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Friday, April 26, 2024

Dale L. Melvin

Age 83

Dale L. Melvin, 83 of Lyndon passed away Monday (April 22, 2024) at his home. Following cremation a private family celebration of life will be held. Dale...

Dale L. Melvin, 83 of Lyndon passed away Monday (April 22, 2024) at his home. Following cremation a private family celebration of life will be held. Dale was born on September 8, 1940, in Streator to Roy...

Winterrowd Funeral Home

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Joyce Boeckmann (nee Wessels) Mildred

Age 89

La Grange Park, IL

Joyce Boeckmann Mildred (nee Wessels), 89, formerly of Bloomington, IL and Fairbury, IL passed away on April 20, 2024. Joyce was born on September...

Joyce Boeckmann Mildred (nee Wessels), 89, formerly of Bloomington, IL and Fairbury, IL passed away on April 20, 2024. Joyce was born on September 25, 1934, in Fairbury. She married Hermann (Herm) Boeckmann...

Photo of Joyce Boeckmann (nee Wessels) Mildred

Photo of Joyce Boeckmann (nee Wessels) Mildred

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Doris E. Tronc

Age 98

Pontiac, IL

In Loving Memory of Doris E. Tronc Doris E. Tronc, a cherished matriarch, devoted wife, nurturing mother, and beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday,...

In Loving Memory of Doris E. Tronc Doris E. Tronc, a cherished matriarch, devoted wife, nurturing mother, and beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, at 3:35 p.m. at Evenglow Senior Living...

Duffy-Baier-Snedecor

Donald Jene Voss

Age 85

Pontiac, IL

Donald Jene Voss, 85, of Pontiac and formerly of Flanagan passed away at 6:29 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, at OSF St. James John...

Donald Jene Voss, 85, of Pontiac and formerly of Flanagan passed away at 6:29 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, at OSF St. James John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. Cremation rites were accorded and a celebration...

Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home

Monday, April 22, 2024

Emma F. Koerner

Emma F. Koerner, 96, of Goshen, Indiana, formerly of Cullom, Illinois, died at 2:40 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen,...

Emma F. Koerner, 96, of Goshen, Indiana, formerly of Cullom, Illinois, died at 2:40 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, Indiana. A service will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024, at...

Calvert and Martin Funeral Home, Cullom

Gloria Ann Rebholz

Gloria Ann (Benway) Rebholz slipped into the arms of our heavenly Father on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Shannondale Health Care Center in Knoxville, Tennessee....

Gloria Ann (Benway) Rebholz slipped into the arms of our heavenly Father on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Shannondale Health Care Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,...

Calvert and Martin Funeral Home, Chatsworth

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

LeRoy Barnes

Age 96

LeRoy Barnes, 96, died Friday, April 5th while living in Skilled Care at Evenglow Lodge. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be...

LeRoy Barnes, 96, died Friday, April 5th while living in Skilled Care at Evenglow Lodge. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held at McDowell United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 27th....

Calvert & Martin Funeral Home

Friday, April 12, 2024

Linda D. Gleason

Age 74

Normal, IL

Linda D. Gleason age 73 of Normal IL passed away 10:18 am on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the McLean County Nursing Home, Normal IL....

Linda D. Gleason age 73 of Normal IL passed away 10:18 am on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the McLean County Nursing Home, Normal IL. Visitation will be 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday, April...

Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

John Mills

Age 74

Fairbury, IL

John J. Mills, 74 of Fairbury, IL died Monday, April 8, 2024, at Carle Bromenn Medical Center, Normal, IL. Visitation will be held from...

John J. Mills, 74 of Fairbury, IL died Monday, April 8, 2024, at Carle Bromenn Medical Center, Normal, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024,...

Duffy-Pils Memorial Home

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

Robert Anton “Bobby G” Giacometti

Age 83

Robert Anton “Bobby G” Giacometti, 83, of Cabery, IL. was called home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital...

Robert Anton “Bobby G” Giacometti, 83, of Cabery, IL. was called home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital Kankakee, IL. Funeral Services will be private to the family and...

Hager Memorial Home

Photo of Robert Anton “Bobby G” Giacometti

Photo of Robert Anton “Bobby G” Giacometti

Kenneth Frank Norwid

Age 81

Odell, IL

Kenneth Frank Norwid, 81, of Odell, formerly of Dwight, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8th, at St. James Hospital in Pontiac. Ken was born...

Kenneth Frank Norwid, 81, of Odell, formerly of Dwight, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8th, at St. James Hospital in Pontiac. Ken was born on December 16th, 1942, in Chicago, IL, the only child...

Monday, April 08, 2024

Donna L. (Koehler) Gaffney

Age 80

Janesville, WI

Donna L. (Koehler) Gaffney, age 80, of Janesville, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital, Janesville. She was born in Pontiac, IL,...

Donna L. (Koehler) Gaffney, age 80, of Janesville, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital, Janesville. She was born in Pontiac, IL, on July 1, 1943, the daughter of the late Gus...

Max S. Reeser

Age 85

Pontiac, IL

Max S. Reeser 85 of Pontiac, IL died Thursday April 4, 2024 at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites will be...

Max S. Reeser 85 of Pontiac, IL died Thursday April 4, 2024 at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held on Wednesday...

Calvert & Martin Funeral Home

Friday, April 05, 2024

Henry J. Eppel

Age -

Henry J. Eppel passed away peacefully at his home in Eustis Florida on March 31, 2024. Henry was born on March 11, 1937, son of Henry...

Henry J. Eppel passed away peacefully at his home in Eustis Florida on March 31, 2024. Henry was born on March 11, 1937, son of Henry J and Kathryan Frahm Eppel. He married Gerri (Geraldine) Eppel...

Calvert and Martin Funeral Home

Thursday, April 04, 2024

Donald J. Estes

Age 82

Flanagan, IL

Donald J. Estes, 82, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Flanagan, Il, died at 7:12 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Park Avenue Health &...

Donald J. Estes, 82, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Flanagan, Il, died at 7:12 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Park Avenue Health & Rehabilitation Center, Tucson, AZ. Cremation rites were accorded, and a...

Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home

Darrell Arthur Smith

Age 85

Estero, FL, AA Military

Darrell Arthur Smith of Estero, Florida and also of Kankakee, Illinois, better known simply as "Doc" to his family and friends, passed away peacefully at...

Darrell Arthur Smith of Estero, Florida and also of Kankakee, Illinois, better known simply as "Doc" to his family and friends, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was 85...

Monday, April 01, 2024

Harold F. Davis

Harold Franklin Davis, 90, passed Friday, March 29, 2024, in Odell, Illinois at home surrounded by his wife Bonnie and loving family. His funeral will...

Harold Franklin Davis, 90, passed Friday, March 29, 2024, in Odell, Illinois at home surrounded by his wife Bonnie and loving family. His funeral will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m....

Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Constance "Connie" L. Larkin

Constance “Connie” L. Larkin, age 78, of Odell, IL, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 2:10 a.m. at Accolade Healthcare in Pontiac, IL....

Constance “Connie” L. Larkin, age 78, of Odell, IL, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 2:10 a.m. at Accolade Healthcare in Pontiac, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday,...

Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home

Monday, March 25, 2024

Alice F. Shoop

Age 83

Pontiac, IL

Alice F. Shoop 83 of Pontiac, IL died Friday March 22,2024 at 3:05pm at Accolade Healthcare in Pontiac, IL. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday...

Alice F. Shoop 83 of Pontiac, IL died Friday March 22,2024 at 3:05pm at Accolade Healthcare in Pontiac, IL. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday March 27, 2024 at 11:00am at Calvert & Martin Funeral...

Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Ronald J. Cox

Age 92

Ronald J. Cox 92 of Pontiac, IL passed away at 4:10am Thursday March 21, 2024 at Goldwater Care of Pontiac. Due to his wishes he will...

Ronald J. Cox 92 of Pontiac, IL passed away at 4:10am Thursday March 21, 2024 at Goldwater Care of Pontiac. Due to his wishes he will be cremated with no visitation or funeral service held. ...

Calvert & Martin Funeral Home

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