​Dorothy Hubly
January 08, 1931 - November 25, 2016
Chatsworth – Dorothy H. Hubly, 85, of Chatsworth, passed away at 10:55pm, Friday, November 25, 2016 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
A funeral Mass for Dorothy will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, December 1, 2016 at St.’s Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Chatsworth. Fr Richard Brunskill will be officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Chatsworth.
Visitation will be held from 5-7:00pm, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice of charity.
Dorothy was born January 8, 1931, in Chatsworth the daughter of Raymond and Norma Gillette Martin.
She married Robert Hubly on September 16, 1950, in Chatsworth. He passed away on October 22, 2003.
Surviving are her children, Diane (Mark) Kerber of Chatsworth, Dan (Jackie) Hubly of Naperville, Denise (Barry) Corban of Fairbury, and Debra (James) Corban of Greeley, CO; seven grandchildren, Chris (Laura) Kerber, Jeff Kerber, Jenna (Colin) Vaughan, Kiley Corban, Kaley (Ryan) Hix, Kimberly Corban and Craig Corban; seven great-grandchildren, Colter, Violet, Sawyer, Kaiya, Wyatt, Charlotte and Ethan; three sisters, Dolores (Charles) Haberkorn of Chatsworth, Carol (Lloyd) Aberle of Fairbury, and Shirley (Erwin) Krumwiede of Beardstown.
Her parents and one granddaughter, Sherry Kerber preceded her in death.
After high school Dorothy worked for Citizens Bank of Chatsworth from 1948-1951. She then proudly farmed with her husband for many years in the Chatsworth area.
Dorothy enjoyed bowling and golfing. She also enjoyed cooking, entertaining and traveling with her husband and friends.
Dorothy and her husband had a strong and hard work ethic and proudly sent all four of their children to college.
She will be very missed as a genuine matriarch of her family where her life and love was given to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

​A. John Kilgus
June 07, 1929 - November 24, 2016
Fairbury – A. John Kilgus, 87, of Fairbury, passed away at 2:30am, November 24, 2016, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.
His funeral will be held at 10:00am, Monday, November 28, 2016, at Gridley Apostolic Christian Church. Ministers of the church will be officiating.
Burial will be in North Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Forrest.
Visitation will be held from 2-5:00pm, Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury and 9-9:45am, Monday, November 28, 2016 at the church.
Memorials may be made to Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury or Southeastern Livingston County Ambulance Service.
John was born June 7, 1929, in Forrest, the son of Henry and Lydia Bahler Kilgus.
He first married Barbara Roth on April 3, 1955. She died November 4, 1993. He then married Shirley Bowald Zimmerman on August 31, 1996. She passed away November 2, 2016.
Surviving are his children, Tom (Pam) Kilgus of Forrest and Joe Kilgus of Bloomington; step-children, Kari (Jeff) Kamrath of Forrest, Jon (Diane) Zimmerman of Fairbury; five grandchildren, Dayton (Joni) Kilgus, Hayley Kintner, Josh Maubach, Abby and Jacob Kilgus; four step-grandchildren, Jason (Brett Robinson) Kamrath, Harrison (Kate) Kamrath, Stephanie and Leslie Zimmerman; six great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; brother, Earl Kilgus of Francesville, IN; and brother-in-law, Gene Myers of Chenoa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Alice Myer and one brother, Elmer Henry.
John was a veteran of the United State Marines serving during the Korean Conflict.
John was a member of the Gridley Apostolic Christian Church and the Forrest American Legion.
He retired from farming in 2014.
John loved his family, church, and his farm. He also enjoyed traveling.
He was a kind and loving person that never new a stranger.
Condolences and tributes may be made to the family at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.

​Bert Emery Dyer
June 14, 1926 - November 23, 2016
Bert Emery Dyer, 90, Fairbury beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather was called home to his Lord and Savior at 8:49 am Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. Bert was loved by all that knew him. His unconditional love and compassion passed on over his 90 years of life will forever be missed by his friends and family. Bert’s stories and jokes put a print on all our hearts. We will miss his wonderful smile.
Bert honorably served his country for 4 years with the Navy during the invasion of France in WWII. He forever loved and believed in his country. Following that, he worked 40 years for gas and pipe line, and retired from Kindred Morgan.
It didn’t matter if it was college of professional sports. He was a sports enthusiast and a good game was a good game. He loved golf and bowling.
He was born June 14, 1926 to Ephriam and Effie Grable Dyer in Chicago Heights, IL.
He is survived by his wife, Joann Dyer, son David Dyer, grandson Chris (Christina) Dyer, 2 granddaughters, Juellie and Jena Dyer, stepson, Ralph (Bev) High, daughter-in-law, Doris High, step sons, Tony (Leatrice) Spence, Curtis (Teri) Spence, Joe (Carol) Spence, 3 step daughters, Debra Spence, Vicki Burnley, Mary (Tim) Wimp and many step grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by his first wife Velma, of 43 years. His sister, Ruth and brother, Bob. Grandson, Craig and granddaughter, Becky, stepson Duane and step grandson, Duane.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Fr. Carl LoPresti officiating. Inurnment will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury where full military rites being accorded by the Fairbury VFW and American Legion posts.
Visitation will be 9:00 to 11:00 am Wednesday also at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be given to the Boys and Girls Club, Fairview Haven Retirement Community, SELCAS or the charity of the donor’s choice.
A special thanks to Fairview Haven, to Dr. Kindred for his compassion and concern for Bert while at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center. Also the entire staff at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center who helped care for Bert.

A very blessed Thanksgiving to all our friends and supporters! We hope you will enjoy time with your loved ones.

We at Fairview Haven are most thankful for a very successful Harvest of Sharing Auction and Benefit Supper!
The event raised approximately $143,000 for the Good Samaritan Fund of Fairview Haven - which will be used primarily this year for the development of Serenity Villa.
Click here to see a listing of what items brought at the auction. 

May God bless each one who supported in any way!

Fairbury - Fairbury resident Donald R. Faw, 83, went to join his beloved wife on November 15, 2016, at 9:35am, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

Don was born on November 9th, 1933 to Frank and Matilda "Tillie" (Bose) Faw.  He was the fifth of their six children.

He attended Toluca High School in the late 40’s, and came to Fairbury in July of 1952.  After returning from service in the US Army in December of 1955, Don married the love of his life, Betty Nance on March 10th, 1956.  She preceded him in death on March 23rd, 2013.

Surviving are children Jeff and Jean Ann, grandchildren Amanda and Jon, and great-granddaughter Maggie.  He is also survived by brothers Frank and Charles, a sister, Mary Lou Koskosky, and special friends Bob and Diane Catton and their children.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Rosella “Rosie” Hornsby, and Betty Katchmar.

Don spent 26 ½ years working for Kafer Tiling and Ditching, and another 12 years as the Fairbury Street Superintendent, retiring in 1998.  He served 19 ½ years as a volunteer firefighter, and was a founding member of the Fairbury Sportsmen’s Club.  His hobbies included motorcycles, antique cars, and antique tractors.  In his later years, Don enjoyed traveling with Betty, and in her last days, he devoted his life to making hers as comfortable as possible.

Cremation has been accorded. Services will be held at a later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to SELCAS or Dominy Memorial Library. 
 

Gridley-Elmer E. Witzig, 98, of Gridley, IL passed away at 8:53 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Fairview Haven Nursing Home in Fairbury, IL where he had resided.

He was born on August 29, 1918 in Gridley, IL a son of Emil and Eliza Stoller Witzig. He married Marjorie L. Gramm on October 21, 1945 in Gridley. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Roger (Elaine) Witzig of Gridley, IL; Virginia (Eric deceased) Zeller of Carmel, IN; Curtis (Norma) Witzig of Gridley; Edie (Ron) Bollier of Greenfield, IN; twenty grandchildren, and fifty-three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, seven sisters, and one son-in-law.

An Army veteran, Elmer served his country during WWII from 1942-1945 and received the Purple Heart.

He farmed just south of Gridley all of his life. He also served as a minister at the Gridley Apostolic Christian Church for almost 45 years.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Gridley Apostolic Christian Church. Church ministers will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3-5 and 6-8 pm at the Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso and also from 9-9:45 am on Saturday at the church before services. Burial will be in the Gridley Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gridley Apostolic Christian Church, Harvest Call, or Fairview Haven Nursing Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com. ​

​ Lexington - Albine A. “Bonnie” Turgeon, 80, of Lexington, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at 2:00 a.m. on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Fairview Haven located in Fairbury, IL.

Her Mass of Resurrection will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Carl LoPresti officiating. Immediately after mass, a celebration of life reception will occur at the Lexington Community Center where the family will receive friends.

Inurnment will be in Lexington Cemetery. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Community Cancer Center, 407 East Vernon Ave., Normal, IL 61761 or OSF Hospice, 211 N. Landmark, Suite D3, Normal, IL 61761.

Bonnie was born on January 21, 1936 in Brooks, MN, a daughter to Albert and Florence Fortier. She married Francis R. Turgeon on June 6, 1959 in North Saint Paul, MN. He survives.

Also surviving are her four children, Gregory (Jill) Turgeon, of Normal, Michelle (Sam) Forzley, of Lemont, IL, Douglas (Sara) Turgeon, of Anderson, SC, and Nannette Leake, of Normal; grandchildren, Jacob, Alyson, Sarah, Nicholas, Anne, Elizabeth, Lauren, Ryan, Mary Francis, Ben, and Beasley; and great-granddaughter, Grace.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Lee and Byron, and sisters, Bernita, Elaine, and Francella.

Prior to her marriage, Bonnie was a flight attendant for Northwest Airlines. After her children were grown she worked as a bridal consultant for Bergner’s in Bloomington and as a Guardian Ad Litem in Greensboro, NC. She was a member of OSF Auxiliary, St. Mary’s Church Altar & Rosary Society, and the Lexington Woman’s Club.

An accomplished seamstress, she designed and made clothing for family and friends. She enjoyed making a home for her family in many areas of our country, always making new friends and “blooming where she was planted.” At every opportunity, Bonnie would engage family and friends in a game of cards.

With the support of her faith, family, and friends, she exhibited courage and grace as she endured a 20 year battle with cancer. The family wishes to thank the Community Cancer Center Staff, OSF Hospice Staff and Volunteers, as well as the staff of Fairview Haven, for caring for Bonnie.

Donald H. Zimmerman
March 08, 1925 - November 03, 2016
Donald H. “Zimmie” Zimmerman, 91, Fairbury, died at 3:40 am Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:30 pm Friday, November 11, 2016 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. A private inurnment will be in the South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, rural Fairbury. The family suggests memorials be given to SELCAS or Fairview Haven Retirement Community, both in Fairbury. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.
Zimmie was born March 8, 1925 in Forrest Twp., IL the son of George and Margaret Peters Zimmerman Jr.   He married Sherrill Taylor Popejoy on August 31, 1984 in Fairbury. She preceded him in death on May 10, 2010.
Surviving are three step sons, Paul (Elaine) Popejoy, Ellsworth, Ray (Susan) Popejoy, Greg (Kathy) Popejoy, both of Fairbury, six step grandchildren, nine step great grandchildren and one sister, Florence Koch, Tremont.
He is preceded in death by three sisters.
Zimmie was employed at Central Soya in Gibson City for 25 years (1947-1972) holding the position of weighmaster. He also worked for Howard Arnold Trucking (1972-1982) doing road work and hauling gravel. He later worked at Farmers Grain Elevator in Fairbury (1982-1992).
Zimmie enjoyed Nascar racing and, in his early years, was a driver at a lot of the central Illinois dirt tracks for various owners. He was an avid boater for many years and was quite the water skier. Never to be the one to sit still very long, he made his rounds daily with stops at all the coffee shops, K&S, and Popejoy’s to see what else was new. We’ll miss him.


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