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03/11/2026

Betty Lou Long, 82, of Sheldon passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her residence. She was born on April 1, 1943 in Watseka, a daughter of Albert A. and Bernice May (Cole) Hagan and they preceded her in death.

Betty is survived by her son, Ryan Long of Chicago; and sister, Mary Jo H...

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03/09/2026

Leonard Gene Foster, age 94, passed peacefully into glory and was joyfully reunited with his wife in heaven on March 6, 2026.

Gene was born on March 9, 1931 in Buckley, IL to Vernon and Maude (Workman) Foster.

His family moved to Jasper County and later settled in Kankakee, IL. He m...

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03/09/2026

Jesus Sandoval, 79, of Onarga passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his son’s home in Onarga. He was born on October 9, 1946 in Ciudad Manuel Doblado, Mexico, a son of Francisco and Rosa (Lopez) Sandoval and they preceded him in death along with a brother and two sisters.

Jesus married Ros...

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03/05/2026

Dianne Langfahl, 88, of Milford passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Iroquois Resident Home in Watseka. She was born on November 2, 1937 in Watseka, the daughter of Vernon J and Martha (Duke) Burgett. She married William Albert Langfahl Jr. in Champaign on June 15, 1956 and he preceded her i...

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03/05/2026

Attending a funeral is a time to show respect and support. If you're unsure about what to wear, stick to these guidelines:

-Wear dark or muted colors like black, navy, or gray.

-Choose modest, formal attire (e.g., suits, dresses, or slacks).
Avoid bright colors, flashy prints, or casual clothing like jeans or sneakers.

Dressing thoughtfully reflects your care and respect for the occasion.

03/04/2026

Mark Baillie, 66, of Thawville, Illinois, passed away on March 2, 2026.

Mark is survived by his wife of 44 years, Pam Baillie; three children, Michelle (Doug) Kafer, Nicole (Mandar) Mali, and Thomas Baillie; three granddaughters, Kinsley Kafer, Aasha Mali, Chloe Kafer; two grandsons, Camden ...

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03/04/2026

Vernon L. Frye, 89, of Piper City passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 17, 1936 in Donovan, a son of Vernon W. and Alice (Merile) Frye and they preceded him in death along with one sister, Donna Frye.

Vernon married Marla Higgins on December 1, 1967 ...

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03/02/2026

Elaine Schroeder, 91, of Watseka passed away on February 28, 2026 at Prime Healthcare St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. She was born on July 20, 1934 in Albion, Nebraska, a daughter of Frank and Inez Virginia (Watson) Short. Elaine married Wayne Schroeder on April 30, 1955 in Woodworth and he precede...

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02/26/2026

Every family has their own unique wishes when it comes to saying goodbye. Whether you choose burial or cremation, what matters most is creating a service that reflects your loved one’s life, values, and story.

At Knapp Funeral Homes , we’re here to help you explore every option and design a service that feels meaningful and personal. 💐

Reach out to us at (815) 432-2406 to talk through what’s possible.

02/26/2026

Timothy R. Richert, 75, of Watseka passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at La Bella of Clifton. He was born on April 6, 1950 in Chicago, a son of Raymond G. and Joan (Rowley) Richert and he was preceded in death by his father.

Timothy is survived by one son, Trent Richert of Tomball, T...

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02/23/2026

John L. “Jack” Hutchinson Jr., 81, of Watseka passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth. He was born on March 26, 1944 in Washington D.C. the son of John L. and Betty (Brink) Hutchinson. Jack married Sue Strand in Iroquois, IL on January 21, 1967 and she survi...

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02/23/2026

Myrna Lee Baier, 94, of Cissna Park, IL, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Accolade on Pells in Paxton.

Born on August 15, 1931, she was the oldest daughter of Leonard L. and Lena Potts Leiding. She was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Woodworth, IL on Februa...

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