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Recent Services
Linda J. Nelson, 71, of Princeton, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Oakland Cemetery, Princeton, with Rev. William Shields of the First Lutheran Church, Princeton, officiating Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Linda was born on November 19, 1949 in Princeton to Amos and Joyce (Sabin) Hopper.
She married Larry Nelson in 1988 in Las Vegas. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Princeton, and an avid bowler.
She is survived by: Her husband, Larry Nelson, of Princeton; her son, Daniel Carlson of Tiskilwa; 2 step-sons, Donald Nelson of Princeton, and Robert Nelson of Princeton; 2 grandsons; and 9 step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: Her parents; her brother, Leo; and 2 step-daughters, Cathy and Sharon.
Memoirals may be directed to the First Lutheran Church, Princeton, or the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.
Peter B. Bomleny, 52, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday September 10, 2021 at 11:24 p.m. at OSF St. Clare, Princeton.
Pete drove trucks for his entire adult life. He was a very dedicated, hard worker and always gave 100% no matter the task. He loved the Lord and spent time sharing his knowledge to all who would listen. Pete was one of a kind and selfless. He gave his spare time to his family. He always put them first. He is sorely missed.
Services will be held 6 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton, with Rev. David Ross of the Tiskilwa Bible Church officiating. Peter’s family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the time of services Thursday at the Funeral Home. In keeping with state mandates face coverings are required.
He is survived by his wife, Candi Bomleny of Princeton, 2 daughters, Jenny (Jose) Chagala of Hooppole, Sarah (Brandon) Clark of Sterling, 1 son, James (Gina) Spegon of Joliet, his brother, John (Laura) Spies of Hillsboro, Oregon, his sisters, Mary Schmitt of Hemet, California, and Kathy Spies of Dayton, Ohio, his cousin, Jerry (JoAnn) Bomleny, 9 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and cousins, and his two dogs, Hercules and Bongo and 2 cats, Bob and Betty.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Peter and Daisy Bomleny, his maternal grandparents, Nicholas and Pearl Kraus, his parents, Joseph and Dorothy Bomleny, his son, Matthew Bence and twin brother, Paul Bomleny.
Elizabeth Jane Swanson, 91, of Princeton, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, in Manor Court of Princeton.
Services will be held 12 Noon Saturday in The Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton, with Rev. Scott Schmidt of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Princeton, and Rev. Adam Webber of Open Prairie United Church of Christ, Princeton, officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the Funeral Home. Private online condolences may be left at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
She was born on July 25, 1930, in Geneseo, to Harry and Emma Monning. She married Russell Swanson.
Robert “Bob” Raymond Haslam, 83, of Princeton, passed away on August 4th in his home with his family at his side. He was the son of Roger and Stella (Jurkowski) Haslam, born in Palatine on October 30,1937
Services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton, with Rev. Scott Schmidt of St. Matthews Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be private. His family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of services Sunday in the funeral home. Private online condolences may be left for Bob’s family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
He attended Austin High School in Chicago, Illinois. After high school he enlisted in the Navy and was a Seabee stationed in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska and Midway Island. Upon fulfilling his service commitment, Bob returned to Chicago, met Marilyn Brandner and married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Forest Park, Illinois on August 20th 1960. They resided in Oak Park Illinois and restored the house they lived in. Robert and Marilyn had a son, Shawn and daughter, Robin while living in Oak Park. He was a fleet mechanic at Northern Illinois Gas Company. In 1973 Robert and Marilyn moved to Princeton Illinois to provide the small town life for their young family. Bob increased his mechanical knowledge and experience by working at the Princeton Electric Company as a mechanic on Cooper Bessemer generating systems, the same type of engines used in battleships and ocean liners. With the entrepreneur aspirations of owning his own business, he started Bob’s Auto Repair Shop which he ran for a few years. An opportunity opened at the Jostens Princeton Plant, where Robert worked as a machine maintenance technician and machine fabricator for 22 years.
Robert was a member of Saint Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton, a past member of the Princeton Lions Club, volunteered at the local pet shelter, Friends of Strays, the Closet (second hand store to support local charities), Bureau County Fair volunteer throughout the years, participated in two Habitat for Humanity home builds.
Robert, along with his wife, Marilyn, restored 4 homes together. He enjoyed building mechanical musical machines, such as player pianos, band organs and calliopes. His enjoyment in life was cutting the grass on his properties, restoring antiques, traveling the world to China, Alaska and Europe numerous times. Bob had an immense love for all dogs.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents Roger and Stella Haslam. He leaves behind his wife Marilyn of 60+ years, two sisters Barbara Gilleran of Hoffman Estates and Patricia Valerio of Wilmette, a son Shawn Haslam and his wife Pamela (Frazier) Haslam of Seatonville Illinois, a daughter Robin Swift and her husband Randall Swift of Princeton, three grandchildren, granddaughter Kayleen (Haslam) Loch and her husband Cody Loch of Seatonville Illinois, granddaughter Captain Kelsey Haslam, United States Army of Clarksville, Tennessee and grandson Casey Swift of Brownsburg, Indiana, a great grandson Lane Loch of Seatonville Illinois.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Princeton, for the Quilt Guild or Zion United Church of Christ, Peru.
Martha Ruth (Hamer) Schlund, 99, of Princeton, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Liberty Village, Princeton.
Services will be held on Friday, August 6, at 10.30 in the St. John Lutheran Church on the Hill. Rev. William Shields officiating. Burial will follow at the Church on the Hill cemetery. Her family will receive friends on Thursday August 5 from 4 to 7 o’clockin the chapel of the Fiocchi-Jensen funeral home, Princeton.
Martha was born November21, 1921 to Ferdinand and Orpha (Funk) Hamer. She married Emanuel (Monnie) Schlund, on February 3, 1940 at St. John Lutheran Church on the Hill, Princeton.
Martha is survived by her children Donald (Barbara) Schlund, Princeton and Mary (Newt) Lundquist, La Moille, one sister Dorothy Husser, Mount Morris, Il.,
She is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Rebecca (Paul) Strack, Princeton, Tim Schlund, Streator, Tom (Renee) Schlund, Mahomet, Cindy (Andy) Schraufnagel, Brownsville, WI, Sarah (Zach) Sivits, Elm Creek, NE, Troy Lundquist, Plainfield, Tadd (Audrie) Lundquist, La Moille, Teri (Dave) Kleckner, Sycamore, Tedd (Kristin) Lundquist, Mount Prospect,14 Great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents and Husband Monnie.
Martha was a lifelong member of the St. John Lutheran Church on the Hill where she served as choir director for many years; she was a member of WLCA. She was an organizing member of the Church Quilting Guild, and was an active member of the Mendota Lutheran Home Auxiliary.
Martha and Monnie were leaders of the Zearing 4-H club for 35 years.
She loved sports and will be remembered as an avid CUBS fan!
Memorials may be directed to the St. John Lutheran Church on the Hill, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or donors choice.
Phyllis Arlene Sims, 85, of Tiskilwa, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, with Msgr. James Kruse officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tiskilwa. Her family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Phyllis was born on April 28, 1936 in Belgrade Nebraska to William and Celia (Moses) Elmore. She was a graduate of Tiskilwa High School. She was a past Postmaster of Dover. She married Charles Sims on June 19, 1954 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tiskilwa.
She was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton; the Tiskilwa Historical Society; and the Bureau County Genealogical Society.
She is survived by: her 5 sons, Dan (Julie) Sims of Old Monroe, Missouri, John (Jayne Barnes) Sims of Tiskilwa, Wayne (Wendy Kenny) Sims of Tiskilwa, Tom (Ruth) Sims of Tiskilwa. and Andy Sims of Princeton; her 4 daughters, Jill (Ray) Carrington of Wyanet, Wanda (Gary) Wagner of Tisklwa, Jacqualyn (Mark) Karlosky of Tiskilwa; and Janet (Mike) Rosenberger of Normal ; 38 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren; her brother, Rex Elmore of Tiskilwa; and her sister Rita Dabler of Tiskilwa.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; and her husband, Charles.
Memorials may be directed to the Tiskilwa Historical Society.
John A. Foster of Princeton passed away on July 25, 2021 at the Ottawa Pavilion, in Ottawa.
Private services will be held at a later date. arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for his family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
He was born on August 15, 1942 in St. Margaret's Hospital, Spring Valley, to Bert and Lola (Sweezey) (Foster) Bland.
He is survived by: his siblings, Keith Foster of Peru, Judy Piscia of LaSalle, and Shari Picatto of Granville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Richard, Gerald and George.
Raymond “Pete” DeMarlie, 79, of Princeton, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 in the OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, with Msgr. James Kruse officiating. Interment will be private and at a later date. His family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for his family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Raymond was born on January 24, 1942 in Kewanee to Peter Paul and Margaret Mary (Driessen) DeMarlie. He was a truck driver / owner operator his entire life. He had served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war from 1964 – 1966. He married Teresa Ann Mills on November 27, 1982.
He was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, the Church Men’s Group, the American Legion, where he had served as an Honor Guard and was an avid NASCAR fan, he also was a school crossing guard for the City of Princeton.
He is survived by: his wife, Teresa DeMarlie of Princeton; his foster sons, Quy (Loan) Tran and John Linh (Lane) Tran both of Salina, Kansas; a sister, Louise (Wally) Hack of Northboro Massachusetts; a brother, John (Bonnie) DeMarlie of Manlius; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents.
Memorials may be directed to the Abigail Women’s Clinic or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Anna M. Meyer, 69, of Princeton, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 in Heritage Health of Walnut.
Anna was born on February 23, 1952, in Princeton to Irvin and Ethel (Bimm) Fisher. She married James Meyer on March 17, 1973, he survives.
She was a class of 1970 graduate of Tiskilwa High School. She worked at Harper Wyman until it closed and at Perry Linen Service and retired from Walmart.
Also surviving is a son, Adam Meyer; two stepsons, Larry Meyer and David Meyer; two grandsons, Kamdehn Moss and Kyler Meyer; four brothers, Richard, Jerry, Larry, and Tom Fisher; four sisters, Liz Piacenti, Sharon Still, Barb O’Neill, and Bernice Schuetz; and her very special friend Deborah Yeazel.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Pearl and Suzie in infancy; one brother, Dan in 2014; and one sister, Carol in 2018.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Eugene Richard Pikula, 78, of Cherry, passed away peacefully in his home on July 4, 2021.
Services will be held 12 Noon Friday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi Funeral Home, Cherry. Interment will follow at Holy Trinity Miners Memorial Cemetery, Cherry. His family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the funeral home. Private online condolences may be left for his family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Gene was born on September 10, 1942 in Spring Valley to Stanley and Ruth (Stevens) Pikula. He was a class of 1960 graduate of Hall High School. He had worked at Hobbs in Spring Valley for 18 years and Phillips Johanna / T group in Ladd for 26 years. He married Sandra Ruth Jobe on December 30, 1965.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Cherry; the Cherry Booster Club; and the Ladd Moose Lodge. He loved to go on annual fishing trips with his fishing buddies, had hosted 4th of July parties for the past 25 years; and enjoyed watching his favorite baseball team, the Dodgers.
He is survived by: his son, Eugene Kenneth (Marsha) Pikula of Spring Valley; 4 grandchildren, Steven (Amanda) Valdez, Angel (Tom) Valdez, Kyle Pikula and Adrianna (Brian) Wasik; a great granddaughter, Ava, Ian , Jax Hauth , Gabriella Valdez and Elsie Wasik. ; his siblings, Stanley (Bonnie) Pikula of Peru, Janice Garzanelli of Cherry, Diane (Gerald) Savage of Cary, and Garry (Helen) Pikula of Ladd.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; and his wife, Sandra Pikula on July 19, 2020.
Pallbearers will be: Jim Bacidore, Gary Pikula; Steven Valdez, Kyle Pikula, Tom Hauth and Brian Wasik.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Stanley Pikula and Gene’s great grandchildren.
Rose Mary Waca, 71, of Tisklwa, lost her battle with an ongoing illness on Saturday, May 22, in Allure of Galesburg.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Interment will follow at Mt. Bloom Cemetery, Tiskilwa. Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the funeral home. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www. FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Rose was born on August 14, 1949 in Hamilton, Ohio to James and Ruth (Miller) Lester. She ran a successful beauty salon for many years. She loved working with the public, pursuing her nursing degree. She was working to open her own restaurant before her illness. She had pursued her nursing degree at Illinois Valley Community College.
She has been with her husband and love of her life, Ed Waca since August 15, 1986. She was a member of the Kewanee Assembly of God Church but enjoyed attending the Tiskilwa Community Church where she was a member of the women’s sewing club. She was a woman of great faith and loved the Lord.
She is survived by: the love of her life and companion of 35 years, Edward Waca of Tiskilwa; her children, Sherri (Mark) Koger of Princeton, Randy C. Gandy of Genoa City, Wisconsin, and Richard C. (Rachel) Baetens of Normal; 4 grandchildren, Nicholaus, Erica Jade, Michael, and Laura; her sisters, Virginia (Marco) Maya of Ocala, Florida, and Susan (Dennis) DeSpain of Henry; 3 of Edward’s daughters that she loved, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; a brother, Owen; and sisters Jewel, Joan, and Jennifer.
Paul Joseph Bomleny, 52, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 6:08 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Paul was the Voice of Princeton through his 36 year career with WZOE. He loved radio and gave it his all. He was an avid sports fan as he called many sporting events for Princeton. Paul was one of a kind. He loved Jesus, family, friends and Herc and Bongo, his two favorite dogs.
He is survived by: his brothers, Peter (Candi) Bomleny of Princeton; John (Laura) Spies of Hillsboro, Oregon; his sisters, Mary Schmitt of Hemet, California, and Kathy Spies of Dayton, Ohio; 3 nieces, Jenny (Jose) Chagala, Sarah (Brandon) Clark, and Erika Spies; his cousin, Jerry (JoAnn) Bomleny; and many cousins, great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents, Peter and Daisy Bomleny; his maternal grandparents, Nicholas and Pearl Kraus; his parents, Joseph and Dorothy Bomleny; and a nephew, Matthew Bence.
Services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton, with Pastor David Ross of the Tiskilwa Bible Church officiating. Interment will be private. Paul’s family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of services Saturday in the funeral home. Private online condolences may be left for his family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Memorials may be directed to his family.
Beth Marie Uher (née Timmerman) was born on October 9th, 1961 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Walter and Ingeborg Timmerman. She passed away on May 12th, 2021, after a year long battle with cardiac amyloidosis. Her husband, William, was by her side through her illness and when she passed. Beth was preceded in death by her father, Walter. She is survived by her husband, William Uher; daughter, Michelle (Allen) Dilworth; son, Daniel (Natasha) Uher; her mother, Ingeborg Timmerman; two sisters, Karen Timmerman and Ann (Alan) Lau; two brothers, Mark (Sophie) Timmerman and Carl (Judy) Timmerman; her nieces and nephews, Alex (Jennifer), Adam, AJ, Monica, Carley, Marta, Jeff, Cassie, JJ, Michael, and Marisa, and her great niece and nephew.
During her time on this earth she was able to fulfill her dreams of owning a farm, raising her children, traveling with her family, and was able to see her children married. Beth was co-owner of the Lazy-U-Farm, Shelldan Insurance, Country Service Cleaning, and a real estate investor. She was a board member of the Tiskilwa Public Library board and was very active in the building of the new library. Beth was a lunch lady and bus driver, bus 19, for Princeton Elementary School for several years. She was a faithful member of St. Louis Catholic Church for 30+ years. There she was a lector, a greeter, and an usher. Beth volunteered regularly at “The Closet” that is sponsored by the Church Women United in Princeton.
Services will be held at 11 A.M., Monday, May 24th, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, for immediate family with Father Jeffrey Striniman officiating. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations in her name may be given to Tiskilwa Public Library, OSF St. Francis, Mayo Clinic: Amyloidosis Division, or the St. Louis Catholic Church. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Lori Ann Yepsen, 57, of Princeton, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 18, in the Christ Community Church, Princeton, with Pastor David Mundt officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. Her family will receive friends from 3 until 7 p.m. Monday, May 17, at the Church. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Lori was born on March 29, 1964, in Aurora, to William and Joan (Sapp) Hewitt. She was a graduate of Malden High School. She had worked as a branch manager at Heartland Bank in Princeton. She married David Yepsen on June 27, 1992 in Spring Valley.
She is survived by her husband, David Yepsen, of Princeton; her children, Josh (Stefanie) Morris of Malden, Brent (Victoria) Yepsen of Princeton, and Erin (Kyle) Klein of Bloomington; 5 grandchildren, Austyn , Kiyrra, Kaizly, Max and Mila; and her sister, Cathy Packard of South Bend, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her fur babies Kaylee, Kyser, Lacey, and Kooper.
Memorials may be directed to her family as a memorial is established in her name.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Oakland Cemetery, Princeton, with Rev. William Shields of the First Lutheran Church, Princeton, officiating Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Linda was born on November 19, 1949 in Princeton to Amos and Joyce (Sabin) Hopper.
She married Larry Nelson in 1988 in Las Vegas. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Princeton, and an avid bowler.
She is survived by: Her husband, Larry Nelson, of Princeton; her son, Daniel Carlson of Tiskilwa; 2 step-sons, Donald Nelson of Princeton, and Robert Nelson of Princeton; 2 grandsons; and 9 step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: Her parents; her brother, Leo; and 2 step-daughters, Cathy and Sharon.
Memoirals may be directed to the First Lutheran Church, Princeton, or the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.
Peter B. Bomleny, 52, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday September 10, 2021 at 11:24 p.m. at OSF St. Clare, Princeton.
Pete drove trucks for his entire adult life. He was a very dedicated, hard worker and always gave 100% no matter the task. He loved the Lord and spent time sharing his knowledge to all who would listen. Pete was one of a kind and selfless. He gave his spare time to his family. He always put them first. He is sorely missed.
Services will be held 6 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton, with Rev. David Ross of the Tiskilwa Bible Church officiating. Peter’s family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the time of services Thursday at the Funeral Home. In keeping with state mandates face coverings are required.
He is survived by his wife, Candi Bomleny of Princeton, 2 daughters, Jenny (Jose) Chagala of Hooppole, Sarah (Brandon) Clark of Sterling, 1 son, James (Gina) Spegon of Joliet, his brother, John (Laura) Spies of Hillsboro, Oregon, his sisters, Mary Schmitt of Hemet, California, and Kathy Spies of Dayton, Ohio, his cousin, Jerry (JoAnn) Bomleny, 9 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and cousins, and his two dogs, Hercules and Bongo and 2 cats, Bob and Betty.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Peter and Daisy Bomleny, his maternal grandparents, Nicholas and Pearl Kraus, his parents, Joseph and Dorothy Bomleny, his son, Matthew Bence and twin brother, Paul Bomleny.
Elizabeth Jane Swanson, 91, of Princeton, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, in Manor Court of Princeton.
Services will be held 12 Noon Saturday in The Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton, with Rev. Scott Schmidt of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Princeton, and Rev. Adam Webber of Open Prairie United Church of Christ, Princeton, officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the Funeral Home. Private online condolences may be left at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
She was born on July 25, 1930, in Geneseo, to Harry and Emma Monning. She married Russell Swanson.
Robert “Bob” Raymond Haslam, 83, of Princeton, passed away on August 4th in his home with his family at his side. He was the son of Roger and Stella (Jurkowski) Haslam, born in Palatine on October 30,1937
Services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton, with Rev. Scott Schmidt of St. Matthews Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be private. His family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of services Sunday in the funeral home. Private online condolences may be left for Bob’s family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
He attended Austin High School in Chicago, Illinois. After high school he enlisted in the Navy and was a Seabee stationed in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska and Midway Island. Upon fulfilling his service commitment, Bob returned to Chicago, met Marilyn Brandner and married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Forest Park, Illinois on August 20th 1960. They resided in Oak Park Illinois and restored the house they lived in. Robert and Marilyn had a son, Shawn and daughter, Robin while living in Oak Park. He was a fleet mechanic at Northern Illinois Gas Company. In 1973 Robert and Marilyn moved to Princeton Illinois to provide the small town life for their young family. Bob increased his mechanical knowledge and experience by working at the Princeton Electric Company as a mechanic on Cooper Bessemer generating systems, the same type of engines used in battleships and ocean liners. With the entrepreneur aspirations of owning his own business, he started Bob’s Auto Repair Shop which he ran for a few years. An opportunity opened at the Jostens Princeton Plant, where Robert worked as a machine maintenance technician and machine fabricator for 22 years.
Robert was a member of Saint Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton, a past member of the Princeton Lions Club, volunteered at the local pet shelter, Friends of Strays, the Closet (second hand store to support local charities), Bureau County Fair volunteer throughout the years, participated in two Habitat for Humanity home builds.
Robert, along with his wife, Marilyn, restored 4 homes together. He enjoyed building mechanical musical machines, such as player pianos, band organs and calliopes. His enjoyment in life was cutting the grass on his properties, restoring antiques, traveling the world to China, Alaska and Europe numerous times. Bob had an immense love for all dogs.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents Roger and Stella Haslam. He leaves behind his wife Marilyn of 60+ years, two sisters Barbara Gilleran of Hoffman Estates and Patricia Valerio of Wilmette, a son Shawn Haslam and his wife Pamela (Frazier) Haslam of Seatonville Illinois, a daughter Robin Swift and her husband Randall Swift of Princeton, three grandchildren, granddaughter Kayleen (Haslam) Loch and her husband Cody Loch of Seatonville Illinois, granddaughter Captain Kelsey Haslam, United States Army of Clarksville, Tennessee and grandson Casey Swift of Brownsburg, Indiana, a great grandson Lane Loch of Seatonville Illinois.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Princeton, for the Quilt Guild or Zion United Church of Christ, Peru.
Martha Ruth (Hamer) Schlund, 99, of Princeton, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Liberty Village, Princeton.
Services will be held on Friday, August 6, at 10.30 in the St. John Lutheran Church on the Hill. Rev. William Shields officiating. Burial will follow at the Church on the Hill cemetery. Her family will receive friends on Thursday August 5 from 4 to 7 o’clockin the chapel of the Fiocchi-Jensen funeral home, Princeton.
Martha was born November21, 1921 to Ferdinand and Orpha (Funk) Hamer. She married Emanuel (Monnie) Schlund, on February 3, 1940 at St. John Lutheran Church on the Hill, Princeton.
Martha is survived by her children Donald (Barbara) Schlund, Princeton and Mary (Newt) Lundquist, La Moille, one sister Dorothy Husser, Mount Morris, Il.,
She is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Rebecca (Paul) Strack, Princeton, Tim Schlund, Streator, Tom (Renee) Schlund, Mahomet, Cindy (Andy) Schraufnagel, Brownsville, WI, Sarah (Zach) Sivits, Elm Creek, NE, Troy Lundquist, Plainfield, Tadd (Audrie) Lundquist, La Moille, Teri (Dave) Kleckner, Sycamore, Tedd (Kristin) Lundquist, Mount Prospect,14 Great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents and Husband Monnie.
Martha was a lifelong member of the St. John Lutheran Church on the Hill where she served as choir director for many years; she was a member of WLCA. She was an organizing member of the Church Quilting Guild, and was an active member of the Mendota Lutheran Home Auxiliary.
Martha and Monnie were leaders of the Zearing 4-H club for 35 years.
She loved sports and will be remembered as an avid CUBS fan!
Memorials may be directed to the St. John Lutheran Church on the Hill, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or donors choice.
Phyllis Arlene Sims, 85, of Tiskilwa, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, with Msgr. James Kruse officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tiskilwa. Her family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Phyllis was born on April 28, 1936 in Belgrade Nebraska to William and Celia (Moses) Elmore. She was a graduate of Tiskilwa High School. She was a past Postmaster of Dover. She married Charles Sims on June 19, 1954 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tiskilwa.
She was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton; the Tiskilwa Historical Society; and the Bureau County Genealogical Society.
She is survived by: her 5 sons, Dan (Julie) Sims of Old Monroe, Missouri, John (Jayne Barnes) Sims of Tiskilwa, Wayne (Wendy Kenny) Sims of Tiskilwa, Tom (Ruth) Sims of Tiskilwa. and Andy Sims of Princeton; her 4 daughters, Jill (Ray) Carrington of Wyanet, Wanda (Gary) Wagner of Tisklwa, Jacqualyn (Mark) Karlosky of Tiskilwa; and Janet (Mike) Rosenberger of Normal ; 38 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren; her brother, Rex Elmore of Tiskilwa; and her sister Rita Dabler of Tiskilwa.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; and her husband, Charles.
Memorials may be directed to the Tiskilwa Historical Society.
John A. Foster of Princeton passed away on July 25, 2021 at the Ottawa Pavilion, in Ottawa.
Private services will be held at a later date. arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for his family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
He was born on August 15, 1942 in St. Margaret's Hospital, Spring Valley, to Bert and Lola (Sweezey) (Foster) Bland.
He is survived by: his siblings, Keith Foster of Peru, Judy Piscia of LaSalle, and Shari Picatto of Granville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Richard, Gerald and George.
Raymond “Pete” DeMarlie, 79, of Princeton, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 in the OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, with Msgr. James Kruse officiating. Interment will be private and at a later date. His family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for his family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Raymond was born on January 24, 1942 in Kewanee to Peter Paul and Margaret Mary (Driessen) DeMarlie. He was a truck driver / owner operator his entire life. He had served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war from 1964 – 1966. He married Teresa Ann Mills on November 27, 1982.
He was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, the Church Men’s Group, the American Legion, where he had served as an Honor Guard and was an avid NASCAR fan, he also was a school crossing guard for the City of Princeton.
He is survived by: his wife, Teresa DeMarlie of Princeton; his foster sons, Quy (Loan) Tran and John Linh (Lane) Tran both of Salina, Kansas; a sister, Louise (Wally) Hack of Northboro Massachusetts; a brother, John (Bonnie) DeMarlie of Manlius; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents.
Memorials may be directed to the Abigail Women’s Clinic or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Anna M. Meyer, 69, of Princeton, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 in Heritage Health of Walnut.
Anna was born on February 23, 1952, in Princeton to Irvin and Ethel (Bimm) Fisher. She married James Meyer on March 17, 1973, he survives.
She was a class of 1970 graduate of Tiskilwa High School. She worked at Harper Wyman until it closed and at Perry Linen Service and retired from Walmart.
Also surviving is a son, Adam Meyer; two stepsons, Larry Meyer and David Meyer; two grandsons, Kamdehn Moss and Kyler Meyer; four brothers, Richard, Jerry, Larry, and Tom Fisher; four sisters, Liz Piacenti, Sharon Still, Barb O’Neill, and Bernice Schuetz; and her very special friend Deborah Yeazel.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Pearl and Suzie in infancy; one brother, Dan in 2014; and one sister, Carol in 2018.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Eugene Richard Pikula, 78, of Cherry, passed away peacefully in his home on July 4, 2021.
Services will be held 12 Noon Friday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi Funeral Home, Cherry. Interment will follow at Holy Trinity Miners Memorial Cemetery, Cherry. His family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the funeral home. Private online condolences may be left for his family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Gene was born on September 10, 1942 in Spring Valley to Stanley and Ruth (Stevens) Pikula. He was a class of 1960 graduate of Hall High School. He had worked at Hobbs in Spring Valley for 18 years and Phillips Johanna / T group in Ladd for 26 years. He married Sandra Ruth Jobe on December 30, 1965.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Cherry; the Cherry Booster Club; and the Ladd Moose Lodge. He loved to go on annual fishing trips with his fishing buddies, had hosted 4th of July parties for the past 25 years; and enjoyed watching his favorite baseball team, the Dodgers.
He is survived by: his son, Eugene Kenneth (Marsha) Pikula of Spring Valley; 4 grandchildren, Steven (Amanda) Valdez, Angel (Tom) Valdez, Kyle Pikula and Adrianna (Brian) Wasik; a great granddaughter, Ava, Ian , Jax Hauth , Gabriella Valdez and Elsie Wasik. ; his siblings, Stanley (Bonnie) Pikula of Peru, Janice Garzanelli of Cherry, Diane (Gerald) Savage of Cary, and Garry (Helen) Pikula of Ladd.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; and his wife, Sandra Pikula on July 19, 2020.
Pallbearers will be: Jim Bacidore, Gary Pikula; Steven Valdez, Kyle Pikula, Tom Hauth and Brian Wasik.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Stanley Pikula and Gene’s great grandchildren.
Rose Mary Waca, 71, of Tisklwa, lost her battle with an ongoing illness on Saturday, May 22, in Allure of Galesburg.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Interment will follow at Mt. Bloom Cemetery, Tiskilwa. Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the funeral home. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www. FiocchiFuneralHomes.com
Rose was born on August 14, 1949 in Hamilton, Ohio to James and Ruth (Miller) Lester. She ran a successful beauty salon for many years. She loved working with the public, pursuing her nursing degree. She was working to open her own restaurant before her illness. She had pursued her nursing degree at Illinois Valley Community College.
She has been with her husband and love of her life, Ed Waca since August 15, 1986. She was a member of the Kewanee Assembly of God Church but enjoyed attending the Tiskilwa Community Church where she was a member of the women’s sewing club. She was a woman of great faith and loved the Lord.
She is survived by: the love of her life and companion of 35 years, Edward Waca of Tiskilwa; her children, Sherri (Mark) Koger of Princeton, Randy C. Gandy of Genoa City, Wisconsin, and Richard C. (Rachel) Baetens of Normal; 4 grandchildren, Nicholaus, Erica Jade, Michael, and Laura; her sisters, Virginia (Marco) Maya of Ocala, Florida, and Susan (Dennis) DeSpain of Henry; 3 of Edward’s daughters that she loved, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; a brother, Owen; and sisters Jewel, Joan, and Jennifer.
Paul Joseph Bomleny, 52, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 6:08 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Paul was the Voice of Princeton through his 36 year career with WZOE. He loved radio and gave it his all. He was an avid sports fan as he called many sporting events for Princeton. Paul was one of a kind. He loved Jesus, family, friends and Herc and Bongo, his two favorite dogs.
He is survived by: his brothers, Peter (Candi) Bomleny of Princeton; John (Laura) Spies of Hillsboro, Oregon; his sisters, Mary Schmitt of Hemet, California, and Kathy Spies of Dayton, Ohio; 3 nieces, Jenny (Jose) Chagala, Sarah (Brandon) Clark, and Erika Spies; his cousin, Jerry (JoAnn) Bomleny; and many cousins, great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents, Peter and Daisy Bomleny; his maternal grandparents, Nicholas and Pearl Kraus; his parents, Joseph and Dorothy Bomleny; and a nephew, Matthew Bence.
Services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of The Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton, with Pastor David Ross of the Tiskilwa Bible Church officiating. Interment will be private. Paul’s family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of services Saturday in the funeral home. Private online condolences may be left for his family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Memorials may be directed to his family.
Beth Marie Uher (née Timmerman) was born on October 9th, 1961 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Walter and Ingeborg Timmerman. She passed away on May 12th, 2021, after a year long battle with cardiac amyloidosis. Her husband, William, was by her side through her illness and when she passed. Beth was preceded in death by her father, Walter. She is survived by her husband, William Uher; daughter, Michelle (Allen) Dilworth; son, Daniel (Natasha) Uher; her mother, Ingeborg Timmerman; two sisters, Karen Timmerman and Ann (Alan) Lau; two brothers, Mark (Sophie) Timmerman and Carl (Judy) Timmerman; her nieces and nephews, Alex (Jennifer), Adam, AJ, Monica, Carley, Marta, Jeff, Cassie, JJ, Michael, and Marisa, and her great niece and nephew.
During her time on this earth she was able to fulfill her dreams of owning a farm, raising her children, traveling with her family, and was able to see her children married. Beth was co-owner of the Lazy-U-Farm, Shelldan Insurance, Country Service Cleaning, and a real estate investor. She was a board member of the Tiskilwa Public Library board and was very active in the building of the new library. Beth was a lunch lady and bus driver, bus 19, for Princeton Elementary School for several years. She was a faithful member of St. Louis Catholic Church for 30+ years. There she was a lector, a greeter, and an usher. Beth volunteered regularly at “The Closet” that is sponsored by the Church Women United in Princeton.
Services will be held at 11 A.M., Monday, May 24th, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, for immediate family with Father Jeffrey Striniman officiating. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations in her name may be given to Tiskilwa Public Library, OSF St. Francis, Mayo Clinic: Amyloidosis Division, or the St. Louis Catholic Church. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Lori Ann Yepsen, 57, of Princeton, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 18, in the Christ Community Church, Princeton, with Pastor David Mundt officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. Her family will receive friends from 3 until 7 p.m. Monday, May 17, at the Church. Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Lori was born on March 29, 1964, in Aurora, to William and Joan (Sapp) Hewitt. She was a graduate of Malden High School. She had worked as a branch manager at Heartland Bank in Princeton. She married David Yepsen on June 27, 1992 in Spring Valley.
She is survived by her husband, David Yepsen, of Princeton; her children, Josh (Stefanie) Morris of Malden, Brent (Victoria) Yepsen of Princeton, and Erin (Kyle) Klein of Bloomington; 5 grandchildren, Austyn , Kiyrra, Kaizly, Max and Mila; and her sister, Cathy Packard of South Bend, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her fur babies Kaylee, Kyser, Lacey, and Kooper.
Memorials may be directed to her family as a memorial is established in her name.
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