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BLOOMINGTON — Neva Jean “Jeanne” Legner, 91, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Bloomington, passed away Friday (March 3, 2017) at Casa de la Luz Hospice, Tucson, Ariz.

Florence A. Kolb passed away March 8, 2017, in Alexandria, Va.

Surrounded by her loving family, Delores “DeDe” D. Ghere, 79, of Rapid City, passed away on March 8, 2017, at Hospice of the Hills.

Alice M. Petranek, 105, of Belle Fourche died March 9, 2017, at Palms Country View in Belle Fourche.

DECATUR -- Jeffrey M. “Jeff” Piraino, 57, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Peoria, IL.

FAIRBURY — Mary Fern (Welch) Hoelscher, 76, of Decatur, formerly of Fairbury, passed away peacefully at her home at 8:56 p.m. Wednesday (March 8, 2017).

DECATUR -- Annamary Kirkpatrick, 71 years young, died peacefully with her family at her side on March 4, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

METAMORA — Kenneth “Kenny” A. Perhay, 74, of Metamora, formerly of Washington, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday (March 8, 2017) at his home, with his loving wife of 35 years by his side.

BLOOMINGTON — Former Bloomington resident Jimmy "Jim" Powell passed away Wednesday (March 8, 2017) at his home in Palm Bay, Fla.

Allison, John, 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pontiac.

Cremer, Judith K., 76, Pontiac, 5:15 a.m. Friday (March 10, 2017) at Evenglow Lodge Tjardes Health Center, Pontiac. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac.

Virginia "Ginger" Rodgers BrownGARDEN CITY -- Virginia "Ginger" Rodgers Brown, 64, died March 8, 2017. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Kannaday Funeral Home in Latta, SC. A private Memorial Service will be…

Tommy C. ParrottFLORENCE Tommy Claude Parrott, 85, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017, after an illness.Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 13, 2017, at Waters-Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Florence National Cemetery. The family will receive…

Rev. David Brice CokerRev. David Brice Coker, the widower of Josephine "Jho" Floyd Coker passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017. A Home Going Celebration with Military Honors will be 11AM, Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Maryville Pentecostal Holiness Church.…

Patricia Ann PopeFLORENCE Patricia Ann Collins Pope, 76, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, after an illness.A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home.She is survived by…

Maryann Blank LeeMaryann Blank Lee, age 47, of Turbeville, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her home.Born November 19, 1969 in Manning, S.C., she was the daughter of Richard Glenn Blank and Gladys Wentling Blank. In addition…

Marvin L. Hines Sr.FLORENCE -- Marvin LeRoy Hines, Sr, 88, died at his residence on March 10, 2017.A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2017 at the National Cemetery, Florence, SC. A time of visitation will…

Mack Thomas "Tommy" Gettis Jr.FLORENCE -- Funeral service for Mr. Mack Thomas "Tommy" Gettis, Jr. will be conducted 2PM Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Wayside Chapel Baptist Church, 1815 N. Cashua Dr., Florence. Interment will follow in the Nettles Cemetery…

ElijahPearsonDARLINGTON -- Funeral services for Mr. Elijah "Blue" Pearson of Darlington will be 2:00PM Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Darlington.Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Hartsville directed by Jordan Funeral Home, Inc. Mr. Pearson…

Dr. CheryleneGenisFuneral services for Dr. Cherylene "Cheryl" Genis will be conducted 11:00 AM today at Rehoboth Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. Burial will take place 1:00 PM, Monday, March 13, 2017 in Florence National Cemetery. She died on Monday, March…

DonaldMartinDILLON -- Donald Robert Martin 75, died March 8, 2017 at his residence. Funeral services will be announced later by Cooper Funeral Home.Don was born April 1, 1941 in Albany, NY to the late Robert Marion and Victoria Frances Peck…

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