Obituary Listing

Jun 28, 2025

Marion-  Andrew Michael Mercer, 36, of Marion, passed away at 2:18 pm, June 28, 2025, at his residence.

Cremation has been accorded. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Colfax at a later date.

Andrew was born September 16, 1988, in Champaign, the son of Stanley and Kathy (Powell) Mercer.

Surviving are...

Jun 26, 2025

Dale Alan Helmers, 67, Rio Verde, AZ, died at his residence on June 26, 2025.

Dale was born December 16, 1957 in Fairbury, IL the son of John William and Darlene Elaine Tavener Helmers.

He married Amy Lynn Fulton on April 14, 1984 in Decatur, IL.  She survives in Rio Verde, AZ.

Other...

Jun 24, 2025

June C. Lubkeman, 90, Bloomington, passed away at 9:12 am Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Mrs. Lubkeman was born June 16, 1935 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Harold and Mildred Wellmerling Raymond. She married Pastor August Lubkeman on September 2, 1956 in Bloomington. He survives in Bloomington.

Other...

Jun 23, 2025

Dorothy M. Beal, 91, formerly of Forrest, passed away at 11:01 am on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Carle-BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, IL.

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

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at the Chatsworth United...

Jun 23, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Stalter, 90, Clinton, died at 7:30 pm Monday, June 23, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Mr. Stalter was born September 18, 1934 in Chenoa, IL the son of Wilbert and Margaret Louise Brave Stalter.  He married Cleadeth C. Klein on March 9, 1958 in Chenoa, IL.  She preceded him in death on...

Jun 17, 2025

Chenoa – Diane "Dee" Maurer, 72 of Chenoa passed away surrounded with love and support at 7:40 am, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her residence in rural Chenoa.

Dee was always a compassionate woman. She got her strength through her faith in God. Dee and her husband, Randall Maurer, fostered kids for 15 years. She...

Jun 13, 2025

Chenoa – Sharon Lynn Wahls, 72, of Chenoa, died at 5:00 pm, Friday, June 13th, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial service at 11 am, Monday, July 14th, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa; with Pastor Tim Huber officiating, Burial will follow in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa....

Jun 10, 2025

Gridley – Maggie Mae Morris, 33 of Gridley died Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at her residence in Gridley.

Cremation services have been accorded with a visitation on Saturday, June 21st, from 10am to 12pm at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa.  All are welcome to join the family at the graveside service immediately following the visitation at...

Jun 6, 2025

Gary Charles Skinner of Westfield, Indiana, born October 27, 1946, to parents Harry and Ernestine (West) Skinner of Sibley, Illinois, passed away June 6, 2025, at 78 years of age.

He and his wife of 56 years, Peggy (Wiser), have three children, daughter Michelle (Andrew) Toft of Indianapolis, IN, son Gary of Westfield, IN, and daughter Jennifer...

Jun 5, 2025

Fairbury- Arthur Joseph Roy, 89, of St. Samuel Station, Quebec, passed away at his residence on June 5, 2025.

Cremation has been accorded. He will be buried next to his wife at a later date.

Arthur was born September 30, 1936, in Quebec, the son of Regis and Rose Marie Roy. He married Estelle Eva...

Jun 3, 2025

Chenoa – James G. "Jerry" Page, 69, of Chenoa passed away at 4:44 pm, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Funeral mass will be 11am, Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chenoa; with Fr. David Sabel officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, rural Chenoa....

May 31, 2025

Rosemary Koehl, 73, of Forrest, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on May 31, 2025.

Visitation will be held at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury on Tuesday, June 3, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  A funeral service will be held at Forrest Apostolic Christian Church on Wednesday, June 4. Viewing will be held from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.,...

May 31, 2025

Brian Thomas Bounds, 60, Fairbury, IL, passed away at 7:28 pm Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

The family will have a private gathering at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. A public Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday June 8th, 2025 at...

May 30, 2025

Jerry E. Roberts, 78, of Fairbury, passed away at 8:56 pm on Friday, May 30th, 2025 at ARC of El Paso.

Jerry was born on June 14th, 1946 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Gerald and Dorothy (Hoffman) Roberts. He married Ida Ruth Stout on June 20th, 1970 at the First Baptist Church in Taylorville. She survives...

May 29, 2025

Marilyn J. Wells, 101, of Fairbury, passed away on Thursday morning, May 29 th , 2025, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community. Cremation rites have been accorded.

A short church service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Fairbury at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8th, 2025. A Celebration of Life will follow until 3:00 p.m....

May 21, 2025

Fairbury – Theresa Jean Reid, 59, of Fairbury, passed away at 7:56 am, May 21, 2025, at her residence.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Pastor Brian King will be officiating.

Burial will be in Avoca Township Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be...

May 19, 2025

Deanna Lynn Dally, 79, Centralia, died at 12:03 am Monday, May 19, 2025 at SSM Hospital, Centralia.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury with Pastor Charles Mendoza officiating. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.

Deanna was born August 6, 1945 in...

May 17, 2025

Washington – Ellen Ann Nance, 91, passed away at 9:33pm, on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Accolade Healthcare, Peoria.

Graveside services will be 11:30am, Saturday, May 24th, 2025 at Calvary Cemetery, rural Chenoa. Visitation with the family will be 10 to 11:15am prior to the graveside service on Saturday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa.

May 17, 2025

Fairbury – Alvin Allen Schrof, 81, of Fairbury, died at 8:27 pm, Saturday, May 17th at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria after a years-long battle with leukemia.

Visitation will be 12 – 2 pm with Funeral Services beginning at 2pm on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Burial will follow in Memorial Park...

May 17, 2025

Patricia Ann Wilken, 82, Chatsworth, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Her funeral will be 10:30 am Friday, May 23, 2025 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Roberts, with Pastor Matt Geerdes officiating.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury and 9:00 to 10:15 am Friday...