David Wayne Buck

HOMER – David Wayne Buck, 53, of Homer passed away at 5:40 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 27, 2016) at his home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at Kirby Funeral Home, 708 S. Main St., Homer. The Rev. Dennis Anglin will officiate. Burial will be in GAR Cemetery, Homer. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

David was born May 11, 1963, in Danville, the son of Charles Gordon and Shirley Spicer Buck.

He is survived by one sister, Sharon Weller of Ogden; two brothers, William Buck of Biloxi, Miss., and Charles (Darla) Buck of Homer; and several nieces and nephews.

David was a certified nursing assistant at the Danville Veterans Affairs hospital and later was employed at the Champaign Meijer as a sales associate. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion.

His hobbies included playing cards and going to ball games to watch his nieces and nephews play. He was an Illini fan, Bears fan and Cubs fan. He loved to play Monopoly and looked forward to the all-night Monopoly game they would have every Christmas Eve.

Memorials can be made to Homer Fire and Rescue.

Robert C. Reinhart

VILLA GROVE – Robert C. Reinhart, 86, of St. Joseph, formerly of Villa Grove, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 22, 2016), surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Villa Grove, followed immediately by the funeral Mass at noon.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

The youngest of six sons, Bob was born on Sept. 4, 1930, on the family farm in Tuscola Township to Floyd and Anna (Scheurich) Reinhart. Bob married Kenneth C. Gentry on Oct. 11, 1949. She preceded him in death.

Survivors include sons, Michael (Phyllis) Reinhart of Villa Grove, Alan (Ginny) Reinhart of Sidney, Kevin Reinhart of Villa Grove and daughter Diana Cox of Murray, Ky.; grandchildren, Shane Cox of Murray, Ky., Eric Reinhart of Villa Grove, Elisha Reinhart of Urbana, Jessica Reinhart of Villa Grove, Dustin Reinhart of Champaign, David Reinhart of Homer, Tammie Reinhart of Springfield, Ga., Bobby Reinhart of Urbana and Michelle Malone of Lake Worth, Texas.

He is also survived by 24 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends, as well as his companion and partner in all things fun, Rosemary McDonald of St. Joseph.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Kenneth; his son, Kenny; and his five brothers, Donald, Leroy, William, Wilber and Eugene.

Bob worked for many years at USI in Tuscola and as a plumber followed by a career as a cryogenics technician at the University of Illinois.

An avid fisherman and bowler, he was also the owner and proprietor of the Villa Grove Bowling Alley.

Bob was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks organizations.

Katherine Layden

OAKWOOD – Katherine Joanne Layden, 67, of Oakwood passed away at 8:40 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 23, 2016) at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

She was born on Sept. 22, 1949, in Danville, the daughter of Max and Winifred (Houldridge) Thomas. She married her grade school and high school sweetheart, Steve Layden, upon college graduation on Aug. 21, 1971. He survives in Oakwood.

She is survived by one daughter, Abbie (Ryan) Layden-Rogiers of St. Joseph; one son, Matthew Layden of Oakwood; one brother, Steve Thomas of Missoula, Mont.; five grandchildren, Raenen Pettit, Ollie Pettit, Taddy Pettit, Yelka Layden and Ave Pettit; two honorary grandchildren, Allison Mann and Christopher Mann; two godchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Max Thomas.

Katherine obtained a bachelor's degree in education from Illinois State University in Bloomington. After college, she taught fourth grade at Honeywell School in Hoopeston for four years and later taught first grade at Heritage Grade School until her retirement.

She was very active in volunteering her time in her church community, helping with vacation Bible school, teaching Sunday school and was a nursery volunteer.

Katherine also volunteered at the Danville Boys and Girls Club and helped with the annual cleanup at Lincoln Park and Kickapoo.

Her experience as a grade school and high school cheerleader carried on throughout her life and she enjoyed watching all the sporting events that Steve, Matt and Abbie participated in. She was of course the No. 1 fan for all of her grandchildren and they were always her No. 1 love and concern.

She enjoyed vacationing with her children and grandchildren, and took trips to Florida with her grandkids every year since they've been born.

Her most cherished moments were spent reading stories, singing songs and playing silly games with her grandkids. All who were fortune enough to know Katherine appreciated her sweet, kind, gentle, loving persona.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the old Rossville Grade School gym, 351 N. Chicago St., Rossville.

A memorial service will be held at noon Friday at the family lakeside property at 21 Ayrshire Court, Oakwood, with the Rev. Christopher A. Layden and Pastor Tony Thomas officiating. A private burial will be held by the family.

In lieu of bouquets, the family requests perennial plants or memorials be made to the Rossville Grade School Library, 350 N. Chicago St., Rossville, IL 60963.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Katherine's eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

David Lee Griffin

HOMER – David Lee Griffin, 42, of Homer, passed away after a long struggle with cancer at 10:40 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 22, 2016) at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Road, Urbana.

A memorial reception will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Ogden Methodist Church, 105 W. Main St., Ogden.

David was born on March 26, 1974, in Urbana to parents Jeri Lea Buckley (Jim) of West Valley City, Utah, and Merle Griffin (Nancy) of Ogden. They survive.

His daughter, Haylea Michelle Griffin (or "Beautiful," as her dad called her), of West Valley City, Utah, also survives. David also leaves behind siblings: Amy Foster (Kelby) of Foosland, Tamara Demko (Josh) of Ogden, Duane Griffin (Emmy) of Ogden and J.T. Buckley (Sarah) of Bluffdale, Utah.

Also surviving are grandparents, Bill and Jo Gillespie of Ogden; girlfriend, Jamie Adams of Homer; four nephews; five nieces; five uncles; and nine aunts.

When he was 16 years old, David (and his biceps, "Thunder" and "Lightning") began work as a drywaller and painter. After graduating from Urbana High School, he continued in this line of work. Throughout the years, he was employed by JSM Commercial and Treat Brothers Company, both in Urbana, and Alpine Drywall and Floor Coverings in Utah.

David had a warm personality and endeared himself to those who knew him. He enjoyed fishing and collecting basketball cards. He enlightened everyone's lives whom he touched with his sense of humor and "awesomeness."

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with the support of his daughter.

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

Dennis Ehmen

ST. JOSEPH – Dennis Ehmen, 69, of St. Joseph passed away at 3 a.m. Monday (Oct. 24, 2016) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville, with the Rev. James Lehmann officiating. Burial will be in Kopmann Cemetery, Royal.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, is in charge of arrangements.

Dennis was born April 26, 1947, at Champaign, the son of Menne J. and Grace Bruns Ehmen.

He is survived by his siblings, John (Roxie) Ehmen of Clinton, Ind., Charles (Lori) Ehmen of Penfield, Sherril (Dennis) Porter of Terre Haute, Ind., Kathy (Bob) Woodard of St. Joseph, Linda Ehmen of St. Joseph and Robert Ehmen of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dennis was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He retired from Champaign-Urbana Regional Rehab as a cook. Dennis enjoyed cooking and working outdoors.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or an organization of the donor's choice.

Margie L. Huls

GIFFORD – Margie L. Huls, 90, of Gifford passed away Tuesday evening (Oct. 18, 2016) at the Illinois Knights Templar Home, Paxton.

She was born Dec. 12, 1925, in Compromise Township, a daughter of Fred and Tennie (Aden) Olson. She married Ernest Jasper Huls on Jan. 26, 1947, in Gifford. He preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 1996.

She is survived by a son, Virgil L. Huls of Gifford; two daughters, Velma J. Huls of Champaign and Vera E. Huls of Gifford; four brothers, Eldred Olson of Colfax, Eugene Olson of California, Ervin Olson of Central America and Earl Olson of Leverett; a sister, Marcella Stephanou of Rantoul; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister and a son, Vernon Huls.

Margie was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville, where she played with the kitchen band. She also enjoyed sewing and baking.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 Saturday morning at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. Cindy Bisser will officiate. Burial will follow at Huls Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 Saturday morning, also at the church.

Lux Memorial Chapel, Rantoul, is handling the arrangements.

Harriett Pauline Simpson

URBANA – Harriett Pauline Simpson, 99, of Urbana died at 7:23 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 16, 2016) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana. Pastor Bob Hassel will officiate. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Harriett was born on July 21, 1917, in Talala, Okla., the daughter of Harry Lynas and Izora Rae (Shaw) Gifford. She married Rob Rylatt Simpson on May 11, 1941, in Liberal, Mo. He preceded her in death in 1976.

Harriett is survived by her daughter, Betty Taylor of Urbana; a brother, Donald R. Gifford of Chelsea, Okla.; two sisters-in-law, Marjean (A.T.) Gibson of Tulsa, Okla., and Janet (Kenneth) Brooks of Nowata, Okla.; five grandchildren, Brenda (Steve) Beals of St. Joseph, Becky (Rick) Krall of St. Joseph, Kevin (Lori) Taylor of Ogden, Matthew Simpson of Utica, Mich., and Mark Simpson; 13 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Carroll Simpson; one granddaughter, Marla Janko; six sisters; and one brother.

Harriett worked at J.C. Penney's for 36 years as a salesperson and supervisor. She enjoyed doing needlework and being with her family.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Country Health Care and Rehab, Gifford, for the kind, compassionate care she received during her stay there.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to Country Health Care and Rehab, Gifford.

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

Lori K. Krutsinger

THOMASBORO – Lori K. Krutsinger, 58, of Thomasboro passed away at 9:22 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 16, 2016) at her home.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal. Pastor Jay Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Royal. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, is handling arrangements.

Lori was born on Feb. 3, 1958, at Champaign, the daughter of Herbert "Herb" and Lois Hunter Frerichs.

She is survived by her daughters, Bethany (Greg) Maupin of Cooksville and Alyssa (Trevor) Baxter of Gifford; five grandchildren, Tucker, Calli and Tanner Maupin, Kayla and Gage Baxter; mother, Lois Frerichs of Royal; sister, Susan (Mark) Loschen of St. Joseph; brother, Tim (Teri) Frerichs; and fiance, Jerry Janeski of Buckley.

She was preceded in death by her father and sister, Judy Roach.

Lori worked at the Dutchmaster's Bar in Buckley.

Lori's greatest joy was her five grandchildren.

She graduated from St. Joseph-Ogden High School in 1976. Lori loved to cook and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Memorials may be made to Mills Breast Cancer Institute or Hospice Hearts foster-based care for pets.

Virgil "Dean" McGuffee

ST. JOSEPH – Virgil "Dean" McGuffee, 58, of St. Joseph passed away at 4:12 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 12, 2016) at his home.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Dean was born on Jan. 20, 1958, at Paxton, the son of Mack and Florence Bemount McGuffee.

He is survived by his children, Chris (Kaylie) McGuffee of Homer, Tonia (Daniel) Ribbe of St. Joseph, Shanna Troyer of Fisher, Dylan Troyer of St. Joseph and Michael Troyer of Champaign; five grandchildren, Christian and Lexi Ribbe, Skylar Jennings, Jackson and Riley McGuffee; mother, Florence McGuffee of Potomac; brother, Bo McGuffee; and sister, Debbie Dean.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Dean formerly worked at Bell Helmets and ATT. He liked to fish, spend time outdoors and be with his grandchildren and family.

Reva F. Ingram

URBANA – Reva F. Ingram, 85, passed away on Saturday (Oct. 8, 2016) at the Champaign County Nursing Home, Urbana.

She was born on Feb. 23, 1931, in Homer to Howard and Vida Boise Lacey. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother.

Reva married Jewel R. Ingram on Feb. 17, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1996. They raised their family in Homer and Ogden before moving to Palmetto, Fla.

Survivors include their three children, Vicki Kesler of Urbana, Connie Ingram of Urbana and Tim Ingram of St. Joseph; seven grandsons, Mitch (Katie Miller) Kesler, Shane (Lindsey) Kesler, Lemar (Jodi) Brown, Jasen (Tammy) Ingram, Andy Ingram, Brian Ingram and Tyler Ingram; a very special grand-dog, Tyson; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Teresa Wilson; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Doris and James Roush; as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Reva was a room mother, a member of the Homer PTA, past president of the Homer Legion Auxiliary, a member of the Palmetto VFW Auxiliary and an active member of the American Business Women's Association.

After raising her children, she worked for the Champaign-Urbana Courier. After moving to Florida, she worked 20 years for the Bradenton Herald before retiring in 1998.

Reva returned to the Champaign-Urbana area in 2005. She volunteered at the Stevick Senior Center crocheting lap blankets for veterans, as well as blankets, hats and gloves for the Crisis Nursery.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Heath and Vaughn Funeral Home, 201 N. Elm St., Champaign.

Her children wish to thank everyone at the Champaign County Nursing Home for their care and compassion. She will be greatly missed.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, please send donations in Reva's name to Courage Connection (formerly A Woman's Place), 508 E. Church St., Champaign, IL 61820.

Condolences may be offered online at www.HeathandVaughn.com.