All Obituaries

Marjorie J. Hatfield, 88, of Savoy, formerly of Tolono and Charleston passed away at 8:41 AM, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Reflections Memory Care, Savoy. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Freese Funeral Home, Tolono with Rev. Tabitha Nelson officiating.  Entombment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Champaign.  Visitation will be from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Hatfield was born July 16, 1935 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter to...

Joanna was born on July 8, 1927, in Charleston, Illinois to Noel and Kathryn (Briscoe) Byrd. She graduated from Charleston High School in 1945, then moved to Indianapolis to study art. Upon returning to Charleston, she met the love of her life, Vernon Ingrum. They married on April 24, 1947, celebrating 67 years together in 2014, the year Vern passed. Joanna’s main passion in life was her family. She loved being a mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and, of course, dog mom. She...

Philip M. Brown, 72, of St. Joseph passed away at 7:19 PM Friday, November 17, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Philip was born on Sept. 29, 1951 in Danville, IL, son of Jack and Patricia (Gaydos) Brown. He married Cheryl A. Kemmer on Dec. 31, 1987 in Danville. Philip is survived by his wife, daughter, Amy Dorsey (Jake), sons, Ryan Roberts (Cara), Travis Brown (Samantha), and Mark Brown; grandchildren, Hanna, Patrick, Henry, Isabel, Owen, Jack; mother, Patricia Brown; brother,...

Marilyn Peters, 91 of St. Joseph, IL passed away at 1:31PM, November 16, 2023 at Amber Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, Urbana, IL. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Urbana, IL. Mrs. Peters was born June 21, 1932 in Charlotte, Michigan, daughter of Claude and Elsie Schartiger.  She married Ray G. Peters on June 25, 1950 at St. Joseph, IL.  He preceded her in death on December 30, 1999.  She is survived...

 Betty D. Bohlen, 91, of Savoy formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on November 14, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. She was born April 13, 1932 in Mahomet to Dale and Nellie  (Furnish) Warren. Betty attended schools in both Mahomet and Urbana.  Betty married Harm Bohlen Jr. on November 17, 1951 and moved to St. Joseph in 1955 to raise their family. Harm preceded her in death in 2015. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Charles and Vincent,...

Willodean (Roberts) Rusher, 83, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on November 7, 2023 at her home in Sidney. Willodean grew up in Kentucky and later lived in Urbana, St. Joseph, and Sidney, IL.  She married Bud B. Rusher on May 5, 1958.  They were married for 43 years until she was widowed in 2001.  She spent the remaining 20 years of her life with her partner Elba Shelby of Sidney. She was a stay at home mom and provider while raising her children.  She...

   Norman "Norm" Paul, 84, of Urbana passed away at 5:41 P.M. Tuesday October 31, 2023 at his home.  Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday November 4, 2023 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Urbana. Fr. Anthony Co will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Champaign. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the church.  Norm was born August 7, 1939 in Urbana. The son of Austin and Beulah (Dunn) Paul. He married...

  Phyllis A. McPherron, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away on Sunday, October 29, at home surrounded by family.  A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the St. Joseph United Methodist Church.  The service begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by a lunch. Visitation will  be from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at the church. Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph is managing the arrangements. Phyllis was born October 27, 1937, in...

 Arnold F. Rademacher 89, of Royal passed away at 2:56 A.M. Sunday October 29, 2023 at his home.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday November 2, 2023 at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal. Pastor's Jay Johnson and Emil Blobaum will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Royal. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph.  Arnold was born December 6, 1933 in Pilot Township. The son...

Thomas Arthur Reed of Tolono, IL passed away at 2:40 a.m. at OSF Heart of Mary Hospital in Urbana, Illinois after a very brief illness. He was 67 years of age. Tom was born June 14, 1956 at Burnham City Hospital, Champaign.  Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Josie C. and Dorothy Ilene Samson Reed. He was happy to live with both parents until their passing. His sisters are extremely grateful that he was there for them if they needed assistance of any sort. He was also preceded...