Alice M. Thiele, 85, of Watseka passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 peacefully in her sleep at home with her daughters. Alice was born on February 5, 1937 in Milford to Harry and Stella Kincade. She married Harold Thiele in Kentland, Indiana on February 2, 1957 and he proceeded her in death on July 26, 2009.

Alice is survived by her daughters, Sandra Thiele and Cathy Thiele of Watseka; step sister, Shirley Martz of Woodland; brothers and sisters in-law, Merl and Diane Thiele and Kenneth and Pat Thiele of Watseka; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Jean Gossett and Carolyn Nale; three brothers, Ernie, Thomas, and Arthur Kincade; step brother, Junior Schroeder.

Alice enjoyed sewing, crafting, garage sales, and was an avid reader. She also enjoyed nature as a whole. Alice had been a factory worker and homemaker.

Alice’s wishes were to be cremated with a Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka with Joe Hughes officiating.

Memorials may be made to donor’s choice.

Please share a memory of Alice at www.baierfuneralhome.com.

Loretta Catherine Folkert, 85, of Cissna Park, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Rush Medical Center in Chicago.
Loretta was born on July 30, 1936 in Salem, the daughter of Glen and Hazel (Plowman) McCarty and they preceded her in death. She married Richard Chance and he preceded her in death in 1997. She then married Thomas Weakley and he preceded her in death in October of 2000. She later married Roland Folkert and he preceded her in death on December of 2021. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Donnie McCarty; one sister, Imogene Pinnell; and one son, David Chance.
She was survived by six children, Ronald (Ida) Chance of Kinmundy, Brenda (Jim) Harris of Colorado Springs, CO, Gary (Michelle) Chance of Bellvue, NE, Barb (Doug) Pool of Onarga, Belinda (Myron) Rust of Buckley, and Chrissy (Jay) Ashline of Onarga; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; one brother, Darrell McCarty of Kinmundy; one step-son, Norman (Amillia) Folkert of Catlin; and two step-daughters, Lisa (Randy) Brinks of Holland, MI and Tammy (Jeff) Siegers of Holland, MI.
Loretta enjoyed camping, sewing, garage sales, getting her nails done, and wintering in Florida.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. Private burial will be at a later date at Del Rey Cemetery in Del Rey.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
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Dale Fry, 79, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 12:07 A.M. Tuesday February 22, 2022, at his home.  He was born August 22, 1942, in Oskaloosa, IA, a son of Frank and Mabel (Seaton) Fry.  He married Martha Hedrick on December 22, 1971, in Danville, IL. 

Dale is survived by his wife of 50 years, Martha; his daughter, Stephanie (David) Johnson; beloved grandsons, Davis, Meade, and Madden; sisters-in-law, Lois Fry and Mary Chambers; one nephew, Jerry (Zelma) Fry; two nieces, Betty Jo Thornton and Lydia (Chris) Voorhees; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dean Fry; and one brother-in-law, Craig Chambers. 

After graduating in 1964 from William Penn University, Dale moved to Hoopeston to teach Social Studies at Hoopeston Jr. High.  In 1972, he left the classroom and became Director of Grounds, Maintenance, and Transportation for the Hoopeston school district.  After many years of dedication and service, he retired in 1992.   

Dale was the President of the Hoopeston Public Library Board for thirty years and was a prolific reader.  He was a man of few words but when he spoke you better be listening.  He was a social member of the Hoopeston American Legion and enjoyed hunting and shooting with his friends.  Dale’s greatest joy was his family and grandsons. 

Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and a private family burial will be held at a later date. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Hoopeston Public Library, 110 N. 4^th St. Hoopeston, IL 60942. 

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Ronald L. Lacy, 72, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 3:53 P.M. Saturday February 19, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.  He was born April 3, 1949, in Danville, IL, the son of Maxwell and Helen (Stringham) Lacy.  He married Sharon Rhodes on December 4, 1971, at the Hoopeston United Methodist Church.  She survives in Hoopeston. 

He is also survived by two sons, Phillip (Amy) Lacy of Oakwood, IL, and Matthew (Traci) Lacy of College Station, TX; one brother, Richard (Lynnell) Lacy of Urbana, IL; four grandchildren, Allison, Elizabeth, Maxwell, and Catherine; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Ronald worked at American Can in Hoopeston for twenty-six years and later at Sigma in Danville.  He most recently worked at Con-Agra until his retirement.  He served in the United States Air Force.  Ronald enjoyed Ham radio, building battleship models, and collecting vinyl records.  He loved his huskie dogs and most of all, traveling and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. 

A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Thursday February 24, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL.  The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Kathy Murphy officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087 or to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. 

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Travis Kyle Cambridge, 40, of Ashkum passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his residence. He was born on April 2, 1981 in Pontiac, a son of Robert D. and Marian K. (ZumMallen) Cambridge and was preceded in death by his mother. He married Shannon L. Sutton on December 21, 2010 in New Port, Tennessee.

Surviving are his wife, Shannon Cambridge of Ashkum; two daughters, Addison and Morgan Cambridge of Ashkum; three brothers, Mitchell (Tara) Cambridge of Ashkum, Mason (Alison) Cambridge of Lakewood, Colorado, Nicholas Wieringa of Appleton, Wisconsin; and his father, Bob (Jan Dowell) Cambridge of Paxton.

Travis recently retired from the United States Air Force where he had served in the 823 and 819 Red Horse Squadrons. He was a 1999 graduate of Clifton Central High School.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton with Pastor Don Gillespie officiating. Graveside military rites will be at the Onarga Cemetery by the Scott Air Force Base and the Onarga American Legion Post 551. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

Memorials may be made to the college fund for his girls.

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Mary Julia Petersen, 82, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 2:56 A.M. Thursday February 17, 2022, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL. She was born June 3, 1939, in Rankin, IL, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Cooley) McCormick. She married Jack Petersen on June 16, 1957, at her parent’s home in Rankin. Together they enjoyed 53 years of marriage before his passing in 2010.
She is survived by one daughter, Julia Ann (Sanford) Dameron of Flower Mound, TX; three sons, Jack Randell (Karen) Petersen of Danville, IL, Steven Lee (Denise) Petersen of Lancaster, PA, and William Jacob Petersen of Lexington, OH; eight grandchildren, Luke, Caleb, Jenny, Hannah, Megan, Zack, Kayla, and Jax; and ten great-grandchildren, Hunter, Lyric, Hope, Emmalee, Paxton, Asher, Natalie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Ava. She is also survived by her lifelong friend, Ellen Theesfeld and special neighbors, Don and Betty Barron.
In addition to her husband, Jack, she was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Joshua.
Mary Jo was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of the Cheneyville Christian Church in Cheneyville, IL. She loved taking pictures, researching family history, and spending time with her family.
A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Friday February 25, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 11:30 A.M. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.
Memorial donations may be made to the donor’s choice.

Long-time former Mayor of Paxton,

James E. Kingston, 78, of Paxton, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022.

A private family burial will be held at Glen Cemetery in Paxton.

Cox-Knapp Funeral Home in Paxton is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy “Dot” Lorene (Kammin) Bray peacefully left this world to be with the Lord and her beloved son, Timmy on February 14, 2022, at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center.

Dot was born in Crawfordsville, IN on August 27, 1936, to the late Raymond Kammin and Lorene Hankins Weller.  She grew up in Alvin, Illinois attending the Rossville High School.

Dorothy married John on September 18, 1954, in Rossville, Illinois. He survives.  Dorothy spent the majority of her life as a farm wife on the farm outside Pence, IN until she and her husband later moved a country block away to where she was currently residing in rural Rossville, Illinois.  She was a member of the Warren County Home Ec Club, 4-H leader, Room Mom for her kids, and a member of the Jordan Chapel in Pence, Indiana.

Dot enjoyed baking, gardening & canning, camping, crocheting, quilting, watching her Hoosiers play basketball, playing card/dice with friends & family, and raising and loving not only her children but several nieces, nephews, and neighborhood kids.  Her home was the site of many holiday gatherings including the famous Easter Egg hunts that brought joy to so many.  Dorothy also worked at Con-Agra in Rossville, Molly’s in Hoopeston where she shared her love and knowledge of flowers and plants.  She also spent many years running her antique store Dot’s Alley Shop in Rossville where you could stop in any time and find her not only working hard but enjoying coffee with her friends and neighbors.  In her later years, Dot took great pride in her flower gardens and feeding her birds.  She was a friend and confidant to so many always offering a shoulder to cry on and her honest, and often very blunt advice.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  They brought her so much pride and joy!  

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved son, Timothy J. Bray, a sister, Barbara Dalle, and a brother Roscoe Kammin.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband John E. Bray. Her sons John (Sandy) Bray of Hoopeston, Mike (Tina) Bray of Rossville. Daughter Beth Ann (Curt) Knecht of Hoopeston, and daughter-in-law Jane (JD) Bray Comrie or Texas.  Two sisters, Sherry (Richard) Cole and Sandra (Jim) Hughes both of Danville, and one brother Larry (Sally) Kammin of Covington, Indiana.  She is also survived by her beloved and adored grandchildren.  Johnny (Lindsey) Bray, RaeAnn (Rob) Webster, Chad (Tiffany) Bruens, April Fowler, Sierra (Matt) Davis, Michael (Kristin) Bray, Matthew (Amber) Bray, Kraig Bray, and Daniel Bass.  Several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a some very special and dear friends of whom she loved dearly. 

According to her wishes she did not want any services and cremation rites will be accorded.  A celebration of her life will be held at a later date and she will be laid to rest at Jordan Cemetery, in Pence, Indiana.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home, in Hoopeston, to assist them with honoring Dot’s life.  Memorials may be made in Dot’s name to the Hoopeston Multi Agency.  Condolences may be shared with the family on her everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

Obituary for Rick R. Reutter
Rick R. Reutter, 67, of Cissna Park passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Cayuga, Indiana. He was born in Watseka on January 6, 1955, a son of Ralph and Imogene (Roll) Reutter and they preceded him in death. Rick married Sally Parcell in Cissna Park on June 3, 1978.

Rick is survived by his wife, Sally Reutter of Cissna Park; one daughter, Emily (Zack) Clow of Carmel, Indiana; one son, Nick (Jenny) Reutter of Gifford; four grandchildren, Brooks and Grady Reutter and J.J. and Abby Clow; two brothers, Terry (Sara) Reutter of Pittsboro, Indiana and Jay (Beth) Reutter of Champaign; and one sister, Wendi (Ken) Trask of Chicago.

Rick worked for Farm Credit in Bourbonnais for several years. Rick loved camping, golfing, hunting and fishing.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park. Everyone is invited to a Celebration of Life following the visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Cissna Park American Legion.

Memorials may be given to The Limb Lab Foundation, www.limblab.com/benefactors, (400 South Broadway, Ste 106, Rochester, MN 55904).

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Becky Ann Underwood, 58, of Hoopeston, passed away at 1:20 a.m. Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Watseka Rehab, in Watseka.

Becky was born on June 25, 1963, in Danville, the daughter of Charlie and Helen (Bennett) Johnson.  She married Brian Underwood on September 2, 1995, in Westville.  He survives.

She is also survived by three sons- David (Michelle) Moore, Jeremy (Lina) Moore and Daniel Moore, all of Danville; two step-sons- Jacob Underwood of Rock Falls, IL, and Adam Underwood of Georgetown; one grandson- Laydon Moore; one brother- Steve (Ruth) Johnson of Georgetown; two sisters- Susan (Elmer) High of Washougal, Washington and Cathy Reynolds of Georgetown; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, fiancé- Greg Wright, brother- Charlie Johnson and sister- Sharon Ward.

Becky previously attended the First Church of God, in Westville.  She loved the Lord and was a very spiritual person.  She enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and spending time with her family, especially her fur baby- Sassy.

According to her wishes cremation rites will be accorded and a graveside service will be held at a later date at Sandusky Cemetery, in Westville.  The Blurton Funeral Home, in Hoopeston, is assisting the family with the arrangements.  Memorials may be made in Becky’s name to HART, 901 W. Main Street, Hoopeston, IL 60942.  Condolences may be shared with the family on her everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

Mrs. Shigeko Cartwright, 94, of Hoopeston passed away February 9, 2022.  

She was born on September 28, 1927, in Nagasaki, Japan, the daughter of Jokuzo and Taki (Tsuruta) Yamakawwa.  She married Alex Cartwright May 7, 1982, in Tokyo, Japan.  He preceded her in death on October 30, 2019.

She is survived by her stepchildren and grandchildren, Tim L. Cartwright, Sr. (Jody) of Richmond, VA; Tammie A. Greene (David) of Norfolk, VA; daughter-in-law Jane Cartwright of Myersville, MD; grandsons Tim L. Cartwright, Jr. (Kristen) of Richmond, VA, Christian Cartwright and Patrick Cartwright (Wendy) of Maryland; granddaughter Lauren K. Cartwright of Norfolk, VA; and six great-grandchildren Bradford Wilkins, Alayna Cartwright, Hadley Slayton, Adelyn Cartwright, Madison Cartwright and Alexandra Cartwright.

Shigeko was predeceased by her husband Alexander V. Cartwright, stepson Alex V. Cartwright and granddaughter Courtney Cartwright.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Blurton Funeral Home, in Hoopeston.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the Blurton Funeral Home, with Pastor George Desmond officiating.  Burial will follow the service in Floral Hill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384 or VFW Post #4826.  Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

Brian J. Norton, 45, of Paxton, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 11am until the 2pm memorial service, at Cox-Knapp Funeral Home in Paxton - located at 142 W. Patton St.  Memorials may be made to Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Please sign his guestbook at www.coxknapp.com

Lisa Marie Kibler, 60, of Danville, IL, passed away at 4:24 P.M. Saturday February 5, 2022, at her home.  She was born August 28, 1961, in Danville, the daughter of Wayne and Doris June (Lawless) Finley.  She married Donald Kibler and he survives in Danville. 

She is also survived by one daughter, Nicole (Eric) Coffey of Pembroke, GA; two sisters, Wanda (John) Cawley and Colleen Finley of Indianapolis, IN; one brother, Kyle (Carol) Finley of Bismarck, IL; and two grandchildren, Caden and Marshall Coffey. 

Lisa enjoyed gardening, canning, and working in her flowers. 

Cremation rites will be accorded, and no services will be held. 

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

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements. 

Lorraine J. Meents, 88, of Ashkum passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born on March 5, 1933, at the family home in Crescent Township Section 27 in Iroquois County, the daughter of John and Sophie Marie Aline (Boyer) Wessels. She married Vernon J. Meents on April 10, 1954, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Crescent City.

Lorraine is survived by two sons, Jon (Diane) Meents of Ashkum and Rob Meents of Ashkum; two daughters, Jody (Larry) Munsterman of Onarga and Lori (Chuck) Cunningham of Ashkum; eight grandchildren, Jon (Jen) Meents Jr., Christopher (Michelle) Cunningham, Bryan (Kelly) Meents, Kelly (Steven) Cometa, Ryan (Kelsey) Munsterman, Ross (Lindsey) Munsterman, Lauren (Zach) Gerdes and Kyla Cunningham; her great-grandchildren, Cameron, Brayden, Olivia, Easton and Addie Meents; Carson and Carter Cunningham; Alayna, Hayley and Cayden Meents; Cooper Cometa; Matthew and Noah Munsterman; Rowen and Baby Boy Munsterman due in April; and Braeton Gerdes; one niece and several nephews.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband on July 8, 2016; her parents, and her brother, Lowell Wessels; and her sister, Marian Wall.

She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum where she served as a member of the Altar Guild. Lorraine worked for the United States Postal Service in Ashkum from 1967 to 1993. On May 1, 2018, Lorraine was honored by the National Rural Letter Carriers Association to certify that she had completed 50 years or more as a member of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association. She passed away on National Thank a Mail Carrier Day.

She attended Prairie Green School District 133, a mile and a half east of the family farm for grades 1-7. By the 1940s, a school consolidation movement began and Prairie Green school ceased to exist. Her father, John Wessels, was on the Prairie Green Board of Education. She attended Woodland Grade School for 8th grade. Lorraine attended Crescent-Iroquois High School with the Class of 1951, the last class to graduate from the “old high school”. The current Crescent-Iroquois High School building, located on the east side of Crescent City, was a work in progress while she was in high school. She worked at the Farm Bureau office in Watseka following high school.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am. on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum with Rev. Don Gillespie officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Danforth Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum, Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Arrangements by the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

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Marilyn McGinley, 81, of Hoopeston, IL, passed at 2:30 P.M. Saturday February 5, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.  Arrangements are pending at Blurton Funeral Home in Hoopeston.

Betty Jean Steiner, 95, of Cissna Park, IL, passed away at 7:01 P.M. Sunday February 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born July 21, 1926, in rural Claytonville, IL, the daughter of Daniel and Vita (McCray) Hamrick.  She married Robert A. Steiner on May 2, 1948, at the Claytonville United Brethren Church.  He preceded her in death. 

She is survived by three daughters, Donna (Les) Young of Cissna Park, IL, Carol (Paul) Reed of Muscatine, IA, and Becky (Kevin) Yergler of Cissna Park, IL; two sons, Ed (Julie) Steiner of Cissna Park, IL and Alan (Pam) Steiner of Muscatine, IA; sixteen grandchildren, Jennifer (Tom) Overbey, Josh (Stace) Young, Heather (Patrick) Morrical, Lucas (Kira) Reed, Autumn (Bob) Kinsey, Karl (Krista) Steiner, Carrie (Chad) Rust, Bret (Brian) Neukomm, Cara (Dan) Whalen, Jared (Julie) Yergler, Ashleigh (Chad) Verkler, Bryana Yergler, Raelynn (Justin) Estay, and Jake, Sophia, and Logan Steiner; 42 great-grandchildren, Logan (Sierra) Overbey, Madison (Michael) Baer, Griffin, Hayden, and Owen Overbey, Joseph (Alissa) Young, Michael, Alexis, and Ella Young, Emma, Ava, Gabe, and Jed Morrical, Max, Finn, Zoie, and Mae Kinsey, Kipten, Lincoln, Isabelle, Andersen, and Gabrielle Steiner, Kynzie and Klay Rust, Brady, Brittyn, Bransyn, Bria, and Bryant Steiner, Morgan, Caleb, Allyson, and Caitlyn Whalen, James, Joel, and Jonah Yergler, Malaki, Lilyana, and Lydia Verkler, and Skyler, Tinley, and Weston Estay; two step-great grandchildren, Maddox and Ash Ulch; six great-great-grandchildren, Sophia, Leigha, and Scarlett Overbey, Ronan Young, and Wade and Henry Baer with two more on the way; one sister, Maxine Geiger of Watseka, IL; and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Lois Ristow; and four brothers, Loren “Buck”, Lloyd, Wayne, and Dan “Beanor” Hamrick. 

Betty was co-owner, along with her husband, of Steiner Furniture in Cissna Park until her son, Ed and his wife, Julie, took over.  She was a member of the Cissna Park United Methodist Church for over seventy years.  She was an avid supporter of the Timberwolves athletics and was inducted to the Timberwolves Booster Club Hall of Fame.  Betty loved attending her children and grandchildren’s activities and spending time with her family, especially her sisters as they were very close. 

A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday February 11, 2022, at the Cissna Park United Methodist Church, 221 W. Koplin Ave. Cissna Park, IL.  The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday February 12, 2022, at the church with an hour visitation being held prior to the service. Pastor Ashley Clifton will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Cissna Park Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cissna Park United Methodist Church Food Pantry, P.O. Box 384, Cissna Park, IL 60924, the Cissna Park Fire Protection District P.O. Box 273 Cissna Park, IL 60924, or IMH Hospice 200 N. Laird Lane, Watseka, IL 60970. 

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Martha Anne Cherry, 92, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 8:25 A.M. Sunday February 6, 2022, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston.  She was born November 17, 1929, in Newman, IL, the daughter of Frank and Hester Mae (Waltz) Clark.  She married Roy Cherry on December 21, 1947, in Newman, IL.  He preceded her in death. 

She is survived by four daughters, Beverly (Sam) Minton of Wilkesboro, NC, Nancy Marshall of Scottsdale, AZ, Rose (Kenny) Holycross of West Lebanon, IN, and Julie (Mark) Newman of Rankin, IL; one sister, Betty Greene of Sneedville, TN; 13 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; 5 sisters; 5 brothers; 1 grandson; and 1 great grandson. 

Martha worked at Country Health Nursing Home in Gifford, IL, for several years.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hoopeston.  Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, quilting, and tending to her plants and flowers.  Most of all, Martha enjoyed spending time with her family. 

A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Tuesday February 15, 2022, 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. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Pastor Adam Taubert officiating.  Burial will follow in Rankin Union Cemetery in Rankin, IL. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Martha’s name to Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living 423 N. Dixie Highway, Hoopeston, IL 60942 or the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. 

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Amalia “Molly” Martinez, 76, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 1:13 P.M. Sunday February 6, 2022, at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.  She was born April 15, 1945, in Mission, TX, the daughter of Jesus and Matilda (Garcia) Cantu.  She married Arnold R. Martinez on August 17, 1972.  He preceded her in death in 2011. 

She is survived by four daughters, Jessica Martinez of Danville, IL, Jamie (Micah) Alwardt of Hoopeston, IL, Jackie (John) Bell of Watseka, IL, and Jerrica Molly Martinez (Ryan Saunders) of Bloomington, IL; one son, Orlando “Orlee” (Amy) Martinez of Rossville, IL; 8 sisters, Matilda (Gregorio) Ybarra of CA, Mary (Freddy) Sarinana of FL, Blanca Johnson (Darren Arceneaux) of GA, Irene (Tony) Tapia of TX, Florinda Hernandez of CA, Norma (Frederico) Hernandez of CA, Josie (Carlos) Batres of CA, and Elva Cantu of CA; one brother, Jesse (Colleen) Cantu of IL; 14 grandchildren, Acacia Martinez, Edgar Martinez, Ashanté Martinez, Delin Cotton, Jelicia Martinez, Alex Alwardt, Jeleaa Martinez, AJ Alwardt, Alyssa Alwardt, Amillya Martinez, Aryanna Martinez, David Bell, Abby Alwardt, and Aiden Bell; 8 great grandchildren, Malakai, DJ, Ayjah, Adelia, Kyrie, Christopher, Arrow, and Manolo; and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Normita Palacios. 

Molly worked many jobs ranging from fieldwork, factory, secretarial, retail, home health care, and as a a homemaker caring for her family. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston.  She loved to cook, crochet, and spend time with her family. 

A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. Wednesday February 16, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL.  The funeral mass will follow the visitation and will begin at 12:00 P.M. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church 423 S. 3^rd St. Hoopeston, IL, with Father Thomas Gibson officiating.  Per her wishes, following the funeral mass, she will be cremated, and no burial will be held. 

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Resident Home 200 E. Fairman Ave, Watseka, IL 60970. 

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Rex E. Wilson, 83, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 10:10 A.M Wednesday February 2, 2022, at Arbor Rose of Monticello.  He was born during a big snowstorm on March 6, 1938, at the family home in Bismarck, IL, the son of Ray C. and Grace Belle (White) Wilson.  He married Orla L. Roberts on October 7, 1960, in Iroquois County, IL.  She survives. 

He is also survived by one daughter, Renee (Tim) Noice of Monticello, IL; one son, Bob (Connie) Wilson of Hoopeston, IL; three granddaughters, Andrea (Josh) Stark of Armstrong, IL, Alex (Matt) Endres of Sauk City, WI, and Natalia Noice of Monticello, IL; three great grandchildren, Jocelyn and Jonah Stark and Roman Ray Endres; and one brother, Alvin (Leona) Wilson of Bismarck, IL. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Darla Renee Wilson; four sisters, Catherine, Ruth, Elsie, and June; and two brothers, Dean and George. 

Rex graduated from John Greer High School in 1956 where he later served on the reunion planning committee for many years.  He worked at Radio Condenser/TRW and later at FMC in Hoopeston for thirty years.  After retirement, he worked as a janitor for Hoopeston schools for nineteen years.  Rex was a member of the Chestnut Street Church of Christ since 1967 where he performed every Sunday night for over twenty years at the Sunday night gospel service. He also served on many church committees as well as president of the board for multiple terms throughout his time there and was instrumental in the completion of the original plans for the church structure by overseeing the construction of the fellowship hall and classrooms. Throughout the years, Rex shared his talent of singing and playing his guitar at over seventy-five funerals.  Devoted to helping others, he and his wife, Orla, volunteered their time delivering “Meals on Wheels”.  He was a member of the National Birmingham Roller Club raising Domesticated Roller Pigeons since the age of six.  He appreciated all wildlife and enjoyed feeding and watching birds.  Rex was an avid antique marble collector and loved growing flowers and gardening. 

A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M. Friday February 11, 2022, 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. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Gary Milton and Rev. Bud McMasters officiating.  Burial will follow in Gundy Cemetery in Bismarck, IL. 

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

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

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements. 

William E. “Bill” Musk, 99, of Hoopeston, IL, went peacefully to be with his Lord at 3:03 A.M. Tuesday February 1, 2022, at Heritage Health of Hoopeston. 

Born April 3, 1922, in Hoopeston, he was the son of Joseph E. and Grace (Bennett) Musk. 

He married Betty Moore on February 16, 1947, in Goodwine, IL. 

Surviving are three sons, Dinty (Sally) Musk of Hoopeston, David (Darlene) Musk of Cheneyville, and Doug Musk of Watseka; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one sister, Peggy Pikna of Akron, Ohio. 

He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers and two sisters. 

Bill served in the United States Air Force from September 30, 1942, to January 30, 1946. He was a life- time member of the United Methodist Church of Hoopeston, the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384, and the Hoopeston Masonic Star Lodge #709 where he had served as a past Master. He worked for 43 years at FMC in Hoopeston until he retired. Bill enjoyed going to Texas for the winter, playing cards, telling jokes, taking bus trips to the casino, and camping at Timber Meadows. He loved watching all sports and was an avid Illini fan. 

A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Wednesday February 9, 2022, 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. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Pastor Kathy Murphy officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.  Military rites will be accorded by the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384. 

A masonic service will be held at 11:45 A.M. at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be made to the Hoopeston United Methodist Church 403 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. 

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George Lewis Burk, 84, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 1:18 A.M. Tuesday February 1, 2022, at his home.  He was born November 5, 1937, in Bloomington, IL, the son of Dewey and Mary Catherine (Irwin) Burk.  He married Janice Kay Bone on October 18, 1959, at the Hoopeston United Methodist Church.  She preceded him in death on December 23, 2006.   

He is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Burk and Kim of Hoopeston, IL; Roger (Penny) Burk of Hoopeston, IL; one sister, Pearl Carter of Austin, TX; two brothers, David (Lottie) Burk of Shreveport, LA and Lloyd (Mary) Burk of Rossville, IL; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Red Larkin. 

George worked at FMC in Hoopeston for several years.  He later worked in the maintenance department at Tee-Pak in Danville until his retirement. He loved riding his motorcycle and tinkering in his garage. 

A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday February 9, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL.  The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday February 10, 2022, at the funeral home with Rev. Gary Milton officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorials may be made to IMH Hospice, 200 Laird Lane, Watseka, IL 60970. 

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Gloria M. Crippin, 62, of Danville, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022, at home.

Gloria was born on February 27, 1959, in Danville, the daughter of Charles David and Mary Evelyn (Watson) Mockbee II.  She previously married Ricky Crippin in 1976.  He survives.

She is survived by one daughter- Jennifer Echevarria of Danville; one son- Jason Crippin of Waynetown, Indiana; six grandchildren- Colin Crippin, Brandon (Lauren Brademas) Grabhorn, Emma Lacombe and Ricky Echevarria; one brother- Ronald Mockbee of Danville; one sister- Janice Gauf of Danville; sister-in-law- Peggy Mockbee of Danville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son-Joshua Crippin, brother- Charles Mockbee III and sister-in-law- Janet Mockbee.

Gloria graduated from Bismarck-Henning High School.  She worked for over 40 years, at OSF/Lakeview Hospital, in Danville, in the dietary department.  She enjoyed walking, playing the lotto, collecting dragonflies and spending time with her grandchildren and dog-Chewie.

A Celebration of Gloria’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Blurton Funeral Home, in Potomac.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.  Burial will follow the service in Potomac Cemetery.  Memorials may be made in Gloria’s name to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home to assist them in honoring Gloria’s life.  Condolences may be shared with the family on her everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

Mary E. Wilken, 69, of Milford passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. She was born on December 12, 1952 in Danville. She married Roger D. Wilken in Watseka on August 11, 1971 and he preceded her in death on April 28, 2020.

Surviving are two daughters, Amy (Frank) Schuler of Normal and Brandy (Anthony) Back of Loda; six grandchildren, Joshua Schuler, Benea Schuler, Joey Schuler, Sydnee Schuler, Bryson Crow, and Bryer Back; half-brother, Charlie Huddleston of Hoopeston; sister in law, Dr. Peggy Ann Wilken of Murphysboro; brother in law, Joe (Sheila) Wilken of Milford; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; mother and stepfather, Don and Ethel Probasco; a special aunt and uncle, Jim and Ethel Stacy; and in laws, Clyde and Bernice Wilken.

Mary was of the Christian Faith. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, quilting, crafting, and vacationing in Mexico. She loved her dogs, especially CC and Bodine.

Cremation rites are being handled by Knapp Funeral Home in Milford.

A graveside memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland. Ed Highfill will officiate.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Gertrude Emma Wade, 90, of Milford passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Iroquois Resident Home in Watseka. She was born on January 24, 1932 in Milford, the daughter of Fredrick and Agatha (Erchinger) Hubner. She married Harold Dean Wade at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford on June 2, 1951 and he preceded her in passing on April 16, 1992.

Surviving are four children, Linda (David) Jorgenson of Milford, Randal Wade of Westville, Lisa (Wally) Lotz of Champaign, and Robert Wade (fiancé Leah Goodrum) of Milford; four grandchildren, Briana Jorgenson Forman (Jason) of Los Angeles, CA, Devin Jorgenson of Chicago, Morgan Lotz Richter (Cole) of Chicago, and Evan Lotz of California; two great grandchildren, Ines Meryl Forman and Ivy Elise Richter; two brothers, Donald (La Verne) Hubner of Milford and Fred (Myrna) Hubner of Greenfield, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; sister and brother in law, Ruth and Buford Curry; grandson, Tyler Wade Jorgenson; three half- sisters, Frieda Hubner, Vera Hubner and Viola Hill; and special friend, Bruce Lundberg.

Mrs. Wade was a lifelong member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford, where she served in many capacities. Gertrude worked for the Village of Milford for many years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. Gertrude was known for knitting the infant cradle hats for Iroquois Memorial Hospital.

A special thank you would like to be given to the staff at Iroquois Resident Home for the wonderful care they provided Gertrude over the years.

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:30 am on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford with the funeral service following at 11:30 am. Rev. Doug Minton will officiate. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland. Audio stream of the service is available at www.oursaviormilford.com. Click on the media tab for access.

Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or Iroquois Resident Home.

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Felix Morgan, 102, of Hoopeston, IL, formerly of rural Rossville, IL, passed away at 1:35 A.M. Sunday January 30, 2022, at his home.  He was born December 23, 1919, in Casey County, KY, the son of Samuel and Fannie (Fermon) Morgan.  He married Louise Tharp on September 19, 1942, in Gilpin, KY, and they celebrated 79 years of marriage before her passing on September 29, 2021. 

He is survived by one daughter, Brenda (Gary) Weinard of Hoopeston, IL; one son, Terry (Barbara) Morgan of Hoopeston, IL; five grandchildren, Kevin (Rhonda) Weinard, Brian Weinard, Matthew (Gina) Morgan, Lea Morgan, and Quentin (Mary) Morgan; eleven great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by a special caretaker, Margaret. 

Felix was a lifelong farmer, farming for over 75 years.  He was a member of the Rossville Church of Christ.  He enjoyed working in his shop, making knives, and spending time with his family and friends. 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday February 8, 2022, at Rossville Cemetery in Rossville, IL with Pastor Kevin Purdy officiating. 

Memorial donations may be made to IMH Hospice, 200 Laird Lane Watseka, IL 60970. 

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