Edith I. Bailey, 93, Onarga, IL

Edith I. Bailey, 93, of Onarga, IL passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.

Visitation will run from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31 at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 1. Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will be at Onarga Cemetery.

Mrs. Bailey was born March 23, 1917 in LeRoy, IL, a daughter of Orba and Amanda E. Barton Scott. She married Charles F. Bailey on May 3, 1931 in Earl Park, IN and he preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 1975.

Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Charles O. and Alice Bailey and Dale J. and Dianne Bailey all of Onarga, Harvey D. and Sandi Bailey of Peoria, AZ and Richard K. and Marlene Bailey of Sadorus, IL; two daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, Eileen K. and Arthur Hovick of Arlington and Wendy and Richard Harms of Roberts; twenty-four grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; two sisters; two sons, Paul L. Bailey and Francis E. Bailey; and one daughter, Irene Faye.

Mrs. Bailey was a member of Onarga Christian Church and the VFW Auxiliary in Onarga. She enjoyed flower gardens.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Lois L. Sawyer, 89, Cissna Park, IL

Lois L. Sawyer, 89, of Cissna Park, IL passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.

Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Cissna Park United Methodist Church in Cissna Park. Rev. Janet Longtin will officiate. Burial will be at Onarga Cemetery.

Mrs. Sawyer was born Feb. 2, 1921 in Danforth, IL, a daughter of James and Harriett Hoel Lee. She married William Dannehl on Aug. 29, 1942 in Bowling Green, MO and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1956. She later married Fred Sawyer on March 6, 1959 in Onarga and he preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1997.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Cary and Val Dannehl of Cissna Park; one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and William Hancock of Wayne, NJ; and two grandchildren, Cole Dannehl and Mackenzie Dannehl.

Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Lee; and one sister, Opal Frye.

Mrs. Sawyer was a member of Onarga United Methodist Church and the VFW Auxiliary.

Memorials may be made to Cissna Park United Methodist Church or Gilman Nursing Home.

Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.

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Evelyn Hemp-Swanson, Waupaca, WI

Memorial services for Evelyn Hemp-Swanson of Waupaca, WI, formerly of the Clifton area, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2010 with public services at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wild Rose, WI. Services locally will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Clfton, IL. The Rev. William Callister will officiate. A time of fellowship will follow immediately following the sevices in the Church parish hall. Interment of Ashes will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Danforth Cemetery. Mrs. Swanson died following a prolonged heart condition while hospitalized in Wisconsin.

Her parents Arthur J. and Carrie A. Lehnie Rantz are deceased, as are sisters, Amelia and Lucille; brothers, Raymond, Daniel, Earl and James; one son, Allan; and her first husband, Durl William Hemp, whom she had married on Jan. 2, 1951. Surviving are her second husband, Ronald Swanson of Wisconsin; sons Rick and Debra Hemp of Clifton, IL and Robin and Kimberly Hemp of Waupaca, WI; six grandchildren, Jason (Cara) Hemp, Chad (Amy) Hemp, Anthony (Katie) Hemp, Alison (Nathan) Meadows, Holly Hemp and Ryan Hemp; eight great-grandchildren, Lorne Hemp, Lena Hemp, Wesley Hemp, Tori Hemp, Sidney Hemp, Isabelle Hemp, Clayton Hemp and Saxon Meadows; daughter-in-law, Judy Hemp; sisters, Martha and Dorothy; and one brother, Walter.

Mrs. Hemp-Swanson worked in several job fields including seamstress at Bear Brand Hosiery in the 1950’s, Dietary Supervisor at Central Hospital in Clifton in the 1960’s, and as a candy maker at Bowlbys in the 1970’s. She also owned her own craft store in Blaine, WI and was also employed at Hoerschners Craft Manufacturing in the 1980’s and at Clarks Hardware Store in the 1990’s.

She enjoyed painting, flower gardening and sewing, not only during her working career but also in retirement.

Local arrangements are by Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

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Dale A. Hull, 63, Thawville, IL

Dale A. Hull, 63, of Thawville, IL passed away Saturday, March 27 at Gibson Areal Hospital following a short illness. Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 30 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton from 4 until the 7 p.m. memorial service. Pastor Joe Hughes will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials for the family’s wishes.

Mr. Hull was born Jan. 13, 1947 at Portland, OR, the son of Melvin and Orpha Nelson Hull. He married the former Janit Aldous at Kankakee, IL on Sept. 26, 1991 and she survives in Thawville. Also surviving are children Tony (Kristina) Hull of Fleming Island, FL, Robin Hull of Woodland, IL, Jeanette Hull and Shelly Hull both of Sheldon, IL, Brandy (Kira) Hull of St. Anne, IL and Deanna Hull of Momence, IL. Step-children Alicia Weber of St. Anne, IL, Robert Hull of Chicago, IL, Barry Hull of CT, Gayleen (Randy) Spry of Bradley, IL, Jamie (Trena) Rasmussen of Danforth, IL, Gregg (Sarah) Rasmussen of Clifton, IL, Josh (Jennifer) Rasmussen of Momence, IL, Raymond (Julie) Hop of Momence, IL and William (Devon) Hop of Kentland, IN. There are 34 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, one foster daughter, Debbie (John) Zalite and 2 brothers, Lonnie Hull and Leland Hull both of Momence, IL, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are special friends, Scott and Kayla Allen, Claude and Donna Wildmen and Tim Evans. Deceased are his parents, brothers Les and Larry Hull, sister, Lois Hoover and one son, Michael Hull.

Mr. Hull had been a laborer and farm hand. He was of the Nazarene faith and an active member of the Lakota Sioux tribe. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and hunting and belonged to the North American Hunting Club. He also liked NASCAR racing.

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Elsie M. Howard, 95, Woodland, IL

Elsie M. Howard, 95, of Woodland, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Iroquois Resident Home in Watseka.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, March 26 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 27. Joe Hughes will officiate. Burial will be at Body Cemetery in Woodland.

Mrs. Howard was born June 26, 1914 in West Plains, MO, a daughter of William Asa and Grace Ellen Stephenson Redburn. She married Fred B. Howard on Sept. 20, 1936 in Watseka and he preceded her in death on July 30, 1994.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Gloria and Henry Trumann of Milford and Glenda Huff of Kankakee; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Ervin and JoAnn Howard of Watseka and Gary Howard of Prior Lake, MN; one sister, Margaret Morgan of Watseka; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; three sisters; one son, Glen; one granddaughter, Lisa; and two sons-in-law, Robert Mann and Richard Huff.

Mrs. Howard was a member of the VFW Auxiliary #7450 in Watseka. She was a member of Friends Church in Watseka and also attended Woodland United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. She loved her grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Woodland United Methodist Church or Catholic Charities.

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Gladys L. Zbinden, 81, Watseka, IL

Gladys L. Zbinden, 81, of Watseka, IL passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.

Visitation will run from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 25 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 26. Rev. Paul Copeland will officiate. Burial will be at Kankakee Memorial Gardens in Kankakee, IL.

Mrs. Zbinden was born June 18, 1928 in Kankakee, a daughter of Bascom W. and Leona Lake Jackson Sr. She married Lester Stevens and he preceded her in death in 1960. She then married Wilbur “Fritz” Zbinden on July 16, 1964 and he preceded her in death on March 14, 1995.

Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael Stevens of Kankakee and Mark and Val Stevens of Palatine, IL; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Todd Runck of Tempe, AZ and Nancy and Jim McKenna of Watseka; three brothers, Donald Jackson of Toluca, IL, James Jackson of Newport Beach, CA and Charles Jackson of Lake Odessa, MI; seven sisters, Ethel Venema of Idaho, Louise Hamende of St. Elmo, IL, Ruth Lefeave of El Paso, TX, Shirley Wooldridge of Bourbonnais, Thelma Alcorn of Watseka, Lillian Hanson of Kankakee and Phyllis Knecht of Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Lisa Cosgray, MacKenzie Stevens, Lindsey Stevens, Olivia Stevens, Duncan McKenna, Madeline McKenna and Matthew Stevens; and one great-granddaughter, Ava Cosgray.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Lucille Richmond; one brother, Bascom Jackson Jr.; and two granddaughters, Cory Stevens and Hannah McKenna.

Mrs. Zbinden worked at the Watseka Elks Lodge for over twenty years.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

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George W. Phillippo, 87, Watseka, IL

George W. Phillippo, 87 of Watseka, IL, formerly of Gilman, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at his home.

Visitation will run from 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, until the 4 p.m. service at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Pastor Chris Lentz and Lloyd Eastburn will officiate. Following the service, military rites will be provided by Watseka American Legion Post #23 and Iroquois County VFW Post #7450. Cremation rites will then be accorded.

Mr. Phillippo was born Jan. 27, 1923 in Chicago, IL, a son of George W. and Hattie May Fransen Phillippo. He married Moonyeen “Dolly” Masterson on May 16, 1942 in Chicago and she survives.

Other survivors include seven daughters and six sons-in-law, Mauryeen Jurczak of Frankfort, IL, Darlyeen and Art Jellema of Cedar Lake, IN, Kathleen and Tim Anast of Tinley Park, IL, Christine and Ron Plankis of Orland Park, IL, Arleen and Jim Manzke of Gilman, IL, Janine and Herb Macz of Watseka, IL and Noreen and Jeff Sutherland of California; nineteen grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one step-brother; two step-sisters; and one granddaughter.

Mr. Phillippo was a member of Onarga Christian Church, American Legion Post #23, and Iroquois County VFW Post #7450. He was the former mayor of Gilman and also the former owner of Gilman and Piper City Locker Plant. He assisted in Iroquois West reading programs, was a proud American Veteran and enjoyed wood working.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

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John W. DeBoef, 32, Calumet City, IL

John W. DeBoef, 32, of Calumet City, IL passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010 at his home.

Private services will be held at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

Mr. DeBoef was born Aug. 14, 1977 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Wayne DeBoef and Marsha Davis.

Survivors include one son, Eric DeBoef of Roscoe, IL; one daughter, Jeanette DeBoef of Rosco, IL; his father and step-mother, Wayne and Victoria DeBoef of Alexandria, MN; and his mother, Marsha Hegstrom of Keokuk, IA.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Michael.

Mr. DeBoef had been in the National Guard. He attended Salem Baptist Church in Chicago.

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Addison Paige Horchem-Norder, Watseka, IL

Addison Paige Horchem-Norder, stillborn daughter of Kailie Horchem and Nicolas Norder of Watseka, passsed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

Survivors include her parents of Watseka; maternal grandparents, Nathan and Kris Horchem of Watseka; paternal grandparents, Steve and Vicki Norder or Watseka; maternal great-grandparents, Dennis and Rhonda Wittenborn of Watseka; maternal great-great grandmother, Evelyn Wittenborn of Chester, IL; paternal great-grandparents, Ron and Jean Trillet of Watseka; paternal great-grandfather, Eimo Norder of Watseka; paternal great-grandmother, Carol Kelleher of Watseka; one aunt, Jena Horchem; and two uncles, Austen Horchem and Eric Norder.

A private visitation and funeral service will be held on Tuesday at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Pastor Jerry Parker will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

Memorials may be made to the Addison Paige Memorial Fund.

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Marie M. Crouch, 85, Clifton, IL

Marie M. Crouch, 85, of Clifton, IL passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at her home.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton and for one hour prior to the 10 a.m. service on Thursday, March 25, also at the funeral home. Rev. William Callister will officiate. Burial will be at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL.

Mrs. Crouch was born March 11, 1925 in Coulterville, IL, a daughter of Verne A. and Rose L. Behrens Friemann. She married Frank A. Crouch on Sept. 19, 1944 in Hoopeston, IL and he preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1991.

Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Maryann and Leroy Johnson of Villa Grove, IL, Donna M. and Richard Nordmeyer of Costa Mesa, CA and Loueva M. Crouch of Glenwood Springs, CO; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and two grandchildren.

Mrs. Crouch was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clifton and also a member of its Sarah Circle, the VFW Auxiliary #4826 in Hoopeston and was a Charter Member and Past President of the Clifton American Legion Auxiliary.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church of Clifton or Hospice of Kankakee Valley.

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Elizabeth “Betty” Tibbetts, 83, Watseka, IL

Elizabeth “Betty” Tibbetts, 83, of Watseka, IL passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010 at her home.

Visitation will run from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 21 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, where services will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 22. Rev. Wayne Meyer will officiate. Burial will be at Prairie Dell Cemetery in Iroquois, IL.

Mrs. Tibbetts was born Sept. 12, 1926 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of Herbert F.M. and Aleen M. Luebchow Wielert. She married Robert M. Tibbetts on May 3, 1947 in Sheldon, IL and he survives.

Other survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Barry Craft of Watseka; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Marilyn Tibbetts of Watseka and Ron and Vandy Tibbetts of Mt. Pleasant, SC; five grandchildren and spouses, Amy and Matthew Smith of Clifton, Heather and Bert Baker of Covington, VA, Wendy and Mitch Shoemaker of Watseka, Scott and Susan George of Tampa, FL and Ryan Tibbetts of Madison, AL; and ten great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one daughter, Teresa George.

Mrs. Tibbetts was a volunteer at the Iroquois Resident Home for many years.

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

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Agustin Gonzalez-Barbosa, 59, Onarga, IL

Agustin Gonzalez-Barbosa, 59, of Onarga, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Kindred Hospital in Chicago, IL.

Visitation will run from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga, with a Rosary Service at 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 19 at Immaculate Conception Church in Gilman. Rev. Mike Pennock will officiate. Burial will be at Onarga Cemetery in Onarga.

Mr. Gonzalez-Barbosa was born October 13, 1950 in Casacuaran Guanajuato, Mexico, a son of Esequel Camargo and Estolia Andradae Gonzalez Barbosa.

Survivors include two sisters, Mercedez Barbosa and Margarita Gomez both of Onarga; one brother, Abelardo Barbosa of Mexico; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Guadalupe Barbosa, Trinidad Barbosa and Vicente Barbosa.

Mr. Gonzalez-Barbosa enjoyed being outside with nature and playing with his nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Family’s Wishes.

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Larry L. Boudreau, 67, Clifton, IL

Larry L. Boudreau, 67, of Clifton, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Proven St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.

Visitation will run for two hours prior to the 1 p.m. service on Friday, March 19, at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Rev. Vern Arseneau will officiate. Burial will be at L’Erable Catholic Cemetery in L’Erable.

Mr. Boudreau was born Dec. 6, 1942 in Kankakee, IL, a son of Lloyd and Drucilla Chenore Boudreau. He married Carole L. Rogers in 1972 in Clifton and she preceded him in death on April 7, 2007.

Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Kevin and Danielle Boudreau and Jamie Boudreau all of Clifton; four sisters, Vicky Bishop and Diane Papineau of Clifton, Donna Parker of Indiana and Cindy Frerichs of Herscher; and two grandchildren, Holly Boudreau and Kyler Boudreau.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

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Thomas C. Jenkins, 57, Watseka, IL

Thomas C. Jenkins, 57, of Watseka, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at his home.

Visitation will run from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, where services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 19. Pastor John Roberson will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

Mr. Jenkins was born Aug. 29, 1952 in Elgin, IL, a son of Clarence and Helen Nemet Jenkins. He married JoAnn Strom on Nov. 16, 1979 in Bloomington, IL and she survives.

Other survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law, Kevin Trimble and Tim Jenkins, both of Watseka and Matthew and Shena Jenkins of Wapella, IL; his mother, Helen Jenkins of Gridley, IL; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan and Ami Jenkins of Milan, IL, Mike and Yvonne Jenkins of Mt. Pleasant, MI and Kevin and Cheri Jenkins of Mackinaw, IL; one sister and brother-in-law, Suzy and Jerry McKinsey of Gridley, IL; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Mark.

Mr. Jenkins was employed at Edmund Allen Lumber Company in Momence, IL. He was an avid Chicago Cub’s fan.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

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Tanner Joel Huckleby, 19, Watseka, IL

Tanner Joel Huckleby, 19, of Watseka, IL passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010 at his residence.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 18. Rev. Gary Milton, Rev. Brent Zastrow and Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will be at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL.

Mr. Huckleby was born March 27, 1990 in Peoria, IL, a son of Bryan Keith and Kimberly Annette Alcorn Huckleby.

Survivors include a sister, Ashley Jaskula and special friend, Jeremy Funk of Champaign, IL; maternal grandparents, Robert and Lucy Green and  Melvin and Thelma Alcorn, all of Watseka; paternal grandmother, Carol Justice of Sidell, IL; paternal great-grandmothers, Martha Huckleby of Hoopeston, IL and Marge Justice of Danville, IL; one aunt, Kim Hamer of Sidell, IL; two step-uncles, Bob and Mike Green of Bloomington, IL; special friends, Dan and Amy Keister of Gilman, IL; and several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.

Preceding him in death were his parents; paternal grandfather, William Marshall Huckleby; paternal great-grandfathers, Dick Justice and Robert Huckleby; and maternal great-grandparents, William and Helen Briscoe and Rena Alcorn.

Mr. Huckleby was a 2009 graduate of Watseka Community High School. He attended the Milford Christian Church. He was a member of the NRA and loved hunting, fishing, archery, Nascar and working on his car. He was a St. Louis Cardinal’s fan.

Memorials may be made to the Milford Christian Church or the Iroquois County Genealogical Society.

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Margaret J. Dannehl, 78, Onarga, IL

Margaret J. Dannehl, 78, of Onarga, IL passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at her residence.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 18. Rev. James Small will officiate. Burial will be at the Onarga Cemetery.

Mrs. Dannehl was born March 27, 1931 in Onarga, IL, a daughter of Lester and Hazel Jimison Lindsay. She married Raymond “Dick” Dannehl on Jan. 2, 1953 in Springfield, IL and he preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 2003.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita and Steven Benner of Milford, Dorothy and Jo Lange of Onarga and Belinda and Dean Moser of Cissna Park; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Blanche Hollingsworth and Mary and Lloyd Lustfeldt, all of Onarga; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Gladys Lindsay.

Mrs. Dannehl graduated from Onarga High School in 1949 and Wesley School of Nursing in Chicago in 1953. She worked in Dr. Swedlund’s office as an RN for many years. She was a member of the Iroquois County Historical Society and the Iroquois County Genealogical Society. She was a member and former President of the Princess Watch-E-Kee Chapter NSDAR. She was a supporter of the Onarga Christian Church and was an active volunteer at the Gilman Healthcare Center.

Memorials may be made to the Iroquois County Historial Society, the Iroquois County Genealogical Society, the Onarga Christian Church or Donor’s Choice.

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Jeffery Lloyd Laird, 51, Watseka, IL

Jeffery Lloyd Laird, 51, of Watseka, IL passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at his home.

Visitation will run from 11 a.m. on Monday, March 22 until the 1 p.m. service at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Joe Hughes will officiate. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

Mr. Laird was born Jan. 18, 1959 in Watseka, a son of Lloyd R. and Marjorie M. Stanlely Laird.

Survivors include a daughter, Katelyn Laird of Chicago; two sons, Nathan Laird of Chicago and Jeremy Laird of Papineau; his mother, Marjorie Laird of Watseka; one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Michele Laird of Rantoul, IL; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lynnann and Richard Wethington of Coral Cables, FL and Louann and James Bockman of Yorkville, IL; and two grandchildren, Jerzie Laird and Gannyn Laird.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Laird enjoyed bowling and golf.

Memorials may be made to Family’s Wishes.

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Evelyn F. Puls, 83, Paxton, IL

Evelyn F. Puls, 83, of Paxton, IL passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 in Paxton.

Visitation will run for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. memorial service on Saturday, March 20 at Knapp-Miller Funeral Home in Paxton. Rev. John Davenport will officiate. Burial will be at at later date at Drummer Twp. Cemetery in Gibson City, IL.

Ms. Puls was born February 11, 1927 in Bloomington, IL, a daughter of Fred and Hazel Hale.

Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Richard Puls and Randy Puls both of Gibson City, Dale and Chris Puls of Paxton and Gary and Sarah Puls Crawford of Rankin; one daughter, Linda Puls of Chicago; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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

Ms. Puls enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and putting together puzzles.

Memorials may be made to Family Wishes.

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Marylen A. Williamson, 71, Iroquois, IL

Marylen A. Williamson, 71, of Iroquois, IL passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 19, at Prairie Dell Cemetery in Iroquois, IL. Rev. Van Haas will officiate.

Mrs. Williamson was born March 1, 1939 in Mt. Erie, IL, a daughter of Elsworth and Maude Mayes Miller. She married LeRoy Williamson on Nov. 28, 1954 in Sheldon, IL and he survives.

Other survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Tom Williamson of Iroquois and Dean and Melody Williamson of Sheldon; two daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Fred Depew of Danville and Donna and Travis Martin of Martinton; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Harold and Sue Miller of Florida, Bob Miller of California and Doug Miller of Alabama; one sister and brother-in-law, Colleen and Rolf Jensen of Iroquois; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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

Mrs. Williamson enjoyed painting and gardening.

Memorials may be made to Family’s Wishes.

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Thomas F. Marry, 82, Clifton, IL

Thomas F. Marry, 82, of Clifton, IL died at his home of heart failure on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

Mr. Marry was born Dec. 25, 1927 in Galesburg, IL to Thomas F. Marry Sr. and Helen Roberts Marry.

He married Anne Peterschmidt in Fort Madison, IA on August 14, 1954. She survives along with daughter Kathleen and Glenn Shirley of Rock Falls, IL and five sons: Mike and Tammy Marry of Monticello, IL, Patrick and Debbie Marry of Hawthorne Woods, IL, Tom and Teri Marry of Bristol, WI, Mark and Bridget Anne Marry of Los Lunas, NM, and William and Carrie Marry of Paxton, IL.

Also surviving are two sisters, Patricia Hicks and Alice White of Galesburg, twenty grandchildren: Jason, Aimee and Luke Marry; Ryan (Christine), Philip (Kelly), Caroline, Bridget, Monica and Helen Marry; Glenn Thomas and Aaron Shirley; Eric, Tommy and Rachel Marry; Chris, Matthew and Kelly Marry; and Miranda, Kaitlin and Cassandra Marry; and two great-grandchildren, Michael and Olivia Marry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Megan E. Marry, and brothers Paul and James Marry.

He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton and the Clifton American Legion. He served on the Clifton Planning Committee and the Unit 4 Board of Education.

He was a graduate of St. Ambrose University and the Master’s Program at the University of Illinois. He taught in Merriman, NE for two years, then Central High School for thirteen years and finally moved to Kankakee Community College and was one of the original faculty at KCC. He retired from KCC in 1988 and then became treasurer of the Junior College District until 1993.

Mr. Marry enjoyed teaching both young people and adults. His family was of the greatest importance to him as was his faith. He enjoyed wood working and riding his lawn mower as he sang.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley, 482 Main Street NW, Bourbonnais  IL 60914;  St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 450 E. Third Avenue, Clifton, IL 60927; or for Masses.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, March 12 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton, with a prayer service to be conducted at 5:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 13 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton. Rev. Vern Arseneau will officiate. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Clifton.

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Jose Ruben Gomez, 52, Onarga, Il

Jose Ruben Gomez, 52, of Onarga, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at his home.

Visitation will run from 3-8 p.m. on Friday, March 12 at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga with the Rosary being recited at 3 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at Immaculate Conception Church in Gilman. Rev. Mike Pennock will officiate. Interment will be at Onarga Cemetery in Onarga.

Mr. Gomez was born Aug. 25, 1957 in Mexico, a son of Rafael and Adela Salazar Gomez.

Survivors of Mr. Gomez include his mother, Adela Gomez, of Kankakee; three daughters, Maria (Yunuel) Gomez-Jimenez and Laura Gomez (Jose Nambo) all of Onarga and Vanesa Gomez of Texas; two sons, Jose Ruben Gomez Jr. and Orlando Gomez, both of Onarga; six grandchildren, Alyzza Medina, Vanessa and Alex Andrade, Bryana and Ilyana Nambo, and Nicholas Gomez; special grandson, Levi Salazar; eight brothers and sisters-in-law, Juan and Ana Gomez, Antonia and Esther Gomez, and Miguel and Sandra Gomez all of Kankakee, Jose and Graciela Gomez and Rafael and Eva Gomez Jr. all of Texas, Jose Alfredo and Sonia Gomez and Roberto and Mayra Gomez all of North Carolina, and Guadalupe and Marta Gomez of Chicago; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Mr. Gomez in death were his father; one brother, Jaime; one infant sister; and one grandchild, Elizabeth Marie Santoyo.

Mr. Gomez was an auto detailer at Tanner’s Collision. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Gilman. He enjoyed working for Tholen’s in Kankakee, playing poker and contributing to special foundations and organizations.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

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Viola Mabbitt, 93, Sheldon, IL

Viola Mabbitt, 93, of Sheldon, died March 7, 2010, at Sheldon Healthcare Center.

Born Sept. 4, 1916, in Lake Cicott, Indiana, she was the daughter of Edgar and Twilla Whiteman. She graduated from Logansport High School in 1935.

On January 11, 1936 she married Joe Mabbitt and he preceded her in death on March 10, 1992.

Mrs. Mabbitt was a homemaker and a member of the Sheldon Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers, playing cards and spending time with her family. She and her late husband had traveled to all fifty states.

Surviving are her four children, Don Mabbitt (wife, Connie) of Sheldon, June Mattox (husband, Tom) of Goodland, IN, Larry Mabbitt (wife, Susie) of Sheldon and Crys Trotter (husband, Wayne) of Downs, IL; six grandchildren, Jeff Mabbitt (wife, Kim), Laurie Mabbitt, Amy Mattox, Andy Mattox (wife, Kristy), Kelsey Testa (husband, Joe), and Kylie Wright (husband, Chad); and fourteen great-grandchildren, Aaron Burton (wife, Whitney), Ryan Burton, Ashley Mabbitt (fiancee, Mitchell Ramsey), Donnie J. Mabbitt, Karlie, Kenna and Aidan Mattox, Savanna Mattox, Ali, Micah, Anna and Nate Testa and Brynlee and Beau Wright. Also surviving are step-grandchildren, Brian Trotter and Kellee Crull and five step-great-grandchildren, Jenna, Collin and Evan Shook, Savannah Trotter and Madison Crull.

Besides her husband Mrs. Mabbitt was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Caryl Isabelle; and three brothers, Harold, Charles and Lawrence Whiteman.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon and one hour prior to the service. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon with Pastor Joe Testa officiating. Burial will be in Sheldon Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Donor’e Choice.

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Walter, M. “Walt” Warren, 66, Sheldon, IL

Walter M. “Walt” Warren, 66, of Sheldon, IL passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at his home.

Visitation will run from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28 at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon, and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service on Monday, March 1, also at the funeral home. Rev. Donald Love and Rev. Paul Caldwell will officiate. Interment will be at Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon.

Mr. Warren was born Nov. 7, 1943 in Watseka, IL, a son of George and Leota Lee Warren. He married Anne Wilkerson on June 13, 1964 in Sheldon and she survives.

Other survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kristine and Chris Burdick of Ashkum; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Beth Warren of Watseka and Lyle and Marcy Warren of Las Vegas, NV; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Mary Warren of Sheldon; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Iva Hornbuckle of Sheldon, Irene Parbs of Gilman and Martha and Melvin Hansen of Sheldon; four grandchildren, Catherine and spouse, Nicholas, Long of Bloomington, Ben Warren of Watseka, Kyle Burdick of Ashkum and Rachel Warren of Las Vegas, NV.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Warren was a Sheldon area farmer and machinist at Uarco for many years. He was a member of the Machinist Aerospace Union. He enjoyed farming, woodworking, air shows and the Threshermen’s Reunion.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

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Marguerite S. Bauer, 92, Fairbury, IL

Marguerite S. Bauer, 92, of Fairbury, IL, formerly of Cissna Park, IL passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 at Fairview Haven Nursing Home in Fairbury, IL.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2 at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park and for one hour prior to the 10 a.m. service on Wednesday, March 3 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park. Ministers of the church will officiate. Interment will be at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Cissna Park

Mrs. Bauer was born April 1, 1917 in Cissna Park, IL, a daughter of Philip and Netta Frintz Schmidt. She married Aaron O. Bauer on Nov. 21, 1940 in Cissna Park and he preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 1997.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jayne and John Conrad of Cissna Park; one daugher-in-law, Joyce Bauer Stock of Cissna Park; one foster son and spouse, Randy and Shannon Merrill of Englewood, CO; one foster daughter, Mary Ann Landes of Albion, IN; one brother and sister-in-law, Dr. John and Barbara Schmidt of Yorba Linda, CA; four grandchildren and spouses, Julie and Doug Walder, Rachel and Blake Graham, Phillip and Heather Conrad and Andy Conrad; four foster grandchildren and nine great-granchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; three sisters; two sons, John and Aaron II; and two grandchildren.

Mrs. Bauer was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park. She was a country school teacher for several years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Fund at Fairview Haven Nursing Home or Donor’s Choice.

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Lavon F. Burran, 90, Rankin, IL

Lavon F. Burran, 90, of Rankin, IL passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at Hoopeston Regional Health Center.

Visitation will run from 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, until the 2 p.m. service at Knapp Funeral Home in Rankin. Fr. Bo Schmitt will officiate. Burial will be at Rankin Union Cemetery in Rankin.

Mrs. Burran was born Oct. 2, 1919 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of Thomas and Margaret Gibbons Butler. She married John McIntyer on Feb. 5, 1944 in Biloxi, MS and he preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1969. She later married John Burran on Dec. 11, 1972 in Danville, IL and he preceded her in death on May 16, 1995.

Survivors include one sister, Kathryn “Lucille” Carey of Sun City, AZ and several nieces, nephews and step-children.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mary Louise Reitz.

Mrs. Burran had been employed at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul for over 33 years. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Hoopeston. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, flowers and her friends.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

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