All Obituaries

David A. Hassler, 79 of Harmon, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at OSF St. Clare Medical Center, Princeton. David was born on April 17, 1942 in Walnut, Illinois, the son of Murray and Virginia Mae (Sterling) Hassler. He married Peggy E. Thompson on January 9, 1960 in Walnut. David owned and operated Hassler Construction in Walnut for 35 years, retiring in 2007. Survivors include his wife, Peggy of 62 years; one daughter, Diana Benevento of Walnut; three sons, Dave Hassler of Princeton; Don...

Mary Lou Clinton, 84 of Ohio, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her home. Mary Lou was born on May 13, 1937 in Kewanee, Illinois, the daughter of John “Max” and Evelyn (Douglas) Brain. She graduated from Kewanee High School. She married James Clinton on October 8, 1955 in Kewanee. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2006. Mary Lou worked at Harper-Wyman for over 20 years, retiring in 1999. She then worked as a librarian in Ohio. She enjoyed working on her lawn, her...

Charles Daniel Chriest, 78, life-long resident of Tampico, passed away on December 15, 2021, from kidney disease. He was the first child of Charles and Eula Mae (Bruder) Chriest, born on February 24, 1943, in Sterling, Illinois. Known as "Charlie" to some, and as "Danny" to others and his family, he was known for his automotive mechanical expertise and worked in the operation of his parents' family business, Chriest Garage and Auto Sales, in both Tampico and Rock...

Alice L. Grimes, 83 of Tampico, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Alice was born on September 15, 1938 in Buda, Illinois, the daughter of Glynn Roy and Eva B. (Greathouse) Lewis. She married Harold Grimes on May 22, 1966 in Buda. He preceded her in death on August 18, 2013. Alice worked at Kraft Foods, then at the Dutch Diner in Tampico. She enjoyed baking, especially making pies, and playing cards, dominos, and slot machines. Alice was involved in her...

William A. Richmond ,80, died December 7th 2021, with his daughter by his side, at Rock River Hospice in Sterling IL.   Bill was born April 5th 1941 to Mable (Meek) and Howard Richmond on a farm in Tampico IL. Bill joined the United States Air Force in 1959 as a Fabricator Machinist until 1962, when he then joined the Air Force Reserves until 1965.   On April 19th 1969. Bill married his late wife Lois (Vary/Wolber), and her six children. Bill worked for the Illinois...

Kenneth E. Bomleny, 95, of Tampico, returned to the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Kenneth was born on September 24, 1926 in Annawan, the son of Constant and Sadie (Croegaert) Bomleny. A lifelong farmer, he served in the US Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War.  He was stationed mainly at the Fort Lewis Army Base near Seattle, WA.  Kenneth was a devout Catholic and a lifelong member of St. John’s Catholic...

Todd F. Hermeyer, 51 of Ohio, IL died Saturday November 27, 2021. He was born on August 30, 1970 in Princeton, the son of Paul C. and Genevieve (O’Brien) Hermeyer and was a graduate of Ohio High School. Survivors include his daughter, Haleigh (Walker) Howell of Amboy; his sister, Paula Reynolds; his brothers: Greg (Kathy) Hermeyer, Kirby (Cindy) Hermeyer and Tim (Kathy Jean) Hermeyer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother in law Don Reynolds. A gathering of...

Susan D. Epperson, daughter, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on November 26, 2021. Born on January, 18 1942 to Walter and Marion Sullivan in Aurora, Illinois. Sue attended TCU and the University of Illinois, where she met Lew in 1962, and they were married on June 9, 1963. As a couple, and then a family, Sue followed Lew through his career in the USAF, lived throughout the United States, and travelled the world. She was a remarkable woman and homemaker...

Gloria Ann Gonigam, 92 of Walnut, died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Heritage Health in Walnut.   Gloria was born on March 17, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Axel and Anna (Dinter) Carlson. She married George Gonigam on June 12, 1949 in Aurora. He preceded her in death on November 23, 2006. Gloria worked as a real estate broker for many years. She was a member of the Walnut United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in their choir. She was also charter member of the Walnut...

Ronald E. Wolf       Ronald E. Wolf, age 77, of Walnut, died Sunday November 21, 2021, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.                   Ron was born January 30, 1944 in Chicago, the son of Edwin and Ethel (Kunde) Wolf.  He graduated from Walnut High School in 1962 and then served in the US Army Reserves.  On July 25, 1965 Ron married Cheryl Sabin at Messiah Lutheran...