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Fans in Malibu and around the world were stunned to learn Monday of the unexpected death of rock ‘n’ roll legend Tom Petty. The Malibu resident was rushed late Sunday to UCLA—Santa Monica hospital after suffering cardiac arrest at his…

The Hall of Famer ruled classic rock with hits going back to the 1970s.

He dominated rock for decades with a sound that mixed punk, blues and psychedelia.

Mr. Talabani spent much of his life fighting for the cause of the Kurds of northern Iraq.

He co-wrote books by Patti LuPone, Esther Williams, Dan Rather and Bob Barker.

By reviving forgotten folk songs, Mr. Paley was a notable influence on Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead.

A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, Debbie Richards, age 61, of Jackson, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 with her family at her side. She was born January 8, 1956 to the…

Suzanne Kaufman, 61, of Bloomington, passed away Monday (Oct. 2, 2017) at home.

Susan Marie Cufaude, 90, of Bloomington, passed away at midnight Saturday (Sept. 30, 2017) at Luther Oaks, Bloomington.

Maxine M. Stephens, 90, of Bloomington, passed away Sunday (Oct. 1, 2017) at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.

Margaret R. Kraft, 76, of Bloomington, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Monday (Oct. 2, 2017) at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, after a brief illness.

FORSYTH -- JoAnna Logan, 78, of Forsyth, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

It is with great sadness that the family of Josette Donnelly, 80, of Melbourne, Fla., announces her passing on Sept. 27, 2017, in Palm Bay, Fla., after an unexpected illness.

DECATUR -- Paula Rena Hamilton-Bond, 53, of St. Louis, Missouri formerly of Decatur, Illinois; wife of David Bond.

Helen Patricia Frantz, 87, of rural Saunemin, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Sept. 26, 2017, at her childhood home, rural Saunemin.

Cashmer, Margaret, 11 a.m. at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac.

Ambrose, Joseph J., 90, LeRoy, 11:25 a.m. Monday (Oct. 2, 2017) at his home. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, LeRoy.

CARBONNEAU, Faye, 84, Decatur, 11 a.m. in Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Eileen Eloise Orr Read, 90, of Piper City, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 30, 2017) at Piper City Rehab and Living Center, Piper City.

DECATUR -- Facelli L. "Faye" Drummer departed this life on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at her residence.

Denny Robert Chestney, 76, of Bloomington, passed away Thursday (Sept. 28, 2017) at his home. His companion, Bonnie Alkire, was at his side.

DECATUR -- Adrian “Adro” Chatman, 21, of Decatur departed this life on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Adrian was born on January 23, 1996 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Angelique Chatman and Anthony Ewing Sr.

Bernyce Taylor, 96, of Bloomington, passed away at 8:04 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 28, 2017) at Heartland Health Care Center, Normal.

Benjamin Luther Moore, Ph.D., of Bloomington, was 77 years old when he succumbed to complications from lung cancer on Sunday (Oct. 1, 2017) at his home.

Thomas, Gladys Jan. 10, 1923 - Sept. 22, 2017 Gladys Thomas, 94, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, died on Sept. 22, .....

Rowell, Brenda Denise Feb 13, 1964 - Oct 3, 2017 Brenda Denise Rowell, 53, of Sarasota, FL, died on Oct 3, 2017. Funeral arrangements .....

Robinson, Anthony Mar 22, 1985 - Sept. 25, 2017 Anthony Robinson, 32, of Palmetto, FL, died on Sept. 25, 2017. Visitation will be held .....

Rizzo, Dave Angelo May 14, 1987 - Sept. 29, 2017 RIZZO, Dave Angelo On Friday, September 29, 2017, David Rizzo passed away after a .....

Pruyn, Rosa Lee B. April 30, 1926 - Sept 1, 2017 Rosa Lee B. Pruyn, 91, of Nokomis, Florida, died on Sept 1, 2017. .....

Pietsch, Robert E. "Bob" Feb 4, 1934 - Sept 12, 2017 Robert "Bob" E. Pietsch, 83, died September 12, 2017. Born in Chicago, IL, .....

Parker, Charles Edward 'Ed' Sep 16, 1947 - Oct 1, 2017 Charles Edward 'Ed' Parker, 70, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Houston, TX, died .....

Mooney, Darlene Carol Aug 17, 1946 - Oct 2, 2017 Darlene Carol Mooney, 71, passed away peacefully on October 2 at her home in .....

McCall, Claretha O. Mar. 4, 1948 - Sep. 27, 2017 Claretha O. McCall, 69, of Sarasota, FL, was called home on Sep. 27, 2017. .....

Luce, Carole July 19, 1938 - October 2, 2017 Carole Luce, 79, of Sarasota, Florida, died on October 2, 2017. Funeral arrangements by: Your .....

LaRoche, George Mar. 6 1930 - Sept. 29, 2017 George LaRoche, 87, of Palmetto, FL, formerly of Brazil, IN, died on Sept. 29, 2017. .....

Laramee, Constance Lorna Dec 13, 1936 - Oct 2, 2017 Constance Lorna Laramee, 81, of Venice, Florida, died on Oct 2, 2017. Funeral arrangements .....

Krug, Dennis Dec. 25, 1944 - Oct. 2, 2017 Dennis Krug, 72, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, died on Oct. 2, 2017. .....

Kohel, Jennifer K. June 18, 1966 - Oct. 2, 2017 Jennifer K. Kohel, 51, of Parrish, Florida, formerly of Texas, died on Oct. 2, .....

Heikila, Richard July 10, 1959 - Aug 1, 2017 Richard Heikila, 58, of Sarasota, Florida, died on Aug 1, 2017. Funeral arrangements by: Your .....

Harris,, George F. Jan. 29, 1945 - Oct. 2, 2017 George F. Harris,, 72, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Plainfield, New Jersey, died on .....

Gannett, Gloria J. July 16, 1944 - Sept 28, 2017 Gloria J. Gannett, 73, of Bradenton, Florida, died on Sept 28, 2017. Funeral arrangements .....

Dandino, Joan Marie Oct 14, 1960 - Sept 28, 2017 Joan Marie Dandino, 56, of Sarasota, Florida, died on Sept 28, 2017. Funeral arrangements .....

Coons, Robert L. May 22, 1933 - Oct 3, 2017 Robert L. Coons, 84, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Lincoln, IL, died on Oct .....

Collins, Patricia A. Feb 22, 1941 - Aug 30, 2017 Patricia A. Collins (Sangster) passed peacefully in Sarasota on August 30, 2017. Patti worked .....

Carter, Christine Sept 28, 1925 - Oct 1, 2017 of Sarasota, Florida, formally of Bradenton, passed on October 1, 2017. Visitation, 6-8 pm, Friday, .....

Canfield, Jr., Don Denton March 15, 1928 - Oct. 2, 2017 Don Denton Canfield, Jr. passed away Monday October 2, 2017. He graduated from .....

Barrett, Zachary Joe June 4, 1996 - Sept. 27, 2017 On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Zachary Joe Barrett passed away at the age of .....

Margie Spring LeeLAKE CITY -- Mrs. Margie Spring Lee, 85, wife of the late Alva Evan Lee, died Monday, October 2, 2017, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral service will be at…

Hugh Blair BryanHARTSVILLE -- Funeral services for Hugh Blair Bryan, 69, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 1, 2017 at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. The Rev. William B. "Bill" Oldland will officiate with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. The…

Bobby Lee Tucker Sr.DARLINGTON -- Bobby Lee Tucker, Sr., 86, of Darlington died on Monday, October 2, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the First Church of God in Darlington. Burial…