Bloomington, IL Obituaries

Arlo Robert Laue passed on April 19, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 2, 1950, in Estherville Iowa, to Clarence and Bertina Laue. Arlo was a resident of Le R...

William "Bill" Donald Crow, 74, of Towanda, passed on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. He was born on February 11, 1952 in Moreland, KY, son of Vernon and Margie Gibson...

Patricia Ann Lynch, 81, of Normal, Illinois, passed on April 18, 2026, surrounded by her daughter Becky and her children. She was born on August 29, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Raymond and Rose...

Charles “Chuck” C. Bruce, 92, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on April 9, 2026 at The Carriages of Bloomington, Memory Care. Chuck was born to Clarence Charles and Helen Lucile (Chipps) Bruce o...

Florence "Flossie" LettaBea Schroader, 91, of Bloomington, passed on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Loft of Eureka Nursing Home. She was born on December 8, 1934, in Bloomington, daughter of Arli...

On Sunday April 5th, Rebecca Jane Duford (Becky) left this world for the next. on April 5, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born in Seattle, Washington to Gerre and Ann Voden. Growing up in a militar...

Patsy Ann Hughart, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away surrounded by her family. Known for her loving but fierce spirit, warm smile, and unwavering devotion to those she lo...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony “Tony” Futia, who left us on April 3, 2026, at the age of 62, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, IL. There will be no visitatio...

David Andrew Deutsch, 78, of Towanda, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 17, 1948 in Bloomington, IL, son of Martin Joseph and Genevieve Rothermel Deutsch. ...

Richard "Dick" T. Holz, 70, of Hudson, passed on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. He was born on November 6, 1955 in Pontiac, son of William E. and A. Virginia Pet...

Louis James Shaw 75, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, in Bloomington, Illinois. Born on August 4, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis H. and Susie M. Shaw. Louis lived a life rooted in his fa...

Sharon S. Blain, 84, was reunited with her late husband Leon when she passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in El Paso, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 15, 1941, in Spr...

Joel Dean McClintock, 60, of Normal, Illinois, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Joel was born on November 13, 1965, in Normal, Illinois, to Lois Hast...

Robert (Rob) Bruce Schroeder, age 73, died on March 17, 2026. He was born July 27, 1952, and was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, to Bruce Schroeder and Lois Harris. Rob later moved around the sta...

Jane A. Erbe, 82, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday, April 2...

Sandra Helen McArthur Jesse, born March 29, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away March 10, 2026 in Bloomington, Illinois. She was daughter of Elizabeth and A.P. McArthur. She married Kenneth E. Jes...

Eugene "Gene" D. Gilmore, 87, of Bloomington, passed on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. A private service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at E...

Glenn Dale Weidig, Jr, 79, passed away on Monday March 9, 2026 at his home in Bloomington, IL. He was born April 9, 1946, in Bloomington, to Glenn Dale and Mary Violet (Moews) Weidig. He graduated f...

Martha M. Babica, 82, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 2...

Mary Ellen Embry, 79, of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born July 23, 1946 in Belleville, IL, daughter of Kenneth and Gertrude Aileen Et...

Arleen M. Rodden, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL. She was born November 20, 1938 in Rahway Hospital, Rahway, NJ, where she was raised by ...

Wanda Slayback Weinreich, 103, passed away at the ARC in El Paso, IL on March 5, 2026. She was born December 20, 1922 in Heyworth, IL at her family home to Otho and Rachael Nelson Swearingen. She marr...

Josephine Spinks, 89, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal, IL. Born on August 4, 1936, in Dekalb County, Mississippi, d...

Pandora Teresa Morgan, “Penney”, 70, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on February 28th, 2026. She was born on November 11th, 1955, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Melvin Camat and Sylvia Camat. Penney ...

Iris Emma (Kruenegel) Caines, 91, formerly of Bloomington, Illinois, passed into the hands of the Lord on February 27, 2026, with family by her side. She was born on May 3, 1934, to Walter and Ida (Di...

Tressa Fawns, 60, of Bloomington, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, leaving behind a silence that feels impossible to fill. The world is a little quieter without her laugh, a little less br...

Duane Fish, 59, of Normal, formerly of Lincoln, NE, passed away on February 19, 2026 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. He was born on October 24, 1966 in Lincoln, NE, son of Larry Kenneth a...

Pamela Gail Stegeman, 76, of Bloomington, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, after a ten year battle with serious illness. She was born on July 14, 1949, in Decatur, IL to Joan Thompson a...

Mark Joseph Paulik, 46, of Forest Park, IL, passed away on February 19, 2026, after a short but hard-fought battle with stage four melanoma. Born August 21, 1979, in Munster, IN, Mark was recognized ...

Donald E. Snow, 88, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, comforted by the presence and love of his family. Don was born on September 10, 1937, in McLean, the son of Frederick and...

Deborah Hayworth Walker, 78, passed away peacefully the morning of Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at home in Bloomington, IL, with Amy by her side. Deb was born on March 7, 1947, at Brokaw Hospital in ...

Joanne Louise Deavers, 88, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Joanne was born on May 17, 1937, in Redwing, Minnesota to Maynard Peterson and Helen Swanson - Peterson. In September of 1953, s...

Richard Staley File It is impossible to capture a 47 year love story within the confines of an obituary, but Dad, Gramps, Brother, Uncle, GGramps, and Husband, more correctly “my sweet baboo,” are ho...

Dolores M. "Dee" Driscoll, 92, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Florida. She was born December 4, 1933 in Chenoa Township, IL, daughter of C. Melvin and Amanda F. ...

Charles "Chuck" E. Fowler, 87, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at The Arc at Normal. His funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, February 16, 2026 at East Lawn F...

February 8th, 2026 Bill Elliott Garrett passed peacefully surrounded by family at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, in Bloomington, Illinois; aged 86. Born on April 9th, 1939 in Paris, Arkansas; Bill mov...

Geneva Marie Kalm, aged 87, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Toy and Mary Hancock on May 6, 1938, in Ramona, Oklahoma, Geneva was a beloved and cher...

Donna Rae Franzoni 68, of Bloomington Illinois passed away on February 6,2026 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center. Donna was born September 6,1957 in Normal, Illinois to Richard and Connie West of Bloomi...

Kathleen Marie Dunn, 82, of Bloomington, formerly of Dallas, TX, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Goldwater Care, Bloomington. Her memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, ...

Roger "Bo" Allan Hanson, 78, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. Per Bo's request, there will be no public service or visitation. A p...

Richard Lee Gray, 79, of Minier, formerly of Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home. There will be no visitation or service. Cremation rites have been accorded by East La...

Robert Ray Ball was born on November 19, 1942, in Marshalltown, Iowa. He passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 83. Robert Ray Ball was a resident of Bloomington, Illinois.

John Derrick House, 70, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on January 27, 2026. Born on August 7, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the beloved son of John and Alvara House. John was a proud Unit...

Janiece J Stanger of Downs passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026.Janiece was born December 17, 1934, in Downs. A daughter of Russell and Inis Romine. She married Delmar Dean Stanger on September ...

Richard William "Dick" Harrison, 86, of Normal, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Normal, surrounded by the care and compassion of those who loved h...

Anthony Chandler Brown, age 48, of Waterloo, IA, formerly of Bloomington, IL, passed away on January 12, 2026. Anthony was born on April 16, 1977, in Normal, IL, the son of Ron and Norma (Bray) Brown...

Barbara J. Henderson, 85, of Auburn, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January...

Charles L. Scherr, aged 79, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 29, 1946, in Fairbury, Illinois, to Earl and Anita Scherr. Charles wa...

Jim Norland Tone, 92, of Normal, formerly of Lexington, IL, passed away on January 13, 2026 at McLean County Nursing Home. Per Jim’s request, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation rites...

Willie Lee Paul Shorter Sr., affectionately known as "Westside Willie," passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on December 3, 1941, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Willie was the beloved ...