John Robert Hardisty
John Robert Hardisty, 94 of Chenoa formerly of Gridley, passed away at 3:48 pm, Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2017 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa; with Pastor Debbie Honegger officiating. Burial will follow at 3 pm, Friday in Glade City Cemetery, Blandinsville.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to Chenoa United Methodist Church or Advocate BroMenn Hospice, Normal.
Mr. Hardisty was born July 2, 1922 in Blandinsville; the son of Harry and Dorothy (Meriwether) Hardisty Sr. He married Dorothy Auble on June 30, 1950 in Ord, NE. His wife preceded him in death on November 23, 2000. His parents and one sister, Natalie McConnell also preceded him in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Cindy (Dan) Reynolds of St. Charles; Marcia (Paul) Blackledge of Blandinsville; one brother, Harry (Shirley) Hardisty Jr. of Tyler, TX; three grandchildren, Brieanna (Lance) Foster, Matthew and Samuel Blackledge; three great grandchildren and many loved nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hardisty was a retired school teacher at Gridley Elementary School. His next career was with the Bloomington Water Treatment Plant as a chemist. Later he worked at Bloomington YWCA and was honored for his service there.
He was an active member of Chenoa United Methodist Church and in his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family, volunteering at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community, Chenoa and playing piano.
Online condolences left for the family and a guest registry are available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
Val Orsowy
Valerie “Val” Lynn Edwards Orsowy, 58, of Chatsworth, Ill. passed away on 1:54 p.m. at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, Ill. with her loved ones by her side.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Chatsworth United Methodist Church with Rev. Roosevelt Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the church also. Val was a diehard Cub’s fan; the family has requested casual sports attire be worn to her visitation and funeral. Burial will follow services at Chatsworth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Chatsworth Fire and EMS.
Val was born January 1, 1959 in Fairbury, Ill. a daughter of James and Shirley (Lang) Edwards.
She is survived by her children: Mitch (Julie) Dohman and Malerie (Kurtis) Orsowy both of Pontiac, Ill.; siblings: Terri (Rick) Perkins and Randy Edwards both of Chatsworth; her grandchildren: Skylar, Cody, Riley, Brendan, Daylen, Braylen, and one on-the-way; her life partner: Scott Thomsen of Chatsworth, along with their dog: Anny and cat: Frosty. She was greeted into Heaven by her parents who preceded her.
Val was educated in the Chatsworth schools. She loved Chatsworth and worked for Quanex-Homeshield for over 30 years doing various fabricating jobs. Her coworkers were her “extended family” and she loved them all.
She enjoyed being outside in the sun, boating, camping, spending time with family and friends, and watching the Cub’s win the World Series. Val loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the entire nursing staff and the doctors in the CCU at OSF St. Joseph Hospital for their exceptional care and support that they showed the entire family during our time there.
This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at calvertmemorial.com.
