Janet Marilyn Hatfield Haggerty

 Janet Marilyn (Hatfield) Haggerty was born into eternal life on August 11, 2024, at Heritage Health in Hoopeston, IL, the daughter of Eustace Jennings and Josephine Mary Rose (Royer) Hatfield.

Janet is survived by three sons, Joseph Jr. (Karen) Haggerty, Mark Haggerty, and Michael (Gina) Haggerty; five daughters, Barbara (Daniel) Hoeft, Jean French, Elizabeth (Todd) Cessna, Alice (Roger) Jackson and Linda Berry; 26 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Dolores Gross; brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Janet was proceeded in death by her husband, Joseph Sr.; son, Patrick Gerard; daughters, Karen Anne and Rita Lynne; her parents, Eustace & Josephine Hatfield; sisters, Phyllis Hatfield and Jacquelyn Farris.
Janet was born in Chicago, IL, on May 18, 1935. She graduated from St. Columbanus Grade School, 1949; Morgan Park High School,1953; Chicago Teachers College (Chicago State University),1957 where she received her B.E. Degree in Kindergarten-Primary Education. She taught in Chicago Public Schools for 3 years then substituted and tutored in Parochial Schools for 1 year before retiring to rear her family. From 1989 to 1995 she served as administrative assistant to the President of Demeter, Inc in Fowler, IN; the Hoopeston Public Library from 2003 through 2006, then provided elder care and housekeeping services.
Her hobbies included serving others, especially her family, any type of sewing, craft, home renovation work and enjoying her wonderful children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She traveled many miles over the years supporting all of her children and grandchildren in all of their activities.
Throughout her life she lived to serve others. She served in a wide variety of offices and on boards in many church, school, hospital, athletic, thespian, city, county, political and good-will organizations. Janet was an active member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Hoopeston, IL 1969-2014, and St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Urbana, IL since 2014.
Visitation will be held at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St., Hoopeston, IL, Saturday, August 17th from 10am-noon, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 423 S. 3rd St., Hoopeston, IL at 12:30pm. Burial to follow at Floral Hill Cemetery, Hoopeston, IL.
Donations may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church, 423 S. 3rd St, Hoopeston, IL 60942; The AFA (American Family Association), P.O. Drawer 2440, Tupelo, MS 38803; The Hoopeston Public Library, 110 S. 4th St, Hoopeston, IL 60942, The National Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Dr, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923; or a charity of your choice. NO FLOWERS PLEASE! Instead, give a gift of time and/or money to the elderly or needy cause and/or family and beyond all else pray and have faith in God.

https://www.anderson-funeral-home.com/obituaries/Janet-Hatfield-Haggerty/#!/Obituary

Larry Mennenga

 CHAMPAIGN - Larry Mennenga left this life on Thursday (Aug. 8, 2024) after a brief fight with cancer. 

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte nee Musson. They have two kids, Debbie Heiser and Doug Mennenga; and grandchildren, Jed Chow and Jacob and Taylor Mennenga. He is also survived by five sisters, 11 brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law and two aunts. 

Larry was born and raised on a dairy farm north of Champaign. He graduated from Champaign High School and went to work at Kraft Foods in Champaign. He retired from the Illinois American Water company after 25 years of service. He helped his parents every night on the farm after working his shift "in town." He loved playing softball and played as long as he could. We enjoyed many happy hours on the lake, water skiing and teaching others to ski. Larry always had a garden and enjoyed trying new varieties of vegetables. When his parents sold the dairy cows, Larry cleaned out one of the barns and had a pig roast. He roasted pigs for family and others in the following years. He continued to have an annual roast for his sister until last year. He enjoyed reminiscing with friends at morning coffee. In the winter, he enjoyed spending time in Florida or anywhere warm.

Please send your memories to morganmemorialhome.com.

Published by The News-Gazette on Aug. 14, 2024.

Cathy Rouse

 Homer - Cathy J. Rouse, 70, of Homer, Illinois, passed away at 2:13pm Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

She was born September 20, 1953, in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Harold & Betty Bean Wilson. Cathy married John Rouse September 8, 1990, in Danville, Illinois. He survives, as well as her mother Betty Wilson. Also surviving is her son Brian Hueston of Danville, Illinois, one daughter, Carrie (J.J.) Jett of Danville, Illinois, A step-son Michael (Kellie) Rouse of Greenwood, Indiana, and a step daughter Brandi (Kyle) Winland of Wilson, North Carolina; Four grandchildren also survive, Daulton Hueston, Hanah Hueston, Taylor Jett, Ava Jett.  Four step grandchildren, Harley Ragle, Easton Ragle , Audria Rouse, and Grace Rouse; one great grandchild Caspian Hueston; two brothers, Steve (Leiah) Wilson of Alabama and Randy (Jan) Wilson of Danville, Illinois; one sister, Pam (Tim) Roberts of St. Joseph, Illinois, as well as her sister in law & brother in law Brenda (Bruce) Biage  of Panama City, Florida; several nieces & nephews and her funeral home family, Mike, William, Jeff. Cathy was preceded in death by her father and an infant child.

Cathy had been a licensed insurance agent with Elston State Farm Insurance of Westville, Illinois for 30 years. Upon retirement she joined the staff of Robison Chapel in Catlin, Illinois, and quickly endeared herself there. She had been active in the Homer American Legion Auxiliary, and enjoyed decorating her home, especially during the Christmas season, with trees throughout the house. She enjoyed lunch & shopping, and especially the times with her friend Tammy Hodgson. Shoes were a great passion and part of every outfit. Cathy loved spending time with her children & grandchildren and especially the trips to Panama City Beach, Florida to see Brenda & Bruce.

Funeral service 1pm Wednesday August 14, 2024, at Robison Chapel in Catlin. Pastor C.W. Greer to officiate, burial in the GAR Cemetery at Homer, Illinois. Visitation is from 5-7pm on Tuesday at Robison Chapel in Catlin. On-line condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.

https://www.robisonchapel.com/obituary/cathy-rouse

Candace Lynn Ray-Morehouse

 

ROYAL - Candace Lynn Ray-Morehouse, 56, of Royal passed peacefully at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 6, 2024) at home.

She is survived by her mother, Judith Reifsteck; three children, Jessica Ray, Jordan (Jenny) Ray and Joseph Howerton; five grandchildren, Kenley, Isaiah, Kambry, Mikaela and Kaily; and three siblings, Richard Morehouse, Danny Morehouse and Tadd Reifsteck.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Morehouse, and a sister, Michelle Reifsteck.

Candace's beautiful spirit will continue to shine through her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched.

A private celebrtation of life will take place at a later date.

Published by The News-Gazette on Aug. 9, 2024.

Michael K. Jones

 

Michael K. Jones , 67, of St. Joseph, passed away on the morning of Tuesday July 9, 2024 at home. He was born April 14, 1957 in Champaign to Gerald G. “Buzz” and Naomi E. McCorkle Jones in Champaign, IL.

Mike is survived by his son, Joshua (Randi) Jones; a sister, Carol Sue (Jones) Rasmussen; a brother, Steven Jones; sister-in-law Diana Jones; six grandchildren, Peyton, Quincy, Mia, Tyson, Mason, and Kinsleigh Jones; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Kenneth Jones; two sisters, Anita (Jones) Lewis and Dolores “Doe” (Jones) Havelka; and brother-in-law, Robert “Bob” Rasmussen.

Mike graduated from Champaign Central High School in 1975. After high school he continued working on the family farm, eventually going to work for the railroad. Mike left the railroad in the early 1980’s to pursue a career with the IBEW Local 601, where he worked until retirement.

In most recent years, Mike enjoyed living in St. Joseph near his son’s family, tinkering around the farm and watching his grandchildren play.

A private family graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery 506 County Road 350 E Mahomet Illinois on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 11 am. Following the service, there will be a celebration of life, at Josh & Randi Jones home in St. Joseph.

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Vareta Asher Hartley

 Vareta Asher Hartley, of Buckley, Washington, passed away peacefully this morning, August 7, 2024, in a special care home under the loving care of hospice. She was 99 1/2 years old. Vareta was a graduate of St Joseph High School. Prior to being cared for in the special care home, she resided with her oldest daughter, Linda Hartley also of Buckley, Washington. She and her husband, Lenau (Dell) Hartley, lived in LaGrande, Oregon for many of their 60 plus years of marriage. They were the parents of two wonderful daughters, Linda Hartley and Connie Hartley Pehrson.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, her daughter, Connie, grandson Scotty, her parents, Ruby and Andrew Asher, and siblings Frannie Asher Graves, Etha Asher Broom, Annette Asher Pinaire,Julia Asher Gorbett, Eula Asher Tucker, and Andrew

Asher.

Left to cherish her memory are her younger brother, Jim ,who resides in Liberty Township, Ohio,with his wife Ruby,and the youngest sister of the family, Roberta Asher Harriss, who lives in Harlem, Georgia with her husband,John.

She is also survived by three grandchildren, Michelle Smith, Anna Sisson ,Jenny Lucas,son in law,Carl Pehrson, 12 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to being a wife, mother and grandmother, Vareta worked for many years outside the home as a government employee. She was always in an upbeat mood. In her later years she enjoyed going to the senior center in LaGrande, Oregon, and playing cards. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. She followed sports, especially golf, since her husband was an avid golfer. In her retirement years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband and two of her older sisters, Etha and Frannie. Her husband, Lenau, was the chauffeur, and the three sisters enjoyed many trips throughout the USA.

On one occasion, they traveled all the way from Oregon to California (to pickup Frannie) to Illinois (to pickup Etha) to Ohio to visit brother Jim and family and finally all the way to Georgia to visit their youngest sister, Roberta and family.

She was instrumental in getting her younger sister,Julia,to move to Oregon and live with her for a while where Julia met the love of her life, Homer Gorbett, a sure enough cowboy and logger. She was a cancer survivor who lived over 50 years after her diagnosis and treatment.

Vareta lived a long, eventful life and will be so missed by her family and dear friends.

John Reber Faullin

John Reber Faullin, 64, of Champaign passed away at 7:01 A.M. Wednesday July 31, 2024 at OSF Healthcare Transitional Care Hospital, Peoria.

 John was born October 13, 1959 in Champaign. The son of Charles R. and Dolores June (Yeazel) Faullin.

 He is survived by his children; Shelby Faullin of Champaign and Joseph Faullin of San Diego, CA. One grandson Reber Faullin. Three brothers; Dan Faullin, Cork Faullin and Mike Faullin.

 He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Penny Fritzen.

 John worked 30 years at the University of Illinois in the Steam Distribution Plant.

He was a avid motorcycle rider and had worked several years at Sportland in Urbana. 

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Freese FH 7/31/2024