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Mary C Hirstein
Dec 17, 2019
Mary C. Hirstein, 79, Fairbury, died at 10:30 pm Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Her graveside service will be at 2:00 pm Friday, December 20, 2019 at Forrest Twp. Cemetery, Forrest. The family suggests memorials be given to the Fairview Haven Retirement Community or South East Livingston County Ambulance Service (SELCAS).
...Julie Rae Swango
Dec 14, 2019
Julie Rae Swango, 67, of Normal, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, Dec. 14, at OSF Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.
Julie was born on Aug. 31, 1952, in Bloomington, to Archie and Regina (Feit) Bauman. She married Gary Swango, her high school sweetheart, on Dec. 29, 1973. He survives....
John David Johnson
Dec 12, 2019
Chenoa – John David Johnson, 70, of Chenoa, passed away at 11:14am, December 12, 2019, at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.
His funeral will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Chenoa United Methodist Church. Pastor Debby Honegger will be officiating.
Burial will be in Chenoa Township Cemetery.
Visitation will...
Dorothy L. Streid
Dec 12, 2019
Dorothy L. Streid, 98 of Chenoa, died at 1 pm, Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Lincolnshire Place, Loves Park, IL where she resided the last four years.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, December 17, 2019 with visitation one hour prior at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Burial will follow in Chenoa Cemetery. Memorials may be made...
Dean L. Moser
Dec 11, 2019
Fairbury – Dean L. Moser 89 of Fairbury, died at 8:29 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.
His funeral service will be held at 10 am, Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church of Fairbury, with Pastor Ann Champion officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland...
Eldred "Oly" Olson
Dec 11, 2019
Colfax – Eldred "Oly" Olson, 80, of Colfax, passed away at 8:27am, December 11, 2019, at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.
Cremation has been accorded and a celebration of life is being planned. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.
Oly was born September 3, 1939, in Gifford, the son of Fred and Tenie Aden...
Karen Scott
Dec 10, 2019
Fairbury – Karen I. Scott, 72, of Fairbury, passed away at 9:13pm, December 10, 2019, at her residence.
Cremation has been accorded.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the VFW.
Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.
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Bonnie L. Boulware
Dec 8, 2019
Bonnie L. Boulware, 72 of Chenoa, passed away at 12:25pm, December 8, 2019 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Bonnie's life will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at her son's residence in Chenoa from 3 to 6 pm.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements. Inurnment...
Ada L. Raby
Dec 7, 2019
Ada L. Raby, 96 of Chenoa, died at 8:02 am, Saturday, December 7, 2019 at her residence in Chenoa surrounded by her family.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a memorial service at 2:30 pm, Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Chenoa Baptist Church, Chenoa with Pastor Jeff Williams officiating. Inurnment will take place at a...
Madge L Cook
Dec 4, 2019
Lorene Madge Cook, 90, Fairbury, died at 12:08 pm Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Heritage Health, El Paso.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is assisting with arrangements.
Mrs. Cook was born on March 14, 1929 in Olney. The daughter of Robert L. and Dorothy E. Thompson Huchel. She married William Cook. ...
Charles Edward Ward
Nov 27, 2019
Charles Edward Ward, 71, Fairbury, died at 9:30 am Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his residence, Fairbury.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Chuck was born September 17, 1948 in Fairbury, IL the son of Edward Wesley and Lila Garmon Ward. He married Joyce Losh on March 3, 1981 in Normal. She survives in Fairbury.
...Kathryn Margaret Sutter
Nov 26, 2019
Kathryn "Kay" Margaret Sutter, 75, Fairbury, died at 2:54 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.
Her visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Monday, December 2, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. The funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at St. Andrew Catholic Parish,...
Dale Robert Ellis
Nov 26, 2019
Dale Robert Ellis, 81 of Fairbury; passed away at 2:28 pm, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at OSF St. Joseph's Medical Center, Bloomington.
Cremation rites have been accorded with a eulogy and time of sharing service at 7pm, Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Wednesday,...
Russell "Rick" F. Steidinger
Nov 25, 2019
Russell F. "Rick" Steidinger, 56 of Fairbury; passed away at 4:25 pm, Monday, November 25, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Cremation rites have been accorded with a graveside inurnment service at 3pm, Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest. Â Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers,...
Patricia Kay Kirby
Nov 23, 2019
Colfax – Patricia Kay Kirby, 65 of Colfax, died at 2:38pm, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her residence in Colfax.
Her funeral will be 10:00am, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax with Pastor Bobby Davis officiating. Burial will take place at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral...
Linda Rae Boyd
Nov 23, 2019
Linda Rae Boyd, 66 of Lexington, gained her angel wings into heaven on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
A private family burial will be held at Avoca Twp. Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Family of Linda Boyd. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, has charge of arrangements.
Linda was born on October...
Gerald "Dino" Mcgrath
Nov 23, 2019
Chenoa – Gerald "Dino" McGrath, 78, of Chenoa, passed away on November 23, 2019, peacefully at his home.
Cremation has been accorded.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 3:00pm, Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. All are welcome to join the family at the Chenoa VFW following the...
Daelin Brie Tolan
Nov 22, 2019
Colfax- Daelin Brie Tolan, 11, of Colfax, passed away at 6:55pm, with her family by her side, November 22, 2019, after a courageous two year battle with cancer, at Children's Hospital of Illinois, Peoria.
Visitation will be held from 1-7:00 pm, Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Ridgeview High School Gym, Colfax, where everyone is encouraged to wear...
Wilda Elizabeth Kennedy
Nov 21, 2019
Wilda Elizabeth (Yoder) Kennedy , 104 of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Chenoa and Fairbury area; passed away at 8:49 am, Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Heartway Home in Indianapolis, IN.
Funeral services will be 12 noon, Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Chenoa United Methodist Church, Chenoa; with Pastor Debbie Honegger officiating. Burial will...
Richard Sterling Hetherington
Nov 20, 2019
Richard Sterling Hetherington, 74, Bloomington and formerly of Fairbury, died at 7:26 am Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his residence, Bloomington.
His graveside service for immediate family will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, November 25, 2019 at Avoca Twp. Cemetery, Fairbury with full military rites conducted by the Fairbury and Chenoa VFW posts. In lieu of...
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