Hurley Funeral Home

02/22/2026

Marvin W. Doerr, 90, of Springfield, formerly of Petersburg and Havana, passed away with his wife by his side at 9:15 a.m., on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born January 4, 1936, in Knox County, Nebraska, to John and Emma (Anders) Doerr. He married Lillian Shermer on June 9, 1957, at the...

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02/20/2026

Finding the right funeral home is an important step when planning ahead for funeral wishes. This article shares 10 characteristics you should look for when deciding which funeral home to partner with for your funeral planning needs.

Interested in end-of-life planning? Take a look at these 10 characteristics to look for when choosing a funeral home to meet your needs.

02/18/2026

Margaret Ann (Logue) Chesser of Chandlerville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born on June 29, 1946 in Chandlerville to John William and Margery Ellen (Hixon) Logue. On January 7, 1966 she married Johnny Benjamin Chesser.
Margaret is survived by her...

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02/18/2026

Whether you realize it or not, there’s a weight sitting on your loved one’s shoulders. They might not even realize it’s there. What is it? The weight of not knowing your funeral wishes.

If you were to die today, would they know what to do? Would they be able to confidently make decisions about how to honor your life? If you aren’t sure, they probably feel the same. But there’s a solution – preplanning!

By sitting down with us for as little as 60 minutes, we can record your wishes and keep them on file, so your family knows what you want. With that done, you can walk out the door and enjoy your life, knowing that everything has been taken care of.

Contact us at 309.543.2244 today to schedule your visit!

02/16/2026

Robert “Bob” Floyd Bell, 83, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born on August 17, 1942, to James F. Bell Sr. and Anna Mae (nèe Davidson) Bell at his home in Petersburg.

Bob served in the United States Army where he was able to achieve his GED while enlisted. He...

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02/16/2026

Dr. James Edward Harris, 85, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at 9:58 am, Wednesday, February 10, 2026, at Transitions Lifecare in Wake County, North Carolina.

He was born May 10, 1940, in Petersburg, Illinois. His father, Reverend James Colbert Harris, mother, Mary...

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02/16/2026

Happy Presidents' Day! Did you know that when Presidents' Day was first observed in 1879, it only applied to the District of Columbia? It wasn't until 1885 that it became a national holiday.

02/14/2026

Joann Alice Dicken, 87, of Tallula, IL, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. Joann was born on March 22, 1938, in Springfield, IL, to her parents, Frank and Ethel Bryant (Greene). She married Kenneth Eugene Dicken on August 12, 1961, in Tallula, IL. He preceded her in death, along with her...

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02/14/2026

As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let's remember that love isn't limited. Share the spirit of Valentine's Day with your children, your spouse, your friends, and your family.

02/13/2026

Marcella Ilene Carls, 77, of Bath, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Virden, Illinois. She was born on August 30, 1948, to Ray and Helen (nèe Bazzell) Lovely, in Billings, Montana.

Marcella loved animals, especially her...

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02/13/2026

Are you grieving the loss of a spouse this Valentine's Day? If you are, please find comfort in this article that validates the strong emotions you're feeling and offers support on the grief journey ahead.

Losing your soulmate is heartbreaking and lifechanging. As a grieving spouse, read these 10 mourning rights and grieve the way you need to.

02/12/2026

Robert Warner “Bob” Null, 93, of Manito, formerly of Forest City, passed away at the Lodge, in Manito, at 7:40 a.m., on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born September 11, 1932, in Browning, Illinois, to John Robert and Nina Enida (Warner) Null. He married Eleanor Sinclair in 1952. He later...

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