Area Obituaries
David Kennedy
David Kennedy passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. After a courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer, his body is now at rest while his spirit continues to live on with all of us. David was a devoted member of the community, church, choir, QAS Men’s Club, St. Vincent DePaul Society, and so…
Read MoreThaddeus Lee Anderson, M.D.
Thaddeus Lee Anderson, M.D. Obituary In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 15, Thaddeus L. Anderson answered his final call to be with our Lord. Thad, devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, and mentor to many, will be deeply missed. For the past 29 years, he served as a physician and partner at Dubuque…
Read MoreMary Jane Taylor
Mary Jane Taylor, 87, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:15 AM on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL. Mary Jane was born on June 16, 1938 in North Okaw Township, Humboldt, IL. She was the daughter of Charles William Sr. and Lois Margaret (Freesh) Fleming. She married Charles…
Read MoreCarol Jean Carlson McCarty
Carol Jean Carlson McCarty, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on January 20, 2026. Born on April 28, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the youngest child to Swedish immigrants, Arvid and Gerda Carlson. Carol grew up in Chicago and attended Hirsch High School where she graduated in 1952 at age 16. She…
Read MoreCarol Ann Chambers
Carol Ann Chambers, 79, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bloomington with Fr. Bowan Schmitt officiating. Visitation will be held from…
Read MoreBecky Spangler Wax
Becky Spangler Wax peacefully passed into eternity with family at her side and her beloved Lake Sara in her view. Home was the perfect place from which Mom entered Heaven because one of her greatest gifts was making a house a home. Mom ran a tight ship, often crediting herself as a drill sergeant, but…
Read MoreEva Gilmore
Eva Gilmore (Fonner) has been called home on this day March 24th, 2026 to be with her Mom and Daddy (Lelia and Bill Fonner). She is survived by her husband, Don, daughters, Dee Dee (Jeremy) and Crystal, 2 granddaughters, Harlee and Alli, bonus son, Brome, her brother, Tom, and lots and lots and lots of…
Read MoreDale F. Thayer
Dale F. Thayer, 80 of Fulton, died Saturday March 14, 2026. He was born on February 22, 1946 in Tuscola, IL the son of Ernest and Lois (Clabaugh) Thayer. He married Lorna Lewis on June 7, 1970 in Villa Grove, IL. Dale was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, then worked…
Read MoreBob Morrow
Robert D. Morrow, 93, of Tuscola, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 4, 1933, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Cleo and Edith (Shafer) Morrow. Robert had one brother, Richard. Bob attended El Camino College in Manhattan Beach, where he proudly competed…
Read MoreClarence Ray Millsap
Clarence Ray Millsap passed on to heaven on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 just shy of his 95th birthday. An informal public celebration of life will be at 11:00 AM April 18, 2026 in Tolono. There will be a brief military ceremony at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, E. Benham St., Tolono followed by a remembrance and luncheon…
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