Claire Bryant
Claire M. Bryant, 89 formerly of Normal, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.
Claire’s service will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington with Rev. Vaughn Hoffman officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Community Cancer Center, Normal.
Claire was born on August 20, 1927 in Winnipeg, Canada, the daughter of Claremont and Nellie (Tipping) Crouch. She married Harold Dean Bryant on August 31, 1946 in Fayetteville, NC. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1966.
Claire is survived by her children; James (Mary) Bryant of Richmond, Virg., Deanne (John) Wheat of Bloomington, Margie (Wayne) Dillow of Normal and Julie Bryant of Normal; grandchildren Chris Bryant, Staci Sandoval, Holly Brown, Bryan Dillow, Jaime Mendez, Chad Boyd, Nicole Dillow and Jackie Boyd; great grandchildren Austin, Luis, Gena, C.J., Makayla, Gabi, Jorge, Andrew, Adam, Angus, Killian, Olivia, Sarah, Noah, Cohen and Aaron; brothers and sisters Wally (Mabel) Crouch of Normal, Royce Crouch of Hudson, Evelyn Dodge of Omaha, Nebraska, Lorna Winnell of Bloomington, Marjorie (Dave) Paternoster of Bloomington, Judy James of Normal and Sandra (Jerry) Spence of Hudson.
She is preceded in death by one grandchild; Jonathan Wheat and one brother Larry Hummer.
Claire attended Normal Community High School and went to work for Beich Candy Company, later known as Nestle, as a machine operator. She retired from Nestle’s in 1992. Claire was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and was a retired member of the Tobacco Bakery Confection Union. She served as a Steward and Officer for the Trades and Labor Assembly, traveling to conventions. She also served as election judge and was a Precinct Committee Member working tirelessly for the Democratic Party in McLean County for over 40 years. Claire enjoyed traveling with her family and sisters, a favorite memory was traveling to Europe to visit her son’s family, she also was a diehard Cardinals Fan.
Claire touched many young lives over the years through her leadership and mentoring young boys and girls through her work with the VFW’s youth organizations in McLean County.
Though she enjoyed working on the committees and mentoring young kids, what was most important to her was her family.
Claire will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.
Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com.
Everett Hendren
Everett Hendren, 90, Bloomington, died on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Bloomington Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Everett was born March 7, 1927, in LeRoy, Ill., the son of Sidney and Mabel Hendren. He is survived by a brother Merle Hendren, Normal, Ill.; son John (Kathleen Haas) Hendren, Lodi, Wisc.; stepson Michael (Darla) Jones, Bloomington; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, one of whom he helped raise, Michael Spiller, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Faye Thomas, parents, four brothers, five sisters, and two great-grandchildren.
Everett was one of 19 founding members of the Eastview Christian Church where he attended for the last 62 years. He owned Hendren’s Grocery in Normal and Stanford and later retired from Wal-Mart in Normal. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Services will be held at Eastview Christian Church at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 7. Following the service burial will be held at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Eastview Christian Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com.
June Watt
June E. Watt, 61, Fairbury, died at 6:58 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2017 at her residence in Fairbury.
Her funeral will be 10:00 am Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury with Pastor Ann Champion officiating. Burial will be in Avoca Twp. Cemetery, Fairbury. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday and 9-9:45 a.m. Tuesday also at the memorial home. The family suggests memorials be given to the First United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
June was born March 16, 1956 in Fairbury the daughter of Merle “Dude” and Elenore Haab Ricketts.
Survivors include her mother, Elenore Ricketts, Fairbury; son, Jason (Marcia Cook) Hoffman, Lincoln; two daughters, Abby (Wayne) Maurer, Forrest; Mica (Stephen) Young, Sibley; brother Edward Ricketts, sister, Caryl (Jerry) Hoffman, both of Fairbury; sister-in-law, Brenda Ricketts, Watseka; brother-in-law, Keith Chambers, Forrest; 6 grandchildren, Mercedes, Gage and Skylar Maurer, Keiragan, Carson and Tate Young; 2 great grandchildren, Lacey & Luke Payton.
She is preceded by her father, Merle, two brothers, Daryl and Gary; sister Tammy Chambers, sister-in-law Kristy Ricketts, and great grandson Reagan Payton.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Fairbury.
A guest registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
Nola Wilson
Nola I. Wilson went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 3 at 4:10 a.m. at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2017 and 9-9:45 a.m. Wednesday followed by the funeral at 10:00 am all at the First Baptist Church, Fairbury. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is assisting with arrangements.
She was born on May 18, 1923 on a farm south of Fairbury to Dan and Tillie (Roth) Huber. She married Cloyd J. Wilson on October 7, 1945. He passed away on February 26, 2005.
Surviving are her children, Doris Sands, Fairbury; Bob (RaeAnne) Wilson, Bloomington; four grandsons, Eric (Victoria) Sands, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Greg (Jean) Sands, DuBois, Pa.; Todd (Brigid) Wilson, Centreville, VA; and Scott (Samantha) Wilson, Ft. Knox, Ky.; 15 grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Nola enjoyed traveling, reading, and visiting with her family and friends. She had a deep personal relationship with her Savior, and was a member of First Baptist Church. She will be truly missed by all those who loved her.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, or Fairview Haven Retirement Community, both of Fairbury.
A guest registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
