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06/05/2026

Finding the perfect song to honor dad may feel a little bit daunting. To give you a place to start as you choose the best music for his personalized final tribute, give these 12 musical selections a listen.

Are you looking for songs to honor your dad at his funeral service? Check out these 12 songs and see if one fits yours needs.

06/04/2026

Russell Thompson, Jr., 95, of Havana, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:10 a.m. at the Loft in Canton. He was born on November 9, 1930 in Bluff City, Illinois to Russell and Stella (Curless) Thompson. He married Carlena Russell at the Church of Christ in Havana on January 8,...

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06/03/2026

Zander Bryan Mangold, 24, of Manito, passed away at his home at 5:54 p.m., on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He was born July 19, 2001, in Peoria, Illinois, to Justin and Brandy (Docherty) Mangold.
Zander is survived by his parents, of Manito; brother, Draven Mangold, of Manito; grandparents, Susan and...

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06/01/2026

Retired educator, beloved sister and aunt, and proud native of the Petersburg community, Barbara Fricke, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2026, at her home.

Barbara, 75, entered life on November 18, 1950, the youngest of three daughters born to Marion and Clarence Fricke. Although she was...

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06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Charles O “Charlie” Pirtle, 90, of Petersburg, passed away May 27, 2026 at Mason City Area Nursing Home.

Charlie was born May 10, 1936 in Carlisle, Indiana, to Raymond and Racheal (Hart) Pirtle. He graduated from Carlisle High School and spent much of his life working in agriculture and...

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05/29/2026

Grief ebbs and flows, and some days can be harder than others. The anniversary of a loved one's death is one of those days. To learn 9 tips to help you cope with your loved one's deathiversary, read the article below.

The anniversary of a loved one's death can be a difficult day. Learn about 9 different ways you can cope with a loved one's deathiversary here.

05/27/2026

Norma Jean Bilyeu-Hilst, 96, of Effingham, Illinois, formerly of Manito, passed away
peacefully at Willowbrook Memory Care Residences on Saturday, May 23, 2026 with the
love of family around her. She was born on January 15, 1930, in Pekin, Illinois to Dillard and
Mabel (Knuppel) Worner. Norma...

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05/26/2026

Michael Andrew Roth, 67, of Havana, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. at Arcadia Care in Havana. He was born on July 26, 1958 in Peoria, Illinois to Melvin John and Lucille Gloria (Wickert) Roth.
Michael is survived by his life partner, Billie Lyons of Havana; her son, Quincey...

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05/26/2026

Joel E Moore 53, of Manito, entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, May 24th. He is the first born son of John & Julie (Keith) Moore. He married his beautiful bride, Stacey, who stayed by his side and provided exceptional care for him. They were married on June 4, 2010, in St. Louis, Missouri. Two...

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