All Obituaries

Lynn Edward Montgomery of Tolono passed away August 15, 2022 at his home, after a courageous battle with COVID 19 and cancer. He was born March 15, 1943 to Sherman and Helen (Bretzlaff) Montgomery.  He married Judy (Ruhnow) Montgomery on April 30, 1966.  He leaves behind his wife, Judy of 56 years, son, Mark (Debbie) Montgomery of Tolono, daughter, Mindy (Donnie) Spencer of Tolono, grandchildren, Tyler Spencer, Kelsey Montgomery, Cody Montgomery, Travis Spencer,...

Everett “Bud” Bussard, 86 of Urbana, passed away at 4:31AM, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 13, 2022 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Philo with Rev. Keith Walder officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, Saturday at the church.  Freese Funeral Home, Sidney is assisting with arrangements. Bud was born June 14, 1936 in Collison, Il, a son to Guy and Mary McMasters...

Stella Louise Pitts, 75 of Homer passed away at 5:50 PM Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral services will be at noon, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Freese Funeral Home, Sidney.  Burial will be at GAR Cemetery, Homer.  Visitation will be from 10AM to noon, Wednesday at the funeral home. Louise was born March 9, 1947 in Barren County, KY, a daughter to Sydney and Melvina Key.  She married Thomas “Bud’ Pitts on July 21, 1962 in...

 Ernest Osterbur, 96 of Ogden passed away at 3:23 P.M. Friday August 5, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday August 10, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal. Pastor Emil Blobaum will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Royal. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the church.  Ernest was born August 20,1925 on the family farm in Ogden Township where he spent most of his life....

 Carol J. Coleman, 84, of Sidney passed away at 6:25 P.M. Sunday July 31, 2022 at Country Health, Gifford.  Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday August 3, 2022 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sidney.   Carol was born August 20, 1937 at Sidney. The daughter of Norval and Beulah (Miller) Smith. She married Jack Coleman December 20, 1980 in Champaign. He survives.  She is also survived by her sons; Steve Osterbur and Kenny Osterbur both of Royal. Stepdaughters Joleen...

Mildred (Millie) Bonnell of Savoy, formerly of Sidney, ended her earthly journey of July 30, 2022.  Mille was born in Dieterich, Illinois on August 26, 1925, the daughter of Norman and Emelie Gerth Lewis.  She married Clarence Bonnell Jr. in 1946 and he preceded her in death in 1970.  Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Templeman (Don) and Ann Wright; five grandchildren, Thad Terven, Michelle Hallbeck, Jon Templeman, Joel Templeman, and Lia Templeman, 14 great...

 Lelah Dittman, 92, of Urbana passed away at 5:05 P.M. Friday July 29, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday August 3, 2022 at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign.  Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph is in charge of arrangements.  Lelah was born December 1929 at Sidney. the daughter of Ben Dittman.   She is survived by her nephew Chris (Debbie) Dittman of St. Joseph. great nieces...

Carl "Scott" Hunter 81 of St. Joseph passed away at 1:30 A.M. Wednesday July 27, 2022 at Clark-Lindsey, Urbana.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Monday August 1, 2022 at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph. Pastor Kathy Murphy will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Scott was born October 14, 1940 at Urbana. The son of Carl E. and Edna (Scott)...

Lois Mae Wade Brummet died in Hemet, CA on July 11th, 2022. For the past two and a half years, she was cared for by daughter Sue and her husband George in their home. She was born on October 28, 1923 in Greenup, Illinois to Jesse Delbert Wade and Ruth Millie Glenn Wade. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles Lowell Brummet, sisters Clella (Charlie) Barrett, Elnora (Walter) Keils, brothers Gareld (Gloria), Lowell (Lottie) and Doyle (Wanda). She is survived by brothers...

Joe T. Smith, 86 of Sidney passed away at 2:58PM, Monday, July 11, 2022 at Newman Rehab and Health Care Center, Newman. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Broadlands United Community Church, 300 Lincoln St, Broadlands with Rev. Jessica and Rev. Zach LeCrone officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11AM, Saturday at the church.  A lunch will follow the service at the church.  Burial will be at a later time. Mr. Smith was born April 28,...