All Obituaries

Sharon J. Struck died Saturday, 9 May 2026. Sharon Struck was born in Champaign on 21 Jan 1941 to Leslie Ray and Marie Nora (Sitts) Mitchell. Sharon grew up in Champaign, IL, graduating from Champaign High School, class of ’59, and attending Commercial College. Sharon spent a decade in Florida as co-owner of Splendid Co., an architectural accessory company. After moving back to IL, she was employed at Buhrmester Accounting and later at ASC, retiring in 2013. During this time, she ...

Rozella Stewart, 84, of Sadorus passed away Tuesday April 21, 2026. Rozella was born December 7, 1941, in Stringtown, IL to Bernard and Elizabeth Wilhelm Hahn. She graduated from Unity High School in 1959 and attended college at the University of Illinois and later at Parkland College. She married C. M. “Junior” Stewart in 1961. He survives. Also surviving are her 4 children: Joan (Al) Clark, Lori (Bernie) Magsamen, Terri (Mike) Haines and Mark (Lauri) Stewart. Grandchildren: ...

 Josephine "Jody"  Payne, 86 of St. Joseph formerly of Fithian passed away at 1:03 A.M. Sunday April 19, 2026 at her home.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday April 25, 2026 at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph. Rev John Cody will officiate. Inurnment will be in Stearns Cemetery, Fithian. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Saturday.  Jody was born on May 5, 1939 in Hollywood, CA. The daughter of Lional J. and ...

Dr. James H. Finnell (Doc) 94, of St. Joseph, formerly of Gilman, passed away Saturday April 18, 2026 at Amber Glen Memory Care, Urbana. Jim was born June 15,1931 in Pontiac, IL. The son of Walter and Leota (Carlin) Finnell. He married Shirley Ann Carney in Rantoul, lL. She preceded him in death on February 15, 2026. He is survived by his daughter Kim (Husband Terry Hill) Blair of St. Joseph. Grandchildren Megan (Jason) Wheatley of St. Joseph, Mitch Blair of Newport Beach, CA, and Maddie ...

Dallas Lloyd Hardig, 88, of Farmer City, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare in Savoy. Dallas “Lloyd” was born in Tuscola on June 10, 1937, to his mother, Margaret E. Hardig (Taylor), and his father, Dallas W. Hardig. He was a self-taught man with many talents. From a very early age, he helped his family on the farm. A favorite story he often told was that “he milked the cows before he was tall enough to get on the stool.” He worked for ...

 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 ...