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11/06/2025

Ronald Gene Springer, 93, of Normal, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at the Arc at Normal.

Ron was born June 24, 1932, the first born of Allan and Ruth (Martin) Springer, on a farm near Hopedale, IL. He married Donna L. Bitner in Mason City, IL on October 20, 1957. She proceeded him in death on August 8, 2014.

He is survived by one daughter, Camille Springer, Normal; two sisters, Mary Faith (Ken) Litwiller, Marjorie (Vern) Rich; and sister-in-law Barbara (Loren) Springer.

He was preceded in death by his sons Barry (4) and Chris (16); one sister-in-law; one brother; and three brother-in-laws.

Ron served in the Army as a medic. He farmed for 7 years and then was employed for 35 years by 5 different banks, 4 of them being in the same building. One of the joys of his life was singing for over 40 years in a Men’s gospel quartet, “The Missionaires” where they recorded 3 albums.

He also served on many boards including Mennonite Hospital, Mennonite School of Nursing, BroMenn Hospital, and the Mennonite Foundation. He was a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary. He was an active member, teacher, council member, and elder at Hopedale Mennonite Church and once he moved to Normal 15 years ago, he became an active member of East White Oak Bible Church. He attended Goshen College, Illinois State University, and several banking schools.

Ron continued to stay busy after his retirement from banking by volunteering countless hours at Midwest Food Bank and BroMenn Hospital, including the BroMenn NODA, (No One Dies Alone).

Ron had so many friends and was so grateful for each and every one of them.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 13th, at East White Oak Bible Church, Carlock, IL. The memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14th also at the church, followed by a graveside service at Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be given to either Midwest Food Bank or Project Oz, Bloomington, who gave Camille her start as a social worker and is now a board member.

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11/03/2025

Alta Mardelle Neumann, 96, of Delavan, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria.

She was born July 27, 1929 in Emden to Wesley and Marie Mammen Wiemer. She married Edward Neumann on October 24, 1948 in Emden, and he passed away February 10, 2017.

Surviving are her children, Debra (Charles) Hansen of Niwot, CO, Adele Neumann of Tremont, and William Neumann of Delavan; two grandsons, Bryan (Kelly) Hansen of Santa Cruz, CA and Brett (Jessica) Po***ck of Maynardville, TN; two granddaughters, Alyssa Po***ck of West Des Moines, IA and Melaney (Joshua) Borst of Normal; 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one grandson, Erik Hansen.

Mardelle worked at Lehn and Fink in Lincoln for 10 years as a machine operator. After retiring, she and Ed worked for nine summer seasons at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

She was a member of the Delavan Presbyterian Church, where she served as Elder and Sunday school teacher, sang in the church choir, sang solos, participated in the Women’s Association and taught in the Bethel Series. At Sun Life RV Park in Arizona, she was a member of the harmonica band and volunteered at spring baseball trainings. She volunteered with Threads of Love, knitting booties and hats for preemie babies at area hospitals. Mardelle served as a Girl Scout leader for several years and as a 4-H leader for the Delavan Thimble Twirlers for 10 years.

Mardelle’s faith in our Lord Jesus Christ guided and inspired her life. She loved gardening, singing, hiking, and enjoyed a variety of crafts.

Her funeral will be at 3:00 pm Monday, November 10, 2025 at Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Delavan. Pastor Darren Palmer will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Prairie Rest Cemetery in Delavan.

Memorials may be made to Delavan Presbyterian Church.

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10/30/2025

Margaret (Sutton) Geary, 73, of Delavan, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, with her family by her side.

She was born April 3, 1952 in Peoria to Dale and Helen Berniece Nolting Sutton. She married Wayne Geary on February 15, 1971 in Kentucky, and he survives.

Also surviving are her son, Jayme (Ashley) Geary of Manito; six grandchildren, Mason, Logan of Manito, Bryce (Tamrah Arnold) Geary of Pekin, Karson Geary of Delavan, Ashlynn (Tom) Moss of Delavan, and Mya Geary of Delavan; great grandchildren, Wyatt and Adelynn Moss; three brothers, Thomas Sutton of Peoria, Ed Sutton of Delavan, and Duane Sutton of Delavan; one sister, Anna Sutton of Delavan; and loving dog, Max.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Shawn Geary; two great granddaughters, Breelyn and Amiliah Moss; one brother, Jerry Sutton; one aunt, Viola Nance; one niece, Kristin Sutton; one nephew, Justin Sutton; one great nephew, Lalo; her dog, Laker.

Margaret worked at Delavan Grain Elevator.

She enjoyed crocheting, watching her favorite television shows (The Voice, America’s Got Talent, and the Discovery Channel), and was a dog lover.

A visitation will be from 1-3 pm Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Delavan. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation.

Memorials may be made to the family to help with expenses.

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10/28/2025

Michael Q. Probasco, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, Peoria, Illinois.

Michael was born on October 20, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois to Charles Q. Probasco and Eunice M. Kelso. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Michael retired from Matcor (Morton Metalcraft), where he dedicated many years of service. Outside of work, he found joy in the hum of small engines and the timeless charm of tractors.

He is survived by his brother Mitchell L. Probasco and his two sons, Christopher M. Probasco and Keith A. Probasco, his two granddaughters Danielle K. Probasco and Regan E. Probasco, his long-term companion Rachel J. Carroll.

Cremation has been accorded. Haensel Oswald Funeral Home in Mackinaw is handling the arrangements.

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10/26/2025

Jimmie Lloyd Prewett, 80, of Hopedale, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at his home.

He was born August 24, 1945 in Harriet, AR to Lloyd W. and Lora M. Carmody Prewett. He married Irene Gardner on September 22, 1963 and enjoyed 62 years of marriage.

Surviving are his wife, Irene Prewett of Hopedale; two sons, Roger (Catherine) Prewett of Hopedale and Danny (Michelle) Prewett of Manito; his beloved grandchildren, Ryan (Rachel), Logan, Madeline, Charlotte, Tyler, Corie, and Abigail (Tavis); six great grandchildren, Rhett, Rally, Novah, Jaeti, Raya, and Isabelle; one sister, Linda (Tom) Heddrick of Hopedale.

Jimmie enjoyed his life beside his wife traveling, hunting, and fishing.

His funeral will be at 10:00 am Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Living Hope Community Church. Pastor Roger Springer will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Orendorff Cemetery in Hopedale. Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Hopedale Fire and Rescue.

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10/24/2025

I. Ray Harness, 90, of Tremont, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Carle Health Pekin Hospital.

He was born August 1, 1935, in Lawrenceville, IL to John H. and Mary F. Haggard Harness. He married Joyce Hinton on August 8, 1954, and she passed away September 22, 2018.

Surviving are one daughter, Julie (David) Messersmith of Tremont; three grandchildren, Natalie (Tim) Anderson of Tremont, Zach (Kristen) Messersmith of Springfield, J.R. (Bethonay) Harness of Tremont ; five great grandchildren; and five brothers, Don Harness of Lawrenceville, Dale Harness of St. Peter, Larry (Mary) Harness of Allendale, Gary (Rita) Harness and Jim (Linda) Harness, both of Mt. Carmel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Jeff Harness.

Ray was a self-employed Insurance Agent since the age of 21 and also worked at Davis-Mortuary in Tremont for 31 years.

Ray was an active member of the Tremont United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Shriners.

Ray will be remembered for his deep love for his family and sense of humor. He was always ready to tell you a joke.

His funeral will be at 10:00 am Friday, October 31, 2025, at Tremont United Methodist Church. Pastors Paul Nolden and Jacque Young will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-7pm Thursday and one hour before the service, both at the church. A Masonic service will be at 7pm Thursday following the visitation. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Tremont. Davis Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont will be handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tremont United Methodist Church or Tremont Rescue.

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10/23/2025

Carole J. Pflederer, 87, of Tremont, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Hopedale Nursing Home.

She was born February 12, 1938 in Pekin to Harold “Tuffie” and Wilma B. Junker Becker. She married Dale Pflederer on February 1, 1958 in Tremont and he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Gene (Teri) Pflederer of East Peoria, Richard (Gail) Pflederer of Winfield, and Michael (Karen) Pflederer of Tremont; nine grandchildren, Nick Pflederer, Ryan (Janna) Pflederer, Megan (Matt) Born, Brent (Jessica) Pflederer, Sarah (Jacob) Hackbarth, Brittney (Steve) Arnold, Cody (Carlie) Canfield, Kai (Alecia) Pflederer, and Kaitlynn (Mason) Miller; and 17 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Gene Becker; and one great granddaughter, Micah Hackbarth.

Carole graduated from Tremont High School in 1956. After high school, she worked at WABCO for a time, then was a homemaker raising her three boys. She then worked at Pekin Savings Bank as an assistant supervisor for 25 years. After retirement, she cared for her mother, Wilma, until her passing.

Carole was a lifelong resident of Tremont and a pillar in the community. She was involved in the Tremont Women’s Club, Tremont Alumni Committee, and Carole and Dale were instrumental in starting the Tremont Turkey Festival and were chairmen of it in 1969 and 1970, and served in many other activities.

She was an active and faithful member of the Tremont Baptist Church her entire life, where she served as Deaconess, church finance committee, and played the piano.

Carole was active in a card ministry, sending cards to many family and friends for various occasions. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Her funeral will be at 10:00 am Monday, October 27, 2025 at Tremont Baptist Church. Pastor Noah Lee will officiate. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Sunday at Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Tremont.

Memorials may be made to Tremont Baptist Church.

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10/13/2025

In Loving Memory of Phyllis Plank

Phyllis Plank, beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, gained her angel wings on September 18th, 2025. She was surrounded by love as she peacefully transitioned, her spirit finally free after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Phyllis will be remembered for her kind heart, her strength, and her unwavering love for her family. She brought warmth and laughter to everyone who knew her, and her gentle presence will be deeply missed but forever felt.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Prairie Rest Cemetery in Delavan, Illinois, where she will be laid to rest with her husband and son who preceded her in death.

Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service to celebrate and remember Phyllis.

Those wishing to send condolences may do so to the family of Phyllis at her surviving daughter’s (Diane Teasley) address: 2620 Retreat View Circle, Sanford, FL 32771

Davis Oswald Funeral Home in Delavan is handling the arrangements.

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10/11/2025

Leland R. "Lee” Albers, 87, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at The Lodge at Manito. He was born October 15, 1937, to Richard and Lena Oltmanns Albers. He married Lucille Egglestone June 29, 1958, at San Jose First Methodist Church. She survives.
Surviving are daughter Lynn and son Neil (Shirley) Albers. Grandchildren Justin (Libby) Albers, Sarah Smith, and Austin (Tyler) Schrader. Great-grandchildren Anna, Brett, Adrian, Brant, & Tripp. Extended, family “Joe and Kathy Schrader.”
Preceded in death by his parents- Richard and Lena Albers and brother, Robert "Bob” Albers.
Leland was a dedicated farmer. He was in the National Guard, on the Board of Allens Grove Township, Member of the San Jose Lions Club for 50 years. He was also a member of the San Jose Tri-County Antique Tractor Club and San Jose United Methodist Church.
Leland found joy in life’s simplest pleasures. Fishing, hunting, restoring old tractors, and making his famous homemade cinnamon rolls and ice cream. He was known for his love of a good story and joke.
Graveside service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 11:15 am at Greenhill Cemetery in San Jose. Charlie McDonald will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Leader Dog School or San Jose United Methodist Church.

https://www.davisoswaldfh.com/obituary/Leland-Albers

10/11/2025

Daniel B. Stone, 86, passed away Thursday October 9, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria. He was born March 12, 1939, in Pekin, IL to Vencil and Josephine Morris Stone. He married Patricia Stafford on June 11, 1961, in San Jose, IL and she survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Vencil E. Stone and Roy Allen Stone; one daughter Danette (Michael) Chobanian; one granddaughter Ashley Wilkes; and one brother Warren (Katherine) Stone.

He was preceded in death by five sisters, Anna June Stone, M. Jean Wubben, Josephine Hayes, Jessie Stuan, B. Joan Pollard; and three brothers, Vencil Stone Jr., George Alanzo Stone, and Wilber Stone.

Daniel served in the United States Army from 1958 – 1962 after graduating from Tremont High School.

He was a union laborer with labor hall #231 for over 50 years.

Daniel was a member of the San Jose Christian Church and the Dillon Mennonite church. He was also a member of the Delavan American Legion.

He loved spending time on his many hobbies. He spent many hours doing carpentry work, and he loved to spend time outdoors farming and working in his garden. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting.

The funeral will be on Friday October 17th at 12 noon at the Dillon Mennonite Church. Visitation will be one hour before from 11:00 – 11:45 am also at the church. Alan Payne and Robert Nafziger will officiate. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery following the service. Davis Oswald Funeral Home in Delavan is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dillon Mennonite Church.

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10/11/2025

Robert “Bob” Eugene Taylor, 87, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Hopedale Nursing Home. He was born February 3, 1938, to Raymond and Verneta Stiles Taylor in Delavan, IL. He married Judith Zimmer on February 1, 1964, at the Zion Methodist Church in Emden, IL and she survives.

Also surviving is one son, Steven (Michelle) Taylor of Heath, TX; and one daughter, Lisa (Kent) Rodgers of Bloomington, IN; seven grandchildren, Julia (Dillon) Cron, and Sierra Rodgers of Bloomington, IN, Logan (Emily) Rodgers of Lansing, MI, Savannah (Laura) Webber of Indianapolis, IN, Jake (Shelby) Taylor of New Castle, OK, Eric (Sydney) Taylor of Roeland Park, KS, and Ben Taylor of Heath, TX; 5 great grandchildren, Landon, Lilah, Wesley, Willow and Isaac.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Raymond E. Taylor Jr.; two sisters, Mary Helen Selk and Linda Mae Hamilton; and two infant grandsons.

Bob served in the United States Air Force in Command-and-Control Development Division, in Bedford, MA. after graduating from Delavan High School. After his service he entered Caterpillars apprenticeship program. He continued working at Caterpillar for 42 years.

He was a lifelong member on the Delavan United Methodist Church, where he was well known for his delicious gravy at the church chicken supper. He was also a life-long member of the Delavan American Legion.

Bob was an avid bowler and was proud of the fact he had bowled a perfect game of 300. He spent many years coaching Junior Bowling. Bob loved to cheer for his favorite baseball team, the Chicago Cubs.

His funeral will be Monday October 20th at 11:00 am at the Delavan United Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior from 10:00 – 10:45 am. Pastor David Kelly will be officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Rest Cemetery in Delavan. Davis Oswald Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Delavan United Methodist Church, Common Ground of Central Illinois, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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10/10/2025

William “Bill” C. Elliott, Jr. 103, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at Arcadia Care of Morton. He was born on Oct. 14. 1921 to William C. Elliott, Sr. and Elizabeth M. Westphal in McKeesport, PA. He married Nancy I. Dutcher on January 26, 1946, in McKeesport, PA. She preceded him in death on Feb. 18, 2009.

Surviving is one son, Tim Elliott, of Tremont, and one daughter, Barbara (Steve) Crow of Milford, OH. Along with five grandchildren: Matthew (Lorie) Crow; Wendi (Kelly) Shadwick; Nicholas Elliott; Andrew (Carrie) Elliott; and Paul Elliott, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Caroline Elliott Humphreys.

Bill served in WWII in the US Army from 1941 to 1945. Where he fought in Germany during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a Member of the Illinois Air National Guard and was activated during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.

He retired from Caterpillar tractor company in 1986 after being employed there for almost 40 years. He was a member of the Caterpillar Mixed Chorus and performed in several of their musicals. He was also part of the Caterpillar camping club and enjoyed traveling in his retirement.

During Bills retirement, he enjoyed driving for We Care, delivering meals to shut-ins, and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle drive. He Lived in Tremont for over 75 years. Bill was one of the first volunteers of Tremont Rescue 702. He was very active in Tremont Turkey Festival and served as grand marshal of the parade in 1996 along with his wife Nancy. He was the last surviving charter member of the Tremont VFW.

Bill was very active in his community; he was part of the Tremont Lions Club where he had served as secretary and the Tremont Masonic Lodge. He was an active member of Tremont United Methodist church and was their oldest member. He enjoyed ringing the bell in the original church, sang in the choir, and held the position of head usher for many years. He also enjoyed playing Santa Claus at the church daycare center.

Services will be held at the Methodist Church in Tremont on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. He will have a Masonic Rites Service starting at 9 am. Visitation from 9:30 - 11am. Funeral will be at 11am. Assistant Pastor Jacque Young will officiate. Burial will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin, IL.

Memorial donations may be made to Tremont Rescue 702 or the Tremont United Methodist Church.

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