Bobby D. Jackson

 Bobby D. Jackson, 71, of Ogden passed away at 5:30 A.M. Thursday December 30, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

 Bobby was born February 8, 1950 in Champaign. The son of Bobby Dean and Juanita June (Zindars) Jackson.

 He is survived by his life partner of 31 years Shirl Woodward of Ogden. Son Ryan Dean Jackson of Ogden. Two step-children Jeremy Woodward and Jennifer Woodward   Brother Dave (Molly) Jackson of St. Joseph. Sister Jan (Robert) Starr of Smithville, MO. Grandchildren; Nicklas Jackson, Owen, Carson, Savannah and Summer.

 He was preceded in death by his parents and son Jason Jackson.

 Bobby was a veteran of the U.S. Army having been stationed in Germany.  He worked for Grussing Ag for many years. He also worked as a farmhand in the area. 

 Bobby enjoyed NASCAR and fishing.

 Per his wishes Bobby was cremated. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

 Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph is handling arrangements. 

Marilyn J. Erb

 SIDNEY — Marilyn J. Erb, 87, of Sidney passed away at 12:32 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 21, 2021) at Arbor Rose, Charleston. 

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, at Sidney Christian Church, Sidney, with the Rev. Barry West officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sidney. Freese Funeral Home, Sidney, is assisting with arrangements.

Mrs. Erb was born Aug. 12, 1934, in Longview, a daughter Merton and Eva Warnes Parks. She married Howard Erb on Nov. 1, 1953, in Villa Grove, and he survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Geri (Kirk) Kirkland of Philo and Joni (Keith) O’Banion of Armstrong, 11 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Debbie; and a brother, Robert Parks.

Mrs. Erb was employed at CIB Bank in Sidney where she retired as an officer. She was also a homemaker who loved to knit, crochet and bake for family dinners. She loved organizing celebrations with family and others. She was active in the Sidney Christian Church, teaching Sunday school, Bible school and singing in the choir.

Memorials may be made to the church or Gideons International. Condolences may be made at freesefh.com.

Betty J. Stewart

Betty J. Stewart, 90, of Sidney passed away at 5:05PM, Monday, December 20, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Private services will be held at Freese Funeral Home, Sidney.

Mrs. Stewart was born October 20, 1930 in Hobart, IN, a daughter to James and Gladys Hilborn Crouse.  She married Dennis Stewart on, he preceded in death.

Surviving are three children; Dennis (Amy) Stewart Jr. of Carrolton, TX, Rick (Doyla) Stewart of Savoy, and Denise (Phil) Miles of, FL, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four siblings; Dick (Wanda) Crouse of Villa Grove, Barbara (Bill) Morse of Sidney, Sue Crouse French of Charleston, and Ronnie (Liz) Crouse of Auburn, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and four siblings:  Bill Crouse, Alene Virks, Bob Crouse, and Marjie Wilsey.

Betty helped her husband with his home building business, building houses in Champaign County.

Memorials may be made to Sidney Fire Department or Sidney Christian Church.

Condolences may be made at freesefh.com

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Teresa D. Akers

LONGVIEW — Teresa D. Akers, 63, of Longview passed away Thursday (Dec. 16, 2021) at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.

Teresa was born on March 28, 1958, to James and Georgia (Kilman) Day in Urbana. She married Terry Akers Sr. on April 6, 1974.

She is survived by her children, Terry (Leah) Akers, Jeremy (Amber) Akers, Jacob (Caryn) Akers and Savannah (Robert) Helminiak; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers; one sister; and her boyfriend, Charles High.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two sisters.

Teresa enjoyed cooking and baking and playing with all her grandchildren. She also loved to sit outside and soak up all the sun.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, at Joines Funeral Home, Villa Grove. A graveside service will be held immediately following the visitation at Centennial Cemetery with Pastor Mike Zylstra officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.

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Charles "Chuck" Cecil Walker

 BROADLANDS — Charles “Chuck” Cecil Walker, 79, of Broadlands passed away Sunday (Dec. 19, 2021) at home surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Chuck was born on May 19, 1942, in Tuscola, to Forrest and Francis (Tharp) Walker. He married Bobby Davis on Aug. 4, 1961.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bobby Walker; three sons, Brad (Renee), Brian (Darla) and Brett (Kate); grandchildren, Dustin (Brittany) Buchholz, Devin, Megan (Alex) Craciun, Dylan (Anish), Erin, Brandon, Zoyie and Jackson; great-grandchildren, Parker and Kenzy Harris and Hydra and Maverick Craciun; siblings, Gary (Jean) of Broadlands and Betsy Knapp of Marine City, Mich.; and nephews and nieces, Erik (Chris), Ellen, Forrest (Amberly), Chad (Jamie) and Sean (Kara).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Francis Walker; brother-in-law, Jim Knapp; and a niece, Elizabeth Knapp.

Chuck was a trucker for 40 years, and once retired, he went back to work to help a friend farm. He had a strong work ethic and was always happy to lend a helping hand. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed competing in local tractor pulls and also helped to start the Night Hawk Bowling League at the Old Orchard Lanes in Savoy. Chuck was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

A funeral service will be at noon Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Joines Funeral Home, Newman, with Pastor Dave Trover officiating. Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman. A visitation will be held two hours prior to the funeral service from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chuck’s name to the Cunningham Children’s Hospital (cunninghamhome.org/ways-give/give-now).

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Marilyn Jane Kinney

Marilyn Jane Kinney 90 of Sidney passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at 3:25PM, Sunday, December 19, 2021 at home.

Private graveside services will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sidney with Rev. Jeff Stahl officiating.

Mrs. Kinney was born December 31, 1930 in Elgin, Il, a daughter to Joseph and Viola Lingle Mosley.  She married Lester Kinney on April 30, 1965 in Paxton, IL, he survives.  Also surviving is a son; David Kinney of Tolono and a daughter; Jennifer (Ghassan) Ksaibati of Riverview, Fl, five grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter; Kathy and a brother; Ralph.

She was employed at Burnham City Hospital, Champaign and Sears Department Store, Champaign.

Memorials may be made to Sidney Fire Department or Carle Hospice.

Condolences may be made at freesefh.com

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Carolyn S. Yoos

Carolyn S. Yoos, 82, of St. Joseph passed away at 9:16 A.M. Thursday December 16, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

 

 Memorial services will be held at a later date.

 

 Carolyn was born July 20, 1939 at Centralia, IL. The daughter of Roy E. and Helen (Willbright) Hall. She married Stuart Yoos Jr. on June 29, 1958. He preceded her in death on April 17, 2017.

 She is survived by her children; Paul Yoos of St.  Joseph, Hedi (Steve) Shierry of Villa Park, IL. Grandson Roy Yoos of St. Joseph. Brother Gary Hall of Central City, IL.

 She was preceded in death by her parents.

 Carolyn retired from the University of Illinois as a Administrative assistant. She was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ, Champaign. Where she was a member of the choir.  She enjoyed sewing, gardening, angels, and butterflies. Most of all her grandson Roy. She was a graduate of Centralia High School. She attended nursing school in St. Louis.

 Memorials may be made to St. Peters United Church of Christ 905 S. Russell, Champaign, IL 61821