Obituary Listing

Feb 3, 2018

June Maxine McMichael Chrisman, 94, Normal, IL, died peacefully February 3, 2018, at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.  She was born on June 1, 1923, to Carson and Carrie Alexander McMichael in Rushville, IN.  She married Leverett  ("Chris") Chrisman on February 5, 1944, in Washington, DC.  He still lives in Normal, IL.

There will be a visitation...

Feb 3, 2018

Zachary Aaron Sanderson, 29, Woodridge, died at 11:13 am Saturday, February 3, 2018. His funeral will be 11:00 am Friday, February 9, 2018 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Kim Ernst officiating.  Burial will be in Cropsey Twp. Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday and 10:00 to 10:45 am Friday both at the...

Jan 29, 2018

Dorothy I. Koutsis, 78, Fairbury, died at 3:45 am Monday, January 29, 2018 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are planned at this time.  Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

Dorothy was born December 15, 1939 in Chattanooga, TN the daughter of Marvin Lewis...

Jan 26, 2018

Christian L. Metz, 89 of Fairbury, died at 2:13 pm, Friday, January 26, 2018 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, gFairbury.

KHis funeral will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the Apostolic Christian Church of Forrest with Ministers of the Church officiating.  Burial will follow at the North Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery, Forrest.

Visitation...

Jan 26, 2018

Louis Milton Groce, 97, of Chenoa passed away at 11:26 pm on Friday, January 26, 2018 at his residence in Chenoa.

A Funeral Mass will be he held at 11 am on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Chenoa with Father Carl LoPresti officiating.  Burial will follow in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa.

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Jan 25, 2018

Ida Lou Gundy, 78 of Gridley, passed away at 1:38 am, Thursday, January 25, 2018 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington surrounded by her family.

Cremation rites have been accorded.  Her Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 30 from 5-8 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home in Chenoa.  A private family graveside inurnment will be held in Gridley...

Jan 25, 2018

Steven Dewayne Hutchins, 27 of Buford, GA, formerly of Forrest passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Buford, GA.

A visitation with the family will be 4 to 7 pm, Friday, February 2, 2018 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to his children's trust fund C/O Steve & Julie Hutchins....

Jan 22, 2018

Florence Mary Schmidt, 103, Forrest, died at 3:18 pm Monday, January 22, 2018 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Her funeral will be 11:00 am Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Roosevelt Smith officiating.  Burial will be in the North Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Forrest.

Visitation will be 10:00 – 10:45am...

Jan 17, 2018

Chenoa – Myron Edward Erdman, 89, passed away peacefully at his home at 4:00am, January 17, 2018.

His funeral will be held at 1:30pm, Saturday, January 20, 2018, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Chenoa. Pastor Jeremy Latzke will be officiating.

Burial will be in Chenoa Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-7:00pm,...

Jan 16, 2018

Merlin Ray Eash, 90, of Meadows at Mercy Creek, Normal, IL, formerly of Chenoa, passed away at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018 with a church service following at 11:00 a.m. Both visitation and funeral service will be at...

Jan 16, 2018

Shirley Mae Herron, 88, Fairbury, died at 5:03 am Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Her funeral will be 11:00 am Friday, January 19, 2018 at the First Baptist Church, Fairbury with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 9:00 to 11:00 am Friday...

Jan 13, 2018

Harlan Eugene Wessels, 85, Fairbury, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family, Fairbury.

A private graveside inurnment will be held Friday, February 2, 2018 at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury with Ray Mitchell and Larry Oakes officiating.  Full military rites will be accorded by the Fairbury VFW and American Legion posts.

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Jan 10, 2018

Micheal Lynn Sharp, 56 of Manitowoc, WI; formerly of Chenoa passed away peacefully at 11 am, Wednesday,  January 10, 2018 at his residence in Manitowoc, WI.

Mike was born May 31, 1961 in Florence, AL; the son of Jack Sharp and Mary (Staggs) Reiter. His parents and one son, Kyle Sharp preceded him in death.

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Jan 6, 2018

Catherine L. Cash, 86 of Fairbury, passed away at 10:04 am, Saturday, January 6, 2018 at her residence in Fairbury.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a private family inurnment in Mississippi at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge...

Jan 5, 2018

Shirley A. Payne, 80 of Fairbury, passed away at 7:42 pm, Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial service at 2 pm, Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church of Fairbury; with Pastor Dan Robertson officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to her...

Jan 5, 2018

Carol Ann Howard, 66 of Chenoa, died at 3:17 am, Friday, January 5, 2018 at her residence in Chenoa.

Her funeral mass will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Chenoa with Father Carl LoPresti officiating. A private burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery in rural Chenoa.

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Jan 4, 2018

Gary Morgan, 67, of Fairbury, passes away at 12:00am, January 4, 2018, at his residence. Cremation has been accorded. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements. Gary was born September 3, 1950 in Princeton, the son of Gerald and Alberta Fordham Morgan. Surviving are his daughter, Carissa Webster; grandchildren, Madisyn and Sam Webster all of Pontiac; sister Deborah...

Jan 3, 2018

Judy L. Cannon, 67, of Weston, died at 12:15 am Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at her residence in Weston.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice.

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

Judy was born April 29, 1950, in Chicago the daughter of Rex and...

Dec 31, 2017

Marvin Wayne Wahls, 91, of Chenoa passed away at 6:02 p.m. Sunday, (December 31, 2017) at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Per his request cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service with the comingling of his ashes and the ashes of his deceased wife, Libby, will take place in Chenoa Township Cemetery later this...

Dec 29, 2017

Pontiac – Dennis Brogan, 58, of Pontiac, passed away at 8:27pm, December 29,2017, at his residence.

Cremation has been accorded.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday March 24, 2018 at the Pontiac VFW from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.

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

Dennis was born...