Helen M. Hartman, 91, Hoopeston, IL

Helen M. Hartman, 91, of Hoopeston, IL, formerly of Milford, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Hoopeston Nursing Home in Hoopeston.

Visitation will run from 11 a.m. on Monday, May 3, until the 1 p.m. funeral service at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Pastor Taubert and Brother Richard Latham will officiate. Burial will be at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland, IL.

Mrs. Hartman was born Nov. 3, 1918 in Summerset, KY, a daughter of Estal and Elva Bray Yaden. She married Carl L. Hartman on Sept. 30, 1939 in Rossville, IL and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1989.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Sharon Tondini and friend, Rick Fender of Glendale, AZ and Ruth and John “Pete” Walker of Jonesboro, AR; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Eileen Cox and Dorothy Lawson both of Rantoul, IL and Kathleen (who Helen raised after their mother passed away) and Roland Schroeder of Indianapolis, IN; one sister-in-law, Beverly Yaden of Hoopeston; three grandchildren, Julie (Bill) Limbach of Glendale, AZ, Jerry T. Tondini of West Virginia and Aaron Hartman of Indiana; and four great-grandchildren, Angela and Steven of Glendale, AZ, Jerry M. Tondini of West Virginia and Keeley Tondini of Indiana.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jim and Cecil Yaden; two sons, John and Tom Hartman; and one grandson, Lloyd Hartman.

Mrs. Hartman was a member of the Household Science Club; Grandmother’s Club and former member of the Women’s Club. She had worked at Littlefuse in Watseka and Crows Seed Corn Co. in Milford.

Memorials may be given to Hoopeston Nursing Home in Hoopeston, IL.

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Rachel Lea Poynter, 38, Thawville, IL

Rachel, 38, died in the Christian faith on Wednesday, April 28, 2010.

She was born January 7, 1972 in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of Melvin and Constance Hoger. She was brought into the Christian faith and made a child of God through Holy Baptism on February 6, 1972 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—Matteson, Illinois. Rachel was confirmed at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Matteson, Illinois on May 4, 1986 reaffirming her conviction in the Christian faith as it is rightly taught by The Evangelical Lutheran Church.  The Scriptural text given to her was Psalm 27 verse 1, “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (ESV) 

Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Matteson, Illinois.  She graduated from Rich South High School in 1990.  Rachel received her Bachelor degree in teaching from Concordia University—River Forest, IL in 1994.  She began her career as a teacher at Grace Evangelical Lutheran School in Cincinnati, Ohio where she taught third grade for 5 years.   She continued her career at St. John Evangelical Lutheran School in Fort Wayne where she continued to teach third grade for 4 more years while putting her husband through Concordia Theological Seminary.

Rachel married Michael Jerome Poynter of Cincinnati on May 31, 1997 in Matteson, IL. He survives.  Rachel is also survived by three children Amanda (6), Sarah (5), and Paul (2 ½), her Mother Constance Hoger of Matteson, one sister, Rebecca (Todd) Chewning of Rockford and one brother James (Nadine) Hoger of Matteson, one niece Allyson Hoger and one nephew Bradley Hoger.

Rachel was preceded in death by her father Melvin, her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Rachel was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Thawville where her husband is the pastor.  She was church secretary for St. Peter—Thawville and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Onarga.  She enjoyed activities with Home Extension and Music Club.  She also enjoyed teaching music for St. John Lutheran School in Buckley during the 2009-1010 school year.  She was treasurer for the town of Thawville.  Her greatest love in life was raising her three children who have hope in Christ because of her faith and dedication to her Savior.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buckley, IL.   A visitation will be held 4-8 p.m., Friday at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga, IL and 1 hour prior to the services at the church.   Rev. Dr. Daniel A. Olson and Rev. Kevin Wendorf will officiate.  

Memorials may be made to the children’s Christian education fund.  Please make check payable to Michael Poynter.

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Carol Elaine Wilson Wooten, 61, Watseka, IL

Carol Elaine Wilson Wooten, 61, of Watseka, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at her home.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 30, 2010. Pastor Elaine Daugherty will officiate. Burial will be at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland, IL.

Ms. Wooten was born Dec. 19, 1948 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of Corval and Gerane Robertson Wilson.

Survivors include her father, Corval Wilson of Watseka; two sons and daughters-in-law, Shane and Sandra Wilson of Mascoutah, IL and Barry and Andrea Wilson of Donovan; one daughter, Tami Ayres of Shiloh, IL; one brother and sister-in-law, Cliford and Kaaren Wilson of South Boston, VA; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Corva and Butch Hanson and Gerane and Harold Grimm all of Watseka and Clara Marshall of Donovan; and five grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was her mother.

Ms. Wooten enjoyed cooking.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Dr. Paul E. Clark Jr., 69, Pontiac, IL

Dr. Paul E. Clark Jr., 69, of Pontiac, IL, formerly of Watseka, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at ASTA Care Center in Pontiac.

Visitation will run for two hours prior to the 3 p.m. service on Sunday, May 2. Rev. Paul Copeland will officiate. Burial will be in Metropolis, IL at a later date.

Mr. Clark was born March 7, 1941 in Metropolis, IL, a son of Paul and Lilly Melcher Clark Sr.

Survivors include special friends, Jason and Laura Strough of Forrest, IL and two cousins, Mary Ramsey of Metropolis, IL and Robert Gowins of Reidland, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Dr. Clark, who many affectionately called “Doc”, worked for the Donovan School system for 38 years as a chorus and social studies teacher and chess team sponsor, as well as the business manager. He served as the pianist for the Watseka Methodist Church and worked with the Watseka Show Choirs for many years. He also spent time working with the Iroquois West and Prairie Central Choirs. Dr. Clark spent his time writing and performing music as well as instilling music into the hearts and minds of the young people he came into contact with.

Memorials may be made to the Dr. Paul E. Clark Music Scholarship or the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements by Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

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Ruth E. Lake, 92, Watseka, IL

Ruth E. Lake, 92, of Watseka, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.

Visitation will run for one hour prior to the 2 p.m. service on Friday, April 30, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Rev. Paul Copeland will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

Mrs. Lake was born April 14, 1918 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of Spencer Ray and Florence Irene Harden Edwards. She married Kenneth Lake on April 16, 1938 in Kentland, IN and he preceded her in death on June 12, 2006.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Sharon and Kenneth Schade and Marcia Lake all of Gilman; four grandchildren, Patrick Raper of Indiana, Kevin Schade of Crescent City and Kenny Schade and Kathy Jo Schade of Gilman; four great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Kale Schade of Gilman, Ryenne Schade of Crescent City and Ashley Nicole Jones of Kankakee; and two nephews and their spouses, John and Judy Weidert of Watseka and Alan and Kay Weidert of Urbana.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Donna Belle and Florence Weidert; and one granddaughter, Brenda Kay Jones.

Mrs. Lake was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Watseka. She loved working with plants and traveling.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church in Watseka or Donor’s Choice.

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Dorothy M. Schumers, 77, Onarga, IL

Dorothy M. Schumers, 77, of Onarga, IL passed away on Monday, April 26, 2010 at Gilman Healthcare Center in Gilman, IL.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Friday, April 3, also at the funeral home. Rev. James Small will officiate. Burial will be at Del Rey Cemetery in Del Rey, IL.

Mrs. Schumers was born June 28, 1932 in Blue Island, IL, a daughter of William Martin and Lenore Louise Zibell Peters. She married Donald Schumers on April 3, 1954 in Gilman, IL and he preceded her in death on July 7, 2009.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Amy Schumers of Onarga and Dennis and Caroline Schumers of Park Forest; one daughter, Diana Hahn of southern Illinois; and one grandson, Jorgen Schumers of Onarga.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Harold Peters.

Mrs. Schumers worked at G.C. Color Investment Company in Chicago, IL. She, along with her husband, also farmed for ten years on the east side of Onarga. She also worked for twenty-five years at the Onarga Public Library before retiring.

Memorials may be made to Onarga Public Library or Donor’s Choice.

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Dale L. Bergstrom, 79, Peoria, IL

Dale L. Bergstrom, 79, of Peoria and a long time resident of Watseka, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2010.

Dale was born January 13, 1931 in Waukegan to Homer and Lillie (Penrod) Bergstrom and was raised in Danville until 1950 when he began serving an 18 month tour in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He married Mary Ann Smith, also of Danville, on June 27, 1954.

Dale was a tireless worker spending countless hours working in the yard and on the house. He was employed for 36 years at Uarco, Inc. and kept busy after his retirement with part-time jobs at H&R Block, Mainsource Bank and Creative Office Systems.

Dale is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann, of Peoria; son, Michael and his wife, Anne, also of Peoria; and son, David and his companion, Paty Herklotz, of Bar Harbor, ME. There was a special place in his heart for his four grandchildren, Drew, Maggie, Daniel and Sam.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Karen, and his daughter-in-law, Becky.

Visiting hours will be held at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka on Wednesday, April 28, from 4-8 p.m. A private service for the family will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery on Thursday, April 29. Military rites will be conducted by the Watseka American Legion Post #23 and Iroquois County VFW Post #7450.

In lieu of specific memorial requests, friends and family, if they wish, may make a contribution to a charity of their choice.

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Norman W. “Sam” Storm, 91, Crescent City, IL

Norman W. “Sam” Storm, 91, of Crescent City, IL passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL.

Visitation will run from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service on Wednesday, April 28, also at the funeral home. Rev. Bobbi Shultz will officiate. Burial will be at Flesher Cemetery in Crescent City, IL.

Mr. Storm was born Dec. 30, 1918 in Watseka, IL, a son of Roy and Pearl Dixon Storm. He married Erlene Belle Runyon on Sept. 11, 1942 in Mason County, IL and she preceded him in death on July 27, 1999. He then married Leona Houser on Dec. 9, 2000 and she preceded him in death on Oct. 7, 2008.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Naoma and Paul Ahlden of Ashkum; one son and daughter-in-law, Ozzie and Pat Storm of Ashkum; one daughter-in-law, Brooke Storm of Watseka; seven grandchildren and spouses, Tami and Kent Stauffer of Ashkum, David and Tonya Storm, Allison and Jeff Naese and Polly and Steve Neukomm all of Watseka, Stacy and Jason Connor of Danforth, and Jason and Julie Ahlden and Kelly and Paul Milk all of Crescent City; and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Besides his two wives, he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one son, Ronald.

Mr. Storm was a lifelong Crescent City area farmer. He was a member of the Crescent City United Methodist Church, Iroquois County Historical Society and the Watch-E-Kee Coin Club of Watseka. He was an Iroquois Township Supervisor; a Crescent-Iroquois High School board member and was also Swine Superintendent at the Iroquois CountyFair for several years. His hobbies included reading, nature and his apple orchards. He enjoyed baseball, having started with the Pittwood Baseball Team and continuing his playing through college. He was an avid Cubs fan. The love of his life was spending time at the family ponds with family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Iroquois County Historical Society or Donor’s Choice.

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Arthur Wayne Rosenberger, 82, Milford, IL

Arthur Wayne Rosenberger, 82, of Milford, IL went to be with his Lord on April 21, 2010. Wayne was born on May 28, 1927 to Oliver Porter and Ellen (Anderson) Rosenberger. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Vivian who passed away on April 1, 2009.

Wayne Rosenberger and Vivian McCay were married on February 27, 1950 in Danville, IL. Four sons survive: Mark of Bloomington, IN, Terry of Naperville, IL, Tom of Decatur, GA and Scott of Milford, IL. Wayne had eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Wayne’s passions included farming, working with wood, collecting and reading. He served a variety of organizations which include Iroquois County Historical Society, American Cancer Association, Red Cross, Iroquois County Fair Board, Stockland 4-H Club, Milford Building and Loan, Hoopeston Art Association and the school board of Stockland Community Consolidated Schools. He also served as a leader of his faith community, Milford Christian Church.

A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held in the sanctuary of Milford Christian Church on Friday, April 23 from 4:00-8:00 pm. The funeral will be held at Milford Christian Church on Saturday, April 24 at 1:00 pm. The Revs. Neil Larimore, Gary Milton, Brent Zastrow and Cassandra Villegas will officiate. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Stockland, IL. Memorials may be made to Milford Christian Church or Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

Dean A. Pfingsten, 48, Watseka, IL

Dean A. Pfingsten, 48, of Watseka, IL passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Pfingsten was born Nov. 10, 1961 in Champaign, IL, a son of Lawrence and Mildred Kruse Pfingsten. He married Paula Scott on Aug. 16, 2007 in Iroquois County and she survives.

Other survivors include his father, Lawrence Pfingsten; two sons, Patrick Pfingsten of Kankakee and Zachary Pfingsten of Chicago; one brother, Gary Pfingsten of Watseka; one sister and brother-in-law, Susan and John Boma of Crescent City; one step-daughter, Alisha Condon of Watseka; three step-sons and one step-daughter-in-law, Devin Condon of Watseka, Adam and Jennifer Condon of Kankakee and Kyle Condon and special friend, Tiffany Borror of Woodland; three step-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Mr. Pfingsten collected toy tractors and loved music.

Arrangements by Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, IL.

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Michael L. Harris, 62, Onarga, IL

Michael L. Harris, 62, of Onarga, IL passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010 at his home.

Visitation will run from 4-8 pm on Tuesday, April 20, at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga, where funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, April 21. Rev. Neil Larmore will officiate. Burial will be at Onarga Cemetery in Onarga, IL. Military rites will be accorded by the Onarga American Legion Post #551.

Mr. Harris was born Aug. 24, 1947 in Onarga, IL, a son of Walter and Nell Webb Harris. He married Linda Goldenstein on June 1, 1968 in Onarga and she survives.

Other survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Mike Tilstra of Onarga; one son, Jason Harris of Bloomington, IL; three grandsons, Ryan, Aiden and Collin Tilstra of Onarga; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Boyd Harris and Bob and Brenda Harris all of Onarga, Albert and Ann Harris of Midlothian, IL and Ronnie and Jan Harris of Homewood, IL; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Shirley Danforth of Eldridge, IA and Sharon and Dick Eheart of Gilman, IL; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a great-great-niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Marion “Moe” Harris; and two sisters, Janet Dausman and Lucy Mulligan.

Mr. Harris served in the US Army from 1968-1970 during the Vietnam War. He was a pressman with Uarco/Standard Register in Watseka for 23 years. He was a member of the VFW Post #1903 of Onarga, Iroquois County VFW Post #7450, G.C.I.U and Shagbark Coffee Club. He enjoyed gardening, relaxing on the porch, spending time with his grandchildren, visiting with various friends, and clipping coupons. He was a lifelong fan of both the Yankees and of Gene Autry.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

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Julie R. Parsons, 50, Watseka, IL

Julie R. Parsons, 50, of Watseka, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at her home.

Visitation will run from 3-8 p.m. on Friday, April 16, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Saturday, April 17, at Cissna Park United Methodist Church. Rev. Janet Longtin will officiate. Burial will be at Cissna Park Cemetery in Cissna Park.

Mrs. Parsons was born November 9, 1959 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of Charlie F. and Beulah M. Zbinden Reed. She married Dr. Steven G. Parsons on May 27, 1995 in Watseka, IL and he survives.

Other survivors include two daughters, Lacey Walder and London Walder, both of Watseka; three sons, Jeramy (Christina) Parsons and Anthony (Rachel Hemingway) Parsons, all of San Diego, CA and Andrew (Angie) Parsons of Watseka; her mother, Beulah Reed of Cissna Park; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa and Darryl Focken and Dawn and Stu Anderson, all of Cissna Park; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Mrs. Parsons was a member of the Cissna Park United Methodist Church. She enjoyed photography, gardening and entertaining.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or Iroquois County Relay For Life.

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Lester E. Russell, 60, Paxton, IL

Lester E. Russell, 60, of Paxton, IL passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Paxton.

Visitation will run for one hour prior to the 11:30 a.m. Memorial Service at the First Baptist Church in Paxton. Rev. Bill Thompson will officiate.

Mr. Russell was born Aug. 6, 1949 in Aurora, IL, a son of Andrew J. and Arlie Mae Mills Russell. He married Delinda D. Ferch on April 7, 2007 in Paxton and she survives.

Other survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law, Timothy and Rose Russell of Aurora, IL, Shane Russell of St. Charles, IL and Andrew Russell of Paxton; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Tania and Daryle Genobles, Tracy and Chaw Wilkie and Tammy Russell all of South Carolina and Renee Russell of St. Charles, IL; his mother, Arlie Mae Mill Russell; and five grandchildren, Chelsea Genobles, Taylor Genobles, Johnny Gibson IV, Kaylynn Gibson and Benjamin Wilkie.

Preceding him in death was his father.

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Arrangements by Knapp-Miller Funeral Home in Paxton, IL.

Veronica D. Demers, 93, Ashkum, IL

Veronica D. Demers, 93, of Ashkum, IL passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 at Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home in Clifton, IL.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton with the Rosary being recited at 5 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursdy, April 15, at 11 a.m. at Assumption BVM Church in Ashkum. Rev. James Holup will officiate. Burial will be at L’Erable Catholic Cemetery in L’Erable.

Ms. Demers was born  March 14, 1917 in L’Erable, IL, a daughter of Joseph and Leonie Lanoue Demers.

Survivors include one brother, Leonard Demers of Clifton; one sister, Marie Petersen of Herscher, IL and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

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

Ms. Demers was a member of Assumption BVM Church in Ashkum and their CCW, as well as their CDA; the Women’s Club of Clifton; and the Master Gardener’s Club. She was on the Deanery Board of Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home and had volunteered at Provena St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee and at Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home. She was an avid reader, as well as gardener.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley, Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home, Assumption BVM Church for Masses or Donor’s Choice.

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Dean D. Kuhlman, 81, Onarga, IL

Dean D. Kuhlman, 81, of Onarga, IL passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.

Visitation will run from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, April 12, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and for one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service on Tuesday, April 13, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Crescent City. Rev. Joel Brown will officiate. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Crescent City.

Mr. Kuhlman was born Aug. 19, 1928 in Artesia Twp., Iroquois County, a son of Henry and Elsie Theesfeld Kuhlman. He married Doris Harms on June 27, 1954 in Crescent City and she survives.

Other survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Vicky Kuhlman of Watseka and two granddaughters, Krista and Matt Pufahl of Onarga and Kyria Kuhlman of Mahomet, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Deanne.

Mr. Kuhlman was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Crescent City. He was a lifelong farmer in the Crescent City area.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

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Jo M. Jacobs, 67, Watseka, IL

Jo M. Jacobs, 67, of Watseka, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette, IN.

Visitation will run for two hours prior to the 1 p.m. funeral service on Tuesday, April 13, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Rev. Gary Milton & Rev. Dr. Charles Witte will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded with burial at Sheldon Cemetery at a late date.

Mrs. Jacobs was born Aug. 27, 1942 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of Wilbur and Norma Wolverton Conner. She married Merle “Rusty” Jacobs on Jan. 14, 1977 in Reno, NV and he preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 2008.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Angela Jean and Paul Gregory of Indianapolis, IN; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Kent Seggebruch of Okemos, MI and Scott and Vikki Seggebruch of Bixby, OK; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Diane Conner of Sheldon, IL; her fiancee, Ron Oberloh of Watseka; and ten grandchildren.

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

Mrs. Jacobs was a member of the First Christian Church in Watseka.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancery Society or Donor’s Choice.

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James “Jim” Davis, 80, Martinton, IL

James “Jim” Davis, 80, of Martinton, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, April 9 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 10. Rev. Paul Copeland will officiate. Burial will be at Old Burg Cemetery in Martinton, IL.

Mr. Davis was born June 28, 1929 in Watseka, IL, a son of James and Belva Marr Davis Sr. He married Mary Bauer on May 6, 1950 in Kankakee, IL and she survives.

Other survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Cheryl Davis of Martinton; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Rick Hixon of New Concord, KY, Cindie and Mark Jones of Carmi, IL and Nancy and Mike Eden of Pontiac; one sister, Alice Bauer of Evans, GA; and ten grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John and Art.

Mr. Davis was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Watseka and the Martinton Lion’s Club. He was #3 Commissioner of the Martinton Drainage District and was a lifelong farmer in the Martinton area. He enjoyed gardening, boating, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Martinton Fire Dept. or the First United Methodist Church in Watseka.

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Rena O’Malley, 93, Clifton, IL

Rena O’Malley, 93, of Clifton, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Visitation will run for one hour prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service on Thursday, April 8 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Rev. Clarence Bangs will officiate. Burial will be at L’Erable Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. O’Malley was born Oct. 7, 1916 in Ashkum Twp., a daughter of Nora and Adeliena Savoie Claire. She married James O’Malley on June 27, 1987 in Bourbonnais, IL and he survives.

Other survivors include one sister-in-law, Vera Claire; one brother-in-law, George O’Malley; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one step-brother, one sister and two step-sisters.

Mrs. O’Malley was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. She was a professional housekeeper.

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Evelyn L. Gaines, 90, Watseka, IL

Evelyn L. Gaines, 90, of Watseka, IL passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL, as the result of a stroke.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with the Rosary being recited at 7:45 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, at St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka. Rev. Lee Ryan will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

Mrs. Gaines was born Nov. 10, 1919 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of Bernard and Loretta Feffer White. She married Virgil J. Gaines on Jan. 23, 1943 in Watseka and he preceded her in death on March 10, 2004.

Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Richard and Barbara Gaines of Rockford, John and Linda Gaines and David Gaines all of Watseka; two daughters, Sallie Gaines and special friend, Mark Richardson, of Chicago and Barbara and John Finity of Ashburn, VA; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Scott; one daughter, Susan; and two brothers, John and Robert White.

Mrs. Gaines was a member of St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka and the John Birch Society. She was a voracious reader and an avid supporter of Sugar Creek Symphony and Song.

Memorials may be made to Sugar Creek Symphony and Song.

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Delores A. Gullquist, 62, Milford, IL

Delores A. Gullquist, 62, of Milford, IL passed away on Friday, April 2, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with a 7:45 p.m. Prayer Service. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka. Rev. Lee Ryan will officiate. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Clifton, IL.

Mrs. Gullquist was born August 16, 1947 in Streator, IL, a daughter of Everett and Eula Kirk Vaughn. She married Raymond H. Gullquist on June 6, 1970 in Chebanse, IL and he survives.

Other survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Trisha and Kevin Hemp of Milford and Tonya Gullquist of Danville, IL; nine grandchildren, Skylee, Landon, Trenton, Grace, Samuel and Janie Hemp of Milford and Michael, Tiffany and Elizabeth Bisping of Bradley; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Norma Vaughn of Bourbonnais, IL, Gene and Judy Vaughn of Logansport, IN, Tom and Judy Vaughn of New Auburn, WI, Pete and Pat Vaughn of Clifton, IL and Don and Pat Vaughn of Martinton, IL; two sisters-in-laws and spouses, Carol and Romeo LeBeau of Chebanse, IL and Lola and Tom Schafer of Bonfield, IL; and one brother-in-law and spouse, Larry and Vickie Gullquist of Chebanse, IL.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Mrs. Gullquist was a member of St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka, where she was a member of their CCW and also a lector. She enjoyed sewing, taking pictures, vacationing and her grandchildren. She had been a medical transcriptionist at Clifton Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital and at home for many years.

Memorials may be made to the family’s wishes.

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Michael D. Langellier, 58, Watseka, IL

Michael D. Langellier, 58, of Watseka, IL passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at the Danville VA Medical Center in Danville, IL.

Visitation will run for one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Memorial Service on Tuesday, April 6, at St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka. Military graveside rites will be provided by Watseka American Legion Post #23 and Iroquois County VFW Post #7450.

Mr. Langellier was born May 30, 1951 in Watseka, IL, a son of Earl and Pauline Schmidt Langellier.

Survivors include one son, Jon Langellier of Loves Park, IL; his mother and step-father, Pauline and Francis Melson of Watseka; one grandson, Rhys Langellier of Loves Park, IL; and four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Donna and Roy Koester and Pam and Dave Harvey all of Watseka, Michele and Ed Bush of Cissna Park and Rita Ballou of Leesburg, VA.

Preceding him in death was his father.

Mr. Langellier was a member of the Catholic Church. He served in the US Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting arrowheads and making jewelry. He was a lumberjack for many years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Danville VA Medical Center or St. Edmund Catholic Church.

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