Marie E. Steiner, 89, Cissna Park, IL

Marie E. Steiner, 89, of Cissna Park, IL died Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Illinois Knights Templar Home in Paxton, IL.

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park, and from 1 pm on Sunday, Nov. 1 until the 2 p.m. service at Cissna Park United Methodist Church. The Rev. Janet Longtin will officiate. Burial will be in Rankin Union Cemetery in Rankin, IL.

Mrs. Steiner was born August 10, 1920 in Rankin, a daughter of Edward and Jennie Kuntz Ingold. She married Joseph J. Steiner on April 30, 1943 in Reno, NV. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2008.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Ross Butzow of Wellington; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Karen Steiner of Reedsburg, WI; three grandchidren and their spouses, Doug and Linda Butzow of Paxton, Andrea and Denny Glotzbach of Hoopeston and Anne Marie Steiner of Coon Rapids, MN; five great-grandchildren, Ryan, Gage and Emma Glotzbach, and Lincoln and Zoe Butzow; and one sister, Frances Oesch of Hopedale, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Steiner had been a homemaker and was a member of Cissna Park United Methodist Church. She was an avid seamstress and enjoyed crocheting, baking and gardening.

Memorials may be made to Cissna Park United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park.

Dorthy Jean Hendricks, 59, Rankin, IL

Dorthy Jean Hendricks, 59, of Rankin, IL died on Monday, October 26, 2009 at her home.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, until the 12 p.m. service at Knapp Funeral Home in Rankin. The Rev. Janet Longtin will officiate. Burial will be at Rankin Union Cemetery in Rankin.

Mrs. Hendricks was born March 29, 1950 in Paxton, IL, a daughter of Joe and Myrtle Leigh Roe. She married Delmer Dean Hendricks on July 6, 1990 in Danville, IL and he survives.

Other survivors include a cousin, Terry Walhood of Rockaway Beach, OR; one brother- and sister-in-law, Mark and Sherri Hendricks of Rankin; one nephew, Jeff Hendricks, and one niece, Alicia Hendricks, both of Rankin.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Hendricks was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; the Humane Society of the United States; and Rankin United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and flowers and loved her cats and dogs.

Memorials may be made to Rankin United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Rankin.

Wilford LeRoy Stevens, 75, Watseka, IL

Wilford LeRoy Stevens, 75, of Watseka, IL died on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Watseka Rehab and Health Care Center. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Mr. Stevens was born October 10, 1934 in Watseka, IL, a son of Ernest and Elsie Carlock Stevens. He married Patricia Hougland on November 27, 1959 in Alabama and she survives.

Other survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Willy Larsen of Chebanse, IL; two sons, Steven Stevens and his fiancee, Tina Huckleby of Milford, IL and Joe Stevens of Watseka; one sister, Wilda Wright of Woodland, IL;  one brother, Wendell Stevens of Payson, AZ; and four grandchildren.

Mr. Stevens had been in the U.S. Navy and was a farmer. He enjoyed bowling, racing and playing pool.

Arrangements by Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

Judith J. Howe, 57, Sheldon, IL

Judith J. Howe, 57, of Sheldon, IL died on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon, where services will be held at ll a.m. on Wednesday, October 28. Rev. Van Haas will officiate. Burial will be in Sheldon Cemetery.

Mrs. Howe was born October 8, 1952 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of Robert and Verna Knerr Rudisill. She married Gilbert K. Howe on November 6, 1983 in Watseka, IL. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2006.

Survivors include one son, Sean Howe of Tinley Park, IL; her mother, Verna Howe of Sheldon; her father and step-mother, Robert and Pat Rudisill of Kentland, IN; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Rodney Rudisill of Ohio, Craig Rudisill of West Lafayette, IN and Russell and Linda Rudisill of Rankin, IL; one sister and brother-in-law, Ginny and Bernie McGraw of Brook, IN; one step-brother, Scott Howe; and three step-sisters, Jana Henke, Deanna Cannon and Lisa Shields.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Bailey.

Mrs. Howe enjoyed music, drawing, playing cards and writing poetry.

Memorials may be made to the National Autism Association.

Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon.

Anita M. Hendershott, 82, Kankakee, IL

Anita M. Hendershott, 82, of Kankakee, IL, formerly of Chebanse, IL, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Miller Center in Kankakee.

Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, October 25 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 26, at the United Church of Chebanse. The Rev. Connie Williams-Moodie will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse.

Mrs. Hendershott was born May 29, 1927 in Chebanse, a daughter of Bernie J. and Mabel Lane Burling. She married Clifford “Doc” Hendershott on September 7, 1946 in Chebanse. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1988.

Survivors include three sons, Jay Hendershott of Los Angeles, CA, Alan “Tyke” Hendershott of Kankakee and Robert Hendershott of Lake Lure, NC; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Hendershott had been the Assistant Vice-President at Federated Bank. She was a member of the United Church of Chebanse, where she had been the Financial Secretary; a member of the Iroquois County Educational Secretaries Association; and the Past President of the Kankakee Chapter of the Bank Administration Institute.

Memorials may be made to the United Church of Chebanse or Donor’s Choice.

Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton was in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Uebele Strough, Gilman, IL

Margaret Uebele Strough, 93, of Gilman, IL died on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 until the 11 a.m. service at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. The Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will be at Lyman Twp. Cemetery in Roberts, IL.

Mrs. Strough was born April 10, 1916 in Olney, IL, a daughter of Alfred and Grace Mericle Legan. She married Herman Uebele on Nov. 24, 1934 in Roberts, IL. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1962. She later married Everett Strough on July 17, 1963 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 1987.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and George Harvick of Gilman, IL; one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Linda Uebele of Mahomet, IL; one sister, Jean Pratt of Springfield, IL; five grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her two husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; four sisters; one step-son; and one step-daughter.

Mrs. Strough was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Roberts and was active with Ladies Aid. She later attended the Onarga Christian Church in Onarga. She worked at Melinds Factory and retired in 1982 after 27 1/2 years of service. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, traveling and reading.

Memorials may be made to the Onarga Christian Church.

Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.

Everett L. McNeil, 85, Onarga, IL

Everett Lee McNeil passed away August 12, 2009.

He was born May 7, 1924, in rural Thawville, Illinois to Chester Lee and Ruth McNeil. Everett graduated from Onarga High School in 1942. He served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater in the occupation of France and Germany. He was honorably discharged on December 18, 1946. He then married Avalon Haas on June 7, 1947. They continued to farm in the Ridgeville/Onarga area for 46 years before retiring in 1993, spending winters at  their new home in Phoenix, Arizona. Everett was a member of the Onarga Methodist Church and also a lifetime member of the American Legion. No matter how busy Everett was with his farming and livestock, along with part time employment, he always had time to stop and talk to friends. He always made time to attend all school functions in which his children were involved. Everett’s passions included his family, dancing with Avalon, hunting with his coon dogs and bird dogs, raising his prized fighting chickens, and playing cards with his friends.

Everett is survived by his wife, Avalon, of 62 years; two daughters, Barbara McNeil of Marietta, Ohio and Diane (Mike) Lee of Hawesville, Kentucky; one son, Kenneth Lee (Kathy) McNeil of Geneva, Illinois; two grandsons, Kyle and Matthew McNeil; one brother, Wayne McNeil of Fowler, Indiana; three nephews, Mark McNeil of Seattle, Washington, Tim McNeil of Florida and Kevin McNeil of Fowler, Indiana; and one niece, Dee Ann (Ron) Storch of Peoria, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his oldest grandson, Johnathon Lee McNeil, on February 5, 2009.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at the Onarga Methodist Church. Rev. Elizabeth Reis and Rev. Tom Jones will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Onarga Methodist Church.

Arrangements are by Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.

Betty J. Albright, 84, Donovan, IL

Betty J. Albright, 84, of Donovan passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Iroquois Resident Home in Watseka.

Mrs. Albright was born October 5, 1925 in Martinton, a daughter of John F. and Tena Johnson Neal.  She married Byron Albright on February 23, 1946 in Martinton.  He preceded her in death on August 28, 1999.

Surviving are two nieces: Alice (Whitey) Davis and Phyllis Meier all of Watseka; one nephew: Larry (Claudia) Schultz of Sheldon and several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother: Wayne Neal.

Mrs. Albright was a member of the Donovan Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with visitation being held from 9:30-11:30 a.m.  Pastor Kevin Wolfe and Pastor Terry Horn will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Anne Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or Donor’s Choice.

Raymond Wolford, 81, Beaverville, IL

Raymond Glenn “Duke” Wolford, 81, of Beaverville died Friday, October 9, 2009 at Danville V.A. Medical Center in Danville.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2009  at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon with visitation from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Joe Hughes will officiate.  Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery, Donovan with military graveside rites by Watseka American Legion Post #23.

Mr. Wolford was born March 16, 1928, in Donovan, a son of Phillip Cyrus and Ruby Constance Winslow Wolford.  He married Eudora “Jackie” Carlson in April 1977 in Morocco, IN.  She preceded him in death on May 5, 1999.

Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law: Lester (Bea) Wolford of Beaverville and Elmer (Rosie) Wolford of Sugar Creek, TN.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Wolford served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Jessie William Ball, Sr., 76, Thawville, IL

Jessie William Ball, Sr., 76, of Thawville, IL died on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at his home.

Cremation rites will be accorded with burial at a later date in West Virginia.

Mr. Ball was born July 3, 1933 in Lex, WV, a son of William and Carolyn Witt Ball. He married Lucille Roberts in January, 1954 in Litwar, WV and she preceded him in death in October, 1969. He later married Betty Chandler on July 22, 1972 in Virginia and she survives.

Other survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jessie and Kat Ball, Jr. of Thawville; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lola and Robert Holmberg of Babson Park, FL, Carol and Louie Blackburn of Auburndale, FL and Linda Hartman of Thawville; five brothers; three sisters; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchidren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Ball was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Panther, WV. He enjoyed woodworking, watching movies and playing the guitar.

Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga, IL.

Vernon Clauss, 79, Cissna Park, IL

He was born December 17, 1929, the oldest child of Joe and Nettie (Young) Clauss. They preceded him in death. Vernon lived all of his life in the house in which he was born.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Cottingham Clauss whom he married on August 8, 1959. They were able to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this August with family and friends. Also surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Scott Newcomer, Goshen, IN; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jim and Lorraine (Preiss) Clauss, Tigard, OR; Jeff Clauss, Oldsmar, FL and his girlfriend, Melanie Dickey, Toronto, CA. Three grandsons survive; Nathan and Nicholas Newcomer and Noah Clauss. Also surviving are five sisters and two brothers. Erma Wieland, Dunlap, IL; Lois Beer, Milford, IN; Caroline Sever, Bloomington, IL; Lorna Clauss, Champaign, IL; Dorothy (Don) Holmes, Hoopeston, IL; Jerry (Karen) Clauss and Earl (Gloria) Clauss, both of Cissna Park. His sister Betty Feller-Zimmerman preceded him in death. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Vernon Clauss was a lifelong farmer in the Cissna Park area. For many years he operated a corn sheller. Vernon served on the Cissna Park Co-Op elevator board of directors for over twenty years. He was also a commissioner for the Pigeon Creek drainage district. He enjoyed singing and at one time was a member of A Natural High, a choral group in Iroquois County. He also loved to travel and enjoyed being able to take trips frequently. Vernon Clauss was a member of the Cissna Park Apostolic Christian Church.

Visitation will be at the Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, October 11 with services at the Apostolic Christian Church, Cissna Park at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 12. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

 

Thomas B. Davis, 75, Watseka, IL

Thomas B. Davis, 75, of Watseka, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, WI.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, October 16 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka. The Rev. Donald Love will officiate.

Mr. Davis was born May 20, 1934 in Milford, IL, a son of Jesse and Dorothy O’Donnell Davis. He married Melva Seggebruch on October 7, 1956 in Ash Grove and she survives.

Other survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Michele Davis of Vail, CO and Julie and David Vogt of Farmersburg, IA; one sister and brother-in-law, Myrna and Kenneth Christensen of Las Vegas, NV; and two grandchildren, Madelyn and Hayley Vogt.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Davis had been a mechanic at Uarco for twenty-eight years and farmed for many years. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka and Watseka American Legion. He enjoyed mowing lawns.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka or Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth.

Audrey A. Lamie, 91, Danforth, IL

Audrey A. Lamie, 91, of Danforth, IL, formerly of Ashkum, IL died on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, October 9, at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, at Assumption BVM Catholic Church in Ashkum. Rev. James Holup will officiate. Burial will follow at the L’Erable Catholic Cemetery in L’Erable.

Mrs. Lamie was born October 5, 1918, a daughter of Eugene and Babian Baron Lemenager. She married Kermit Lamie on June 28, 1937 in L’Erable, IL and he survives.

Other survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Beth Lamie of Kankakee, IL, Gary and Pat Lamie of Chebanse, IL and Jim and Leslie Lamie of Cheyenne, WY; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Arlyn Rabideau of L’Erable, IL and Sharlene and Al Zima of Washington, GA; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Mac Lemenager of Clifton, IL and Myron and Dorothy Lemenager of Kankakee, IL; one sister, Velma Grills of Clifton, IL; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one grandchild.

Mrs. Lamie was a homemaker. She was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church in Ashkum; Assumption BVM Council of Catholic Women; and the Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, cards, fishing, and attending community events.

Memorials may be made to Family’s Wishes.

Margaret Hofer, 74, Rankin, IL

Margaret Hofer, 74, of Rankin died on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and run until the 11:30 a.m. service on Saturday, October 10, at Knapp Funeral Home in Rankin, where Fr. Bo Schmitt will begin the service with the Rosary.

Mrs. Hofer was born October 26, 1934 in Loda, IL, a daughter of Raymond and Margaret Morris Cleary. She married Marvin Hofer on September 5, 1953 in Danville, IL and he survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Marvin Michael Hofer of Hoopeston, IL and Vernon Lee Hofer of Cary, NC; one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Jeanette and Gary Deck of Hoopeston, IL; two sisters, Ruth Fredrickson of Paxton, IL and Marcella Woodworth of Rantoul, IL; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Hofer was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 4826 of Hoopeston; the Lions Club; G member in Rankin; and the American Legion Auxiliary in Rockville, IN. She enjoyed bird-watching, fishing, camping and playing cards with her grandchildren.

Memorials May be made to Donor’s Wishes or the American Heart Association.

Graysen Malone White, Watseka, IL

Graysen Malone White of Watseka was stillborn on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at OSF St.  Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 8, at 1 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka. The Rev. Tom McCann will officiate.

Graysen is survived by his mother, Holly White and one brother, Garrett White of Watseka; and his maternal grandparents Neil and Phyllis White of Winchester, TN.

Myrtle B. Odle, 93, Milford, IL

Myrtle B. Odle, 93, of Milford, IL died on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 7, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford. The Rev. Robert Killion will officiate.

Mrs. Odle was born September 18, 1916 in Gilman, IL, a daughter of Leo Carl and Elizabeth Myrtle Meyers Yeaman. She married Bernie L. Odle on July 24, 1939 in Henderson, KY. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1985.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Doreene K. Odle of Sacramento, CA; and one grandson, Aaron L. Odle of Nashville, TN.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Helen Harrison.

Mrs. Odle was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Milford.

Memorials may be made to the Church of the Nazarene in Milford or the VA Hospital in Danville, IL.

Dawne Lewis, 79, Lombard, IL

Dawne Lewis, 79, of Lombard, IL died Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to the 7:00 p.m. service on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Lombard Gospel Church in Lombard, IL.

Mrs. Lewis was born November 13, 1929 in Cicero, IL, a daughter of Edward and Gladys Pohl Tetrev. She married Glenn Lewis in April, 1953 at the First Baptist Church in Berwyn, IL. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Holly and Robert Rice of Sheldon, IL and Tammy and George Webber of Oswego, IL; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Sue Lewis of Hampshire, IL and Charles and Teresa Lewis of Chicago, IL; one brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Gloria Tetrev of Elgin, IL; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Gladys and Robert Sible of Burr Ridge, IL and Carol and Norman Kurz of Calumet, MI; and eight grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Lewis was a homemaker. She was a member of the Lombard Gospel Church; a former PTA President; a Girl Scout leader for many years; and had been an election judge for over twenty years. Dawne connected with people. She took time to inquire, listen and share happenings with people she met. Her friendship was always sincere. Dawne’s memory was sharp even as her body took its toll.

Memorials may be made to the Lombard Gospel Church.