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Obituary: Samuel Baird
Hudson- Samuel Lee Baird ,88, passed away on September 25, 2026 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center of Normal, IL.Samuel was born on April 19, 1938, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Samuel Baird and Genarie Mae (Lee) Baird. He graduated from Paxton High School and later built a long…
Obituary: Jonathan Nicholls
Jonathan William “Jon” Nicholls, 47, of Paxton, IL, passed away at 9:15 P.M. Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 16, 1979, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Danville, IL, the son of William “Bill” Nicholls and Linda (Kinser) Nicholls.…
Obituary: Gordon Seggebruch
Gordon E. “Gordy” Seggebruch, 89, of rural Onarga, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 19. A lifelong resident of the Onarga area, Gordy was born on May 28, 1937, on the family farm to Edward and Arvella Seggebruch. On July 26, 1959, he married the “girl…
Obituary: Jack Taylor
Jack Lee Taylor passed away peacefully on 9/15/2026 in Alexandria, LA. at the remarkable age of 98, closing a long life marked by devotion. hard work and quiet joy. Born in Gibson City, IL. to Gladys and Walter Taylor, Jack carried the steady values of his upbringing through his…
Obituary: Carolyn Renken
Carolyn L. Renken, 83, of Paxton passed away at 8:11 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026 at her home. As were Carolyn’s wishes, there will be no services. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is handling arrangements. Carolyn was born July 31, 1943 in Urbana the daughter of Omer…
Obituary: Joan Tjarks
Joan M. Tjarks, 96, of Gibson City died Saturday September 19, 2026, at 8:21 am. She was surrounded by her three children at Goldwater Care in Gibson City where she was a resident for two years. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday September 24, 2026, at Rosenbaum…
Obituary: Jacqueline Roy
Jacqueline Kaye “Jackie” Lewis Roy, 77, of Paxton passed away at 10:12 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026 at her home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Federated Church of Paxton, 221 W. Center St., Paxton with Rev.…
Obituary: Raymond Thompson
Raymond “Murph” L. Thompson, 86 of Loda, died Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home on Bayles Lake. A graveside service will be held at Drummer Township Cemetery, Gibson City on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Thompson was born on July 10, 1939, in Gibson City, the son of…
Kempton Native Fred Boyer to Receive Full Military Honors 84 Years After Pearl Harbor Attack
Kempton native Fred Boyer, who died aboard the USS West Virginia during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, will be buried ... [FULL STORY] The post Kempton Native Fred Boyer to Receive Full Military Honors 84 Years After Pearl Harbor Attack first appeared on…
Obituary: Tonita Santrock
Tonita (Toni) Ann Santrock, 71 of Urbana, passed away peacefully at Carle Hospital on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 4:44 a.m. Toni was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose happy spirit and warm personality touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Toni…
Obituary: Zachary Pagel
Zachary Tyler Pagel, 32, of Farmer City formerly of Gibson City passed away Friday September 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life is being planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Skeuwep Skate Shope for skate jams. He was born January 21, 1994 in Gibson City. A son of Jeremy…
Obituary: Kaiden McCubbins
Kaiden Phoenix McCubbins, 22 of Thomasboro, passed away at 5:28 a.m. Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026, at First Lutheran Church, 301 S. College Street, Paxton with Rev. Scott…