Carrie Hall
Carrie G. Hall, 81, of Bloomington, passed away at 4:47 p.m. on July 11 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
Her memorial service will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington with Pastor Thomas Wirsing officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Inurnment will be will be in Florence National Cemetery in Florence, South Carolina at a later date next to her beloved husband. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Carrie was born on Aug. 31, 1933 in Tarheel, North Carolina, a daughter of Neill A. And Willie Evelyn Dowless Gooden. She married Charles M. Hall SGM (retired) US Army in August 1952 in Dillion, South Carolina. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1987.
Surviving are two sons, Charles M. (Mary) Hall, Jr. of Pittsburgh, N.C., and Jonathan H. (Debra) Hall of Champaign; a daughter, Carolyn (Steven) Hall Jiles of Arrowsmith; grandchildren, Benjamin Hall, Stephanie (Maciej) Jiles Zawierucha, Nathaniel Hall and Samuel Hall; and two sisters, Judy Jenkins of North Carolina and Patricia Chancellor of California.
In addition to her husband, Carrie is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James David Gooden.
Carrie was employed at JC Penney retiring after 20 years of service on May 1, 2015. She was awarded associate of the month in February 2015.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
“Nana” showed love and compassion to everyone she knew. She was always quick to smile and provide an encouraging word. She loved working at JC Penney, her coworkers and customers kept her feeling young. Carrie enjoyed traveling with her family. She loved the Lord and lived life to the fullest!
Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
Dorla Decker
Dorla M. Decker, 85 of Chenoa formerly of Galesburg died at 9:45 am, July 10 at Evenglow Inn, Pontiac.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside inurnment will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday in Chenoa Cemetery, Chenoa. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorials be directed to Evenglow Inn, Pontiac or the animal shelter of donor’s choice.
Dorla was born on Oct. 29, 1929 in Pontiac; the daughter of Lloyd H. and Lura Belle (Law) Pampel. She married Dean C. Decker on June 5, 1949 at the Graymont Baptist Church in Graymont. He preceded her in death on July 8, 2011.
Survivors include one daughter, Deana Boles (Tom Ruble) of Chenoa; one son: Kenneth (Lee) Decker of Strafford, Mo.; four grandchildren, Katie (Jacob) Houghton, Emmaline Decker, Christina Boles and Kathleen Boles and one sister, Donna Foard, Reno, Nev. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Lloyd W. Pampel and son in-law, Timothy Boles.
Mrs. Decker worked for the Chenoa School district in the cafeteria for many years and later in life she volunteered at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. The family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to Evenglow Inn, nurses and staff and the VITAS Innovative Hospice Care for the love and personalized attention given to their Mother and family while receiving their services.
An online guest registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
Harry Rosenberger
Harry Rosenberger, 85, of Chenoa, passes away at 7:15 a.m., July 11, Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community, Chenoa.
Funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa . Pastor Deb Honegger will be officiating.
Burial will be in Chenoa Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-8:00 p.m., Tuesday also at the funeral home and one hour prior to services.
Memorials may be made to Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community or OSF Foundation at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center.
Harry was born Aug. 21, 1929 in Weston, the son of Claude and Pansy Diffenderfer Rosenberger.
He married Mary Elizabeth Zimmerman on Feb. 8, 1949, at her parent’s home in rural Lexington. She passed away on June 28, 1995.
Surviving are two sons, Dennis Ray (Karen) Rosenberger of Colorado and Roger Lynn (Leanne) Rosenberger of East Peoria; one daughter, Carol Jean (Dr. Edward III) Pegg of Hudson; 11 grandchildren, Stacy (Jim) Rosenberger Robinson, Tammy (Jim) Rosenberger Blevins, Nikki (Kevin) Rosenberger Turek, Dr. Renne (Marc) Pegg Heng, Dr. Edward W. (Heather) Pegg IV, Christina “Bena” Pegg, Elizabeth K. Pegg, Robert A. Pegg, Katie (Mike) Rosenberger Sanders, Kylanne Rosenberger, Josiah (Ashley)Rosenberger; and three great-grandchildren, Jake and Sam Robinson, J. Andrew, Justin, Zachary Blevins, Molly and Thomas Turek, Madelynn, Edward V, Elliana Pegg, and Owen, Isaac, and Eli Sanders.
Also surviving are his two sisters, Nina Hardt McBroom and Justine (Loren) White; one brother, Clement “Bud” (Dorothy) Rosenberger; several nieces and nephews; and very close friend Ethel Regenold.
Harry was a lifetime farmer and general contractor.
He enjoyed hunting, golfing, bowling, pitching horseshoes and traveling.
He also loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Condolences and tributes may be made to the family at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
