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11/21/2025

Thanksgiving is about expressing gratitude for the good things in life, the blessings that came into our lives this past year. But did you know that gratitude after loss can build resilience and help you heal? Click the link to learn more!

Did you know gratitude practices can build resilience after loss? Check out this article to learn more and how you can cultivate gratitude.

11/21/2025

Sometimes it’s hard to make the best decision about a casket, especially when you don’t know where to start. At Hurley Funeral Home, not only do we offer a wide variety of colors and materials, we will sit down with every family and go over all the options so that you can make the best choice for your specific needs. Call us today at 309.543.2244 to learn more.

11/20/2025

Gary Michael Logue, 57, of Oakford, passed away at his home at 9:28 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1968 in Jacksonville to Carroll Logue and Trudy Chesser. He married Kathy Yoggerst in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 1, 2002.
Gary is survived by his wife, Kathy Logue of...

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11/20/2025

Barbara Nadine (Whittemore) Hopps
September 2, 1939 – November 18, 2025.

Barbara Nadine Hopps, 86, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 2, 1939, in Havana, Illinois, Barbara was raised there alongside her six siblings and...

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11/19/2025

Bonita “Bonnie” Rose Friend, 87, of Havana, passed away at her home on Wednesday,
November 19, 2025 at 7:17 a.m. She was born on March 22, 1938 in rural Kilbourne to Howard
and Bessie (Whitley) Barker. She married Ronald L. Friend on March 23, 1957 in Normal,
Illinois, and he preceded her in...

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11/19/2025

Granny squares can make a cozy cardigan, a colorful lampshade, or a beautiful blanket! Check out the article below for more fun projects you can create with your squares! 🧶

Hooked on the humble granny square? Discover over 40 Granny Square ideas for a range of projects using crochet squares.

11/19/2025

Sandra Gayle Newman passed on November 10th after a five-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on February 9th, 1949, and lived in and around Oakford during her early life with her parents Donald LeRoy Stroh and Mary “Roberta” Anderson Stroh. She graduated from Oakford Grade School...

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11/17/2025

Step outside and hit the trails—it's National Take a Hike Day! Let nature inspire your journey!

11/17/2025

11/14/2025

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose? If you'd like a little help, check out this list of 10 literary readings to consider!

Literary readings can add personalization and dimension to any funeral or memorial service. Check out this list of options to consider!

11/13/2025

Virginia Margaret (Donaho) Earhart of San Diego, CA, age 90, passed away peacefully at home in San Diego on November 10, 2025.

Virginia—“Ginnie” to her friends—was born in 1934 in St. David, Illinois, the third of six children and only daughter of Melvin Clark Donaho (1903–74) and Lillie Julia...

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11/12/2025

Harriet Raejane “Jane” Beck, 82, of Havana, passed away at 9:43 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Mason District Hospital in Havana. She was born on September 20, 1943 in Peoria to Harry and Laverne “Alice” (Meads) Meshnark. She married Robert Beck on April 29, 1961 at St. Patrick’s Catholic...

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