All Obituaries

Robert L Judd of Hennepin went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 1st just two days shy of his 91st birthday. Bob died in the loving care of St Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. Bob was the “Patriarch” of his large family consisting of 6 children, 17 Grandchildren, and 35 Great Grandchildren with one Great and one Great Great on the way!!! Bob lived his entire life in Putnam County being born to Marion Gale Judd and Kate Drager in Magnolia, Illinois on July 3,...

Gary Eldon Harrison, 83, of Peru, IL passed away at his residence with his loving family at his side. Gary was born March 13, 1937 in Peoria, IL. The son of Alger and Vera (Koch) Harrison. He graduated from Metamora High school and went to Northeastern College in Sterling, Colorado on a football scholarship. While in sterling, he met LaDonna Mae Miles whom he married April 14, 1956 in Nebraska.  Gary returned to Illinois and became a barber in Peoria. Later he and LaDonna moved to...

Norma Ann (Strube) Rue died at her home on Friday, June 12, 2020. She was 80 years old. Born in the family farm house in rural Mason County, IL on October 4, 1939 to Glenn and Lela (Osing) Strube, Norma was the middle child of 5 siblings. She graduated from Easton Community High School in 1957 and studied Home Economics at the University of Illinois, later receiving her Masters Degree. Norma arrived in Granville, IL in 1961 to teach Home Ec., Family Living, Life Skills, and Consumer...

Elizabeth L. “Betty Lou” Bentlin, 90, of Normal (formerly of Magnolia) passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center, Normal. Betty Lou was born on January 28, 1930 in Magnolia to Carroll and Thelma (Defenbaugh) Satterfield.  She married Marion Bentlin on April 16, 1960 in Magnolia.  He preceded her in death on July 24, 2016. She graduated from John Swaney Consolidated High School.  Betty Lou was a member of Magnolia United Methodist...

Stephen W. Voss, “Too Tall” 62 of Hennepin passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home. Steve was born on October 11, 1957 in Joliet to Robert Lloyd and Christina (Wondrasek) Voss.  He married Jolene “Jo” Gregory on October 28. They have been together for 31 years. He graduated from Joliet West and attended IVCC College. Steve was a self employed carpenter for over 45 years.  He was also an altar boy in the Catholic Church for many years; and was a...

Lila M. Mills, 94 of Mark passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley. Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Granville.  Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate. Due to the global pandemic, Memorial Mass will be at a later date. Arrangements are through the Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Lila was born on September 25, 1925 in New Boston, IL to Tella and Rose...

Helen L. Bower, 73 of Granville passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. A private service will be held at a later date.  Cremation rites have been accorded. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Helen was born on March 27, 1947 in Abingdon, Virginia to Roy and Leona (Childress) Gill. She was an Engineer at the Aurora Cord and Cable Company for 27 years. Survivors include two daughters, Melody Stuebinger of Montgomery, IL...

James Michael Burden, 53 of Granville passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Granville. There will be no service.  Cremation rites have been accorded. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. James was born on January 12, 1967 in Princeton to Arthur and Shirley (Steele) Burden.  He married Rhonda Teel. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda of Granville; one son, James Burden Jr. of Peru; three daughters, Aubrey Bruden of Ladd, Allie...

Richard A. Scheri, 74 of Peru, died on Friday, April 24, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Peru.  Monsignor Richard Soseman will officiate.  Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Granville.  Military rites will be conducted by the La Salle-Oglesby Veteran's Memorial Group. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Saint Joseph’s...

Catherine Whitaker, 95, of Peru (formerly of Granville) passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Heritage Health Care in Peru. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. There will be a private graveside service. Cremation rites have been accorded. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Catherine was born on August 6, 1924 in Genoa City Wisc. to Carl E. and Elnora (Darling) Williams.  She married James H. Whitaker on...