Centro, CA she preceded him in death on...

Sep 19, 2020

John H. Wiles, 82, of Chatsworth, passed away at 3:07am, Saturday, September 19, 2020 surrounded by his family. His funeral service will be 11:00am, Friday, September 25, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Fairbury with Pastor Brian King officiating. Burial will follow the service in Chenoa twp. Cemetery, Chenoa; with full Military Honors.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in...

Sep 18, 2020

Fairbury – Larry Russell, 73, of Fairbury, passed away at 5:30pm, September 18, 2020, at his residence.

Cremation has been accorded.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Livingston County Humane Society.

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

Larry was born January 8, 1947, in Louisville,...

Sep 13, 2020

Fairbury – David Lawrence McKeon, 51, of Fairbury, passed away at 11:50pm, September 13, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

A private family graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be held from 12-2:00pm, Friday, September 18, 2020, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

Memorials may be made to ASPCA...

Sep 13, 2020

Dorothy J. Brandt , 94, formerly of Colfax, IL, passed on to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Heritage Health in Normal.

Mrs. Brandt was born September 16, 1925, in Pontiac, IL, to Lyman and Lillian (Hanson) Canady. She married Leon Dale Brandt on January 15, 1944, in Highland Park, IL. Her husband preceded...

Sep 11, 2020

Darlene Mason-Reichart, 77 of Chatsworth, died at 3:14pm, Friday, September 11, 2020 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30pm, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the First Baptist Church, Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating.  Cremation rites will be accorded following the service.  Social distancing and masks will be required for the service.  Duffy-Pils...