Obituary Listing

Apr 11, 2025

Chenoa - Mark White, 65, of Chenoa, died April 11, 2025 at his residence in Chenoa, after living with cancer for several years.

Mark, known to many as "44," was a life-long resident of Chenoa and a 1978 graduate of Chenoa High School. He was employed at PTC Alliance - Fairbury for over 20 years....

Apr 6, 2025

Nancy Lou Kiper, 71, of Colfax, passed away at 4:22 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac, surrounded by family.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. A celebration of Nancy's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made...

Apr 6, 2025

Jessica L. Weiser, 37, Forrest, died at 11:57 pm Sunday, April 6, 2025 at her residence, Forrest.

Her funeral will be held at 11:00 am Monday, April 14, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Fr. Scott Archer officiating.  Burial will be in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa.

Visitation will be 2:00 to 5:00 pm Sunday...

Apr 4, 2025

Shirley B. Hulse, 90. Fairbury, died at 5:39 pm Friday, April 4, 2025 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury with Pastor Nathan Feig officiating.  Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Visitation will be 10:00 to...

Apr 2, 2025

Donna Mae (Weller) Wessels, 86, of Fairbury, went to heaven to meet her mom, Lucy Mae, for the first time as she passed on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, at Evenglow Inn in Pontiac.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 7th, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Pastor Charles Mendoza will officiate with...

Apr 2, 2025

Gridley – Sheila Ann Maubach, 74, of Gridley, IL, passed away peacefully at 1:19 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac, surrounded by her loving family.

Sheila was born on August 15, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, MO, the daughter of Gerald and Erma (Repetto) Macom. She married John J. Maubach on...

Mar 28, 2025

Cooksville – Duane R. Benjamin, 83, of Cooksville, passed away at 8:18pm, March 28, 2025, at his residence.

His funeral will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

Visitation will be held from 5-7:00pm, Monday, April 7, 2025, also at the funeral...

Mar 27, 2025

Anchor – Lonnie Bowman, 73, of Anchor, passed away at 5:50 am, March 27, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Cremation has been accorded. Graveside military honors will be performed at 11:00am, Saturday, June 14, 2025,  in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

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

Mar 23, 2025

Warren Lyle Zehr, 87, of Fairbury, IL, passed away at 8:20 pm, March 23, 2025, at Serenity Villa, Fairbury.

Warren was born December 5, 1937, the son of Samuel and Lydia (Waibel) Zehr in Fairbury, IL. He married Dolores (Meiss) Zehr on October 30, 1960, in Fairbury; she survives. Also surviving are their five children, LaRae (Dewayne)...

Mar 21, 2025

East Peoria – Mary E. Nance, 63, passed away at 9:07pm, on Friday, March 21, 2025 at her residence in East Peoria.

Graveside services will be 10:30am, Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at Calvary Cemetery, rural Chenoa. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of services. The family will be having a celebration of her life...

Mar 19, 2025

Betty L. (Lavallier) Larkin, 94, Paxton and formerly of Watseka and Chenoa, died at 9:14 am Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating.  Interment will follow in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa.  The...

Mar 19, 2025

Normal - Alice Feit, 94, of Normal, IL, formerly of Chenoa, passed away peacefully of natural causes in the early morning hours on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, with family by her side.

Cremation rites have been accorded, and private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to a charity...

Mar 17, 2025

Normal - Linda L. Rauch, 79, Normal and formerly of Colfax died at 2:42 pm, Monday, March 17, 2025 at Goldwater Care of Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a visitation from 2 – 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa.  Memorials may be directed to the charity of...

Mar 10, 2025

Bloomington : Mildred Bernadine Clark-Curry Sterling, 92, of Bloomington died at 4:47 pm, Monday, March 10, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph's Medical Center, Bloomington.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a celebration of her life at a later date.   Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be...

Mar 7, 2025

Wendy J. Sparks, 67, Fairbury, died at 1:52 pm Friday, March 7, 2025 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.

Wendy was born April 11, 1957 in Fairbury, IL the daughter of Glenn A. and Elva "Jean" Weakman Sparks Sr.

Survivors include her brother, Jay (Lisa) Sparks, Normal, IL, a sister, Becca (Larry) Maurer,...

Mar 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dean Eugene Wessels on March 5, 2025. Dean was born on October 28, 1962, in Fairbury, Illinois to Harlan Wessels and Cheryl Travis. Cheryl survives in Pontiac, IL. He was loved by his brothers and sisters Diane Williams (her husband Ronald), Darlene Rexroad (her husband Max), Dale Wessels...

Mar 5, 2025

Chenoa – Thomas Ronald Gentes, 71, of Chenoa, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service will be held at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Gentes was born August...

Mar 2, 2025

Wilma I. Humphrey, 97, of Normal, passed away on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at Sugar Creek Care Center in Normal.

A private family graveside service will be held.

Memorial donations can be made in Wilma's name to the American Alzheimer's Association.

Wilma was born on August 6th, 1927, in Bloomington, the daughter of...

Mar 2, 2025

Carol A. Taylor (nee Trowbridge) of Chatsworth, IL, transitioned into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at OSF St James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, IL.

Cremation will be accorded following her gift to the Anatomical Gift Association.

Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, IL is in charge of arrangements. There will be no services...

Mar 1, 2025

Chenoa – Bryan D. Underwood, 62 of Chenoa, passed away at 11:28 am, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his residence in Chenoa.

Mr. Underwood was born July 10, 1962 in Normal; a son to Donald and Ramona (Seal)Underwood.  His parents preceded him in death.

Bryan is survived by his siblings, Bobby (Connie...