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Recent Services
Allen Nathaniel Louis, 50, of Princeton, passed away on March 11, 2023 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton.
Sandra Kay Sissel, 78, of Tiskilwa, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in OSF St. Clare Hospital, Princeton, surrounded by her family.
Services will be held Noon Wednesday in The Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Interment will follow in the Mt. Bloom Cemetery, Tiskilwa. Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday in the funeral home. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Sandra was born on September 3, 1944, in Walnut to Elmer "Andy" and Geraldine "Toots" (Larson) Andersen. She attended Tiskilwa High School. She married Gerald Sissel on October 27, 1961. She worked at Harper-Wyman, Lundeen's Tavern, the Tiskilwa State Bank and Guys and Gals Salon. She was a member of the Tiskilwa Community Church.
She is survived by: Her daughters, Pam (Tim) Armstrong of Utica and Paula Zumpano of Colchester, Connecticut; 5 grandchildren, Hailey, Nicole, Kristina, Gabriella and Olivia; her sister, Betty Jo Gustafson of Tiskilwa; and her beloved dog Wrigley.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Gerald, on October 12, 2001; her brothers, Ivan, Larry, and Robert; and a sister, Bonnie.
Memorials may be directed to the Tiskilwa Community Church.
Joseph Peter Bernardi, 92, of Ladd, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in the Hines VA Hospital on March 7, 2023.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the Nativity of Our Lord Church, Spring Valley with Fr. Scott Potthoff officiating. Interment will follow in the Ladd Cemetery with Military Honors. His family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Monday in the church. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi Funeral Home, Cherry. Private online condolences may be left for Joe's family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Joe was born on November 22, 1930 in Spring Valley to Donald J. and Mary L. (Ferrero) Bernardi. He was a graduate of St. Bede Academy. He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953 having attained the rank of Corporal. He married the love of his life, Mary Barbara Kasza, on December 29, 1951 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, LaSalle. They raised a large loving family and were blessed to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary together. Joe retired from the LaSalle NewsTribune after working more than 30 years. He was a member of the former St. Benedict Church, Ladd, a member of the Nativity of Our Lord Church, Spring Valley, the Ladd American Legion, and the Ladd Moose. He was instrumental in establishing the Illinois Valley Regional Airport, served as the first president of the Illinois Valley Flying Club, served as Trustee for the Village of Ladd, the Hall Township Board, and was on the Ladd North Central Bank Citizens Advisory Board. He also served on the Ladd Grade School Board for many years.
Joe enjoyed spending time at the Bernardi family cabin at Devil's Lake, Wisconsin, traveling, especially enjoying the winter months in Florida, flying, cooking, and playing cards, but most importantly, he adored his family and loved spending time with them.
He will be missed by: his children, Kathy (Steve) Kaufmann of Peru, James (Margaret) Bernardi of Ladd, John (Paige) Bernardi of Chillicothe, Lisa (Brad) Cooper of Dunlap, and Susan (Bob) Lucas of Spring Valley; 17 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and his sister Marie (Tom) Giordano of Ladd.
He is preceded in death by: his parents; his wife, Barbara on September 26, 2022; 2 brothers, Donald and Bernard Bernardi; a sister, Frances Victor; and one grandson, Brian Bernardi.
Tanner M. Galetti of Lansdowne PA, formally from Malden Il, passed away unexpectedly in his home in pennsylvania. Although he lived a short life he lived a full one. He was always smiling and goofing around. He was always ready for an adventure whether it was fishing and cooking on the fire pit, hiking through the woods or hopping off bridges with his friends. He cared tremendously for his family and his friends he considered "Family". He wore his heart on his sleeve and would offer the shirt off his back to someone in need. Although he traveled a dark path at times he never let it dull his shine, he was a bright soul. He was best known for sending people songs that he really liked, his love for sports and being a devoted Packers fan. He was a proud uncle and took his role as a big brother seriously. He never knew a stranger and befriended anyone in a heartbeat. He was that one person you could always count on.
His family will receive friends from 5 to 7 friday march 24th in the chapel of the fiocchi - Jensen Funeral home, Princeton IL. Video by zoom will be available for service. Burial will be done privately at a later date.
Tanner is survived by his best friend and sister , Kendrick Galetti (Edgar Mendez) , Niece Lyrix Mendez of Spring Valley IL , His Nana Mary Galetti of Virginia Beach, Va. Godmother Michelle Prim of Pekin IL .Also survived by Aunt and Uncle Kari (Glenn) Williams and family, Troy (Jeanine) Galetti and family and many other friends he considered family.
He was preceded in death by his mother Amanda Galetti, his Papa David Galetti, his beloved chuckie, childhood dog Pugsley and many friends he also considered family as well.
Charles Lewis Bruder (81), Normal, IL passed away February 7, 2023 at OSF Hospital in Peoria, IL due to complications from chronic pneumonia.
Chuck was born September 24, 1941 to George and Dorothy (Lingen) Bruder. They preceded him in death. Chuck married Joan Morris in Tiskilwa, IL October 6, 1962. Surviving are his wife, Joan; two sons, Timothy and Joseph (Heather) and one grandson, Jordan Bruder, all in Normal, IL. He is also survived by three brothers: Jim (Barb), Woodstock, GA; Mike (Nancy), Mesa, AZ; Tom (Pat), Cumberland, WI; and three sisters: Judy (Dale) Christensen, Alden, MN; Mary (Steven) Matthies, Tucson, AZ; and Barbara (Chuck) Hughes, Chanhassen, MN, and many nieces and nephews. Chuck and Joan celebrated their 60th anniversary in October and resided in the McLean County area all of those years.
Chuck was a devoted Catholic. He grew up on a farm near Wells, Minnesota, first attended a one-room country school, and later attended both Catholic and public schools. Following high school he entered the US Air Force, was stationed at Rantoul AFB, and believed these were some of the best four years of his life. He had a great love of his country and our veterans.
Chuck worked in the maintenance department of the Bloomington General Electric plant for over 30 years. He shared his mechanical abilities with all the kids and neighbors by repairing their Big Wheels, bikes, cars, mowers, snow blowers and making all necessary repairs around the home. He enjoyed his sons’ Boy Scout adventures, coached baseball, and kept lawn mowers going for their part-time jobs. He and Joan enjoyed traveling to Alaska and Arizona in retirement. Fishing trips to Minnesota and Canada with his father-in-law were special. He was very close to his siblings, and his greatest joy was spending time with his grandson. In recent years he enjoyed watching old westerns and war movies and playing computer games.
As Chuck requested, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites will be accorded with private burial at a later date near his in-laws at Mt. Bloom Cemetery in Tiskilwa, IL. Memorials honoring his name may be directed to Wounded Warrior Project, the USO, Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal, or the American Lung Association.
Sandra Kay Sissel, 78, of Tiskilwa, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in OSF St. Clare Hospital, Princeton, surrounded by her family.
Services will be held Noon Wednesday in The Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Interment will follow in the Mt. Bloom Cemetery, Tiskilwa. Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday in the funeral home. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Sandra was born on September 3, 1944, in Walnut to Elmer "Andy" and Geraldine "Toots" (Larson) Andersen. She attended Tiskilwa High School. She married Gerald Sissel on October 27, 1961. She worked at Harper-Wyman, Lundeen's Tavern, the Tiskilwa State Bank and Guys and Gals Salon. She was a member of the Tiskilwa Community Church.
She is survived by: Her daughters, Pam (Tim) Armstrong of Utica and Paula Zumpano of Colchester, Connecticut; 5 grandchildren, Hailey, Nicole, Kristina, Gabriella and Olivia; her sister, Betty Jo Gustafson of Tiskilwa; and her beloved dog Wrigley.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Gerald, on October 12, 2001; her brothers, Ivan, Larry, and Robert; and a sister, Bonnie.
Memorials may be directed to the Tiskilwa Community Church.
Joseph Peter Bernardi, 92, of Ladd, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in the Hines VA Hospital on March 7, 2023.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the Nativity of Our Lord Church, Spring Valley with Fr. Scott Potthoff officiating. Interment will follow in the Ladd Cemetery with Military Honors. His family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Monday in the church. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi Funeral Home, Cherry. Private online condolences may be left for Joe's family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Joe was born on November 22, 1930 in Spring Valley to Donald J. and Mary L. (Ferrero) Bernardi. He was a graduate of St. Bede Academy. He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953 having attained the rank of Corporal. He married the love of his life, Mary Barbara Kasza, on December 29, 1951 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, LaSalle. They raised a large loving family and were blessed to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary together. Joe retired from the LaSalle NewsTribune after working more than 30 years. He was a member of the former St. Benedict Church, Ladd, a member of the Nativity of Our Lord Church, Spring Valley, the Ladd American Legion, and the Ladd Moose. He was instrumental in establishing the Illinois Valley Regional Airport, served as the first president of the Illinois Valley Flying Club, served as Trustee for the Village of Ladd, the Hall Township Board, and was on the Ladd North Central Bank Citizens Advisory Board. He also served on the Ladd Grade School Board for many years.
Joe enjoyed spending time at the Bernardi family cabin at Devil's Lake, Wisconsin, traveling, especially enjoying the winter months in Florida, flying, cooking, and playing cards, but most importantly, he adored his family and loved spending time with them.
He will be missed by: his children, Kathy (Steve) Kaufmann of Peru, James (Margaret) Bernardi of Ladd, John (Paige) Bernardi of Chillicothe, Lisa (Brad) Cooper of Dunlap, and Susan (Bob) Lucas of Spring Valley; 17 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and his sister Marie (Tom) Giordano of Ladd.
He is preceded in death by: his parents; his wife, Barbara on September 26, 2022; 2 brothers, Donald and Bernard Bernardi; a sister, Frances Victor; and one grandson, Brian Bernardi.
Tanner M. Galetti of Lansdowne PA, formally from Malden Il, passed away unexpectedly in his home in pennsylvania. Although he lived a short life he lived a full one. He was always smiling and goofing around. He was always ready for an adventure whether it was fishing and cooking on the fire pit, hiking through the woods or hopping off bridges with his friends. He cared tremendously for his family and his friends he considered "Family". He wore his heart on his sleeve and would offer the shirt off his back to someone in need. Although he traveled a dark path at times he never let it dull his shine, he was a bright soul. He was best known for sending people songs that he really liked, his love for sports and being a devoted Packers fan. He was a proud uncle and took his role as a big brother seriously. He never knew a stranger and befriended anyone in a heartbeat. He was that one person you could always count on.
His family will receive friends from 5 to 7 friday march 24th in the chapel of the fiocchi - Jensen Funeral home, Princeton IL. Video by zoom will be available for service. Burial will be done privately at a later date.
Tanner is survived by his best friend and sister , Kendrick Galetti (Edgar Mendez) , Niece Lyrix Mendez of Spring Valley IL , His Nana Mary Galetti of Virginia Beach, Va. Godmother Michelle Prim of Pekin IL .Also survived by Aunt and Uncle Kari (Glenn) Williams and family, Troy (Jeanine) Galetti and family and many other friends he considered family.
He was preceded in death by his mother Amanda Galetti, his Papa David Galetti, his beloved chuckie, childhood dog Pugsley and many friends he also considered family as well.
Charles Lewis Bruder (81), Normal, IL passed away February 7, 2023 at OSF Hospital in Peoria, IL due to complications from chronic pneumonia.
Chuck was born September 24, 1941 to George and Dorothy (Lingen) Bruder. They preceded him in death. Chuck married Joan Morris in Tiskilwa, IL October 6, 1962. Surviving are his wife, Joan; two sons, Timothy and Joseph (Heather) and one grandson, Jordan Bruder, all in Normal, IL. He is also survived by three brothers: Jim (Barb), Woodstock, GA; Mike (Nancy), Mesa, AZ; Tom (Pat), Cumberland, WI; and three sisters: Judy (Dale) Christensen, Alden, MN; Mary (Steven) Matthies, Tucson, AZ; and Barbara (Chuck) Hughes, Chanhassen, MN, and many nieces and nephews. Chuck and Joan celebrated their 60th anniversary in October and resided in the McLean County area all of those years.
Chuck was a devoted Catholic. He grew up on a farm near Wells, Minnesota, first attended a one-room country school, and later attended both Catholic and public schools. Following high school he entered the US Air Force, was stationed at Rantoul AFB, and believed these were some of the best four years of his life. He had a great love of his country and our veterans.
Chuck worked in the maintenance department of the Bloomington General Electric plant for over 30 years. He shared his mechanical abilities with all the kids and neighbors by repairing their Big Wheels, bikes, cars, mowers, snow blowers and making all necessary repairs around the home. He enjoyed his sons’ Boy Scout adventures, coached baseball, and kept lawn mowers going for their part-time jobs. He and Joan enjoyed traveling to Alaska and Arizona in retirement. Fishing trips to Minnesota and Canada with his father-in-law were special. He was very close to his siblings, and his greatest joy was spending time with his grandson. In recent years he enjoyed watching old westerns and war movies and playing computer games.
As Chuck requested, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites will be accorded with private burial at a later date near his in-laws at Mt. Bloom Cemetery in Tiskilwa, IL. Memorials honoring his name may be directed to Wounded Warrior Project, the USO, Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal, or the American Lung Association.
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