Keith Arteman
Keith P. Arteman, 75, of Bloomington, died at 2:00 p.m. on Jan. 8 at his home with his wife by his side.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bloomington. There will be no visitation prior to services, the family will receive friends at the luncheon following the services at the church. Cremation rites have been accorded by Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Private inurnment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Catholic High School, attention Scott Vogel or to the Humane Society of Central Illinois, Normal. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
He was born May 2, 1939 in Peoria, son of Charles J. and Viola Miles Arteman. He married Eddy M. Easley Stalter on Sep. 2, 1986 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Surviving are his wife, Eddy, of Bloomington; children, Peter Arteman of Cincinnati, Ohio, Julie (Matt) Groppi of Danville, Michael Arteman of Bloomington, Ben (Lucinda) Miller of Normal, Scott (Tricia) Stalter of Clearwater, FL and Stephanie (Joey) McAdams of Bloomington and 12 grandchildren, Julian Arteman, Lyndsay Menken, Lauren Groppi, Max, Will & Violet Miller, Jessica Stalter, Zach Hocker & Jacob Trachsel, Jamison Stalter, Sean Williams & Madelyn McAdams. Also surviving are one great-granddaughter, Londyn Menken and one sister, Sharon Burris of Bloomington.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Tami Arteman and Stacey Stalter; his brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Shirley Arteman; one grandson, Bennett Miller and a brother-in-law, Bruce Burris.
Keith was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was the owner and operator of Arteman’s TV in Bloomington, a Zenith dealership business that he took over from his father.
He graduated from Trinity High School, and was a pitcher of the 1956-57 “Dream Team.”
Keith was an avid Chicago Cubs baseball fan and his greatest wish was to see the Cubs win the World Series. “Go Cubs!”
He will be greatly missed by his family, grandchildren, friends and his K-9 companion, Hemi. He will be remembered locally and nationwide, as the proud owner of the all original, 1966 Hemi Charger, called the “Bloomington Ghost.”
Daniel Killion
Daniel F. Killion, 78, of Bloomington, the love of his wife Cathy’ life and best friend of 34 ½ years, was taken home to Heaven on Jan. 1 as she held his hand and kissed him.
A celebration of Daniel’s Life will be held in the summer. There will be no visitation and he will be laid to rest at Friends Cemetery in Bentown. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Daniel’s memory may be sent to Cathy Killion, c/o First State Bank, 502 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington 61704.
Daniel was born on Feb. 7, 1936 in Chicago, the son of Edward and Mildred Dvorak Killion. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Tommy and Ronnie.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy Killion, daughter, Shannon and a sister, Rita of Chicago.
Daniel worked for Country Financial for 39 ½ years as Head Life Underwriter. He had many friends there who thought a lot of him, including all the agents in the surrounding areas outside McLean County.
God brought him and Cathy together in 1980. Daniel was the most wonderful, thoughtful, kind, gentle and loving man. He was very funny and always made Cathy and his friends laugh with his witty jokes. He brought so much happiness into Cathy’s life and always told her “you are the love of my life” and said “just remember, I married my dream girl.”
“I’ll love you forever and ever like I always told you and wrote on all your special cards. No one could ever take your place in my heart. You’ll always be in my heart wherever I am, wherever I go. See you in Heaven my love.” Love Cathy.
Lastly a special thank you to Father Tony and Nurse Eric at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.