All Obituaries

JoAnn Katherine Lannon, 86 of rural Sidney passed away in the early morning on Saturday September 18, 2021.             She was born on November 19, 1934 daughter of Otto and Marie (Laley) Kleiss.  JoAnn married Maurice Lannon at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on November 21, 1953.  They lived, farmed and raised their family in rural Sidney.             She will be...

Mark Wilbur, 37, of Urbana passed away at 9:56PM, Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Visitation will be from 5 to 7PM, Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Freese Funeral Home, Sidney with the rosary at 4:30PM.  Mr. Wilbur was born September 8, 1984 in Urbana, a son to Robert and Regal Martin Wilbur.  He married Kelly Redmon on March 24, 2020 in Philo, she survives.  Also surviving are his father Robert Wilbur of Philo, a daughter; Madison Wilbur,...

Connie Marie Kirby Jordan, 72 of rural Urbana, formerly of St. Joseph, sang her way into heaven on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  She passed away at home. Connie was born July 24, 1949 in Paxton, to Lawrence and Eva Kirby, who preceded her in death.  Connie had two brothers, Eugene of Champaign and Larry (Jennifer)of Rantoul. Connie was married on July 28, 1972 to Gary Jordan and they had three sons, Jacob (Jeanetta) of Tompkinsville, KY, Joshua (Lamonica) of Dublin, TX and...

Lisa Chesnut passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 after experiencing an aneurysm at home. Lisa was born on January 23, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth and Luanne Johnson. She moved to Champaign, Illinois in 1975 to begin her life in the area. Lisa married Lee Chesnut on April 26, 1980. Born to this marriage were three wonderful sons: Christopher (Emily) of Elkhart, Indiana, Jason of Homer, Illinois, and Andrew (Blair) of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee. She...

Kerrin Kay Overholt, 78, of St. Joseph died Tuesday, Sept 14, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.  She passed peacefully surrounded by family.   She was born April 12, 1943 in Peoria, IL to Helen (Kay) & Fred Goings.  She was a devoted Certified Nursing Assistant at Burnham Hospital and later Champaign County Nursing Home where she retired.  Kerrin is preceded in death by her husband Larry Overholt.  She is survived by two sons, Doug Pettyjohn (Alice)...

BJ Hackler, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away at 5:00 pm, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 as he joined the love of his life, Dixie, for their upcoming 60th wedding anniversary. BJ was born January 21, 1938, in Ridgefarm, IL, the son of Olen and Frances Hackler.  He grew up in Ridgefarm and after graduating from Ridgefarm High School, graduated beauty school in Danville.  A quick study, BJ was cutting hair, rolling rollers and wrapping permanents early in the 6 month program – the...

Dolores (Dee) Mary Stierwalt, 89, of Sadorus passed away at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, at University Rehab, Urbana, from the effects of a stroke. Dee was born Feb. 6, 1932, in Pesotum to Mary (Schumacher) and Otto Reinhart. She was married to Bob Stierwalt for 62 years at the time of his death on Dec. 12, 2012. Upon their marriage, Dee made her home in Sadorus in partnership with Bob in their farming life. Bob and Dee raised seven children on the farm and are survived by Gail...

Patricia A. "Patty" Myers, 86, of Urbana formerly of Fithian passed away at 1:12 P.M. Sunday September 5, 2021 at her home.   Private services will be held. Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph is in charge of arrangements.  Patty was born June 25, 1935 at Indianapolis, IN. The daughter of Raymond and Edith (Phillips) Sanks. She married William G. "Bill" Myers on April 14, 1954. He preceded in death on October 11, 2010.  She is survived...

Sherry L. Bivens, 74, of St. Joseph passed away at 2:13 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 802 E. Douglas Ave., St. Joseph. Pastor Andrew Jones will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph, is handling arrangements. Sherry was born Nov. 14, 1946, in St. Louis, the daughter of...

 Lyla L. Schmall 90 of St. Joseph formerly of Champaign passed away at 6:45 P.M. Thursday September 2, 2021 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living, Chrisman.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday September 7, 2021 at Bellflower Cemetery, Bellflower.  Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph is in charge of arrangements.  Lyla was born August 27, 1931 at Gibson City. The daughter of Henry and Fern (Bone) May. She married Donald Schmall on December...