When we began this series of articles from Psalm 69, we saw that David was under attack by his enemies. He even gave a personal, metaphorical, testimony, “I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold.” This Psalm has taken us through a roller coaster ride of emotions, prayers, and the need to understand forgiveness when enemies do us […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Verna Shilts
Verna R. Shilts, 93, of Bayles Lake, Loda, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Funeral services will be held on April 4 at noon, at the Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells Street, Paxton, with the Reverend McCollom officiating. Burial will be in Glen Cemetery, Paxton. Visitation will be held April 4 […]
Obituary: Julie Ellen Ehler
Julie Ellen Ehler, age 71, was with loved ones when she passed away early Thursday morning, March 28, 2024, at her home in Urbana, Illinois, after a 15-year battle with colon cancer. Julie was born July 25, 1952, in Berwyn, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Doris (Robertson) Berg. She was one of five children who grew up in Brookfield, […]
Obituary: William Arends
William George Arends, 94, peacefully passed away at 8:38 am Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Gibson Area Hospital-Annex where he had been a patient for seven days. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital. William was born in Melvin on May 2, 1929, to Frederick […]
Obituary: William Polson
William “Bill” Porter Polson Jr. of Paxton passed away at home Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was 92 years young. Bill was born on September 9, 1931 in Bellflower and graduated from Mansfield High School in 1949. After high school, he worked on the farm and was drafted by the Washington Senators Major League Baseball team before getting drafted into […]
Obituary: Elbert Bane
Elbert E. “Bud” Bane, 78, peacefully passed away at 12:22 am Thursday March 21, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Per Bud’s wishes a private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colin Bane Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Bank of Gibson City. Bud was born April 26, 1945 […]
Obituary: Elbert Bane
Elbert E. “Bud” Bane, 78, of Gibson City passed away at 12:22am Thursday March 21, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Funeral arrangements are pending at Rosenbaum Funeral Home in Gibson City.
Obituary: Russell Howe
Russell L. Howe, 74, of Paxton passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Arcadia Care in Clifton. He was born on November 17, 1949 in Watseka, a son of Robert E. and Marjorie (Daughtry) Howe Sr. and they preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter, Niki (Brian) Behrends of Clifton; four grandchildren, Kayla McCullough (Turner Ruechel) […]
Obituary: Donald Weakman
FAIRBURY – Donald Duane Weakman, 86, of Fairbury, passed away at 1:28am, March 18, 2024, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. Cremation has been accorded. Burial will take place at a later date in the Joliet Arsenal. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements. Donald was born October 10, 1937, in Piper City, the son of […]
Obituary: Roger Arends
Roger W. Arends, 89, of Melvin peacefully passed away at 8:07 a.m. on Tuesday March 12, 2024 at OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac, IL. Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. on Saturday March 23, 2024 at the Melvin United Methodist Church. Funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be […]
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