All Obituaries

Lillian “Lolly” Gordon, 96, of Granville died at 1:10pm on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. She was born July 19, 1924, to Joseph and Regina Jacobs in Chicago where she lived and worked until she married her husband Morris in 1946.  Lolly and Morris (Muttsie) lived and raised their family in Granville where Lolly didn't know a stranger. Her limitless energy touched the lives of the many friends, family, and community who knew and loved her. An extremely positive person, her...

Gene “Butch” A. Mekley, of McNabb, Illinois passed away on June 9, 2021 at Heartland Healthcare Center, in Henry, Illinois.  He was born in McNabb, Illinois to John and Mayme (Harseim) Mekley on September 16, 1943.  He graduated from John Swaney High School in the class of 1961.  He married Darlene Nauman on June 10, 1967 in Henry.   Butch was a farmer all of his life and was the Magnolia Township Road Commissioner from May 1989 through September...

Mark A. Stowe, 42, of Ottawa passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Cremation rites will be accorded. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Mark was born on June 13, 1978 in Wayne, Michigan to Virgil Stowe and Candida (Tormora) Orta. He graduated from Land O Lakes High School in Florida.  Mark was a CNC operator/supervisor...

Elizabeth “Jean” Faletti.,90 of Granville peacefully passed away on June 5th, 2021, in OSF Hospital, Peoria. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A.M Wednesday, June 9th in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Granville.  Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate.  Burial will be a Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Granville. Visitation will be 9:30 - 11 A.M. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church, Granville. Dysart - Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the...

William “Bill” Edward York Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 25, 2021. He was born September 28, 1940 and is the son of Glenn York and Helen (Foster) York. He grew up in McNabb and went to Sprinkleburg School, a one room schoolhouse in Granville, Illinois. He continued his education at Hopkins High School in Granville, Illinois. Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville.  Pastor Gaurav Holkar...

Michael Bruce Rugen, 77 of Oglesby passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville.  Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeest will officiate.   Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Granville. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.  Michael was born on April 14, 1944 in Chicago to John and...

Ann Kettman 82, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Heritage Health, Peru. Service will be held at a later date.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Granville. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Ann was born on October 24, 1938 in Streator to Anthony and Ann (Novak) Forino.  She married Frank Kettman on October 25, 1958 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Shane D. Selquist, 51, of Granville passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. There will be no service.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Shane was born on August 9, 1969 in Mendota to Don and Susan M. (Martin) Selquist. He graduated from Mendota High School.  Shane loved Nascar Racing. Survivors include his father, Don Selquist of...

Craig Anthony Kassabaum, 77, of Bellevue, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his residence. There will be a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Granville with military honors.  Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Dysart - Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Craig was born on April 15, 1944 in Spring Valley to Charles H. and...

Johanna Massino, 81, of Hennepin, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 920 Dore Dr., Hennepin, Illinois. A mass of Christian burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hennepin, Illinois. Fr. Patrick Demeulemeester will officiate. Burial will be at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Hennepin. Dysart-Cofoid Funeral...