Barbara Irene Simpson, 84, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 1:38 P.M. on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care in Hoopeston.  She was born November 7, 1937, the daughter of William and Helen (Fairy) Benson.  She married Jack Simpson in 1962.  He preceded her in death. 

She is survived by three daughters, Jody (Ron) Kuntz of Hoopeston, IL, Vicki Foster of Champaign, IL, and Kristi (Frank) Longfellow of Hoopeston, IL; two sons, Danny (Ashley) Simpson of Hoopeston, IL, and John (Angie) Simpson of Naples, FL,; one sister, Bertie Dresback of Decatur, IL,; eleven grandchildren, Samantha Foster, Matthew Kuntz, Kerrie Kuntz, Kurtis Simpson, Stacy Espinoza, Barbara Coon, Jack Simpson, Ross Simpson, Taylor Simpson, Danielle, Simpson and Cael Simpson; eleven great grandchildren, Ruben Espinoza, Ceaser Espinoza, Elle Espinoza, Connie Warner, Brendan Simpson, Emily Jones, Miley Crawford, Jack Crawford, Graysha Kuntz, Azalea Kuntz, and Kaeden Felder, and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, great grandson, Payton Simpson, two brothers, Ivan and Moe and three sisters, Evelyn, Doris, and Pearl. 

Barb was a homemaker.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hoopeston.  She enjoyed gardening, mushrooming, cooking and traveling with her sisters. 

A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL.  The funeral will follow the visitation and begin at 11:00 at the funeral home with Pastor Adam Taubert officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. 

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Dorothy M. Lawson, 92, of Hoopeston, formerly of Rossville, passed away at 8:43 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at home.

Dorothy was born on April 23, 1930, in Gibson City, Illinois, the daughter of Aaron Estel and Elva (Bray) Yaden.  She married Walter H. Lawson on October 13, 1946, in Rossville, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on December 8, 2001.

She is survived by two daughters- Donna (Bill) Mills of Rossville and Karin (Denny)McCool of Dewey; twelve grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son- Walt Mike Lawson, daughter- Wanda Jean White, two brothers- Jim and Cecil Yaden and three sisters- Kathleen Schroeder, Helen Hartman and Stella Irene Cox.

Dorothy worked at Quaker Oats, in Danville, until her retirement in 1995.  She was a member of the Rossville Church of Christ.  She was also a member of the AMVETS Auxiliary and Hoopeston American Legion Auxiliary for 30 years.  Dorothy enjoyed playing bingo, sewing, quilting, reading and walking.

A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Blurton Funeral Home, in Hoopeston, with Pastor Gary Milton officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.  Burial will follow the service in Rossville Cemetery.  Memorials may be made in Dorothy’s name to Tradition’s Hospice. The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home to assist them in honoring Dorothy’s family.  Condolences may be shared with the family on her everlasting memorial page at: www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

Jeffrey M. Reed, 28, of Danville passed on Monday, July 25, 2022 in Georgetown. He was born on June 20, 1994 in Watseka, a son of Jeffrey R. Reed and Marcia Clevenger.

He is survived by his daughter, Aubrieanna Grace Reed of Watseka; father, Jeffrey (Ngoc) Reed of Danville; mother, Marcia Clevenger (Michael Senesac) of Milford; two brothers, Jacob Reed of Danville and Brandon Hart of Milford; paternal grandfather, Roger Reed of Watseka; girlfriend, Phoebe Abernathy of Georgetown; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jeffrey enjoyed music, movies, playing basketball and football, going on nature drives, riding ATVs and spending time with his family. He was also a die hard Chevrolet fan.

“May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.” This was a favorite quote of Jeffrey's and means so much to us as he will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12 noon on Saturday July 30, 2022 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Funeral service will be at 12 noon with Rev. Brent Zastrow officiating.

Memorials may be given to his daughter, Aubrieanna through a custodial account at Thrivent Mutual Fund.

Please share a memory of Jeffrey at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.

Aaron Davidson, 48, of Champaign, IL, passed away at 5:26 P.M. Friday July 22, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston. 

Rodney Allen “Hot Rod” Comstock, 65, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 12:58 P.M. Friday July 22, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born November 4, 1956, in Danville, IL, the son of Edwin “Eddie” and V. Helen (Casner) Comstock. He married Roberta “Bobbi” Mann on March 12, 1982, in Watseka, IL. She survives in Hoopeston. 

He is also survived by his mother, Helen Comstock; one daughter, Tosha Piper (Ronnie Elliott) of Hoopeston, IL; Todd Piper (Danell Stock) of Bloomington, IL; one sister, Christy (David) Jeffers of Prescott Valley, AZ; one brother, Steve (Betty) Comstock of Hoopeston, IL; and one granddaughter, Lilie Elliott. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin “Eddie” Comstock and one sister, Kathy Turner.  

Rodney was a school bus mechanic at Hoopeston Area schools and had also served as a bus driver. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Lilie, whose life he greatly impacted and shaped. 

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

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. 

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Joyce M. Anderson, 83, of Hoopeston, IL, formerly of rural Danville, IL, passed away at 4:05 P.M. Sunday July 24, 2022, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. She was born September 27, 1938, in Cissna Park, IL, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Mathis) Rentsch. She married Larry R. Anderson on December 19, 1965, in Hoopeston. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2006. 

She is survived by her son, David Anderson of Danville, IL; one sister, Lois Pritchett of Little Rock, AR; one nephew, Robert (Jane) Long of Hoopeston, IL; and one great-niece, Sydney Long. 

In addition to her husband, Joyce was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Marilyn Hemmerling and Diane Long; two brothers-in-law, James Long and Jim Pritchett; and one infant brother, Dale Rentsch. 

Joyce was a homemaker. She was a member of Crossroads Christian Church in Danville. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and games, and was a fan of Illini basketball. Joyce also loved collecting Fenton glass and other novelties.  

A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Friday July 29, 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. at the funeral home, with Pastor Kevin Purdy officiating. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery.  

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

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Nancy Jean Rife, 81, of Rossville, passed away at 7:14 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital, in Urbana.

Nancy was born on August 26, 1940, in Higginsville, Illinois, the son of Woodrow Wilson and Inez Marie (Claypool) Tutwiler.  She married Larry Rife on April 4, 1969, in Henning, Illinois.  He survives.

She is also survived by her two sons- Bill Rife of Home Gardens, Illinois and Nick (Tammy) Rife of Knoxville, Tennessee; two grandchildren- Kyle (Kelly) Rife and Megan Rife of Knoxville, Tennessee; one great-grandson- Maxon Rife of Knoxville, Tennessee; one sister- Karen Langdon of Oakwood; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother- Jerry Tutwiler.

Nancy graduated from Henning High School, in 1958, and she later graduated from the University of Illinois Business College.  She worked for several years as a legal secretary at Gunn-Hickmann Law Firm, in Danville.  She later worked as a bookkeeper at Gutteridge Harley-Davidson for many years and then later Fisher’s Farmers Grain, as a bookkeeper.  She was a member of the Henning United Methodist Church, where she played the piano and organ.  She also served as a past secretary of the Vermilion County Fair.  Nancy loved knitting and crocheting.  She was very well known for her knitting of baby blankets and baby clothes for her family and friends.  She also enjoyed watching rodeos and watching Kyle Busch race.  Nancy was a loving wife and wonderful mother and grandmother.  She loved being around her great-grandson-Maxon.  He always put a smile on her face.  She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her and loved her.

A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Blurton Funeral Home, in Potomac, with Pastor Chris Quick officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  She will be laid to rest following the services in Danville National Cemetery.  Memorials may be made in Nancy’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home to assist them in honoring Nancy’s life.  Condolences may be shared with the family on her everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

Cyrus E. “Cy” Marcum, 88, of Milford passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at home in Milford. He was born on February 22, 1934 in Jamestown, KY, the son of Owen Stanley and Ada Pearl (Mann) Marcum. He married Helen Louise Pew on January 14, 1959 and she preceded him in passing on August 11, 2012.

He is survived by four sons, Kevin Marcum of Mason City, IL, Terry Marcum of Bowling Green, KY, Keith (Anita) Marcum of Milford, and Tracy (Michelle) Marcum of Gibson City; three brothers, Doug (Zelda) Marcum of Russell Springs, KY, Keith (Janice) Marcum of Jamestown, KY, and Mitchell (Sondra) Marcum of Jamestown, KY; three sister in laws, Donna Felstehausen, Nancy Matthews, and Connie Pew; thirteen grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren; his loving dog, Dakota; caregivers, Wanda Harding and Karla Ehmen; and many nieces and nephews.

Cy was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; grandsons, Josh Marcum and Dustin Marcum; four sisters, Julie, Kay, Serah, and Adalene; three brothers, Stanley Jr, Roy, and Forrest; and five brother in laws, Kenneth Bolin, Luther Coe, Gene Felstehausen, Donald Pew, and Dorance Pew.

Mr. Marcum served in the United States Army. He loved spending time with his family and absolutely cherished his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. Cy was a forty-year member of the Stockland Fire Department and drove a truck for most of his working years.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 23, 2022 also at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Rev. Brent Zastrow will officiate. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland. Graveside military rites will be provided by Watseka American Legion Post 23.

Benjamin "Ben" Ray Huron Jr., 75, of Danville, passed away at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, in Danville.

Ben was born on December 24, 1946, in Danville, the son of Benjamin Ray and Helen (Stevens) Huron Sr.  He married Lisa Calvert on June 8, 2007, in Danville.  She survives.

He is also survived by one daughter- Kayla (Amber) Spurgeon of Danville; two sons- Bryan (Amber) Williams and Kevin (Tia) Williams both of Danville; eleven grandchildren- Ethan, Marshal, Quinton, Eli, Leland, Sophia and Alice Williams, Zayne Spurgeon, Chelsey and Kali Bohannan and Jayce Clark; two brothers- Bill (Sherry) Huron of Danville and JD (Melody) Huron of Westville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters- Deborah and Mary Huron.

Ben served in the United States Marine Corp.  He worked for several years at Jeld-Wen, in Rantoul, until his retirement.  He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus, in Danville.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, loved animals, watching NASCAR and enjoyed drinking a cold beer with his friends.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at Danville National Cemetery, with full military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #210.  Following the services there will be a family gathering at Sarge’s Banquet Room.  Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home, in Potomac, to assist them in honoring Ben's life.  Condolences may be shared with the family on his everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

Nancy Jo Runge, 81, of St. Simons Island, GA, formerly of Hoopeston, Tuscola, and Vandalia, IL, passed away at 11:14 P.M. Sunday July 10, 2022, at her home. She was born September 2, 1940, in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Richard Leroy and Mary (Caraker) Hamilton. She married Clyde A. O. Runge on August 8, 1959, in Springfield, IL. He preceded her in death on May 14, 2018. 

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Runge of St. Simons Island, GA; one son, John Runge (Fiancé Jennifer Dixon Robinson) of Hoopeston, IL; four grandchildren, Arlina Kaake, Laney Runge, Lindsey Crose, and Jordan Crose; four great-grandchildren, Gabby, Alisyn, and Rachel Kaake, and Nash Ammann; 3 sisters-in-law; 1 brother-in-law; one nephew, Todd (Ginger) Hamilton; and one great-niece, Emma. 

In addition to her husband, Nancy was also preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; one brother; daughter-in-law, Misty Runge; one sister-in-law; and three brothers-in-law. 

Nancy was a Grain Merchandiser for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) in Decatur, IL. She also worked at Pillsbury in Hoopeston, IL, and DeMeter in Tab, IN. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hoopeston and the Kiwanis Club in Tuscola. Nancy loved to travel, especially to the beach. She also loved to throw a party. She was an avid walker, and reader, and enjoyed playing golf, tennis, and bridge.  

A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Saturday July 23, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Saturday July 23, at the funeral home, with Pastor Carlos Sanchez officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA, 31525. 

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Sharon Lou “Sherrie” Blackwell, 78, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 7:25 A.M. Tuesday July 12, 2022, at her home. She was born August 9, 1943, in Hoopeston, IL, the daughter of James and Bessie (Griffin) Thrasher. 

She is survived by two daughters, Lori (Rey) Montez of Hoopeston, IL and Robyn (Tommy) Reagon of Byrdstown, TN; one sister, Julie (Gary) Ford; one brother, John (Rebecca) Thrasher of Byrdstown, TN; 3 grandchildren, Nickolas (Ashley) Montez, Autumn (Ethan) Clark, and Ashtyn (Hunter) Pryor; 6 great-grandchildren, Gavin, Trenton, and Reydon Montez, Ronnie Pryor, and Ellis and Harlan Clark; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Alexie Smith and Lesli Winningham; and two brothers, James and Jack Thrasher. 

Sharon was a factory worker at Howard’s and Gulbranson Organs. She later became a dispatcher at Raven’s Trucking before becoming a beautician. She then worked as a sales representative at CVS in Hoopeston and most recently was a unit assistant at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living. She was a member of the Prairie Green Church of Christ. Sharon enjoyed going on dinner dates with her friends and playing cards. She loved to go shopping and enjoyed getting manicures and pedicures. 

A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Monday July 18, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home, with Larry Baughn officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. 

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to view Sharon’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences. 

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements

Randy Lee Richards, 59, of Champaign, IL, formerly of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 8:42 P.M. Sunday July 3, 2022, at his home. He was born September 23, 1962, in Danville, IL, the son of Larry Richards, Sr. and Connie (Bishop) Cramer.  

He is survived by his companion of 26 years, Sharon McCarty of Milford, IL; his step-father, Ray “Pops” Cramer; his children, Sarah (Cory) Fletcher of Hoopeston, IL, Jamie (Amy) McCarty of Texas, Shane McCarty of Rankin, IL, and Ashton (Cheyenne) Milner of Oklahoma; one sister, Robbin Richards; two brothers, Scott Cramer and Rob Richards; 6 grandchildren, Kylee and Brandon Fletcher, Jack, Deacon, and Londyn McCarty, and Heather Milner; one great-granddaughter, Charlie McCarty; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Cramer; his father, Larry Richards, Sr., and one brother, Larry Richards, Jr. 

Randy worked at Vermilion Iron for several years. He enjoyed fishing, tattooing, and socializing with his friends. 

Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and a service will be held at a later date. 

Gerald E. Lemenager, 97, of Clifton passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Ascension Saint Mary Hospital in Kankakee. He was born April 20, 1925 in Ashkum, the son of Eugene and Babiane (Baron) Lemenager. He married Violet “Mac” Mack on January 12, 1952 in L’Erable and she preceded him in death on December 30, 2010. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and one grandson, Ryan Hustedt.

He is survived by one daughter, Debra Hustedt of Nottingham, MD; two sons, Todd (Lisa) Lemenager of Ashkum and Mark (Connie) Lemenager of Ashkum; one brother, Myron (Dorothy) Lemenager of Kankakee; five grandchildren, Lacie (Gary) Liska, Lynice (Ryan) Vandenbrand, Libby Lemenager (Tim Thorne), Troy (Tiffany) Lemenager and Cody (Andrea) Lemenager; eleven great-grandchildren, Luke, Cameron, Holly, Stella, Beth, Danica, Cole, Maverick, Oakley, Quintyn and Carolynn; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lemenager was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L’Erable, Ashkum Lions Club, Kankakee Moose Lodge, Kankakee Elks Lodge and Kast Club in Florida. Gerald was a farmer in the L’Erable and Ashkum areas for many years. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Gerald’s devoted caregivers, Margo and Bill, Amy, Mary, Bae, Haley and Kim.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L’Erable. Fr. Doug Lanoue will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in L’Erable.

Private visitation will be held at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L’Erable.

Please share a memory of Gerald at knappfuneralhomes.com.

Sadie Beth Evans, 71, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 7:17 P.M. Friday July 8, 2022, at her home. A visitation will be held 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Thursday July 14, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday July 15, 2022 with a one hour visitation prior to the service at Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. Arrangements are being handled by Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston.

Kay Arlette Ritter, 85, of Rossville, IL, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Rossville. She was born October 23, 1936, in Danville, IL, to Cecil and Verda (Robling) Thomas.  

Kay was raised in Rossville, where she met the love of her life, Lewis Ritter, while riding on her brother's motorcycle. Lewis asked her if she wanted to ride on a bigger bike, thus the start of their 4 years of dating and engagement. They were married December 4, 1954, in Williamsport, IN.  

During their marriage, they had three children, Nyla, Bill, and Tom. Lewis joined the Navy to avoid being drafted to the Army. While in the Navy, they lived in different states every four years during his twenty years of service, until his retirement. They then moved back to Illinois to retire and farm with his family. 

Kay lost her husband in 1982, with her son, Tom, still at home. She then got a job that she loved at the VA, taking care of nurse’s times, until her retirement. 

She loved her God and her church family at the Rossville Church of Christ. At one time, she sent birthday cards to everyone when their day came. She loved golf, mowing, and traveling. She especially enjoyed traveling to Austria twice to work at a college that educated different races of people for the ministry. 

In addition to her husband, Kay was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Bill and Tom Ritter; and three brothers. 

She leaves behind her daughter, Nyla LaMar of Rossville, IL; two daughters-in-law, Tammie Ritter of Rossville, IL and Kathy Ritter of West Terre Haute, IN; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Thomas of Rossville, IL and Beverly Miles of Williamsport, IN; four grandchildren, Lewis, Kayla, Kelsey, and Hannah; four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Addison, Sierra, and Gregory; and many nieces and nephews. 

Known to everyone as Aunt Kay, she was a role model for many people, great and small. She is leaving a huge hole in many people’s hearts and will be greatly missed. 

Cremation rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday July 15, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday July 16, 2022, at the Rossville Church of Christ, 514 E. Attica St., Rossville, IL, with Pastor Kevin Purdy officiating. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the Rossville Church of Christ, 514 E. Attica St. Rossville, IL 60963. 

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Eric Steven Lewis, 49, of Columbus, IN, formerly of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 5:31 P.M. Tuesday July 5, 2022, at his home. He was born September 7, 1972, in Danville, IL, the son of Steven F. and Sandra Lee (Bloyd) Lewis. They survive in Hoopeston, IL.  

He is also survived by one daughter, Alivia (Tyler) Hanson of Madison, IN; two sons, Tyler and Luke Lewis of Columbus, IN; one brother, Aaron (Ashlee) Lewis of Hoopeston, IL; one granddaughter, Adaline Hanson; his paternal grandmother, Lou Lewis of Hoopeston, IL; and four nieces and nephews, Allee, Addison, Alex, and Axton Lewis. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Elmer Lewis; his maternal grandparents, Glen and Margaret Bloyd; and one brother, Cory Lewis. 

Eric worked at Overhead Door in Columbus, IN, and later worked as an assembler at the Honda plant. He most recently worked for Integrity Door in Columbus. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Kevin Harvick, and was a Denver Broncos fan. 

A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Tuesday July 12, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home, with William Michael Bloyd officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL.  

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. 

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Debra Jean Hollen, 67, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 3:46 A.M. Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born August 24, 1954, in Watseka, IL, the daughter of George and Lyda Bess (Kennedy) Pierce. She married Michael Hollen on December 5, 1975, in Watseka, IL. He survives in Hoopeston. 

She is also survived by one daughter, Erin Hollen of Tampa, FL; one son, Tyson Hollen of Hoopeston, IL; one sister, Edith Fisher of Stuttgart, AR; and one brother, Dale Pierce of Crimea, Ukraine. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Milton Pierce. 

Debra worked at Howard Industries and then at Schumacher Electric in Hoopeston. She later worked at Hoopeston Hospital until her retirement. She was a member of the Milford Christian Church. Debra enjoyed reading, visiting Arkansas, and spending time with her family. 

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

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. 

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Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez Garcia, 64, of Onarga passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago.

Maria was born on December 30, 1957 in Agua Negra, Jalisco Mexico, the daughter of Santos and Josefina (Santos) Rodriguez and they preceded her in death along with four brothers and five sisters. She married Simon Garcia on April 17, 1980 in Agua Negra, Jalisco Mexico and he survives.

Besides her husband, she is survived by six children, Simon I. (Kristin Parbs) Garcia Jr. of Onarga, Rolando J. Garcia of Onarga, Alvaro Garcia of Rantoul, Diego F. Garcia of Onarga, Daisy Garcia of St. Anne, and Lisandro Garcia of Onarga; eight grandchildren, Simon Quin Garcia III, Serina Irene Garcia, Lily Kyla Garcia, Harmonie Nicole Schroeder, Reina Garcia, Joaquin O. Guerrero, Angelina C. Guerrero; and two brothers, Pancho Rodriguez of Mexico and Enrique Rodriguez of Chicago.

Maria enjoyed knitting, arts and crafts, sewing, cooking, the outdoors, and her grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. funeral mass on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Gilman.

Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.

Donald J. Mylcraine, 90, of Piper City passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary Hospital in Kankakee. He was born on July 24, 1931 in Watseka, a son of Alva and Inez (Martin) Mylcraine. Donald married Gennieve Dubree on May 18, 1957 in Piper City.

Survivors include his wife, Gennieve Mylcraine of Piper City; one daughter, Delores (Mike) Knowles of Corinth, Texas; one son, David (Tammy) Mylcraine of Piper City; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Margaret Carter; and three brothers, Sherrill Mylcraine, Ray Mylcraine, and Lyle Mylcraine.

Donald was a member of the Piper City United Methodist Church. Donald served in the United States Air Force from 1951 – 1955 as an engine mechanic on B-36 Bombers. He worked for the National Gas Pipeline Company of America in Herscher for 35 years as a Senior Instrument and Controls Technician. Donald enjoyed camping, traveling, reading, and spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Piper City United Methodist Church in Piper City with Rev. Elizabeth Reis officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Burial will follow in the Brenton Twp. Cemetery in Piper City with graveside military rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Piper City United Methodist Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or donor’s choice.

Arrangements are being handled by the Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman.

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Karl David Steiner, 40, of East Lynn, IL, passed away at 6:03 P.M. Tuesday July 5, 2022, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. He was born June 7, 1982, in Danville, IL, the son of Stanley Steiner and Jane (Blakeney) Steiner. He married Holly Fritz on May 7, 2011, in East Lynn, IL. She survives in East Lynn. 

He is also survived by two sons, William and Mason Steiner; his mother, Jane Steiner of East Lynn, IL; his father and step-mother, Stanley and Karen Steiner of Hoopeston, IL; one sister, Sally (Tim) Prokopec of Romeoville, IL; one brother, Joe (Cheryl) Steiner of East Lynn, IL; one step-sister, Jessica (Chad) Fleming; two step-brothers, Justin Rice (Lorina Crabtree) and Jarrod Rice (Dr. Alena Abens); four sisters-in-law, Royann (Charles) Graham, Mitzi (Dave) Soleman, Crystal Fritz, and Kelly (Francisco) Sanchez; nieces and nephews, Chris Smith, Sierra Nosler, Ethan Steiner, Abby Steiner, and many others.  

He was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Steiner; his maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Ruth Blakeney; and his paternal grandparents, Amos and Esther Steiner. 

Karl was the co-owner of Steiner Farm Drainage, where he worked alongside his father and brother. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hoopeston, where he served as an elder. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #527 in Cissna Park, the Rankin Fire Protection District, the Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association, and served as an auxiliary officer for Hoopeston. Karl was a St. Louis Cardinal's fan, and enjoyed Jeeping, woodworking, gardening, shooting guns, and fireworks. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and children. 

A visitation will be held 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 11, 2022, at the funeral home, with Rev. Wade Meranda officiating. Burial will follow in East Lynn Cemetery in East Lynn, IL.  

Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana, 435 Limestone St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2819, Riley Children's Hospital of Indiana, P.O. Box 3356, Indianapolis, IN 46206, or to the account that was set-up for his children at Frederick Community Bank in Cissna Park, IL. 

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Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements. 

Randy L. Richards, 59, of Champaign, IL, passed away at 8:42 P.M. Sunday July 3, 2022, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston.

Pamela E. “Pam” Bell, 80, of Rossville, IL, passed away at 2:05 P.M. Thursday June 30, 2022, at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center. She was born April 8, 1942, in Danville, IL, the daughter of James Kenneth Bell I and Iona Maxine Boehme. 

She is survived by two step-sisters, Bonnie Mead of Hoopeston, IL and Carol (Jack) Clements of Zionsville, IN; one step-brother, Kenny Barrick of Hoopeston, IL; and several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Eric Bell; one brother, Jim Bell; one sister-in-law, Marge Barrick; and one brother-in-law, Jim Mead. 

Pam worked at the Rossville Post Office doing their cleaning. She was a member of the Alvin Church of God. She was also a member of the Rossville American Legion Auxiliary, the Red Hats Society, and had served as a past Vice President of the Rossville Community Organization. Pam enjoyed bowling, working crossword puzzles, doing cross stitch, and visiting with friends and neighbors. 

The visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Wednesday July 6, 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 Dan Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Mann’s Chapel Cemetery in rural Rossville.  

Memorial donations may be made to the Special Olympics, Attn: Web Gifts, 1133 19^th St. NW, 12^th Floor, Washington, DC 20036-3604. 

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