Darrell Cameron
Darrell W. Cameron, 72, Heyworth, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at his home.
Darrell was born on July 22, 1945 in Bluford, Illinois. He is the son of Archie and Mary (Kirkpatrick) Cameron. He married Susan Hall on May 11, 1991 in Bloomington.
Darrell was a 1963 graduate of Webber Township High School. While in high school Darrell played on his high school Basketball team and he worked for Osborn’s Grocery Store, delivering groceries to customers in and around Bluford.
In 1964 Darrell moved to Bloomington and started working as a mechanic at Johnny Martin Chevrolet and later at Barker Motors. He later went to work as a Service Advisor for Rebbec Pontiac Buick in Normal.
Darrell started his lawn mowing and snow removal business in 1992. Darrell was always glad to help his customers at any time with any odd jobs.
Darrell retired from mowing to devote full time to his devoted wife (Susan) and beloved pet Sadie. He worked right by his wife’s side in their farming operation.
Darrell was most happy making his hand made Trivets then gifting them to friends and family on special occasions. He also loved spending time in his vegetable gardens, trap shooting, alongside his wife and beloved pet, friends and family.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Susan, Heyworth; beloved pet, Sadie, at home; two sons, Darren Cameron, Garland, TX and Brian Cameron, Leland, IL, three grandchildren, Courtney, Ian and Eli and two sisters, Audrey Wood, Bloomington and Myra Warner, Mt. Vernon.
Janice Long
Janice Long, 65 of Pontiac, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Heritage Health Care, Normal.
Janice’s service will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Normal with Rev. Jeffrey Henricks officiating. Following the service burial will be held at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. at the church on Tuesday.
The family has requested no flowers and that memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1510 N. Main Street, Normal, Illinois 61761.
Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
Janice was born on February 5, 1953 in Bloomington. She is the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Proctor) Beecher. She married Robert “Bob” Long on June 19, 1971 in Pontiac, IL.
Janice is survived by her mother, Margaret Beecher, Pontiac; her husband Bob Long, Pontiac; daughters, Traci (Trent) Shickel, Normal; Lisa (Trey) Price, Normal; Linda Long, Bloomington; grandchildren, Emily, Hayley, Rylee, Kaci, Chase and Connor; sister and brothers; Susan (Frank) Curtiss, Rowe, IL; Bryan (Karen) Beecher, Cornell, IL and Todd (Sandra) Beecher, Wapella and a special family friend, Ann Skeate.
Janice is preceded in death by her father and grandson, Tyler Price.
She is a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Normal. She dearly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.
