Martin Gary Wilson

 SIDNEY — Martin Gary Wilson, 61, of Sidney passed away on Wednesday (Oct. 7, 2020) at home. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Cindy, and his entire family.

Marty was born Dec. 31, 1958, to Gerald and Judith (Harden) Wilson. They preceded him in death.

He was a 1977 graduate of Homer High School, he worked for The News- Gazette during and after high school, earning him the CB handle “Paper Boy.”

He then went on to work other jobs but ended up back at The News-Gazette, working as a pressman for 26 years, retiring in 2018. Recently, he drove a school bus for the Heritage School district.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy (Harms) Wilson of Sidney; two sons, Joshua (Kathy) Wilson of Tuscola and Dane (Cassie) Wilson of Casey; three stepchildren, Jessie Tillman of Sidney, Jenny (Gabe) Kirstein of Joliet and Travis Evosovich of Sidney.

He has 11 grandchildren of whom he was so proud.

Marty has two brothers, Jim (Tracy) Wilson of Tolono and Joe (Cathy) Wilson of Seneca; and one sister, Jeri (Ed) Thomas of Tolono. He also had many nieces and nephews who loved him.

He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan, he enjoyed going to auctions, and trying his luck at casinos. He loved watching and laughing at his grandkids, riding around Sidney in his golf cart, watching “Andy Griffith” and “Gunsmoke,” and sitting on his back porch with his best pal, “Roxy Girl.”

Marty has requested no services.

There will be a Celebration of his Life on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Salt Fork Center at Homer Lake, family from 10 a.m. to noon, friends from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Due to COVID-19, we ask that you please wear a mask when entering the Salt Fork Center if you can attend.

In memory of Marty, you can send any memorial gifts to Carle Hospice for their excellent care, 1813 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign, IL 61821.

Illiana Cremation Society is in charge of the cremation arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at IllianaCremation.com.

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Carl. L. Wienke

 CHAMPAIGN — Carl L. Wienke, 90, of Champaign died at 5:15p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. Masks will be required. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 E. Florida Ave., U. Masks will be required, and attendance is limited to 50 (including family). Burial will immediately follow (no attendance limitations) in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign.

Carl was born Nov. 25, 1929, in Homer, a son of Louis and Leon Poll Wienke. He married Irma “Janie” Wells on June 13, 1953, in Champaign. She died on June 10, 2017.

Survivors include one son, Keith (Tricia) Wienke of White Heath; two daughters, Lori (Mark) Leger of Rantoul and Amy (James) Nazzoli of Wildwood, Mo.; four grandchildren, Nicholas and Ellie Nazzoli, both of Wildwood, Mo., and Carly and Cody Wienke, both of White Heath; and two sisters, Elaine Ebeling of Urbana and Dorothy Buhr of Tolono.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald, and his sister, Betty.

Carl served in the United States Air Force. He was a lifelong farmer and also worked as a bookkeeper for Farm Bureau Farm Management.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Urbana; the Champaign County Farm Bureau; the East Central Farm Business Association, serving on its board for 36 years and as president for 30 years; Trinity Lutheran Choir from 1960 to 2019; and the University of Illinois Oratorio Society for 15 years.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Association, Trinity Lutheran Church, or an organization of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be offered at morganmemorialhome. com.

Phyllis Menzer

Phyllis Menzer 83, of South Elgin, IL formerly of St. Joseph passed away at 2:20 A.M. Friday October 9, 2020 at White Oaks at Spring Street in South Elgin.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday October 16, 2020 at the St. Joseph United Methodist Church. Pastor Gene Turner will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph.

Phyllis was born April 25, 1937 in Haworth, NJ. the daughter of C. Peter and Helen (Roper) Schaefer. She married Richard G. Menzer on April 26, 1958 in Bergenfield, N.J.. He preceded her in death on August 22, 2019.

She is survived by her children;  Carin (Brad) Rodemoyer of Western Springs, IL, Eric (Leanna) Menzer of Sycamore, IL and Ginny (Mike) Tabb of Dwight, IL. Grandchildren Breelyn Corzine, Carsten Menzer, Caroline Menzer, Brian Rodemoyer, Taylor Brooks, Kyle Osterbur and Lane Osterbur. One great-grandchild Makayla Osterbur. One brother George (Joan) Schaefer of Triangle, NY.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, a  brother Peter Schaefer, and sister-in-law Barbara Schaefer.

Phyllis was a member of the St. Joseph United Methodist Church the church choir and United Methodist Women.

She went to Dumont High School in New Jersey. Phyllis worked in New York city until the birth of her first child.
Phyllis also worked for several years at the State Bank of St. Joseph.

Memorials to the St. Joseph United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be made online at www.Freesefh.com 

Clarine L. Saathoff

 MAHOMET — Clarine L. Saathoff, 91, of Mahomet, formerly of Gibson City, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 7, 2020) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Private family burial will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Anchor. Rosenbaum Funeral Home, Gibson City, is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Clarine was born July 12, 1929, in Ogden Township, a daughter of George and Katherine Behrns Frerichs. She married Harm J. “Bob” Saathoff on Feb. 20, 1949, in Royal. He passed away Jan. 22, 2003.

She is survived by three daughters, Rhonda (Bill) Harlow of Sarasota, Fla., Nancy (Trey) Pautsch of Portland, Ore., and Robin (Don) Brokate of Mahomet; two grandchildren, Kimberly (Jose) Soto of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Travis (Kimberly) Brokate of Colorado Springs, Colo., whom she was extremely proud of; and two precious great-grandchildren, Lexi and Viera Soto.

She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at rosenbaumfh.com.

Max W. Lewis

 NEWMAN — Max W. Lewis, 75, of Newman died Saturday (Oct. 3, 2020) at home.

Max was born on May 17, 1945, in Tuscola, to Willard and Martha (White) Lewis. He married Norma (Beard) Lewis on Feb. 6, 1966, in Tuscola.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Lewis; two children, Shannon (Chris) Gordon of Newman and Steve (Jennifer) Lewis of St. Joseph; and six grandchildren, Jacob Gordon, Emma Gordon, Caleb Gordon, Hannah Lewis, Jacey Lewis and Hayden Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kent Lewis.

Max grew up in a farming family and graduated from Newman High School in 1963. After graduation, he attended Eastern Illinois University, where he played basketball. He then attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and graduated in 1968. He worked for the USDA as a district conservationist before returning to farm in 1975, and he continued to farm until he could no longer in 2015.

When Max was not out in the fields, he loved to travel with his family and friends. His favorite type of traveling was on a cruise ship. He also loved to spend his winters down in Sarasota, Fla. Max was on the Newman School Board and was the secretary treasurer of the Sargent Township Drainage District.

A funeral service will be at 11a.m. Oct. 8 at Newman Methodist Church with Mr. Ted Shearer officiating. Burial will follow in Newman Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Joines Funeral Home, 401 W. Gillogly St., Newman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Newman Methodist Church.

Jean L. Nonman

 SIDNEY— Jean L. Nonman, 83, of Sidney passed away at 9:05 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at home.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Freese Funeral Home, Sidney is assisting with arrangements.

Mr. Nonman was born Dec. 13, 1936, in Danville, a son of Walter “Chet” and Alice Schaeffer Nonman. He married Beverly Carleton on June 19, 1954, in Longview; she survives.

Also surviving are two children, Jerri (Chris) Boley of Urbana and James (Lori) Nonman of Sidney; three grandchildren, Nikki (Jeff) Boswell of Washington, Ill., Cari (Ken) Midkiff of St. Joseph and Rodney (Karla) Nonman of Tolono; four great-grandchildren, Clay Frederick, Mia Frederick, Nolan Nonman and Makayla Nonman; and a sister, Brenda Luedke of Broadlands.

He farmed in the Broadlands area and was road commissioner for Raymond Township for 16 years. He was a unique character who touched many lives. He will be remembered for his giving personality and generosity. “Don’t be mean, be like Jean.”

Memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s choice.

Joyce Ann Duckwitz

ST. JOSEPH — Joyce Ann Duckwitz, 84, of St. Joseph passed away at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 30, 2020) at Country Health Care & Rehab, Gifford.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph. David Barcus will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Joyce was born Aug.5, 1936, in Barnhart, Mo., the daughter of Eugene and Minnie (Higgs) Smith. She married William Duckwitz on July 1, 1955, in St. Joseph. He survives.

She is also survived by her children, Maleah (Wes) Grussing of Royal and Todd (Darla) Duckwitz of St. Joseph; four grandchildren, Holly Broeker and Scott Haith of Round Lake, Nichole Duckwitz of St.Joseph, Amber Jensen of Mattoon and Justin (Amanda) Duckwitz of Broken Arrow, Okla.; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, June Chambless of St. Joseph.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Shirley Leevey; and one great-granddaughter.

She was a member of St. Joseph Church of Christ. Joyce attended St.Joseph-Ogden schools.

She was a homemaker, wife and mother.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church of Christ. Condolences may be left at freesefh.com.

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