Chris L. Sparks, 61, of Gibson City, passed away at 1:27 a.m., Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his home.
His funeral will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday December 15, 2018 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington with Rev. Randy Reese officiating. Burial will be in Hudson Township Cemetery, Hudson. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2018 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the family to be donated to the “Breakfast Club” in Gibson City.
Chris was born May 23, 1957, the son of Doris May Sparks and Willis Slaughter, Sr. He married Linda L. Needy on June 27, 1985 in Bloomington.
Survivors include his wife, Linda of Gibson City; a son, Jim (Joyce) Dodson of Rantoul, a daughter, Pleshette Dodson of Gibson City; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Sue (Brian Conklin) Slaughter of Paxton; three brothers, Will Slaughter of Bloomington, Terry Slaughter of Danvers and Bill (Mary) Slaughter of El Paso.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents and a daughter, Angel.
Chris worked in manufacturing throughout his life and had worked for Eureka Company in Bloomington, White Cap Inc. in Champaign and Alamo in Gibson City.
Robert “Huey” Landry, 72, of Bloomington, passed away at 10:12 a.m., Monday, December 17, 2018 at his home.
The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m., ending with military rites by the Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home. A private family burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bloomington.
Memorials may be directed to Central Catholic High School, Bloomington.
Bob was born March 7, 1946 in Bloomington, the son of Edward N. and Louise L. Frawley Landry.
Survived by cousins: Mike Frawley, Patricia (David) Ochs, Jim (Bonnie) Frawley, Nancy (Jim) Pate, several cousins and many life long friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bob graduated from Trinity High School and attended the College of Santa Fe. He was a chef at Central Station for several years.
Bob was a talented musician and a member of the Shattertones. He served in the US Army and was a member of American Legion Post 635, Normal.
Bob was an avid Cub & Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed playing golf.
Wallace Dean McMurray, 90 of Bloomington, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.
Dean’s service will be held on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington with Rev. Danny McCubbins officiating. Following the service burial will be held at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and also on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Faith In Action, 600 E. Willow Street, Normal, Illinois 61761 or to the American Heart Association.
Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dean was born on November 13, 1928 in Bloomington. He is the son of Solomon Calven and Edith Louise Witt McMurray. He married Dortha R. Ruggles on January 1, 1950 in Normal. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2015.
Dean is survived by his children; Beckie Dickson, El Paso, IL; Tom (Raquel) McMurray, Spring, Texas; Dan McMurray, Bloomington; Connie (Howard) Wright, Hudson; Ron (Shirley) McMurray, Bloomington and Robin (Jim) Fewell, Minonk. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Shannon (Sheila) Kreitzer, Jesse (Jessica) Kreitzer, Cody Dickson, Brentt (Lisa) McMurray, Monette Potra, Tyler (Cassandra) McMurray, Kelly McMurray, Tracey McMurray, Krystal (Larry) Martin, Travis Wright, Andy McMurray, Scott and David McMurray, Brian (Erin) McMurray and Ashley Fewell, great grandchildren; Lilly and Jackson Kreitzer, Isabel, Hannah and Abigail McMurray, Amberyll, Lillian, Alexander and Aidan Potra, Cristian and Hailey Martinez, Bentley Martin, James, Payton and Skylar McMurray, Dominick Danbury, Wesley and Maci Prewitt; sisters and brother; Ella Frank, Bloomington; Edith Sparrow, El Paso, Illinois; Lois Ann Hall, Maustin, Wisconsin and Lee (Rosa) McMurray, Lexington, Illinois.
Dean is preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter; Danette McMurray, great grandson; Giovanni Martinez, brothers; Archie and Charles McMurray and sisters; Elizabeth Tobin and Norma Jean Thoennes.
Dean worked as head custodian for several elementary schools in district 87 for 35 years retiring in 1988. He loved doing yard work and various projects around his house. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com.
Jannett Blundy
Jannett Elizabeth Blundy, 88, Forrest, died at 3:37 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2018 at her residence, Forrest.
Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Deb Honegger officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Emington. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday also at the memorial home. The family suggests memorials be directed to help support her daughter, Colleen or to the Forrest United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Blundy was born April 26, 1930 in Emington, IL the daughter of John V. and Kristina Pearson Johnson. She married Cecil Blundy on September 12, 1948 in Emington. He preceded her in death on May 30, 1995.
Survivors include a son, Randall Blundy, Wilton, IA, a daughter, Colleen Blundy, Forrest, a son-in-law, Mike Frame, 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by 2 daughters, Patsy Frame and Annette Blundy, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Mrs. Blundy was a graduate of Dwight High School. She formerly owned and operated the Dew Drop Inn restaurant, Emington. She worked as a Livingston County Deputy Sheriff (1972-1978) and was employed with Forrest Plumbing and Heating for 21 years.
She was a member of the Forrest United Methodist Church, the Women of the Moose and the American Legion Auxiliary J.A. Folwell post unit 174. Mrs. Blundy enjoyed helping others and was devoted to her family, friends and neighbors. She loved making homemade pies always providing enough food to feed a small army. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
James Edward Boehle, 85, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Normal.
Jim was born on August 7, 1933 in Patterson Township, IL, the son of the late Norbert and Antoinette (Hessling) Boehle. He graduated from Sparland & Henry High School in Henry, IL in 1950. Jim enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served as an aircraft mechanic in Korea. Following his military service, he attended Bradley University in Peoria, IL. He earned his private pilot’s license in 1959 and enjoyed years of adventures in the sky.
James answered a call to serve in the Papal Missions in Latin America, serving in Columbia and Guatemala managing farms and building roads. Jim met Carole Brisse in his work there. Jim and Carole were married in New Hampshire in 1965 and returned to Latin America for additional mission service. They settled in NH in 1966 where Jim was a foreman at the Laconia Malleable Iron Foundry and the NH Ball Bearing Company for 10 years. Following this, Jim started his own landscaping and home repair business retiring in 1995.
Jim and Carole settled in IL in 2004. He used his passion for gardening to start a community garden for the Holy Trinity food bank in Bloomington. Jim also enjoyed wine making and loved sharing the fruits of his labor with friends, family, neighbors, doctors and pastors.
Jim is survived by three children; Peter (Kathy) Boehle of Lexington, IL, Katherine (Paul) Bihn of Normal, IL and Karl (Amy) Boehle of Parker, CO; three brothers Gene (Doris) Boehle of Galva, IL, Paul Boehle of Colona IL, and Larry (Carolyn) Boehle of Anchorage, AK and one sister Marie (Greg) Seppelt Peoria, IL, and six grandchildren: John Boehle, Jacob Boehle, Ethan Boehle, Mallory Boehle, Makayla Bihn and Teresa Bihn. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Carole Brisse Boehle.
If you wish to make a financial gift in Jim’s name, a contribution can be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 225 W. Owsley St, Chenoa, IL.
Calling hours will be held from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Beck Memorial Home, 209 East Grove Street, Bloomington, IL.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Church, 225 W Owsley Street, Chenoa, IL. Reception following at the parish hall.
Burial will be following at the family lot at Chillicothe City Cemetery, Chillicothe IL.
A memorial Mass for James “Jim” Boehle will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 @ 10AM at St Joseph’s Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, NH. A reception will follow at Hector’s Restaurant.
Beck Memorial Home, 209 East Grove Street, Bloomington, Illinois is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to http://www.beckmemorial.com/obituaries/obituary-listings.
BLOOMINGTON – Walter P. Buckley, 94, of Eureka and Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Luther Oaks in Bloomington.
His funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2018, at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal, with Rev. Joseph Baker officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal. Visitation will be from 10:00–11:00 a.m., Monday at the church.
Walt was born December 25, 1924, in Kewanee, the son of Leo and Veronica Matheis Buckley. He married Mary Brandt on April 26, 1952 in Fort Madison, IA. She survives.
He is also survived by four children, Richard (Cathy) Buckley of St. Louis, MO, Sharon (Jake Maring) Buckley of Algoma, WI, Linda Buckley of Chicago and Allan (Laura) Buckley of Normal; three grandchildren, Dan Buckley (Ashley Atchison), Lisa (John) Marty and Ben Buckley; two great-grandchildren, Evan and Jake; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
Walter was a child of the Depression, walking to his one room school in Sheffield six miles in the snow uphill both ways. He graduated from Sheffield High School.
A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Walt served in WWII in the Pacific aboard LST 923. He tells of his service in the award-winning documentary, “A Sailor’s Story.” https://bit.ly/2ENQL22
Walt retired from Caterpillar in 1982 after nearly 30 years. In retirement, he and Mary enjoyed many years of RV travel throughout the United States. He also was a longtime volunteer at OSF St. Joseph Hospital. A lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, he was thrilled by their 2016 World Series Championship. He could fix anything, and did.
Memorials may be directed to Epiphany Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com
COLFAX – Norma Maxine Siebring, 85, of Leroy, passed away at 6:05 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the LeRoy Manor.
Her memorial service will be at 11:00 am Monday, January 7, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Norma was born on October 8, 1933 near Anchor, the daughter of Elza and Ethel (Baird) Powell. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sharon. She is survived by a son, Brent (Christine) Siebring, of Bloomington and a grandson, Derek Siebring.
We thank the staff of LeRoy Manor for taking such good care of her in her final years.
Many remember Norma as their favorite waitress at the 76 Truck Stop in Bloomington. In her retirement, she was an active resident of Wood Hill Towers who could often be found working on the grounds. She was a sweet and loving person who will be missed here but she has gone to a far better place to be with her Father in Heaven.
FAIRBURY – Gerald F. Johnson, 80 of Fairbury, passed away peacefully at 12:33 p.m., Monday, January 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Fairbury Fire Dept., St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Dana Fire Dept.
Gerald was born April 1, 1938 in Blackstone, a son of Jay and Leona (Hansen) Johnson. He married Mary Jamison on April 4, 1958 in Woodbine, GA. In April 2018, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. She survives in Fairbury.
Other survivors include his two daughters, Diana (Rick) Hakes of Minonk and Sandra (Bradley) Crane of Forrest; five grandchildren, Megan (Brian) Tremel, Brett (Allie) Crane, Taylor (Cody Vos) Crane, Jenna (Jay) Simmons, Lesley Hakes; four great-grandchildren; three sisters; Irene (Robert ) Burris of Roanoke, Marsha (James) Lowery of Wentzville, MO, Karen (Brad) Hall of Chenoa; one brother, Ronald (Jean) Johnson of Dana; and a sister-in-law, Sharon Johnson of Dana.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Dorothy and three brothers, Wayne, Ralph and Kenneth.
Mr. Johnson attended Sunbury Grade School and Dwight High School. He managed Blackstone Grain Co. from 1965-1971, then co-owned and managed Dana Grain Co. for 28 years until his retirement in 1999. During his time working, he was a member of the Illinois Grain Dealers. He moved to Fairbury following his retirement in 2000 and enjoyed helping farm on Crane Farms.
He was a volunteer firefighter with the Dana Fire Dept. and served as trustee for over 25 years with the department. He served on the Board at Tall Oaks Country Club, Toluca and was a member of the Indian Creek Golf and Country Club, Fairbury.
CHATSWORTH – Susan Grace Fox, 72 of Chatsworth, died at 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at OSF St. James, John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Chatsworth with Fr. David Sabel officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with a rosary at 3:30 p.m.. A second visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the church on Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to Chatsworth Public Library, Livingston County Humane Society, or the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Pontiac.
Susan was born December 15, 1946 in Evanston, IL, a daughter of John Winthrop and Joyce Olive Conrad Howell. Her dad preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Michelle Brand of Fairbury; her mother, Joyce Lindelof of Saybrook; three grandchildren, Michael (Nelly) Brand of Fairbury, Dustin (Nicole) Brand of Fairbury, and Nicholas (Cassie) Salinas of Chatsworth; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Steve (Linda) Howell of Bartlett; three sisters, Virginia Howell Sharp of Aurora, June (Glen) Wilharm of Whitewater, WI, and Mary Betz of Palatine.
She was also preceded in death by her dear grandmother, Grace Howell; two sisters, Judith Lazar and Debbie Patton; Michelle’s father, Michael L. Fox; and her beloved horse, Tico Tornado.
Susan worked as an Executive Legal Secretary in Chicago in the Economics Division of the First National Bank of Chicago.
She was a deeply devoted Catholic. She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis later on in life and devoted the rest of her life to the Church. Susan also was a member of the Legion of Mary at St. Mary’s Church in Pontiac.
She will be deeply missed by her family and dear friends.
Delmar Ray Hunter, 86 of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Heritage Manor, Bloomington.
Delmar’s service will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 10am at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington with Pastor Robert Phillips officiating.
Military Honors will be conducted at the funeral home by the Bloomington/Normal American Legion. Following the service burial will be held at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019 from 2-5pm at the funeral home and also an hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to the Christian Village Good Samaritan Club 1507 7th Street, Lincoln, IL 61656 or Little Galilee Christian Camp 7539 Little Galilee Road, Clinton, Illinois 61727 Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
Delmar was born on June 14, 1932 in Bloomington. He is the son of Harry William and Gladys Reeves Hunter. He is survived by his sister; Ruth Hunter, Bloomington; nephew; Jesse (Arlene) Hunter, Guthrie, OK, great nephew; Timothy (Jennifer) Hunter, Edmond, OK; great niece; Amy (Gregory) Darling, Pekin, IL; 2 great-great nephews and 2 great-great nieces. He is also survived by 3 cousins; Barbara Black, Solon, OH; Norma Mitchell, Bloomington, IN and Larry (Helen) Osborne, Chicago, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Lyle Hunter; sister-in-law, Betty Hunter; a niece, Julie Ann Hunter and 2 cousins; Carl Black and William Mitchell Delmar graduated from Normal Community High School in 1950, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce and Social Studies from LaSalle Extension University in 1979. He attended Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University. He worked at State Farm Insurance Company for over 40 years, retiring in 1994 as an underwriter specialist in the State Fire and Casualty Co. He was a charter member of Eastview Christian Church, Normal and the New Horizon Christian Church, Heyworth, IL where he served as an elder and finance and building chairman and was a member of the LeRoy Country Club and Area Men’s Christian Fellowship. He enjoyed playing golf, gardening, traveling, sightseeing and spending winters in Florida with his sister Ruth.
W. Warren Frederick, 88, Bloomington and formerly of Fairbury, died at 2:40 pm Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Heritage Health, Bloomington.
Warren’s graveside service will be at 11:00 am Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa with Fr. Carl LoPresti officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be given to the charity of their choice.
Warren was born January 23, 1930 in Chenoa, IL the son of William Ray and Bernadine Ruth Phillips Frederick. He married JoAnn Nancy Page on February 10, 1951 in Morris, IL. She preceded him in death on July 20, 1994.
Survivors include three daughters, Pam (Randy) Raper, Joan McDonald, both of Bloomington, Susan (Roderick) Koehler, Marshfield, WI, five grandchildren, Alannah Koehler, Aislinn (Austin Held) Koehler, Scott (Traci) Raper, Christie (Tim) Trunnell, and Alexander (Melissa) Raper, four great grandchildren, Lexy Roberts, Natalie Raper, Dax Raper and Kylie Trunnell, and one sister, Bernita Hannie, Hoopston, IL.
He is preceded in death by one daughter, Victoria Frederick.
Warren was a graduate of Chenoa High School and attended Illinois Wesleyan University. He served in the United States Army obtaining the rank of sergeant. After the service he farmed in the Fairbury and Chenoa area.
Warren’s hobbies included flying his Cessna Skyhawk, snow skiing, hunting and fishing.
CHENOA – Patrick R. Boles, 58, Chenoa, died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.
His memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chenoa with Fr. Bill Keebler officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Chenoa. Memorials may be given to the family to offset funeral expenses.
Patrick was born April 6, 1960 in Fairbury, the son of Gerald W. and Margaret Bernice Schopp Boles.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Ariess VanFleet, Chenoa, a great granddaughter, Amenia Blair, three brothers, Thomas (Genevieve) Boles, Daytona, Fla., Steven Boles and John D. Boles, both of Chenoa.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Timothy Boles and a sister, Mary Alice Boles.
Patrick was a graduate of Chenoa High School. He was employed at Boles Dri Gas, Chenoa and later at PTC Alliance, Fairbury for 26 years and was a member of the Long Slough Hunt Club, Pike County, Ill.
CHENOA – Ronald D. Erdman, 88, Chenoa, died at 2:38 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital, Kankakee.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Chenoa with Pastor Jeremy Latzke officiating. Burial will be in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery with full military rites accorded by the Chenoa VFW. Visitation will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday also at the church. The family suggests memorials be given to the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Chenoa. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Erdman was born November 1, 1930 in Chenoa the son of William C. and Etta Louise Schwager Erdman. They precede him in death. He married Dorothy Buckler on November 4, 1956 in Cullom. She survives in Pontiac.
Other survivors include their children, Michael Erdman, Colfax, Daniel Erdman, Springfield, Debbie (Allen) Thomason, Evanston, WY, and Thomas (Kim) Erdman, Lovington, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
His is preceded in death by three brothers, Verne, Myron and Dale Erdman and an infant sister, Louise Erdman.
Mr. Erdman was a 1947 graduate of Chenoa High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War obtaining the rank of Corporal. After the service he continued to serve in the Army reserves until 1962. He loved the cattle industry and was a lifelong livestock farmer whose life’s dream to be a cattleman was fulfilled. He was involved in the McLean County cattle feeder’s association and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Chenoa.
Marian Jane Norwood, 87, of Normal, died at 2:03 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her home.
Her funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 25, 2019 at St. Patrick Church of Merna, Bloomington with Rev. Michael Pica officiating. There will be a family prayer at 2:30 p.m., Friday at the Riley Catholic Cemetery in Rutland, IL. There will be no visitation. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home,Bloomington is assisting the family.
Memorials may be directed to OSF Hospice or St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Marian was born December 24, 1931 in Rutland, Illinois, the daughter of Henry Joseph and Kathryn Alicia Patten Schmillen. She married William E. Norwood on September 26, 1953 in Rutland. He died on June 8, 2011.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathryn (Michael) Hartzler of Bloomington and Debra (Scott) Rolfs of Bloomington; two sons, Robert E. (Patrick) Norwood of Normal and James (Ann) Norwood of Clayton, CA; seven grandchildren, Christopher (Julie) Hartzler, Brianna Evans, Joshua (Ashley) Rolfs, Katie (Jason) Boyer, Brigid Shanley, Declan Shanley and Alexander Norwood; nine great-grandchildren, Ashley, Tiffany, Abigail, Dominic, Jade, Samuel, Kali, Nathan, Jordyn and Ethan; one great-great grandchild, Norman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Ed, Bob, Jim and Thomas Schmillen and five sisters, Grace Bogdonovich, Mary Agnes Kelm, Alice Marks, Mildred Orth and Ruth Lauf.
Marian was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society in Rutland as well as the Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed her bowling league. She had a love of music and was always listening to a variety of musical artists. Two of her favorites were Engelbert Humperdinck and Patsy Cline.
To Marian her family always came first. Her children considered her the perfect mother. She was known for her baking skills, especially her homemade cookies and pies. She loved to dance, playing bingo and collecting bells and coins. She also loved Jeopardy and lotto scratch off tickets.
FAIRBURY – Donna Lou Leman, 85, Fairbury and formerly of Forrest died at 11:50 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2019 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Forrest with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in the South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, rural Fairbury.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Apostolic Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 21225 East 670 North Road, Fairbury and 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is assisting with arrangements.
Mrs. Leman was born July 14, 1933 in Forrest the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Moser Honegger. She married Robert Leman on March 7, 1954 in Forrest. He preceded her in death on July 23, 1999.
Survivors include her children, Charles (DiAnn) Leman, Niota, TN, Elaine (Dale) Dotterer, Fairbury, Beth (Charles) Mogler, West Bend, IA, Ernie (Carol) Leman, Philip (Charlotte) Leman, Earl (Krista) Leman, Ben (Lori) Leman, all of Forrest; 29 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, daughter-in-law, Brenda (Jay) Hartman, Congerville, brother-in-law, Wilbur Schneider, Rittman, OH, sister-in-law, Lorraine Honegger, Fairbury.
She is preceded in death by a son, Frederick Leman and two grandchildren, Gabriel Leman and Christopher Leman.
Mrs. Leman was a member of the Forrest Apostolic Christian Church and was the last living child of the Walter and Lizzie Honegger family.
Harold L. Hoeferle, 81, of Normal, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on February 2, 2019.
His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal with Monsignor Eric Powell officiating. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, February 8 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
Memorials can be made to Epiphany Catholic Church, 1000 E. College Avenue, Normal, Illinois 61761, the Bloomington YMCA, 602 S. Main St., Bloomington, Illinois 61701, or Milestones Early Learning Center (formerly Daycare Center of McLean County), 1207 Six Points Road, Bloomington, Illinois 61701.
Harold was born September 6, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to Paul R. Hoeferle and Lydia E Anderson Hoeferle. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul L., Crawfordsville, Indiana and Gerald L, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and two brothers-in-law, Larry Horner, Keokuk, and Dan Pope, White Cloud, Michigan. His early family life was spent in Keokuk, Iowa where he attended Iowa schools. He was a graduate of Southeastern Iowa Community College and later the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard.
He married Nancy Horner Hoeferle September 24, 1960 in Keokuk. He pursued a career in computers at Shellor-Globe, Keokuk, Keystone Key and Wire, Bartonville, Illinois, and Arnold Engineering, Marengo, Illinois. In 1967, they moved to Bloomington, Illinois to establish a computer system for the then People’s Bank of Bloomington, now Commerce Bank. People’s was the first financial institution in town to have a computer. After successfully starting the data processing center in the bank, he assumed several positions in the bank including president. In 1980, Harold purchased Weaver & Associates Property Management, and in 1985 changed the name to Apartment Mart with a move to 912 N. Linden in Bloomington. He continued his interest in banking serving on several bank boards through the years. He was a charter member of Epiphany Catholic Church and a Eucharistic minister for many years. He was an active member of the community serving on several boards.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, a daughter, Kristi L. (Jeff) Hunt and a son, Kurt L. (Ronda) Hoeferle; five grandchildren including Lauren and Brian Hunt, and Brooke, Natalie, and Ryan Hoeferle , all of Bloomington; sisters-in-law Phyllis (Jerry Dulski) Hoeferle Dulski, Antioch, Illinois, Charlene Hoeferle, Crawfordsville, Indiana, Suann (Wendell) Guthart, Davenport, Iowa, Sandra Pope, Holly, Michigan, Bonnie Horner, Keokuk, Iowa, and brother-in-law Kenneth (Pam) Horner Jr., Keokuk, Iowa; plus several nieces and nephews. He felt family being close was a tremendous blessing, and they were an endless support in later years to him.
Harold had a strong passion for golf and enjoyed it for many years at Lakeside and Bloomington Country Club with his competitive nature. He established the grandparent –grandchild for both sexes in city tournament play. He had a part in establishing the Links of Ireland Grove golf course which allowed him to enjoy another interest he had in trees. He chose the trees for the course and loved watching them grow. He also enjoyed gardening, planting, and a manicured lawn. He enjoyed sports, especially following Kurt’s choices in high school. He shared Kristi’s love of horses from a distance and encouraged her passion. He did stained glass in his spare time. He and Nancy loved to travel with friends and cherished these memories. He loved the ocean and for many years the whole family traveled to Mexico and the Caribbean to enjoy snorkeling and the beach. These trips were a huge highlight in his life as he saw each grandchild grow to share his love of the ocean. Family meant everything to him and he treasured his long marriage. He welcomed the addition of Ronda and Jeff to the family with the marriages and appreciated greatly the constant support, fun, and blessings they added. He was affectionately called Papa and loved every minute of a family gathering. His grandchildren were truly a bright spot in his life and he delighted in following their activities. They all knew his religious side and teasing ornery moments. Harold was a man of strong faith and he loved to share it. He appreciated honesty, loyalty, his long friendships, and the camaraderie it brought to his life. He enjoyed being generous to others. His strong will, strong handshake, contagious smile, and never doubting God’s will mixed with a tremendous sense of humor served him well to the very end.
The family would like to thank everyone for their long dedication to caring for Harold especially Dr. Pilcher, Dr. Leak, Dr. P. Naour, Poonam McAllister, Hawkins Williams, Brandon Miller, Karen Gustafson, and Advocate Hospice. Thanks to his loyal business partners Don Franke, Darren Rogers, and Chris Holloway. A special thanks to the guys at the monthly golf meeting at our house and for being such loyal friends as you relived his golf days and stories for years. And we offer sincere gratitude to all our dear friends and neighbors for their continuous love and support for so many years and all the awesome people who brought food in so generously and faithfully for so long.
Harold’s favorite quote from his high school wall was “When that Great Scorer comes to write against your name, He writes not if you won or loss, but how you played the game.”
NORMAL – James A. Cochran, 79, of Normal, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home.
His service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington with Rev. Kathy King-Nobles officiating. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, February 11 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Gift of Hope.
Jim was born August 18, 1939 in Bloomington, the son of Roy D. and Irene Herrin Cochran. He married Nancy Wills on January 26, 1958 at First United Methodist Church in Normal. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Kelly (Steve Leason) Cochran and Kristi (David) Locke, both of Normal and Kimberly (Cindy Denby) Cochran of Springfield; two grandchildren, Makenzie (Tyler) Perkins and Maggie (Eric) Seim; two great grandchildren, Tinley and Madison Seim; a brother, Tom (Karen) Cochran of Basking Ridge, NJ; two nieces, Cindy Crimmins and Laura Murray and a nephew Brad Cochran.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Murphy Martin and an infant brother, David Cochran.
Jim graduated from Bloomington High School, lettering in football, basketball and baseball and went to Western Illinois University on a baseball scholarship. He retired in 1993 from General Telephone Co. and from Sullivan Electric in 2001.
The family would like to thank Advocate Hospice for all their care and support.
Bobo, as he was affectionately known, was a loyal, hardworking man who loved his family and his loyal companion and best friend Baxter. He never met a stranger and will be dearly missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him.
Michael Robert Regenold (PHOTO: Duffy Pils Memorial Home)
Chenoa – Michael Robert Regenold, 61 of Chenoa passed away at 6:20 pm Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence in rural Chenoa.
Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Chenoa Baptist Church, Chenoa with Pastor Jeff Williams officiating. Burial will take place in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery, Chenoa.
Visitation will be one hour prior to his funeral on Tuesday also at the Church in Chenoa. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Chenoa Baptist Church or the charity of donor’s choice.
Michael was born March 28, 1957 in Pontiac; the son of Charles “Bob” and Ethel (Henline) Regenold. His mother, Ethel Regenold survives in Chenoa. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles “Bob” Regenold, one brother Joseph Regenold and one daughter, Holly Regenold in 2004.
Also surviving are one son, Nathan Regenold of Tallahassee, FL; two grandsons, Devon & Xander, five sisters, Deborah Kiblinger of Goodfield; Rebecca (Mitchell) Griffin of Lake Oswego, OR; Sandra (Louis) Burger of Chenoa; Robin (Frank) Cipolletti of Gurnee; Jennifer (Chris) Sims of Noblesville, IN; two brothers, John (Anita) Regenold of Pontiac; Richard (Teresa) Regenold of Jackson, MI.
Mike was a 1975 graduate of Chenoa High School and served our country in the US Navy from 1975 to 1977. He was an over the road truck driver for Williams National Lease of Normal for many years. Mike was a gifted and talented artist in many different ways, from basic sketching and painting to sculptures of stone, metal and wood. His creative, loving spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
BLOOMINGTON – Patricia Louise Chapman, 84, of Bloomington, formerly of Chenoa, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the Fox Creek Villas of Holly Brook, Bloomington.
A private family mass will be held.
Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, 302 Lincoln St., Chenoa, IL 61726, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chenoa, or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Pat was born May 17, 1934 in Padua, Ill., the daughter of F. Gerald and Dorothy (Meyer) Whalen. She married Charles Dale Chapman in September of 1956 in Chenoa. He died November 19, 2015.
Survivors include three sisters, Norma Gremer, Urbana; Betty (Dale) Oltman and Marilyn (Gordon) Whitmar , all of Chenoa, and three brothers, Gerald (Sandy) Whalen, Lexington; David (Lynda) Whalen, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; and James Whalen, Mahomet.
Other survivors include one son, Steven (Debra) Chapman of Chenoa; one daughter, Susan (David) Robb of Bloomington; one grandson, Rick (Cayce) Chapman of St. Charles, MO; grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents. She started her career at Biasi’s Drug Store, sold Avon and real estate for many years, and retired from the Bank of Chenoa where she was an officer. Pat will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Pat’s children would like to thank Reflection’s Memory Care at Holly Brook staff for providing Pat a safe and loving environment for the past year.
Online condolences may be made to www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
Mary Todd of Chenoa (PHOTO:Duffy Pils Memorial Home)
Chenoa – Mary Catherine Todd, 88, of Chenoa, passed away at 10:53pm, February 8, 2019, at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac.
Cremation has been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, February 22, 2019, at Chenoa United Methodist Church, with Pastor Debbie Honegger officiating. Inurnment will follow in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa
Friends may greet the family from 4-7:00pm, Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa; and one hour prior to her funeral on Friday at the church in Chenoa
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Chenoa United Methodist Church, Chenoa Fire Dept. or American Cancer Society.
Mary was born June 3, 1930, in Chenoa, the daughter of Robert and F. Marie Meir Patterson. Mary was also raised by her step-father, Charles Stephens. She married Richard Todd on August 15, 1948, in Chenoa. He survives in Pontiac.
Also surviving are her son, James (Marge) Todd of Chenoa; daughter, Debra Ludolph of Pontiac; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Paul Milner, one brother, Robert Patterson and one sister, Helen Beckman.
Mary was a member of Chenoa United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary, Chenoa.
Mary L. Kelly, “Aunt Mary”, 84, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her loving family and her many treasures.
Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bloomington, with Rev. Michael Schaab officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Friday, February 22, at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry.
Mary was born September 26, 1934 in Bloomington to Eugene F. and Loretta Elizabeth Hundman Kelly.
She is survived by two sisters, Patricia (special brother-in-law, Bill) Pence and Nancy Brady; seven nieces and nephews, Bill (Nancy), Ed (Michele) and Bob (Lynda) Brady, Vince Moore, Stephen (Virginia) Moore, David (Andrea) Moore and Julie (Marcos) Mendez; 19 great nieces and nephews, Katie (Matt) Falkner, William (Jessie) and Duncan Brady, Brittany (Jeffrey) Parrillo, Cassidy, Erin Kate and Jack Brady, Anne, Marion, Katherine, Bobby, Sarah and Liam Brady, Ryan and Emily Moore, Sam Suite, and Adrian, Zeke and Ezra Mendez; and three great-great nieces and nephews, Charlotte and Brady Falkner, and Liam Brady.
She was preceded in death by her beloved Mother and Daddy, niece Mary Kathleen and a special brother-in-law, Bill Brady.
Mary attended St. Mary’s Grade School, was a 1952 graduate of Trinity High School and a 1955 graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing. She was a nurse for Dr. Paul Theobald for fourteen years. She also worked for the Brady family.
Mary was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the American Business Woman’s Association and was past president of OSF St. Joseph Auxiliary. She enjoyed antiquing and was a member of the Antique Study Club. She also enjoyed reading, watching movies, being outdoors and her time with the Ivey Club.
Mary was devoted to every one of her family members, seldom missing a sporting event, providing rides to and from practices and lessons when needed, and attending ceremonies and graduations across the country. She and her sister Nancy traveled the world together, from Rome, to Russia, to Ireland. Her life was full and she was loved. She will be deeply missed by her family and her many dear friends.
We thank OSF St. Joseph Hospice for allowing Mary her final wish to leave her beloved home “feet first.”
BLOOMINGTON– Joan Martoglio, 75, of Bloomington, passed away at 11:04 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
Her funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 25, 2019 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Normal with Rev. Dr. Ray Owens and her niece, Rev. Katie Hines-Shah officiating. Entombment will be in East Lawn Mausoleum, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m., Sunday, at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
Memorials may be directed to the Bloomington-Normal Bass Club (referencing Joan Martoglio), where a Cancer Charity Tournament will be established in her name.
Joan was born February 15, 1944 in Bemidji, Minnesota, the daughter of E. Glenn and Esther N. Saunders Hines. She married Gerald Martoglio on September 21, 1963 in Bemidji, Minnesota. He survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Pam (Dan) Smith of West Lafayette, IN; a son, Christopher Martoglio of Bloomington; two granddaughters, Erin and Lauren Smith; a brother, Tom Hines of Oak Harbor, WA; a sister, Jill Pellegrino of Roscoe; three nieces, Angie Pellegrino, Katie Hines-Shah and Allison Tabacco-Hines.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Joan was the granddaughter of William “Old Bill” Hines, who founded the town of Hines, Minnesota, where the family homestead, where she grew up, still survives and is used to this day. She graduated from Blackduck High School where she remained in contact with her friends, “The Big 8.” She attended Bemidji State University and studied chemistry.
She was a seamstress, working for Bergner’s and Gates Bridal Shop for many years.
She was President of the Sunrise Ladies Bowling League and a past member of Lakeside Country Club.
During her children’s school years, Joan was a longtime room mother at Colene Hoose Elementary School and was also active in the PTO.
Joan was a very generous and giving person, always putting others first. She enjoyed gardening and swimming, her backyard was her oasis. She dearly loved her cats, Nimbi and Spunky.
BLOOMINGTON — William T. Scott, III, 89, of Bloomington, passed away at 11:48 p.m., Friday, February 22, 2019 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.
A gathering to celebrate his life will be held Sunday, March 10th at 2 pm at the Ewing Castle in Bloomington, Il.
William was born July 10, 1929 in Bloomington, the son of William T. and Geraldine Trenkle Scott, Jr.
Survivors include a brother, Robert D. (Marylou) Scott of Monticello, Il.; a sister, Nancy McLaughlin of Lexington, Virginia and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara Price.
He was a graduate of University of Illinois, majoring in Business and Finance.
In his retirement, William ‘Bill’ could be found most Saturdays at Asahel Gridley Antiques where he served as a passionate and enthusiastic consultant. He shared an appreciated knowledge of fine antiques, rugs, and silver.
Bill was a member of the “Y” for greater than 60 years and religiously participated in physical activity every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning. He was a founding member of the YMCA’s Foundation and was a wonderful cheerleader and advocate for a new facility in collaboration with Easterseals and OSF St. Joseph.
He was a beloved brother, uncle, friend, and mentor, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of many.
COLFAX – James Roland Kiper, 72, Colfax, died at 11:55 am Saturday, March 2, 2019 at his residence in Colfax.
Jim was born August 2, 1946 in Bloomington, IL the son of Edgar F. and Anna Saddler Kiper. He married Nancy Durflinger on July 5, 1985 in Cooksville, IL. She survives in Colfax.
Also surviving is one son, Travis Waterman, Colfax, one grandson, Aiden Waterman, Colfax, siblings, Edgar F. Kiper Jr., Hudson, KY, Barbara Spurling, Bloomington, IL, Thomas (Sharon) Kiper, Leitchfield, KY, Brenda (Mike) Morgan, Gridley, IL, sister-in-law, Marilyn Kiper, Radcliff, KY and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Robert Kiper and one brother-in-law, Gary Spurling.
Jim served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his service to our country.
Jim was a 35 year employee at Interlake Steel, Pontiac.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Burial will take place in Calvert Community Church Cemetery, McDaniels, KY with full military rites at a later date. The family suggests memorials be given to the Davis-Kerber American Legion, Colfax or the Colfax Christian Church.
