Betty Ann Varvel

Ann Varvel, 76, passed away peacefully at home in Lebanon, Indiana on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. She was born in St. Joseph, Illinois, on June 6, 1945, a daughter of the late Calvin Daniel and Betty Rokos (Shepherd) Varvel.
She attended Champaign High School and Lebanon High School. Betty was married to Fred Allen Culley; he passed away in 1998.
Betty was a taxicab driver for many years. She also worked at Sparkle Kleen Laundromat and was a bookkeeper/secretary for New Augusta Auto.
She was a member of the American Legion, Eagles and Moose Lodge all of Lebanon and the Miami Indian Nation Tribe. She enjoyed working on her computer, being with family and visiting friends at the Lebanon Eagles. Her memory will be cherished by a loving family and many friends.
Survivors include her children: Lana (Carl) Maxwell of Thorntown, Gail Culley of Lebanon, Dan (Mary) Culley of Lebanon, Sam Culley of Hazel Green, Alabama; 14 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; brothers, Dana (Ellen) Witte of Thorntown, Carl (Carma) Rokos of Brentwood, Tennessee; sisters, Sharon Roberts of Katy, Texas, Sandra Taylor of Ontario, Ohio, Nancy Morris of Lebanon, Andrea Sayles of Lebanon, Carla (Russell) Bowman of Lebanon, Tammy (Gene) Rokos-Harrison of Mesick, Michigan, Patti (Gary) Carico of Pasadena, Texas; many nieces and nephews and Princess, her beloved four-legged friend.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Culley; sister, Karen Hughes; brother, Raymond Pheris; grandson Michael Culley; stepmother, Juanita Varvel.
Funeral Services are planned for Monday, February 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at Sugar Plain Cemetery in Thorntown, Indiana.
Memorials may be made to Myers Mortuary to assist the family. Online condolences: www.myersmortuary.com

Published on February 18, 2022 https://obituaries.reporter.net/obituary/betty-varvel-1084442837

Charles E. Hubert Sr.

 URBANA — Charles E. Hubert Sr., 73, of Urbana passed away at 6:14 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at Abrazos West Campus Hospital in Goodyear, Ariz.

He was the son of Russell Louis Hubert and Eunice Irene Bloemker Hubert of Sidney.

Charlie is survived by his wife and best friend, Denni (Dennarda) K. Hubert of Urbana. They were married on April 25, 2000.

Charlie was the father of four sons and two stepdaughters, Charles E. Hubert Jr. (Bridget) of Bondville, Doug Hubert of Corpus Christi, Texas, Damon Hubert of Sidney and Alex Dean Voight of Dwight, Johnnie E. Shindledecker (Steve) of Fairfield, Pa. and Jackie A Beck (Charlie) of Cornville, Ariz. Charlie also had 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Eunice Hubert, and one brother, Harold Hubert. He is also survived by his sister, Judith (Tom) Davis of Jacksonville.

Charlie was a union electrician. He loved his career as a longtime member of IBEW Local 601 of Champaign and IBEW Local 176 of Joliet. During his marriage to Denni, he also was co-owner of Second Hand Rose Antiques and Hubert House Bed and Breakfast in Urbana.

Charlie spent his retirement years with his wife and best friends traveling the RV lifestyle across the U.S. He lived a fun-filled, adventurous life and will be greatly missed but always remembered.

There will be a Memorial Service at a later date at Crusaders Church in Urbana, which will be conducted by his friend Tyler Hucke.

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Raymond Richard Carlson

 ST. JOSEPH — Raymond Richard Carlson, 84, passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at his home in St. Joseph.

He was born on March 31, 1937, in Winnebago, to Walter and Florence (Weber) Carlson. Ray married Janice E. Miller on Sept. 12, 1959, in Rockford.

Ray is survived by his wife; children, Greg (Sue) Carlson, Julie (Doug) Earl, Brian Carlson and Jennifer Romito; grandchildren, Abe, Brittany, Brooke, Nicholas, Joseé, Griffin and Alyssa; and great- grandchildren, Maddison and Queston.

He was preceded in death by his parents; inlaws, Milton and Eleanor Miller; and siblings, Harriet Dickinson, Warren Carlson, Jean Smith, Elsie Westphal, Ruby Bridgeland and Roger Carlson.

Ray was an Illini basketball and football fan. He loved traveling, gardening and fishing.

Ray’s work history includes Winnebago Service Co. intern-salesman, Uncle Sam — Berlin Crisis, LaSalle County Farm Supply department manager, Stark County Service Co. general manager, Illini FS Inc. general manager, GROWMARK Inc. Eastern region manager, energy department manager, and executive director — special projects.

Visitation will be from 11a.m. to 1:30p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 802 E. Douglas St., St. Joseph. Services will follow at 1:30p.m. Graveside committal will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Mayview.

Memorial donations may be made in Ray’s name to Winnebago Historical Society or St. Jude’s children’s hospital. Please join his family in sharing memories on his tribute wall at sunset funeralhome.com.

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Donald Holsapple

Holsapple, 89 of Homer passed away at 7:11 PM, Sunday, February 20, 2022 at C-U Nursing and Rehab, Savoy.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Freese Funeral Home, Sidney.  Burial will be at Greenup Cemetery, Greenup, IL.

Mr. Holsapple was born March 12, 1932 in Mattoon, Il a son to Charles Holsapple and Laura Davidson.  He married Rose Ann Robinson on July 1, 1951, she survives.  Also surviving are three children; Stuart Holsapple of Urbana, Sally (Mike) Schelling of Rantoul, and Annette (Michael) Ridinger of Sidney, three grandsons; Ryan Ridinger, and Greg and Alan Schelling, six great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

He was employed on the Illinois Central Railroad retiring in 1995.  After retirement he moved to McDaniels, KY and lived on Rough River Lake.  In 2004 he moved back to Homer.

He enjoyed camping, fishing and watching the Green Bay Packers.

Condolences may be made at freesefh.com

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James Ross Wilsey

James Ross Wilsey, 69, of Homer, passed away at Carle Hospital on 02/18/2022.

Jim was born to Clifford Wilsey and Marjorie Crouse in Champaign. After he graduated from Unity High School in 1971 he went on to work at and eventually retire from the University of Illinois. Even in retirement Jim loved to stay busy, he worked for the town of Sidney and farmed on the side. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson. Jim loved the outdoors, you could often find him with a pair of binoculars in hand watching the deer roam his land. Jim was a strong, kind, loving, and supportive father. He was widely known as a friendly face around town ready to give you a pat on the back and a big smile. He will always be remembered for his contagious chuckle.

Jim was preceded in death by his father Clifford, mother Marjorie and nephew Shandy Wilsey, and leaves behind his 3 siblings, Connie Wilsey, Michael Wilsey and Jeffrey Wilsey, his son Derek Wilsey (Emily Wilsey), daughter Ashley Wilsey, grandson Maverick Wilsey as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A service in his memory will be held on March 2, 2022 at noon with visitation from 10:00 to noon at Freese Funeral Home in Sidney, flowers can be sent to the funeral home.

Condolences may be made at freesefh.com

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Penny Dale Wagner

Penny Dale Wagner 68, entered into the arms of her loving Savior on January 15, 2022.  She joins her beloved son Ryan, who passed away on January 23, 1993.  She was born June 9, 1953 the Daughter of Gordon L. And Patricia A. Powell in Danville, Illinois.  2 brothers Wade Powell (Marge) and Matt Powell (Donna) and two sisters Cindy Brown (Glen) and Sandra Heath.   One surviving son, Tony Allen Taylor (Colleen).  She was preceded in death by one son, Ryan Lee McBride and her parents.  She was married to Richard Wagner on May 18, 2008.  

She attended Danville schools and Parkland College studying business administration.  Penny worked as a legal secretary for 25 years achieving the professional legal secretary designation in 1993.  She loved music, baking, chalk painting furniture and playing the guitar.  She Attended Calvary Baptist Church in Urbana, IL for many years and served as a teacher, women's bible study leader and worked in the bus ministry.  She was currently attending First Baptist Church in Church Hill, TN.  She had 7 grandchildren and her fur babies, Rudy and Mandy, were a big part of her life and brought her unspeakable joy.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday February 19, 2022 at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery following the services. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.

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David Lowry

 

David Lowry, 85, of Champaign, Illinois, passed away on February 4, 2022.  David was born March 10, 1936 to Eileen and Eugene Lowry in Urbana, Illinois.  He graduated from Urbana High School in 1954, and worked for Sullivan Chevrolet and Illinois Power before being asked to join the U S Army which he proudly served for 3 plus years.  After which Dave returned and became an electrician and proud member of IBEW Local 601 until his retirement in 1997

 Dave is survived by sons Mark (Danielle) of Champaign, Illinois, and Mike (Pam) of Overland Park, Kansas, grandchildren Jack and Meghan, brother Rich (Jane) Lowry and sister Kathy (Hal) Holmes.  He was preceded in death by his wife Betty, parents Eugene and Eileen, brothers John and Ted, and daughter in law Nonie.

 Dave enjoyed supporting his boys and causes he believed in.  He served in various roles including Scout Master with The Boy Scouts of America and served as Assistant Scoutmaster for the 1981 National Jamboree.  He was an active member in The Knights of Columbus and a member of the Moose Lodge. His true passion was travel, camping and socializing. After his retirement, Dave enjoyed playing golf, a game he had played for many years and always enjoyed the journey. Special thanks to the caregivers of Carriage Crossing where he lived after he moved back to Illinois

 Celebration of Remembrance will be Monday March 14 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd. Urbana. 

Donald Conrad Saupe

 

Donald Conrad Saupe, 96 of Urbana, passed away Sunday February 13, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  He was born November 25, 1925 in Geneseo, the son of Otto and Ella (Schreiber) Saupe. His father passed away when he was two and he was brought up by his mother and grandfather as well as many other relatives in the Geneseo community.

Don served in the Army from 1945 to 1947 and was enroute for the possible invasion of Japan but was rerouted to serve in the Philippines.  He used the GI bill to attend the University of Illinois graduating in’51 and earning a Masters degree in ’58.  He was offered a teaching position at graduation in Ornamental Horticulture and retired as a professor some 33 years later.  While at school he met and married Virginia Neville and raised three sons: Paul, Martin, and Art. After the boys grew up, Don and Ginny enjoyed many years together attending Elder Hostels, hosting International flower tours and enjoying each other until she succumbed to cancer in’88.  He married Mary (Jackson) Anderson in ’89 and assisted her as she finished raising her three sons: Steve, Gary and Kevin. He spent the rest of his life continuing his legacy of helping others, volunteering at Carle Hospital, Meals on Wheels, Hospice to name a few as well as helping people everywhere in the communities where he has lived, still shoveling sidewalks after the last 12-inch snowfall.  He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Urbana

At the age of 96, he is amazingly fortunate to be survived by nearly his entire family: his beloved wife Mary, for whom he is much thankful for these past 33 years, his sons Paul (Marty), Martin (Beth), Arthur (Wendy).  Mary’s sons Steve (Marina), Gary (Meggi) and Kevin (Monica), 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by Ginny and one granddaughter.

.Services will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2200 S. Philo Rd., Urbana on Friday February 25th at 4:00 with gathering of family and friends beginning at 2:30.  Pastor Paul Chapman will officiate.

Burial will be in the G.A.R. Cemetery, Homer at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Mathew Lutheran Church , Urbana, IL

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Martha Gilliland Bing

Martha was born on August 24, 1930 to the late Myrtle and Leo Gilliland and grew up in Hillsboro, Illinois.  She met the love of her life, Dennis R. Bing, at Chanute Airforce Base in Rantoul. They were married on December 21, 1951. She is survived by her three children, Dennis Bing Jr., Sandy Bailey, and Tammy Brown, and sons-in-law Rob Bailey and Ralph Brown Jr.

She was very proud of her 12 grandchildren:  Annie Osekowsky, Dennis R. Bing III (children of Dennis Jr.), Rob Bailey II, Jennifer Clegg, Derek Bailey and Cassidy Bailey (children of Sandy Bailey), and Michelle Balestrieri, Heather Turner, Ralph Brown III, Justin Brown, Sebastian Brown, and Zechariah Brown (children of Tammy Brown). She was blessed with 12 great-grandchildren: Lilly Bing, Benjamin Bing, Emma Bing, Austin Osekowsky, Emily Osekowsky, Henrik Clegg, Adara Bailey, Belle Balestrieri, Declan Balestrieri, Penny Balestrieri, Mateo Turner, and Harper Turner.

Martha was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Urbana until she moved to Floyd, Virginia after Dennis’ passing.  She was a very talented seamstress and loved knitting and quilting. She enjoyed playing bridge with her friends and was involved in a couples and women’s bridge club for many years.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Urbana.

Condolences may be offered online at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com

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Deborah J. Dayton

 
Deborah J, Dayton, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away at 2:05PM, Saturday, February 12, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Freese Funeral Home, Sidney with Rev. Mike Picklesimer officiating.  Burial will be at Patterson Cemetery, St. Joseph.  Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Ms. Dayton was born September 4, 1954 in Urbana, a daughter to Donald E and Katherine Wagner Dayton.

Surviving are two sisters; Danea Lindsey of Champaign and Devin (David) Gentry of Tolono, a brother; Don Dayton of Tolono, five nieces and nephews; Jason Wood of Champaign, Walter (Danielle) Johnston of Rifle, CO, Katrina (Kevin) Beach of Mooresville, IN, Kellen Prough and Kyle Prough of Indianapolis, and her beloved cat; Frankie.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She graduated from Unity High School in 1972 and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in 1976.  She found a love for cooking and culinary arts, and was a chef and many high-end restaurants, including but not limited to; Odyssey and Maggiano’s Little Italy in Chicago and Capital Grill and the Hyatt in Indianapolis.  She was a member of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs. 

She loved baseball, could talk about players and stats for hours on end - but her favorite team was the St. Louis Cardinals.

Memorials may be made to American Lung Cancer Association, Champaign County Humane Society or Hamilton County Humane Society, Noblesville, IN.

Condolences may be made at freesefh.com.

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Patty Hannagan Frerichs

 Patty Frerichs 62, of Ogden passed away at 1;05 P.M. Monday February 7, 2022 at her home.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday February 12, 2022 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church 302 E. Main St. Penfield. Fr. Michael  Menner officiating. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Penfield. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph.

 

Patty was born October 6, 1959 at Urbana.  The daughter of Gordy and Jan (Fager) Hannagan. She married Randy Frerichs on July 10, 1982 at Penfield. He survives.

She is also survived by her children; Kate (Travis) Youmans of Gifford, Jordan Frerichs of Penfield. Grandchildren; Hannagan, Bentley, Lennon and Sutton Youmans. Siblings; Mary Hannagan of Gifford, Sister-in-law Hillary Hannagan of Penfield, Eddie (Lisa) Hannagan of Penfield, Jody (Jay) Quiram of Sidney, Jimmy (Angie) Hannagan of Gifford. Mother-in-law Florence Frerichs. In-laws Cindy (Charlie) Koonce, Kerry (Annette) Frerichs and Peggy (Jim) Vermilion. Several nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Buddy Hannagan. Father-in-law Mervin Frerichs.

 

Patty was The Voice of Gordyville,the horse show announcer for 33 years. She ran the Gordyville Flea Market and Antique show since they have been held.

She was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, National Cutting Horse Association, National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame, Breeder of the National Reined Cowhorse Futurity Winner and World's Greatest Horseman winner, Oh Cay and Short. She was also an All American Quarter Horse Congress NCHA Amateur class champion. Patty enjoyed raising and riding cutting horses and always shared her love of horses with everyone.

Patty was a graduate of Armstrong High School, Cosmetology School and the Missouri School of Auctioneering. She was a Beautician in the area for 40 years.

Most of all Patty loved spending time with her family and friends. She was loved by everyone and was always the light and the life of the party. The world sure won't be as fun without her.

 

Memorials may be made to St. Lawrence Catholic Church P.O. Box 49 Penfield, IL 61862, Gateway Family Services Equine Therapy for Children with Trauma  7757 US RTE 136 Potomac, IL 61865 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 1500 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 200 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Condolences may be made at Freesefh.com

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William Calvin Roller

 
William Calvin Roller, age 75  of Marrowbone, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Cumberland County Hospital . Calvin was born on September 16, 1946 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky to the late John Calvin Roller and Lucille Thomas Roller. He was a member of Waterview Church of Christ, a former University of Illinois Policeman, a truck driver, and a former employee of Carhartt in Glasgow.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Kenny Slater.

Survivors Include:
His Wife- Mary Roller of Marrowbone, KY
Two Sons- Glenn Slater of Effingham, Illinois and William C. Roller, Jr. of Dewey, Illinois
One Daughter- Phyllis Hunter of Ogden, Illinois
One Brother- Gary Roller of Mahomet, Illinois
5 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends also survive

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Waterview Church of Christ, 6465 Glasgow Road, Burkesville, KY. Cremation was chosen.

Source: https://www.wcluradio.com/2022/02/07/william-calvin-roller/

Billy B. Mullen

Billy B. Mullen, 84, of Danville, Illinois passed away at 1:05 a.m. at Carle Hospital.

He was born in Pekin, Illinois on July 29, 1937, the son of Delbert and Beatrice (Layne) Mullen.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Dawn Money of Norris City; son, Travis Mullen of Danville; two grandsons, Houston Money and Ty Money, several nieces and nephews, and special friend, Sally Kittell.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Marsha Wilson and one brother, Larry Mullen.

Bill graduated from Unity High School in 1955 and served overseas in the U.S. Army for two years.

Throughout Bill’s lifetime he worked in the grocery business throughout Central Illinois.  He started his career as a butcher at Norm’s in Urbana and owned Bill’s Super Foods in Rossville.  He later became the founder, owner and butcher at the Rawhide Meat Company in Danville, from where he later retired.

The family would like to thank the 7^th Floor doctors and nurses at Carle Hospital for their care they gave to Bill while he was there.  A celebration of life will be held at Sarge’s Tap in Danville on July 30, 2022.  Bill would have been turning 85 years old this year and we all know how he loved to celebrate.

Source:  Family

Robert B. Darley

 ALLERTON — Robert B. Darley, 98, of Allerton passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.

Robert was born on April 14, 1923, in Allerton, to Edwin and Edith (Forccum) Darley. He married Leah Meehan on Aug. 19, 1961, in Hume.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Leah Darley; two children, Mark (Lori) Darley of Roscoe and Diane (Rick) Turner of Mahomet; three grandchildren, Morgan (Zac) Kohen J.r. Turner and Katie Turner (Hunter Foster); three great-grandchildren, Hallie, Monroe and Zayleigh; one nephew, Don (Lora) Toppe; and two great-nephews, Donnie (Brandy) Toppe and Dan (Jasmine) Toppe.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 11 siblings and their spouses.

Robert graduated from Allerton High School and then enlisted in the military, where he served as a Navy SeaBees. Once out of the military, he got a job as a bookkeeper for the Allerton Supply Company and then was a U.S. mail carrier for 34 years before his retirement.

He was a big St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved to watch them play. He also enjoyed woodworking, baking, tending to his garden and bowling.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, south of Allerton, with Pastor Trevor Oetting officiating. 

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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Steve L. Heath

 

Steve L. Heath, 62 of Ogden passed away at 2:30 A.M. Monday February 7, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

 Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday February 10, 2022 at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview. 

 Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. is in charge of arrangements.


 Steve was born August 16, 1959 at Rantoul. The son of Ralph and Janet (Carmien) Heath. He has been with his life partner Cathy Cherry for 33 years. She survives.

 He is also survived by her daughter Kim (Jeremy) Darnell of Gibson City, granddaughter Adlee. His parents of Ogden. Brother Mike (Tammy) Heath of Flatville. Niece Nikki (Josh) Garmon, great nephew Grayson Garmon, niece Carlie Heath and great niece Blakely Heath. Numerous cousins.

 He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

 Steve was a member of UA Local 149 for over 30 years. He retired from the University of Illinois as a Building Trades Supervisor.

 He enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors and most of all spending time with family helping out anyway he could.

 Memorials may be made to Whitetails Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation of the NRA.

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Kyle A. Osterbur

Kyle A. Osterbur, 31, of Royal passed away at 2:10 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 6, 2022) at home.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal. Pastor Jay Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Royal. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, is in charge of arrangements.

Kyle was born Sept. 11, 1990, in Urbana, the son of Ken Osterbur and Ginny Menzer. He married David Jason Osterbur-Pratt on July 10, 2015. He survives.

He is also survived by his dad, Ken Osterbur of Royal; mother, Ginny (Mike) Tabb of Tuscola; brother, Lane Richard Osterbur of Urbana; sister, Emma Jayne Osterbur of Spring Hill, Tenn.; paternal grandfather, Marvin (Belva) Osterbur of Royal; paternal grandmother, Carol (Jack) Coleman of Sidney; niece, Makayla Osterbur; and lots of uncles, aunts and cousins who loved him very much.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Richard and Phyllis Menzer.

Kyle was a graduate of St. Joseph-Ogden High School Class of 2009. He worked for Illini FS in Urbana as a Propane Service Tech. He was a proud member of the Ogden-Royal Fire Protection District Station 12, where he served as a captain. He enjoyed smoking tobacco pipes and brew his own beer and drive his golf cart around Royal.

Memorials may be made to the Ogden-Royal Fire Protection District, P.O. Box 192, Royal, IL 61871. Condolences may be made at freesefh.com.

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William Otto Eaton

 William Otto Eaton, 92, formerly of Mahomet, peacefully passed away on February 5, 2022 at The Apostolic Christian Home, Eureka, IL.

He was born June 21, 1929 to Dora and Howard (Babe) Easton of Fairland, IL, they preceded him in death.

He married Pauline R. Walden on January 14, 1948.  She preceded him in death.  He is survived by his son, Bill W. (Gail) Eaton of Goodfield, Il, and a grandson, Jason Eaton of Palmetto, FL.  He is also survived by his sister Patricia (Pat) Mast of Champaign,  a brother Robert (Susie) Eaton of Channahon, IL and four nephews.

He graduated from Sidney High School and retired after 32 years from the University of Illinois where he worked 2 years at the “swine farm” and 30 years as the foreman of the “beef cattle barn”.  After “retirement” he spent the next 12 years as a custodian for the Mahomet-Seymour School District.

Having grown up on a farm he was an avid fisher and hunter.  When he was not working, he could be found fishing on Spring Lake where he resided for 56 years.  He was blessed to have lived in a caring community with loving neighbors who especially watch over him in his later years.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Friday, February 11, 2022 at Freese Funeral Home, Sidney, with Rev. Kathy Murphy officiating.  Burial will be Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sidney.  Visitation will be from noon until 1:00 PM, Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home, 610 W. Cruger Ave, Eureka, IL 61530

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Barbara Rothermel

 
Barbara Rothermel, 74, of Broadlands died at Friday (Feb. 4, 2022) at her beloved home.

Barbara was born October 9, 1947. She grew up in Newman, Illinois, a town she cherished in her heart. Her parents were Charles and Jean Richards. Her brother Michael Richards still survives.

Barbara married Henry Rothermel on July 15, 1967. Henry passed away in 1988, and Barbara never remarried. She is survived by her three children, Patrick Rothermel, Marty (Deena) Rothermel, and Amy (Jerrod) Markstahler. She has 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Barbara was the rock of her family, an amazing mother to her children and grandchildren. She nurtured and cared for all who she loved. She worked for many people over the years, cleaning and caring for their homes, but for the bulk of her career, she worked for Shahid and Ann Khan, where she took great pride in her work and dearly loved the family.

Barbara found solace in her home where she spent the last years of her life, content and happy with her cats. She loved her gardens and her friends. Her beautiful spirit and sense of humor will forever be remembered and deeply missed.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at Freese Funeral Home, 202 W. Main St., Sidney.