Barbara Lavoie-Munsterman, 71, of St. Anne passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. She was born on June 23, 1952 in Watseka, a daughter of Melvin and Shirley (Schmitt) Lavoie and they preceded her in death. Barbara married Kenton Munsterman on September 4, 1993 in rural Milford and he survives of St. Anne.

She is survived by one daughter, Dannyel Kafer of Alameda, CA; one son, Nathan (Jen) Kafer of Bourbonnais; two step-daughters, Ashley (Kyle) Denny of Momence and Faith(Melissa) Munsterman of Bloomington; grandchildren, William Funk of Munster, IN, Payton Kafer of Bourbonnais and Fynn Kafer of Bourbonnais; Step-grandchildren, Abby Cyr of Aroma Park, Gavin Ladd of Momence, Kenzie Seabert of Momence, Carson Denny of Momence and Cooper Denny of Momence; Four Sisters, Jean (Ty) Herron of Crescent City, Mary (Scott) Quinn of Bloomington, Michel Lavoie of Austin, TX and Angie (Aaron) Taylor of Donovan; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by one sister, Pam Fink; one son, Matthew Kafer; one step-daughter, Kimberly Seabert and one step- son-in-law, Jamin Seabert.

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crescent City, where she was a former member of the CCW. Barbara worked at Martin Whalen in Kankakee and later in the office at Turk Furniture. She enjoyed designing jewelry, dancing and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. There will also be a visitation on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with Rev. Michael Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

Memorials may be given to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or the donor’s choice.

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Benny Lee Cahoe, 68, of Watseka, passed away on February 24, 2024 at his home in Watseka.

Benny was born on September 25, 1955 in Watseka, IL to Benhardt Cahoe and Patsy Sapp and they preceded him in death along with one brother, Tommy Cahoe, and two grandchildren, Kayden Cahoe and Kyle Martin.

Surviving are his children, Bobby (Cortney) Cahoe of Glouster, OH, Benhardt (Kristin) Cahoe of West Lafayette, IN, Jeromy Martin of Bloomington, IL; his brothers, Bill (Penny) Cahoe of Yorktown, IN, Fred (Peggy) Cahoe of Watseka, Jerry Cahoe of Watseka, and Chuck Cahoe of Watseka; his sisters, Betty Kessinger of Watseka, Patricia (Zoher) Fatakdawala of Watseka, Kathy Neal of Watseka, IL, and Debra Cahoe of Watseka; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Benny worked for the City of Watseka for thirty-eight years and four months (not that he was counting), retiring as Superintendent of the Watseka Public Works Department. Mr. Cahoe was most comfortable at home in his recliner watching Westerns or watching the kids play. His favorite place was at the gambling machines trying to hit it big. He had a love for horses - and was especially fond of paint horses. Benny leaves behind a large family including numerous honorary children and grandchildren that he had taken under his wing over the years. The family takes great comfort in knowing that he is reunited with his beloved granddaughter, Kayden May Cahoe.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Pastor Joe Hughes will officiate. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery in Watseka.

Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.

Memorials may be made to The Cahoe Family (c/o Benhardt Cahoe).

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Rosalie H. Lundberg, 99, of Milford passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Heritage Health in Hoopeston. She was born on August 8, 1924, a daughter of Clyde and Edna (Carr) Kirchman Sr. and they preceded her in death. Rosalie married Tillman Trumann on February 23, 1941 in Watseka and he preceded her in death on December 10, 1992. Rosalie married Warren Lundberg on May 11, 1974 in Chicago and he preceded her in death on May 17, 1999. 

She is survived by her sons, Richard Trumann of Woodland and Wayne (Mary Ann) Trumann of Wentzville, Missouri; one daughter, Bonita (Michael) Hines of Sheldon; one sister, Annabelle Vanesse of Tinley Park, IL; four step-children, Gloria (Mark) McClatchey of Wabash, Indiana, Janet (Larry) Gross of Squires, MO, Nancy (Kim) Christensen of Chandler, Arizona; and Gregg (Marge) Lundberg of Milford; twenty grandchildren, thirty-seven great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Rosalie was also preceded in death by one son, William Trumann; one grandson, Richard Trumann Jr.; one great-grandson, Justin Yates; and her brother, Clyde Kirchman Jr.

She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford, where she served in the Quilter Club and the Dorcas Society. Rosalie enjoyed cooking, gardening, and quilting. During her working years, she worked at TRW and Uarco.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford with Rev. Doug Minton officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland. 

Memorials may be given to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford.

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

Rosalie Hoy, 74, of Crescent City passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home. She was born on March 23, 1949 in Gibson City, the daughter of James A. and Cynthia (Means) Earl. She married Larry Hoy in Onarga on September 21, 1969 and he survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Larry Warren (Simona Ciarlo) Hoy of Onarga, Eric (Sarah) Hoy of Casey; two brothers, Richard (Judy) Earl of Lincoln, and Robert (Susan) Earl of Clinton; three sisters, Carolyn Butler of Bloomington, Beverly Donner of Taylorville and Suzanne (Bill) Arndt of Mattoon; two grandchildren, Madison (Kyle) Kalagian of Sullivan and Jackson Hoy of Casey; two great-grandchildren, Harper and Juno; brother-in-law, Ronnie (Sally) Hoy of Onarga; and two sisters-in-law, Sandy Hoy of Ridgeville and Barbara Hoy of Onarga; 

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Donald Allen Hoy; four brothers-in-law, Harold Donner, Russell Butler, John Hoy and George Hoy; and one sister-in-law, Gloria Whitt.

Rosalie was an Assistant Librarian at the Onarga Library. She enjoyed word searches and reading.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga with Rev. Austin Madewell officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.    Burial will be held at a later date in the Onarga Cemetery.                                                                                                                                                                                         

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Ardith Joyce (Niebuhr) Heuton passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Ardith was born to Harry John and Mabel Bernice (Munsterman) Niebuhr on October 2, 1939 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital, Watseka, IL, baptized on November 5, 1939 and confirmed on March 29, 1953 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Milford (Woodworth) IL. She married the love of her life, Roland Heuton on October 10, 1959. Their marriage was blessed with one son, Bruce.

She is survived by her husband, Roland Henry Heuton, twin sister, Arleen (Gordon) Bohlmann, Fishersville, VA; nephews, Allen (Joy) Niebuhr of Crescent City, IL and Rev. Timothy (Sue) Bohlmann of Staunton, VA; niece, Dr. Rachel Bohlmann of South Bend, IN; great nephews and nieces,  Brent (Jody) Niebuhr of Crescent City, IL, Brock (Wendy) Niebuhr of Loda, IL, Elizabeth (Josh) Hackman, Staunton, VA, Anna (Eric) Crider, Staunton, VA, Samuel Bohlmann of Staunton, VA; and Godchild, Natalie Schroeder of Watseka. 

She was predeceased by her son, Bruce Henry Heuton; her parents, Harry and Mabel (Munsterman) Niebuhr; husband's parents, Henry and Dorothy Heuton; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Velma Niebuhr.

Ardith graduated from Crescent-Iroquois High School in 1957. She was employed immediately upon graduation at Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association in Watseka, IL and retired January 31, 2004 having worked in all departments, focusing on lending and compliance. She dedicated her career to Iroquois Federal. She held many supervisory positions and upon her retirement, she was Senior Vice President-Corporate Secretary, Compliance and Loan Manager. Ardith was elected to the Board of Directors at Iroquois Federal on January 16, 2002 and retired from the board November 12, 2012. 

Ardith was active in the community and church. She was especially proud being honored to be the first female elected President of the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce and served two terms on the Chamber Board, first female chairman of St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Crescent City, IL, and also served as Treasurer for 2 years and the first female elected to the Board of Directors of Iroquois Federal. 

Ardith was also active in the IMH Development Council and served as Co-Chair along with her husband, Roland, board member of Sugar Creek Symphony and Song, The American Cancer Society of Relay for Life of Iroquois County, and served as Treasurer and Chair of the Survivors committee, and volunteered as receptionist at IMH Lab. In 2023, she and Roland received the Watseka Times Republic Lifetime Achievement Award, in appreciation of their lifetime commitment to the Watseka Community and its people.

Ardith dedicated her life to her husband, Roland and son, Bruce being active and supporting her community and her employer, Iroquois Federal. 

Ardith and Roland enjoyed traveling, having been fortunate to travel to Niagara Falls (honeymoon), Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise, Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Rhine River Cruise, which included Amsterdam, the Passion Play 2010 Oberammergau, Switzerland, Cuba (the first year it was opened up to the United States), Alaska by land, African Safari, Canadian Rockies, Northwestern National Parks, Eastern fall tour, Portugal-The Douro River Valley, and Barcelona, Spain. 

Ardith and Roland also enjoyed attending grade and high school basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, football, Illini Volleyball, attending theatre productions, riding bicycle (having ridden 100 miles in Iroquois County in one day), walking, and playing cards with friends. 

Funeral service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Crescent City, IL on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Joel Brown and Rev. Timothy Bohlmann officiating. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery in Crescent City.

Visitation at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, IL on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to funeral service. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church in Crescent City, Iroquois Memorial Hospital (IMH) in Watseka or Unit 9 Academic Foundation, Watseka, IL. 

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Deloris Morgan, 94, of Sheldon passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at her home.

Deloris was born on December 2, 1929 in Brook, IN, the daughter of Roxy Meadows and Dortha Kenoyer and they preceded her in death.  She married Gene L. Morgan in Brook, IN on April 12, 1953 and he preceded her in death on January 10, 2022.  She was also preceded in death by one brother, Curtis Meadows.

She is survived by one daughter, Gloria (Donald) Jording of Buckley; and one granddaughter, Amalia Jording of Jackson, WI.

Deloris was a hairdresser for over 60 years and a farm wife.  She was a member of Darrow Christian Church, Order of the Eastern Star, Pythian Sisters in Kentland, Illinois Farm Bureau, Watseka Legion Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors, Red Hat Society, and Quilt Club.  Deloris enjoyed baking, quilting, gardening, and being an election judge for Sheldon Precinct 1.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral services on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Pastor Aaron Burnett will officiate. Burial will follow at Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or Darrow Church of Christ.

Melrose Luella Hartley, 96, of Watseka passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her home.  She was born on February 21, 1927 in Bryce, the daughter of Edward and Bertha (Schroeder) Lauterbach.   Melrose was raised by her step-father, Athol Martin.  She married James E. Hartley in Watseka on March 28, 1953 and he preceded her in death on May 19, 1992.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, step-father, two brothers and five sisters.   

Surviving are her children, Linda Simons of Lafayette, IN, Thomas (Stacie) Hartley of St. Augustine, FL, Karen Leaver of Watseka and Kellie (Randy) Perzee of Lafayette, IN; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Melrose was a member of First Christian Church in Watseka.  She worked in the printing business for Midwest Printing. She also worked at UARCO and was a beautician for many years. Melrose enjoyed her children and grandchildren.  

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with Pastor Roy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.  Visitation will be one hour before the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.  

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church in Watseka.

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Jody "JoJo" Lynn Potts, 57, of Bradley and formerly of Clifton passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in Palos Heights.  She was born on March 31, 1966 in Blue Island, the daughter of Mac and Susan (Russell) Kent.  She married Gregory Potts in Las Vegas on June 27, 1998 and he preceded her in death on May 1, 2017.  She was also preceded in death by her mother. 

Surviving are her father, Mac Kent of Bradley; children, Robyn (Timothy) Tice of Waterman, Katie Wages of Ashkum, Michelle (Jeffrey) Golden of Bronson, Michigan and Colton Potts of Ashkum; five grandchildren, Sophia and Cecilia Tice, Samuel, Emelia and Eleanor Golden; two sisters, Jackie (John) Hammond of Bradley and Sandra (Rick) Birch of Bourbonnais.

Jody was an avid Cubs fan.  She loved music, going to concerts and flowers.  Jody also loved being a Nana to her grandchildren and she cherished family gatherings. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2024 at ReNew Church, 1085 Mulligan Dr., Bradley, Illinois.  Minister Kevin Brackney will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the 5:00 p.m. service.  Burial will be at a later date in Glen Cemetery in Paxton. 

Memorials may be made to ReNew Church or American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

Carson A. Santefort, 20, of Watseka passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was born on October 28, 2003 in Kankakee, the son of Tim and Marie (Tribble) Santefort of Watseka and they survive.

Also surviving are his sister, Madelynn Santefort of Watseka; his brother, Logan Santefort of Watseka; maternal grandparents, Bob and Kim Tribble of Sheldon; paternal grandmother, Bette Santefort of Watseka; uncle, Bob (Jenny) Tribble of Braidwood; aunts, Sarah (Randy) Burton of Marshfield, Missouri and Sara (Brook) Sarver of Crawfordsville, Indiana; cousins, Lucas (Elizabeth) Tribble, Ryan Tribble, Kaylee Tribble, Hailey Sarver, Avery Sarver, Callan Sarver, Raylee Burton, Caydee Burton, and Jaycee Burton.

Carson was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jim Santefort. 

An incomplete inventory of words that describe Carson might start out with the following: skilled, purveyor of excellence, talented, gifted, blessed, visual artist, wryly witty, serious, musical craftsman, admired, intuitive, deep thinker, practical, troubleshooter, hungry to learn, a sponge for new ideas, intolerant of most brands of nonsense (unless they are of his own invention), handsome, mysterious at times, not a waster of words, adept at lighting up his mother’s heart and her home with his smile, eager for his grandfather’s wisdom  and sometimes more eager for his grandmothers’ cooking, adored by his siblings, marveled at by his father.  

Scores more qualities may be listed, but none matter as greatly as his quiet and ultimate confidence that God is good and His words are true.  Carson’s battles untold yielded wounds unseen that could be ultimately healed by none other than the One who created him and knew him before he was knitted in his mother’s womb, the One who knew his days in advance, the One who redeemed him and made a place for him in heaven for eternity and for His own glory.  So now we may start a new inventory of words to describe Carson, none to replace what we saw and experienced of Carson, rather to add to and magnify all that God gave him when he was with us:  restored, safe at home, glorified, perfected, in possession of every promise of God, keeper of the hope we have in Christ, fully aware of the entirety of the magnificence of God.  

Carson is not gone;  he’s just not here.  Our days may at times feel long before we see him next time.  While we cannot will to ourselves the talents, skills and abilities that God gifted Carson, we all can choose Carson’s foremost quality: the humility to accept the freely given gift of salvation in the work of Jesus Christ, in the promises of God, and in the power of the Holy Spirit.  In doing so, we will be together again and celebrate with joy.  

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Trinity Church in Watseka.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Trinity Church in Watseka with Pastor Ryan Mustered officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the WCHS Music Department.  

Arrangements are being handled by the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

Sharon E. Fink, 84, of Bayles Lake and formerly of Onarga, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Porter Place in Tinley Park.  She was born on January 7, 1940 in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of Malcolm and Hazel (Henry) Lathrop.  She married Lyman Paul Fink in Basel, Switzerland on June 27, 1958 and he preceded her in passing on May 11, 2009.  She is also preceded in death by one brother and two grandchildren.

Surviving are three daughters, Kim (Tom) DuBois of Fox Lake, Kelly (Jim) Peterson of Peotone, and Tracy (Bob) Mohr of Beecher; three sons, Todd Fink of Story City, IA, Brad (Carol) Fink of Dwight, and Brent (Katie) Fink of Willowbrook; one sister, Sandra Fink of Onarga; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed reading, walking her dogs, bicycling, and spending time with her family.

Memorial services will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. Graveside service will follow in the Onarga Cemetery in Onarga. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. before the memorial service.

Memorials may be made to Moments Hospice or to the Iroquois County Animal Rescue.

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Jewell R. Eilts, 90 of Watseka passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024 at The Citadel of Bourbonnais.  She was born on October 18, 1933 in Roberts, a daughter of Noel Christmas and Ethel (Mosiman) Cox.  Jewell married Henry Eilts in Onarga on May 2, 1954 and he preceded her in death in 2001.   Survivors include two daughters- Debbie (Dave) Gudeman of Watseka and Pam Eilts (Dana Parker) of Zephyrhills, FL; one grandson- Nicholas Gudeman (Jared Feldman) of Chicago; two brothers- Bill Cox of Kankakee and Jerry Cox of Kankakee; one sister- Cindy (Tom) Carney of Kankakee; and special friend- Esther Andreas.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother- Bob Cox, and two sisters in laws- Pat Cox and Mary Ann Cox.

Jewell was a member of Watseka United Methodist Church, enjoyed line dancing, and helped coach and kept score for the American Legion baseball team and girls softball team.  She worked at TRW Condenser, Littlefuse, JCPenney, Walmart, MainSource Bank, Catholic Charities, and was a beautician for many years.  Jewell and her family managed the concession stand at Legion Park for 8 years.

Visitation will be on Tuesday February 13, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Funeral services will be on Wednesday February 14, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Knapp Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Milton officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

Memorials may be made to the Unit 9 Academic Foundation or donor’s choice.

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Nancy Joan Yates, 82, of Bloomington and formerly of Onarga passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones at Bickford of Bloomington. She was born on October 10, 1941 in Watseka, a daughter of Herald "Kinley" and Ila Darlene (Austin) Hynd, Jr. Nancy married William Edward Yates Jr. in Manteno in 1964. He preceded her in death on October 23, 1981. 

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one sister-in-law, Joanne (Yates) Dailey; three brothers-in-law, Marvin Robinson, Harold Dailey, Myron Cailteux; and three nephews, Steven Dailey, Barry Dailey and Richard Cailteux.

Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Darlene Yates of Normal and Anne Marie (Charles) Atteberry of Normal; two grandchildren, Caroline and Lauren Atteberry of Normal; three sisters, Gail Robinson of Beason, Linda Jane Cailteux of Clifton and Leslie Kay (Paul) VanHoveln of Onarga; one brother-in-law, Thomas (Sandy) Yates of Frankfort; close family friends, Cathy (Mike) Thayer of Clinton, Hanna (Travis) Hudson of Warrensburg, and Paige Barnhill of Clinton; and many nieces and nephews.
 

Nancy was an insurance rater for Bliss-McKnight Insurance, Bloomington before she retired and was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed watching sporting events in person and on television.  Nancy was an avid reader and was very talented with needlepoint.  She enjoyed sharing the needlepoint she made with family, most often with her mother, Ila.   She also cherished spending time with all her family, especially the outings she had with her sisters.

Private services will be held with Fr. Michael Powell officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Papineau.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or to her granddaughters’ education fund with checks made payable to Caroline and Lauren Atteberry Education Fund (c/o CEFCU, 3 Traders Circle, Normal, IL 61761).  

Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.

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Nancy K. Hauptli, 86, of Fairbury and formerly of Cissna Park, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Fairview Haven Nursing Home in Fairbury.  She was born on January 9, 1938 in Cissna Park a daughter of Solomon and Kathryn (Fehr) Farney.  Nancy married Wayne E. Hauptli in Cissna Park on August 18, 1957 and he preceded her death on March 29, 2005.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and three sisters.    

Survivors include one daughter, Jill (Tom) Kaeb of Cissna Park; one son, Duane Hauptli of Austin, TX; one sister, Myrna Farney of Cissna Park; one brother, Gerry Farney of Cissna Park; four grandchildren, Alex (Agnes) Kaeb, Alysia Huber (Mike Seeley), Ashlyn (Dakota) Tucker, and Shane (Crystal Hale) Hauptli; five great-grandchildren, Carson and Aubrey Huber, Eloise Tucker, Summer and Jaxon Hauptli and Sofia Kaeb.

Nancy was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park and was a dedicated caretaker to her husband for many years.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park with ministers of the church officiating.  Burial will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Cissna Park.   Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 am on Saturday at church.

Memorials may be made to Fairview Haven Nursing Home in Fairbury.

Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park.

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Janice Marie Clark, 82, of Gilman passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 6, 1941 in Watseka, a daughter of Gilbert and Mary (Weakley) Schreiber. Her companion of 45 years, William E. Bigler, preceded her in death on July 29, 2021. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, David Schreiber; one sister, Sharon Adams; one son-in-law, Daniel Gash; and one brother-in-law, Dave Fregeau.

She married Richard Clark on June 25, 1960 and he survives in Redding, California. 

Also surviving are her children, Gary (Lisa) Clark of Bakersfield, California, Teresa Gash of Papineau, and Christine (Paul) Rhodes of Bakersfield, California; one granddaughter, Kristen (Robert) Goble of Danville; one great-granddaughter, Skyelee Goble; one sister, Mary Jane Fregeau of Bradley; and one brother, James Schreiber of Gilman.

Janice was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gilman, where she served as a member of the CCW Catholic Women and as a Sunday School Teacher. She worked at Armstrong in Kankakee for 26 years. Janice loved to watch NASCAR and enjoyed fishing. She also loved time spent in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Most of all, Janice loved spending time with her family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral mass on Monday, February 12, 2024 all at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gilman with Fr. Marek Herbut officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Gilman.

Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gilman.

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

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Terry Lee "Big Bird" Doehring, 73, of Watseka passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at his residence. He was born on November 30, 1950 in Kankakee, a son of Elvy and Nellie (DeVries) Doehring and they preceded him in death.

Terry is survived by his son, Brandon Doehring of Watseka; one sister, Connie (Mark) Lemenager of Ashkum; and three nieces, Lacie Liska of California, Lynice VandenBrand of Ashkum, and Libby Lemenager of Florida.

Terry worked for AO Smith Water Heaters in Kankakee. He was also a lifelong car and motorcycle mechanic. Terry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was an avid hunter. 

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman. A Meet and Greet will follow at 3:00 p.m. at The Right Stop in Gilman.

Memorials may be made to the family.

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Dellos W. Bruens, 82, of Cissna Park passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at his home.  He was born on October 28, 1941 in Watseka, the son of Arthur and Hilda (Tobeck) Bruens.  He married Linda Brown in Woodworth on June 20, 1965.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Bruens of Cissna Park; two sons, David (Stacie) Bruens of Cissna Park and Darren (Jodee) Bruens of Cissna Park; four grandchildren, Bryce, Brayden, Austin, and Autumn; one brother, Delbert (Ann) Bruens of Paxton; one sister in law, Rosemary Bruens of Watseka; and his special dog, Lilly.

He was preceded in passing by his parents and three brothers.

Mr. Bruens was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church – Ash Grove, where he served in several offices and capacities.  He was a lifelong agricultural and dairy farmer in the Cissna Park area.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church – Ash Grove.  Rev. Dale Fjordbotten will officiate.  Burial in the church cemetery will take place at a later date.

Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 am on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at church.

Arrangements are being handled by Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church – Ash Grove or Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

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