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Adeline Avella, nee D'Avolio , beloved wife of the late Michael J.; dear sister of the late Anthony (Patricia) D'Avolio; devoted aunt of Christopher (Patty) ..... |
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Alice Mae Lindsey, 73, went to be with our Lord at 6:35 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at Blu-Fountain Nursing Home in Godfrey. She was born June 30, 1937, in Bonne Terre, Mo., to William T. (Boots) Blankenship and Lorraine Lalumondier, who both... |
Allan Kost, 69 ROCKFORD - Allan Kost, 69, of Rockford passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, surrounded by family. Born June 25, 1941, in Maple Heights, Ohio, the son of Elmer and Bertha (Beloubek) Kost. Allan married Elizabeth Ella Brown of Port Arthur, Texas, on July 15, 1967. They raised two sons in Rockford. He served his country proudly, earning the rank of U.S. Air Force captain. He continued dedicated service to his country through his civilian career in aerospace engineering, retiring from UTC Hamilton Sunstrand in 2009. Allan enjoyed working in his yard, visiting with friends and neighbors, taking cars and things apart, naps, and a good cigar. Survivors include sons, Michael (Jen Brady Kost) and Steven Kost; best friends, Marie, Nick and Brianna Cox; granddaughter, Lillian Elizabeth Kost; brothers, Fred (June) Kost and Dennis (Frances) Kost; sister-in-law, Bertie Kost; and numerous squirrels that outran him. Allan was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Brown Kost; parents; and brother, Carl Kost. Service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Visitation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, at, . Tributes may be sent to the family online at |
Arletha Shaw, 52, of the Sycamore Healthcare Centre, died Oct. 25, 2010, in Blessing Hospital. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
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Armella Gieseman Daigneau Gibson, 90, of Moline, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Amber Ridge Assisted Living, Moline.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at First Lutheran Church, 1230 5th Ave., Moline. Visitation is from 4
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Audie Wall, WEST FRANKFORT -- Audie "JR" Wall, 87, died at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at his residence., Arrangements are incomplete at Parker Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort. |
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Gertrude M. Bart, nee Bergman , age 92, beloved wife of the late Alex; loving mother of William, David (Ruth), James (Mary), Jeffery (Heather) and ..... |
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Barbara A. Goodman, 87, of Liberty Village, Pittsfield, died Oct. 24, 2010, in the Liberty Village. The Lummis Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, is handling arrangements. |
WEST FRANKFORT -- Barbara Caraway, 79, died at 4:38 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Marion Rehab and Nursing Center in Marion., Arrangements are incomplete at Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort. |
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Bessie Samartano Abramovich, 91 ROCKFORD - BESSIE SAMARTANO ABRAMOVICH, 91, ROCKFORD - Bessie Samartano Abramovich, 91, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010. Born May 3, 1919, she was the second of Nicholas and Angelina Samartano's four children and their oldest daughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; older brother, Michael Samartano; and daughter-in-law, Nancy Lee. She is survived by sons, Michael F. (Carol) Abramovich Jr. of Albuquerque, N.M., and George James of Escondido, Calif.; daughter, Helene (Arthur) Hinkel of Machesney Park; grandchildren, Michael Abramovich of Albuquerque, Wendi Abramovich of Rio Rancho, N.M., Kelli Abramovich of Glendale, Ariz., Tom (Bobbi) Leu of Rockford and Lorianne Hinkel of Machesney Park; great-grandchildren, Cameron Montano of Rio Rancho, N.M., Christian Leu of Rockford and Maddy and Gabby Roth of Rockford; sisters, Josephine Edgren of Rockford and Mary Briski of Lexington, Ky.; and two nieces and one nephew. Bessie was a longtime communicant at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, and during her life she worked first as a nurse's aide, then at Atwood Industries, where she retired in the 1970s. She was a kind-hearted and loving woman who enjoyed good pasta, fine chocolates and entertaining with the Dancing Dames dance troupe. The family would like to thank Alpine Fireside Health Center's nurses, CNAs and their entire staff for all the loving care; and the staff at Transitions Hospice for their compassionate concern. The family extends a special thank-you to Karina and Stephanie for always keeping our beloved mother entertained., Mass of Resurrection at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, in St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2300 Bell Ave., where family and friends will gather from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. Express condolences online at |
Betty Jean Corbett, 78 MOUNT MORRIS - Betty Jean Corbett, 78, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. Betty was born Dec. 8, 1931, in Chicago to Elwood and Vernie (McCready) Hanes. She graduated from Mount Morris High School, Class of 1949. Betty married Floyd Eugene "Corby" Corbett on April 17, 1949, in Mount Morris. She worked as a secretary for the vice president general manager of Kable Printing Co. Betty retired Feb. 1, 1992. Betty was a member of the Mount Morris Ladies of the Moose,, Ladies Auxiliary and Sunset Golf Club. Betty loved bowling, bridge club, golf, cooking, watching the Cubs and the Bulls play, and she loved her family get-togethers. Survived by husband, Gene Corbett of Mount Morris; son, Ronald E. Corbett of Gilbert, Ariz.; daughter, Jenny (Michael Bevill) Gann of Tonopah, Ariz.; grandchildren, Peggy (Jeff) Cox of Mount Morris, Paula Brevig of Glendale, Ariz., Jennifer (Erik Diaz) Corbett of Mesa, Ariz., Erin Corbett and Brittany (Darren) Brown, both of Orion; great-grandchildren, Zachary Cox of Mount Morris, Taylor and Tatum Brevig of Glendale, Marissa Corbett-Villa and Isabella Diaz, both of Mesa, Kylee and Kamyrn Brown, both of Orion; brother, Dennis (Pat) Hanes of Cincinnati; and sister, Dorie (Al) Hollman of Litchfield Park, Ariz. She is preceded in death by parents; son, Fredrick; and brothers, Thomas and Robert Hanes. Service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. The Rev. Virginia Haney will officiate. Burial in Plainview Cemetery. Memorials to Ogle County Hospice and/or Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. |
Betty was born May 21, 1928, in Palmyra, Mo., to Edward Arthur "Boy" and Annie Lee Roach Fagan. Betty was married to Clemont J. Bevill July 4, 1945, in Philadelphia, Mo., and had celebrated 65 wonderful years together. He survives., She was a graduate of Philadelphia High School in 1945. Betty had worked for many years as a consultant and fashion show director for Sarah Coventry Co. and for seven years in a row attained their highest honor through their national million dollar weeks contest. She had formerly sold Avon as a product sales representative., Betty was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She treasured the Christmas holiday season spending time with family and friends. Also, she loved to travel with her husband, not only with their mobile home, but also taking 34 cruises. She cherished spending time at their vacation home in Arizona and later their condo at the Landing. She was a lifelong member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church., Survivors include daughter, Sheryl Stratton of Osage Beach, Mo.; sons, Eddy Bevill and wife, Loretta, of Philadelphia, Mo., and Lee Bevill of Hopkinsville, Ky.; grandchildren, Breck Stratton of Springfield, Mo., Kendelle Seidner of Jefferson City, Mo., Camelia Bevill and Carrie Mae Bevill of Philadelphia, Amanda (Chuck) Woodward of Griggsville, Ill., Israel Bevill of Philadelphia; Heidi Frazier of Grain Valley, Mo., and Jonathan Dean Bevill of Fort Bliss, Texas; stepgrand-daughter, Sarah Wells Scott of Marthasville, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Alexys Stratton, Hannibal, Bella Seidner, Jefferson City, Hailey Seidner and Cole Seidner, Jefferson City, Thad Neisen, Olathe, Kan., Austin Bevill, Megan Smith and Mackenzie Smith, Philadelphia, Peyton Woodward and Garrett Woodward, Griggsville, Alana Sue Frazier, Grain Valley, Mo.; stepgreat-grandchildren, Nick Koffman and Katherine Miller, Philadelphia, and Ella Scott and Jack Scott, Marthasville, Mo.; and nieces, Nancy Reese, Wentzville, Mo., Sue Grohe, Des Moines, Iowa, and Pat Fagan, Columbia, Mo., She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Herbert, Tom and Card Fagan., SERVICES: 2 p.m. Saturday in Philadelphia Baptist Church with the Revs. Roger Stevens, Henry Pratt, Kevin Scott, and Millie Reed conducting. Burial will be in Philadelphia Cemetery, Philadelphia, Mo. Casket bearers are Chris Seidner, Chuck Woodward, Thad Neisen, Randy Crabill, Matt Crabill, C.W. Smith, Isreal Bevill and Jonathan Bevill. Honorary bearers are Ron Kestner, Jim Chostner, Martin Hultz, Glenn Bridgman, Jim Drebenstedt, Clem Goodin, Ray Jarman, and Rouse Jarman., VISITATION: 5-8 tonight in the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel. There will also be another visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday in Philadelphia Baptist Church., MEMORIALS: ., ARRANGEMENTS: Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel. |
Betty J. (Johnson) Puricelli, 85 ROCKFORD - Betty J. (Johnson) Puricelli, 85, of Rockford passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born April 19, 1925, in Rockford to Alfred and Catherine (Uppenkamp) Johnson. Betty married Rudolph Puricelli Jr. on Nov. 7, 1945, in Rockford. She was employed at Gruno's Jewelers for 20 years, retiring in 1990; also, she volunteered at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center for many years. Survived by her children, Jill K. (Tom) Becker of Rockford, Jack T. (Lori) Puricelli of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Jody Puricelli Jungerberg of Rockford; grandchildren, Jason (Junko) Bice of San Francisco, Lauren Peterson of Cinncinati, Erin (Andrew) Jungerberg Jury of Rockton, Megan (fiancé, Rick Wiley) Jungerberg of Rockford, Taylor Puricelli of Grand Rapids, and Adam Puricelli of Chicago; and brother, Fred (Mary Jane) Johnson of Rockford. Predeceased by her husband, Rudolph in 2007; parents; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Warren Scott; and sister-in-law, Barbara Lynch. Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in St Rita Catholic Church, 6254 Valley Knoll Drive, with visitation from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Monsignor Gerald P. Kobbeman will officiate. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with rosary at 6:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center, 4215 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL 61108;, , 4777 E. State St, Rockford, IL 61107; or the charity of donor's choice. Extend condolences online at |
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Best Terry and Kimberly (Brooks) Best of Worden, a son, Terry Lee, 7 pounds 9 ounces, 10:42 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, Saint Anthony's Hospital, Alton. Grandparents: Donna and Charles Pfoutz, Bethalto; Pamela and Terry Lynn Best, Worden; Donald... |
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SSgt. Bradley David Marion, 34, a resident of Rock Island, died unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at West Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, |
WEST ELY, Mo. -- Bryan Hanlin, 66, of West Ely, died Oct. 24, 2010, in Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Ill. The Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel, Palmyra, is handling arrangements. |
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Clyde H. Hard, age 86 of Paris, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, in the Veteran's Administration Illiana Health Care Hospital in Danville. |
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OTTAWA — Catherine A. Arroyo, 87, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, at St. Mary's Hospital in Streator.Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at St. Patrick's Church in Ottawa. Visitation will |
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VANDALIA - Charles Edward "Charlie" Cothern, 87, Vandalia,, Navy veteran and Allis Chalmers dealer, died Friday (Oct. 22, 2010). Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial: Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, with military rites. Memorials: First Christian Church, Vandalia, Shriners Hospitals for Children, St. Louis, or donor's choice. |
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Graveside services for Christopher M. "Chris" Bogner, 37, of Greenfield, Ind., formerly of Henry, who died May 5, 2010, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 in Henry Cemetery, Henry. |
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Cosgrove, Cindy A. A free spirit, took her place among the starry skies, on October 20th, 2010. Cindy Cosgrove is survived by her mother Bernice (late Robert), brothers Mark (Judy) and Peter (Linda), and nieces and nephews John, Kelly, Maureen, Gerry, Katie and Joey, In true Cosgrove tradition, a memorial gathering will be held Saturday, October 30th, 2010 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Chicago Joe's Restaurant, at 2256 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago. Stragglers welcome. Donations in Cindy's name to Alexian Brothers Foundation, Arlington Heights, IL, or the Native American Heritage Association, Black Hawk, SD. |
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Harper, Clarence 90, passed away on October 1, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 27th at 1:00 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Services Entrusted to Woods Funeral Home Ltd. 708-755-2010 |
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DECATUR - Dale Richard Elliot, 77, Decatur,, veteran and retired from A.E. Staley Mfg. Co. sweetener division, died Friday (Oct. 22, 2010). Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Concordia Lutheran Church. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, with military rites. Arrangements by: Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mount Zion. Memorials: Concordia Lutheran Church. Send condolences: www.dawson-wikoff. |
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Darlene E. Throne, 75, formerly of Bunker Hill, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the funeral home. Burial: Bunker Hill... |
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David Warren Conner, 49, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago. A small family visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Johnston Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Ill. Mr. Conner was born Oct. 27,... |
MARENGO – David Jonathan Miller, 66, of Marengo, peacefully passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at his home surrounded by family., David retired as president of Testor Corp. in Rockford in 2002., The family will be holding a private ceremony. For information, call Justen Funeral Home and Crematory at 815-385-2400. |
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Halvorson, Diane M. (nee Loizzo), beloved wife of John K. Halvorson, loving mother of Kyle Halvorson, loving nana of Kamdyn and Kaden Halvorson, sister of Gary (Diane) Loizzo, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Past President of Marist Mothers Alumni Club, Secretary Treasurer of WELCA and past board member of Park Lawn Association. Resting at the Zimmerman & Sandeman-Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd St., on Wednesday October 27th and Thursday, October 28th, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Lying in state Friday, October 29th, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church, 1560 Career Center Rd., Bourbonnais, IL. Interment private at Fairmount Willow Hills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Lutheran Church or Shriners Hospital for Children would be appreciated. Info 708-460-7500 |
CHARLESTON - Dianne Starwalt, 51, Charleston, former beautician, died Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010). No services. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola. Memorials: to the family. |
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NORMAL — Donald "Gub" Graham, 82, of Normal died at 3 a.m. Saturday, (Oct. 23, 2010) at Heritage Manor, Normal. |
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Donald Carl Graves, 80, of Buffalo, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at Genesis West, Davenport.Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Runge, Davenport, with visitation 11 a.m. to services. Burial is at Rose Hill Cemetery, Buffalo.He was
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Ella Elizabeth (Senneff) Yoeckel, 77, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Ash Flat (Ark.) Nursing & Rehab Center., Born Sept. 27, 1933, in Sterling, Ill., to Fredrick and Emma Behler (Martin) Senneff, she married Edward C. Yoeckel on July 10, 1954, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sterling. They made their home in the Sterling-Rock Falls area until moving first to Big Rock, then to Plano; they later moved to Somonauk, where they lived for the past 42 years. She and Ed were preparing to make their home in Hardy, Ark., Ella spent many years as a homemaker, avid gardener and working at Miller's Foods in Somonauk until she retired., Ella was very active in two Lutheran churches, St. John's in Somonauk and Our Savior's in Sandwich. She enjoyed serving, sewing and sharing her time with those from both churches. She also participated in visiting times with the shut-ins at Lutheran nursing homes and the veterans' home in Mendota. She enjoyed her many friends in her neighborhood, who always found her ready and willing to help when called upon. She loved family get-togethers and never missed an opportunity of game playing., Surviving are her husband, Edward; daughters, Ann (Kevin) Dienst of Hardy, Ark., and Brenda (Edward) Thieman of Centerville, Ohio; sons, John (Betty) of Sandwich and Perry of Largo, Fla.; grandchildren, Kal (Sara) Dienst, Jennifer (Charles Budd) Hanson, Adam and Ben Thieman, Steven (Michele Mach) Anderson, David (Vickie) Anderson and Elissa (Howard) Belcher; great-grandchildren, Archer and Annestyn Dienst, Raven Hanson, Arlo and Aleena Budd, Camon Anderson, Mario Palombo, Josh and Jacob Vodden and Kyle and Rebecca Belcher; nephew, Greg Shirley of Sandwich; and her special son, George (Carlene) Estrada and son, Christopher, of Sycamore., Ella was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Arlo (Beulah) Senneff; sister, Millie Shirley; nephew, Gary Shirley; and two brothers-in-law., Funeral services and interment were held Oct. 9, at Heath Funeral Home, in Hardy, Ark., A local memorial service will be held Nov. 6 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Somonauk; family visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m., The family asks that memorials be directed to Open Door Rehabilitation, Sandwich. |
MATTOON - Earl E. Weaver, 92, Mattoon,, veteran and former United States Postal Service clerk, died Thursday (Oct. 21, 2010). Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon. Memorials: Ron Santo Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Chicago, or donor's choice. Send condolences: |
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Edward Burbank "Bud" deSilva Jr., 78, of Davenport, died Oct. 23, 2010. Memorial arrangements are pending for November with Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. |
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Azriel Marc Eisenberg; devoted husband of Roberta, nee Papock; loving father of David (Ruthie) and Ellen Eisenberg; proud grandfather of Michael, Devorah and Eli. ..... |
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DECATUR - Elmer L. Ford, 83, Decatur,, veteran and retired from A.E. Staley Mfg. Co., died Friday (Oct. 22, 2010). Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation: one hour before services. Private burial: Star of Hope Mausoleum, Graceland Cemetery. Memorials: Homeward Bound Pet Shelter. Send condolences: |
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DECATUR - F. Joan Pryor, 78, Decatur, died Sunday (Oct. 24, 2010). Arrangements incomplete: Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care. |
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Sidney F. Friedman, age 89; beloved father of Mark (Johnnalee) Friedman and Dr. Joe (Mary) Friedman; grandfather of Dr. Kevin, Dr. Robyn (Dr. Martin) ..... |
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Florence Ellen Cole, 99, of Kewanee, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Barbara, with whom she resided.Private services are Wednesday at Schueneman-Tumbleson Funeral Home, Kewanee. Burial is at Evergreen Memory Gardens, rural Kewanee.
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BELLE RIVE -- Frank Grimes Baker, 81, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at his home., Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery in Jefferson County. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church., Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements. |
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BLOOMINGTON — Frank E. DeSchepper, 85, of Bloomington and St. Petersburg, Fla., died at 2:45 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 21, 2010) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. |
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Fred J. Fehl III, 67, of Rock Island, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at his home.Arrangements are pending at Sullivan-Phillips Mortuary, East Moline. |
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Buehl, Patricia, 64, Davenport; 11 a.m., McGinnis-Chambers, Bettendorf.Brock, Mildred Evelyn, 93, Brooksville, Fla., formerly Galva; 11 a.m., Rux, Galva.Dykstra, Helen M., 87, Morrison; 11 a.m., Bosma-Renkes, Morrison.Lamb, Elsie May Robertson, 90, Oglesby, Ill.; 10:30 |
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Frank A. Giuliano, formerly of Oak Park; devoted father of Candice (Michael) Moss, and Jennifer Giuliano; loving son of Mary and the late August ..... |
Gloria Jean ( Campbell) Ormond, 57, of Sycamore, Ill., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb., Born June 8, 1953, in Geneva, the daughter of Willis L. and Lucille E. (Herrmann) Campbell, she married Dennis J. Ormond July 11, 1970, in Hampshire., She attended schools in Elgin and Hampshire and was employed by Clinical Computer Systems Inc. in Elgin. Gloria enjoyed camping, craft shows and watching her grandchildren's sports., She is survived by her mother; son, Brian (Gina) Ormond of Duluth; daughter, Bridgett (Jason) Kedzie of Sycamore; four grandchildren, Rebecca and Alissa Ormond and Austin and Collin Kedzie; two brothers, William Campbell and Richard (Sandy) Campbell; and several nieces, nephews and close friends., She was predeceased by her father; husband; and nephew, Ryan Campbell., Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd, Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore. Burial is at Plato Center Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the funeral home., Memorials to be established., For information, call 815-895-6589. To share a memory or send a condolence, visit |
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Francyne Greenberg, nee Herman ; beloved wife of 47 years to Morton; loving mother of Michael and Julie (Rick) Einstein; cherished bubby of Samantha; ..... |
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Gary G. Holst, 78, of rural Eldridge, died on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. Arrangements are pending at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. |
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Genevieve M. Dudderar, 87, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Jerseyville Manor. She was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Hardin, daughter of the late Wm. Jesson and Nellie (Taviner) DeSherlia. Her marriage to Lee A. Dudderar took place June 12, 1955.... |
IVESDALE - Genevieve Tabaka, 95, of Ivesdale, died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010) in Heartland Health Services, Champaign. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Sadorus United Methodist Church, with Pastor Rob Adams officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Ivesdale. Visitation will be one hour before services in the church. Arrangements by: Roux-Hinds Funeral Home, Bement. Memorials: Sadorus United Methodist Church or Champaign Children's Home, Urbana. Genevieve was born Jan. 30, 1915, in Decatur, the daughter of Charles and Luda Greefield Epling. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Sadorus United Methodist Church, Methodist Women's Conference and Ivesdale Home Extension. She married Milton S. Tabaka on May 7, 1938, in Tuscola. He preceded her in death Jan. 11, 2005. Surviving are her daughter, Redeana Siler of Champaign; son, Charles M. Tabaka of Ivesdale; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Recile Maycraft of Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and one sister. Online guest book at |
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Lottie Gordon, age 91; beloved wife of the late Phil Sr.; loving mother of Phil Jr. (Audrey), James P. (Marjorie) and Maryann (Frank) Raimondi; dearest ..... |
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MOUNT PULAKSI - Griffin Marshall and Brinnon Gaddis, infant twins of Brock and Jerilee Travis Gaddis of Mount Pulaski, died Wednesday (Oct. 20, 2010). Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Mount Pulaski. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Laenna Cemetery, Chestnut. |
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DECATUR - Harry Charles "The Hat" Ward, 75, Enville, Tenn., formerly of Decatur,, veteran and former Transport Service Co. truck driver, died Tuesday (Oct. 19, 2010). Celebration of Life Services: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6, Rocco's. Arrangements by: Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. |
DECATUR - Helen Margaret Solma, 94, Decatur, died Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010). Arrangements incomplete: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. |
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Imogene M. Rigdon, 96, of White Hall, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center., She was born Aug. 11, 1914, at Roodhouse, the daughter of Lee and Eva Jane Pinkerton Sitton. She married Floyd E. Cook in 1931, and he preceded her in death in 1951. She later married the Rev. Charles Rigdon in 1970, and he preceded her in death in 1972., Surviving are a daughter and son, Barbara Drake of White Hall, and Larry Cook of Milan, Mo.; four grandchildren, Bobbi Pratt, Jeff Staats, Larry Dean Cook Jr. and Jeanna Marie Dinan; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Darlene Bell of Manchester and Virginia Blackburn of Winchester. She was preceded in death by brothers, Bill, Francis, Clarence, Gilbert and Donald Sitton; and a sister in infancy, Dorothy Sitton., Mrs. Rigdon had worked at Backs Department Store and City Drugs in White Hall and also at the White Hall Hospital. She was a member of the White Hall Pentecostal Church., Family graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at Hickory Grove Cemetery near Wrights. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at |
PERRY, Ill. -- Irene Cooley 85, of Belleville, formerly of Perry, died Oct 23, 2010, in Four Fountains Nursing Center, Belleville. The Airsman-Hires Funeral Chapel, Griggsville, is handling arrangements. |
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TUCSON, Ariz. — Jeanne O'Connor Biel, 81, of Tucson, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9. |
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John W. "J.W." Shepherd, age 75 of Paris, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at his residence. He worked for the Human Resources Center in Paris. |
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June Rose Lee Ball, age 86 of Paris, passed away Sunday, Oct. 24 at her residence. |
BONNIE -- Jacqueline Sue "Jackie" Williams, 77, died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at her home in Bonnie., Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Vernon Baptist Temple in Mount Vernon. Burial will be in Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon., Memorials may be made to Ron Reynolds Radio Ministry or Mount Vernon Baptist Temple. |
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MONMOUTH - James E. Bragd, 64, Monmouth died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at his home., He was born Dec. 3, 1945, in Monmouth, the son of Leonard and Evelyn Mae (Anderson) Bragd. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1964., Jim served with the, during the, from 1965-1969 where he was awarded the, . Jim married Cheryl Rule on Nov. 11, 1972. He later married Martha Richardson in Monmouth on March 10, 2007, and she survives., Jim worked at Agar and Wilson Foods in Monmouth, then the Jefferson Smurfit Co. until 1992. He later worked for Kleine Equipment in the landscaping division and most recently the city of Monmouth., He was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, drag racing, attending the auctions on Sunday and "making the rounds." He loved to cook, especially his award-winning chili, spending time with his family and grandkids., He was a member of the Monmouth American Legion, Monmouth, and the Monmouth Eagles Club., Survivors include his wife, Martha Bragd; three children, Heather (Dean) Lodwick of Monmouth, Chris Bragd of Pensacola, Fla., and Kelly (Tony Trego) Bragd of Monmouth; three stepchildren, Pam (James) Diaz, Richard Walsh and June Ann Detrick all of Monmouth; four grandchildren, Drake and Averee Lodwick, Regan and Ryker Trego; numerous stepgrandchildren, including his special stepgranddaughter, Victoria Strange, and stepgreat-granddaughter, Kristen Jaimie; two brothers, Charles (Greta) Bragd of Texas and Robert Bragd., He was preceded in death by his parents and uncle, Melvin Bragd., Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Hoover-Hall Memorial Chapel, Monmouth. Burial will be in Monmouth Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday at Hoover-Hall Memorial Chapel, Monmouth, where his family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials may be given to Western Illinois Animal Rescue. Online condolences may be left at |
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Flynn, JoAnne V. (nee Huffaker), suddenly, beloved mother of Michael (Greta), Kathleen (Jerry), Amie and Martin, dearest wife of the late Robert. Longtime resident of Oak Lawn, formerly of Beverly. Retired after many years of service with Little Company of Mary Hospital. Visitation Monday, 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral mass 10:30 a.m. at St Barnabas Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, masses will be appreciated. Arrangements by Blake-Lamb Funeral Home. For info 708-636-1193 |
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PERU — Joan C. Werts, 79, of Peru, died Oct. 8 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial was private. Ptak Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.She was born |
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ARTHUR - Joas A. Herschberger, 92, Arthur, farmer, died Friday (Oct. 22, 2010). Services: 9 a.m. Monday, Joas A. Herschberger home, 1553 Illinois 133, Arthur. Visitation: any time prior to funeral services. Burial: Otto Cemetery, Arthur. Arrangements by: Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola. |
John W. Gustafson, 77 CLINTON, Wis. - John W. Gustafson, 77, died Friday Oct. 22, 2010, in his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born June 16, 1933, to the late C. David and Evelyn (Nelson) Gustafson in Beloit. He graduated from Clinton High School, Class of 1951, and completed his education at Blackhawk Tech. John married Gladys Langrehr on Aug. 26, 1951, in Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He was a longtime and active member of Redeemer Evangelical Covenant Church, where he held many offices and leadership roles. John started his career as a charter member of Turtle Fire Department. On June 16, 1962, John joined the Beloit Fire Department, where he retired as assistant fire chief on Dec. 23, 1988. He also taught EMS at Blackhawk Tech and volunteered for the teaching CPR. Family and faith were the cornerstones in John's life anchored by his wife, Gladys. He worked side-by-side with his sons as a firefighter and as a dairy farmer. Turtle 4-H activities were very important to John. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in 4-H activities over the years. John also enjoyed attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting activities. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gladys; children, Kathy (Steven) Nilson, Susan Siler, Steven (Diane) Gustafson, Mark (Christine) Gustafson, Debra McMillan and Jeffrey (Lori) Gustafson; grandchildren, Matthew (Michelle) Nilson, Rebecca (Josh) Hinz, Christina Nilson, Ryan Siler, Brent (Trisha) Siler, Shelby (Mark) Farberg, Timothy (Lindsey) Gustafson, Evie (Brady) Eilers, Nathanael Gustafson, Joel Gustafson, Rachel Gustafson, Angela Splan, Amanda (Angie) Splan, Alicia (Matt) Schroeder, Jeremy McMillan, Jamie McMillan and Jordan Gustafson; six great-grandchildren; brothers, David (Jean) Gustafson and Wallace (Julie) Gustafson; sister, Christine (Robert) Anderson; aunt, Norma Ang; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by parents; and grandchildren, Andrew Nilson and Sarah Gustafson. The family would like to thank Beloit Regional Hospice and the other caregivers that provided care and compassion for John during his long illness. John's service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Redeemer Evangelical Covenant Church, 2500 Prairie Ave., Beloit, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Pastor Chris Carlson will officiate. Visitation also from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Brian Mark Funeral Home, 1000 Inman Parkway. Interment in Eastlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in his name. |
Born March 30, 1962, in Louisiana, Mo., Johnny was a son of Johnny L. Clowers Sr. and Juanita Calhoun Rush. He married Rebecca Stegall on Aug. 18, 2007, in Quincy., Johnny served his country in the Army and was a member of the Rock Church in Quincy. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed watching sports, gardening with his wife, laughing with friends and sitting on the porch on cool nights with his wife., Johnny had worked at Konstant Products and then through Adecco at various jobs., Survivors include his wife, Rebecca, of Quincy; his mother, Juanita Rush and her husband, Bill, of Hannibal, Mo.; a daughter, Tiffany Laudell and her husband, Andy, of Canton, Mo.; two sons, Joshua Clowers of Quincy and Jacob Clowers of St. Louis, Mo.; two stepdaughters, Brandie Straube and her fiance', Brad McClain, of Quincy and Dana Wilhelm and her husband, Doug, of LaPorte, Ind.; a stepson, Matthew Miller of Quincy; three grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; a brother, Allen Clowers, of Hannibal, Mo.; father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Jan Welte of Quincy; and several aunts, uncles and cousins., Mr. Clowers was preceded in death by his father and a brother, David Clowers., SERVICES: Graveside memorial by Quincy American Legion Post 37 at 10 a.m. Thursday in Calvary Cemetery conducted by Pastor Bryan Meado., VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home., MEMORIALS: May be made to the family., ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home. |
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Tarczon, Josephine (nee Novak), was called home to God on October 20, 2010, at the age of 95, beloved wife of the late Stanley, loving mother of Mary Driscoll and the late John (Weiqiu), proud grandmother of Leila Kuttner, Heather Driscoll, Michael, Albert and two great-grandchildren Olivia and Moriah Dockery, dear sister of Frank Novak and preceded in death by fpur brothers and three sisters, many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. from the Walter L. Sojka Funeral Home, 1427 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago to St. Stephen of Hungary Church for Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Joseph. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 312-666-2673 |
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Judith M. Williams, 75, passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. Wife of the late Donald R. Williams; mother of Christina Williams Varady; sister of Jean Marre Faherty; cousin of Sandra Thompson; grandmother of Brett, Blake and Victoria. Service: 9:45 a.m.... |
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BLOOMINGTON — Julie Raye Denney, 46, of Bloomington died Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010) at her home. |
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June S. Egger (Nee Ericksen) Peacefully at rest suddenly Saturday, October 23 at her residence. Age 94 born June 27, 1916 in Chicago. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles (1999) and her parents Carl J. (1961) and Emma E. (1942) Ericksen and her sister Lorayne (1955) and her great niece Amy Dixon and Amy's 2 daughters Olivia and Gracie (2005). Survived by one son, Eric Charles (Mary Ann) Egger, two granddaughters, Erica Ann and Amber June Egger, a niece, June Pekol and a nephew, Mark Puddicombe (her God children), three great nieces, one great nephew, three great great nieces, one great great nephew and several cousins. June and Charles were married in 1940 and shared 58 wonderful married years. June's family gently cared for her during the last 11 years. Educated in Rock Island, Illinois, Bettendorf, Iowa and Joliet, Illinois public Schools, was elected to The National Honor Society in her Junior Year, was on the debate team as a Freshman and throughout high school, was an R.O.T.C. sponsor, and graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1933, from Joliet Junior College, Metropolitan Business College and Joliet Conservatory in Drama in 1935. Studied Creative Writing at, by extension, Silversmithing in Chicago and completed Bennit Cerf's Famous Writer's Course. Employed as secretary to the Superintendent of The Joliet Public Schools until her marriage in 1940, as secretary at Kankakee Ordnance Works during, and worked in partnership with her husband, Charles, in The America Coal Company, Egger Landscape Service, Egger Lapidary Shop and with Holiday Magic Cosmetic Studio for 35 years, retiring in 1979. Life long member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, serving as director of Bible School and Sunday School Superintendent, having written and directed four children's Christmas pageants and writer of four church histories. She wrote and directed plays for the Business and Professional Women's Club, The Women's Division of the Y.M.C.A. (serving as president) Pershing P.T.A. (serving as president) and Hufford P.T.A. (serving as treasurer) recipient of a Life Membership in Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers, member of The Joliet Gem Club, free lance Herald News writer, past president and history writer of the Woman's Club of Joliet and recipient of multi awards in the General Federation of Women's Club Creative Writing Contests. She was a member of her high school Class Reunion committee since 1933 for its 72 annual dinners and partial writer of the annual class newsletter. The 50th reunion "Memories" she wrote found itself in the J.T.H.S. Time Capsule in 2000. She wrote original poetry booklets for her grandchildren including "The Polka Dotted Shoes" and "Ethics for Kids" and poems for special family celebrations. She wrote spiritual poems to express her Christian Faith. She researched the highlights and chronology of her family and left a 300 page pictorial legacy called "Family Spoken Here" accompanied by a detailed generation outline called "The Begats". Visitation at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, 1500 Black Rd near Midland 815-744-4444, Tuesday, October 26 3-7 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of service. Services of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 27 with The Rev Robert Franklin officiating. Internment at Elmhurst Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to Easter Seals or St. John Lutheran Church. Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag 1500 Black Rd. near Midland 815-744-4444 |
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Sandra P. Karye, nee Shulman , age 72; beloved wife of William J. "Bill"; loving mother of Keith (Sheryl) Reed, and Jay (Michelle) Reed; ..... |
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Sacher, Ken W. age 80, of Carol Stream, beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee White), dearest dad of Ronald (Laura), Jerald and Robert, loving grampa of Stephanie and Brittney, fond brother of Rosemarie, Richie "Butchy" and the late Emil (Joyce), many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 415 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. 630-510-0044. |
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Kenneth C. Elledge, 89, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2010, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. He was born on March 5, 1921, Nebo, the son of Clem and Ratie (Shepard) Elledge. He married the former Ann Compagno on Sept. 18, 1947, at St.... |
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EMINGTON — Kenneth L. Schroeder, 73, of rural Emington died at 5:12 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010) at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. |
ASHMORE - Kristie Rae Winnett, 49, Ashmore, former ServiStar employee, died Friday (Oct. 22, 2010). Memorial services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Charleston. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Caudill-King Funeral Home, Charleston. Memorials: Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program or |
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METROPOLIS -- Leora M. Lange, 85, of Paducah, formerly of Metropolis, died at 10:02 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in Lourdes Hospital in Paducah., Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Masonic Cemetery in Metropolis, with the Rev. Larry Lunsford officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Aikins Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. |
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FLORA - Lois M. Powless, 100, Flora, homemaker, died 10:20 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010) in Christian Village, Lincoln. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with Ryan Edgecombe officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Memorials: Lincoln Christian University or First Christian Church, Flora. Send condolences: www., . Lois was born Sept. 18, 1910, in Cisne, the daughter of Tom and Eliza Rickard Duke. She was affiliated with First Christian Church and a lifelong member of EverReady Sunday School Class at the church. She was a member of Clay County Extension. She married Floyd L. Powless in 1930 in Carlyle. He preceded her in death in 1989. Surviving are her daughters, Marion Wimer of Columbus, Ohio; Margaret Green and husband Don of Lincoln; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ralean Gibbs of Flora; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Floyd; brothers, Albert Duke and Charles Duke; and sister, Helen Morris. Online guest book at |
Kendra, Lottie (nee Niemiec), age 92. Beloved wife of the late John S. Loving mother of Norbert (Susan), James and David. Dearest grandmother of Scott (Cheryl), Thomas (Judy) and Joshua. Great-Grandmother of Aidan and Jonas. Cherished sister of Bernice Olejniczak, Edmund (Theresa) Niemiec, the late John (the late Olga) Niemiec and Lillian (the late Ted) Haraf, also nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9:00 A.M. from Modell Funeral Home 5725 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Turibius Church Mass 9:30. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. 773-767-4730 or www.modellfh.com |
Louis W. Harr, 88, of Carrollton, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home in Jerseyville. Born on the Guthrie Farm near Wrights on Aug. 16, 1922, he was the son of the late Herbert W. and Vera F. Raffety Harr. He married the love of his life, Theda Kessler, on Aug. 1, 1948, at the White Hall Christian Church. Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Bill R. Harr and Louis L. Harr, both of Greenfield; four grandchildren, Matt W. (Danell) Harr of Bloomington, Nicole A. (Brandon) Goodall of Waverly and Leanna Harr and Seth Harr, both of Greenfield; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, John E. Harr. Louis was a lifelong farmer, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church, a past member of the diaconate board of the church, a member of the Carrollton American Legion, a past board member of the Hickory Grove Cemetery and served many terms on the board of the Greenfield Farmers' Co-op. He was an honest, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Graveside memorial rites will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Hickory Grove Cemetery near Wrights. Memorials may be made to the Carrollton First Baptist Church or Hickory Grove Cemetery. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com., Louis W. Harr, 88, of Carrollton, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home in Jerseyville., Born on the Guthrie Farm near Wrights on Aug. 16, 1922, he was the son of the late Herbert W. and Vera F. Raffety Harr. He married the love of his life, Theda Kessler, on Aug. 1, 1948, at the White Hall Christian Church., Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Bill R. Harr and Louis L. Harr, both of Greenfield; four grandchildren, Matt W. (Danell) Harr of Bloomington, Nicole A. (Brandon) Goodall of Waverly and Leanna Harr and Seth Harr, both of Greenfield; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, John E. Harr., Louis was a lifelong farmer, a U.S., veteran of, , a member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church, a past member of the diaconate board of the church, a member of the Carrollton American Legion, a past board member of the Hickory Grove Cemetery and served many terms on the board of the Greenfield Farmers' Co-op., He was an honest, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him., Graveside memorial rites will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Hickory Grove Cemetery near Wrights. Memorials may be made to the Carrollton First Baptist Church or Hickory Grove Cemetery. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at |
Louise May (May) Johnson, 81 PARK FOREST - Louise May (May) Johnson, 81, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010. She was a longtime Park Forest resident, previously of Jackson, Miss. Louise was an avid bridge player. She attended Sullins College in Bristol, Va., Millsaps College in Jackson and graduated from University of Alabama in 1951. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence S., loving mother of the late Lawrence A. and Richard D. (Christy) Johnson; dear sister of the late Bob (late Gloria) May, late Joe May and George (Jan) May. Service and interment Thursday, Oct. 28, in Jackson. Visitation from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Hirsch West End Funeral Home, 3501 W. Lincoln Highway, Matteson. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Il 60601. To express thoughts or memories in the guestbook, visit |
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Lucille Gosselin, 68, of Davenport, died Sunday,Oct. 24, 2010, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport.Arrangements are pending at Runge Mortuary, Davenport. |
CHESTER -- Luella G. Atchison, 79, died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in Independence Care Center in Perryville, Mo., Arrangements are incomplete at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home in Chester. |
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MARLENE J. FIEBRANTZ, 79 LOVES PARK - Marlene Jean Fiebrantz, 79, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, Oct, 23, 2010, in Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born April 23, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Loyal and Dorothy (Light) Anderson. She attended Loves Park schools and graduated from Harlem High School. Married William P. Fiebrantz in 1953 and spent most of her married life in Wisconsin. Marlene was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, gardening, decorating and painting. Marlene was especially fond of all children, often volunteering at schools, and was a member of the Harlemites. Survivors include dear son, Kurt (Jodie) Fiebrantz of West Bend, Wis.; devoted brother, Tom (Chere) Anderson of Huntley; cherished grandchildren, Katie, Emily, Sarah, Matthew, Adam and Jessica; cousin, Lynn (Marie) Howard; niece, Kris (Tim Reinert) Anderson; and nephew, Mark Anderson. Predeceased by parents, Loyal and Dorothy Anderson, lifelong residents of Loves Park; husband of 47 years, Bill; and her cherished daughter, Carrie Ozburn. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd. , 401 River Lane, with the Rev. Peder Carlson officiating. Visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in the funeral home. Private burial in Milwaukee. For more information, visit delehanty |
TOLEDO - Mary "Rusty" Kirkman, 78, Toledo, died Sunday (Oct. 24, 2010). Arrangements incomplete: Barkley Funeral Chapel, Toledo. |
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HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Mary Beth Matyas, 85, of Hannibal, died Oct. 24, 2010, in her home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the James O'Donnell Funeral Home, Hannibal. Burial will be in Grand View Burial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Wednesday in the funeral home. |
Cavanagh, Mary Cay age 56, of Oak Park, IL died at the family home on October 23rd, surrounded by loved ones, after a battle with cancer of the brain. She maintained her grace, good humor and vibrant personality to the end. Born in 1954, she graduated from Trinity High School in River Forest, and Edgewood College in Madison, WI. Retired from her management positions with Delta Airlines, she took up the study and practice of Massage Therapy, a long held ambition which she enjoyed in her Oak Park office. She was the beloved daughter of James R. and Rita (nee Walsh) Cavanagh, she is also survived by her spouse, Paul Clinkert, two sisters, Elizabeth (Bret Choklad) and Megan Cavanagh (Anne Chamberlain) of Palo Alto, CA, two brothers, James (Valerie) and Mark (Jeanne) Cavanagh, she was the loving aunt of Jenny, Shannon, Jamie Ann, Stephen, Bridget and Caroline Cavanagh, Kevin and Daniel Morrisey and Brendan Erickson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Horizon Hospice of Chicago, 833 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60642 and/or Dominican University, 7900 W. Division, River Forest, IL 60305 appreciated. Visitation Tuesday October 26th, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Celebration of Life eulogies at 7 p.m. at PETERSON FUNERAL HOME/ GAMBONEY & SON DIRECTORS, 6938 W. North Ave., (three blocks east of Harlem), Chicago. Final Internment private. Info 708-848-6661. |
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GILSON - Mary Jane Johnson, 85, of Gilson, died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010) at home., Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Watson Funeral Home. Family graveside service will be Wednesday in Aledo City Cemetery, Aledo. Memorials may be made to Williamsfield Ambulance Service, OSF Hospice or to the family. |
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PLANO — Mary Jane Troyer, 74, of Plano, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 23 after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer. Mary Jane was born Oct. 7, 1936, in Ottawa, the daughter of Agner |
PANA - Mary L. Betterton, 92, Pana, died Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010). Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pana Christian Church. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Coffeen. Arrangements by: McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana. Send condolences: |
Mrs. Cornell was born Feb. 3, 1924, in Hope, Ark., to Robert Manton and Virginia Reed Wilson. Mary was married to Russell Bernard Cornell on Jan. 7, 1950, in Hope. He died Feb. 23, 2010., in Austin, Texas. Mrs. Cornell attended University of Arkansas for two years and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She worked in Washington D.C. during World War II then completed her education at University of Texas. Her husband, Russell B. Cornell, was a geophysicist with Mobil Oil Co. for 38 years. They lived in Midland, Texas, from 1950-1972, Houston, Texas, from 1972-1976, Dallas, Texas, from 1976-2003 and then moved to Hannibal., Mrs. Cornell was always an active member of the Presbyterian Church and sang in their choir for many years. She enjoyed her life as a homemaker, watercolor artist, needle pointer, and antique fan collector., Mrs. Cornell was the International President of FANA from 1994-1996. FANA is a U.S. and European Fan Collecting Assoc. She and her husband enjoyed their trips abroad to their meetings., Mrs. Cornell was also a member of the Dallas Watercolor Society, Southwest Watercolor Society, Richardson Civic Art Society, Chi Omega Alums, Mobil Spouses Club, James Campbell Chapter of NSDAR in Dallas, John Chew Chapter of Daughters of the American Confederacy, and Dallas Museum of Art. Mrs. Cornell spent many volunteer hours working as a docent for Old City Park in Dallas and enjoyed her duplicate bridge group and book club. After moving to Hannibal in 2003, she joined the First Presbyterian Church, G.F.W.C. Woman's Club of Hannibal, and Hannibal Heritage Chapter of NSDAR., She is survived by her daughter, Julia Cornell Behrens and her husband, James R. Behrens, of Hannibal; two grandchildren, James C. Behrens of Los Angeles, Calif., and Katherine E. Behrens of Dallas., The family would like to extend a special thanks to the employees of Bickford Cottage and her group of Hannibal sitters who have been so loyal and devoted to Mrs. Cornell., SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday in the Smith Funeral Home and Chapel, Hannibal, with the Rev. Steve Adkison conducting. Burial will be at a later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y. Honorary pallbearers will be James C. Behrens, James R. Behrens, Edward G. Behrens, Mitchell LaGrone and John W. Briscoe., VISITATION: 10 a.m. until time of services Monday in the funeral home., in care of Smith Funeral Home, 2619 St. Mary's Ave., Hannibal, MO 63401., ARRANGEMENTS: Smith Funeral Home and Chapel, Hannibal. |
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EFFINGHAM - Melba Berg, 66, Effingham, died Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010). Arrangements incomplete: Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont. |
He was born Nov. 5, 1919, in New Canton, Ill., to Giles E. and Gertrude Haskins Ward. He married Anne Marie Hessing on June 29, 1944, in St. Francis Chapel in Quincy., Melvin was a retired farmer and bulldozer operator in Pike County who raised Jersey cattle and Duroc hogs. He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren to fairs. He was proud of his family and enjoyed visits from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A favorite pastime was people-watching and conversing with friends, as well as with strangers. In retirement years, he and Anne spent their winters in Texas., Melvin's hobbies included reading and showing cattle and hogs. He was a former member of the Jersey Cattle Club and West Pike School Board. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Hull Methodist Church and Country Couples., He is survived by Anne, his wife of 66 years; eight children, Tamara (Larry) Fischer, of Quincy, Jill (Alan) Purvis, of Guttenberg, Iowa, Debbie Rueb, of Hull, Mel (Sue) Ward, of Kentland, Ind., Wendy Glasgow, of Hull, Kathy (Carl) Edwards, of Hannibal, Marty (Diane) Ward of Manchester, Iowa and Heidi Mark, of Hannibal; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eloise Bourque, of Manhattan, Kan., Bette (Les) Howick, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Awana Stauffer, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; plus numerous nieces and nephews., Melvin was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lynette Parks, of Manhattan, Kan., SERVICES: 2 p.m. Sunday in Hull Methodist Church, Hull, Ill. Burial will be in Akers Chapel Cemetery, Hull., VISITATION: 4-8 p.m. Saturday in the Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry, Ill., MEMORIALS: Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund or Hull Methodist Church., ARRANGEMENTS: Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry, Ill. |
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Mona Arbogast, 91, of Davenport, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. |
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Nancy Ramsey Pedersen, 59, of Bettendorf, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at University Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.A celebration of Nancy's life will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the Quad City Botanical Center, |
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DECATUR - Nellie C. Wendling, 84, Decatur, died Thursday (Oct. 21, 2010). Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Maroa Cemetery. Arrangements by: Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home North Chapel. Memorials:, or Salvation Army of Decatur. Send condolences: |
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Anne M. Palmquist, nee Dancer , age 97, of Arlington Heights, formerly of Chicago, passed away Oct. 23, 2010. Loving wife of the late ..... |
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Maria Petrenko, 87, of Island Lake, IL, October 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Victor (Alana), Paul (the late ..... |
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O'Connor, Patricia A. "Patty" (nee Raymond), age 59, at peace with our Lord on October 21, 2010. Beloved wife for 38 years to George O'Connor. Loving and proud mother of Aaron (Sherrill) O'Connor, Meaghan (Andrew) Gerhardstein and Bridget O'Connor. Cherished grandmother of Allison, Lauren, Grace, Lindsey and Patrick. Dear sister of Robert (Delores) Raymond, Jr. Marie (Sanford) Wagonblott and James (Christine) Raymond. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; and friend of many. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from the Brady-Gill Funeral Home 16600 S. Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park to St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2 to 9 p.m. 708-614-9900 or www.bradygill.com |
Patricia E. Link "PAT" Pat Link passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010 at her home. She was born in Oakland California the daughter of Irving J. and Eleanor V. (Ryan) Barber. She grew up in the Portland Oregon area. She graduated from Oregon State University, For the past 40 years she has resided in Elgin. For over twenty five years she had a distinguish career in Real estate. She was most notable associated with Hoover-Burnidge Realtors and Stark realtors. She was a member of AAUW. Pat is survived by her devoted son Donald Ryan Link of Elgin, twin daughters Karen (Joseph) Kelly of OR and Cathryn (David) Bergman of MI. Six grandchildren, including Benjamin and Caleigh Link of Elgin, two great-grandchildren, her daughter-in-law Donita Link and her brother Dr William (Carol) Barber of WA and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and her beloved son, Bruce Link in Nov 2001. Per her request there will be no memorial service, she wishes to be cremated. In lieu of flowers please make donation in her son Bruce's name to the Illinois Special Olympics POB 897 St. Charles 1160174-0897. Arrangements were made by the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. For Info: 847-741-8800 or |
Patrick E. Seaborn, 62, of Baylis, and formerly of Beardstown, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in his home., He was born Jan. 29, 1948, in Beardstown, the son of K.L. "Lefty" and Nina Bernice Orebaugh Seaborn. He married Lily Fearneyhough on July 5, 1985, in Bowling Green, Mo., Surviving is his wife, Lily Seaborn of Baylis; two brothers, Phillip (wife, Elaine) Seaborn and Butch (wife, Patty) Seaborn, both of Baylis; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Phyllis Logsdon., Pat graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1966 and then served in the, 1967-1971 serving on the USS Bon Homme Richard in Vietnam. He was a self-employed electrician. He owned and operated the Dirty Shame Saloon (1977-1986) and also owned and operated Seaborn Electric both in Beardstown. He was also employed with Logsdon River Construction in Beardstown from 1987 until 2005. He owned and assisted farming the 1830 Seaborn family farm in Pike County. Pat enjoyed being outdoors, boating, duck, quail and pheasant hunting, and fishing. He truly loved being at gatherings with his family and close friends., Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Baylis Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Condolences may be sent to the family at |
Fialkowski, Paul C. dearly beloved husband of the late Donna Fialkowski, devoted father of Debra (John) Fisher, Kimberly (Bob) Conners, Gerald (Stasia) Fialkowski, Richard, Paul Jr. (Nicole) Fialkowski, Dawn (Mark) Muaref, and Robert (Deanna) Fialkowski, and the late John (Sandy) Fialkowski, dear brother of Daniel (Charlene) Fialkowski and the late Richard Fialkowski, cherished son of the late Bruno and the late Elizabeth Fialkowski, loving grandfather and great-grandfather of many, fond uncle and great-uncle of many. Visitation Monday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at McKeon Funeral Home, 634 W. 37th St. at Lowe Ave. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Church. Interment private. For further information call 773-927-0925 |
NORRIS CITY -- Peggy Walden, 79, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at her residence., Peggy was born Dec. 3, 1930 in Norris City, the daughter of William Clyde and Mabel Eva (Henson) Edmonds. She married Carl William Walden Jr. on July 30, 1962 and he preceded her in death Nov. 2, 2002. Peggy had worked as a caretaker for the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service. She was a member of Norris City General Baptist Church., Peggy is survived by a daughter, Carla Joyce Hendrix of Modesto, Calif.; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Naomi Edmonds of Nashville; two grandson, Joey and John Hendrix; three nieces, Debbie Galles of Centraila, Lora Rombough and Jamie Edmonds, both of Nashville; a nephew, Chad Edmonds of Nashville; and a sister-in-law, Emma Edmonds of Nashville., She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Ronald Dale Walden; and a brother, Clyde Dean Edmonds., Funeral services for Peggy Walden will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, in Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Norris City. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home., For more information, visit |
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Samuel Arthur Rea died October 22, in his home in Lake Forest Place, Lake Forest, IL He was 92 years old. Samuel A. Rea ..... |
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Ronald L. Doris, 69, of Paris, passed away at 7:19 p.m. EDT Saturday, Oct. 23, in the emergency room at Sullivan County Hospital in Sullivan, Ind. |
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McHENRY – Raymond Paul Schiller, 89, of McHenry, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Lexington Health Care in Lake Zurich., He was born Oct. 18, 1921, in Marshfield, Wis., to Paul K. and Lillian (Stover) Schiller. On June 27, 1942, he married Doris Marie Hamil at St. Mary's Church in McHenry. They made their home in McHenry County and raised 10 children., He was a loving husband, father and brother. His discipline, labor, and perseverance provided a backbone of security for those who counted on him. He took great pride in his life from raising his family and managing a farm to operating a road grader. He had a great love of family gatherings and being a craftsman and an appreciation of the lessons in nature. He was a heavy equipment operator and a lifetime member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150., He is survived by his children, Donna (Jim) Hellenbrand of Marshall, Wis., Bonnie (Phil) Bjerning of Round Lake, Roger Schiller of Woodstock, Sherry (Jim) Bykowski of Woodstock, Russell (Diane) Schiller of Hoffman Estates, Roxane Schiller of Cambridge, Wis., Randal (Patricia) Schiller of Glen Ellyn, Mark (Sandy) Schiller of Hebron and Danielle (Michael) Schultz of Woodstock; his son-in-law, Carl Jackson of Woodstock; 25 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; his great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, Vern (Jean) Schiller of McHenry and Gerald "Shorty" (Lola) Schiller of McHenry; and two sisters, Mildred (the late Frank) Ule of Wisconsin and Lorraine (the late Tom) Sheridan of Rockford., He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, on July 24, 2009; his daughter, Ronda Ellen Jackson, on June 8, 2010; four grandchildren; his sister, Arlene Polnow; and five brothers, Cliff, Dale, Glen, Larry and Clayton Schiller., The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. The visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the funeral home until leaving in procession at 10 a.m. for the funeral Mass celebration at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 1401 N. Richmond Road, McHenry., Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, McHenry., For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, his family suggests memorials to American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60601., Online condolences may be sent to the family at, For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400. |
DECATUR - Richard Arlen Waller, 74, Decatur, Navy veteran and retired Tommy House tire salesman, died Friday (Oct. 22, 2010). Memorial services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of the Holy Spirit, Mount Zion. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, with military rites. Arrangements by: Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care. Send condolences: |
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KEOKUK, Iowa -- Rick W. Stepp, 53, of Keokuk, died Oct. 24, 2010, in Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Ill. The Vigen Memorial Home, Keokuk, is handling arrangements. |
Stegich, Rita age 84, longtime resident of Evanston. Beloved wife of the late Vasilio; Dear mother of Marco (Bonnie), Anna Muller, Tom (Cathy), Gina (Kenneth) Kotz and John (Denise); Adored nona of twelve; Loving bisnona of four; Fond sister of Battista (Maria), Filippo (Ana), the late Sante (the late Rosalia) and Franco (the late Giovanna) DeSantis. Visitation Tuesday, 3-9 pm at Haben Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Lying-in-state Wednesday, 10:30 am until time of Funeral Service, 11 am at Central United Methodist Church, 8237 Kenton Ave., Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the |
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Robert B. Dolan, 84, of New Windsor, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at Aledo Rehab and Healthcare Center.Arrangements are pending at Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home, Alpha. |
Robert F. DeForest Jr. Robert F. DeForest Jr., 86, of McLeansboro, IL, passed away Saturday, October 23. Survived by wife Kyveli and four children, Ron DeForest of Dahlgren, IL,Yvette (Larry) Sorensen of Manhattan, IL, Roberta (Andy) Jennings of Thornton, CO, and Rhonda (Danny) Wilson of New Lenox, IL. He was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one great, great-granddaughter. Preceded by his parents Mary and Robert Sr. and brothers Donald and Richard. Survived by one sister, Lois Rosen of Springfield, IL, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Robert served in the Pacific with the US Navy during, . He retired in 1985 as a chemical operator for AMOCO, Joliet, IL. In lieu of flowers please make any donations to St. James Episcopal Church, McLeansboro, IL 620859. Memorial service to held at St. James Episcopal Church, Wednesday, 11:00am. |
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Robert R. Warren Of Morris, formerly of Joliet, passed away at Morris Hospital, Saturday, October 23, 2010. Age 70. Survived by his wife of 46 years Andrea J. Warren (nee Carnegie) of Morris, three children Mimi (Mark) McNutt of Ottawa, Marla (Ken) Paolone of Joliet and Brad (Nicole) Warren of Channahon. Seven grandchildren Dayna, Bobby and Brent McNutt, Alex and Andrea Paolone, Maddy and Sam Warren. His sister Jacqueline (Ed) Sprietzer of Joliet. Two nieces Lauri (Dan) Cassidy and Amy (Todd) Phillips and two nephews Ken (Donna) Sprietzer and Keith (Pam) Sprietzer. Preceded in death by his parents Raphael and Dorothy Warren. Bob was born July 13, 1940 in Ottawa, IL. Graduate of Joliet Township High School Class of 1958 where he was a member of the JTHS Band and percussion section leader. Veteran of the, serving aboard the U.S.S. Galveston. Bob retired from Electro Motive in LaGrange as manager of the service warranty department after 30 years. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church. In 2005 Bob and Andrea moved into his dream home in Morris, IL. His favorite pastimes were golfing with his EMG buddies, playing euchre, collecting antique glass baskets and maintaining his home and lawn. Bob's family would like to thank the Morris Hospital ICU team for the excellent care and concern they provided. Lying in state at First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Tuesday, October 26 from 9:30 A.M. until services at 10:00 A.M. Rev. Dr. Craig M. Herr officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church or the Morris Hospital ICU will be appreciated. Visitation will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., MONDAY from 4:00 8:00 P.M. |
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BLOOMINGTON — Robert E. Wilson, 50, of Bloomington died at 3 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010) at his home. |
Rockwell H. Rydeberg Sr., 61 DAVIS JUNCTION - Rockwell H. Rydeberg Sr., 61, of Davis Junction died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born Dec. 9, 1948, in Rockford to Rockwell and Irene (Miller) Rydeberg. Married Linnea Stone on Aug. 20, 1971, in Roscoe. Rockwell was a proud veteran of the U.S., . He had a goofy sense of humor, loved the Chicago Bears and his dog, Ditka. He also enjoyed long drives in his beloved 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. Survivors include his wife, Linnea; son, Rockwell H. Rydeberg Jr.; daughters, Jennifer and Jessica Rydeberg; sisters, Connie (Don) Lowtharp and Mary (Denny) Taylor; and his beloved grandchildren, Tyler, Nicolas, Christopher, Scott, Alyssa and Morgan. Predeceased by his parents; sister, Delores; and nieces, Sherry and Debbie. The family would like to send a special thank-you to the nurses at the Heart Hospital at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, with visitation from 5 p.m. to service time. To send condolences, visit |
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Rogene M. 'Jean' Houston, 74 LOVES PARK - Rogene M. "Jean" Houston, 74, of Loves Park went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010. Born July 25, 1936, in Polo, the daughter of Kenneth D. and Dorothy M. (Hahn) Reed. Married Dudley F. Houston on Dec. 2, 1967, in Belvidere. Employed by the U.S. Postal Service and Woodward Governor. Member of Loves Park, Ladies Auxillary and American Legion Post 207. Avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. She enjoyed arts, crafts, reading and listening to country music. Survivors include her children, Randy Bowen of Rockford, Tim Houston of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Kim Houston of Stevens Point, Wis., Bob (Debra) Houston of Phoenix, Greg Houston of Pecatonica and Deb (Dave) Koepp of Winneconne, Wis.; 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph (Marge) Reed of Wisconsin Rapids; sister, Marlene (Jim) Crozier of Loves Park; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; husband; grandsons, Jeffery Bowen and Zachary Houston; brothers, Kenneth and Mike Reed. Service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, with visitation from 11 a.m. to time of service; Wendall Maynard will officiate. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. For more information, visit |
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Roger Kent Ellsworth, 63, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at the funeral home. Interment: Jefferson... |
SESSER -- Rosemary "Rose" Lunardon-Snedeker passed away at 5:58 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease., Rosemary was born April 17, 1933, in Sesser to Frank and Mattia (Pesavento) Lunardon. She was a second generation Italian-¬American and she was a cancer survivor., She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Ed Palmer of Sesser; her son, Russell Hill of Oregon; her granddaughter, Stephanie Byrns-Thompson of Tampa, Fla.; her grandson, Allen and Dana Byrns of Sesser; her grandson, Toby Byrns of Princeton, Ind.; her granddaughter, Tia Haught of Sesser; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Clara Waters of Portsmouth, Va.; her brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Patricia Lunardon of Dixon; and several nieces and nephews., She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald "Turtle" Snedeker; her sisters, Irma Lunardon and Irene Johnson of Sesser; and her brothers Donald Lunardon of Rochelle and Eugene Lunardon of Sesser., Rose traveled many years with Turtle around the country while he worked different mine construction jobs. She entertained and cooked many great meals in their little travel trailer for numerous friends and family members. She was famous (at least to us) for her delicious fried chicken and apple pie., Rosemary worked a variety of jobs. She was a underground coal miner when it was uncommon for women to be working in the mines. She was also a waitress and her last job as a cook was at Bruno's restaurant in Sesser., She was a generous, kind-hearted woman who enjoyed the company of family and friends. She was a friend to any stray cat or dog that happened her way., She will be greatly missed by her family and friends., Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, in Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, with Brother Brian Mixon officiating. Burial will be in Horse Prairie Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at the funeral home., After the funeral service, food will be provided from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Sesser, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, , Hospice of Southern Illinois or the Human Society and will be accepted at the funeral home. |
DECATUR - Rosemary Thomson, 67, of Decatur, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Rosemary's life will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2010 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services. The family requests casual attire. Interment with "Flight Home" Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the, . Online condolences and memories may be shared at www., . Rosemary was born October 20, 1943 in Decatur, the daughter of Roland E. and Dorothy N. (Blake) Coulter. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She married Francis Richard "Dick" Cummins. He preceded her in death in 1989. She then married Thomas Thomson. He preceded her in death in 2007. She leaves behind her son; Richard Doty and wife Kathie of Decatur, daughter; Paula Thomson and husband John of Decatur, six grandchildren, and close friend Shirley Knotts. She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, husbands, and sister; Linda Pierson. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at |
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Ruby Lorene Middleton, 87, died at 1:36 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born May 15, 1923, in Walshville, Ill., she was the daughter of Roy and Sarah (Compton) File. She was a former co-owner of Glenhaven Golf Tee in Godfrey... |
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Harriet Miriam Shapiro, age 92, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Weiss Hospital in Chicago. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 12 Noon at Sinai ..... |
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DECATUR — Joan Snead of Decatur, passed away at her home on Oct. 21. |
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Rita Stegich, age 84, longtime resident of Evanston, beloved wife of the late Vasilio; dear mother of Marco (Bonnie), Anna Muller, Tom (Cathy), Gina (Kenneth) ..... |
Sandra K. Cauko Age 66, of Joliet, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 23, 2010. Survived by her beloved husband, Ronald F. Cauko. A member of Joliet First Church of God. Services will be private. Arrangements by: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds. For information (815) 741-5500 |
ZEIGLER -- Steve "Pop" Gereci, 81, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, with his wife of 41 years, Betty, at his side., Steve was born July 5, 1929, in Zeigler, to Stanley and Mary Teresa (Rusic) Gereci., He married Betty Lou Stone on Sept. 22, 1969, in Zeigler. She survives in Zeigler., Other survivors include a stepson and daughter-in-law, Carl Richard "Dick" and Donna Puckett of Du Quoin; a granddaughter and her husband, Angela and Eddie Krelo of Elkville; two great-granddaughters, Alex and Olivia Krelo of Elkville; and a sister, Ann Williams of West Frankfort., His parents; two sisters, Kathryn Ruzic and Mary Sicich; and a brother, John, also preceded him in death., Mr. Gereci was an U.S., veteran of, and a member of the Zeigler American Legion, Patrick McClellan Post 177. He retired as a porcelain painter from Norge Industries in Herrin in July of 1991 and enjoyed camping, fishing and golfing., Funeral services for Mr. Gereci will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, in East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Energy, with Brother Denton Vaughn officiating and military grave side rites courtesy of Zeigler and Orient American legions, the West Frankfort, and a Marion National Guard flag detail. A visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Gereci are suggested to Southern Illinois Hospice Inc., 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959 or the ., Visit, for more information and to sign the online register book. |
JONESBORO -- Steve Mowery, 58, died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Union County Hospital in Anna., Arrangements are incomplete at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. |
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John A. Truchon, age 77, of Riverdale, IL passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. Beloved husband of Clara B. Truchon, nee Hankiewicz; devoted father ..... |
Thomas B. Lemons, 83, of rural Milton, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at his residence, following a long illness. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Milton Christian Church, with burial at Greenpond Cemetery near Pearl. The family will meet friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of arrangements. |
He was born on Sept. 2, 1927, in Chicago, a son of Thomas J. and Helen M. (Grizzle) McNeil. He married Mary Straub Feb. 3, 1951, in Bloomington. She survives., . He was an avid reader and lover of books., In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children, Mary Robinson and her husband, Tom, of Virginia Beach, Va., Thomas R. McNeil, Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Quincy, Michael McNeil and his wife, Wanda, of Hales Corners, Wis., James McNeil and his wife, Debbie, of Quincy, Erin Reece and her husband, Ryan, of Quincy and Nora Ross and her husband, Ken, of Mahwah, N.J.; six grandchildren, Reeder Robinson, Brian McNeil and his wife, Jill, Adam McNeil, Dan McNeil, Lauren Santora and her husband, Anthony, and Samantha Ross; one great grandchild, Maggie McNeil; a sister, Sheila McMichael and her husband, Charles. Nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive., Thomas was preceded in death by his parents., SERVICES: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in Church of St. Peter. Burial with military honors will be in St. Boniface Cemetery., VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with a parish prayer service at 6:30 p.m., MEMORIALS: Church of St. Peter or Quincy Public Library., ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. |
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MAPLETON - Marilyn J. (Kern) Watson, 60, of Lower Lake, Calif., and formerly of Mapleton, Ill., passed away at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 at Morton Villa in Morton, Ill.She was born on Oct. 3, 1950, in Peoria, Ill., to Jim and Barbara Jean Backes Kern Jr.Marilyn will be greatly missed by her family, including her son, Derek (Gail) Watson of Cedar City, Utah; her daughter, Heather Watson of Edmonton, Ky.; two sisters, Carolyn Austin of East Peoria, Ill., and Janet (Butch) Sheets of Mapleton, Ill., and two brothers, Greg (Vanessa) Kern and Rodney (Yvette) Kern, both of Mapleton, Ill.She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, of 35 years, along with her parents and a brother, Chip Kern.Marilyn worked as an office clerk at the Lake County Department of Social Services in Lake County, Calif. She was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 3, where she served as a union agency director. She also was a semi-pro frog jockey.She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Services for Marilyn will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kingston Mines Cemetery in Kingston Mines.Memorials may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.Marilyn's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may also be sent to her family. |
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LABELLE, Mo. -- Venus Fisher, 87, of Kansas City, formerly of LaBelle, died Oct. 24, 2010, in Kansas City. The Coder Funeral Chapel, LaBelle, is handling arrangements. |
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Patsy Webster, nee Liss , 75, of Streamwood, formerly of Schaumburg. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Webster; loving mother of Karen (Ken) Minarcik; loving ..... |
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Eleanor C. Wolak, nee Sherner, age 95, of Geneva formerly of Roselle, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Rodney (Mary Ann), Janice ..... |
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She was born June 4, 1932, in Quincy, the daughter of Leland and Leona Dowling Wiseman. On Nov. 11, 1950, she married Melvin E. Tappe in Quincy. He died on July 11, 1992., She was a 1949 graduate of Quincy High School and went on to attend Western Illinois University. She was a member of The Crossing Church. Wanda was involved in many things over the years. In addition to owning the Broadway Dress Shop, she was one of the founding members of WGCA Christian radio station and in 1987 she became the president of the station. In 2001 she won the Mrs. West Central All American Tristate Beauty contest. She mentored children at St. Dominic School for years. She was a past president for the Salvation Army Auxiliary. Being very involved at The Crossing Church, she hosted a hand-in-hand bereavement group for widows in her home. She also hosted reading prayer groups in her home for years. She always loved to go to sporting events with family. She was always willing to get involved, if it was going to help others., Survivors include a daughter, Terri Conner and her husband, Mark, of Austin, Texas; four sons, Ted Tappe and his wife, Raina, Tim Tappe and his wife, Diane, Tony Tappe and his wife, Kathy, and Marty Tappe, all of Quincy; 11 grandchildren, Mathew Steward of Austin, and Heather McSweeney of Mesa, Ariz., Nick Tappe, Luke Tappe, Alyson Tappe and Austin Tappe, all of Quincy, Andy Tappe of Chicago, Alex Tappe of Quincy, Taylor Tappe of Champaign, David Lemieux of Quincy and Savannah Smith of Quincy; five great-grandchildren, Darion Hammond, Jacob and Abigail McSweeney, Alexa Lake and Ayden Tappe; a sister, Sharon Schmelzle and her husband, Mel, of Greenwood, Ind.; and two sisters-in-law, Donna Tappe of Quincy and Winona Kistner of Charlotte, N.C., In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents., SERVICES: Were Oct. 22 at The Crossing, with the Rev. Jerry Harris and the Rev. Tom Waters officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery., MEMORIALS: WGCA, The Crossing or the Salvation Army Hometown Endowment, ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. |
HILLSBORO - Wanetta Marie Saathoff, 89, Hillsboro, died Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010). Services: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bass, Patton, Dean Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Sunnyside Cemetery, Sorento. Memorials: Taylor Springs Baptist Church. |
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Warren "Mike" D. Mitro, 82, Kewanee, died Oct. 22, 2010, at Royal Oaks, Kewanee.Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Rux, Kewanee. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial is at Evergreen Memory Gardens, rural Kewanee, with military rites.
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MATTOON - Wayne Bell, 76, Mattoon, retired truck driver, died Friday (Oct. 22, 2010). Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon. Memorials: . |
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Wayne W. Bruner, 74, of Aledo, formerly of Cordova, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at the Mercer County Nursing Home, Aledo.Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Gibson Funeral Home, Port Byron, with burial after
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AVA -- Wesley E. Newton, 91, died at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at home., Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Wilson's Funeral Home in Ava, with the Rev. Wilson McWherter officiating. Burial will be in Ava Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home., Memorials may be made to a love fund for Ellen. |
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Wilbur "Will" A. Miner, 77, passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.He will be lying in state at First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet, from 10:30 until services at 11 a.m. Thursday,
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Wilfred was born Sept. 15, 1927, near LaPrairie to the late John G. and Altje C. (Schuster) Ihnen. He married Elvarie Arena Post on Oct. 13, 1950, in Immanuel Lutheran Church of South Prairie. Elvarie died Jan. 27, 2002, Wilfred was baptized on Sept. 20, 1927, confirmed on March 29, 1942, in Trinity Lutheran Church and his confirmation verse was 2 Corinthians 5:15., He farmed in the Golden area and worked for Eicken Implement Company in Golden. Wilfred was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden, and loved woodworking and gardening., Surviving are two daughters, Loretta Heinecke and her husband, Robert, of LaPrairie and Beverly Dittmer and her husband, Dennis, of Liberty; five grandchildren, Carl Heinecke and his fiance, Julie Wietholder, of Golden, Sara Metzger and her husband, Brian, of Springfield, Luke Heinecke of LaPrairie, Melissa Dittmer of Mount Sterling and Jenna Dittmer of Liberty; and two sisters, Leona Heinecke of Golden and Esther Aden of Camp Point, He was preceded in death by one brother, Orville Ihnen, and one sister, Mary Ann Aden., SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Golden, with pastor Jim Trutwin conducting. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Golden., VISITATION: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the Hunter Funeral Home, Golden., MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers to Trinity Lutheran Church or Golden good Shepherd Home., ARRANGEMENTS: Hunter Funeral Home, Golden. |
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MINOOKA — William Alan "Bill" Berg, 79, of Minooka, died Sunday, Oct. 24, at his home.He was born Nov. 19, 1930, in Morris, to John and Ruth (Knutson) Berg. Bill lived and farmed in the Minooka area his |
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William Bunch, 44, of Long Grove, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. |
William I. Swartz, 85, of 504 Plaza Drive, Mendota, died Oct. 24, 2010, in his residence. |
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MENDOTA — William I. Swartz, 85, of 504 Plaza Drive, Mendota, died Sunday, Oct. 24, at 4:15 a.m. at his residence.Services and inurnment will be private at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Schwarz Funeral Home |
McDonald, William J. age 74. Frankfort resident, formerly of Crete and Chicago's South Shore area. Graduate Mt. Carmel H.S. Class of 1954. Retired Foreman for Acme Steel, Riverdale. Husband of Marcia Hoover nee Bryer. Father of Kathleen (John) Crenna, Terese "2-E" (late James) Call, and Christine Friend. Step father of Linda (Ron) Rekruciak and Lora Hansen. Grandfather of Kelly and Michael Crenna, William and Christopher Call, Jennifer Nixon, Sarah and Amanda Friend, Danielle Custardo, Stephanie Parise, Ryan Rekruciak, Whitney, Courtney and Lindsey Hansen. Great grandfather of Kadin, Brennan and Owen. Brother of the late Ann (late Martin) Hasting. Former husband of Marianne (nee Kleiman) McDonald. Loving uncle of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Wednesday October 27, from 3 to 9pm. Funeral services Thursday morning 9:15am to St. Liborius Church, 35th St and Halsted Blvd, Steger. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Steger. Memorials in Bill's name to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the McDonald Family. For further information please call 708-481-9230. |
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William L. Matthews, 80, passed away at 10:14 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born June 8, 1930, in Marble Hill, Mo., to Chester and Ethel Matthews. A carpenter, he worked for Christian Northeast Hospital for 12 years... |
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COLFAX — William Allen Stechman, 72, of Colfax died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, (Oct. 24, 2010) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Colfax, where he was a resident. |
William J. Woods, Sr. "Bill" Bill J. Woods, age 76, of Shorewood, passed away with his loving family by his side. Born in Kearny, New Jersey, he moved with his family to Shorewood in 1972. He was employed as a Plant Manager at Ceramic Powders Inc. of Joliet for 39 years until his retirement. He was a member of St. Jude Church in Joliet. Survived to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 54 years Dolores "Mickey" Loving Father of William Jr., Lori (Chris) Daugherty, Alyssa (Trey) Marlow; Dear Grandfather of Casey (Jamie), Brian, Samantha (Jesse), Justin, Jessica, Ryan, Morgan, Craig, Christopher, Jacob, and Sarah (Brian); Great-Grandchildren, Kyler, Lyla, Laila, Neveah, and Rachel. Also a special part of his family was Yvette and his dear brother, John Woods of New Port Richey, FL. Bill was a veteran of the, serving his country from 1951-1953 and was recalled in 1961-1969 during the Cubin Missile Crisis. He also devoted several years of Public Service to Shorewood serving on many different Village Board Committees and also as an elected Village Trustee. Bill enjoyed camping at Wilmington Recreation Club where he was also an Area Director. He will be deeply missed. The family would also like to say, "Thank you to the staff at the Joliet Area Community Hospice for the wonderful care Bill received." Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 2-7pm at the funeral home. Family will meet friends on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at St. Jude Church, 2212 McDonough St., Joliet for a 10am Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Joliet Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 would be appreciated. Online obituary at:, Woodlawn Funeral Home 3201 W. Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60431 815-725-0100 |
VANDALIA - Wilma G. Thompson, 99, Vandalia, homemaker, died Thursday (Oct. 21, 2010). Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Temple Baptist Church, Vandalia. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. until services in the church. Burial: Noffsinger Cemetery, Mulberry Grove. Arrangements by: Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia. Memorials: Temple Baptist Church or Fayette County Health Department Hospice, Vandalia. |
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