Knapp Funeral Homes

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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02/20/2026

Franklin “Frank” Eugene Fancher, 77, of Gilman passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 18, 1948 in Chicago, a son of Wallace Eugene and Barbara Ann (Czene) Fancher. They preceded him in death along with one brother, David, and one son, Jason.

Frank married...

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02/20/2026

Edwin Tammen, 86, of Danforth, passed away on February 18 at his home. He was born October 22, 1939 in Gilman to Anton and Helen (Conrad) Tammen. He married Jo Anne (Allain) Summers on May 10, 1997. She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Samantha (Eric) Burgess, Ashkum, and Bobette ...

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02/19/2026

Sherry L. Jones, 74, of Watseka passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. She was born on August 2, 1951 in Watseka, the daughter of Willis and Etta (Pace) Howell. She married Thomas J. Jones in Watseka on March 12, 1971.

Surviving are her husband, Tom Jones...

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02/19/2026

🎉 Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Beth Schroeder here at Knapp Funeral Homes!🎂🎈We’re so grateful to have Beth as part of our team. Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and celebration! 🥳

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02/18/2026

Judith “Judy” A. Meyer, 89, of Danforth and formerly of Chebanse passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth.

Judy was born on March 6, 1936 in Ashkum, the daughter of Donald and Albertha (Patnaude) Tascher. She married Vernon Meyer on September 26, 1...

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02/17/2026

Mildred T. Trumann, 87, of Watseka passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka. She was born on September 4, 1938 in Woodland, a daughter of Lemuel and Lottie (Varvel) Walker.

Mildred is survived by her sons, Kevin (Elena Sullivan) Keath of Watseka a...

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02/16/2026

Douglas “Douger” G. Hale, 71, of Ashkum passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born on February 2, 1955 in Bloomington, the son of Edgar Wayne and Twyla (Campbell) Hale and preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Emery...

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02/16/2026

Susan A. Lee, 70, of Gilman passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2026 at her residence. She was born on June 28, 1955 in Watseka, a daughter of Jack L. and Helen Marie (Blanck) Strough. Susan married Thomas E. Lee on June 20, 1986 in Watseka and he preceded her in death on June 1, 2020.

Sus...

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02/16/2026

On Presidents Day, we pause to recognize the leadership and dedication that have helped shape our country. We’re grateful to serve our community with care and compassion every day.