Jacqueline J. "Jacque" Childers Anderson

 TOLONO — Jacqueline J. “Jacque” (Childers) Anderson, 78, of Tolono passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton.

She was born July 29, 1946, in Champaign, to the late Russell and Mary Ellen (Motsinger) Childers.

Jacque graduated from St. Joseph Ogden High School in St. Joseph, where she was a drum major.

Jacque worked as a secretary for the University of Illinois for several years and had also held several other jobs after leaving the university.

Surviving are a son, William (Terina) Anthony Thomas of Ormond Beach, Fla.; and two sisters, Kay Burry of Lafayette, Ind., and Glennda Buckner of Urbana. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Jacque was preceded in death by two daughters, Callie Bradam and infant Michelle; as well as three brothers, Jim Childers, Butch Childers and Mike Childers.

There will be a memorial graveside service on Saturday, May 10, at 11a.m. at Old Homer Cemetery, Homer, with David Barcus officiating.

You may leave memories and condolences at soller-baker.com.

NG 5/7/2025

Ruth M. Jay

 Ruth M. Jay 67, of Catlin formerly of Champaign passed away at 1:05 P.M. Thursday January 25, 2024 at her home.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M Monday January 29, 2024 at Homer New Life Church, Homer with Pastor Brad Wilson and Pastor C.W. Greer officiating. Burial will be in Old Homer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the church.

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

 Ruth was born October 27, 1956 in Champaign. The daughter of Chris and Grace (Scales) Jay.

 She is survived by her children; Jon (Amy) Sanford, Jeff Sanford, Zane Sanford, Jolee Sanford Wyatt Sanford, and Courtny Sanford.  Two grandchildren Austin and Kanen Lutz. Two sisters Ann Rollins and Beth Barnes. Brother Ralph Jay. Her best friends Patty and Betty Kay.

 She was preceded in death by a son Jeremiah Wilson, her parents, two brothers John Jay and Gayle Jay.

 Ruth was a phlebotomist for 20 years and a nurses aid for 20 years at Carle, Christie and Champaign County Nursing Home.

 She loved being outside, flowers, gardening, horses, hanging out by the pool. Most of all Ruth loved being with her family and animals.

 Memorials may be made to the Champaign County Humane Society.

Freese FH 1/26/2024

Deborah Sue Wilson

 Deborah Sue Wilson, 64, of Homer, went to be with the Lord at 10:45pm. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Carle Foundation hospital, Urbana, surrounded by her family she loved so dearly.

Deborah was born Feb 9, 1957 in Urbana, IL, a daughter of John and Betty Danner of Summerfield Florida (They survive) She Lived her entire life in Homer IL. She had 6 Brothers and Sisters. Becky Kelley of St. Joseph, IL, David Danner of St. Petersburg, FL, Brenda Cole of St. Cloud, FL, Jim Danner of St. Petersburg, FL, Janet Smith of Homer, IL, and Cheryl Starr of Mattoon, IL. (They all Survive)

On December 4, 1976, She married Jeffrey Alan Wilson of Homer. They were married 45 wonderful years. (He survives) They had 3 children. Ami (John Sanford) Thomas of Catlin, IL, Brad (Lisa) Wilson of Homer, IL, and Caryn (Jacob) Akers of Longview, IL (They all survive). They were blessed with 10 grandchildren. Austin Lutz, Adrien O’Neal, Kanen Lutz, Zane Sanford, Timothy Wilson, Jolee Sanford, Keean Akers, Madisyn Wilson, Finnegan Akers, and Wyatt Sanford. They were also proud Great Grandparents of Ava James and Axel O’Neal. She also loved her dog Beamer very much!

Deborah worked in daycare for 40 years with most of that time being an in home daycare provider. She was more than just a daycare provider for these children and families. She touched many, many lives and loved these children as her own. Debbie and Jeff were country dancing instructors for 10 years as part of the “BootKickers”. She liked going on motorcycle rides, spending time with her sisters, crocheting, and watching crime shows (Law and Order, CSI, etc.) She and Jeff moved there farmhouse from one location to where it currently sits in October of 1986. They spent a lot of time renovating. The thing she loved the most was her family. She was known as a wife, a mother, memaw and mamaw to her immediate family. She will be dearly missed.

Celebration of life services will be held at Homer New Life Church of Faith with Freese Funeral Home 202 W. Main St, Sidney, in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan 27, from 5-7pm. Funeral service will be held Friday, Jan 28, at 10am. Pastor CW Greer will officiate. Burial will be in Old Homer Cemetery, Homer.

Memorial Donations may be made to Jeff Wilson to help cover the cost of the services.

Freese FH 1/26/2022