Obituary Listing

Mar 22, 2018

Jeffrey L. Stehle, 42, Forrest, died Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the intersection of Route 47 and 1500 North Road, Saunemin Twp., Livingston County.

Jeff was born January 4, 1976 in Fairbury the son of Lloyd and Donna Babbs Stehle.

Survivors include his mother, Donna (Don Colvin) Stehle, Pontiac; one brother, Steven (Misty) Stehle, Chapmansboro,...

Mar 22, 2018

Roger W. Wessels, 77, of Fairbury passed away at 4:00 am, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

A graveside service will be at 11 am, Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury; with Pastor Dan Robertson officiating.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorial...

Mar 20, 2018

Dr. Russell L. Oyer, 97, Bloomington, died at 3:58 am, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Mennonite Church of Normal, 805 South Cottage Avenue, Normal, IL 61761, a luncheon reception will follow immediately....

Mar 19, 2018

Bruno Orsowy, 79 of Chenoa, passed away at 12:01 pm, Monday, March 19, 2018 at his residence in Chenoa.

Visitation with the family will be 4 to 7 pm, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa.  Cremation rites will take place at the conclusion of the visitation and a private family inurnment will take...

Mar 18, 2018

Joseph Ray Small, 76 of Strawn, passed away at 7:50 pm, Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial service at 11 am, Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church of Fairbury; with Pastor Dan Robertson officiating.  Visitation will be 9 to 10:45 am prior...

Mar 17, 2018

Virginia Chavez (Lara), age 82, passed away Saturday, March 17 at her home in Fairbury surrounded by her family and much love.  Virginia was born April 14, 1935 in Tivoli, Texas, the daughter of Carlos Lara and Isidra Castillo.

On June 24, 1955 Virginia married Jose Chavez in Depue, Illinois.  Through the 63 years of marriage, Virginia...

Mar 17, 2018

Phyllis M. Runyon, 86 of Fairbury, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 am, Friday, March 23, 2018 at First United Methodist Church, Fairbury with Pastor Ann Champion officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 pm, Thursday, March...

Mar 12, 2018

Erma D. Bradford, 97, Findlay and formerly of Colfax, passed away at 12:30 am, Monday, March 12, 2018 at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax with Pastor Pam Bradford officiating. Visitation one hour before at the Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax, who is in...

Mar 7, 2018

Dale Leslie Hanna, 78 of Chenoa, passed away at 12:40 pm, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Heritage Manor, El Paso.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a Celebration of Dale's life at 10 am, Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Pilgrim Holiness Church, 1409 South East...

Mar 2, 2018

Nan Opperman-Hibsch, 59, Fairbury came to peace on March 2, 2018.

She is survived by her mother, Betsy Davis; two children, Gared (Samantha) Pogue; Jeri (Bill) Eulitt; two grandchildren, Zoie Eulitt and Dakota Austin; one brother, Lee (Linda) Opperman; one sister, Beth Hall and four nephews.

Nan was a friend to many and was in...

Mar 2, 2018

Rhonda Jeanne Abbey, 62 of Cropsey, passed away at 5:35 am, Friday, March 2, 2018 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Funeral Service will be 11 am, Friday, March 9, 2018 at Cropsey United Methodist Church, Cropsey with Pastor Gifty Smith officiating. Interment will follow the service in Cropsey Cemetery, Cropsey.

Visitation will be 3...

Mar 1, 2018

Paul David Sechrest, 73 of Chenoa, passed away at 8:30 am, Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a Celebration of Paul's life at 10 am, Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Pilgrim Holiness Church of Bloomington; with Pastor Martin Laramie officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at...

Mar 1, 2018

Charles Joseph Janson Jr., 95, Fairbury, died at 8:06 am Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

His funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at St. Andrew Parish, Fairbury with Fr. Scott Archer officiating.  Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Fairbury with full military rites accorded...

Feb 26, 2018

Richard C. "Dick" Anderson, 75, of Decatur, died February 26, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

Dick was born and raised in Fairbury, IL on March 13, 1942.  He was the son of A. Keith and Virginia (Nesler) Anderson.  He was a veteran of the US Army National Guard.  On July 5, 1969 he married, Glenda...

Feb 25, 2018

Fairbury – Patricia A. Kafer, of Fairbury, passed away at 7:25am, February 25, 2018, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice House, Peoria.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the First Presbyterian Church of Fairbury. Pastor Dan Robertson will be officiating.

Burial will be in Cropsey Cemetery.

Visitation...

Feb 23, 2018

Fairbury – Betty L. Pratt, 84, of Fairbury formerly of Cropsey, passed away at 7:40am, February 23, 2018, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Funeral will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

Pastor Gifty Smith will be officiating.

Burial will be in Cropsey Township Cemetery.

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Feb 20, 2018

Leon Dale Brandt, 94, formerly of Colfax, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Heritage Health in Normal. He was born August 10, 1923, in Rural Anchor, IL, to Louis and Maria Anna (Lanz) Brandt. He married Dorothy Jane Canady on January 15, 1944, in Highland Park, IL. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Caryl (Ron)...

Feb 16, 2018

Mayreta L. Weber, 89 of Chenoa, died at 9:02 pm, Friday, February 16, 2018 at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community, Chenoa.

Her funeral will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Chenoa Baptist Church, Chenoa. Burial will take place at 1 pm on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in Pin Oak Cemetery, Sims, IL. Duffy-Pils Memorial...

Feb 15, 2018

Colfax – Edward H. Guse, 90, of Colfax, passed away at 7:40am, February 15, 2018, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Cremation has been accorded.

Friends may greet the family from 1-3:00pm, Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm, on Tuesday...

Feb 10, 2018

Edgar F. Kiper, 95, Colfax and formerly of Hudson, KY, died at 10:05 am Saturday, February 10, 2018 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

His funeral will be 4:00 pm Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax with Pastor Dan Jassman officiating.  Visitation will be 2:00 to 3:45 pm Wednesday also at the memorial...