Baskerville Funeral Home

Age 87, completed his life's journey here on earth on his birthday, March 4, in Joliet. Born March 4, 1938, in Eureka, Illinois, to Basil and Ruth (Diehl) Bell, he graduated from Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School and served in the U.S. Army. Daniel served on the Tazewell County Board for over 20 years, including four as chairman (1980-1984). Daniel married Kay Pickles in 2002, sharing 23 years together. Surviving are his wife, Kay Bell of Gardner; children, Brian Bell of Washington, Illinois, and Danette (Robert) Hadfield of Metamora, Illinois; four step children; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and sister, Carol (Tom) Bell-Shelly of Excelsior, Minnesota. Visitation is Saturday,...

Age 81 of Wilmington, Illinois died on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at StoryPoint Senior Living in Romeoville, Illinois. Born February 22, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois Ronnie Lamont was a son of Lester and Florida (Noe) May. He gained his primary education in Coffeen, Illinois and went on to graduate from Hillsboro High School. On June 10, 1961, Ronnie married Janet Kay Headley in Vernon, Illinois and together they relocated to make their home in South Wilmington for four years before settling in Wilmington, where they spent the following 52 years. Ronnie had a fulfilling career which began at the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant before he joined Mobil. He dedicated 30 years of service to...

Wilma L. Ingalsbe Age 97 of Coal City, IL and formerly of Danville died peacefully on Nov. 24, 2022 at Heritage Health of Dwight. Born in Clay Co., IA, Wilma Lucille was a daughter of Clyde Earl and Mildred Dora (Rhodes) Smith. She was raised in Minnesota until moving with her family to the Danville area during her early grade school years. On Feb. 25, 1945, Wilma married Harvey Alfred Ingalsbe and together they made a home and raised their family. She worked as a book binder for various publishing companies in Danville, as well as Champaign, and was a former member of Old Union Church of Christ. Following the death of her husband, Wilma spent many years living in Peoria, AZ and most...

Age 72 of Wilmington, IL, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. Born July 10, 1950 in Kokomo, IN, Vivian May was a daughter of Carl and Mary (Litzts) Strebin. She was raised in Kokomo and was a 1968 graduate of Kokomo HS. On Sept. 10, 1968, Vivian married Ron King in Kokomo and together they built a family. Vivian was employed with the Law of Offices of Laird M. Ozmon, Ltd. in Joliet, IL for the past 25 years. She loved to read and sew; was an avid quilter, and enjoyed being a member of her local quilting group in Wilmington for many years. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Ron; children: Melissa Wesson of Pittsboro, IN, Elizabeth Schroeder of Wilmington and Nathan King of Manteno, IL;...

Age 81 of Naples, FL and Chicago, passed Sept. 30, 2022. Born in Chicago on Nov. 7, 1940, Leda worked as a beautician, as well as served as a Certified Fingerprint Tech with Chicago PD. Wife of the late William F. Frew; mother of Sally (William D.) Robinett of Chicago and Susan Frew Tanner of Naples, FL; grandmother to: Daniel (Amanda) Robinett, Breanna (Joshua) Maldonad and Cassey (Tyler) Ingram; great grandmother of Payton, Kennedy and Luna Robinett, Magnolia Maldonad and Everly Ingram; daughter of the late Roy and Cecelia (Lemuiex) Blouin; sister to Patricia (Don) Fowell of WI and the late, Roy (Joanne) Blouin and aunt to several nieces and nephews, including her Goddaughter Jennifer...

Leda Marie (Blouin) Frew, 81, of Chicago and Naples, FL, passed on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, IL. Born November 7, 1940 in Chicago, a daughter to Roy and Cecelia (Lemeuix) Blouin. Leda married William F. Frew in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1992. She worked as beautician for many years as well as, served as a Certified Fingerprint Technician for the Chicago Police Department. Survivors include two daughters: Sally (William D.) Robinett of Chicago, IL and Susan Frew Tanner of Naples, FL; three grandchildren: Daniel (Amanda) Robinett, Breanna (Joshua) Maldonad and Cassey (Tyler) Ingram; five great-grandchildren: Payton,...

Age 82 of Kankakee, IL and formerly of Dwight, IL, the Quad Cities, Vincennes, IN and Sterling, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 09, 2022. Born June 23, 1939 in Paris, IL, Elizabeth Ann was a daughter of Rev. Calvin Woodrow "C.W." and Victoria Elizabeth (Reel) Snider. The daughter of a Pastor, Ann moved with the family from Royalton to Canton, IL before relocating to Frankfort, IN and Albany, KY, where she graduated from Clinton Co. HS (1957). Following high school she then went on to graduate from the Louisville General Hospital Nursing Program in 1960. During that same year on May 14, 1960, Ann married Warren Smith, Jr. in Valley Station, KY. In addition to being the wife...

Age 85 of Wilmington, Illinois and formerly of Maryville, Tennessee, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Riverside Miller Rehabilitation in Kankakee, Illinois. Born June 9, 1936, in Maryville, Tennessee, Gladys was a daughter of Hubert and Mary Hood (nee Anderson). On March 9, 1957 she married Melvin Eugene Pogliano, and together they would settle and raise their family in Wilmington. Gladys was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, and her grandchildren were her life. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington, and was a big fan of Elvis, which even entailed owning a very large black velvet painting of him. ...

Age 84, went home to be with her Lord on Dec. 17, 2021. She was born Nov. 28, 1937 in Peoria to Stanley Walter and Margaret Louise (Danz) Thompson who preceded her in death. Bon graduated from East Peoria Community HS (1955) and married the love of her life, Scott Edward Flinn Nov. 23, 1958 . They celebrated 63 joyful years of marriage. Bonita and Scott lived most of their family years in the Northwest Suburbs of Park Ridge and DesPlaines and later Wilmington, IL. Upon retirement they moved to Oak Run, a lake community, built a home in Liberty Village, Peoria, and recently relocated to Independent Living in Kankakee. Bonita leaves behind her beloved husband, Scott; their wonderful...

Richard Poulos Age 83 of Wilmington, IL and formerly of Springville, TN, passed away February 13, 2020. Born November 22, 1936 in Chicago, Richard was a son of John and Ruth Poulos. He was raised and educated in New Palestine, IN, and went on to serve in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Richard worked for 30 years at Johnson and Johnson before retiring to Springville. He was a proud Marine who belonged to the NRA, and was active in the Lutheran faith where the members were like family to him. Richard enjoyed fishing, hunting, and most of all spending time with his family. Survivors include his two children: Jean Solares of Des Moines, IA and Jay (Shae) Poulos of...

Age 77 of Oak Lawn and formerly of Wilmington, IL, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2019. Born November 13, 1942 in Joliet, IL, Carol Ann was a daughter of Leslie Lawrence and Arlene Ellen "Peggy" (Jackson) Schaal. She was raised in Wilmington; graduated with the Wilmington HS (1960); earned her Bachelor's degree from Illinois State University (1964), and continued on to attain her Master's degree in Mathematics from Florida State University. Growing up, Carol was active in 4-H and participated in both school and church choirs. Following college, she gained employment with Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn, where she taught every math course offered from General Math to AP...