Katherine “Kitty” Jensen, 81, Clifton, IL

Katherine “Kitty” Jensen, 81, of Clifton, IL passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 at Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home in Clifton.

Visitation will run from 4-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton, with a 5:30 p.m. Prayer Service. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton. Rev. Vern Arseneau will officiate. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Clifton.

Mrs. Jensen was born March 28, 1928 in Lansing, IL, a daughter of Charles Edward and Jennie Hoekesma Mitchell. She married Arnold W. Jensen on July 26, 1947 in Clifton and he survives.

Other survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Trudie and Ben Imhauser of Chebanse and Jeanette Ponton and special friend, Bob Berns of Clifton; one son and daughter-in-law, Durl and Donna Jensen of Snellville, GA; one sister- and brother-in-law,  Norma and Merrill “Moe” Lareau of Gilman; one brother- and sister-in-law, Maynard and Ruth Jensen of Ashkum, IL; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; one brother; and one granddaughter, Julie Ponton.

Mr. Jensen had worked as a nurse’s aide. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, St. Peter’s CCW and the Lioness Club. She enjoyed crocheting, painting and gardening.

Memorials may be made to Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home in Clifton.

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Darrel M. Cailteux, 82, Danforth, IL

Darrel M. Cailteux, 82, of Danforth, IL, formerly of the Clifton area, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Cremation rites will be accorded with a Memorial Mass to be held at a later date.

Mr. Cailteux was born Nov. 29, 1927 in rural Clifton, IL, a son of Herman and Lena Leveque Cailteux.

Survivors of Mr. Cailteux include three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Glynis Cailteux of Martinton, IL, Terry and Laurie Cailteux of McKinney, TX and Dean and Teresa Cailteux of Clifton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Milton Hull of Clifton and Janet and Mike Hooker of Paragould, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Mardelle and Louie Schuh of Papineau, IL; one brother and sister-in-law, Elwood and Roselma Cailteux of Ashkum, IL;  thirteen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one sister, Roselma Clocksin; one daughter-in-law, Diana Cailteux; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Cailteux was of the Catholic faith. He was a farmer until 1970 and then was a millright. He was a Shriner, a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Loyal Order of Moose, F.O. Elks and member and former President of Local 1699 AF of L. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Memorial may be made to Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth.

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Diana Marie Hall, 53, Rockville, IN

Diana Marie Hall, 53, of Rockville, IN passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Visitation will run for two hours prior to the 2 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, Feb. 27 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Rev. Jan Horne will officiate. Interment will be at Ashkum Cemetery in Ashkum, IL.

Diana was born Feb. 5, 1957 in Kankakee, IL, a daughter of Donald and Patsy Leisure Peters.

Survivors of Diana include two daughters and one son-in-law, Cecilia and Danny VanDevender and Angela Sanchez, all of Rockville, IN; one son, Donald W. Peters of Rockville; her father, Donald E. Peters of Buckingham, IL; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Denise and David Rosenboom of Buckingham; Sherry and Andy Coy of Bradley and Shirley Yoder of Rockville; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by  her mother, Patsy Peters and one son, Marcus.

Diana had been a dietary manager in a nursing home.

Memorials may be made to Family’s Wishes.

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Betty J. McGuire, 78, Onarga, IL

Betty J. McGuire, 78, of Onarga, IL passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at the Gilman Healthcare Center in Gilman, IL.

Visitation will run from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. Rev. James Small will officiate. Interment will be at Onarga Cemetery in Onarga, IL.

Betty McGuire was born Sept. 26, 1931 in Danforth, IL, a daughter of Bernard and Helen Decker Schriefer.

Survivors of Betty include one son, Greg McGuire of Onarga; one brother, Ron Decker of Onarga; two grandchildren, Austin and Megan; and one great-grandchild, Corbin.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Harold Decker.

Betty was employed by Louis Melinds in Onarga for many years. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed life and spending time with her grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

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Richard E. “Dick” Peters, 65, Watseka, IL

Richard E. “Dick” Peters, 65, of Watseka, IL passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at his home.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Thursday, Feb. 18, also at the funeral home. Rev. Lee Ryan will officiate. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka, IL. Graveside military rites will be provided by Watseka American Legion Post #23 and the Iroquois County VFW Post #7450.

Mr. Peters was born Feb. 16, 1944 in Watseka, IL, a son of Donald and Dorothy Watts Peters. He married Patricia Traxler on April 27, 1968 in Watseka, IL and she survives.

Other survivors include one daughter and special friend, Dawn Peters of Watseka and David Peters of Earl Park, IN; one son and special friend, Shawn Peters and Bobbi Lee of Watseka; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Shirley and Larry Smith of Watseka, Mary Barnard of Midland, TX and Ginger and David Howe of Sheldon; eight grandchildren, John Kidwell, Austin Kidwell, Katie Kidwell, Samantha Fisher, Madelyn Peters, Ashton Peters, Hunter Lee and Lucas Lee; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Peters served in the U.S. Army. He was Water Superintendent for the City of Watseka for thirty-five years. He was a member of St. Edmund’s Catholic Church in Watseka and was a former member of the Watseka American Legion Post #23. He enjoyed horses and rodeos.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

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Donald A. Burnett, 88, Onarga, IL

Donald A. Burnett, 88, of Onarga, IL passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday, Feb. 17, also at the funeral home. Rev. Elizabeth Reis will officiate. Burial will be at Onarga Cemetery in Onarga, IL. Military graveside rites will be provided by the Onarga American Legion Post #551.

Mr. Burnett was born Nov. 19, 1921 in Delrey, IL, a son of Alva and Minnie Mormon Burnett. He married Irene Bretzman on July 3, 1951 in Onarga, IL and she survives.

Other survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Sandra Eshleman of Watseka, Barbara Thorne of Onarga, Christine and Charles Barham of Strawn, IL and Peggy and Earl Dennison of Rantoul, IL; one son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Nancy Rohr of Green Cove Springs, FL; two sisters, Lucy Hall of Indiana and Betty Gagne of California; two brothers, Robert Burnett of Tucson, AZ and Richard Burnett of Urbandale, IA; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and two great-great-granchildren.

Preceding Mr. Burnett in death were his parents, two sisters and one daughter.

Mr. Burnett was a carpenter for Zirkle Construction and Stoller & Morrow in Fairbury and was a member of Carpenter’s Local. He was also a member of the Onarga United Methodist Church in Onarga and the Onarga American Legion Post #551 and the VFW.

Memorials may be made to the Onarga United Methodist Church.

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Frieda Krumwiede, 86, Cissna Park, IL

Frieda Krumwiede, 86, of Cissna Park passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL.

Mrs. Krumwiede was born February 14, 1923, in Ash Grove Twp., IL, a daughter of Henry and Emilie Hoppe Seggebruch.  She married Adolph F. “Audy” Krumwiede on February 15, 1940.  He preceded her in death on December 5, 2001.

Surviving are two daughters, Ruth Ann (Elroy) Cluver of Buckley, IL and Janice (Marvin) Fritchley of Cissna Park; two sons, Ronald (Shirley) Krumwiede and Richard (Glenda) Krumwiede both of Cissna Park; one brother, Melvin (Marlene) Seggebruch of Onarga; one sister, Ruth E. Cluver of Cissna Park; eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, eleven step-great-grandchildren and twelve step-great-great-grandchildren.

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

Mrs. Krumwiede was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ash Grove where she served as custodian for 17 years.  She was an active member of St. John’s Ladies Aid for 40 years.  Frieda enjoyed making quilts and Chrismons ornaments and was an avid Cubs fan.  She and her husband farmed for many years and retired in Cissna Park.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, February 15 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ash Grove.  The Rev. Kevin Wendorf will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, February 14 at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park and 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ash Grove or Donor’s Choice.

Wendell H. Taden, 84, Watseka, IL

Wendell H. Taden, 84, of Watseka, IL passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee, IL

Visitation will run for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Rev. Joe Dapelo will officiate. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Crescent City, IL.

Mr. Taden was born July 31, 1925 in Crescent Twp. in Iroquois County, IL, a son of Johann and Helena Gocken Taden.

Survivors of Mr. Taden include one brother, Harold Taden, of Watseka and one sister, Marie Fawbush, also of Watseka.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.

Mr. Taden was a truck driver and mechanic. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Memorials may be made to Family Wishes.

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Richard L. DeLong, 80, Fowler, IN

Richard L. DeLong, 80, of Fowler, IN passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at Green Hill Manor in Fowler, IN.

Visitation will run for two hours prior to the 11 a.m. Memorial Service on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Rev. Gary Milton will officiate. Interment will be at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland, IL.

Mr. DeLong was born Feb. 6, 1930 in Cutmer, IL, a son of Bert and Viola Mahan DeLong. He married Beverly Comer on Dec. 18, 1949 in Stockland, IL and she survives.

Other survivors of Mr. DeLong include one daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Dan Gregory of Watseka; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Craig and Denise DeLong of Stockland and Billy DeLong of Gilman, IL; one daughter-in-law, Ingrid Schwenneker of Alabama; six grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Betty Sennett; one son, Douglas DeLong; one granddaughter, Katie DeLong; and one great-grandson, Jason Hedden.

Mr. DeLong was a life-long farmer in the Stockland area. He was a member of the Milford Christian Church and he was an avid gardener.

Memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice – 103 S. Grant Street; Fowler, IN 47944 or the Stockland Ambulance and Fire Department.

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Mardell I. Maltman, 76, Onarga, IL

Mardell I. Maltman, 76, of Onarga, IL passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center in Belleville.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 at the Onarga Cemetery in Onarga, IL. Rev. Elizabeth Reis will officiate.

Mrs. Maltman was born Sept. 27, 1933 in Onarga, IL, a daughter of Harold and Jeannette Michaels Kincade. She married William “Bill” H. Maltman on June 20, 1952 in Champaign, IL and he preceded her in death on January 22, 2010.

Survivors of Mrs. Maltman include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert E. and Paula Maltman of Centralia, IL and Wayne A. Maltman of Illinois; two daughters and one son-in-law, Vickie J. and Garry Cole of Colfax, IL and Cindy Green of Bloomington, IL; seven grandchildren, James, Sarah, Alesha, Ashlei, Haleigh, Jennifer and Chelsi; two great-grandsons, Anthony and Colton James; two brothers, Gene Hastings of Lady Lake, FL and Butch Kincade of Houston, TX; and one niece, Angie Reid of Fairbury, IL.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Gerry Corvillian.

Mrs. Maltman loved to do rebating with coupons.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

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Raymond “Raymie” Carlson Jr., 58, Sheldon, IL

Raymond “Raymie” Carlson Jr., 58, of Sheldon, IL passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

Visitation will run from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon, where services will be held  at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. Rev. Van Haas will officiate. Interment will be at the Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon, IL.

Mr. Carlson was born Sept. 30, 1951 in Watseka, IL, a son of Raymond E. and Donna J. Seibring Carlson Sr. He married Patsy L. Williamson on June 21, 1975 in Donovan, IL and she survives.

Other survivors of Mr. Carlson include one son, Rick E. Carlson of Sheldon; his mother, Donna Carlson of Donovan; one brother, Michael Carlson of Sheldon; one sister, Peggy Paro of Watseka; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Carlson was the Warehouse Manager at Canady Labs. He was a member of the Sheldon Church of Christ, where he served as elder, Sunday School teacher, Superintendent and Church Board Secretary. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved to help others.

Memorials may be made to the Sheldon Church of Christ.

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Virginia V. Bishopp, 93, Sheldon, IL

Virginia V. Bishopp, 93, of Sheldon, IL passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at Sheldon Healthcare Center in Sheldon, IL.

Visitation will run from 3-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11. Rev. Van Haas will officiate. Interment will be at Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon, IL.

Mrs. Bishopp was born April 22, 1916 in Traverse City, MI, a daughter of Harold and Agnes Dumbrille Verrill. She married Barton J. Bishopp on June 20, 1936 in Sheldon, IL and he preceded her in death on July 19, 1988.

Survivors of Mrs. Bishopp include one son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Louise Bishopp of Lafayette, IN; two daughters and one son-in-law, Ann Bishopp of Palatine, IL and Mary and Steve Hardesty of West Lafayette, IN; three brothers, Paul Verrill of California, Douglas Verrill of Colorado and Bernard Verrill of Stoughton, WI; and seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

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

Mrs. Bishopp graduated from Goodland High School and St. Joseph College. She was a teacher and was the Sheldon librarian for several years. She was a member of the United Church of Sheldon.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Grace C. Walwer, 91, Watseka, IL

Grace C. Walwer, 91, of Watseka, IL passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at Watseka Rehab and Healthcare Center in Watseka.

Visitation will run for one hour prior to the 2 p.m. service on Thursday, Feb. 11 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Dr. Charles A. Witte will officiate. Interment will be at Prairie Dell Cemetery in Iroquois, IL.

Mrs. Walwer was born April 12, 1918 in Iroquois, IL, a daughter of George and Anna Albright Easter. She married Charles W. Walwer on Aug. 16, 1935 in Crescent City, IL and he preceded her in death on May 2, 1972.

Survivors of Mrs. Walwer include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Mary Lou Walwer of Winter Haven, FL and Dennis and Carolyn Walwer of Woodland; one brother, Lowell Easter of Champaign; twelve grandchildren, thirty-five great-grandchildren and thirty-seven great-great- grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers; one son, Charles; and two daughters, Katherine Walwer and Mary Fry.

Mrs. Walwer had worked at Western Condensor for many years and also worked in retail stores. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Watseka, the Grandmother’s Club and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, bingo and latch-hook crocheting.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

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Erwin H. Tiarks, 87, Cissna Park, IL

Erwin H. Tiarks, 87, of Cissna Park, IL passed away on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Carle Foundation Hospital In Urbana, IL.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ash Grove. Rev. Kevin Wendorf will officiate. Interment will be at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Ash Grove. Military rites will be accorded by the Cissna Park American Legion Post #527.

Mr. Tiarks was born Feb. 12, 1922 in Artesia Twp., IL, a son of Frederick and Freida Koester Tiarks. He married Dorene L. Wagner on July 2, 1949 in Bloomington and she survives.

Other survivors of Mr. Tiarks include one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Marilyn Tiarks of Onarga; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Jim Buhrmester of Milford and Peggy and Kevin Lucht of Lexington; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmer and Nimerva Tiarks of Cissna Park and, Elwin (his twin) and Jeanette Tiarks of Decatur; two sisters, Bernice Zabel of Danforth and Arvella McManis of Watseka; thirteen grandchildren an twelve great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one daughter, Bonnie Meyer.

Mr. Tiarks was a farmer and had worked for the Illinois Dept. of Transportation. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ash Grove; the Cissna Park American Legion Post #527 and St. John’s Lutheran Church Men’s Club. He was an avid card player and also enjoyed dart ball, bowling and horse shoes.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Our Savior Lutheran Church Radio Ministry or Iroquois County Relay for Life.

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Glenna Jean Shallenberger-York, 76, Watseka, IL

Glenna Jean Shallenberger-York, 76, of Watseka, IL, formerly of Milford, IL passed away on Feb. 6, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Watseka.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. Rev. Paul Copeland will officiate. Burial will be at Maple Grove in Milford, IL.

Mrs. Shallenberger-York was born Dec. 11, 1933 in Pekin, IL, a daughter of Glen and Nina Bright McCance. She first married Bill Shallenberger on Jan. 1, 1959 in Pekin, IL. She later married LeRoy “Rudy” York on July 13, 2001 in Florida. He preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 2009.

Survivors of Mrs. Shallenberger-York include two sons, Steven Rowell of Watseka and Bill Shallenberger of Uncasville, CT; three daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and James Dearth and Judy Thomas and Bill Hoover Jr. all of Watseka and Teresa and Roy Kohl of Hoopeston, IL; three step-sons, Stephen York of Manteno, Dale and his wife, Kathy, Emmerson of Lisle and Don “Red” Emmerson of L’Erable; fourteen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Shallenberger-York was an LPN  at Iroquois Resident Home for eighteen years. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, reading, crocheting and playing cards, but she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Jerry W. Longest, 70, Milford, IL

Jerry W. Longest, 70, of Milford, IL passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

Visitation will run from 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10  until the 7 p.m. Memorial Service at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Rev. Neil Larimore and Rev. Brent Zastrow will officiate.

Mr. Longest was born Jan. 15, 1940 in Prairie Green Twp., IL, a son of Samuel and Hazel Crawford Longest. He married Linda King on Oct. 21, 1961 in Prairie Green Twp. and she survives.

Other survivors of Mr. Longest include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lori Longest, Cheryl and Kelly Smith and Tricia and Bill Huff, all of Milford; three sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Anita Longest of Alvin, James W. and Patty Longest of Buckley and Jeffery Scott and Betsey Longest of Milford; twelve grandchildren, Jade Ladd, Derek Smith, Lindsey Huff, Lauren Huff, Jessica Fish, Keaton Massey and Dionna Massey, all of Milford, Kristen (Rob) Champion of Lombard, Danielle Longest and Cody Longest of Alvin, and Hannah Longest and Tanner Longest of Buckley; one great-grandchild, Waylon Champion of Lombard; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Samuel “Leroy” and Doris Longest of Connecticut and Everett and Betty Longest of Milford; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jean and Jimmie Huckleby of Wellington; and one aunt, Esther Crawford of Watseka.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George “Jr.” Longest and Carl Longest; and one sister, Joyce Huckleby.

Mr. Longest was a machinist for the Milford Canning Factory. He was a member of the NRA and the Conservation Club in Hoopeston. He was a racing enthusiast and enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycling and restoring cars and tractors. He grew up in Welllington and later moved to Milford.

Memorials may be made to the Milford Ambulance Service.

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Verginia E. Hanna, 96, Onarga, IL

Verginia E. Hanna, 96, of Onarga, IL passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at the home of her daughter in Onarga.

Visitation will run for two hours prior to the 11:30 a.m. service on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Onarga Christian Church in Onarga. Pastor James Small and Pastor Neil Larimore will officiate. Interment will be at Onarga Cemetery in Onarga.

Mrs. Hanna was born Feb. 16, 1913 in Lanark, IL, a daughter of Charles W. and Lula Belle Rowland Whitmer. She married Forest C. Hanna on Sept. 14, 1930 in Lanark. He preceded her in death on May 16, 1985.

Surviving Mrs. Hanna are two sons and daughters-in-law, Forest C. and Eileen Hanna Jr. of Watseka and Howard W. and Betty Hanna of Tampico, IL; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judith and Richard Walters of Decatur, IL, and Mary and Carl Bork and Rita and Gary Perkinson, all of Onarga; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Hanna of DeKalb, IL; one sister, Mary Belle Campbell of Freeport, IL; family friend, Connie Morden of St. Anne, IL; twenty-four grandchildren, fifty-two great-grandchildren and twenty-three great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, William E. Hanna; one daughter and son-in-law, Rilla and Rod Schriefer; two brothers, Howard and Harold; three sisters, Dorothy, Helen and Margaret; two granddaughters, Lori and Kathrine; two infant great-grandsons and one infant great-granddaughter.

Mrs. Hanna was a dietician for the Gilman school district. She was a member of the Onarga Christian Church; Royal Neighbors; Rebekah’s Lodge, where she earned the Degree of Chevalier Medal; past President and member of the Ladies Auxiliaries Patriarchs Militant in Fisher, IL and a member of the Ladies Encapment Auxiliary. In 1989 she got to place the wreath on the grave of the unknown soldier.

Memorials may be made to the Onarga Christian Church Building Fund or Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga, IL.

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Reuben R. Bettermann, 84, Crescent City, IL

Reuben R. Bettermann, 84 of Crescent City, IL passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at Provena St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka. Pastor Donald Love will officiate. Burial will be at  2:30 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Elwood, IL.

He was born August 23, 1925 in Miltona, MN, a son of Gustaf and Agnes Schmidt Bettermann. He married Dorothy Koester on July 22, 1951 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka by Pastor B. F. Prange.

Reuben proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II, participating in the Pacific Theater in the Philippines and serving in The Army Occupation of Japan. Reuben worked as custodian at Crescent-Iroquois High School for 22 years and was elected Crescent Township Road Commissioner for 12 consecutive years. He retired in 1990, residing in Crescent City.

He is survived by his wife; one daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Mark Rogers of Boerne, TX; two sons and one daughter-in-law, David and Debra Ann of Crescent City and Alan of Madison, WI; four grandchildren; one sister, Hilda Koester of Danforth; one sister-in-law, Delores Bettermann of Alexandria, MN; two brothers-in-law and spouses, Melvin and Janet Koester and Donald and Marie Koester all of Crescent City; and several nieces and nephews.

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

He enjoyed fishing, trapping and being outdoors, and was a kind and loving husband and father.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Scholarship Fund at Calvary Lutheran Church or Donor’s Choice. 

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Evelyn M. Heeren, 90, Milford, IL

Evelyn M. Heeren, 90, of Milford, IL passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at Iroquois Residence Home in Watseka.

Visitation will run from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford and also for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Thursday, Feb. 4 at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Schwer. Rev. Matt Steendahl will officiate. Burial will be at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Schwer.

Mrs. Heeren was born Nov. 14, 1919 in Milford Township, a daughter of Herman and Anna VanHoveln Smith. She married Harry A. Heeren on Sept. 23, 1938 in Schwer. He preceded her in death on Sept. 25, 2007.

Surviving Mrs. Heeren are two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherrill and Dave Grimes of Gresham, OR and Annette and Tim Storm of Milford; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Judy Heeren of Colorado Springs, CO, John and Marcyann Heeren of Westville, IL and Wendell and Carole Heeren of Milford; fourteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

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

Mrs. Heeren was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Schwer, where she taught Sunday School for many years and sang in the church choir. She was known for her special occasion cakes and cookies at Christmas.

Memorial may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Donor’s Choice.

Barbara P. Hayslett, 77, Milford, IL

Barbara P. Hayslett, 77, of Milford, IL passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at Danville Care Center in Danville, IL.

Visitation will run from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford, where a Memorial Service will also be held that day at 5:15 p.m. Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Cremation rites were accorded and burial will be at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland, IL at a later date.

Mrs. Hayslett was born January 8, 1933 in Milford, IL, a daughter of Leroy “Bus” and Mary Frances Ashby Doud. She married Cecil Hayslett on June 15, 1951 in Milford. He preceded her in death on October 14, 1996.

Surviving Mrs. Hayslett are one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Kelly Hayslett of Normal, IL; two daughters and one son-in-law, Karen and Tom Liebing of Glen Ellyn, IL and Rhonda Gustine of Danville; two grandchildren and spouse, Danielle Hayslett and Michael and Allison Douglass; one great-grandchild, Landen Douglass; one sister, Doris Plimpton of Kentucky; and two brothers, Ted and Norman Doud of Milford.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Marjorie Uttenweiler.

Mrs. Hayslett was a member of the United Methodist Church in Milford. She was the former owner and operator of The Yarn Barn in Milford. She enjoyed quilting and handcrafts.

Memorials may be made to the Milford Chamber of Commerce, the Alzheimers Association or Donor’s Choice.

Please sign the guestbook at knappfuneralhome.com.