Jose Baeza-Padilla
Jose Carlos Baeza-Padilla, 17, of Meadows, formerly of Pontiac passed away at 9:25 p.m. on Sept. 4 in Pontiac.
His funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Chenoa United Methodist Church with Pastors Deb Honegger and Janeen Tronc officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the church. According to the family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded following services on Saturday, graveside services will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rural Pontiac. Memorial contributions may be made to American Breast Cancer Foundation.
Jose was born March 18, 1999 in Ottawa a son of Mario Baeza and Taye (Padilla) Miget.
He is survived by his parents: Mario (Rosa) Baeza of Fort Wayne, Ind. and Taye (Ron) Miget of Meadows; his paternal family: two brothers: Mario and Diego; two uncles: Jose and his two children: Jose Antonio and Diana, Uncle Ernesto and his three children: Christopher, Mateo, Fernanda; Paternal Grandmother: Margerita Granados; and aunt Maria Delos Angeles; his maternal family: aunts and uncles: Dawn (Tony) Moore, Babs (John) Austin, Debra (Gary) Wilson, Jeff (Marsha) Wachowski, and Paul (Jan) Wachoswski; step grandma: Marcella Miget; great aunts: Sharon Steffy and Suzanne (Bob) Kovalcik; two brothers: Seth and Gavin Padilla; two step brothers: Ryan (Heather) Williams and Jeremy Miget; and step aunt and uncle: Bev (John) Wohlrab. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Jose Baeza; and one uncle: Scott Wachowski.
Jose attended Pontiac Township High School through his sophomore year, he was a senior at Prairie Central High School. He worked for Marchelloni’s in Pontiac where he was commended for his good strong work ethic. He also was praised for his integrity, honor, and effort that he gave at school, football, wrestling, track, cross country, and friendships. He and Lynse Stokes were always together, friends forever.
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Kathy Person
Kathy M. Person, 57 of Bloomington passed away on Sept. 3 at her residence.
Her funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington with Rev. Sylvester Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m. on Friday at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.
Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. Memorials may be made to the family.
Kathy was born on Oct. 27, 1958 in Hollis, Okla., a daughter to Melvin Story and Irene Harsha. She married James Person on Jan. 28, 1976 in Bloomington.
Surviving is her husband, James Person of Bloomington; her children, Jamie, Keith, Kevin and Samara Person, all of Bloomington; grandchildren, Jalyn, Kaden, Avery, Elias and Jamecia Person; brothers, Jimmie Wheeler, Larry Meyers and Jason Harsha, all of Bloomington; sister, Debbie Wiley of Bloomington and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandchild, Landyn Person.
Kathy was employed at Illinois State University, Normal in Building Services for 16 years.
She was an avid follower of Christ. Kathy enjoyed reading the Bible and sharing her experiences. She enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren.
Online condolences and memories of Kathy may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
Lynse Stokes
Lynse Nicole Stokes, 15, of Chenoa, died Sept. 5 at 11:57 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Her funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Chenoa United Methodist Church with Pastors Deb Honegger and Janeen Tronc officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Rural Pontiac following the services. Memorial contributions in honor of Lynse may be made to the family.
Lynse was born on Nov. 5, 2000 in Pontiac, a daughter of Kenneth and Shana (Caton) Stokes.
She is survived by her mother: Shana (Dan) Stokes Kridner of Chenoa; paternal grandparents: Dale and Letitia Stokes of Graymont; her siblings: Cassandra Stokes of Chenoa, Paul and Tom Kridner both of Pontiac, Allysa Stokes of Graymont, Trafton, Brayden, and Bryce Kridner all of Chenoa; aunts and uncles: Crystal(Jamie) Tellor of Pamona, Dana (Chris) Kelley of Tacoma, Wash., Brenda (Dale) Schott of Blackston, and Scott (Brandi) Willer of Bettendorf, Iowa; maternal great grandfather: Earl Caton of Ava; paternal great grandmother: Agnes Stokes of Cullom; many cousin and extended family. She was preceded in death by her father and brother: Daniel Kridner, Jr.
Lynse was a sophomore at Prairie Central High School where she excelled at helping and mentoring others. Whether it was band, choir, or math, she was there to lend a helping hand, a true mother hen and asset to the school and her family that she loved so dearly. She enjoyed helping at her grandma’s business Marchelloni’s in Pontiac.
She was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend who will be greatly missed.
Jose and Lynse made many remember what love is supposed to be-Honest, Protective, Sweet, Innocent, All in! As adults we think they are too young, they don’t know! We believe they did! Jose loved her truly, the best boyfriend/best friend. Lynse loved him truly, the best girlfriend/best friend. They were inseparable in love, disagreements, work, play, life and death. We know that anyone that knew these two, saw them together, or were lucky enough to be in their circle, were the truly blessed! We could all learn “adulting” from these two. Even in their break up, there was none of the torrid feelings that usually come with that. They embraced life and we have to believe death. This is truly the greatest loss and gain-That we remember to love and honor one another, even in our mistakes because tomorrow is never-ever Promised! No matter how cautious or carefree there is no guarantee. God is their guardian now. May they rest in peace and know how much they are loved and missed!
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