Edward C. Laubscher, 77, of Sheldon passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Edward was born on April 2, 1945 in Watseka, the son of Benjamin J. and Marie A. (Kaufmann) Laubscher and they preceded him in death along with one brother, Donald; and one sister, Elizabeth Rudin.

Edward is survived by one son, Benjamin (Patricia) Laubscher of Eddyville; two brothers, Walter (Sylvia) Laubscher of Cissna Park and Wayne (Gloria) Laubscher of Mackinaw; one brother-in-law, Gary Rudin of Cissna Park; and four grandchildren, Grace, Harold, Emmaline, and Abraham.

Edward served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He was an owner and operator of several businesses throughout the years. He loved the community, was very generous to those in need, and always was willing to give a helping hand.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Private burial will be held at a later date at Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Cissna Park.

Memorials may be made to the Food Bank.

Shirley Mae Daniels, 88, of Watseka passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at home surrounded by her three children. She was born on July 5, 1934 in Williamsport, IN, the daughter of Howard K. and Georgia (Odle) Tate. She married William E. Daniels on August 27, 1954 in Williamsport, IN, and he preceded her in passing on February 20, 2009.

Surviving are her three children, William “Bill” (Chris) Daniels of Donovan, Marsha K. (Marilyn Cochran) Daniels of Champaign, and Barry (Lana) Daniels of Apex, NC; six grandchildren, Melissa (Steve Rowell) Daniels, Ami Daniels, Kyle Daniels, Jackie (Donald) Hundley, Christian Daniels, and Josh High; six great grandchildren, Rileigh Kilgore, Sharlee Daniels, Izabelle Daniels, Blade Rowell, Damien Hundley, and Deklyn Hundley; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, William E. Daniels, Shirley was preceded in passing by her parents; two brothers, Vernon Tate and Howard Tate; and three sisters, Margaret Wurtsbaugh, Maxine Smith, and Frances Johnson.

Mrs. Daniels enjoyed crocheting, reading, and playing BINGO. She loved cooking, baking, and most importantly, spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Baier Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

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Harold “Harry” Sykes, 70, of Onarga passed away on October 24, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 21, 1952 in Richlands, Virginia, a son of Woodrow and Stella Mae (Lester) Sykes. Harry married Kathy Price on September 23, 1979 in Mahomet and she survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Pearl (Rick) Althoff of Dublin, Ohio; one son, Matthew Sykes of Arden, North Carolina; two granddaughters, Alexandra and Emilia Althoff of Dublin, Ohio; two sisters, Lois (B.J.) Fuller of Honaker, Virginia and Loretta “Tina” (Harold) Shortt of Honaker, Virginia; one brother-in-law, Lee Price of Onarga; one sister-in-law, Karen (Richard) Milburn of Loda; and several nieces and nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents; and five brothers, Kermit, Clyde, Ed Russ, Harlin “Chubby”, and Darrell “Bubby”.

Harry retired from the Army National Guard and the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. He served in the military during the Vietnam Era. Harry loved Model A cars, hunting, playing guitar, and working in his yard. He especially loved watching his kids in sports and spending time with his granddaughters.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga with Pastor Jim Harkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Onarga Cemetery with Graveside Military Rites by the Onarga American Legion Post 551.

Memorials may be given to the Donor’s Choice.

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Mariann H. Seibring, 95, of Watseka passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at her home.

Mary was born on August 5, 1927 in Donovan, the daughter of Leonard and Edna (Blakley) Houghton and they preceded her in death. She married Earl T. Seibring on August 14, 1944 in Peoria and he preceded her in death on December 29, 1985. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Ronald and Steven; her brother, Leon “Tough” Houghton; and her sister, Betty Webster.

She is survived by seven daughters, Sheryl (Don) Hemp of Watseka; Rebecca (the late Kenny) Millsap of Phoenix, AZ, Mary Jo (Frank) Mucci of Springboro, OH, Elizabeth Hawthorne of Bloomington, Julia Duncan of Manteno, Jennifer Marcotte of Atlanta, GA, and Natalie (Ted) Meyer of Nashville, TN; 19 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary was a member of Centennial Christian Church in Watseka as well as Ford-Iroquois Home Extension. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing, reading, crocheting, knitting, and hand crafts.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Prairie Dell Cemetery in Iroquois with Joe Hughes officiating. The family will welcome guests at her home following the service.

Memorials may be made to Watseka Food Pantry, Centennial Christian Church, or donor’s choice.

Arthur Robert “Art” Murray, 91, of Milford passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his home in Milford. He was born on September 16, 1931, in Pierce City, MO, the son of Arthur R. and Rebecca (Hadley) Murray. He married Phyllis Hagebusch in Pierce City, MO on September 16, 1951.

In addition to his wife, Phyllis Murray of Milford, Art is survived by two sons, Rob (Janice) Murray of Milford and Chris (Lisa) Murray of Ballwin, MO; two daughters, Lori Murray of Villa Grove, IL and Carol Murray of Kittanning, PA; eleven grandchildren, Erin Koehn, Megan (Esteban) Rosas, Molly (James) Roth, Kathleen (Claude) Wilson, Amanda Murray, Rowdy (Bailey) Murray, Robin Murray, Alissa Murray, Kaitlan Murray, Colin Murray, and Ryan Murray; nine great-grandchildren, Lucas, Nathan, Landon, and Sean Koehn, Benito Rosas, Divya, Riyadh, and Isaac Wilson, Annalise Miller, and 3 more great-grandchildren coming soon; and one sister, Ruth Etta Buchner of Eagle Rock, MO.

Art was preceded in passing by both of his parents.

Mr. Murray served as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He then worked for IBM for almost ten years. Art purchased Citizens State Bank in 1969 and has continued to run it ever since with his family, where he stayed actively involved.

Art was a member of the Milford United Methodist Church, loved playing golf, and was proudly involved in countless projects over the years benefiting the Milford area. He was the first president and a founding member of what is now called, the Community Bankers Association of Illinois.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Pastor Darla Holden and Pastor Jerry Parker will officiate. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland. Graveside military rites will be provided by Watseka American Legion Post #23 and Iroquois County VFW Post #7450.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice, Milford United Methodist Church, or Angel’s Closet.

Please share a memory of Art at knappfuneralhomes.com.

Nancy I. Schroeder, 73 of Columbia, MO and formerly of Milford, IL passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 29, 1949 in Milford a daughter of Edward and Anna (Walton) Tuggle. Survivors include two daughters- Tammy Randolph of Bedford, IN and Pamela (John) Swan of Hartsburg, MO; two sons- Charles (Theresa) Schroeder of Watseka and Matthew Schroeder of Iroquois; daughter in law- Leanne Schroeder of Englewood, FL; 10 grandchildren- Levi Schroeder, James and Bradley Randolph, Marissa, Doug, and Ashley Miller, Matthew Steele Schroeder, Enrique Sanchez, John Swan III, and Erin Swan.; and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, one brother- Robert Courtney, two sisters- Joyce Schroeder and Ilene Christensen, one son- Terry Lee Schroeder Jr, and one daughter- Barbara Schroeder.

Nancy enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafts, reading, and making memories with friends and family. She loved cooking and playing with spices. Nancy worked in the medical field for 33 years as a C.N.A. and E.M.T.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford with Rev. Robert Killion officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

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Nancy I. Schroeder, 73 of Columbia, MO and formerly of Milford, IL passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 29, 1949 in Milford a daughter of Edward and Anna (Walton) Tuggle. Survivors include two daughters- Tammy Randolph of Bedford, IN and Pamela (John) Swan of Hartsburg, MO; two sons- Charles (Theresa) Schroeder of Watseka and Matthew Schroeder of Iroquois; daughter in law- Leanne Schroeder of Englewood, FL; 10 grandchildren- Levi Schroeder, James and Bradley Randolph, Marissa, Doug, and Ashley Miller, Matthew Steele Schroeder, Enrique Sanchez, John Swan III, and Erin Swan.; and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, one brother- Robert Courtney, two sisters- Joyce Schroeder and Ilene Christensen, one son- Terry Lee Schroeder Jr, and one daughter- Barbara Schroeder.

Nancy enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafts, reading, and making memories with friends and family. She loved cooking and playing with spices. Nancy worked in the medical field for 33 years as a C.N.A. and E.M.T.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford with Rev. Robert Killion officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Please share a memory of Nancy at knappfuneralhomes.com.

Marvin David Kuipers, 98, of Danforth passed away on October 16, 2022 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth. He was born on February 26, 1924, west of Danforth, the son of Joe E. and Ella (Hemp) Kuipers. He married BarBara J. Quick on January 27, 1951 and she preceded him in death on November 28, 2016.

Survivors include, sister, Devanna Hurt of Gilman; sister, Caroline Patterson of California; daughter, JoEllyn Sue (Randall) Verkler of Cissna Park; son, David Quin (Cindy) Kuipers of Danforth; grandchildren, Nicole (Jared) Sarver of Texas, Brian (Kristen) Turpen of Texas, Lindsey (Kaleb) Faulk of Texas, Levi Kuipers of Danforth, Chad (Ashleigh) Verkler of Cissna Park; and great grandchildren, Madison Wilson, McKenzie Wilson, Kamden Sarver, Kendell Sarver, Aleecia Faulk, Benjamin, Grace Faulk, Rees Turpen, Reagan Turpen, Malaki, Lilyana, and Lydia Verkler.

In addition to his wife, Marvin was preceded in passing by his parents; step-mother, Hannah Cordes Kuipers; an infant sister; brothers, Merrill of Danforth, Wilbur of California, and Clarence of Onarga; and son in law, Michael Turpen.

Marvin attended the Kerns Grade School where he graduated 8th grade. He then began farming with his father. He joined the army where he was stationed in the Philippines and was later transferred to Korea as a combat engineer for over a year. He was honorably discharged as a Technician Corporal. Marvin began farming northwest of Danforth for a couple years. After marrying BarBara, they moved to the farm west of Danforth where he was born and continued farming there.

Mr. Kuipers was a director of the Danforth-Gilman Grain Elevator for twenty-seven years, served on the Advisory Committee of the Iroquois West School District for three years, and was a member of the American Legion 2131 in Clifton.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Zion United Church of Christ in Gilman. Rev. Dr. Carol Lange will officiate. Burial will follow in Danforth Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at church on Friday, from 11:00-12:00.

Memorials may be made to Prairieview Lutheran Home, Zion United Church of Christ, or Donor’s Choice.

Please share a memory of Marvin at knappfuneralhomes.com.

Alta Jean (Pugh) Allen, 91, of Cissna Park passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Heritage Health in Hoopeston, IL. She was born on December 30, 1930, in Indiana, the daughter of Floyd and Rachel (Stuart) Pugh. She married Charles A. Allen at Antioch Church of Christ, Rossville, IL on June 30, 1957, and he preceded her in death on 3/16/2019. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and sister – Juanita Peterson.

Surviving are two daughters, Denise (Dennis) Mann of Monmouth, and Lisa (Brad) Breymeyer of Cissna Park; five grandchildren, Jacob (Beth) Mann, Bolivar, MO; Erin (Kevin) Chankin, Chicago; Brice (Heidi) Breymeyer, Onarga; Brandt (Brielle) Breymeyer, Milford; and Brooks (Josey) Breymeyer, Cissna Park; eight great-grandchildren, Taylor Mann, Keighan Mann, Madison Chankin, Mason Chankin, and Braxton Breymeyer, Bree Breymeyer, Briggs Breymeyer and Brittlyn Breymeyer. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their extended families, and many lifelong friends.

Mrs. Allen was a registered nurse who served her patients with love and compassion. Alta was known for her wonderful meals, and great love of her family and friends, especially her husband.

She was a member of the Goodwine United Methodist Church until it’s closure, and then joined the Milford United Methodist Church. She loved bowling, playing cards, but mostly spending time with her friends, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was active in the Cissna Park American Legion Auxiliary, church and school programs, an election judge and worked at many Bloodmobiles.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park with a visitation one hour prior from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. There will also be a visitation on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park. Burial will be at Amity Cemetery in Goodwine.

Memorials may be made to the Milford United Methodist Church, Cissna Park Fire Department or the Cissna Park American Legion Auxiliary.

Barbara Kay Blackwell, 70, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 2:39 P.M. Monday October 17, 2022, at her home. She was born April 7, 1952, in Benton County, IN, the daughter of Raymond and Wilma (Hicks) Langellier. She married Steve Blackwell on June 24, 1970, at the Prairie Green Church of Christ. He survives in Hoopeston. 

She is also survived by one daughter, Amy (Brad) Pickett of Hoopeston, IL; one son, Craig (Kristi) Blackwell of Hoopeston, IL; three sisters, Gloria Henthorn of Danville, IL, Donna Caspers of Rankin, IL, and Sue Langellier of Watseka, IL; two brothers, Ray (Nancy) Langellier of Wellington, IL and Ronnie Langellier of Stockland, IL; grandchildren, Ryan (Madison) Pickett, Madeline Pickett, Meadow Blackwell and Alex’s widow, Taylor Pickett; great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Wrenley Pickett; many nieces and nephews; and her special lifelong friend, Penny Wilken. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Betty; five sisters-in-law, Frances, Rose, Mary Lou, Marge, and Nancy; six brothers, Delmar, Morris, Gordon, Lewis, Lloyd, and Jerry Langellier; two brothers-in-law, Raymond Henthorn and Jim Caspers; and two grandchildren, Sydni Blackwell and Alex Pickett. 

Barbara cleaned houses and later became a home health care provider. She was a member of the Milford Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, working outside in her flowers, and collecting many items. Barbara especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren and was always there to help others. 

A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Monday October 24, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday October 25, 2022, at the funeral home with Pastor Brent Zastrow officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorials may be made to the Arc of Iroquois County, 700 E. Elm St., Watseka, IL 60970, or Iroquois Memorial Hospice, 200 Laird Lane, Watseka, IL 60970. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Rose M. Langellier, 71, of Stockland, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at her home.

She was born on December 6, 1950 in Lafayette, IN, the daughter of Raymond and Maudie Gunn Jones. They preceded her in death in 1954 and 1989, respectively. Her mother married Charles Scott in 1956, who was her ‘Pop’ until his death in 1990.

Rose married Gerald (Jerry) Langellier on June 16, 1988 in Pine Village, IN. He preceded her in death on July 29, 2013.

Rose is survived by four children and nine grandchildren: Brad (Jamie) Denham (their children Kelsey, Kodey, Kohle and Chase) of Chesterfield, SC; Jessica (Cory) Birch (their children Devon and Ryan) of Milford; Andrea Langellier (spouse Jimmy Craighead and son Luke Donaldson) of Watseka, and Jason (Stacy) Langellier (their children Alice and Mallory) of Stockland. She is also survived by six great grandchildren, siblings Russell Jones, Roy Jones and Ruth Miller, all of Indiana, and several sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Rose will be remembered for baking and decorating countless birthday and wedding cakes over a span of 56 years. She also enjoyed reading, mowing and watching westerns.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Rev. Brent Zastrow will officiate. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford as well as one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or the Milford Public Library.

Glenda A. Krumwiede, 76 of Cissna Park passed away October 13, 2022, peacefully at home after enduring a long battle with Alzheimer’s during which she never gave up on loving life and the people around her. She was born on January 29, 1946 in Watseka, a daughter of Glenn and Mary Jane (Rudin) Egolf. Glenda married Richard “Rich” Krumwiede in Ash Grove on August 4, 1963. Her husband was her rock and he cared for her until the end.

Survivors include her husband, Rich Krumwiede of Cissna Park; two sons, Troy (Tiffanie) Krumwiede of Watseka and Rex (Cindy) Krumwiede of Mahomet; four grandchildren, Lauren Krumwiede, J.R. (Stephanie) Krumwiede, Kate Krumwiede, and Erin Krumwiede; two great grandchildren, August and Marley Krumwiede; two brothers, Ron (Jayne) Egolf of Claytonville and Russell (Marilyn) Egolf of Deer Creek; two sisters, Beth (Dave) Baier of Cissna Park and Dawn (Kirk) Wilson of Highlands Ranch, CO.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Ryan Egolf; one sister, Carol Bauer; one brother in law, Aaron Bauer; one nephew, Eric Bauer; and one niece, Janice Bauer.

She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ash Grove. Glenda worked at Cissna Park News for many years and wrote the well known “Glenda’s Gleanings”. She was a successful licensed realtor.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ash Grove with Rev. Michael Ruhlig officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Ash Grove.

Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service at church, from 9:00 – 11:00 am.

Arrangements are by Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church - Ash Grove, St. John Lutheran School – Buckley, or St. Paul Lutheran School – Woodworth.

Please share a memory of Glenda at knappfueranlhomes.com.

Russell L. Hull, 82, of Ashkum passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. He was born on September 14, 1940 in Estherville, Iowa, a son of Myron L. and Alice G. (Murphy) Hull. Russell married Ruth M. Wells on November 17, 1973 and she survives.

Other survivors include one daughter, Beth (Todd) Evers of Fort Worth, Texas; one son, Tom (Kristina) Hull of Danforth; five grandchildren, Isaac Evers, Eli Evers, Charlotte Evers, Lauren Hull, and Cord Hull; siblings, Donna Schmitz, Mary Sides, Patricia (Randy) Storm, Diane (Roger) Kimmel, Lori Nichols, Barb (Tom) Peters, Milton (Judy) Hull; sisters-in-law, Barb Hull and Sherry Hull; and many nieces and nephews.

Russell was preceded in death by both parents; three brothers; Robert Hull, Myron “Dick” Hull, and Donald Hull; and three brothers-in-law, Frank Schmitz, Orville Sides, and John Nichols.

Russell was a member of the Ashkum United Methodist Church where he was very active and held various positions including serving as a church board member. Russell was a proud veteran of the United States Navy having served from September of 1957 to September of 1963. He attended Clifton Central High School. Russell was a village of Ashkum board member for 22 years and served on the Planning and Zoning Board. He had been a Commodore at the Aroma Park Boat Club. Russell retired from Cherry Burrell. He was the owner and operator of Russ’s Welding where he loved to spend time in the shop. He was an avid sportsman, but his greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandkids and family.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton with his daughter, Rev. Beth Evers and Rev. Mark Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at the Ashkum Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ashkum United Methodist Church or Donor’s Choice.

David “Dave” Alan Sobkoviak, 81, of Iroquois went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday night, October 13, 2022, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Living Hope Church, 546 North 6th Street in Watseka, IL. Pastor Ben Stone will officiate. Burial will follow at Prairie Dell Cemetery near Iroquois.

David was born on May 8, 1941 in Watseka, IL to Edwin and Leora (Beckman) Sobkoviak. He graduated from Watseka High School in 1959 and worked at UARCO for 42 years. David enjoyed spending time with his family and church friends, reading his Bible and Western fiction novels, tending his gardens, and fishing in the Great Lakes region. He was often seen and heard singing and playing his guitar whether it was from his arm chair, sitting on the deck, or in church. He was also an avid woodworker making special gifts for his children and grandchildren.

David is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann and his children, Penny Beckman and her husband, Sonny Beckman, Pamela Dirks and her husband, William “Bill” Dirks, Robin Burger and her husband, Tom Burger, Jeff Sobkoviak and his wife, Michelle Sobkoviak, and Sara Sobkoviak and her husband, José Ocampo, and 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and his younger sister, Jane Queller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Leora, and his older sister, Mary Ann Everett.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

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Valera E. Bohlmann, 97 of Crescent City passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2022 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth. She was born on August 22, 1925 in Crescent Township a daughter of Fred J. and Edna (Schuldt) Meyer. Valera married Robert H. Bohlmann in Crescent City on December 15, 1946 and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2013.

Survivors include two sons- Brian (Sandie) Bohlmann of Watseka and Scott (Robin) Bohlmann of Woodland; one daughter- Victoria (Gerald) Hendricks of Crescent City; son in law- David Bettermann of Crescent City; two sisters- Vesta Metz of Danforth and Vanda (Jay) DuVernay of Lecanto, FL; four grandchildren and nine step grandchildren; four great grandchildren and several step great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother- Verlin Meyer, and one daughter- Debra Ann Bettermann.

Valera was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Crescent City and worked at WGFA radio for 23 years.

Funeral services will be held on Monday October 17, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with Pastor Joel Brown officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery in Crescent City.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Iroquois Memorial Hospice, Prairieview Lutheran Home, or the donor’s choice.

Richard Sagen, 59, of Gilman formerly of Breckenridge, CO passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Gilman Healthcare in Gilman, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial Services will be scheduled at a later date. Cox-Knapp Funeral Home, Paxton is handling arrangements. 

Dorothy Jane Beishuizen, 94, of Cissna Park passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Iroquois Resident Home in Watseka. She was born on February 25, 1928 in Danforth, the daughter of Samuel and Emma (Zeedyk) Perzee. She married Richard “Jack” Beishuizen of Chicago, on September 20, 1947 in Danforth and he preceded her in passing on May 16, 1995.

Surviving are one daughter, Jacqueline (Daniel) Hamrick of Cissna Park; two sons, Robert (Donna) Beishuizen of The Villages, FL and Ronald (Christine) Beishuizen of Crete, IL; five grandchildren, Robert Jr, Brent Richard, Stacie Linn, Scott Richard, and Amy Jacqueline; nine great grandchildren; and one sister in law, Aldine Perzee of Danforth.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; four brothers, Delmar, Melvin, Henry, and Donald; and six sisters, Helen, Mary, Florence, Lillian, Ruth, and Marilyn.

Mrs. Beishuizen was a member of Cissna Park United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader who loved to entertain family and friends, and especially enjoyed wintering with her Lincolnshire Estate family in Largo, FL.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Cissna Park United Methodist Church. Pastor Ashley Clifton will officiate. Burial will follow at Cissna Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at church on Monday, October 17, 2022 from 11:00-1:00 pm.

Memorials may be made to Cissna Park United Methodist Church

DeEtte A. Holm, 60 of Kempton passed away on Thursday October 6, 2022 at Riverside Medical Center. She was born on June 30, 1962 in Geneva, IL the daughter of Carl and Jacqueline (Howard) Veochting. DeEtte married Malcolm E. Holm in Chebanse on July 26, 1986 and he survives. Also surviving are two daughters- Rachel (Roderick) Price of St. Anne and Chasity (Elizabeth Conley) Holm of Watseka; one son- Phillup (Rhenn Guynn) Holm of Kankakee; three grandchildren- Gabrielle and Elijah Price, and Hunter Holm; three great grandchildren- Gracelyn, Zayla, and Charliegh Price; a special mention: “Mae-Mae”, Alexis, Taylor, Morgan, Carrisa, Miranda, Boe, and Alexas. She was preceded in death by her parents. DeEtte was owner and operator of The Cobbler & The Rusty Saw.

Private services will be held at a later date with burial in the Emington Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

Please share a memory of DeEtte at www.knappfuneralhomes.com

Mary May Doyle-Butturff, 84, of Onarga passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born on June 21, 1938 in Onarga, a daughter of Arthur and Ida (Schueneman) Wilkey. Mary married Paul Eugene Doyle in October 5, 1958 and he preceded her in death on May 5, 1998. She married Gerald Butturff in Clifton on August 3, 2003 and he preceded her in death on June 29, 2018. She was also preceded in death by both of her parents; two half-brothers; and three sons, Paul Doyle Jr., David Doyle, and James Doyle.

Mary is survived by one daughter, Angie Doyle-Whitlock of Onarga; one son, Darrel (Katherine) Doyle of Deltona, Florida; one step-daughter, Paula Jean Bayless of Chandler, Arizona; six grandchildren, Patrick, Genell, and Elizabeth Smith, Audrey Whitlock, Shannon Doyle, and Jacob Doyle; three step-grandchildren, Kevin and Stephanie Williams and Kimberly Mackert; two great grandchildren, James Smith and Aidan Rhoads; two sisters, Lu Decker-Johns of Gilman and Alice Wilkey of Gilman.

She worked for Civil Service at Chanute Air Force Base as a realtor for many years.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Clifton with Rev. Pete Hinrich officiating with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the Clifton Cemetery in Clifton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Prairieview Lutheran Home Alzheimer's Unit.

Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga

Curtis G. Sauder, 86, of Cissna Park passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Serenity Villa in Fairbury. He was born on June 25, 1936 in Pekin, the son of Philip G. and Anna (Hodel) Sauder. He married Elaine Joyce Busch in Cissna Park on May 25, 1958.

Surviving are his wife, Elaine of Cissna Park; one daughter, Kim (Art) Walder of Cissna Park; one son, Mark (Sherri) Sauder of Cissna Park; four grandchildren, Aaron (Heather) Walder, Nicholas (Angela) Sauder, Joshua (Dena) Sauder, and Derek (Brooke) Sauder; six great grandchildren; and two sisters, Phyllis Anderson of Casa Grande, AZ and Sharon (Kenneth) Eisenmann of Cissna Park.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Sauder served in the United States Army as a medic.

Curt was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park. He served on the Cissna Park High School Board and Fountain Creek Twp. Board. Curt was a long time Pioneer Seed Salesman. Mr. Sauder was a dairy and grain farmer in the Cissna Park area for many years. Curt loved the Lord, his dear family, and farm life.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery with graveside military rites by Cissna Park American Legion.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Fairview Haven in Fairbury or Donor’s Choice.

Please share a memory of Curt at knappfuneralhomes.com.

Daniel Jon Schroeder, 77, of Gilman passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born on December 19, 1944 in Danforth, the son of Lester E. and Gladys (Claussen) Schroeder. Daniel married Cynthia K. Sapp in Kankakee on April 25, 1965 and she survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Dawn M. (Tom) Ulrichs of Danforth and Karen A. (Jeff) Roach of Gibson City; one daughter-in-law, Julie A. Schroeder of Clifton; grandchildren, Jon (Craig) Schroeder, Jordan (Tiffany) Schroeder, Ariel (Brad) Zulker, Jared (Alyssa) Schroeder, Matthew (Lyndsie) Ulrichs, Megan Ulrichs, Ashley (Cody) Loy, and Samantha Loy; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Schroeder of Gilman and David (Marcia) Schroeder of Danforth; three sisters, Judy (Paul) Bottorff of Crescent City, Mary Beavins of Bloomington, and Sarah (Jim) Leonard of Gilman.

Daniel was preceded in death by both parents; one brother, Thomas Schroeder; one sister, Rebecca Schultz; and one son, Jon H. Schroeder.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gilman. Daniel worked for 10 years as a self-employed heating and air conditioning technician then later worked in Kankakee at Home Appliance and Brush Heating and Air. He was a 1963 graduate of Crescent-Iroquois High School. Daniel loved cars and helping people.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gilman. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Pete Hinrich officiating. Burial will follow in the Danforth Cemetery in Danforth.

Memorials may be given to the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana or the Iroquois Memorial Hospital Resident Home in Watseka.

Arrangements are by the Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman.

Jose De Jesus Barajas, 45, of Indianapolis and formerly of Onarga, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. He was born on March 30, 1977 in Jalisco, Mexico, the son of Jose Trinadad Barajas and Carolina Cabrera Zermeno.

Surviving are his mother, Carolina Cabrera Zermeno of Jalisco, Mexico; six brothers; eight sisters, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, three brothers, and one sister.

Visitation will be from 9:00-10:30 am on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gilman. Private burial will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Please share a memory of Jose at knappfuneralhomes.com.

William (Bill) F. Reed of Eustis, Florida, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at his home following a short illness.

Bill was born on November 6, 1935 in Xenia, Illinois, the son of Ruth (Fatheree) and James R. Reed.
Bill married Edith (Trudie) Lauterbach of Ashkum, Illinois on November 6, 1954 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum, Illinois.

Bill was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, VFW and a 60-year member of The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, boat rides, gardening at his Florida farm, antique collecting, antique cars and spending time with his family and friends, as well as being an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Bill also served in the United States Army, 13th Infantry.

After several years at Missouri Paint & Varnish, Bill established Coatings Application & Waterproofing, (CAW), in 1967 and owned that business until he retired in July, 2015.

Bill dedicated his life to his work, he traveled endlessly and worked tirelessly to build his company and provide the best quality of workmanship possible. Bill was highly respected by business professionals in the industry throughout the world, as well as by his employees and their families. Bill’s success was made possible by the love and support of his wife Trudie, who worked with him side-by-side, only to develop her own company, FMEC, to support the supply side of CAW.

Surviving are one brother-in-law, Wilbur Lauterbach, nieces; Meloney (James) Reed, Shirley Roach, Wanda Jensen, Virginia Wasmer, Laurie (Larry) Wilken, and nephews; Michael Thomas, Rick (Linda) Thomas, Jim (Shari) Reed, Edward (Lori) Lauterbach, Tim (Lori) Lauterbach, Glenn (Alice) Saathoff, Jerry (Monica) Moore, and Jim Anderson, along with several great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Trudie, brother James R. Reed, sister Wanda Thomas, brothers-in-law Jack Thomas, John Lauterbach, Clyde Lauterbach, Arthur Anderson, Elmer Saathoff, Harold Moore and sisters-in-law Betty Reed, Marilyn Lauterbach, Carol Lauterbach, Mardella Anderson, Margaret Lauterbach, Hazel Moore, and Esther Saathoff. Also preceding him in death were nieces, Brenda Johnson, June Roberts and nephews Danny Moore and Elmer Saathoff.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Additional visitation will be on Monday, October 10, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with funeral services at Knapp Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Ashkum Cemetery. Lunch will be served at the Ashkum Coliseum immediately following the graveside service.

Glenn Yates, 65, of Watseka passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Palm Terrace of Mattoon in Mattoon, IL. He was born on March 20, 1957 in Watseka, the son of Lloyd and Luida (Miller) Yates.

Surviving are one son, Michael (Karla) Yates of Watseka; two grandchildren, Gracie and Andrew Yates of Watseka; two sisters, Shirley (Tom) Zabel of Watseka and Loydene Myers of Marshall; brother in law, Ray Arseneau of Beaverville; two sister in laws, Gayle Yates of Watseka and Janien Yates of Watseka; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Glenn was preceded in passing by his parents; two brothers, Jim Yates and Dan Yates; one sister, Arlene Arseneau; and one son, Justin Yates.

Mr. Yates enjoyed farming.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Pastor Ryan Mustered will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home from 11:00-12:00.

Burial will take place at a later date at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in L’Erable.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

Please share a memory of Glenn at knappfuneralhomes.com.

Diane K. Kassman, 67 of Onarga passed away on Monday September 26, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 11, 1955 in Kankakee, a daughter of Glenn and Bethel (Salyers) Jacobs. Diane married Rickey Kassman on September 30, 1972 in Mokena and he survives. Also surviving are one daughter- Kathy Kassman of Watseka; two sons- Edward Kassman of Onarga and James (Rebecca) Kassman of Alto, GA; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four brothers- Kenneth (Carol) Jacobs of Manhattan, Russell (Sharon) Jacobs of Wilton Center, Mark (Wendy) Jacobs of Wilton Center, and George Jacobs of Onarga; one sister- Beverly Jacobs (Dennis Reedy) of Bandara, TX; brother in law- Dick (Jolene) Kassman of Baytown, TX; sister in law- Denise (Paul) Woodcock of Manhattan; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Uplifted Care for their dedication and tender care for the past month.

Memorial visitation will be held on Friday October 7, 2022 from 4-7 pm at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Thomas Edward Oberloh, 84, of Woodland passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Tom was born on October 9, 1937 in Milford, the son of Edward and Anna (Hurling) Oberloh and they preceded him in death. He married Donna Drover on January 7, 1962 in Woodland and she survives.

Besides his wife, Donna Oberloh of Woodland, he is survived by two daughters, Tracy (Gary) Giroux of Woodland and Cathy (Jeff) Anderson of Milford; seven grandchildren, Baillie Nichols, Katelyn Barrett, Ian Anderson, Kyle Giroux, Jarren Oberloh, Caden Giroux, and Hadlie Oberloh; two great grandchildren, Bradley Barrett and Stokely Nichols; one brother, Bill Oberloh of Texas; one daughter-in-law, Theresa Oberloh; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Ronald; and two sons, Brad and Ricky.

Tom served in the Army National Guard, was a member of the Woodland Methodist Church, and a Woodland Fire Department volunteer for over forty years. He enjoyed fishing, bottle collecting, hunting, and loved taking his grandchildren outdoors with him.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Pastor Gail Meyers will officiate. Burial will follow at Body Cemetery in Woodland with graveside military rites by Watseka American Legion Post #23 and Iroquois County VFW Post #7450.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.
Memorials may be made to Woodland Fire Department.

Raquel Camargo de Ochoa, 86, of Onarga passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at her home in Onarga. She was born on February 12, 1936 in Casacuaran, Guanajuato, Mexico, the daughter of Diego Camargo and Guadalupe Orozco. She married Jose Guadalupe Ochoa in Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico in 1950 and he preceded her in death on December 18, 2009.

Surviving are nine children, Maria Elena Ochoa, Marta Ochoa, Guadalupe Ochoa, Rafaela Ochoa, Raquel Ochoa, Ramon Ochoa, Jose Louis Ochoa, Ezequiel Ochoa, and Ma Socorro Ochoa; many grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jose; one sister, Maria Camargo; one brother, Everado Camargo; five sons, Miguel Ochoa, Pedro Ochoa, Oliverio Ochoa, Jesus Ochoa, and Juan Manuel Ochoa; and three grandchildren, Juan Ochoa, Abraham Camargo, and Jose Louis Ochoa.
Raquel enjoyed reading her Bible, spending time with her family, and going on rides. She was very talkative and outgoing and loved to take care of her plants and flowers.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 pm on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.
Pastor Louis Aguilar will officiate. Burial will follow at Onarga Cemetery in Onarga.

Memorials may be made to the Family’s Wishes.

Please share a memory of Raquel at baierfuneralhome.com.