Nicholas “Nick” Aaron Shelton, 53, of Bement, IL., passed away at 5:31 A.M., on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his residence in Bement. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 1:00 P.M., at the Hinds Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 348 N. Piatt St., Bement, IL. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Bement Township Cemetery, Bement. Memorial contributions can be made to the ...

John O Felt, 94, of Champaign, IL, passed away at 10:29 P.M., Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Accolade Healthcare of Savoy, arrangements are pending.

Elenor Jane Bair, 85, of Williamsville, IL, passed away on March 1, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Jane was born on August 15, 1940, in Elkhart, Illinois to Frank and Lena Plummer. The 10th of 10 children, those who knew Jane remember her for her smile, sense of humor, generosity and love of her children. After graduating from Elkhart High School, Jane spent most of her career working for the Child Support Division of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family ...

Mary “Kay” Howard, 73, of Hillsboro, IL., formerly of Pesotum, IL., passed away at 6:05 P.M., on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., at the St. Joseph's Cemetery, Pesotum, IL. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pesotum EMT and Fire Department. Kay was born on August 17, 1952 in Champaign, IL., a daughter of Joseph Francis and Billie Irene Turner ...

Roger W. Marshall, 78, of Atwood, IL., passed away at 5:51 P.M.,on Monday, February 2, 2026, at his residence in Atwood, IL. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 1:00 P.M., at the Hinds Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 348 N. Piatt St., Bement. The Rev. Marsha Frederick will officiate. Military rites will follow the services outside the funeral home by the Albert Parker Ameican Legion Post #620, Bement. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M., until time of ...

Dale L. Bertsch, 97, of Bement, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep at 11:58 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at The Villas of Holly Brook, Monticello, IL. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose quiet strength, soft smile, and dry humor endeared him to all who knew him. Dale was born on June 27, 1928, in Pana, IL, a son of John and Olga (Henschen) Bertsch. He grew up in Ohlman, IL, and came by his future vocation as a mechanic quite naturally by ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Amy Fair, a woman of boundless compassion for others and endless love for her family. Through her short journey of 66 years, she touched many lives with her friendship, kindness and unwavering catholic devotion. Amy was born on April 3, 1959 and was welcomed into Heaven on December 16, 2025. Amy had a passion for giving back to her community and was deep rooted in a town she cared about. Volunteering at the food pantry, making crafts ...

Joyce D. Baker, 94, of Bement, IL., passed away at 9:18 P.M.,on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., at the Bement Baptist Church, 748 S. Macon St., Bement. The Pastor Pat Tieman will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M., until time of services on Sunday at the church. Burial will immediately follow the services at the Bement Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be ...

Jerry Riley, 74, of Bement, IL., passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 1:38 P.M., at his residence in Bement. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M., on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Hinds Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 348 N. Piatt St., Bement. The Pastor Pat Tieman will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M., until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will follow the services and burial of the cremated remains will be at a ...

Janet M. Cahill Olson, of Mount Pleasant, Mich., passed away on September, 9, 2025, at her brother's home in Bement, IL. The emotional pain we feel from the sudden loss of Janet—our daughter/sister/aunt/friend—at the age of 64 hits hard, but it also draws us closer to one another. Janet was someone who always put everyone else before herself. She befriended the friendless, adopted homeless animals, and volunteered at homeless shelters and food pantries. Appropriately, donations ...