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06/03/2026

Terry L. Miller, 71, of Mackinaw passed away at 4:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Hopedale Nursing Center in Hopedale, IL.

Born December 28, 1954, in Wellsville, Missouri, he was a son of Floyd “Bing” and Rosie Perkins Miller.

Terry married Deena Kay Patterson May 8, 1982, in Bloomington, Illinois. She survives. Survivors also include his son, Anthony (Sonya) Patterson of Morristown, Tennessee; his stepson, Wesley Ramey of Clinton, Illinois; his granddaughters, Finley Lavery and Brooklyn Ramey; his brother, Darrel (Janet) Miller of Wellsville, Missouri; his sisters, Gail (Leland) May and Kathy (Larry “Doc”) Kaufman, both of Mexico, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews, Richard May and Nicholas Kaufman.

Terry was a salesman for Royal Brass and Hose in Knoxville, Tennessee retiring after 43 years in 2024.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and working at Royal Brass and Hose. When not working he enjoyed fishing, traveling, coin collecting, yard work and gardening.

A celebration of life will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS), 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, Illinois 61554.

Arrangements are being handled by Haensel Oswald Funeral Home.

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06/02/2026

Nola Gardner, 86, of Pekin, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at her residence.

She was born September 2, 1939 in Peoria to Glen and Hazel Bennett Slack.

She married the love of her life, Terry L Gardner April 12, 1958 in Tremont. He preceded her in death on September 6, 1998.

Also preceding her in death were one brother, Donald Slack and one sister Betty Zeller.

Surviving are two sons, James A. (Toby) Gardner of Pekin and Stephen L. (Vicky) Gardner of Tremont. One Daughter, Debra E. Moldenhauer of Pekin. Ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Verla Martin of Pekin and Norma Yordy of Pekin. Several nieces and nephews.

Nola attended Lighthouse Church of God in Pekin.

She enjoyed crocheting and putting together jig saw puzzles.

Funeral services will be at 12 noon Friday, June 5, 2026 at the Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont. Her grandson, Tanner Moldenhauer will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Tremont.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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06/02/2026

Jeffrey Warren Foster, 62, of Armington, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Mackinaw.

He was born October 1, 1963 in Springfield to John M. and Barbara A. Smith Foster. He was united in marriage to Brandy Johnson in Armington.

Surviving are his wife, Brandy; his parents, John and Barb Foster of Minier; four children, Alexanda Foster of Normal, Joseph Sarver of Atlanta, Matthew (Jayden) of Armington, and Stephanie Foster of Atlanta; one grandchild due to arrive in December; one sister, Brenda (Jeff) Schneider of Armington; and one brother, Brian (Michelle) Foster of Monee.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Jeff graduated from Olympia High School.

He worked with his father at Peine Inc in Minier for over 40 years. Upon semi-retirement, he did seasonal work at HGN Fertilizer and plowed snow for IDOT in the winter.

Since childhood, he has been an avid Kansas City Chief fan and also a big KISS fan. He was very artistic and a gifted mechanic. He was known for his generous heart and was a friend to all.

His funeral will be at 1:00 pm Friday, June 5, 2026 at Minier Christian Church. Pastor Jim Webster will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, also at the church. Private burial will be in Minier Cemetery followed by a celebration of Jeff’s life at Minier Christian Church. Haensel-Oswald Funeral Home in Minier is handling the arrangements.

Although Jeff will be greatly missed by those who loved him, we are blessed with a lifetime of memories.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home Sweet Home Mission or St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.

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06/02/2026

Clarence David Capps, 80, passed peacefully at Timbercreek Nursing Home in Pekin, IL at 11:15am May 7th, 2026.

Dave was born to Clarence Capps and Georgia Louise King on September 2nd, 1949, in Pekin, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant brother Wesley Dean Capps, and one son John Miller.

Surviving are his children Jeremy (Shawn) Capps of Pekin, Georgia Utech of Tremont, and David Capps of Pekin; Grandchildren Alisha (Sean) Stolz, Kiley Utech, CJ Utech, Gaige Boker, Jett Daniels, and Taylor Capps of Pekin, Jorja Miller of Mackinaw, and Maizie Capps of Tremont; Great grandchildren Silas and Emilia Stolz, and Harper Capps-Whittles of Pekin; Siblings Diane (Dean) Kunz of Normal, and Steve (Donna) Capps; and many nieces and nephews.

David loved to ride his Harley, enjoying many adventures on the road. He was skilled in metal crafting, making rings, and miniature motorcycles from everyday objects.

Cremation has been accorded. There will be no services at this time. Haensel Oswald Funeral Home in Mackinaw is handling the arrangements.

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05/28/2026

Richard L. Williams, 73, of Normal, IL passed away May 14, 2026, at the McLean County Nursing Home. He was born July 8, 1952, in Peoria, IL to Clifford and Georgia White Williams.

Surviving him is one son Jeremy (Shanna North) Williams of Clinton; three grandchildren Piper Williams of Bloomington and, Zayne and Ryder Williams of Mackinaw; two great grandchildren Autumn Brown and Isaiah Williams; one sister Debbie Bell of Mackinaw; and his dear friend and companion Cheryl Seth.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Richard retired from Bridgestone in Normal.

Richard was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Bears fan. With his son Jeremy rooting for the Packers there was a good-natured rivalry between them. In years prior he also loved to spend time out golfing.

The family wishes to extend a deep appreciation and thanks to the staff of the McLean County Nursing Home for the excellent care Richard received.

Cremation has been accorded. There will be no services at this time. Haensel Oswald Funeral Home in Mackinaw is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shanna Mearida North FBO Richard Williams account at CEFCU Bank (2323 E. Empire St Bloomington, IL 61704).

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05/27/2026

Larry Gene Urish, 84, of Tremont passed away May 27, 2026 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton. Born in Pekin, IL September 28, 1941 to John and Velma May Conley Urish. He married Wanda L. Davison Urish October 10, 1976 and she passed away in 2018.

Larry is survived by his sister Linda (Jim) Remus.

Larry served in the US Navy for four years. After leaving the Navy Larry spent many years working at Cat and then spent 20 years working for IL Mutual Ins. in Peoria.

He enjoyed reading and watching movies.

Larry was a long-time member of the Tremont Baptist Church. He served as President of the Woodrow Cemetery for many years. He had to give it up due to his dementia getting worse.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am Monday June 1, 2026 at Davis Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Pastor Noah Lee will officiate. Burial will be at Woodrow Cemetery Near Pekin. Davis Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Tremont Baptist Church.

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05/27/2026

Ronald H. Compton, 90, of Mackinaw, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Timbercreek Rehab and Health Care Center in Pekin.

He was born May 9, 1936 to Howard L. and Edna Hays Compton. He married Mary Foster on Valentines Day in 1960 and she passed away March 31, 2014.

Surviving are three daughters, Julie (Roger) Owens of Decatur, Joanie (Jim) Schertz of Washington, and Jill (Brian) Hild of Tremont; six grandchildren, Brady, Jamie, and Jacie Hild, Jonathon and Jordan Schertz, and Keith (Moriah) Owens; and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, James; two brothers; and one sister.

Ron worked at Caterpillar Inc for 38 years and was an Angus cattle farmer.

He served as a Tazewell County 4-H Fair superintendent for many years and as a Mackinaw Auxiliary Police officer.

He was a member of the Mackinaw Christian Church.

A graveside service will be at 10:30 am Friday, May 29, 2026 at Mackinaw Township Cemetery. Dave Huette will officiate. There will be no visitation. Haensel-Oswald Funeral Home in Mackinaw is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Moments Hospice Care.

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05/27/2026

Henry “Hank” G. Heren III passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on 24 May 2026.
Hank proudly served his nation in both the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. Following his military service, he dedicated many years to the United States Postal Service, where he served in multiple leadership positions, including several appointments as Postmaster. He was respected not only for his professionalism and work ethic, but also for the kindness, terrific sense of humor, and steady guidance he provided to those around him. Hank had an eagerness to enjoy life and a gift for making others smile, often bringing laughter and warmth to even difficult moments.
A man of deep Christian faith, Hank lived his beliefs through action. He offered emotional and spiritual support to countless individuals and families facing serious medical diagnoses and difficult circumstances. Drawing from his own experiences and unwavering faith, he became a source of encouragement, hope, and understanding for many. He also worked closely with numerous nonprofit organizations advocating for medical research and patient rights, dedicating his time and energy to helping improve the lives of others.
Above all else, Hank was devoted to his family. He is survived by his son, Henry Heren (wife Karla and daughters Emma and Anna); his daughter, Heather Nordquist (husband Bill); former wife Pamela Heren, mother of Henry and Heather; brother Dieter Heren (wife Sandra); brother Charles Heren; sister Elona Rich (husband Mike); sister Lucette Lohnes (husband Bob); former wife Sharon Heren; stepchildren Jennifer Kenser, Nathaniel (wife Leslie) Kenser and Breanne Kenser; as well as many beloved nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Emma Hildegard Heren; sisters Helen Whisler (husband Harold) and Charles’ wife Elizabeth; and Rosie Fasse; Rosie’s husband Randy survives her.
A celebration of life will be held 11:00 am Saturday May 30, 2026 at Davis Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Hank’s memory are asked to consider supporting the Illinois Rare Disease Alliance, whose work advocates for awareness surrounding rare diseases: http://www.illinoisrare.com
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23

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05/20/2026

Robert “Bob” Byron Notter, Jr of Mackinaw, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 19, 2026. Born August 28, 1942, Bob grew up on the South side of Chicago.

Bob was the son of Robert, Sr and Agnes Sheehan, both of whom proceeded him in death. He was a graduate of Mendel Catholic High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1966-1970

On July 17, 1971, Bob married the love of his life, Joan Connolly. They shared nearly 55 years filled with love, laughter, and family. She survives.

Bob was a sales executive in the paper industry for nearly 40 years. He was an avid golfer and car enthusiast. He spent his weekends working around his yard, washing, and cleaning cars. He spent most Sundays on the golf course.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a sister-in-law Katherine C Moon of Peoria, and brother-in-law Stephen Struckmeyer of, MI.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Joan Notter of Mackinaw, IL, sons Daniel of Chicago, IL, Robert III (Amy) of Gilberts, IL and daughter Kerry (Dustin) Schmidgall of Mackinaw, IL; one brother Byron (Cathy) Notter of Lemont, IL two sisters; Marianne Struckmeyer of Kalamazoo, MI, and Colleen (Raphael) Albert of Lockport, IL, and one sister in law Mary Ellen Connolly of Leesburg, FL.

Bob was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren: Andriana Schmidgall, Alexa Schmidgall, Ellie Notter, Jake Notter, Clare Notter, Kate Schmidgall, Anna Schmidgall, Tyler Schmidgall, and Maeve Notter. He was blessed to have 1 great grandson, Cooper Schmidgall. He also had many nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.

After raising his family in Palatine, Bob and Joan spent several years in Leesburg, Florida. Bob made many special friendships there and enjoyed time on the golf course. His favorite times were when his family came to visit. Bob and Joan moved to Mackinaw, IL in 2025. He loved the Green Bay Packers and the New York Yankees. His quick wit and dry sense of humor will be missed by many. Above all else, he loved his family very much.

The visitation will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10:00am., followed by a funeral mass at 11:00am at St Joseph Catholic Church in Hopedale, IL Fr. Horton will officiate the funeral mass. A burial will follow at the Mackinaw Township Cemetery. The family invites you to a luncheon following the services at the Mackinaw Community Center. Haensel Oswald Funeral Home in Mackinaw is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Donations can be made to the Mackinaw Rescue Squad.

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05/15/2026

Debra J. Mielke, 74, of Mackinaw passed away May 12, 2026 at her home. She was born June 15, 1951 in Peoria, IL. She married William Mathewson on February 27, 1969 and later married Gordon Mielke July 6, 2006.

She was preceded in death her husband Gordon Mielke, her Daughter Dawn Marie Mathewson, and two sisters Donna and Becky.

Debra is survived by her two sons Scott (Michele) Mathewson and Eric (Romey) Mathewson; six grandchildren, Logan, Makayla, Tyler, Alexis, Domnic Mathewson, and Lauren Sandoval; and two great grandchildren Noah and Amelia Mathewson.

Debra had a bachelor’s in accounting. She worked for many years at Cilco and finished her career at Com Ed.

Throughout her years Debra enjoyed being active in many groups. She was a member of the Red Hat Club, Illinois Prairie Pastel Society, and the Heritage Lake Community Board. In recent years she was baptized at the Cornerstone Baptist Church where she quickly became involved.

Debra loved color, and that could be seen in her love for flowers and art. She loved to paint, both with oil paints and pastels. Many of her works could be found around town at local businesses. Many people were blessed to receive one of her paintings as a gift. When she wasn’t painting, she loved to spend time in her garden raising flowers.

Traveling the world was a great joy for Debra. She traveled to many beautiful countries outside of the states. When she was home, she loved to spend time with her dogs who were a big part of her life. She also loved to attend the races which was a joy she shared with her late husband Gordon.

There will be a visitation Friday May 22, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Cornerstone Baptist Church. (18040 Unsicker Rd, Groveland, IL 61535). There will be a graveside service Saturday May 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Mackinaw Township Cemetery. A meal and time of fellowship will follow at the Cornerstone Baptist Church.

In leu of flowers memorials may be made to the Illinois Prairie Pastel Society or Cornerstone Baptist Church.

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