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Obituaries Archives for 2023-06

Charlo W. "Charlie" Kuntz, 95, of Hoopeston

Charlo W. “Charlie” Kuntz, 95, of Hoopeston, IL, went home to be with the Lord at 4:46 P.M. Friday June 23, 2023, at Autumn Fields Adult Community in Hoopeston.  He was born April 18, 1928, in Iroquois County, the son of Lucien and Freida (Stock) Kuntz.  He married Gladys Otto on November 1, 1950, at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Hoopeston.  She preceded him in death. 

He is survived by five children, Ken (Dana) Kuntz of Hoopeston, IL, Mary (Jim) Hawley of Waukesha, WI, Ron (Jody) Kuntz of Hoopeston, IL, Susan (Mark) Wagoner of Hoopeston, IL, and Jayne Kuntz (Phil Chmielewski) of Champaign, IL; one daughter-in-law, Amy Kuntz of Bloomington, IL; one sister, 

 Marguerite Shoufler of Hoopeston, IL; 11 grandchildren, Andy (Kristina) Kuntz, Kristy (Zach) Langel, Abby (Phillip) McDonald, Katie Kuntz (Chris Turner), Heather (Matt) Olsen, Jimmy Hawley, Matthew (Alicia) Kuntz, Kerrie Kuntz, Daniel (Chelsea) Wagoner, Betsy (John) McLaughlin, and Emma Chmielewski, 16 great-grandchildren, Hadley and Kru McDonald, Beckett, Decker, and Harper Kuntz, Ryder and Emerson Langel, Julius and Violet Olsen, Graysha and Azalea Kuntz, Damon, Lee, Neil, and Nathan Wagoner, and Charlotte McLaughlin; and many nieces and nephews. 

He was also preceded in death by his parents, one son, David O. Kuntz, and sisters, Lillian Kuntz, Katherine Nease, and Mabel Farney. 

Charlie farmed and milked cows on his family farm for 27 years.  In 2002, he moved off the family farm and relocated to Hoopeston.   He served in the Army from November 1950 to November 1952.  He was the Highway Road commissioner in Fountain Creek Township for 19 years.  He attended the First Baptist Church in Hoopeston.  Charlie enjoyed telling stories, having coffee with his friends, and loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports.   

A visitation will be held 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL.   Per Charlie’s wishes a graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston with Pastor Adam Taubert officiating. Military rites will be accorded by the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384. 

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

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

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Michael Michelon, 69, of Rankin

Michael Michelon, 69, of Rankin, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 11am until 3pm, at Cox-Knapp Funeral Home in Paxton. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Helen Ruth Fredrickson, 91, of Paxton

Helen Ruth Fredrickson, 91, of Paxton, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, after a short illness.  Per Ruth’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 10:00 am until the 1:00 pm memorial service at Cox-Knapp Funeral Home in Paxton. A burial will follow at Glen Cemetery in Paxton. Services will be officiated by Pastor Randy Downing.

Alvin Grant Wilson, 91, of rural Danville

Alvin Grant Wilson, 91, of rural Danville, IL, passed away on Saturday June 17, 2023, at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville. He was born June 18, 1931, in Bismarck, IL, the son of Ray C. and Grace (White) Wilson. He married Leona Galyen on April 1, 1953, at her home in Washington, IL. She survives in rural Danville, IL.

He is also survived by two daughters, Alvena (Gary) Hudson of rural Danville, IL and Teresa (Robert) Warner of Urbana, IL; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven nieces; and five nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Miles; 4 sisters, Elsie, Ruth, Catherine, and June; three brothers, Dean, George, and Rex; two sisters-in-law, Betty and Orla; and one grandson, Marck Warner.

Alvin worked at Fleming Weller for thirty-two years as a concrete finisher and later worked at Drico as a millwright. He served in the United States Army Air Force. He was a member of the Chestnut Street Church of Christ in Hoopeston. Alvin enjoyed CB Radios, tinkering around in his garage, and collecting tractors. He also enjoyed going camping with his family and selling mini donuts at flea markets with his wife.

A visitation will be held 10:00- 11:30 A.M. Thursday June 22, 2023, 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. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Gary Milton and Rev. Bud McMasters officiating. Burial will follow in Gundy Cemetery in Bismarck, IL. Military rites will be accorded by the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Alvin to the Chestnut Street Church of Christ, 709 E. Chestnut St. Hoopeston, IL. 60942.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Timothyy Hopkins, 53, of Danville

Timothy Allen Hopkins, 53, of Danville, IL, passed away at 7:45 A.M. Friday June 16, 2023, at Arcadia Care in Danville, IL. He was born February 6, 1970, in Watseka, IL, the son of Gail (Drew) Hopkins. She survives in Danville.

He is also survived by one brother, Rex Gregory of Danville, IL and one niece, Rycelynne Sloan.

Timothy attended CrossRoads Christian Church in Danville. He enjoyed reading, going for walks and attending church with his church family.

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

Memorials may be made in memory of Timothy by donating a book to the Danville Public Library in his name.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Carroll Eugene Watson, 83, of Danville

Carroll Eugene Watson, 83, of Danville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, on June 12, 2023, with family by his side.

Carroll was born in Henning, Illinois, on November 14, 1939, to Glen and Leota (Grider) Watson.  He graduated from Henning High School, in 1957.

Carroll’s marriage of 53 years to Joyce (Fegett) began on August 29, 1969.  She survives.  In his younger years he was the pastor of the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church on Batestown Road.  In 2002, Carroll retired from Aramark Uniforms after 35 years of service.  He was a proud member of the Hillery Assembly of God Church, where he performed many duties which included being a greeter and the sign man.  He loved his church and church family greatly.

Carroll enjoyed fast cars and racing, especially with his son Glen.  He was known for keeping busy, he was always a man on a mission.  He loved going out for coffee and out to eat with his friends.  He loved and cared for animals of all kinds.  He was a member of TNR (Trap Neuter Return) and cared for many feral cats.  Mostly he loved his family and was devoted to them all.

Carroll is survived by his six children; Michael Watson of Oakwood, Todd (Vicki) Watson of Oakwood, Glen (Courtney) Watson of Fishers, Indiana, Jamie (Devon) Costello of Waterford, Michigan, Kim Watson of Danville and Adam (Amber) Watson of Oakwood; eleven grandchildren- Kayla Reed of Noblesville, Indiana, Marissa (Brett) Carroll of Fishers, Indiana, Cody Watson of Veedersburg, Indiana, Blake Watson of Danville, Ben Watson of Newman, Brock Watson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Carson Costello of Waterford, Michigan, Aria Costello of Westville, Indiana, Nick Arbuckle of Normal, Illinois, Jocelyn Wood of Oakwood and Johnee Watson of Oakwood; four great-grandchildren- Cora Carroll, Henry Carroll, Sawyer Reed and Ruby Watson; aunt- Colleen (Bill) Martin of Texas; and many close friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister- Linda Franklin.

A Celebration of Carroll’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Hillery Assembly of God, 19454 Henning Rd. Danville, IL 61834, with Pastor Kenny Young officiating.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, at the church.  Burial will follow the service in the Potomac Cemetery.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home, in Potomac, to assist them in honoring Carroll’s life.  Condolences may be shared with the family on his everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

Jackie Ray "Jack" Crawford, 70, of rural Williamsport, IN

Jackie Ray “Jack” Crawford, 70, of rural Williamsport, IN, passed away at 6:13 P.M. Wednesday June 7, 2023, at his home. He was born August 8, 1952, in Watseka, IL, the son of Frank and Estella Pearl (Cox) Crawford. He married Marilyn Sue Gray on June 17, 1989, in Danville, IL. She survives in rural Williamsport, IN.

He is also survived by one daughter, Amanda Lynn (John) Bowers; one stepson, Michael Wayne Ponder; three sisters, Marcella “Jacki” Crawford-Romine of Concord, NC, Melissa “Missy” (Elroy) Crawford-Huckleby of Lafayette, IN, and Melinda (Steve) Crawford of Bismarck, IL; three brothers, Frank (Darla) Crawford of Hoopeston, IL, Alan (Selena) Crawford of Hoopeston, IL, and Mark Crawford of Largo, FL; one granddaughter, Izabella Bowers; and one special nephew, Randy Wilson of Concord, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Travis Lee Crawford; his in-laws, Mary and Delbert Hansbrough; two sisters, Marsha Wilburn and Maria Crawford; one niece, Lori Dawn Gress; one nephew, Frank Crawford III, and one stepson, Jimmy Ponder.

Jack worked at Wabash as a forklift driver and later at Flex-N-Gate until his retirement. He enjoyed mushroom hunting and loved helping others do odd jobs, especially electrical work. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and no services will be held.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Kenneth Greenberg, 85, of rural Ambia, IN

Kenneth Wayne Greenberg of rural Ambia, IN, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette, IN.  He was born June 1, 1938, in Lafayette IN, the son of Kenneth and Pauline (Sturgeon) Greenberg. He married Margaret (Matthews) Greenberg on August 10, 1958, at the Christian Church in Ambia, IN, and they were married for almost 61 years at the time of Margaret’s death.

Kenneth is survived by four daughters (who he and his wife proudly introduced as Daughter #1, #2, #3 or #4), Becky Greenberg-Li of Avon, IN, Debra Greenberg-Hendren of Hoopeston, IL, Karen (Bryan) Greenberg-Umbanhowar of Rankin, IL, and Krista (Ben) Greenberg-Swisher of Indianapolis, IN. Survivors also include his brother, George (Linda) Greenberg, of Ambia, IN; two grandsons, Andrew Hendren and Kyle Morgan; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Greenberg, and his parents, Kenneth and Pauline Greenberg.

Kenneth was a life-long farmer with his brother, George Greenberg, and a pillar of the community. He was a member of the Ambia United Methodist Church where he served as a Trustee and the Treasurer for more than 50 years.  He also served on the Wellington, IL school board.

Kenneth and Margaret’s daughters were active in sports.  This led to his passion for volunteering.  He was an advocate, volunteer and HUGE fan of Benton Central’s High School sports programs but was especially dedicated to the high school girls’ basketball team.  He served as a volunteer for nearly 40 years and attended multiple games and practices every week.

Kenneth loved waffles with just the right amount of syrup, soft dinner rolls, corner pieces of cake (more icing), hearing his wife sing, Fords, and International Harvesters.  He loved sweater vests, sour apples from the apple tree on his farm, waterfalls and mountains, and lemon in his tea.  He loved ice cream in large bowls, and turkey dinners – especially the dressing and gravy.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. (IL time) / 11:00 a.m. (IN time) Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Ambia United Methodist Church, 208 S. 3rd St. Ambia, IN. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at Noon (IL time) / 1:00 p.m. (IN time) at the church, with Pastor C. Anne Kumeh officiating and Pastor Noel Whiteman assisting. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL.

Memorials may be made in Kenneth's honor to the Benton Central Girls’ Basketball Program or to the Pine Creek Church Camp with checks payable to INUMC with “Pine Creek” in the Memo.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Willow Marie Hall infant daughter of Caleb Hall and Annabelle Goble of Georgetown

It is with profound grief and sadness that we announce the death of our daughter, Willow Marie Hall. Willow was born on May 21, 2023, and passed away on June 1, 2023.

She is survived by her parents, Caleb Hall and Annabelle Goble of Georgetown, IL; one sister, Meela Mae Hall; grandparents, Andrew and Heidi Goble of Rossville, IL and Jake Hall of Westville, IL; great-grandparents, Cheryl and Mike Peters of St. Joseph, IL, David Goble of Hoopeston, IL, Gary and Lee Ann Strawser of Hoopeston, IL, Maggie Ritter of Westville, IL, and Thomas Moore of Westville, IL; and aunts and uncles, Libbie (Zachary) Woodby of Milford, IL, Madalyn Goble of Rossville, IL, Shanna Hall of Danville, IL, JT Hall of Danville, IL, Raiyanna Thomas, Savannah Thomas, and Joy Gabrielle Jones.

She was preceded in death by two uncles, Thomas Moore and T.L. Moore and her great-grandmother, Glenda Goble.

A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Thursday June 8, 2023, 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. Thursday at the funeral home with Mike Robling officiating. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery in Rossville, IL.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Willow to the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s Hospital, 211 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611.

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

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements

Jayne M. Birch, 58, of Hoopeston

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Jayne M. Birch, 58, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 4:00 P.M. Friday June 2, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born July 21, 1964, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Virgil and Betty (Foster) Cook. She married Richard “Rick” Birch on November 13, 1987, in Watseka, IL. He survives in Hoopeston.

She is also survived by one son, Richard “Ricky” Birch II (Mara) of Wellington, IL; two grandchildren, Aurora and Rhett Birch; and several sisters, brothers, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Jayne worked as a pharmacy tech for many years. She later worked at Casey’s in Hoopeston and most recently worked as customer support for Walgreens corporate office. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family.

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

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Jayne to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 756, Osceola, WI 54020-0756.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Bruce Alan Hedgecock, 65, of Hoopeston

Bruce Alan Hedgecock, 65, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 6:10 P.M. Wednesday May 30, 2023, at his home. He was born March 8, 1958, in Danville, IL, the son of Byron and Darlene (Larrabee) Hedgecock.

He is survived by two sons, Jason (Karyanna) Hedgecock of Rossville, IL and Alan Hedgecock of Clinton, IN; five grandchildren, Kylie Sabillón and Gracelynn, Elleannah, Legend, and Lillyan Hedgecock; and a special cousin, Phil Bailey, who was like a brother to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bruce worked at Schumacher’s and later at Eagle Wings in Rantoul for over twenty years until his retirement. He was a member of the Hoopeston Community Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed woodworking and had a love for cars and tinkering in his garage.

A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Monday June 5, 2023, at the Hoopeston Community Church of the Nazarene, 402 E. Honeywell Ave., Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Monday at the church. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Bruce to the Hoopeston Community Church of the Nazarene, 402 E. Honeywell Ave., Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

 

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