All Obituaries

Robert E. Ahlstrom, 74, of Henry passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. A time of remembrance will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Robert was born on...

Ethel I. Bleull, 82, of Ladd (formerly of Magnolia) passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hennepin.  Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate.  Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the...

Sydney S. Glover, 85, of Standard passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Aperion Care, Spring Valley. The family will have a private service at a later date.  Cremation rites have been accorded. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with arrangements. Sydney was born on May 6, 1936 in Spring Valley to Perry and Shirley (Griffith) Glover.  He graduated from John Swaney High School and served in the United States Army from July 2, 1956 to June...

Gerald Wayne Lucas, 77, of McNabb passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at St. Margaret’s Health in Peru. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.  Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia. Dysart–Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Jerry was born on June 13, 1944 in Spring Valley to Charles Woodrow and Violet Rose (Miller) Lucas. Jerry was a truck driver for several years but...

Shirley Mae Barnes, aged 92, of Granville, IL died Wednesday, September 08, 2021, at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Peru, due to complications after suffering a severe heart attack.  Shirley Mae Hawthorne was born on October 5, 1928, the younger daughter of Olive Susan Wood and Edward Everett Hawthorne of Granville.  She attended Granville public schools graduating from Hopkins Township High School in 1946.  After high school, she worked as a switchboard operator for the...

Edna L. Struthers, 79, of Granville passed away on August 16, 2021 at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley with her loving family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Granville.  Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate.  Burial will be at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, Spring Valley. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral...

Verna Lee Reed, age 87, of Naples, Florida (formerly of McNabb) passed away Monday, August 16th in Naples, Florida surrounded by her family. She was born on January 8, 1934 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to George and Leta  Carnahan.  She married Donald Reed on May 29, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Reed was a retired Putnam County School Teacher.  She taught from 1955 until her retirement in 1994. Verna loved sewing, quilting and gardening.   Her Rose garden was her...

Anthony Michael Cimei, 46, of McNabb passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville.  Rev. Dr. Ron McNeill will officiate the service.  Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Anthony was born on November 25, 1974 in Spring Valley to Anthony and Diane (Chiavario)...

Robin Lynn Power (nee Gebhardt), 58, of Oglesby passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Crows Nest Tavern, Joliet.  Cremation rites have been accorded. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Robin was born on July 22, 1963 in Joliet to Daniel and Janice Gebhardt (nee Shelley) She graduated from Lockport High School.  During...

Coye M. Salsman, 91, of Granville passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at LaSalle County Nursing Home, Ottawa. Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville.  Rev. Gary McKee will officiate.  Burial will be in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam with military honors. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Coye was born on December 27, 1929...