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Lester "Butch" Sutton, Jr

Lester "Butch" Sutton, Jr

Feb 24, 2019

Colfax – Lester Adelbert "Butch" Sutton, Jr,  74, of Colfax, passed away at 6:42am, February 24, 2019, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

His funeral will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax.

Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Where military honors will be performed by the...

Diana Jo Schreck

Diana Jo Schreck

Feb 22, 2019

Diana Jo Schreck, 74, of Naples, FL; formerly of Chenoa; passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Vitas Hospice in Naples, FL.

Diana's funeral service will be 2 pm, Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa; with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. Her interment will follow the service in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa.

A...

William Eugene Beal

William Eugene Beal

Feb 17, 2019

William Eugene Beal, 88, Fairbury, formerly of Forrest, died at 9:24 am Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Fairview Haven Retirement community, Fairbury.

His funeral will be at 11:00 am Friday, February 22, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury with Pastor Tom Krieger officiating.  Burial will be in Forrest Twp. Cemetery.  Visitation will be 9:30 – 10:45 am...

John V Bellot Jr.

John V Bellot Jr.

Feb 16, 2019

John V. Bellot Jr. age 56 of Pontiac, IL passed away early Saturday morning, (February 16, 2019), at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center Emergency Room from a massive heart attack.  John was born in Princeton, IL on August 28, 1962 to John V. and Ella R. (Bricker) Bellot.  He is survived by his parents and brothers Robert (Amy)...

Patricia Louise Chapman

Patricia Louise Chapman

Feb 10, 2019

Patricia Louise Chapman, 84, of Bloomington, formerly of Chenoa, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the Fox Creek Villas of Holly Brook, Bloomington.

A private family mass will be held.

Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, 302 Lincoln St., Chenoa, IL 61726, is in charge of arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Joseph's...

Joan Hammond

Joan Hammond

Feb 9, 2019

Joan Hammond, 81, formerly of Fairbury, passed away at 11:00 am, February 9, 2019 at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Monday, June 3, 2019 at Fairbury United Methodist Church. A private family inurnment will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Memorials may be directed to Fairbury...

Mary Catherine Todd

Mary Catherine Todd

Feb 8, 2019

Mary Catherine Todd, 88, of Chenoa, passed away at 10:53pm, February 8, 2019, at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac.

Cremation has been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, February 22, 2019, at Chenoa United Methodist Church, with Pastor Debbie Honegger officiating. Inurnment will follow in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa

Friends may greet...

Michael Robert Regenold

Michael Robert Regenold

Feb 6, 2019

Michael Robert Regenold, 61 of Chenoa passed away at 6:20 pm Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence in rural Chenoa.

Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Chenoa Baptist Church, Chenoa with Pastor Jeff Williams officiating.  Burial will take place in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa.

Visitation will be one hour...

Donna Lou Leman

Donna Lou Leman

Jan 28, 2019

Donna Lou Leman, 85, Fairbury and formerly of Forrest died at 11:50 pm Monday, January 28, 2019 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Forrest with ministers of the church officiating.  Burial will be in the South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, rural...

Willis R. Maurer

Willis R. Maurer

Jan 27, 2019

Willis R. Maurer, 93, Fairbury, passed away peacefully at 6:33 am Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

His funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Friday, February 1, 2019 at St. Rose Catholic Church, Strawn with Fr. Scott Archer officiating.  Burial will follow in Strawn cemetery with full military rites accorded...

Joyleane Ann Miller

Joyleane Ann Miller

Jan 26, 2019

Joyleane Ann Miller, 83, Fairbury, died at 10:20 pm, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury with Pastor Edward Hudelson officiating.  Burial will be in the South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00...

Karen Ruth Houchin

Karen Ruth Houchin

Jan 26, 2019

Karen Ruth Houchin, 78, of Colfax, passed away at 10:08pm, January 26, 2019, at her residence.

Cremation has been accorded.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00pm, Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Pastor David Heath will be officiating.

Friends may greet the family from 10-12:00pm, on Saturday at...

Jerry Lee Kaisner

Jerry Lee Kaisner

Jan 24, 2019

Fairbury – Jerry Lee Kaisner, 64, of Fairbury, was ushered peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family at 9:33 pm Thursday, January 24, 2019 at his residence, Fairbury.

His funeral will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Fairbury. Ministers of the church will be officiating.

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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...

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