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01/30/2026

When a loved one passes away, you'll have to consider what to do with their house and possessions. If hosting an estate sale on your own sounds complicated, consider hiring a company to do it. Check out these 8 tips for hiring a professional estate sale company!

If you're considering hiring an estate sale company, look at these 8 tips for hiring a professional and trustworthy company.

01/30/2026

Alice M. Esposito, 75, of Mason City, passed away at her home at 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born on May 8, 1950 to Carl and Mary (Jones) McDaniel. She married Joseph Esposito on May 7, 1969 and he preceded her in death.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

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01/29/2026

Kathy A. Cooper, 68, of Manito, passed away at her home at 10:05 p.m., on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born August 19, 1957, in Pekin, Illinois, to Nelson and Pauline (Finley) Lawson. She married Peter Wade Cooper on September 3, 1976, at Spring Lake Missionary Church, near Manito. He...

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01/29/2026

Cheryl Lynn Emmer, 75, of Topeka, passed away at her home at 11:54 a.m., on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born April 18, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, to Earl and Joyce (Barnwell) Baker. She married Walter Leroy Emmer, in 1970. He survives.
Mrs. Emmer is survived by her husband, Walter, of...

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01/28/2026

Dennis L. Nebel, 62, of Forest City, passed away at his home at 6:55 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born August 8, 1963, in Havana, Illinois, to John Nebel and Darlene Coen. He married Rebecca Duez on August 3, 1991, at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Topeka.
Mr. Nebel is survived by...

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01/28/2026

David W. Dunham, 64, of Mason City, passed away at his home at 5:00 a.m., on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born January 6, 1962, in Crailsheim, West Germany, to Charles and Gertrude (Brekau) Dunham. He married Patricia Kowalski and she preceded him in death.
Mr. Dunham is survived by his...

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01/28/2026

Chris Allen Lockhart, 65, of Peoria, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his residence.

A man of quiet faith, he looked forward to meeting the Lord, and to reuniting with his loved ones.

Chris was born on August 23, 1960, in Peoria, IL, to Robert Earl Lockhart and...

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01/28/2026

Betty Lou Griffin of Mason City, Illinois, passed away on January 24th 2026 at 2:55pm at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL, surrounded by her family. She was born at home in Greenview, Illinois, on August 22, 1940, to Leon and Lola Griffin. Her home town was Mason City, where she built a...

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01/26/2026

01/25/2026

Saying what you don't mean is the theme - enjoy Opposite Day!

01/23/2026

Most funeral homes are staffed by people who care and want to go the extra mile for you and your family. But how do you know if a funeral home doesn't have your best interests at heart? This article shares 7 warning signs to look out for, so you can ensure that you and your family receive the best funeral care and service available in your area!

When you need help planning a funeral, you want to work with the best. To make sure you do, review these warning signs to look out for!

01/23/2026

Robert Lee “Bob” Kramer, 77, of Chandlerville, passed away at his home, at 5:59 p.m., on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born January 24, 1948, on the family farm, near Bath, to Henry and Pauline (Blair) Kramer.

Mr. Kramer is survived by two sisters: Sharon Thompson, of Hanna City, Illinois,...

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