Obituaries: Rousey, King

Posted on February 6, 2015

Nelva Rousey

Nelva I. Rousey, 82, of Normal, formerly of Heyworth, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Heartland Health Care in Normal.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment will be at Funks Grove Cemetery in Funk’s Grove at a later date.

Memorials may be made to New Horizon Christian Church. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nelva was born on Feb. 26, 1932 in Wapella, a daughter to Thelma I. and Joseph J. Cisco Davis. She married Donald L. Rousey on Oct. 24, 1964 in Wapella. He survives.

She is survived by her husband, Donald; two sons, Tom Anderson of Bloomington, Joey Rousey of Minier; and six grandchildren, Michelle Doage, Veronica Smiley, Leisa Anderson, Greg Anderson, Emily Rousey, Linda Rousey and many great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are her parents; daughter, Lola; grandson JT and great-great grandson, Hayden.

Nelva was a member of New Horizon Christian Church in Heyworth. She was a homemaker her whole life. She enjoyed bowling, crafts and music.

The family wishes to thank the caring staff at Heartland Health Care of Normal and Compassus Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

 

Barbara King

Barbara Diane King, 69, of Chenoa, died at 7:40 p.m., Feb. 3at her residence in Chenoa.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a Celebration of Life service at 1 p.m., Friday at the River of Life Outreach in Meadows; with Pastor David Heath officiating.  Inurnment will take place at a later date in Ohio. There will be no public visitation.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home; Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara was born Feb. 22, 1945 in Chillicothe, OH; the daughter of John and Mary (Kohn) Miller.  Her parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.

Survivors include two sons, Michael King of Chenoa; Johnathan King of Streator; two grandsons, Michael King Jr. of Bloomington and Brandon King of Chenoa.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Barbara D. King.

An online guest book is available to leave messages and condolences for the family at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.

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