Shirley Ann Dean of Gibson City, and formerly of Foosland, danced through the gates of Heaven on Sunday April 7, 2024 at the Gibson Area Hospital Annex. She was 95 years old. Shirley was the first child born to Harry and Beulah Jensen on August 2, 1928. She had an older half-brother, Les Case, and three younger siblings – Mary, […]
Obituaries
Obituary: James Whitaker Jr.
PAXTON — James Whitaker Jr., 63, of Paxton, died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Evergreen Cremation Services in Champaign is handling arrangements. Mr. Whitaker was born at the U.S. Air Force Hospital in Dreux, France, on July 5, […]
Obituary: Hildegard Luhrsen
Hildegard Selma “Hilda” Luhrsen, 88 of Buckley, died at 4:36 a.m. Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Heritage Health, Hoopeston. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 302 S. Fourth Street, Cissna Park with Rev. Dale Fjordbotten officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be two […]
Obituary: Douglas Hager
Douglas E. Hager, 97, died on March 29, 2024, at Gibson Area Hospital Annex. A life-long resident of Gibson City, Doug was born June 13, 1926, and was the eldest son of Frances Eyer Hager and Henry Hager. He graduated from Drummer Township High School in June 1944 and joined the Navy at age 17. He served in the Asiatic […]
Pastor Steve Jones: “Let Heaven and Earth Praise Him”
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 […]
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 […]
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