Charles Dean Misner, 84, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 2:45 P.M. Thursday March 21, 2024, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. He was born July 2, 1939, in Henning, IL, the son of Leonard and Aural (Turner) Misner. He married Ruth Webber on January 28, 1961, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hoopeston. She survives in Hoopeston.

He is also survived by one son, Phillip Misner; two daughters, Jeanne Misner of Watseka, IL, and Lori (Jonathan) Walters of Bourbonnais, IL; four beautiful grandchildren; two very special great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Rosie (Puzz) Reed and June (Andrew) Nebesnyk.

Dean was a torpedo man in the United States Navy from 1957- 1959. Following the Navy, he attended Coyne Technical School in Chicago. He worked briefly at Hurletron Inc. in Danville, and then went to work for Illinois Bell which later became AT&T Phone Company until his retirement in 2005. Dean also enjoyed farming with his father and later continued farming the family farm, developing a love for John Deere tractors. After his retirement, he continued with a sales career.  Dean was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Hoopeston and the Lions Club.

Cremation rites will be accorded, and a visitation will be held 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. Saturday April 13, 2024, at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 502 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The memorial service will follow the visitation and will begin at 12:00 P.M. Saturday April 13, 2024, at the church, with Shawon Wise officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston with military rites being accorded by the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Dean to the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 502 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Dean’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Sophia Maxine Vaughn was received into God’s arms on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Sophia is survived by her parents, Kyle and Elvia (Garnica) Vaughn of Hoopeston, IL; one brother, Jackson Vaughn; maternal grandparents, Daniel Garnica and Maria Munoz; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Vaughn; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, RV Vaughn.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday March 26, 2024, at Rossville Cemetery in Rossville, IL, with Pastor Chris Quick officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Sophia to Carle Foundation Hospital Philanthropy c/o NICU, 611 W. Park St., Urbana, IL 61801.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Sophia’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Dorothy Jean Eighner, 95, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 2:55 P.M. Saturday March 16, 2024, at The Waters of Covington in Covington, IN. She was born October 21, 1928, at home in rural Rankin, IL, the daughter of Richard and Minnie Ray (Rusk) Hatfield. She married John Henry “Jack” Eighner on November 30, 1947, at the East Lynn United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Jean (John) Beckwith of St. Joseph, IL; one son, Stanley Eugene (Marg) Eighner of New Lenox, IL; one sister, Margaret Sims of Hoopeston, IL; three grandchildren, Heather (Phil) Obiala, Lindsay (Anthony) Merlo, and Steve (Ashley) Eighner; seven great-grandchildren, Phillip, Parker, and Piper Obiala, Anthony and James Merlo, and Maggie and Jack Eighner; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Steven Eighner; one sister, Arlene; five brothers, Harlan, Bob, Ronald, Jimmy, and Earl; five sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law.

Jean worked as a hairdresser for many years. She enjoyed visiting with her clients and worked up into her 80’s. She was a member of the Rural Neighbor’s Club and the East Lynn United Methodist Church for over fifty years, where she was very active serving at the chicken pie suppers and ice cream socials. She later became a member of the Hoopeston United Methodist Church. Jean enjoyed knitting and loved to make dish rags and towels. She especially loved her family and enjoyed taking meals to them on the family farm.

A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Monday April 1, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St., Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home, with Pastor Kathy Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in East Lynn Cemetery in East Lynn, IL.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Jean to the Hoopeston United Methodist Church, 403 E. Main St., Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Jean’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Bineta Grogan, 96, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 10:16 A.M. Thursday March 14, 2024, at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells. She was born September 18, 1927, in Albany, KY, the daughter of Brownlow and Mae (Looper) Byers. She married Daniel E. Grogan on August 25, 1946, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dunnington, IN. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2009.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Grogan of Milford, IL and Paul Grogan of Hoopeston, IL; one sister, Ruby (Richard) Birkey of Hoopeston, IL; four grandchildren, Adrienne, Paul, Charlene, and Mary; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Daniel Grogan, Jr.; four sisters, and one brother.

Bineta worked at FMC as a janitor and later worked in the kitchen at Hoopeston hospital. She also worked at the Hoopeston Multi Agency for 18 years. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston. Bineta’s hobbies included collecting butterflies and antiques.

A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 12:45 P.M. Friday March 22, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral mass will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 423 S. Third St., Hoopeston, IL, with Father Ignatius Mulenda officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Bineta to the Alzheimer Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Bineta’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Carroll Wayne Crozier, 62, of Lafayette, IN, passed away at 11:19 P.M. Tuesday March 5, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born August 30, 1961, in Danville, IL, the son of Carroll O. Crozier and Shirley Miller. They preceded him in death along with his step-mother, Elizabeth Crozier and step-father, William Shore.

He is survived by one sister, Cheryl (Terry) Mullen of Williamsport, IN; a half-sister, Sue Shore Foster of Danville, IL; a half-brother, Richard Shore of Ambia, IN; a step-brother, Jerry Ford; four nieces and nephews, Abby Shore of Lebanon, IN, Katie Shore of Lafayette, IN, Jade Foster of Danville, IL, and Joe Geyer of Bellfast, NY; two great-nieces; and two great-nephews.

In addition to his parents and step-parents, Carroll was preceded in death by two brothers, one niece, and two nephews.

Carroll worked at Howard Industries in Milford, IL, and later worked as a machinist at Dana in Lafayette, IN. He enjoyed traveling, reading, and playing Santa Claus every Christmas for the church. He especially loved visiting with his family and friends.

Cremation rites will be accorded, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. CDT Wednesday March 27, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hoopeston Animal Rescue Team (H.A.R.T.), 901 W. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Carroll’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Harold Calder Blackwell, 89, of Hoopeston, passed away at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2024, at Accolade Healthcare of Danville.

He was born on March 17, 1934, in Danville, the son of James and Lucille (Finch) Blackwell.  He married Naomi Jane Correll on August 31, 1990, at the Prairie Green Township Church, and they celebrated 27 years of marriage.  She preceded him in death on December 22, 2024.

He is survived by one step-daughter- Dorothy L. (Robert Jr.) Rickart of Hoopeston; step-granddaughter- Deanna L. (Correll) Hurt, (Julie Rosebraugh); step-great-grandson- Shawn Hurt; brother- Steve Blackwell; sister-Carol Marez; sister-in-law-Marsha Blackwell and Joyce Correll; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother-Lloyd Blackwell, sister-in-law-Barbara Blackwell, great-niece-Sydni Blackwell, great-nephew- Alex Pickett, two sisters-in-law-Edna I. (Correll) Albright and Vonna M. (Correll) Finley, three brothers-in-law- Dick Correll, Kenneth Albright and Lee Finley.

Harold served in the United States Marine Corp from 1953 to 1956 and later from 1959 to 1963.  He later worked at Stokleys and D.M. Fertilizers, as a truck driver, until his retirement.  He was a member of the Rossville American Legion and Hoopeston VFW.  He enjoyed hanging out with his friends at the VFW and bartending there as well.  In his younger years he enjoyed calling bingo at the VFW.

According to his wishes cremation rites have been arranged and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home to assist them in honoring Harold’s life.  Condolences may be shared with the family on his everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

James T. “Jack” Smock, 97, of Rossville, IL, passed away March 5, 2024, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston, Illinois.  He was born November 23, 1926, the son of Harold O. Smock and Gladys Elizabeth (Cooper) Smock.  Jack married MaryBelle Bower on June 21, 1947, in Danville, IL.  She preceded him in death. 

Jack is survived by his children, a son Tom (Carol) Smock of Danville, IL, a daughter Jackie (Jim) Morse of Danville, IL, and a son Bill (Lynn) Smock of Rossville, IL; 5 grandchildren, James R. Morse II (Tammy), Josie (Chanc) Persons, Jannah (Geoff) Coon, Brandy (Thad) Townsend and Rusti Stahl; and 12 great grandchildren, Tyler (Lindsey) Morse, Madison Morse, Alex Morse, Andrew (Megan) Savage, Thomas (Sierra) Savage, Mason (Abigal) Coon, Aiden Coon, Kyerra (Christian) Hudson, Jayce Townsend, Luke Townsend, Hunter Stahl and Kya Stahl.  Also surviving are a sister Mary Fran (George) Stillwell of Florida, a brother Larry (Kenna Jean) Smock of Rossville, and many nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Beatrice Scott, Ethel Roach, Harold Lloyd Smock, John Smock, Gordon Smock, and Donald Smock, along with sisters-in-law, Donna Smock, Dolores Smock and Sue Smock, and brothers-in-law, Charles Roach and Thomas Scott. 

Jack retired as manager of Rossville Telephone Co. after 35 years, and later did custom farming for several years. After retirement, he and his wife enjoyed wintering in Florida. He served in the United States Army and was a World War II veteran.  He also served as a Village Trustee for many years and was a past member of the Rossville Fire Department. He attended Crossroads Christian Church in Danville.

Jack was very active and loved outside activities.  He enjoyed horseback riding and belonged to the Rossville Saddle Club for many years.  He also enjoyed golfing and was a member of Hubbard Trail Country Club. He enjoyed taking his boat everywhere to go fishing.  Jack especially enjoyed working on his farm near Bismarck with his wife, MaryBelle, where they spent many years enjoying their little cabin and grass, as well as sharing the weekends with his children and grandchildren fishing, playing in the river, fish fry’s, horseback riding, and riding on that yellow 80 motorcycle. 

A visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday March 20, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St., Hoopeston.  The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1 P.M., with Pastor Miles Clark officiating.  Burial will follow at the Rossville Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the Rossville Ambulance or the Rossville Fire Station. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Jack’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Norma Jean Hollen, 86, of Hoopeston, IL, and formerly of Champaign, IL, passed away at 5:10 P.M. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston, IL. She was born February 12, 1938, in Potomac, IL, the daughter of Harold and Grace (Sollars) Abbott. She married Gary Leroy Hollen on April 28, 1957, in East Lynn, IL. He preceded her in death on May 24, 2020.

She is survived by two sons, Mark (Deb) Hollen of Waynesboro, PA and John (Mary) Hollen of Lakewood, IL; two sisters, Virginia “Ginger” (Bill) Judd of Medford, OR and Janice (Ronald) Dowell of Champaign, IL; one brother, Dennis “Denny” (Jackie) Abbott of Champaign, IL; five grandchildren, Danielle (Jeffrey) Kardisco, Gillian (Garrett) Austin, Michael (Natasha) Hollen, James (Anna) Hollen, and Thomas Hollen; three great-grandchildren, Ivyn and Judah Kardisco and Nikolas Hollen; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Charles “Chuck” Abbott.

Norma Jean worked at the University of Illinois as an Administrative Assistant until her retirement. She was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ in Champaign. In her younger years, she enjoyed singing with her trio and later enjoyed doing cross stitch. Norma Jean’s greatest love was her family as she was a devoted wife and especially loved her grandchildren.

Per her wishes, she will be cremated, and burial will be held at a later date.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Norma Jean’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling arrangements.

Larry J. Field, 74, of rural Wellington, IL, passed away at 10:15 P.M. Thursday February 29, 2024, at his home. He was born December 19, 1949, in Danville, IL, the son of Thomas and Eleanor (Benbow) Field.

He is survived by one brother, Terry (Diane) Field of Daytona, FL; one niece, Mandy (Abe) Sangha of Lafayette, CO; one nephew, Travis (Cayla) Field of rural Wellington, IL; and five great-nieces and nephews, Issac, Norah, and Asher Sangha and TJ and Colton Field.

Larry graduated from Wellington High School and then attended Illinois State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. After returning home from college, he began teaching Ag at Milford High School and later at Iroquois West High School. He was also a lifelong farmer, farming the family farm with his family. Larry was a member of the Wellington United Methodist Church. He served as past-president of the Ford Iroquois Farm Bureau for several years. Larry enjoyed golfing, watching baseball, and was a fan of Illinois basketball. He especially enjoyed socializing with his friends at dinner or over a cup of coffee at Henning’s Restaurant and most recently at Pit Stop Restaurant.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday April 5, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. A private family burial will be held.

The family requests no flowers but suggests memorial donations be made in memory of Larry to the Hoopeston Area FFA Alumni, 228 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Larry’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.