Obituaries Wednesday November 23rd

James D. “Don” Roche, age 94 of Macomb, Illinois, formerly of Raritan, Illinois, passed away at 8:19 a.m. Monday November 21, 2016 at The Elms in Macomb. He was born January 5, 1922 near Stronghurst, the son of Timothy Arthur and Mary Winifred St. Ledger Roche. On August 23, 1944, he married Kathryn Wilsie Tully at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church near Raritan. She preceded him in death on November 22, 1999.

 

Don served as Postmaster in Raritan for over 35 years, retiring in 1992. He was a graduate of Stronghurst High School. He lived in Raritan most of his life, moving to Macomb in 2005. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed following the Robinson Illinois High School Maroons, Western Illinois Leathernecks, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. He was a member of Twin Oaks Golf Club in Blandinsville, Western Illinois Leatherneck Club, and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

 

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Anne (Jerry) Johnson of Tucson, AZ, two sons, J. Dwaine (JoElla) Roche of Macomb, Terry (Lynne) Roche of Robinson, IL, four grandchilren, Daria Roche Carlberg, Jennifer Bollman Warmbold, Tony Roche, and Laura Roche, seven great grandchildren, Marlana and Cassidy Warmbold, Nicholas and Nathaniel Carlberg, and Brody, Brasyn, and Alaca Roche. He was preceded in death by his wife, one grandson, Darek Roche, two brothers and five sisters.

 

There will be a Rosary recited at 3:30 p.m. Sunday November 27, 2016, followed by visitation with the family from 4:00 until 6:00 pm. at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. The Mass of Celebration will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday November 28th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church near Raritan, with Father Tom Otto as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Robinson High School Booster Club, Robinson, Illinois and The Elms of Macomb, Illinois. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

 

David Wayne Myers, 60, of Burlington, died at 9:30 AM Sunday, November 20, 2016, at his home.

 

Born October 19, 1956, in Mount Pleasant, he was the son of Donn Dennis and Doris Naomi Cox Myers. On February 28, 1991, he married Julie Ann Reynolds in Burlington.

 

David worked in detailing and maintenance.

 

He loved computers, watching movies, R-C cars, model cars, and spending time with his grandchildren.

 

Survivors include his wife, Julie; four grandchildren, Josh, Jensen, Jayden, Julian; two brothers, Denny Myers of Burlington and Herby Bindel of Missouri; one sister, Nancy Tucker of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Damian W. Myers; one brother-in-law, Jim Tucker; and his mother-in-law, Pat Reynolds.

 

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.

 

The memorial service for Mr. Myers will be 11:00 AM Monday, November 28, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Doolin officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the service.

 

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

 

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

 

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting David’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

 

Kathy Rinae Caldwell, 59, of Burlington, died at 6:30 AM Monday, November 21, 2016, at her home.

 

Born August 15, 1957, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Richard Floyd and Carol Marjorie Timmerman Cluney. She married Richard Caldwell in 1974. They later divorced.

 

Kathy was the owner of Kat’s Cleaning Solutions.

 

She enjoyed flowers, gardening, fishing, playing cards, taking walks in the country, and baking cupcakes for her friends. Kathy was very patient and enjoyed visiting with people.  She was an avid supporter of the Humane Society and enjoyed feeding and taking care of animals.

 

Survivors include her parents; two sons, Chad Caldwell & Quinton Smothers both of Burlington; two sisters, Jeannette Butts of West Burlington, Sharon (Richard) Wyett of Danville, one brother, Richard Cluney, Jr. of Danville; and several nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

 

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.

 

There will be no formal visitation or services.

 

Interment will be in Long Creek Cemetery at a later date.

 

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

 

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Kathy’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

 

Mary Jane Lillard, age 80, of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Monday November 21, 2016 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. She was born August 20, 1936 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Horace Elbridge and Bernice Rose Charter Smith. On December 7, 1952, she married Calbert Edwin “Cal” Lillard in Burlington, He preceded her in death on January 14, 2006.

Mary was Social Services Director at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst for several years. Earlier in life, she worked for Conifer and also IRC in Burlington. She loved music, flower gardening, family gatherings, and visiting with her friends. She was a member of the Stronghurst United Methodist Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Patricia (Frank) Piper of Monmouth, IL, Kelly Lillard of Surprise, AZ, Lori Russell of Stronghurst, one son, Charles (Debra) Lillard of London, KY, five grandchildren, Tracy Watson, Shawn Lillard, Channon Hanson, Brian Piper, Andrew Russell, eleven great grandchildren, and one sister, Judy Bielser of Gladstone, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson, Aaron Russell, one sister, Colleen Smith, and two brothers, Charles and James Smith.

The funeral for Mrs. Lillard will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday November 26, 2016 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials have been established for Stronghurst Ambulance Service, Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab, and Stronghurst United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com