Obit of Cynthia Franey

Obit
of Cynthia Franey

posted Dec 4, 2010 8:16 AM by Mary Runyon-Hanshew



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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.

Rodney & Jessica Embrey 25th

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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.

Obit of Stella Nickrent

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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.

Lyle "Ike" & Wilma Dehm 65th Anniversary

Lyle "Ike" & Wilma Dehm 65th Anniversary: "

From: Chatsworth Illinois Memories

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Gene & Carolyn Riha 40th Anniversary

Gene & Carolyn Riha 40th Anniversary: "

From Chatsworth Illinois Memories   From: www.pantagraph.com 2010 40th for Gene, Carolyn Riha CHATSWORTH -- Gene and Carolyn Riha of Chatsworth will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house at 5 p.m. today at their home. They also plan a trip to Ireland at a later date. Riha and Carolyn Catlin were married Sept. 12, 1970, in Decatur. Their attendants were Don Dreesbach and Theresa Catlin Luebcke. They are the parents of Melissa Cornish, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Mark (Heather) Riha, Spring, Texas; and Monica (Derrick) Maurer, Fairbury. They have eight grandchildren. They were both teachers in Prairie Central school district. He retired in 2007. She retired in 2009.

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Hazel (Turner) Wells Obit

Hazel (Turner) Wells Obit: "

From Chatsworth Illinois Memories   From: www.mywebtimes.com   SENECA — Hazel E. Wells, 96, of Seneca, passed away, Thursday, Aug. 26, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, Ill. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at First United Methodist Church in Seneca with the Rev. Tom Bourke officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at church. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Seneca. Hazel was born Oct. 30, 1913, in Chatsworth , Ill., to George and Verna (DeMarcus) Turner. She married Kenneth Wells Aug. 7, 1933, in Pontiac. He died in January 1963. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Seneca. Hazel moved to Seneca in 1943. She left there in 1964 to the Chicago suburbs, where she worked for 11 years. She returned to Seneca in 1975 and became very active at First United Methodist Church and also Ruth's Circle. In 2003, Hazel moved to Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna to be closer to her daughter. Hazel enjoyed cooking, reading, craft work and quilting, but most of all, spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Wanda (Merle) Long of Savanna; three sons, Jerald of Chicago, Donald (Joyce) of Madison, Ind., and Ronald of Seneca; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Hazel is preceded in death by her husband and parents. Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church of Seneca or FHN Hospice, 773 W. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 403, Freeport, IL 61032. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com. Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home 135 Lincoln St., Seneca, IL 61360

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Thomas Nance Runyon Obit

Thomas Nance Runyon Obit: "

From Chatsworth Illinois Memories   CHATSWORTH — Thomas Nance Runyon, 79, Elko, Nev., formerly of Chatsworth, died July 10, 2010, in Carson City, Nev. Cremation rites were accorded. A family celebration of Tom’s life will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at CAPS Park, Chatsworth. Tom was born Feb. 23, 1931, in Cropsey. He married Marie Beck Poppel on May 29, 1953, in Joliet. He is survived by his wife, Marie; daughters, Terry (Lance) Anderson, Robyn Pattani, Lynda (Darren) Nadin and Dawnyce Schutz; one son, Jay (Denise) Runyon; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald (Shirley) Runyon, Larry (JoAnn) Runyon and Richard (Donna) Runyon, all of Chatsworth; Erney (Diana) Runyon, Heyworth; and Randy (Terri) Runyon, Cabot, Ark.; sisters, June Arnold, Roberts; and Barbara Black and Mary Hanshew, both of Chatsworth; one brother-in-law, Roy Garrett, Hudson; and many nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Grace Nance and Erney Clifford Runyon; an infant son; stepsons, Larry and Garry Poppel; and sister, Sandra Garrett. Tom will be greatly missed by friends and family.

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