Obituaries - WHPO-FM

Herschel Brewster, 82, of Hoopeston

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Wednesday July 5, 2017 at the Chestnut Street Church of Christ 709 E. Chestnut St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 12:00 P.M. Wednesday at the church, with Pastor Gary Milton officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.

Memorials may be made to the family of Herschel Brewster.

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

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Tony L. Johnson, 57, of Wellington, IL

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

Tony L. Johnson, 57, of Wellington, IL., passed away at 10:54 A.M. Monday June 26, 2017 at his home in Wellington, IL. He was born September 29, 1959, in Danville, IL, the son of Howard and Myrna (McNeely) Johnson. He married Ava Neathery on September 17, 1983, in Hoopeston. She survives in Wellington.

He is survived by two sons, Tyler Lee Johnson (Jessica VanDerWal) of South Elgin, IL and Stewart Fulton Johnson of Hoopeston, IL; his parents of Hoopeston, IL; his mother-in-law, Ruth Neathery of Hoopeston, IL; two brothers, Greg (Kimberly) Johnson of Danville, IL and Daniel (Sarah) Johnson of Birmingham, MI; three sisters-in-law, Jill (Brian) Bell of Naples, FL, Pami Patterson of Hoopeston, IL and Tami Crawford of Hoopeston, IL; 15 nieces and nephews and 7 great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father-in-law, Jack Neathery, and two brothers-in-law, Robin Neathery and Marvin Crawford.

For several years, Tony worked at FMC until it closed. He then went to work for Silver Bros Construction. For the last several years he was owner of Johnson Concrete Work. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Hoopeston but he attended the Milford Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing, camping, drawing, and going to concerts and hanging out with his friends. He was always there for his boys and his family.

A visitation will be held 3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Friday June 30, 2017 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday July 1, 2017 at the funeral home with Pastor Brent Zastrow and Pastor Gary Milton officiating. Burial will be at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stockland Gym Maintenance and to the Wellington-Greer Fire Department.

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

Roy L. â€œBig Royâ€ Menzo, 65, of Hoopeston

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

Cremation rites will be accorded and a service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family of Roy Menzo C/O Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Erick Adams-Esgrow, 38 formerly of Armstrong, IL

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be 10 AM July 1, 2017 in the Middlefork Methodist Church. Following a graveside service in the Partlow Cemetery there will be visitation and potluck at the Potomac American Legion building until 4 PM. Please come and share memories. Memorials can be made to Faith Mission, Wichita Falls, TX. Blurton Funeral Home in Potomac is assisting the family.

Sharon L. Edwards, 63, of Hoopeston

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

Arrangements are pending at the Blurton Funeral Home, in Hoopeston.

Phyllis Jean Bezely, 83, of Danville, formerly of Potomac

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home, in Hoopeston, to assist them in honoring Phyllis’s life. Memories or photos may be sent to the family on her everlasting memorial page at: www.blurtonfuneralhomes.com

Betty Jean Warf, 88, of Danville, IL

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

Per her wishes, she will be cremated. A visitation will be held 3:00 – 6:00 P.M. Saturday June 17, 2017 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. A memorial service will follow the visitation and will begin at 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home, with Gary Warf officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Inez Lorraine McBeath, 89, of Hoopeston

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

A Celebration of Mrs. McBeath’s Life will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017, at Blurton Funeral Home, with Pastor Tom Cici officiating. Burial will follow the service in Floral Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or Donor’s Choice. The family have entrusted Blurton Funeral Home to assist them in honoring Mrs. McBeath’s life. Memories or photos may be shared with the family on her everlasting memorial page at: www.blurtonfuneralhomes.com.

Pyllis Jean Bezely, 83, of Danville, formerly of Potomac

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

Arrangements are pending. Blurton Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Bret â€œFritterâ€ Hufford, 50, of Lynnville, IN

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

A visitation will be held 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Monday June 12, 2017 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday June 13, 2017 at Anderson Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Stump officiating. Burial will be at Rossville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or the donor’s choice.

Visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Bret’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Eleanor Jane Field, 91, of Wellington, IL

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

Per her wishes, she will be cremated. A visitation will be held 2:00-5:00 P.M. Sunday June 18, 2017 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday June 19, 2017 at the funeral home, with Pastor Cathy Najmon officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.

Memorials may be made to the Wellington United Methodist Church P.O. Box 112 Wellington, IL 60973.

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

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Eleanor Field, 91, of Wellington, IL

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

Arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston.

Maria Fouse, 74, of Hoopeston, IL

Posted About Seven Years Ago by WHPO

Maria Louise Fouse, 74, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 6:30 P.M. Friday June 2, 2017 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born June 23, 1942, in Gary, IN, the daughter of David and Rosetta (Meeker) Torres. She married Richard J. Fouse Sr. on March 22, 1960. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by three children, Barbara Lynn (Fouse) Arms of Fowler, IN, Richard James Fouse Jr., of Hoopeston, IL and Tammy Lee Fouse of Rossville, IL; 7 grandchildren, James D. Fouse, Roger D. Arms Jr., Brandon D. Arms, Jessica L. Arms, Ashley L. Arms, Amber N. Wilson and Chelsea M. Fouse; 11 great-grandchildren and 3 nieces and nephews, George Wright, Richard Wright and Debbie Torres.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sandra D. Fouse; one sister, Rosa Feggett; one brother, William Wright; one granddaughter, Faye Wilson and one grandson, T.J. Wilson.

Maria worked at ConAir, FMC and McDonald’s, until her retirement. She was an avid supporter of the 101 Country WHPO Action Auction. She enjoyed doing puzzle books and spending time with her grandchildren.

A visitation will be held 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Wednesday June 7, 2017 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday June 8, 2017 at the funeral home, with Pastor Jeff Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.

Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Obituaries Archives for 2017-06

Herschel Brewster, 82, of Hoopeston

Tony L. Johnson, 57, of Wellington, IL

Roy L. â€œBig Royâ€ Menzo, 65, of Hoopeston

Erick Adams-Esgrow, 38 formerly of Armstrong, IL

Sharon L. Edwards, 63, of Hoopeston

Phyllis Jean Bezely, 83, of Danville, formerly of Potomac

Betty Jean Warf, 88, of Danville, IL

Inez Lorraine McBeath, 89, of Hoopeston

Pyllis Jean Bezely, 83, of Danville, formerly of Potomac

Bret â€œFritterâ€ Hufford, 50, of Lynnville, IN

Eleanor Jane Field, 91, of Wellington, IL

Eleanor Field, 91, of Wellington, IL

Maria Fouse, 74, of Hoopeston, IL

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