Tina Keeling
Tina J. Keeling, 49, of Bloomington passed away at Asta Care Center in Bloomington on March 6 at 1:18 p.m.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Mahomet, Illinois at a later date. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tina was born April 13, 1965 a daughter to Nancy Holleman.
She is survived by her mother, Nancy (Rick) Deterts of Bloomington; one daughter, Tabitha (Danny) Mattocks of Bloomington; one son, Trevor (Brittney) Keeling of Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren, Kaylee, Branson, Emma, Paisly, Hunter, and Addy; one brother Tim Miller of Bloomington; her grandmother, Frances Holleman of Bloomington; and one aunt, Betty Holleman of Clinton.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Dale Holleman; one brother, Terry Miller; and one uncle, Frank Holleman
Tina battled brain cancer for many years. She loved drinking Pepsi cola, reading, putting puzzles together, and solving word puzzles.
Online condolences may be made to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
Philip Brewer
Philip W. Brewer, Sr, 62, of Chenoa, passed away at 11:45 a.m., March 7 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
Cremation has been accorded.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Pastor Christian Ricker will be officiating.
Friends may greet the family from 10-12:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be left to the family.
Philip was born Nov. 11, 1952 in Bloomington the son of Charles Brewer.
He married Diana Hendershott on Oct. 23, 2971 in Forrest. She survives.
Also surviving are his two sons, Philip Brewer, Jr of Pontiac and Patrick Brewer of Chenoa; granddaughter, Emma Brewer; two brothers Michael (Deborah) Brewer of CA and Russell (Eva) Brewer of Wisconsin; sister, Barbie Ann (Kenny) Henningsen of Wisconsin; special Aunt Jerri Byrd of Pontiac; and special friend, Darin Weber of Pontiac.
He was preceded in death by his father, grandmother, Julia DeVore, and one brother, Vencil Brewer.
Philip was a jack of all trades including, a mechanic, a carpenter, and computers. There was nothing he couldn’t do.
Condolences and tributes may be made to the family at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
Mark Kosur
Mark S. Kosur, 60, of El Paso, died March 7, from pancreatic cancer peacefully at his home surrounded by family.
Mark was born May 10, 1954, in Streator, the son of Edward and Stephanie ZelenakKosur. He married Mary Kay Goller on June 21, 1980, in LeRoy. She survives in El Paso.
He is survived by his daughter Heather (James) Kosur, El Paso, son David Kosur, LeRoy, son Paul Kosur, Spokane Valley, Washington, grandchildren Aven and Jet Kosur, El Paso, mother Stephanie Kosur, Streator, brothers Don Kosur, Fletcher, N.C., Gerry (Ruta) Kosur, Lemont, Ill., sisters Teresa (Mark) Soberri, Leonore, Ill., Mary (George) Walker, Chattanooga, Tenn., and Nancy (Phil) Carr and Jeanne Aden both of Hudson. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews and dear friends Randy and Michelle Martin.
His father, a brother and a grandchild preceded him in death.
Mark graduated from Streator High School. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Illinois University and met his beloved wife there. He then worked in the welding and quality control departments of American Building Company, El Paso, for 23 years. At the age of 50 he decided a career change was needed and went back to school. His family was very proud of him when he received his Certificate of Practical Nursing from Illinois Central College. He worked for Heritage Manor, El Paso, El Paso Healthcare and recently found the rewards of doing home health care through Maxim.
Mark was a faithful, loving and hardworking husband. He was very proud of his children and adored his grandchildren. He was skilled at home remodeling. Mark also enjoyed walking his dog Neo, riding his motorcycle, photography, astronomy, target shooting, watching movies on TV, listening to music and geology. He loved clearing timber at the family farm near LeRoy. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, El Paso.
Memorials may be made for the veterinary care of animals at Hope Floats Animal Rescue through the El Paso Veterinary Service. Neo was a rescue animal from there.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date.Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, is assisting the family with arrangements.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
