Knapp Funeral Homes

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.

02/14/2026

Marcia Sue Knox (Budreau) 75 of Clifton, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 11th 2026 after her battle with Alzheimer's.

She was born January 5th 1951 in Fowler, Indiana to the late Isadore and Edna (Francis) Budreau. She was the youngest of 9 children.

On April 28...

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02/13/2026

Donna D. Curtis, 90, of Pontiac passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth. She was born on July 1, 1935 in Watseka, a daughter of George and Opal Wanita (Taden) Dexter. Donna married James “Bernie” Curtis on March 28, 1953 in Kentland, IN and he preceded her...

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02/13/2026

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re especially mindful of those who may be carrying extra weight in their hearts particularly those remembering a spouse or loved one. Love doesn’t end with loss; memories remain close and meaningful.

02/10/2026

Shirley Mae Bratcher McCullough, 93, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at her home near Watseka, Ill.

Shirley was born April 1, 1932 in Culver, Ind. to Hazel Linna (Kessinger) and Arthur Bratcher.

She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Earl McCullough, on Dec. 10, 1950 in Watseka, ...

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02/09/2026

Frederick “Fred” L. Wilking, 74, of Chebanse passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born on May 18, 1951 in Kankakee, a son of Vernon and Bethel (Gierke) Wilking. Fred was preceded in death by his father and one son, Lester Raymond Wilking.
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02/09/2026

After a long illness, Josie Arlene Rhoads-Thompson passed away the morning of February 6, 2026. She was born on April 16, 1949 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to James Andrew and Oneda Fay (Watson) Rhoads. Her father passed away in 1991 and her mother passed away in 2011. She was also preceded in death by on...

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02/06/2026

Roberta Lavonne Talbert better known as Bobbye to family and friends passed away on January 22, 2026 in Payson, Utah. Bobbye was born in Danville, Illinois on August 20, 1934. She was the second of three daughters born to Gladys and Archie Stewart.

As a young lady, Bobbye attended college at...

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