All Obituaries

 Patricia "Pat" Allen (Grandma Pat) passed away peacefully at home in Ogden on Sunday April 12, 2026, at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband and partner of 60 years, Richard "Dick" Allen, the love of her life.  Patty was a devoted mother to her two sons, Shawn (Karen) and Brian (June) who, along with their families, carry forward cherished memories of their mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren Austin (Tawna), Ryan (Cece) Matteo, and Luke brought ...

Juanita Ruth Downing, 96, of Rantoul passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born March 6, 1930 in Fithian to Joseph and Ettis (Musson) Jenkins.  Ruth was preceded by her parents, husband Howard Downing; two brothers and one sister.  Ruth is survived by daughters Sandra Downing and Sheri Harris; son in law Jack Harris; granddaughters Sharlene Harris and Stephanie Wilson; grandson in law Matthew Wilson; great grandchildren Xander, Audri, Jeniveve and Roane Wilson; sister Nora ...

Gwendolyn Naomi Gustafson, 98, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side at 1:00PM on April 6, 2026 at the Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Charleston, IL. Funeral mass will be 10:00 AM on Sat, April 11, 2026 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Philo.  Rev. Keith Walder will officiate.  Burial will be at Locust Grove Cemetery, Philo.  The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff and nurses at the Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care ...

 James "Jim" Hacker, 87, of St. Joseph passed away at 7:28 P.M. Tuesday March 31, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday April 6, 2026 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana.  Jim was born August 30, 1938 in Urbana. The son of Lawrence and Helen (Wingler) Hacker. He married Judith Pierce on March 19, 1961. She preceded him in death on September 15, 2019.  He is survived by his children, Brenda (Chris) ...

 Doris Marie (Lear) Deremiah, 100, of Paxton formerly of St. Joseph passed away peacefully at Accolade Health Care on Fulton, Paxton, Sunday March 29, 2026 surrounded by her family.  Doris was born July 24, 1925 in Hannibal, Mo near the lighthouse by the Mississippi River. She was the daughter of Flossie (Wilcox) Lear and Andrew Perry Lear. She graduated from Hannibal High School in 1945 and attended Hannibal La Grange college. She married Arlo W. Deremiah on January 30, 1947 at ...

Marion Carl Hildreth “Moe”, 86 of Tolono passed away at 11:35AM, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Visitation will be from 10:00AM to 12:00PM on Friday April 3, 2026 at Freese Funeral Home, Tolono with services to follow with Dianna Stiegler (niece of Marion) officiating.  Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens.  Marion was born July 31, 1939 at Burnham City Hospital, a son to Robert and Velna Hildreth.  He was married to ...

Bill Cain, age 72, of St. Joseph passed away on Saturday March 21 st . He was born in Urbana, Il on June 5, 1953. He was the son of Wayne and Doris Cain (Cress). He is survived by his siblings Roche (Heather) Cain of St. Joseph, Pat (Steve) Simko Ogden Darlene (John) Kiser Champaign Mike (Lynn) Cain Bill was a devoted father to his three children: son Wayne (Heather) of Fithian son Tyler (Gina) Cain of Fithian and daughter Missy (Matt) Gray of Kingston Springs, Tn. He cherished his ...

Jeffrey Lynn Fisher, 64 years old, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong farmer, passed away on March 6th, surrounded by the love of his family. His life was defined by faith, hard work, and a deep commitment to the people he cherished. Jeff is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Susie, whom he met during his time at Illinois State University. Their love began on campus and grew into a lifetime partnership filled with devotion, laughter, and unwavering support. Together ...

 Marvin Duitsman 90, of Ogden passed away peacefully at home on Thursday March 5, 2026.  Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday March 13, 2026 at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal. Pastor Richard Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Royal. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the church.  Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph is in charge of arrangements. Marvin was born April 5, 1935 in Ogden Township. The son of ...

Stephen Weisman, 74 of Homer passed away at 5:32 AM, Friday, February 27, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Freese Funeral Home, Sidney with Pastor Scott Millis officiating.  Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sidney.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Weisman was born January 11, 1952, in Champaign a son to LeRoy Weisman and Ellen Parmar.  He married Cynthia Booe on ...