Eleanor Branz
Eleanor Mary Branz, 99, Fairbury and formerly of Forrest, died at 12:08 a.m. Jan. 28 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Corrine Blissard officiating. Burial will be in Mt Hope Cemetery, Sibley.
Visitation will be one hour preceding the service Tuesday at the memorial home. The family suggests memorials be given to Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury or St. Paul Lutheran Church, Forrest.
Mrs. Branz was born June 30, 1917 in Cropsey the daughter of C. Ray and Ruby B. Alford Ward. She married Lyle Emil Branz on Nov. 1, 1941 in Cropsey. He preceded her in death January of 1996.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Edward Ward and two sisters, R. Irene Sweet-Zeller & Gladys Elliott.
Mrs. Branz had been a hairstylist in the Forrest and Fairbury area for over 45 years. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Forrest.
An online guest registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
Mary Haag
Mary Alice Haag, 97, of Cullom. passed away Jan. 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Evenglow Inn in Pontiac.
Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cullom. A visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the church in Cullom. Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery, Cullom. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Cullom is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Alice was born on June 20, 1919 in Chatsworth, a daughter of Clinton and Minnie (Lighty) Serene. She married Marlin Edward Haag on Feb. 19, 1937 in Cullom. He passed away Sept. 21, 1989.
Surviving are sons: Dewaine “Dewey” (Marie) Haag of Emington and David (Marsha) Haag of Kempton; sister-in-law, Jackie Serene of Clifton; six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gerald Serene.
Mary Alice was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cullom, WELCA and served as their president for a time, served as a leader of the Happy Helper 4-H Club, was a member of the Home Bureau and the American Legion Auxiliary.
She enjoyed singing in the church choir, was an avid Cubs and Bulls fan. She always made time to follow all her grandchildren in their activities. She enjoyed dancing with her friends and her trips to Naples, Fla.
This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at calvertmemorial.com.
Leona Stow
Leona Louise Stow, 89, of Piper City formerly of Chatsworth passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Feb. 3 at Piper City Rehab and Living Center.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at Chatsworth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chatsworth Sesquicentennial Fund. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Chatsworth is handling arrangements for the family.
Leona was born Aug. 6, 1927 in Martinton a daughter of Randalph and Eva (Dusenberry) Lade. She married Hiram “Stubby) Stow on April 6, 1947. He passed away on Oct. 17, 1982.
She is survived by her siblings: Thelma Mason and Donald (Carolyn) Lade both of Chatsworth, Betty White of Sheldon, and Charles Lade of Pontiac; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings: Merle Lade, Dorothy Lee, Louise York, and Gerald Lade.
Leona worked at Nichols Homeshield for many years until her retirement.
This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at calvertmemorial.com.
