James P. Compton

 James (Jim) P. Compton went to his Heavenly home to celebrate Mother’s Day at 1:00 am on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Jim was born at home on January 3, 1938 in Allerton, Illinois to Joseph and Lorene (Braedel) Compton.  He graduated from ABL high school in 1956 and went to work on his brother Gerald’s farm after high school. After farm work, Jim went on to work at Producers Dairy in Danville, before being hired at Bohn Heat and Transfer, where he worked for 45 years before retiring in 2008. 

Jim married Carol (Cooper) Compton on September 13, 1959 and they had one son, Michael. They were married for 22 years before going their separate ways. On August 9, 1985, Jim married Patricia (Samson) Harris.  

Jim was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Compton, who passed on October 31, 2024. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his brothers William, Kenneth, and Gerald Compton; along with his sisters Dolores Richard, Janet Branch, Juanita Dowler, and Betty Cain.  He is survived by one sister Rose Hill of McKinney Texas. He is also survived by his son, Michael Compton (Kristine) and grandsons Adam Compton (Anessa) and Jonathan Compton. Additionally he is survived by his seven bonus children and their spouses Donna Pruitt (Sonny), Gordon Harris (Linda), Mari Lynn Peters (Ken), Cheryl Koester (John), Keith Harris (Theresa), Barb Back (Randy), and Mindi Beaumont (Mike). 

He also leaves behind bonus grandkids (15 grandsons, 6 granddaughters, 10 great-grandsons, 7 great-granddaughters, and 2 great-great-grandchildren) along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Jim enjoyed woodworking, gardening,  and spending time with family. He loved traveling to see new places. He was a faithful member of Curtis Road Church of God.

Visitation will be from 12:00 pm  to 2:00 pm. Thursday, May 15, at Freese Funeral Home, 407 N Bourne St. Tolono. Funeral proceedings will take place immediately following at the same location. Interment will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, near Newman, where he will be laid to rest near other members of his family. Family members will serve as pallbearers.

Freese FH 5/17/2025

Martha Hurt

 Martha Hurt 96, of Fishers, IN formerly of Allerton passed away at 8:10 P.M. Thursday June 2, 2022 at Hamilton Trace of Fishers.

 Graveside services will be at 2:30 P.M. Sunday June 12, 2022 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Allerton. visitation will be held from Noon to 2:00 P.M. at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph prior to the graveside service.

 Martha was born December 30, 1925 at Spring Valley, Il the daughter of Hobart Clay and Florence (Purcell) Robinson. She married Eli H. Hurt in 1946. He preceded her in 1996.

 She is survived by her son John (Kay) Hurt of Iowa. Four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Two sisters Florence Rennolds of Tucson, AZ and Sarabeth Ford of Sidell.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Nancy Kelley and several brothers and sisters.

 Martha taught school in Allerton and Ogden for many decades.

 She retired to Ft. Meyers Beach, Fl . When she lived in Allerton she was active in the Allerton Methodist Church.

Freese FH 6/5/2022

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.

NG 2/8/2022

David E. Jones

ST. JOSEPH – David E. Jones, 68, of St. Joseph passed away at 8:52 p.m. Monday (Jan. 25, 2016) at his home.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, with the Rev. Clyde Synder officating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Newman. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Dave was born Sept. 7, 1947, at Danville, the son of Noah Paul and Margaret Ann Davison Jones.

He is survived by his sister, Judy (Ivan) Dardar of Arcola; four nieces, Connie Wilson, Paige Williams, Paylee Ochs and Hillary Sturts; and three nephews, Chris Jones, Patrick Pierce and Paul Sturts.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Chuck Jones; and a nephew, Tommy Pierce.

Dave retired from Kraft after many years of service. He graduated from Allerton-Broadlands-Longview High School in 1965. Dave loved his nieces and nephews very much and attended all of their sporting events. He was friend to all and was a "superfan" of local high school sports along with being a Heritage and Villa Grove High School coach. There was not a gym in central Illinois that he would walk into without knowing the coaches, referees, local parents, fans and administration. Dave was a avid Corvette fan and collector.

Rest in peace, Dave. You will be missed by many, and now you have a front row seat in heaven!