From www.daily-journal.com
Evelyn L. Rebholz, 86, of Piper City, died at 6:35 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 8, 2011) at the Piper City Rehab & Living Center. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reilly-Redenius Funeral Home, Piper City, and from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church, Piper City, where she was a member, until the 10:30 a.m. funeral service. The Revs. Elizabeth Reis and Richard Brunskill will officiate.
Burial will be in Chatsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Piper City Rehab & Living Center, the United Methodist Church, Piper City, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Piper City, or to the donor's choice.
Mrs. Rebholz worked at Sauerbier Drug Store following high school and then for George Cook Monarch Grocery which later became Cooks IGA grocery, working for 30 years. She also worked for Culkin Grocery in Chatsworth for a period of time, as well as working seasonally for Producers Seed Company in Piper City and Polo. She owned a gift and hobby shop in Piper City in the mid and late '50s. She was born Aug. 10, 1924, in Piper City, the daughter of Erwin and Verna Meisenhelder Law. She was a 1943 graduate of Piper City High School. She lived in the Piper City area her entire life except for 2 1/2 years in Polo in the early '50s when her husband, Jerome, was a branch manager of Producers Seed Company-Blackhawk Division. She enjoyed working with people and delivered Meals on Wheels. She did extensive traveling over the years in the United States and Hawaii. Other activities and interests included bowling, boating and golfing, as well as being active in the Circle 8 Square Dance Club for many years. She very much enjoyed sewing and craft work, plus developing and maintaining yearly photo albums of travel, work and activity interests. She also devoted her time to doing activities with her nieces and nephews. She will be missed.
Surviving are her husband, Jerome J. Rebholz, whom she married Feb. 15, 1947, at St. Peter's Parsonage, in Piper City; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Doris Law Smith and Dorothy "Dottie" Law Walle.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Obit of Jayne L. Brunskill
From www.pantagraph.com
PIPER CITY — Jayne L. Brunskill, 95, a resident of Piper CityRehab & Living Center in Piper City, formerly of Pontiac,passed away at 2:40a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2011) at the home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St.Mary’s Catholic Church, Pontiac, with Monsignor Thomas Mackofficiating. Interment will be at Esmen-Camp Cemetery, ruralPontiac, with her son, the Rev. Richard Brunskill officiating.Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to Mass at thechurch, where in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her namefor Masses, or to the Jayne L. Brunskill Memorial Fund. MartinFuneral Home, Chatsworth, is in charge of arrangements.
Jayne Laverne Tallman Brunskill was born Sept. 1, 1915, in Pontiac,a daughter of Albert and Florence Solma Tallman. She married ByronBrunskill in February 1936. He preceded her in death March 3,1977.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Brunskill, Piper City; twosons, Craig (Maria) Brunskill, Normal, and the Rev. RichardBrunskill, Piper City; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;one sister, Vernette; one brother, Richard; nieces and nephews; andmany good friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother andone sister.
After raising her three children, Jayne pursued a career as aphlebotomist for nearly 20 years, before becoming a licensedpractical nurse in 1978.
She worked at St. James Hospital, Asta Care, Piper City NursingHome and two places in Fairbury, Fairview Haven Nursing Home andthe offices of Drs. Langstaff and Mosciski. She retired from thenursing profession in 1995.
She was a woman of great faith, helping to start the PerpetualAdoration Society at St. Mary’s Church, and working tirelessly atGrace Episcopal Church for many years before she became Catholic —along with Bryon and Richard — in 1974. Jesus was the center of herlife and faith.
This obituary may be viewed and private condolences sent to thefamily online at www.martin- funeralhomes.com.
PIPER CITY — Jayne L. Brunskill, 95, a resident of Piper CityRehab & Living Center in Piper City, formerly of Pontiac,passed away at 2:40a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2011) at the home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St.Mary’s Catholic Church, Pontiac, with Monsignor Thomas Mackofficiating. Interment will be at Esmen-Camp Cemetery, ruralPontiac, with her son, the Rev. Richard Brunskill officiating.Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to Mass at thechurch, where in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her namefor Masses, or to the Jayne L. Brunskill Memorial Fund. MartinFuneral Home, Chatsworth, is in charge of arrangements.
Jayne Laverne Tallman Brunskill was born Sept. 1, 1915, in Pontiac,a daughter of Albert and Florence Solma Tallman. She married ByronBrunskill in February 1936. He preceded her in death March 3,1977.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Brunskill, Piper City; twosons, Craig (Maria) Brunskill, Normal, and the Rev. RichardBrunskill, Piper City; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;one sister, Vernette; one brother, Richard; nieces and nephews; andmany good friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother andone sister.
After raising her three children, Jayne pursued a career as aphlebotomist for nearly 20 years, before becoming a licensedpractical nurse in 1978.
She worked at St. James Hospital, Asta Care, Piper City NursingHome and two places in Fairbury, Fairview Haven Nursing Home andthe offices of Drs. Langstaff and Mosciski. She retired from thenursing profession in 1995.
She was a woman of great faith, helping to start the PerpetualAdoration Society at St. Mary’s Church, and working tirelessly atGrace Episcopal Church for many years before she became Catholic —along with Bryon and Richard — in 1974. Jesus was the center of herlife and faith.
This obituary may be viewed and private condolences sent to thefamily online at www.martin- funeralhomes.com.
Obit of Craig Scott Thompson
Craig is the son of Dayo and Joy Dickman Thompson
From the Streator Times:
MARSEILLES — Craig Scott Thompson, 59, of Marseilles, formerly of Melvin, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at Morris Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 at the Melvin United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Megan Thompson officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20 at the Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City and one hour before services at the church. Burial will take place at the Melvin Cemetery.
Craig was born June 9, 1951, in Fairbury, a son of Dayo and Joy Dickman Thompson. He married Alma K. Wilson on Dec. 27, 1970, in Foosland.
He is survived by his wife, Alma; one son, Christopher (Kristi) Thompson of Melvin; two daughters, Cookie (Ryan) Dalton of Springfield, Mo., and Andria (Travis) Downey of Marseilles; eight grandchildren, Jamie, Mackenzie, Haley, Zakkeri, Sasha, Skylar, Alison and Danika; four brothers, Mark (Christine) Thompson of Watseka, Eric (Jane) Thompson of Melvin, Kevin (Sue) Thompson of Port Byron, Shawn (Amy) Thompson of Parish, Fla., one sister, Lisa (Kevin) Krall of Dewey; and his father, Dayo Thompson of Paxton.
He was preceded in death by his mother; and a grandson, Craig.
Craig served in the Marines. He worked for Central Soya, Marseilles Sheet Metal and for Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 1, Local 73 and Local 265 as a certified welder. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed collecting rare steins and belt buckles. He was known for his prized Camaros.
Memorials may be made to the family.
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From the Streator Times:
MARSEILLES — Craig Scott Thompson, 59, of Marseilles, formerly of Melvin, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at Morris Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 at the Melvin United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Megan Thompson officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20 at the Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City and one hour before services at the church. Burial will take place at the Melvin Cemetery.
Craig was born June 9, 1951, in Fairbury, a son of Dayo and Joy Dickman Thompson. He married Alma K. Wilson on Dec. 27, 1970, in Foosland.
He is survived by his wife, Alma; one son, Christopher (Kristi) Thompson of Melvin; two daughters, Cookie (Ryan) Dalton of Springfield, Mo., and Andria (Travis) Downey of Marseilles; eight grandchildren, Jamie, Mackenzie, Haley, Zakkeri, Sasha, Skylar, Alison and Danika; four brothers, Mark (Christine) Thompson of Watseka, Eric (Jane) Thompson of Melvin, Kevin (Sue) Thompson of Port Byron, Shawn (Amy) Thompson of Parish, Fla., one sister, Lisa (Kevin) Krall of Dewey; and his father, Dayo Thompson of Paxton.
He was preceded in death by his mother; and a grandson, Craig.
Craig served in the Marines. He worked for Central Soya, Marseilles Sheet Metal and for Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 1, Local 73 and Local 265 as a certified welder. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed collecting rare steins and belt buckles. He was known for his prized Camaros.
Memorials may be made to the family.
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Obit of David Gerdes
From: www.newsgazette.com
David Gerdes
RANTOUL – David E. Gerdes, 59, of Peoria, formerly of Rantoul, passed away at 11:45 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 9, 2010) at the Piper Rehab & Living Center in Piper City.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 14) at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Chatsworth, with Jerry Gentes, minister of pastoral care, officiating. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday prior to services at the church. Interment will be at the Chatsworth Cemetery, where full military rites will be conducted by Chatsworth American Legion Post 613.
Arrangements are being handled by Martin Funeral Home, Chatsworth.
David was born April 16, 1951, in Fairbury, a son of Leo and Mellicent (Blair) Gerdes. He graduated from the Chatsworth High School, Class of 1969.
He is survived by three brothers, Dale Gerdes of Chatsworth, Steve Gerdes of Ironwood, Mich., and Brian Gerdes of Rantoul; one sister, Marlene (Ed) Clampitt of Rantoul; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant sister, Diana Kay.
He had served in the Illinois National Guard.
Mr. Gerdes enjoyed reading, the Chicago Cubs and visiting the Amish country with his father.
David was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Chatsworth and the Chatsworth Alumni Association.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
This obituary may be viewed, and private condolences sent to the family online, at www.martin-funeralhomes.com.
David Gerdes
RANTOUL – David E. Gerdes, 59, of Peoria, formerly of Rantoul, passed away at 11:45 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 9, 2010) at the Piper Rehab & Living Center in Piper City.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 14) at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Chatsworth, with Jerry Gentes, minister of pastoral care, officiating. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday prior to services at the church. Interment will be at the Chatsworth Cemetery, where full military rites will be conducted by Chatsworth American Legion Post 613.
Arrangements are being handled by Martin Funeral Home, Chatsworth.
David was born April 16, 1951, in Fairbury, a son of Leo and Mellicent (Blair) Gerdes. He graduated from the Chatsworth High School, Class of 1969.
He is survived by three brothers, Dale Gerdes of Chatsworth, Steve Gerdes of Ironwood, Mich., and Brian Gerdes of Rantoul; one sister, Marlene (Ed) Clampitt of Rantoul; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant sister, Diana Kay.
He had served in the Illinois National Guard.
Mr. Gerdes enjoyed reading, the Chicago Cubs and visiting the Amish country with his father.
David was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Chatsworth and the Chatsworth Alumni Association.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
This obituary may be viewed, and private condolences sent to the family online, at www.martin-funeralhomes.com.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Obit of Cynthia Franey
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From: www.pantagraph.com PIPER CITY — Cynthia Grace Franey, 26, Piper City, died at 5:55p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 1, 2010) at Piper City Rehab & LivingCenter, Piper City, following a courageous battle withcancer. Her funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter CatholicChurch, Piper City, with the Rev. Michael Pennock officiating.Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Piper City. Visitation will befrom 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Reilly-Redenius Funeral Home, PiperCity, with recitation of the rosary at 3:30 p.m. Memorial gifts maybe made to her daughter Judith’s education fund or to a charity ofthe donor’s choice. Cindy was born July 9, 1984, in Fairbury, the daughter of Jane(Boma) and William “Bill” Franey. Surviving are her daughter, Judith Ann Matthews, Gilman; herfather, William Franey, Piper City; two brothers, Bill (Melissa)Franey, Decatur, and Michael Franey, Piper City; two sisters, Becky(Jeff) Swartz, DeLand, and Jill (Nick) Jones, Morton; and manyaunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother; her aunt, Judy Mogged; andher grandparents, Jack and Marjorie Boma and John and MaybelleFraney. Cindy was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Piper City. Shegraduated from Tri Point High School in 2003, attended ParklandCollege for two years, and obtained a CNA certificate. She hadworked at the Gilman Dairy Queen and as a CNA at PrairieviewLutheran Home, Danforth. Cindy loved her daughter Judith very much and enjoyed the time shehad with her. She also loved her family and doting on her youngrelatives. Her hobbies included karate, music andphotography. Cindy always had a smile and touched so many lives. She will begreatly missed by her family and friends. |
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Rodney & Jessica Embrey 25th
From: www.pantagraph.com
CHATSWORTH -- Rodney and Jessica Embrey of
Chatsworth will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a party with close
family and friends.
Embrey and Jessica Quinn were married Nov. 15, 1985, at the Baptist Church,
Moweaqua.
Their attendants were Harold Brewner and Christine Brewner.
They are the parents of Amber Embrey of Flanagan and Paige Embrey of
Chatsworth.
He worked at the Bloomington Public Library.
She works for Prairie Central School District.
CHATSWORTH -- Rodney and Jessica Embrey of
Chatsworth will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a party with close
family and friends.
Embrey and Jessica Quinn were married Nov. 15, 1985, at the Baptist Church,
Moweaqua.
Their attendants were Harold Brewner and Christine Brewner.
They are the parents of Amber Embrey of Flanagan and Paige Embrey of
Chatsworth.
He worked at the Bloomington Public Library.
She works for Prairie Central School District.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Obit of Stella Nickrent
www.pantagraph.com
CHATSWORTH — Stella Nickrent,
93, a resident of Heritage ManorNursing Home in Gibson City, formerly of
Chatsworth, passed away at5:12 p.m. Friday (Nov. 5, 2010) at the home.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St.Peter &
Paul Catholic Church, with the Rev. B.K. Tranofficiating. Visitation will be
from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at theMartin Funeral Home in Chatsworth, where a rosary
will be said at4:45 p.m. before the visitation. Memorials may be made to
theWashington County Senior Citizens of Okawville or St. Peter &Paul
Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s CatholicCemetery, rural
Chatsworth.
Stella was born June 24, 1917, in Red City, Franklin County, adaughter of
Frank and Mary Wiswiewski Wojtowicz. She married PeterNickrent on Jan. 27, 1936,
in DuBois. He preceded her in death in1998.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Stork of Chatsworth andVirginia
(William) Mattingly of Ashley; one daughter-in-law, LenaNickrent of Forrest; one
son-in-law, Richard Doran of Fairbury;nine grandchildren; three
stepgrandchildren; 15great-grandchildren; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren;
onegreat-great-grandson; two great-great-granddaughters; one brother,Vincent
(Hilda) Wojtowicz of DuBois; and numerous nieces andnephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Richard Nickrent; onedaughter, Roberta
Doran; one great-granddaughter, Megan LivingstonPropes; five brothers; three
sisters; and one son-in-law.
Mrs. Nickrent had worked for Nichols Homeshield and was ahomemaker.
She was a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and theAltar &
Rosary Society in Chatsworth.
Stella especially enjoyed her family, friends, country music andtraveling
with Pete.
This obituary may be viewed and private condolences sent to thefamily online
at www.martin-
funeralhomes.com.
CHATSWORTH — Stella Nickrent,
93, a resident of Heritage ManorNursing Home in Gibson City, formerly of
Chatsworth, passed away at5:12 p.m. Friday (Nov. 5, 2010) at the home.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St.Peter &
Paul Catholic Church, with the Rev. B.K. Tranofficiating. Visitation will be
from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at theMartin Funeral Home in Chatsworth, where a rosary
will be said at4:45 p.m. before the visitation. Memorials may be made to
theWashington County Senior Citizens of Okawville or St. Peter &Paul
Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s CatholicCemetery, rural
Chatsworth.
Stella was born June 24, 1917, in Red City, Franklin County, adaughter of
Frank and Mary Wiswiewski Wojtowicz. She married PeterNickrent on Jan. 27, 1936,
in DuBois. He preceded her in death in1998.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Stork of Chatsworth andVirginia
(William) Mattingly of Ashley; one daughter-in-law, LenaNickrent of Forrest; one
son-in-law, Richard Doran of Fairbury;nine grandchildren; three
stepgrandchildren; 15great-grandchildren; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren;
onegreat-great-grandson; two great-great-granddaughters; one brother,Vincent
(Hilda) Wojtowicz of DuBois; and numerous nieces andnephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Richard Nickrent; onedaughter, Roberta
Doran; one great-granddaughter, Megan LivingstonPropes; five brothers; three
sisters; and one son-in-law.
Mrs. Nickrent had worked for Nichols Homeshield and was ahomemaker.
She was a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and theAltar &
Rosary Society in Chatsworth.
Stella especially enjoyed her family, friends, country music andtraveling
with Pete.
This obituary may be viewed and private condolences sent to thefamily online
at www.martin-
funeralhomes.com.
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