Richard "Dick" Duval

 

ROYAL — Richard “Dick” Duval, 64, of Royal, passed away in his home Thursday (August 26, 2021).

Dick was born October 5, 1956, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Marie (Riordan) and Robert “Bob” Duval. He grew up in Herscher and attended Herscher High School. Upon graduation, he attended Illinois State University, majoring in Secondary Education. After earning his bachelor’s degree, he began teaching at Herscher Grade School, Kankakee High School, and Olivet Nazarene University.

He married Lynda Kasten on June 6, 1981, and they had three children, Bobbi, Kiel, and Toni.  He began his 28-year teaching and coaching career in 1988 at St. Joseph-Ogden High School. 

During his tenure at St. Joseph-Ogden High School, his football teams went 251-75, never finishing with a losing record.  The Spartans made it to the “Big Dance” five times throughout his career, bringing home state runner-up trophies displayed proudly in the commons area at the high school.  A 2021 SJO Hall of Fame inductee and 2008 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame honoree, Duval retired from coaching the Spartans after the 2015 season.

Dick was preceded in death by his father (Bob) and brother (Tommy).  He is survived by his wife, Lynda, and his daughter, Bobbi (Cory) Busboom, son Kiel (Katie) Duval, and daughter Toni (Ryan) Barnes, all of St. Joseph; as well as his grandchildren, Cameron (6), Jude (3), Cohen (2), and Myles (3 mo.)  He is also survived by three brothers (Don, Jim, and Steve) and three sisters (Patty, Linda, and Michelle), as well as his mother, Marie.  More widely, he is survived by thousands of former students, players, coaches, and colleagues, which signifies his profound impact on his community and beyond.

While his coaching accolades shine bright, it is the impact he has made as a son, husband, father, brother, teacher, friend, mentor, and “Paw-Paw” that made him special.  His legacy lives on through the lives that he touched and the people that he inspired.  Over three decades of teaching and coaching, he left an everlasting impression on people near and far.  His sense of humor was contagious, and his hugs were second-to-none. A humble man with a tough exterior, those who knew him well figured out quickly that he had a heart of gold and cared a lot about the people around him.

Memorials may be made to the SJO Fan Club (St. Joseph-Ogden High School, Attn: Duval Memorial, PO Box 890, St. Joseph, IL 61873).

Forever a Spartan.

 Private services will be held. Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph is assisting the family with arrangements.

Freese FH 8/30/2021

Aaron Landers

 Lt. Aaron R. Landers, 50 of St. Joseph passed away at 3:11 AM, Monday, August 23, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at The Vineyard Church, 1500 N. Lincoln Ave, Urbana with Pastor Lutz Braunig officiating.  Burial will be at Patterson Cemetery, St. Joseph.  Visitation will be will from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at The Vineyard Church, Urbana.  A First Responder walk through will be at 6:00 PM.

Lt. Landers was born April 22, 1971 in Charleston, IL, a son to David R. Landers and Janie Barrett.  He married DeLee Houser in 1994 at Mansfield, she survives.   Also surviving are his children; Alex and Keira Landers of St. Joseph, his father; David (Linda) Landers of Effingham and his mother; Janie Barrett of Rantoul, a sister; Rebecca (Steve) Brummer of Bergen Park, CO, nieces; Hailey Capone and Clancey Brummer, nephews; Max, Jack, Sid, Keaton, and Zeke Brummer, countless Brothers and Sister in Blue.

Lt. Landers served in the United State Air Force during Operation Desert Storm, the 183rd Air National Guard, Springfield, IL.  He was employed at the University of Illinois Police Department for 24 years.  During those 24 years he was involved in many other Law Enforcement capacities, including but not limited to; 12 years on METRO/SWAT, 22 years on the East Central Illinois Bomb Squad, currently as acting commander, CIT instructor, K9 therapy/comfort handler, and a member of Team Champaign  COPS ride.

He also received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. 

He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and best friend.

Memorials may be made to Illinois COPS Association or Paws and Stripes, comfort dog program of Brevard Co. Sheriffs Department.

Condolences may be made at freesefh.com

Freese FH 8/30/2021

Richard Wagner

 Richard Wagner, 68, of St. Joseph passed away at 11:35 PM on August 7, 2021 at the University of Wisconsin Medical Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin.

Richard was born on January 22, 1953 in Champaign, Illinois the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Tempel) Wagner.

He is survived by his son-Derek, (Kacey) Wagner; daughter- Ashley(Robert) Dallas; seven grandchildren- Kirk Wagner, CJ Wagner, Isabella Dallas, Maximus Dallas, Rosalia Dallas, Alexandria Dallas, Leonidas Dallas and four siblings-Barbara Forgette, and David(Elaine) Wagner of Iron Mountain, Mary Howard, Susan Grace,(Randy) Rominger, all of Champaign County, Illinois.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Beradine Wagner, one brother, Ronald Wagner, and three brothers-in-law, Gary Grace, Robert Forgette,Sr., and Kenneth Howard

Richard graduated from Champaign Central High School and after graduation, he enlisted in the Army in which he was a truck driver and had the opportunity to travel to Germany and other countries throughout the world.  He later got an Associate’s Degree from Parkland Community College in business. He was a laborer and tree trimmer and worked for FS Supply for over ten years. He most recently worked as a Road Maintenance Technician for Illinois Department of Transportation. He was a member of Local 703 Laborers Union and the Catholic Church.  He enjoyed spending time with his seven grandchildren, fishing, restoration of antique wagons, gardening, road trips and much more.

Funeral Services will be Monday, August 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana, Il. 61802. Visitation will be from 11-12:00 at Renner Wikoff Chapel. Deacon Edward Mohrbacher will be officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana, Illinois. Military rites will be accorded by Urbana American Legion Post 71. Memorials may be made to the family of Richard Wagner. Condolences may be sent to www.renner-wikoffchapel.com

Renner Wikoff website 8/15/2021