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Ronald D. Erdman

Ronald D. Erdman

Jan 20, 2019

Ronald D. Erdman, 88, Chenoa, died at 2:38pm Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Presence St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee.

His funeral will be at 11:00 am Monday, January 28, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Chenoa with Pastor Jeremy Latzke officiating.  Burial will be in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery with full military rites accorded by the Chenoa VFW.  Visitation...

Patrick R Boles

Patrick R Boles

Jan 20, 2019

Patrick R. Boles, 58, Chenoa, died at 6:25 am Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.

His memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am Friday, January 25, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chenoa with Fr. Bill Keebler officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Chenoa.  Memorials may be given to the family...

Warren Frederick

Warren Frederick

Jan 17, 2019

W. Warren Frederick, 88, Bloomington and formerly of Fairbury, died at 2:40 pm Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Heritage Health, Bloomington.

Warren's graveside service will be at 11:00 am Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa with Fr. Carl LoPresti officiating.  In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be given to the charity of...

Susan Grace Fox

Susan Grace Fox

Jan 16, 2019

Susan Grace Fox, 72 of Chatsworth, died at 9:15 pm, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at OSF St. James, John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Chatsworth with Fr. David Sabel officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery,...

Gerald F. Johnson

Gerald F. Johnson

Jan 7, 2019

Gerald F. Johnson, 80 of Fairbury, passed away peacefully at 12:33pm, Monday, January 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm, Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

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Janet Elizabeth Halsey

Janet Elizabeth Halsey

Jan 6, 2019

Janet Elizabeth Halsey, 65, of Fairbury, passed away at 8:51 am, Sunday, January 6, 2019 at her residence in Fairbury.

Funeral Services will be 11 am, Thursday January 10, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury; with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest.

A visitation will be 10 to 11...

Robyn Brogan

Robyn Brogan

Jan 4, 2019

Robyn Brogan, 57 of Fairbury, passed away at her home at 11:00 am, Friday, January 4, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm also on Tuesday at the memorial home.

In lieu...

Eileen M. Weller

Eileen M. Weller

Jan 3, 2019

Eileen M. Weller, 99 of Chatsworth, passed away at 3:15am on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Gibson City Hospital Annex.

Eileen donated her body to science.  A service and celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the Chatsworth Library, Legion or Fire Department or the Gibson City...

Norma Maxine Siebring

Norma Maxine Siebring

Jan 3, 2019

Norma Maxine Siebring, 85, of Leroy, passed away at 6:05am on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Leroy Manor.

Her memorial service will be at 11:00 am Monday, January 7, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax.  Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:45 am prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the...

James "Jim" L Haab

James "Jim" L Haab

Dec 31, 2018

Normal – James "Jim" L. Haab, 79, of Normal, passed away at 8:55am, December 31, 2018, at Advocate Bromenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

His funeral will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Grace Church, Normal. Pastor Len Thebarge will be officiating.

Burial will be in West Twin Grove Cemetery, Bloomington.

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Sabrina April Sliwiak

Sabrina April Sliwiak

Dec 31, 2018

Sabrina April Sliwiak, 48, passed away on December 31, 2018.  She was born April 27, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Philip and Ellen Sliwiak.

She is survived by her mother of Richmond, father of Phoenix, AZ, sister, Petra Sliwiak of Wheaton,...

Melvin Steffen

Melvin Steffen

Dec 27, 2018

Melvin Steffen, 97, of Forrest formerly of Gibson City, died at 6:56am, December 27,2018, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Mel was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Forrest where his funeral service will be at 11:00 am, Monday, December 31, 2018. Ministers of the church will be officiating.

Burial will be in...

Jannett Elizabeth Blundy

Jannett Elizabeth Blundy

Dec 21, 2018

Jannett Elizabeth Blundy, 88, Forrest, died at 3:37 pm Friday, December 21, 2018 at her residence, Forrest.

Her funeral will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Deb Honegger officiating.  Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Emington.  Visitation will be 11:00 to 1:00 pm Thursday also at the memorial...

Bernard Wade Kelson

Bernard Wade Kelson

Dec 20, 2018

Bernard Wade "Bud" Kelson, 81, Fairbury, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 1:40 am December 20, 2018 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

His funeral will be 10:00 am Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Fairbury with ministers of the church officiating.  Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian...

Francis Gene Ferguson

Francis Gene Ferguson

Dec 18, 2018

Francis Gene Ferguson, 89 of Fairbury, died at 8:05pm, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Accolade Healthcare in Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded.  A memorial service will be held 10:00 am Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Faith Fellowship church in Fairbury. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.

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Thelma E. Kennedy

Thelma E. Kennedy

Dec 4, 2018

Thelma E. Kennedy, 90 of Cropsey, died at 6:25pm, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Gibson City, IL.

Per Thelma's request, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Advocate Bromenn Hospice or to the...

Wayne H Petersen

Wayne H Petersen

Dec 2, 2018

Fairbury - Wayne Henry Petersen, 87, of Fairbury died at 11:10am, Sunday, December 2nd at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

His memorial service will be held 11:00am, Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Colfax. Pr. Tom Krieger will officiate.

Visitation will be held from 4-8:00pm, Friday, December 7, 2018 at the...

Connie Sue Williams

Connie Sue Williams

Nov 28, 2018

Pontiac - Connie Sue Williams, 66, of Pontiac; passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial service at 3 pm, Saturday,December 1, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Pontiac Public...

Mary Ellen Nylander

Mary Ellen Nylander

Nov 17, 2018

Fairbury – Mary Ellen Nylander, 90, of Fairbury, passed away at 7:15pm, November 17, 2018, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury. Pastor Tom Krieger will be officiating.

Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be...

Mildred A. Sommer

Mildred A. Sommer

Nov 16, 2018

Mildred A. Sommer, 89 of Chenoa, passed away at 7:25 pm, Friday, November 16, 2018 at Heddington Oaks in West Peoria.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa.  In...

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