Erma Irene (Hoel) Barnett, 100, of Camargo passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola. She was born January 31, 1923 at Chicken Bristle, rural Douglas County, IL, the youngest daughter of Otto and Stella (Eastin) Hoel.  She married Velmer “Dude/Bus” Barnett on June 21, 1941; he preceded her in death on May 27, 1984. Erma enjoyed square dancing and ball-room dancing, listening to church gospel music, attending auctions, antiquing,...

Carolyn Ann Eckerty, age 80, of Villa Grove, IL, formerly of Port Richey, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at her home in Villa Grove, surrounded by her loved ones. Carolyn was born on November 21, 1942 to Newell Franklin Young and Anna Jane (Rumbaugh) Catlett in Kansas City, MO.  She graduated from Jamaica High School in 1960 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University.  She married the love of her...

Karen L. Harper, 66, of Villa Grove passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her home. Karen was born on January 30, 1956 in Urbana to Gordon and Mary (McClintock) Watkins.  She married Larry Harper on May 10, 2003 in Villa Grove; he survives. Also surviving is one son, Robert “Bobby” (Stacy) Button; three step children, Jeremy (Heather) Harper, Megan (Robert “BJ”) Wells, and Erin Harper; 5 grandchildren, Annabella, Jessa, Hayden, Declan, and Logan;...

William R. Orndorff, 80, of Hume passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his home. William was born on May 26, 1942 in Terre Haute, IN to Victor and Mary (Guess) Orndorff.  He married Darleen Swinford on March 10, 1964 in Marshall, IL; she survives. Also surviving are 8 children, Jackie (Ron) Crowe, Richard (Cindy) Griffith, Robert (Jakie) Orndorff, Billie Orndorff, Allen (Cathy) Orndorff, Mary (Ron) Gast, Stanley (Rhonda) Orndorff, and Rachael Orndorff; 26 grandchildren; several...

Myrna June Hazard, 83, of Villa Grove passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. Myrna was born on May 20, 1939 in Waterloo, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of James and Shirley Graves Cook.  She married Dale Hazard on June 2, 1972 in Vermont; he survives and resides in Villa Grove. Myrna is also survived by her daughter, Debbie Pratt of Villa Grove; sons, Kevin (Mindy) Hazard of Chatham and Korey Hazard of Villa Grove.  She...

Lance A. Tay, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away on January 16, 2023 at his home in Chicago, Illinois.  Lance was born to Neal and Jan Tay on August 31, 1968 and was raised in Camargo, Illinois. After graduating from Villa Grove High School, he attended Illinois State University and graduated in 1991 with degrees in Computer Science and Economics.  After graduation, Lance began a long and successful career in IT and consulting with KPMG International Limited, a Big Four...

Alberta F. Allen Booth, 80, of St. Joseph, formerly of Villa Grove, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Alberta was born on August 31, 1942 in Tuscola to Archie and Erma (Williams) Allen.  She married Lewis “Luke” W. Booth on February 19, 1997; he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister Nancy Stokes, and brother Robert “Butch” Allen. She is survived by her brother, Eric “Chris”...

Beverly A. Deptula, 81, of Fisher passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Heritage Health in Gibson City. Beverly was born on December 4, 1941 in Tuscola, IL to Max and Betty (Culton) Martin.  She married John Wamsley on July 9, 1960; he preceded her in death. She is survived by five children, Catherine (Kyle) Sprau of Fisher, Susan (Darrell) Chase of Gibson City, Angela (Tom) Hawkins of Tuscola, Kimberly (Rick) Sparrow of O’Fallon, and John “Marty” (Nancy)...

Josephine M. Hill, 70, of Brocton, IL passed away on January 2, 2023 at the Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital in Lafayette, IN. Josephine was born on May 23, 1952 in Indianapolis, IN to Harry J. Coons and Cecelie R. (Giorgi) Coons.  She married John C. Hill on July 10, 1999 in Madison, IN. She is survived by three children, Johanna (Eric) Shamp, Jake Spellman, and Lauren Grise; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her...

Kurt E. Teter, 41, of Villa Grove passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the Carle Hospital in Urbana. Kurt was born on June 29, 1981 in Urbana to Gregory Teter and Barbara (Ashworth) Reifsteck.  He married Amber Taylor on October 24, 2014 in Penfield, IL. He is survived by his wife, Amber Teter; his mother, Barbara Reifsteck; five children, Corbin, Alisa, Shaianne, Paisley, and Taygen; six siblings, Cory, John, Amanda, Lacey, Kari, and Jerry; and several nieces and...