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Kimberly Coomber

Kimberly Coomber

Nov 19, 2019

Kimberly P.C. Coomber, 61, Fairbury, died at 8:26 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

A celebration of her life will be 5:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  The family suggests memorials be given to the Prairie Central Athletic Boosters.

A Memorial Mass...

Harold Wayne Haab

Harold Wayne Haab

Nov 19, 2019

Harold Wayne Haab, 95, Pontiac and formerly of Forrest, died at 11:50 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac.

His funeral will be held at 10:30am Monday, November 25, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Fairbury with Pastor Ann Champion officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 2:00...

Jane Forbes

Jane Forbes

Nov 19, 2019

P. Jane Forbes, 96 of Fairbury, died at 8:30am, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Flanagan Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Flanagan.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private burial will take place at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the Livingston County Humane Society.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, has charge of arrangements.

Jane...

Donald D. Colvin

Donald D. Colvin

Nov 16, 2019

Donald D. Colvin, 59 of Pontiac formerly of Chenoa and Chatsworth, passed away at 6:05pm, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Don's life will take place at 11 am, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at First United Methodist Church of Chenoa. Duffy-Pils Memorial...

Melvin David Schuler

Melvin David Schuler

Nov 16, 2019

Melvin David Schuler, 92, of Lexington passed away on November 16, 2019 at Serenity Villa, Fairbury.

Mr. Schuler was born March 26, 1927 to David and Myrtle (Rhoda) Schuler of Chenoa. He married Mary Lou Bossingham on November 27, 1949 in Stanford, Illinois. They were blessed with seventy years together. Mary Lou survives.

Those remaining...

Richard "Dick" G Burmood

Richard "Dick" G Burmood

Nov 16, 2019

Benson – Richard G. "Dick" Burmood, 72, of Benson, passed away at 10:17pm, November 16, 2019, at Carlinville Hospital, Carlinville.

His funeral will be 10:00 am, Friday, November 22, 2019, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Benson. Pastor Dick Hanson will be officiating.

Burial will be in Clayton Township Cemetery, Benson.

Visitation will be...

Ernest "Gene" Eugene Jones

Ernest "Gene" Eugene Jones

Nov 15, 2019

Forrest – Ernest "Gene" Jones, 84, of Forrest, passed away at 5:36pm, November 15, 2019, at Serenity Villa, Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

His funeral will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at First Baptist Church, Fairbury. Pastor Daryl Evans will be officiating.

Burial will be in Forrest Township Cemetery.

Visitation...

Merlin "Dewey" Mcalerney

Merlin "Dewey" Mcalerney

Nov 13, 2019

Colfax – Merlin "Dewey" McAlerney, 86, of Colfax, passed away at 8:00am, November 13, 2019, at The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing of Normal.

Cremation has been accorded.

A celebration of life will be held from 12-5:00pm, Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Colfax American Legion.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital....

Betty J. Carothers

Betty J. Carothers

Nov 13, 2019

Pontiac – Betty J. Carothers, 88 of Pontiac, formerly of Fort Myers, FL; died at 7:51am, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at The Pointe, Pontiac.

Funeral services will be 3 pm, Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury; with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded at the conclusion of the service...

Walter L. Kohlmann

Walter L. Kohlmann

Nov 10, 2019

Walter L. Kohlmann, 84 of Fairbury, died at 1:23 pm, Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Evenglow Inn, Pontiac. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Friday, November 15, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Fairbury with Pastor Ann Champion officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury. Visitation will be 4 to 7pm, Thursday, November 14, 2019...

Edward C Fisher

Edward C Fisher

Nov 9, 2019

LeRoy – Edward C. Fisher, 72, of LeRoy, passed away at 4:10pm, November 9, 2019, at his residence.

A graveside will be held 3:00pm, Friday, November 15, 2019, at Chenoa Township Cemetery.

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

Edward was born September 6, 1947, in Paxton, the son of Charles...

Richard L Fitzgerald

Richard L Fitzgerald

Nov 7, 2019

Richard L. Fitzgerald, 89 of Fairbury, died at 2:49 am, Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center, Normal.

Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, November 11, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Pontiac.  Memorials may be made to SELCAS (Southeastern Livingston County Ambulance Service).

Richard was born June 16, 1930...

Alta N. Steidinger

Alta N. Steidinger

Nov 6, 2019

Alta N. Steidinger, 90, Fairbury, died at 7:18pm, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community in Fairbury.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, November 8, 2019, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  Private funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with ministers of the Christian Apostolic Church...

Alice Elizabeth Stork

Alice Elizabeth Stork

Nov 2, 2019

Chenoa – Alice Elizabeth Stork, 81, of Chenoa, passed away at 8:45am, November 2, 2019, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, November 8, 2019, at the Christian Apostolic Church, Forrest. Ministers of the church will be officiating.

Burial will be in South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury....

Richard A. Roberts

Richard A. Roberts

Oct 25, 2019

Richard A. Roberts, 77 of Fairbury, died at 5:25pm, Friday, October 25, 2019 at his residence in Fairbury.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to OSF Hopsice or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Richard was born July 31, 1942 in...

Florence M. Mcbroom

Florence M. Mcbroom

Oct 23, 2019

Florence M. McBroom, 89 of Chenoa, died at 3:37pm, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Heritage Healthcare, El Paso.

Her funeral will be held at 11:00am, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa with Pastor Jeremy Latzke officiating.  Burial will take place at Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa.

Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00am prior to...

Harvey Samuel Traub

Harvey Samuel Traub

Oct 21, 2019

Harvey Samuel Traub, 88, died peacefully on October 21, 2019 at Serenity Villa at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury with his wife, Barbara, at his side.  He was born on November 17, 1930 in Strawn, IL, to John G. Traub and Mary Zehr Traub.  He was the oldest of nine children.  On February 18, 1951, he married his childhood...

Wayne Robert Rork

Wayne Robert Rork

Oct 11, 2019

Wayne R. Rork, 92, Fairbury, died at 6:30 am Friday, October 11, 2019 at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac.

His funeral will be at 11:00 am Monday, October 14, 2019 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury with Pastor Tom Krieger officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sibley.

Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:45 am...

Robert Wayne Kirgan Jr.

Robert Wayne Kirgan Jr.

Oct 11, 2019

Robert Wayne Kirgan Jr., 68 of Pontiac, died at 1:28 pm, Friday, October 11, 2019 at Accolade Healthcare Center, Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside inurnment will take place at 2 pm, Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Cropsey Township Cemetery, Cropsey.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.  In lieu of flowers...

Marjorie Jean Stephens

Marjorie Jean Stephens

Oct 11, 2019

Marjorie Jean "Bunny" Stephens, 96, Fairbury, died at 7:10 am Friday, October 11, 2019 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Her funeral will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Forrest with ministers of the church officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 4:00 to...

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