Mary Alice (Bundy) Johnson, 82, of Farmer City, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Farmer City Rehab & Health Care.

Visitation will be Friday, May 24, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City. The funeral will be Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Kyle Kopp officiating. Burial will be at Greenleaf Cemetery, Farmer City.

Mary was born February 6, 1942, to L.D. Odell & Elizabeth (James) Bundy. She grew up in Clinton, IL. She married James (Jim) Edward Johnson on August 10, 1958, in Farmer City. He preceded her in death September 20, 2008.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother-Col. L.D. Lamar Bundy & sister Marilyn Ann (Bundy) Walters & her daughter-in-law Marjorie Johnson.

Mary is survived by her daughter Peggy (Paul) Lamb-Farmer City, son Michael Johnson-Thomasboro, IL. Grandchildren Christine (Chris) Bowling, Heath (Amy) Lamb, Heather Lamb. Bonus granddaughter Hannah Bowen. Brother-in-law Albert (Bud) Walters.

She had 5 great-grandchildren-Gracie, Annabelle, Jack, Ryan, & Stormi. Many nieces & nephews who loved her dearly.

She loved her cat Nanno Bear & her grand dogs Brady, Briscoe Tucker & Sophie they will miss their grandmas’ kisses & snuggles.

Mary retired from Carle Clinic in 2006.

Mary loved to garden, feed & watch the birds. She loved Elvis.

She was a loving mom & nonnie. If you knew Mary, you knew she was a force to be reckoned with. She loved with her whole heart; you always knew how she felt & where you stood with her. She didn’t sugarcoat what you needed to hear, but at the same time she was loving & caring. She will be deeply missed by those who loved her.

Thank you to Sally McKinley, Carle Hospital NT6 & Farmer City Rehab nurses & health care techs for giving her such good care the last few weeks.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Midwest Dachshund Rescue (mwdr.org), Hospice Hearts (hospiceheartsanimalrescue.org) or Ruby’s Rescue (rubysrescueandretreat.org) in memory of Mary.

Rita Darlene (Leuchtenberg) Toohill, 89 of LeRoy, IL passed away 9:34 PM May 17, 2024 at her family home, LeRoy, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Friday, May 24, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Downs, IL with Father Stephen Willard and Father Dustin Schultz Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Wapella, IL. Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL. Rosary Services at 7 PM with Father Thomas Szydlik.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Rita was born March 25, 1935 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Maurice F. and Edythe (Shoemaker) Leuchtenberg. She married William C. Toohill November 8, 1958 in Bloomington, IL.

Survivors include her husband, William C. Toohill, LeRoy, IL; children, Kenneth (Debra) Toohill, Heyworth, IL, William (Lisa) Toohill, LeRoy, IL, Timothy (Ann) Toohill, LeRoy, IL, Patrick Toohill, LeRoy, IL, Robert Toohill, DeWitt, IL, James (Erin) Toohill, LeRoy, IL, and Thomas (Kristie) Toohill, LeRoy, IL; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, William, John, Bradley, Thomas, Charlotte, Samuel, Abigail, Kathryn, Gregory, James, Paul, Michael, Kevin, Anna, great grandchildren, Jayce, Kaylee, Lynsie, Ashley, Connor, Grace, Nolan, Alexander; siblings, Wayne Leuchtenberg, Galesburg, IL and Marietta Peve, Walnut, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Gregory Toohill, great granddaughter, Melanie, and brother, Robert. 

Rita was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Downs. She loved gardening, crocheting, knitting, and quilting. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Joseph Vincent Ryan, 63, passed away on July 21, 2023 and was laid to rest May 14, 2024during a private graveside service officiated by Father Thomas R. Szydlik from the St. John The Baptist Catholic Church.

In life, Joseph loved the outdoors, especially the mountains. He spent several years working as a licensed arborist. 

Joseph was the son of Gerald Francis and Mary Ann Ryan, Clinton. He is survived by his two children, four grandchildren, a sister, and many cousins and other extended family members.

May he rest in peace.    

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Edward T. Kivlehan, Jr., 95 of Clinton, IL passed away 8:02 P.M. May 16, 2024 at Liberty Village, Clinton, IL.

Private graveside services and military honors will be at St. Patrick Cemetery, Wapella, IL. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Edward was born May 1, 1929 in Newport, RI the son of Edward T. and Mary (Greenman) Kivlehan, Sr. He married Nancy E. Shepherd February 27, 1954 in Waterloo, Iowa. She passed away February 3, 2010. 

Survivors include his son Edward T. (Donna) Kivlehan, III, Clinton, IL; six grandchildren; and a sister Barbara (Sye) Romak, Charleston, SC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Kevin B. Kivlehan, five brothers, and one sister.

Edward was a Deputy Warden in Rhode Island and later was a supervisor for Illinois Power.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Ruth Ann (Sullivan) Rickgauer, age 86, passed peacefully from this life April 20, 2024 at her home. She was born July 28, 1937 in Clinton, IL the daughter of Harold D. and Florence (Hollibaugh) Sullivan.

Ruth Ann was married to the love of her life, Dwight M. Rickgauer on February 5, 1961. They were the parents of Dwight Michael Rickgauer (deceased) and Dana Elizabeth Rickgauer, Clinton, IL. Surviving are four grandchildren, Ryan and Lauren Rickgauer, Algonquin, IL, Nicholas Cole (granddaughter-in-law, Burgandy Biayeu) Johnston and Kailei Elizabeth Johnston.

She was dearly loved by her great grandchildren, Petyon Nicole Johnston, age 13, Nicholas Cole Johnston, age 12 and Bailey Ann Johnston, age 5.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dwight M. Rickgauer, and son, Dwight Michael Rickgauer, brother, Larry E. Sullivan, and sisters, Norma Arlene Sosamon, and Mary Ellen Junkert. She has one living sister, Marilyn Thayer, Clinton, IL.

Throughout her working career, she was employed by Raymond Lamkin Law Office, Rickgauer Sand & Gravel (owner), Clinton Nuclear Power Plant, Herrick, Rudasill & Moss Attorneys-at-law, Dewitt Savings Bank and Knotty Pine Bar (owner), Assumption, IL.

Ruth Ann was an avid collector of antiques and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Per Ruth Ann’s wishes there will be no visitation or services. A Celebration of Life will be planned in the future. Memorial gifts may be made payable to the DeWitt County Animal Shelter, Clinton, IL or to the family.

When Tomorrow Comes

When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand;
The angel said my place was ready in heaven far above
And that I would have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But when I walked through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much at home,

For God looked down, smiled at me, and told me “Welcome Home.”
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me,

I’m right there in your heart.
 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Kimberly (Kim) S. Young, 66, of Maroa, IL, passed away on May 4th, 2024.

Kim was born on January 20th, 1958, in Peoria, IL. Kim graduated from Maroa-Forsyth High School in 1976. She worked various local jobs before working as a bookkeeper at the Maroa Farmer’s Co-Op Elevator for 15 years, and the Maroa-Forsyth School District Unit Office for 17 years. She enjoyed working with her close friend Rene Weikle, and retired from the District Office in 2015 to spend more time with her family. She was a member of the Maroa United Methodist Church.

She met Curtis (Curt) E. Young in high school, and they married on May 5th, 1979 at Maroa United Methodist Church. Kim & Curt were blessed with one son, Chad. Chad was born in 1983 in Decatur. Kim was looking forward to celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary with her family.

Kim enjoyed reading, shopping, and spending many summers at their cabin on Pana Lake. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed visiting her dad’s side of the family in Peoria as often as possible. She enjoyed the annual trip to the Apple & Pork Festival with her good friend Debbie Ooton.

Kim wanted to carry on her mother’s legacy as an exceptional caretaker for her grandkids and spent as much time with them as possible. She cheered them on at all of their activities, and never said no to taking them for ice cream after school or practice. They adored her, and miss their Mamaw very much.

She was preceded in death by her father, Byron Payne, her mother, Janice Mercer, brother-in-law, Richard Young, uncle, Gary McKinney, aunt, Joan Dobbs, and cousins, Darla Dobbs, Rick Dobbs, and Kevin McKinney.

She is survived by her loving husband, Curt, son, Chad (Lauren), and her grandchildren, Amelia & Colby; stepmom, Cecelia Payne, sister, Donna (Chris) Malone, brothers-in-law, Roger (Sherryl) Young, Charles (Pam) Young, sister-in-law, Barb Young, aunt, Marilyn McKinney, aunt, Marilyn Vise, cousin, Diane Dobbs, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, on Friday, May 10th, 2024, and a Funeral Service will be held at 10am on Saturday, May 11th with Rev. Mary Alice Cunningham officiating, both will be at the Calvert Funeral Home in Clinton.

Memorials may be made to the Maroa United Methodist Church or the Maroa-Forsyth School District Foundation.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

William “Bill” Carl Johnson, 95 of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Plano, TX and Clinton, IL died of pneumonia complications at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL on May 1, 2024

Born April 2, 1929 in Clinton, IL the son of William and Vernice (Sapp) Johnson. Bill was the youngest of eight children. Two brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. 

He served four years in the U.S. Army as a topographic engineer stationed in the Philippines during the Korean Conflict.

Bill married Patricia J. (Polen) Swanik in 1953. He later married Joanne Moreland. She preceded him in death in 2009.

Survivors include his children, Dr. William C. (Karen) Johnson, Bloomington, IL; David L. Johnson, North Hills, CA, Rebecca S. (Lindon) Riddle, Clinton, IL, Marjorie L. (Ric) Greuter, East Peoria, IL, step children, Roberta (Cade) Brown, The Colony, TX, Patricia (Andrew) Alverson, Plano, TX, Francine (Paul) Crownhart, McKinney, TX, Christine (Paul) Shiosaki, Torrance, CA, and Gerald Moreland, Lewisville, TX, 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 14 step grandchildren; 11 step great grandchildren, and 1 step great great grandchild.

Bill enjoyed bowling, cards, and games. He had retired from Revere Copper & Brass after 30 years. 

Private family graveside services will be at Center Cemetery, Flanagan, IL with Military Honors. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be presented in William’s name to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home or a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Mary Alice Wrone (nee Gano) passed away on May 1, 2024 of natural causes at Liberty Village in Clinton, Illinois.
 
Alice was born on November 7, 1935 in a rural Dewitt County farmhouse, to Ray Oakley and Oleta Mae (nee Eller) Gano. Emerging into the world three months premature, in the middle of an unseasonably early snow storm, she miraculously survived - due, in no small part, to her fierce force of will, as well as to the crude incubator her father cobbled together from a copper boiler and bricks heated on the stove.
 
An only child, Alice was nonetheless surrounded by companions in childhood – of both the human variety (most notably, the Thrasher kids, with whom she routinely patrolled Salt Creek timber) and the animal variety, including the lambs, calves, horses and chickens that populated the family's farm. She was a lifelong lover of cats. Chauncey, Willie Waterhead, Sam, Tripod, Cleo, and dozens of other outrageously spoiled felines are without doubt noisily purring as they reunite with their caregiver.
 
A 1953 graduate of Clinton High School, Alice married Robert Lynn Wrone, an Illinois Central Railroad brakeman and conductor, on March 20, 1955 in Lane Christian Church. They would have three children: Lisa Kaye (DeWitt County, Illinois) and twin boys, David Gano (University City, MO) and Steven William (Washington, D.C.).
 
Her husband preceded her in death in 1994. Her children survive, as does her cherished grandson, Robert James Gano Wrone, of St. Louis, MO.
 
A late-in-life companion, Bob Stearns - a fine and caring man - also preceded Alice in death.
 
Alice worked for many years at the Clinton Power Plant, having re-entered the work force after shepherding her off-spring into quasi-adulthood. There, as elsewhere, she was beloved and respected for her intelligence and sense of humor.
 
Following the untimely death of her husband, Alice re-established her bond with many childhood associates, and the Saturday night card games that ensued yielded thousands of hours of fellowship and recreation.
 
At her request, Alice will be cremated, with that service provided by Calvert Funeral Homes. A graveside service will be held at a later date. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com