Area Obituaries

Phillip Dale Parrish, 63, of Sullivan, passed away 9:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his home, with his loved ones by his side. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2024, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30,…

Vi Janzen, age 82, passed away on October 31, 2024. She was born April 13, 1942, in Arthur, IL to Albert S. Kauffman and Anna J. (Yoder) Kauffman. Vi attended school in Atwood, IL, until her graduation in 1960, participating in many activities, including band, FHA, chorus, newspaper, yearbook, class play, and drama. She then…

Herminia Dolores Valdez Montalvo, born on March 26, 1931, in Cadereyta Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, at her daughter’s residence in Humboldt, IL. Surrounded by her loving family, Herminia’s final moments were a testament to the profound love and connection she cultivated throughout her life. Visitation will be held…

Doris A. Knaus, 81, of North Port, FL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:05 PM on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Inglenook House in Englewood, FL. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, November 23, 2024 the Arcola Cemetery. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Doris was…

Martha Jane Kiley, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born May 12,1947, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Samuel R. and Mary E. (Derr) Born. Graduate of Atwood High School, Class of 1965 and Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1970) and a Master of Science in…

Deanna Rea (Cousins) Henningsen, aged 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 9, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held to honor her life at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Christian Family Fellowship (The Henningsen Building), located at 18 County Road 500…

Chad E. Louden, 44, of Atwood passed way too early in life on Wednesday November 6, 2024. The visitation will be Tuesday, November 12 at the Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home in Atwood from 9:30-10:30 a.m. with funeral services to follow. Burial will be at Keller Cemetery in Lovington with full military rites. Chad was born on…

Brian K. Miller, 65, of Cerro Gordo, passed away October 27, 2024 at Carle Hospital, Urbana. Graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Brian was born December 20, 1958 in Norfolk, VA, the son of William Miller and Mary Jane Dobson. He proudly worked on the family farm.…