John “Jack” Kennedy
FAIRBURY – John “Jack” Kennedy, 70, of Fairbury, Ill. passed away at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his home in rural Fairbury surrounded by his loving family.
Cremation rites have been accorded, and visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wed., May 3, 2017 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 am, Thursday, May 4, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chenoa with Father Carl LoPresti officiating. A family Inurnment will take place at South Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to Spence Farm Foundation or Prairie Central FFA.
Jack was born on December 5, 1946 in Ottowa, IL; the son of Michael P. and Velma (Schuette) Kennedy. His parents preceded him in death. He married Mary Hallinan on December 28, 1968 in Washington, Ill. His wife Mary survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Michael (Dana) Kennedy of Champaign; David Kennedy of Portland, Ore.; Matthew Kennedy of Forrest; six grandchildren, Claire, Patrick, James, Nora, Aiden and Allison Kennedy.
Jack graduated from Seneca High School in 1964. He earned Bachelor and Masters degrees from University of Illinois. Jack was involved with many areas of agriculture. He was an Ag teacher, later an Ag business banker at National Bank of Fairbury. As a consultant, he did land appraisals and tax preparation for his many farming clients. He had a deep love for farming and enjoyed the many clients he served throughout the years. He served on several boards including the Spence Farm Foundation and Prairie Central School Board.
He is deeply and sorely missed by all who know and love him.
An online guest book and registry are available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
Lois Ann Steidinger
FAIRBURY – Lois Ann Steidinger, 84 of Fairbury, formerly of Cropsey, passed away at 6:10 pm, Friday, April 28, 2017 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, May 1, 2017 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Private funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 also at the funeral home in Fairbury; with the ministers of the Christian Apostolic Church of Fairbury officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be directed to Fairview Haven Retirement Community or Southeastern Livingston County Ambulance Service, both of Fairbury.
Miss Steidinger was born June 7, 1932 in Fairbury; the daughter of Benjamin and Naomi (Alt) Steidinger. Her parents, one brother, Warren; one brother in-law, Vernon Edelman; and one great nephew, Andy Jon Strahm preceded her in death.
Survivors include three brothers, Arthur Steidinger of Cropsey; Ronald (Lucille) Steidinger of Fairbury; William Steidinger of Normal; two sisters, Ruth Edelman of Strawn; Louise (James)Menold of Sabetha, KS; 11 nephews, 6 nieces and 34 great nieces and nephews.
Miss Steidinger was employed at Fairbury Hospital, a homemaker, and a member of the Christian Apostolic Church of Fairbury.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Fairview Haven Retirement Community for the care given to Lois over the last 8 plus years. A special thank you to the staff of Advocate BroMenn Medical Center and Advocate BroMenn Hospice Care for their care during her last days.
An online guest registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
