Obituary Listing

Sep 6, 2025

Thomas G. Bull, 69, of Fairbury, passed away at 3:30 pm on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Rush Specialty Hospital in Chicago.

A Funeral Mass for Tom will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at St. Andrew Catholic Parish in Fairbury, with Fr. Scott Archer officiating. Burial will take place at St. Paul...

Sep 1, 2025

Rebecca Bounds, 59, Fairbury, IL, passed away at 3:43 am Monday, September 1, 2025 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

The family will have a private gathering at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury on Saturday, September 6, 2025.  A public Celebration of Life will be held at Emancipation Brewery, 13113 North 2500 East Road, Fairbury, IL 61739, on...

Aug 29, 2025

Fairbury – Paul DeFries, 79, of Fairbury, passed away at 7:57pm, August 29, 2025, at his residence.

Cremation has been accorded.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Fr. Bill Keebler will be officiating.

An open house will held from 12:00-2:00pm, Saturday,...

Aug 27, 2025

Chatsworth – "Wee" Jean W. Drauden, 85, of Chatsworth, passed away at 3:19 pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her residence in Chatsworth.

Mrs. Drauden was born on February 22, 1940, in Glasgow, Scotland, a daughter to Alec and Jean (Hill) Campbell. On September 5, 1964, Jean married her forever love Robert Lee Drauden...

Aug 24, 2025

Mitchell Lewis Doran, age 64, of Dwight, IL, passed away at 9:05 pm on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, after a courageous battle with lung cancer, diagnosed in May 2025.

Services will be held at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa, IL on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:30 am with Pastor Deb...

Aug 23, 2025

Fairbury  - Ryan James Stork, 39, of Fairbury, passed away at 9:52 pm August 23, 2025, in an ATV accident.

His funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 29, 2025, at St.  Paul's Lutheran Church, Forrest. Casual Attire. Burial will be in Forrest Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3-8:00 pm, Thursday,...

Aug 22, 2025

Michael Adam Cole, 75, Salt Lake City, Utah and formerly of Chatsworth died on August 22, 2025 in Salt Lake City from complications of Alzheimer's.

A private family graveside service will be held at Chatsworth Twp. Cemetery at a later date.

Mr. Cole was born September 12, 1949 in Fairbury, IL the son of Eldon...

Aug 22, 2025

Ernestina "Ernie" Chavez, 74, Fairbury, died at 9:15 am Friday, August 22, 2025 at her residence, Fairbury.

Ernie was born October 1, 1950 in LaGrulla, TX the daughter of Ernesto and Romula Ibarra Solis.  She married Francisco "Frank" Chavez Jr. on August 8, 1971 in Kinsman, IL.  He preceded her in death on August 2, 2019.

Aug 14, 2025

LeRoy – Larry Keith Winterland, 86, of LeRoy, passed away at 4:35 pm, August 14, 2025, at The Loft of Normal.

His funeral will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Burial will be in Eckerty Cemetery, Eckerty, IN, at 1:00pm, on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Visitation will be...

Aug 12, 2025

Sharen D. Paternoster, 80, Fairbury, died at 9:33 am Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Sharen was born February 11, 1945 in Fairbury, IL the daughter of Loren and Dorothy Spencer French.  She married Phillip Paternoster on March 29, 1983 in Pontiac, IL.  He survives in Fairbury.

Other survivors include...

Aug 10, 2025

C hatsworth – John David Frye, 62, of Chatsworth, died at 9:53am, Sunday, August 10th at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury; and one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday at the church in Chatsworth.

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Aug 10, 2025

Destal C. Gumm, 89, of Fairbury, passed away on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home in Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations can...

Aug 2, 2025

Forrest – Kathryn L. "Katie" Metz, 93, of Fairbury and Forrest, died peacefully at home on August 2, 2025. Private family services are being held and she will be buried in Avoca Township Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life with casual or Cubs attire, will be held from 3-7:00pm, Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Indian Creek Country...

Jul 29, 2025

Fairbury - Smith Joseph Bachtold walked into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, August 1st, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Pike Twp. Cemetery, rural Chenoa. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements....

Jul 19, 2025

Heyworth – Tommy "Tom" E. Anderson, 70, of Bloomington formerly of Heyworth, died at 11:14am, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Bickford Senior Living Home, Bloomington.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Tom's life will be held at the American Legion in Heyworth on Aug. 9 from 4-7 pm. A private family funeral...

Jul 16, 2025

Colfax - James "Jim" Billingsley, 84, of Colfax, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Goldwater Nursing Home, Bloomington.

His funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 21, 2025, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

Visitation will be held from 5-7:00pm, Sunday, July 20,2025, at the...

Jul 9, 2025

Louise Marie Lee, 98, Punta Gorda, FL and formerly of Fairbury died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Hampton Manor, Punta Gorda, FL.\

Ms. Lee was born March 21, 1927 in Dewitt, IL the daughter of Albert C. and Emma E. Moody Bunting.  She married Bruce V. Lee on August 24, 1946 in Bloomington, IL.  He preceded her...

Jul 6, 2025

Normal – David Joseph Schopp, 77, of Normal formerly of Chenoa, died July 6, 2025 at the McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Dave's life will be held at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Schopp was born...

Jul 5, 2025

Chatsworth – Robert Lewis Geary, 90, of Chatsworth, passed away at 4:05 am, June 5, 2025, at Acolade Healthcare in Savoy.

Cremation has been accorded. Burial will take place at a later date.

Robert was born June 4, 1935, in Chicago, the son of Dwight L. and Mona (Hightower) Geary.

Surviving are his...

Jun 28, 2025

Nina K. Hoselton, 62, of Fairbury, passed away peacefully at 12:17 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

Born on October 4, 1962, in Fairbury, Nina was the daughter of James and Carolyn Robbins Alverson. She married the love of her life, Charles L. Hoselton Sr., on December 1, 1980,...