All Obituaries

Orn “Chuck” Whitacre, 92, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home in Hudson, IL. Chuck was born in Flanagan, IL, on January 9, 1929, the son of Orn Scott and Ollie Juanita (Duckett) Whitacre.  He married Helen Ilene Vandegraft on August 27, 1948 in El Paso.  She preceded him in death on October 9, 2020. Survivors include a sister, Margret Joyce Volk of Eureka; a son, Rick (Gwyneth) Whitacre of Hudson and a daughter, Susan Matthews of Hudson; six...

Robert L. Shoemaker, 67, of Gridley, IL died at 10:12 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his home. Rob was born August 3, 1953 in Normal, IL to R. Wayne and Ruth Coomer Shoemaker. He married Roberta K. Pinkham on October 27, 1979 in Funks Grove, IL. She survives. Survivors also include one daughter, Jessica (Jeffrey) Kendall of Waterloo, IL; one son, Jason (Kristina) Shoemaker of Gridley, IL; two grandsons, Christian Kendall, Levi Shoemaker; and one brother, Richard Shoemaker. He was...

Mark Wesley Mahaffey, 66, of El Paso, passed away at 4:12 a.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 26, 1954 in Kansas City, MO to Curtis and Katherine (Holmes) Mahaffey.  He married Laura Kerley on October 23, 2010 in El Paso.  She survives. Also surviving are two step-sons, Russell (Tabitha) Wilson of Fairbury, IL, James (Keilie Grabon) Webb of Chenoa, IL; one sister, Linda (Frank) Betts of El Paso; and three step-grandchildren. Mark worked for GE in...

Minonk – Charles M. Underwood, 56, of Minonk, passed away at 1:10 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.  A Celebration of Life will be held on July 31, 2021 at his sister, Billie’s home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Minonk is assisting the family with arrangements.  Charles was born on September 18, 1964, in Pekin, a son to Sallie Marie Exzabe. He married...

Janet M. Seggerman, 84, of Secor, IL passed away at 11:58 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home. She was born on January 19, 1937 in Peoria, IL a daughter of Thomas and Aileen (Hartman) Lowder. She married Clifford K. Seggerman, the love of her life for over 64 years, on January 18, 1958 in Secor, IL.  He died October 15, 2020 in El Paso. Survivors include two daughters: Teresa (Robert) Meginnes of Secor, Lori Ballard of Bloomington; five grandchildren:...

Geraldine L. Watson, 92, of El Paso passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Geraldine was born on December 7, 1928 in Galva, IL to Henry and Clara Pearl Casseday Watson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Shirley. Geraldine never married, but was a loving aunt to her nieces and nephews, including greats and great-greats. Geraldine worked for JC Penney and the Galesburg Clerical Department for 27 years. She...

Adele L. Stalter, 99, of Minonk passed away at 5:55 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her residence with her family at her side. Adele was born April 22, 1921 in Minonk, a daughter of Roy and Hattie Jury Dovey. She married Elmer L. Stalter, Jr., on August 12, 1942 in Minonk. He died October 18, 1997. Survivors include her sons, David C. and Larry D. Stalter, both of Minonk; a daughter, Susan M. Powers of Kildeer; and four grandchildren, Brian (Heather) Flanigan of Minooka, Beth (Brian)...

Nola (Gramm) Schrock of Normal went to be with Jesus on April 4, 2021 at her home in Normal. Nola was born in Hancock, MN, on November 19, 1931, the 13th of 17 children of John and Eliza (Metzger) Schmidgall. Nola graduated from Hancock High School in 1949. She later went on to earn her bachelors from Western Illinois University. Nola married Robert Gramm of Gridley on June 12, 1955 (d. April 1997). She married Mel Schrock of Elgin, IL, in May 1999. He survives. Nola is survived by her two...

Gary Hocker, 74, of El Paso, passed away at 9:12 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Gary was born January 24, 1947 in Bloomington to Robert E. and Marguerite Jones Hocker. Survivors include one son, Gregory (K Lynn) Hocker of Houston TX; one daughter, Kari (John) Weirath of Grand Junction, CO; one sister, Nancy (Stephen) Jeffreys of Normal; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Gary graduated from El Paso High School...

LaVerne A. Ruestman 84 of Minonk passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Crossroads Care Center, Fond du Lac, WI. Graveside services with military honors will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Minonk Township Cemetery. Rev. Ed Sinclair will officiate. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ruestman Harris Funeral Home, Minonk. Social distancing and COVID guidelines will be observed.  Vern was born May 7, 1936 at...