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Robert James Trainor

Robert James Trainor

May 8, 2019

Robert James Trainor, 62, Fairbury, died at 12:33 pm Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his residence, Fairbury.

His funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Monday, May 13, 2019 at St. Andrew Catholic Parish, Fairbury with Fr. Scott Archer officiating.  Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 3:30 to...

Mary Ann Lage

Mary Ann Lage

Apr 30, 2019

Normal – Mary Ann Lage, 68, of Normal, formerly of Anchor, passed away at 6:43pm, April 30, 2019, at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

Her funeral will be held at 11:00am, Monday, May 6, 2019, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor.

Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Anchor.

Visitation...

Iona L Center

Iona L Center

Apr 27, 2019

Sun City, AZ – Iona J. Center, 88, of Sun City, AZ, died Saturday, April 27, 2019 in Sun City, AZ.

Cremation has been accorded.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

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

Iona...

Henry G. Friedman

Henry G. Friedman

Apr 26, 2019

Henry G. Friedman, 88, Fairbury, died at 12:40 pm Friday, April 26, 2019 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

His funeral will be 10:00 am Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Forrest with ministers of the church officiating.  Burial will be in the North Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Forrest.

Visitation will be 4:00 to...

Royalene A Toombs

Royalene A Toombs

Apr 23, 2019

Royalene A. (Metz) Toombs, 89, of Fairbury, formerly of Forrest, Mahomet, and Camargo, Illinois, passed away at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury, Illinois.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, 100 W. Maple Street, in Fairbury.   In lieu of...

Janet Lea Woodall

Janet Lea Woodall

Apr 17, 2019

Seminole, FL – It is an honor to celebrate the life of Janet Lea Householder Woodall, 86, of Seminole, FL. She passed away at 10:10am, April 17, 2019 at her residence.

A visitation will be held from 10-12:00pm, on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

Private burial will be in Graceland Cemetery,...

Franklin "Jack" Tomlison

Franklin "Jack" Tomlison

Apr 12, 2019

Franklin "Jack" Tomlison, 84, Fairbury, died at 11:50 am Friday, April 12, 2019 at Evenglow Inn, Pontiac.

His funeral will be at 11:00 am Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury with Pastor Tom Krieger officiating.  Burial will be in Avoca Township cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday at...

Timothy Paul Ahrens

Timothy Paul Ahrens

Apr 11, 2019

Pontiac – Timothy Paul Ahrens, 64 of Pontiac, passed away at 6:45am, Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a memorial service at 6:00pm, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Pontiac with Pastor Tom Goodell officiating.  There will be...

Linda L Jones

Linda L Jones

Apr 6, 2019

Fairbury – Linda L. Jones, 71, of Fairbury, passed away at 10:35am, April 6, 2019 at her residence.

Her funeral will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Lexington Community Church. Pastor Kendall Coffman will be officiating.

Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-8:00pm, Wednesday, April...

Domingo G. Carranza

Domingo G. Carranza

Apr 5, 2019

Domingo G. Carranza, 87, Chenoa, died at 10:20 pm Friday, April 5, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family.

His Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, April 13, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chenoa with Fr. Carl LoPresti officiating.  Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Chenoa.

Visitation will be 4:00 to...

Verla Davis

Verla Davis

Apr 4, 2019

Fairbury – Verla Davis, 90, of Fairbury, passed away at 3:59pm, April 4, 2019, at her residence.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Monday, April 8, 2019, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Fairbury. Ministers of the church will be officiating.

Burial will be in South Apostolic Christian Cemetery in rural Fairbury.

Visitation...

Phyllis M. Allan

Phyllis M. Allan

Apr 4, 2019

Phyllis M. Allan, 82 of Chenoa, died at 3:43 am, Thursday, April 4, 2019 at her son's residence in Chenoa surrounded by her family.

Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a memorial service at 7 pm, Friday, April 12, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa with a private family graveside inurnment to take place at...

Delma L. Freed

Delma L. Freed

Apr 4, 2019

Delma L. Freed, 94 of Fairbury, died 10:59 pm, Thursday, April 4, 2019 at her residence in Fairbury.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury with Pastor Tom Krieger officiating. Burial will follow in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.

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Cathy L Burns

Cathy L Burns

Apr 3, 2019

Chatsworth – Cathy L. Burns, 55, of Chatsworth, passed away at 3:35pm, April 3, 2019 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington with her family by her side.

A funeral service will be held at 5:00pm, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Pastor Tom Krieger will be officiating.

Visitation will be held...

Luci G Slagel

Luci G Slagel

Mar 31, 2019

Luci G. (Kaeb) Slagel, 53, Forrest, passed away at 3:20 am Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Luci was born August 6, 1965 in Watseka, IL the daughter of Norman and Kathryn (Young) Kaeb.  She married Paul Slagel on November 12, 1988 in Cissna Park.  He survives in Forrest.

Other survivors...

Phyllis Corban

Phyllis Corban

Mar 28, 2019

Phyllis Corban, 86 of Chatsworth, died on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community,

Chenoa. Cremation rites have been accorded and memorial services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Chatsworth United Methodist Church, with Barb Schlatter officiating. Burial will follow in Chatsworth twp. Cemetery.

Visitation will be held...

Debra Sue Underwood

Debra Sue Underwood

Mar 24, 2019

Debra Sue Underwood, 63 of Chenoa passed away at 8 am, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Funeral services will be 11 am, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Christ Community Church, Chenoa.  Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2019...

Arletta Lorraine Klomparens

Arletta Lorraine Klomparens

Mar 24, 2019

Arletta L. Klomparens, 92 of Pontiac and formerly of Chenoa and Manteno, passed away at 12:01am, Sunday March 24, 2019 at Evenglow Lodge, Tjardes Health Center, Pontiac.

A funeral service will be held for Arletta at 2:00pm, Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Chenoa United Methodist Church, Chenoa, with Pastor Debbie Honegger officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Shirley Lee White

Shirley Lee White

Mar 23, 2019

Chenoa – Shirley Lee White, 83, of Chenoa, passed away at 6:50 pm, Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be 7 pm, Monday, April 1, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa; with Pastor David Heath officiating.

A visitation...

Barbara Jane Gentes

Barbara Jane Gentes

Mar 21, 2019

Chenoa – Barbara Jane Gentes, 88, of Chenoa, passed away at 2:15 pm, Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service will be held at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers...

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