The Daily Leader

Mary Ann "Molly" (O'Riley) Lassuy, 98, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 24, 2021 at St. Augustine Home for the Aged. Mary Ann was born on July 10, 1922 in Wateska, Illinois to the late Dennis Keith and Irma Elizabeth (Roark) O'Riley. Mary Ann married Albert "Art" George Lassuy in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Danville, Illinois on November 18, 1944. Mary Ann graduated from Danville High School in Danville, Illinois and went on to graduate from beauty school. Mary Ann was a beautician at McGill Beauty Shop in Danville, Illinois and styled hair in a shop in her home in Odell, Illinois. Mary Ann was lastly employed at her brother, Dan O'Riley's funeral home, where she did hair and took...

Keith E. Stoffels, 93, Lady Lake, Florida went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2021 at Mission Oaks, Oxford, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Keith was born on September 9, 1927 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to his parents Harry and Johanna Stoffels. He was a former Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer who had worked at Harris Funeral Home in Pontiac, Illinois for 25 years and locally at Page-Theus Funeral Home in Leesburg as well as Banks, Page-Theus Funeral Home in Wildwood, Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Directors, Eustis and Steverson, Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Directors, Tavares. Keith was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Force as a Sergeant. He and his...

Charles Arnold Branz, "Chuck" of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN and formerly of Pontiac and Dwight, IL passed away December 6, 2020. He was born in Saunemin, IL on July 23, 1946 the son of Arnold and Frieda Gerken Branz. He attended Saunemin schools and was active in basketball and football. Chuck military service included 1965-67 at Ft. Polk, LA and Ft. Hood, TX. He was employed at Pontiac Chair Factory in Pontiac, IL for 13 years, and in 2003 Chuck retired from the US Postal Service after 25 years of service. He was a member of Emington, IL American Legion. Chuck was an avid golfer and assisted with the aeration and mowing at Wolf Creek Golf Course in Pontiac, IL. Chuck...

Ruth Elaine Robinson, 83, of Canton Texas passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020 in Tyler, Texas. She was born on September 4, 1936 in Pontiac, Illinois to Harold Vernon Brill and Ruth (Yoho) Brill. She is in the care of Eubank Funeral Home of Canton, Texas. She grew up and attended school in Pontiac, IL. In the early 1970's she moved to Dallas, where she worked in the apartment industry for over 20 years. She later retired to Canton. After retiring, she stayed active by working part time for Walmart in both Terrell and Canton. Ruth enjoyed reading, old movie musicals, shopping, and spending time with good friends. Her greatest joy was her six grandchildren and one great...

Ervin "RIP" D. Van Winkle, age 73 of Dandridge, TN and formerly from Fairbury, IL, passed away Friday July 10, 2020 at his home. He was born June 6, 1947 to Dorothy (Burke) and Edward A. Van Winkle. He married his best friend, Linda S. (Rigsby) Van Winkle on March 19, 1966 in Fairbury, IL.He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Douglas A. Van Winkle; brother, Donald Van Winkle; and sisters, Mary Smallen and Darlene Van Winkle. "Rip" was a loving husband, very dedicated to his family and walked in faith. His life revolved around his wife, kids and grandchildren. Anyone who knew him, also knew how much he cared about others before himself and was always willing to help and provide....

62, of Indianapolis, passed away November 27, 2019. He was born April 5, 1957 in Streator, Illinois to the late Dale Everett and Marian Alberta Gueldenhaar. Kevin was a graduate of Pontiac High School, Pontiac, Illinois. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Butler University and was employed as a CPA for many years. Kevin is survived by his cousin, Judy Wagy (Tim); aunt, Shirley Smith; and fraternity brother and friend, Todd Harris (Lori). Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor's choice. www.shirleybrothers.com.