Obituary Listing

May 17, 2020

Marilyn M. Schopp , 86 of Chenoa, died at 2:42 pm, Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her residence in Chenoa.

Private family graveside services will be held in Calvary Cemetery, rural Chenoa; with a Memorial Mass to be scheduled at a later date at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Chenoa. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is assisting...

May 13, 2020

Karleigh J. Freehill, 31 of Chatsworth, passed away at 8:05 am, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a graveside memorial service at 11 am, Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Strawn Cemetery, Strawn.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.   In lieu of flowers, memorial...

May 7, 2020

Sally Carter, 72 of Pontiac and formerly of Bloomington, died at 9:40am, Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Parker Nursing and Rehab, Streator.

Cremation rites have been accorded and services will be private.  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Sally was born August 29, 1947 in Pontiac, the daughter of William Robert and Adie...

May 2, 2020

The much-anticipated arrival of our baby has become a devastating, heartfelt loss when our sweet boy, Henry Michael Shrewsbury, was born asleep in the arms of the Lord at 1:39 am, Saturday, May 2, 2020.  He was 7 lbs., 5 oz., and 21 inches long.

Private funeral Mass has been held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pontiac,...

May 1, 2020

Robert Dan Hodge , 91, Chenoa, passed away at 6:48 am, Friday, May 1, 2020 at Liberty Village, Clinton.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a graveside inurnment at 1pm, Saturday, May 9, 2020 in the Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa, with Pastor's Timothy Moats and Marty Fannin officiating.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge...

Apr 26, 2020

Aurel Eileen Ellis , 88, Chenoa, died at 6:40 pm, Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

Private family services will be held with burial in the Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is assisting the family with arrangements.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the charity...

Apr 23, 2020

Bradley Dale Carter, 61, Fairbury, died at 12:37 pm Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his residence, Fairbury.

Mr. Carter was born September 12, 1958 in Peoria, IL the son of Eugene Dale and Ethel Jean Patrick Carter.

Survivors include his mother, Ethel Jean Carter, Decatur, one sister, Kelly (Robert) Garecht, Decatur and two nephews.

Apr 23, 2020

Marjorie Ellen Friedman, 86, Fairbury, died at 9:47 am Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her residence, Fairbury.

Mrs. Friedman was born June 24, 1933 in Forrest, IL the daughter of John and Bernice Wells Kyburz.  She married Henry G. Friedman on July 5, 1953 in Forrest.  He preceded her in death on April 26, 2019.

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Apr 19, 2020

C. Marlene Perkins, 86 of Chenoa, died at 8:05am, Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Rosewood Care Center of Peoria.

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

Marlene was born June 2, 1933 in Chenoa, a daughter to...

Apr 18, 2020

Deanna Marie Jackson , 37 of Sibley; died Saturday, April 18, 2020, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident north of Sibley.

Cremation rites have been accorded and the family will have a celebration of Deanna's life at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Deanna Jackson.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home,...

Apr 17, 2020

Dennis Lee Janssen , 66 of Fairbury; passed away peacefully, with loved ones by his side at 10:45pm, Friday, April 17, 2020, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Cremation rites have been accorded and the family will have a celebration of Denny's life at a later date.  Memorial contributions in Dennis' name may...

Apr 11, 2020

Christopher Lee Siegmund, 53, of Wichita passed away suddenly after an acute and serious illness on Saturday April 11, 2020 at 1.19pm in Andover, Kansas.  He was born on July 13, 1966 in Waukegan, IL.

Chris met his Wife Helen Farrelly in Dublin, Ireland and they were married November 2015.  She survives in Wichita.

Chris...

Apr 6, 2020

Harry Michael Johnson II, 31, Chenoa, died at 2:08 am Monday, April 6, 2020 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Private family services will be held with burial in the Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Fairbury.  The family suggests memorials be given to the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria or to the...

Mar 31, 2020

Rosetta B. Stoller, 94, Fairbury and formerly of Forrest, died at 4:34 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Private family services will be held with interment in the North Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Forrest.  The family suggests memorial be given to the Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Mrs. Stoller was born...

Mar 28, 2020

Juanita M. "Peggy" Stretch, 94 of Bloomington and formerly of Colfax, died at 8:40pm, Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City.

A private family burial will take place at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax, is assisting with arrangements.

Mar 25, 2020

Patricia Ann Foltz, 67 of Fairbury, died at 5:45pm, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service will be held at a later date at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Fairbury.  Memorials may be directed to the School of Music at Illinois State University, where a...

Mar 22, 2020

Michael Joseph Somers, 46 of Forrest, IL passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2020 after an incredible 14-year battle as a quadriplegic.

Michael was born March 26th 1973 to James and Beverly (King) Somers in Fairbury, IL. They both survive.

Michael started working at Central Soya in Gibson City and for the FTroop...

Mar 21, 2020

Cooksville – Betty Eileen Smith 87, of Cooksville, passed away at 3:28pm, March 21, 2020, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community.

Due to the restrictions in place by COVID 19, all services will be private with a memorial service to follow when allowed. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

Please be with the family in...

Mar 17, 2020

Donald Fortna, 90, of Urbana and formerly of Pontiac and Forrest, died on March 17, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

His graveside inurnment will be at 11:00 am Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Forrest Twp. Cemetery with Pastor Tom Goodell officiating.  Full military rites will be accorded by the J.A. Folwell American Legion, Forrest.

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Mar 13, 2020

Tony William Higgins, 58, Normal and formerly of Chenoa, died at 5:55 pm Friday, March 13, 2020 at his residence, Normal.

His graveside service will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery, Chenoa.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa.  The family...