Month: November 2020

Surrounded by family, Gwenda K. Robinson, 66, passed peacefully on November 14, 2020 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was a longtime resident of Post Falls, Idaho. She absolutely loved children and her 27-year career as a primary grade school teacher…

Bernadine A. Denaple, 89, of Fairbury and formerly of Ransom, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her residence in Fairbury. Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held in St. Patrick’s Church,…

The most amazing mother, daughter, friend, person Pam (nee Riccolo) Atchison, 71, of Dwight, Illinois joined her Lord and Savior on November 20, 2020. Pam was surrounded by her loving family as she made her final journey. Pamela Ann was…

Harold George “Fuzz” Mahler, age 88, of Gardner, IL passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Born June 26, 1932, he was the last of the 12 children born to William and Ida (nee Balzerick) Mahler. Harold “Fuzz” served in the United…

Philip J. McArdle, 77, of Dwight passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Morris Hospital. Born February 23, 1943 in Morris, he was the son of the late William J. and Barbara M. (Ulhrich) McArdle. Philip was involved in…

Linda Marie Goodman, 70, of Dwight, IL passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Cremation rites were ac-corded. Memorial services will be at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight, IL. A visitation will be held…

Donald William “Don” Malone knew (just like Yogi Berra) that love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too. Born January 27, 1929 to William and Vera Malone, he surrounded himself with hard work, baseball,…

By Bridget DeWaard This October, Oly Farms, located in Emington, decided to open its doors, delighting visitors for the past month with a wide range of activities. Stemming from the family farm Kris and Lena Olson have grown through hardwork…

John Andrew Andrzejewski, 82, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 in St. Charles, Illinois, from cerebral amyloid angiopathy. John was born in Evanston, Illinois June 3, 1938 to immigrant parents, Andrew and Theresa (Kwiatkowski). His birth family included older brother…

Eron Michael Ryan, age 41, passed away suddenly at home in Reddick, IL on Saturday, November 7, 2020 due to complications from diabetes. Eron was born on December 19, 1978 in Ransom, IL to Dianna and Michael Ryan. After high school…

John Patrick Peach, 78, of Dwight died peacefully November 3, 2020 in his home surrounded by loved ones. A celebration of life party will be held at a later date. Duffy – Baier – Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in…

Carrol Jean Statler, 95, of Kempton, IL passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 2:10 p.m. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in…

Wayne L. Denaple, 90, of Fairbury and formerly of Ransom, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his residence in Fairbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in St. Patrick’s Church, Ransom….

Catherine Grace Hill, 84, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at her home in Dwight. Born September 13, 1936 in Hysham, Montana, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Daisy (Scot) Buckley. Catherine was raised in Montana and…

MAZON – George T. “Dick” Poppleton, age 82, of Mazon passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born in Braidwood, IL, the son of the late George and Lucille (Lewis) Poppleton, residing in…

Jacqueline “Jackie” Marks, age 88, of Gardner, Illinois and formerly of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Heritage Health in Dwight, Illinois. Born July 16, 1932 in Sullivan, Missouri, Jacqueline Jean was a daughter of Milner Dee “Jack”…

Rosella E. Herb, 87, of Dwight, IL died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 8:58 a.m. at her home in Dwight, IL. Private family services: Oaklawn Cemetery, Dwight, IL with the Reverend Grant Speece officiating. Hager Memorial Home, Pontiac, is in charge of…

Ralph Rudolph Erich Burger was born in Dwight, Illinois on April 3, 1935. He graduated from Dwight Town-ship High School in 1953 and opened a Pure Oil (Union 76) gas station and restaurant on Old Route 66 just outside Dwight…

William C. “Bill” Reynolds Jr., 58, of rural Blackstone died Friday, October 23, 2020 at his home. A private Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was Friday in St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator, with Monsignor Philip Half-acre officiating. Burial with full…