Virginia Breitweiser
Virginia Caroline Breitweiser, 94, of Bloomington, passed away at 10:25 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2015 at Heritage Health in Normal.
Her memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2015 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomington with Rev. Keith Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 11 a.m. Friday at the church. A private family interment will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bloomington Emblem Club Scholarship Fund (which Virginia was instrumental in establishing) c/o Bev Miller, P.O. Box 5124, Bloomington, Ill. 61702 or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
Virginia was born February 13, 1921 in Ohio, Illinois, the daughter of Marnie and Mabel Newlin Wesner. She married Don L. Breitweiser on Oct. 8, 1944 in Walnut, Ill. He died on March 31, 1995.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce (Jeannie) Breitweiser, Bloomington and Phil (Donna) Breitweiser of Semmes, Alabama; a daughter, Sue Breitweiser of Normal; a sister, Joan McGraw of Evergreen, CO; five grandchildren, Katy (Nate) McCabe of Antioch, Matt Thomas of Warwick, RI, Emilie Thomas of Bloomington, Margaret (Matt) Kelley of Normal and Edward (Emily) Breitweiser of Bloomington; six great-grandchildren, Brayden and Madelyn McCabe and Nora, Gwyneth, Eileen and Lily Kelley.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Max Wesner, a sister, Roberta Baze and her twin, Robert Wesner in infancy.
Virginia was a true homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family as well as opening her home to any friends of the family. She was a fantastic cook and a great seamstress. She later worked as a seamstress for Down the Aisle making alterations to bridal gowns and was briefly in quality control at Beich Candy Company.
Virginia was active in the Emblem Club (Bloomington Elks Auxiliary), where she helped distribute flags in local cemeteries for Veterans Day and helped with mobile meals. She was a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
Virginia especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
Maggie Sprague
Margaret Mary “Maggie” Sprague, 31, of Bloomington, died peacefully at 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Maggie gracefully passed away surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.
Her Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bloomington. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal. The visitation will be from 3:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at Carmody Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Catholic High School in honor of Maggie.
Maggie is survived by her parents Sally and Michael, her older brother Michael (Jaclyn), her younger brother Patrick (Jacqueline), her best friend and younger sister Colleen, her dear aunt Nancy, her nephews Blaine and Henry Sprague, and her niece Claire Margaret Sprague.
Maggie was born May 25, 1984 in Edina, Minn. Maggie and her family lived in Edina and Orland Park, Ill. before moving to Bloomington. Maggie attended St. Clair Elementary, Holy Trinity Junior High and Central Catholic High School.
During high school, Maggie was the homecoming queen and a four year basketball player. She earned multiple basketball honors, including being named a 2002 Class A Player of the Year Finalist by the Pantagraph and being named to the 2002 Class A All-Area First Team. Despite those accomplishments, Maggie’s basketball career is best remembered for her big smile and the bright red lipstick she wore during games. The CCHS girl’s basketball teams still wear red shoelaces during each of their games in honor of Maggie.
Maggie went on to attend Eastern Illinois University where she majored in education and was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority. In Maggie’s two years at Eastern, she earned a 4.0 GPA and a place on the Dean’s list.
On Aug. 10, 2004, Maggie became ill after suffering an unexpected cardiac event. It was at that time that God revealed Maggie’s purpose in life. Maggie lived for the next 11 years with her parents at their home in Bloomington. Her parents and a group of wonderful caregivers (especially Maggie’s dear friend, Sue McDonald) cared for her every need. Despite the limitations her illness placed on her, Maggie’s smile still lit up every room she was in. She enjoyed time with her family the most. Maggie loved listening to stories from her sister, laughing with her brothers, going on rides and watching sports with her dad, and being her mom’s sidekick every day for those 11 years. She especially loved Sunday night dinners with her entire extended family.
Maggie is also survived by her loving Aunt Ann and Uncle Dean, as well as her cousins and life long friends Erin, Deano, Vanessa and Shane Davis. Her extended family also included the Costigan, King, Derry, Kloss and (Maryland) Sprague families she loved so much.
Maggie has been the daily inspiration for her mom, dad, sister, brothers, and so many others for 11 years, and she will continue to be into eternity. We will love you forever sweet Mags.
“Chick” Tallon
Charles W. “Chick” Tallon, Jr., 87, of Downs, died at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at Heritage Health in Bloomington with his daughter by his side.
His funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2015) at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Burial will be at Hopewell Cemetery in Downs. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Downs Fire Department, the LeRoy Fire Department or the Community Cancer Center in Normal.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
Chick was born Nov. 11, 1927 in Downs, the son of Charles W. and Daisy M. Arbuckle Tallon. He married Mildred “Jean” Weakley on Oct. 24, 1948; they had three daughters, Debra, Brenda and Linda.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda Sage of Bloomington; three grandchildren, Brad (Jennifer) Tallon of Mill Spring, NC, Tom (Carrie) Estes and Blake (Danielle) Estes, both of Downs and five great-grandchildren, Jacob, Morgan & Owen Estes and Stella & Raney Tallon and his beloved dog, Sugar.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean on December 15, 2014; two daughters, Debra Tallon and Brenda Estes, six brothers and sisters, Nellie Roberts, Thelma Tallon, Don Tallon, Ray Tallon, Iola Thompson and Maxine Hamblin.
Chick graduated from Downs High School. He farmed in rural Downs his entire life. He was passionate about farming and enjoyed watching his crops grow.
Chick was a good man and would do anything to help others. He enjoyed his time every morning with the coffee drinkers, Larry, Eric and Kenny. He also enjoyed fishing, watching ball games, playing black jack, eating a good meal, having a good laugh, but most of all, spending time with his family and friends.
Jimmie Wiley
Carlock- Jimmie D. Wiley, 91, of Carlock passed away at 7:53 a.m. at Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Normal.
Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Private family services will be held at a later date. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements for Jimmie.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Normal.
Jimmie was born on June 30, 1924 in Muskogee, Oklahoma a daughter of Ira D. and Ruby P. (Holman) Hilbern. She married Richard E. Wiley on June 23, 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa. He survives.
In addition to her husband Richard, Jimmie is survived by a son, Victor E. (Ruth) Wiley of Bloomington,; two grandchildren, Daniel Wiley of Kansas and Katie Harness of Bloomington. Also surviving is one brother, Ira “Sonny” Hilbern, Jr. of California. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Jimmie enjoyed painting, sewing, and was an avid reader. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren.
Online condolences and memories of Jimmie may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
