Marion E. Wainwright, 93, of Clifton passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 4, 1931 in Posen, IL, the daughter of Walter and Josephine (Kolodziej) Stolarz. She married Robert B. Wainwright Sr. in Harvey, IL, on May 7, 1955 and he preceded her in passing on August 22, 2014.

She is survived by one son, Daniel (Rebecca) Wainwright of Clifton; four daughters, Ann (Mark) McNabb of Marion, Carol Wainwright of Bourbonnais, Diane (Eugene Briner) Dircks of Dwight, and Marilyn Wainwright of Clifton; twelve grandchildren, Laura (Josh) Benningfield, Dana (Matt) Uddleson, Charles Wainwright, Brandy Beaver, Marilyn (Derek) Schultz, Madison (Jimmy) Zaid, Triston (Leah) Dircks, Zachary (Jennifer) Wainwright, Mitchell (Michelle) Wainwright, Tyler Robison, Benjamin Robison, and Jeremiah Norris; nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and many more who called her Grandma.

She was preceded in passing by her parents; husband, Robert B. Wainwright Sr.; three brothers; four sisters; and one son, Robert B. Wainwright Jr.

Mrs. Wainwright was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton. She enjoyed dancing, reading, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, attending musicals and plays, and attending to her flower gardens. Marion loved catching frogs with her grandsons and visiting with her family and friends.

Memorial visitation will be on Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 11:00-1:00 pm at St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Hall in Clifton. Memorial mass will immediately follow next door at 1:00 pm at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Fr. Vern Arseneau will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Clifton.

Memorials may be made to Uplifted Care.

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Jose De Jesus “Chuy” Camarena Sanchez, 68, of Onarga passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at his residence. He was born on December 31, 1955 in Guanajuato, Mexico, a son of Jose De Jesus and Maria (Sanchez) Camarena Lara and they preceded him in death.

Chuy is survived by his partner of 37 years, Josefina Alvarado of Onarga; four children, Anna Camarena of Chicago, Jesus Camarena of Onarga, Erica Camarena of Onarga, and Maria Gaytan of Onarga; siblings, Teresa (Ramiro) Camarena of Nevada, Luis (Rosa) Camarena of Onarga, Javier (Blanca) Camarena of Gilman, Carlos (Aurora) Camarena of Nevada, Dolores (Pedro) Camarena of Oklahoma, Lorena (Amando) Camarena of Kankakee, Maria (Fernando) Camarena of Oklahoma, Manuel (Araceli) Camarena of Oklahoma, Elise (Miguel) Camarena of Florida, Liliana Camarena of Gilman, and Delia (Roberto) Camarena of Oklahoma.

Chuy was a member of Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Gilman. He loved music, karaoke, and especially the guitar. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, working on projects, restoring old vehicles, and loved providing for his family. Chuy worked for B & R Welding in Onarga.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Gilman with Fr. Santiago Corona officiating. Burial will follow in the Onarga Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family’s wishes.

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Robert L. Donohue, 98, of Watseka passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his residence.

Bob was born on September 2, 1925 in Oxford, IN, the son of Clarence and Anna Donohue.

Mr. Donohue was a veteran of the U.S. Army Corps during World War II. He owned and managed Donohue Fertilizer in Sheldon for fifty-two years. Bob served on the boards of Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, Shewami Country Club, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was also a member of St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka, Watseka Knights of Columbus #4391, Watseka American Legion Post #23, and Watseka Elks Club.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Donohue; ex-wife, Ellaretta Ziemer; two brothers, Bill and Cyril Donohue; one step-daughter, Carol Joan Wollinsky; two brothers-in-law, Frank Donohue and Jack Murray; one sister-in-law, Arlene Donohue; and one step-son in-law, David Phillippe.

Surviving him are two sons, Michael (Shirley Stevens) Donohue of Crossville, TN and John (Pat Warren) Donohue of Watseka; two step-daughters, Judith Phillippe of Champaign and Karen Jayne (Robert) Allie of Land O’ Lakes, FL; two sisters, Mary Lou Donohue of Lafayette, IN and Jane Ann Murray of Fairfield, OH; one sister-in-law, Phyllis Donohue of Sheldon; seven step-grandchildren; and fifteen step-great grandchildren; and one step-son in-law, Robert Wollinsky.

Visitation will be from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024 at St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Edmund with Rev. Michael Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka with graveside military rites by Watseka American Legion Post #23.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice in Watseka.

Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

Glenn A. Saathoff, 71, of Ashkum passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth.

He was born on January 11, 1953 in Watseka, the son of Elmer and Esther (Lauterbach) Saathoff. He married Alice Meister on April 26, 1980 in Danforth and she survives.

Other survivors include one daughter, Erica (Jimmy) Dehm of Fairbury; two grandsons, Hudson Dehm and Parker Dehm; and one sister, Shirley Roach of Ashkum.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Elmer Saathoff Jr.; and one sister, June Cole.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and dirt car racing. Glenn worked in the Maintenance Department at Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home near Clifton.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton with Rev. Pete Hinrich officiating.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

Memorials may be given to Hudson and Parker’s College Fund or the Donor’s Choice.

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Daniel G. Barry, 65, of Martinton passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born on July 25, 1958 in Joliet, the son of Clement and Joan (Youtz) Barry. Dan married Patricia Whitehead on May 14, 2011 in Watseka.

He is survived by his wife, Patty of Martinton; one daughter, Lauren (Ryan) Krokson of Monee; step-children, Michael A. Hill of Watseka, Zachary R. (Kristina) Hill of Milford, and Stephanie (Nathan) Bernard of Danforth; step-grandchildren, Christopher, Hudson, Brayleigh, Owen, Juniper, and George; siblings, Jeremiah F. Barry of San Diego, CA, Douglas P. Barry of Georgia, Marilyn Mulcahy of Kankakee, Leo (Janet) Barry of St. George, Marian Barry of Arizona, Bernadette (Barbara Drinkrow) Barry of Bloomington, IN, and Nicholas Barry of Bourbonnais; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joel and Darlene Whitehead of Attica, IN; one brother-in-law, Roy Peabody of Boston, MA; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Margaret Barry and Madonna Jean Barry; one sister-in-law, Karen Barry; and one brother-in-law, Leonard Mulcahy.

Dan was a member of Old Fashion United Baptist Church in Independence, IN. He enjoyed cooking, golfing, mowing lawn, the Detroit Tigers, and the LA Chargers. He loved spending time with his family. Dan enjoyed going to church and even at his poorest of health, he always wanted to attend Sunday Services.

He was an engineer at MTS and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with Joel Whitehead and Ron Geyer officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Watseka American Legion Post #23.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

Memorials may be given to Old Fashion United Baptist Church in Independence, IN or the Fisher House Foundation.

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James Lowell “Ham” Hamilton, 86, of Cissna Park passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at his home.

He was born on October 13, 1937 in Watseka, the son of John R. and Mary Ellen (Coughenour) Hamilton. He married Mary Margaret Kane on November 8, 1958 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Piper City and she survives.

Other survivors include, one son, James L. (Lisa) Hamilton Jr. of Ogden; two daughters, Michelle Marie (Doug) Maris of Atlanta, IL and Dr. Marcia Ellen Hamilton of San Diego, CA; five grandchildren, Amanda (Mel) Summers, Jacob Hamilton, Michaela (Joe) Mantarian, Dylan Maris, and Mariah Maris; and one brother, John Burl Hamilton of Gilman.

Ham was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Jeffery Hamilton and Joseph Hamilton.

He was a 1955 graduate of Gilman High School. Ham worked as a track welder for the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. He later taught track welding for the railroad in Champaign. Ham was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gilman, Knights of Columbus, and Ducks Unlimited. He was an avid hunter, golfer, and fisherman.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gilman with Fr. Mike Powell officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Gilman.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman.

Memorials may be given to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gilman.

Please share a memory of James Lowell at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.

Shirley Mae Denoyer, 87, of Paxton and formerly of the Clifton area, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on January 9, 1937 in Martinton, a daughter of Philip J. and Florence (Ponton) Ponton. She married Harold E. Denoyer on August 14, 1954 in L’Erable and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2003.

She is survived by seven sons, Joseph (Elizabeth) Denoyer of KS, Jeffrey (Monica) Denoyer of Watseka, Robert (Misty) Denoyer of Buckley, Timothy (Keith Smith) Denoyer of Champaign, Russell “RD” (Barb) Denoyer of Watseka, Joshua (Amy) Denoyer of Sheldon and Mike (Lisa) McCary of Topeka, KS; one daughter, Christina (Alec) Anderson of Rantoul; one daughter-in-law, Stephanie Denoyer of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Shawn Denoyer, Drew Denoyer, Sarah Denoyer, Rachell Denoyer, Dakota Denoyer, Tanner Denoyer, Hannah Denoyer, Elijah Denoyer, Nicole Smith, Jesse Denoyer, Amber Medellin, Nicholas Denoyer, Stephanie Blaser, Mckinzie Denoyer, Jeremiah Denoyer, Cheyenne Denoyer, Justin Denoyer, Zeke Denoyer, and Kayleigh McCary; and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Shirley was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clifford Pete Ponton and Russell Ponton; two sisters, Velma LaMontagne amd Dorothy Rasmussen; one son, Tony Denoyer; and two grandchildren, Shane Denoyer and Dalton Denoyer.

She enjoyed shopping with her daughter and loved her family.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, June 17, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L’Erable with Fr. Doug Hauber officiating. Burial will follow the funeral at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in L’Erable.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

Memorials may be given to the Family’s Wishes.

Please share a memory of Shirley at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.

Marjorie R. Anderson, 94, of Watseka went to her eternal home June 9, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born April 24, 1930 in Beaverville Township, the daughter of Roy and Laura Winslow Purdy. She married Glenn R. Anderson March 19th, 1950 in Morocco, IN. He preceded her in death on October 27th, 1995. In her earlier school years she was educated in Iroquois County and graduated from Morocco High School in 1948.

She is survived by three children. Arlyn ( Theresa ) Anderson, Milford, Sharolyn ( Bob) VanHoveln, Milford, and Dennis ( Nancy ) Anderson of Champaign. She has eight grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly. Preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers and two sisters.

She worked side by side on the farm with Glenn for many years while raising three children. She went to work at the Per Pak Corporation after a devastating farm loss and worked there for many years. She also enjoyed working at the Donovan High School as head cook for several years. She loved doing things for others and loving on her friends and family. She loved nature and feeding the birds. Her hobbies included collecting recipes, sewing, and quilt making.

She was a member of the Donovan Methodist Church where she was a choir member and belonged to the Martha Class hosting many ladies’ gatherings.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Christopher Francis will officiate. Burial will follow at Beaver Cemetery near Donovan.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday, from 9:00-10:00 am.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

Please share a memory of Marjorie at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.

Jean Price, 83, of Watseka passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.

Jean was born on November 4, 1940 in rural Watseka, the daughter of Florence (Boomgarden) Lease. She married Ronald Price on November 19, 1960 in Watseka.

She is survived by her husband Ron Price of Watseka; one daughter, Donna Orcutt of Watseka; one son, Steve (Jing) Price of Yorktown, VA; three grandchildren, Karli (Nick) Manahan of Buckley, Erika Orcutt of Woodland, and Eric (Emily) Price of Richmond, VA; four great-grandchildren, Madeline, Kale, Lilly, and Gavin; two sisters, Dorothy Page and Patti Umbel; and one brother, Danny Lease.

She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Chylee Price, two sisters, Rose Slater and Brenda Perry; and her mother and step-father, Florence and James Lease.

Jean was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, crossword and word search puzzles, watching the hummingbirds, and camping at Plato for many years.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until the 7:00 p.m. funeral service on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Iroquois Memorial Park in Watseka.

Memorials may be made to Shriners International or Prairie States Christian Camp in Watseka.

Please share a memory of Jean at www.baierfuneralhome.com.

True M. Glover, 81, of Watseka passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1942 in East Chicago, IN, the daughter of Olaf E. and Marjory (Smith) Glover and they preceded her in death in addition to one brother, Wesley and one sister, Joy.

She is survived by one sister, Gay Voss of Branson, MO; and eight nieces and nephews, Molly, Ronda, Lorna, Randy, Lynn, Leesa, Treesa and Reesa.

True was a member of the United Methodist Church in Milford and also Workers Unlimited. She loved going to the Country Theatre, attending church, singing, and working on crossword puzzles.

True’s family would like to extend a big thank you to the ARC of Iroquois County.

Cremation rites will be accorded by the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

Memorials may be made to the ARC of Iroquois County.

Please share a memory of True at knappfuneralhomes.com.

T. Lynn Lamie, 85, of Danforth passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth.

He was born on December 12, 1938 in Milford, a son of Kermit and Audrey (Lemenager) Lamie. Lynn married Elizabeth Collette on December 19, 1981 in Kankakee and she preceded him in death on August 26, 2020.

He is survived by one son, Jeff Lamie of Fremont, CA; two daughters, Nancy Smith of Clifton and Teri (Norm) Lancaster of Herrin; one step-son, Jason (Amber) Domke of Mt. Prospect; two sisters, Jackie Rabideau of L’Erable and Sharlene (Alan) Zima of Washington, GA; two brothers, Gary (Pat) Lamie of Chebanse and Jim (Leslie) Lamie of Cheyenne, WY; special friend, Russ Rosenboom of Chebanse; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lynn was also preceded in death by his parents.

Lynn enjoyed fishing, bicycling and taking rides to check on the crops in Iroquois County, as well as surrounding counties. He was a building contractor.

A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in L’Erable.

Please share a memory of Lynn at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.

Kathy Donnelly, 67, of Piper City, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Piper City Rehab & Living Center.

Kathy was born on November 2, 1956 to Harold & Joanne (Kregel) Luebchow and they preceded her in death along with one son Jason Kemnetz; one nephew Kaleb Luebchow; and several aunts and uncles.

She is survived by two daughters, Kelli Kemnetz of Peoria Heights and Kori (Dave) Giacometti of Buckingham; one son, Dylan Donnelly of Bloomington; one sister, Kaye (David) Schmidt of Thawville; two brothers, Kent (Amy) Luebchow of Buckley and Kevin Luebchow of St. Joe; 2 grandchildren, Gabe & Kyah; several aunts & uncles including John & Judy Goldenstein of Danforth and Dennis & Janice Kregel of Cissna Park; and many nieces & nephews including

Cody & Casey Schmidt, Micah, Jared & Austin Luebchow, and Alycia Carter & Aubrey Kaufman.

Kathy graduated in 1974 from Buckley-Loda High School. She loved listening to music and playing Bunco with her Bunco girls.

Cremation rites accorded by Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga and private burial will be held at a later date.

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Harold N. Juzeszyn, 77, of Frankfort passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his home. He was born on June 5, 1946 in Marburg, Germany, the son of Michal and Gertrude (Schmitz) Juzeszyn and they preceded him in death in addition to one son-in-law, David Rainey.

He married Bronislava “Bronys” Meiliunate on December 5, 2005 in Las Vegas, NV and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Michelle Rainey of Smyrna, GA and Christen Juzeszyn of Beecher; seven sons, Eric Juzeszyn of Joliet, Brian (Heather) Juzeszyn of Nesbit, MS, Ben (Tara) Juzeszyn of Beecher, Tom (Sarah) Kent of Clifton, Tim (Heather) Kent of Clifton, Vladislovas (Larysa) Sokolovskij of London and Felix (Larysa) Timukas-Juzeszyn of Bolingbrook; one brother, Roy (Cindy) Juzeszyn of Clifton; one sister, Dagmar (Paul) Farrell of Savannah, GA; and eleven grandchildren.

Harold was a Director of Information Technology and Engineering. He was a talented musician who played the trumpet, sax, and flute in the band, Instrumentally Speaking. Harold was a devoted Catholic, father, brother, and husband who loved spending time with his grandkids.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at St. Patrick Church in Kankakee (428 S. Indiana Ave.) with Fr. John Peeters officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Clifton.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

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Lois Parrish, 94, of Watseka passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Arcadia Care of Clifton.

Lois was born on December 18, 1929 in St. Anne, the daughter of George and Klazina (Vrolyk) Mulder and they preceded her in death. She married Lloyd Parrish on May 6, 1949 in St. Anne and he preceded her in death on May 20, 2005. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Gerald, George, Laverne, and Elwynne.

She is survived by four sons, Virgil (Janet) Parrish of Missouri, Roy (Sandra) Parrish of Texas, Rodney Parrish of Chatsworth, and Keith (Donna O'Shaughnessy) Parrish of Saunemin; three daughters, Jeanne (George) Nichols of Beaverville, Carol (Antonio) Moran of Momence, and Bonnie Craver of Pontiac; two sisters-in-law, Dianne Mulder of St. Anne and Judy Mulder of Kentucky; twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

Lois was a member of Centennial Christian Church in Watseka. She was a cook at Gilman Nursing Home for many years. She enjoyed cooking, reading, embroidery, and playing with her great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Rev. John Franklin will officiate. Burial will follow at GAR Cemetery in Watseka.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

Martha B. Stanton, 70 of Watseka passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 31, 2024 at St Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. She was born on May 14, 1954 in Los Gatos, CA a daughter of Philip and Frances (Kanzler) Buskirk. She married Dr. Richard D. Stanton in Santa Clara, CA on October 15, 1977 and he survives. Also surviving are one son- George (Jessica Crawford) Stanton of Springfield, IL; two daughters- Ruth Stanton (Eric Hengesbach) of Carmel, IN and Rebecca Stanton of Bloomington, IL; three grandchildren- Teddy Stanton, Clara and David Hengesbach-Stanton of Carmel, IN; three brothers- Charles Buskirk of CA, Philip Buskirk of FL, and James Buskirk of CA. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Martha graduated from Santa Clara University, was a retired school teacher, and served on the Watseka Public Library Board. She was an accomplished pianist and taught music for many years. Martha enjoyed quilting, gardening, baking, reading and developed a flair for artwork later in life.

Visitation will be on Friday June 7, 2024 from 3-5 pm at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and colorful attire is encouraged. Private burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Watseka Public Library.

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James H. “Jim” Neuschwander, 90, of Watseka passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on September 13, 1933 in Dakota, IL, the son of Harold and Alice (Hugelshoffer) Neuschwander. Jim married Nancy Kauth in Streater on June 29, 1958 and she preceded him in passing on November 22, 1988. He later married Delores Webb Hoppel in Donovan on August 11, 1990.

Surviving are his wife, Dee Neuschwander of Watseka; one son, Jeff (Lori) Neuschwander of St. Charles, MO; two daughters, Karen (Brad) Hutchinson of Morton, IL and Sara (Trevor) Hartman of Overland Park, KS; three stepchildren, Fonda Vickery of Athens, TN, Doug Hoppel of Indianapolis, IN, and Jason (Chrissie) Hoppel of Deltona, FL; one sister, Helen Clay of Dakota, IL; eighteen grandchildren, Jordan and Lucas Neuschwander, Marissa Wiegand, Bryce, Kelsi, Dylan, Macie, and Nicole Hutchinson. Mitchell and Nancy Dondlinger, Brandon Vickery, Katie Grant, Jamin Hoppel, Kaylee Hoppel, Donald Hoppel, and Krystina O’Quinn; and fourteen great grandchildren.

Jim was preceded in passing by his parents; his first wife, Nancy; one brother, Don Neuschwander; two sisters, Dorothy Mead and Carol Kromhout; and one daughter, Kathleen Sue Neuschwander.

Mr. Neuschwander graduated from the University of Illinois and later worked for over thirty-six years for the University of Illinois Extension Services. He was a member of Shewami Country Club where he enjoyed golfing. Jim loved playing cards, hunting, fishing, farming, and tending to his orchard. He enjoyed traveling, wintering in Florida, and spending time with his family and friends.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Donovan United Methodist Church in Donovan. Rev. Kevin Nourie will officiate. A graveside service will follow at Melvin Cemetery in Melvin, IL at 2:00 pm.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

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