Lindsey Morrison
Lindsey Marie Morrison, 31, of Bloomington, passed away Oct. 30 at her residence in Bloomington.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-8:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chenoa. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Paisley and Alex Education Fund in care of Heartland Bank.
Her Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chenoa; with Fr. Carl LoPresti officiating along with a Pastor from Eastview Christian Church. Burial will follow in Chenoa Cemetery.
Lindsey was born on March 1, 1985 in Bloomington the daughter of Kevin and Jane (Rasmus) Morrison. Her parents survive in Chenoa.
Lindsey is also survived by her two beautiful children Paisley Kay and Alexander James of Bloomington, three sisters Laura (Jeremy) Whicker of Colfax, Lisa (Tito) Cornejo of Chenoa, Leslie (Mark Evelsizer) Morrison of Chenoa, nieces Alexis and Ava Whicker of Colfax and nephews Jaden Cornejo of Chenoa and Liam Evelsizer of Chenoa, her grandfather Jack Rasmus of Chenoa, grandmother, Reta Morrison of Flanagan, aunts Corinna (Mick) Keneipp of Chenoa, Joanna (Scott) Sauer of Bloomington, Sharon (Tom) Anderson of Flanagan and many loving cousins.
Lindsey was preceded in death by her grandmother Janet Rasmus, grandfather, Curt Morrison and aunt Theresa Rasmus.
As a daughter, she truly was everything a parent could ask for. She was the first baby that made us parents, the first definition of what true love was.
As the oldest sister, she was always someone we looked up to. She was the strongest individual you would ever meet, and she would light up a room with her outgoing personality. Her mission was to help everyone in every way she could, and teach them what she knew. She helped her sisters in so many ways by trying to make their lives easier. In their hardest of times, they relied on her to make things better. It will always and forever be the Morrison Four!
As a mother, she was the best mother a child could hope for. From the homemade costumes, the constant dancing and singing, and the crazy projects to make them feel that they had the most special life. She was the one of a kind mom you could never compete with.
We love and miss you so much Lindsey/Mommy!
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Irene Spradling
Irene Jean Spradling, 89, of Bloomington, passed away at 5:25 a.m., Sept. 23 at her home.
Her memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington with Chaplain Ellen Anderson officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Minnesota. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to OSF Hospice.
Irene was born July 22, 1927 in Mantorville, Minn., the daughter of Charles C. and Alice E. Suhr Cumberland. She married Theodore E. Spradling on Sept. 25, 1949 in Mantorville. They had a wonderful 46 years together. Ted died on Oct. 2, 1995. They adopted two daughters, raising them on the premise that it’s the ultimate gift of love to give up a child; that they were selected not expected.
Irene grew up on a farm in Minnesota with two sisters. A hard working business woman, Irene always prided herself on being reliable, thorough and flexible. She loved to take long walks, play bridge, read and host wonderful dinner parties for her friends. Irene was always very social and had an ornery sense of humor that kept all that knew her chuckling. Irene, while married to Ted, spent many years in Andrews, Texas, Carlisle, Iowa, McPherson, Kan. then they retired to Rogers, Ariz.. Irene moved to Bloomington, Il to be with her daughter Ylanza, for the last three years of her life. This gave her the opportunity to spend quality time with her granddaughters, great grandchildren and her dear friend Tony the three legged terrier.
Irene is survived by her daughters, Ylanza (Jeff) Stockweather of Bloomington and Paula (Troy) Ockerman of Charleston, S.C.; five grandchildren, Ashley (Dallas), Paige (Brent), Emily, Bennett and Theodore Jacob and also by great grandchildren, Reese, Jamisen, Camden and Clayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her older sister Carol and her twin Ilene. Irene had a wonderful 89 years for which her family is grateful.
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Zackery Stephens
Zackery C. Stephens, 28, of Normal, passed away at 2:09 p.m., Oct. 30 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday at St. Mary’s Church with Rev. Greg Nelson officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
Memorials may be directed to Central Catholic High School or the Humane Society of Central Illinois.
Zack was born July 14, 1988 in Normal, the son of Porter Joseph and Teresa Gillenwater Stephens.
He is survived by his parents, Joe and Teresa Stephens of Normal; a brother, Jason (Sheila) Stephens of Hudson; a niece, Sarah Stephens; paternal grandmother, Patricia Stephens of Normal and maternal grandmother, Shirley Gillenwater of Bloomington; his Love, Britny Hoag of Fairmount; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Porter J. Stephens and his maternal grandfather, Ernest Gillenwater.
Zack attended Central Catholic High School and owned and operated Stephens Construction in Normal. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes and golfing. He loved music and playing the guitar. Zack was a member of the American Hungarian Family Society in Bloomington.
Zackery will forever be remembered for the lending hand he gave to anyone and everyone, the fact he knew no strangers; the contagious smile that was always on his face, and the infamous laugh of his that could be heard from miles away. Most importantly, Zackery will always be remembered for the love he had for his family, friends, and three pups Honey, Mack, and Pooh Bear. He will be missed dearly by all now and forever.
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