All Obituaries

 Fredricka "Fritzi" K Pardick (nee Kraus), 83, of Ogden passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 26th, 2023. Fritzi was born on September 11, 1939 in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Walter and Henrietta Kraus. She is survived by her three daughters Michelle Pardick and Jennifer Pardick of Rantoul, Trisha Bailey of Tolono, one son - Christopher Pardick of Wisconsin, 7 grandkids, and 3 great grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Michael...

Donald L. White, 80, of Ogden passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Don was born January 21, 1943 in Urbana, the son of Leonard and Lorena White.  He married Judith A. Thompsen on February 14, 1965 at St. John Lutheran Church in Royal, Illinois.   He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Michelle Harris of Heyworth and Laura (Aaron) Ketchum of Ogden, and six grandchildren:  Olivia, Kenneth, Diana, Jonathan, Hunter, and James.    He is...

 Frances Doyne Proudfit, 98, of Savoy passed away at 2:09 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the Windsor of Savoy.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Doyne was born January 31, 1925 in St. Joseph. The daughter of Oscar and Hazel (Fisher) Hissong. She married Willard "Bill" Proudfit on August 10, 1946. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1997.  She is survived by her sister Margy (Francis) Osterbur of Savoy, along with several nieces and...

 Richard Lintner Sumption, 77, of St. Joseph passed away at 3:21 P.M. Sunday May 14, 2023 at Farmers City Rehabilitation and Health Care, Farmers City.  He was born on May 1 ,1945 in St. Louis, MO. the son of Merle R. and Lois (Lintner) Sumption.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Dorothy Engman..  In 1947 , the family moved to St. Joseph where he resided the rest of his life. Mr. Sumption attended St. Joseph schools and then graduated from Eaastern...

Margaret Pribble, 96, passed away at 9:45AM, Sunday May 14, 203 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  She was born March 21, 1927 in rural Sidney, the daughter to Elmer and Nellie (Johnson) Denny.  She married Ray Pribble on November 13, 1950.  He passed away on January 7, 2012.  She is survived by their son Bradley of Broadlands.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers; Murrell, Harold, and Byron, and a sister, Helen. After graduation from Sidney...

 Doug Stevens 58, of Ogden passed away at 7:11 P.M. Monday May 8, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  A celebration of Doug's life will be held from 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Friday May 12, 2023 at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph.  Doug was born December 2, 1964 in Danville. The son of Ronald L. and Sharon (Jones) Stevens.  He is survived by his mother of Ogden. Son Derek Stevens of Bloomington. Daughter Erin Stevens of Sadorus. Brothers Scott...

Romayne Clare “Wick” Wicklund, born September 7, 1929 in Rockford, IL, the son of Dorothy Irene Rowley and Roy Wicklund. He passed on Sunday, May 7th 2:35pm at Arbor Rose, Tolono, IL.   He graduated East High School, attended the University of Illinois through Navy ROTC, earning a Bachelor’s in Journalism and later attended the U of I Law School, earning his law degree. After completing Officer Training, he served as a journalist in the Persian Gulf and traveled...

Everett Leslie Prutsman, 92, of Tolono passed away at 2:05AM, Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Arbor Rose, Tolono. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Freese Funeral Home, Tolono.  There will be a graveside service at 2:00 PM, Sunday May 14, 2023 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Milford. Mr. Prutsman was born June 23, 1930 in Milford, a son to Otis and Caroline, Buss Prutsman.  He married Lois LaVonne York on October 13, 1951, she preceded in death on December 1,...

William “Bill” Carlisle February 26, 1944, to May 6, 2023 William Randall Carlisle, 79, died May 6, 2023, in Villa Ridge, Illinois, of complications from cancer. Born February 26, 1944, in Urbana, Illinois, to Harry Randall and Susie Ellen (Wells) Carlisle, Bill was raised in Royal, Illinois. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1962. The next year, Bill enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard. He received an honorable discharge in 1969. Also in 1969, he entered...

 Thomas A. McPherron 85, of St. Joseph passed away at 8:11 A.M. Friday May 5, 2023 OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.  A Celebration of Life service will be held in June at the St. Joseph United Methodist Church, with the date to be announced. Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. joseph is in charge of arrangements.  Tom was born December 2, 1937 in Lansing, MI. The son of Ernest and Bertha (Fassler) McPherron. He married Phyllis Reese on March 29, 1956 in...