The Pantagraph

Age 86, passed away peacefully at Angel's Grace Hospice on January 17, 2023. Shirley was born in Bloomington, Illinois to Jolly and Agnes Simpson in 1936. Shirley was proceeded in death by her husband, Gerald Roberts. Shirley is survived by her two sons, Jerry (Waukesha, Wisconsin) and Ken (Plover, Wisconsin). In addition, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Shirley loved crafting with her grandchildren and gardening on her back patio. A committal service will take place at the Village of Hartland Cemetery (Hill Street) at 11:00 am on January 23, 2023. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Angel's Grace Hospice, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

Louise F. Crumpler peacefully passed away on December 17, 2022, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert P. Crumpler. Loving mother of Miriam (Darren) Gerrietts and Robert P. (Amber) Crumpler, Jr. Proud grandmother of Will, Charlie, and Noah. Further survived by other loving relatives and friends. Louise was raised in the mountains of Virginia, a place she would cherish her entire life. Early on, she was a teacher and also served as a director of a church-based day care center for children. Once she and Robert were married, she was committed to Robert's ministry in the Presbyterian church at Richmond, VA. Later in life, she and Robert moved to Normal, IL. Despite not liking...

Loving daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend, Miriam Bertha Kauffmann passed away in her sleep, Tuesday, October 11,2022 at her home at Greencroft, Goshen, after suffering from a broken hip. Born on a farm in Minier, Illinois on February 28, 1926, Miriam was the only girl born to Alma Magdalena (Litwilller) Kauffmann (1901-2001) and John Kauffmann (1898-1982), except for a sister, Nadine, who died in infancy. She had one older brother, Ivan (Lola Good), and six younger brothers: Weldon (Marilyn Good), Warren (Maxine Litwiller), Merle, Floyd (Chiyo Sasaki), and Norman (Sharon Kennell). When asked, she always said that when a new baby was born, she would secretly wish for another...

Jeffrey Alan Smith, 68, peacefully passed away on September 9, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, after a valiant battle with prostate cancer. Jeff was born at 2:50pm on October 7, 1953 to Clifford and Donna Smith in the city of Pontiac, IL. After Jeff graduated from Thornridge High School in Dolton, IL, he pursued a degree in accounting at University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO, on a golf scholarship. While there, he also loved to ski. After graduation, Jeff established a printing business in Denver, CO, which he sold before he moved to California. He worked as a stockbroker and a financial investor for several large companies and later started his own Accelerated Capital Group in...

Delbert Cortright died on July 8, 2022 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy, and two sons Devon (Ellen) and Daryl, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Delbert was a Navy veteran and a retired guidance counselor for Dixie Hollins High School. He enjoyed travel and camping, cookies and ice cream, and taking long road trips during the summer months. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 19th at 11 AM at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington, IL.

A Memorial Service will be at 11 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bloomington, IL on Monday (8/15/22). The service will be preceded by an hour to share memories with the family, followed by a lunch in the church basement. The interment will be at 11 AM at Milburn Cemetery near Pine City, MN on Thursday (8/18/22). For complete obituary, visit www.FuneralAndCremationService.com. Swanson Chapel-Pine City, MN.

Brian Robert Hoop, 66, died 29 November 2021 in Mississippi, as the result of a fall. He was born in Clinton, Iowa on 14 August 1955 to Wallace Eugene and Colette Ada (Storms) Hoop. After graduating from Lincoln High in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, he earned a BS in Engineering from SDSM&T in Rapid City, where he met his future wife, Yvonne Baker. As a Metallurgical Engineer, Brian worked his entire career for Caterpillar, Inc. in Illinois as well as in Singapore, England, and South Africa, frequently mentoring new coworkers, before retiring in 2011. He always found ways to serve his communities by volunteering for organizations as well as helping individuals in need. He loved to sing,...

James "Jimmy" D. Johnston, age 56, of Sardis, OH, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born November 10, 1964, in Bloomington, IL, a son of Margaret Gramm Johnston Costigan and the late Bruce Johnston. Jimmy was a safety & health consultant and owner of Johnston EHS/Ohio Valley Training Center. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Sardis OH, a member of (AIHA) American Industrial Hygiene Association, he loved hunting, fishing and was a fan of Notre Dame and "Da Bears". Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Johnston and his stepfather Tom Costigan. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Kim Flannery Johnston; mother,...

John Davis Shoup, age 59, of Seymour, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his Father; John Edward Shoup, Mother Jane Davis Shoup and brother Richard Shoup. John was employed as a mechanical technician with Blackberry Farms in Wallen, TN. He was a devout Christian and a member of Oak City Baptist Church in Seymour, TN. He was a member of several Christian Men's groups and attended many conferences over the years. He had been involved in prison ministry in the past, and was a huge fan of both the Chicago Cubs and Bears. Survivors: Sisters and brothers-in-law: Sisters Elizabeth Schultz and Karen Shoup (husband Glen Hodgson) Extended family: Nieces, Adrienne...

Age 64 of Bloomington, IL, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born November 4, 1956 in Hazel Crest, IL, Robert Eugene was a son of Roland Earl and Phyllis Jean (Pierce) Mourning. He was raised in Godley and went on to honorably serve in the US Army. Robb's lifelong love of history later afforded him to earn his Bachelor's Degree in History from Illinois State University in 2005. In addition to being a history buff, Robb took pleasure in quilting, and cherished his dogs. Survivors include his sister, Darleen (Ismail) Ajrulaj of Braidwood, IL; brother, Roland Mourning of Alamogordo, NM; brother-in-law, John Thompson of TN and one uncle, John (Jackie) Mourning of Gilbert, AZ, as well...

41, of Chicago, IL, passed away September 11, 2021. He was born September 10, 1980 in Bloomington, IL, to Mark A. and Kathryn Ball Laesch. Brian was a 1999 graduate of Normal Community West High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Broadcasting and a Master's Degree in Business from Arizona State University where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and a Student Senator in ASU Student Government. Brian also coordinated Nuru International "Be Hope to Her" events to raise funds and awareness to build water wells in Kuria, Kenya. Brian began his career as Vault Manager/Production Assistant at New Wave Entertainment, and then Post Production Assistant at New Line Cinema. He...

Robert B. Juhler slipped his earthly bonds and touched the hand of God, on Aug 26, 2021. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1330 S. Fielder Rd., Arlington, 76013. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis Dr., Arlington, 76012. Interment: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas, 75211. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to Westminster Presbyterian Church, New Day Arlington, Faith in Practice, DAV Charitable Service Trust or a charity of your choosing. He entered this world on April 19, 1937 in Dwight,...

Susan Mae Landrus, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Cleveland TN after a brave battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born October 17, 1937, Susan attended Henry Senachwine High School in Henry IL and received a nursing degree from St. Joseph's College of Nursing in Bloomington IL in 1958. She enjoyed 44 years of nursing and retired from Bradley Memorial in 2002. Susan's greatest joys were baking cookies and making memories with her grandchildren as well as travelling with lifelong friends. Susan is preceded in death by her parents Corliss and Ethel Ingels of Henry Illinois and her sisters Rosie Schumacher and Doris Rathbun and brother Corliss (Jock) Ingels, all of Illinois. Susan...

Terry Lynn Moore-Estes of Bargersville, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 15th surrounded by her friends and family. She passed away following a courageous six-year battle with colon cancer. She was born on August 19th, 1964 in Champaign, IL to Cecil and Linda (Specht) Moore. She married Dean Estes on May 21st, 1994 in Fisher, Illinois. Terry was very passionate about her family, friends, and her career as a research scientist. The love of her life was her family, especially her two sons. Her extended family of friends, colleagues, and coworkers were a gift she never took for granted. She found joy anywhere that allowed her feet to be in the sand and the water to be crashing into the shore....

Terry Lynn Moore-Estes of Bargersville, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 surrounded by her friends and family. She passed away following a six-year battle with colon cancer. She was born August 19th, 1964 in Champaign, IL to Cecil and Linda (Specht) Moore. She married Dean Estes on May 21st, 1994 in Fisher, Illinois, he survives. Terry was very passionate about her family, friends, and her career as a research scientist. The love of her life was her family, especially her two sons. Her extended family of friends, colleagues, and coworkers were a gift she never took for granted. In her spare time, Terry was a veracious reader and never missed an opportunity to visit the...

Thelma D. Wilson Miller, age 83, passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the Greenwood Nursing and Rehab in Bowling Green, KY. The Horse Cave, KY native was the daughter of the late Charles Burton Wilson and Johnny Otis Logsdon Wilson and wife of the late William D. Miller Sr. She was also preceded in death by one son Danny Ray Miller, two brothers, Vinnis Lee Wilson and Charles James Wilson and one sister, Helen Mae Riggsbee. Thelma is survived by her children, Charles Edward Miller (Teresa), James R. Miller (Melinda), William D. Miller Jr. (Priscilla) , Sue Colter (Danny) and Sharon Kay Sipes (Brad), 14 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and several nieces and...

Steven Lynn Krieg, 75, of Saint Augustine, Fl, and formerly of Colfax, IL, died June 1, 2021, at Flagler Hospital, St. Augustine. He was born May 20,1946, in McLean County, IL, the son of Leonard and Josephine (Williams) Krieg. He married Brenda Crum in 1968. He later married Mandy in November 2017. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at Craig Funeral Home, St. Augustine, with visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. The service may be viewed online at www.craigfuneralhome.com Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. A graveside memorial service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, LeRoy, IL, at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Mandy Krieg, St. Augustine; two sons,...

Cassandra "Cassie" Lukens, 54, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Cassie was born April 1, 1967 in Morganfield, KY to David Markham and Shelia (Lovell) Carson. She was a 1985 graduate of Madisonville North Hopkins High School in Madisonville, KY. She received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas in 1992. Cassie married the love of her life, John Lukens on November 30, 1991. Together, they welcomed their son John Cole and daughter Riley. She worked as an RN doing Home Health Care from 1992 until 2000 when she decided to step away and spend her time doing what she loved most,...

B. Gerald (Jerry) Reynolds, 77, passed away peacefully in his home in Estero, Florida on April 28, 2021 surrounded by his beloved family. Jerry was born on August 19, 1943 in Fresno, California the son of Barney and Elaine (Sevatson) Reynolds. He had been a resident of Estero since 2002 coming from Bloomington, IL. He married Peggy McShane on June 6, 1970 and they were blessed with over 50 years of marriage. Jerry attended Drake University and Drake Law School where he graduated a member of the Order of the Coif. He was the former Vice President and Corporate General Counsel at State Farm Insurance where he worked for 33 years before retiring in 2001, and was a former McLean County (IL)...

Alma F. Potter age 83 died Friday, April 23, 2021. She was born September 15, 1937 in Iuka, Illinois, daughter of the late Doval Willis and Faye "Nettie" (Halfacre) Lowry. On September 5, 1958 she married Charles J. Potter who survives in Paulding, Ohio. Alma is also survived by two daughters, Carol Drummond, Normal, IL, and Charlene Marion, Danvers, IL; two sisters, Treva (Roger) O'Brien, Washington, IL, and Rosa Mae Wylie, Mesa, TX; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Marion, of Maquoketa, IA. She is also preceded in death by sons-in-law, Gregory Drummond and Steven Marion; brother, Randall Lowry; infant twin sisters, Esther and Easter Lowry; and a granddaughter, Ashley Drummond. Funeral...

Cheryl Covey Ramsey died on Saturday, February 20, 2021, in Asheville, NC, where she had been cared for in a nursing home for the last six years. She is survived by her daughter, Bridget, her husband, Mark, and her father, Harold Covey. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Phil and her mother, Margaret. Cheryl was born on July 26, 1958, in Normal, Illinois. She received a B.A. in Piano Performance from Illinois Wesleyan University and an M.B.A from the University of Michigan. Cheryl was afflicted with Huntington's Disease for twenty years and strove nonetheless to live a life of faith, gratitude, and compassion, even as the disease progressed. Cheryl was an advocate for many caring...