Funeral Homes in Paxton, IL

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Paxton Obituaries

It was reported by Lincoln Courier on August 6th, 2019 that Kenneth William "Ken" Riecks passed away in Paxton, Illinois.  Riecks was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Kenneth William "Ken"'s life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on November 11th, 2018 that Charles William Jr Cima died in Paxton, Illinois.  Cima was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Charles William Jr's life.

It was disclosed by San Diego Union-Tribune on October 31st, 2018 that Catherine O "Katie" Elsbree died in San Diego, California.  Elsbree was 75 years old and was born in Paxton, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Catherine O "Katie"'s life.

It was noted by The Advocate on October 13th, 2018 that Juanita "Jane" Hines passed away in Newark, Ohio.  Hines was 79 years old and was born in Paxton, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Juanita "Jane"'s life.

It was noted on April 21st, 2018 that James Gettier Dr Kennedy passed away in Paxton, Illinois.  Kennedy was 85 years old and was born in New York, NY.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James Gettier Dr's life.

It was disclosed by Peoria Journal Star on November 8th, 2017 that Allen Wayne Rassi perished in Paxton, Illinois.  Rassi was 63 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Allen Wayne's life.

It was noted by Texarkana Gazette on August 8th, 2017 that Julia Louise Bettag (Martin) passed away in Texarkana, Texas.  Ms. Bettag was 93 years old and was born in Paxton, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Julia Louise's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on December 16th, 2016 that Marlene Louise Creel died in Paxton, Illinois.  Creel was 71 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Marlene Louise's life.

It was reported on June 14th, 2015 that G W "Pete" Peterson passed away in Sun City, Arizona.  Peterson was 77 years old and was born in Paxton, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor G W "Pete"'s life.

It was disclosed by Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier on May 10th, 2015 that Betty M Hunziker (Lewis) passed on in Independence, Iowa.  Ms. Hunziker was 87 years old and was born in Paxton, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Betty M's life.

History

Known by police to be part of auto parts theft ring based in Detroit, it is believed that the Lampkin brothers were worried that police would find the weapons they had in the trunk of their cars, and opened fire on the officers. An excerpt of his speech can be found in the June 26, 1919 edition of the Paxton Daily Record, which is available on microfilm at the Paxton Carnegie Library. Many of the home owners have garnered awards from various preservation and restoration societies for their efforts in maintaining the architectural heritage of these important landmarks. An early public high school was established in 1872; it served the surrounding area for the next several decades, culminating in the formation of a community high school district in May 1920. He is currently serving time at the state prison in Pontiac, Illinois.[http://books.google.com/books?id=9kt1kCd-d7UC&pg=PA240&vq=Paxton&dq=Hot+Type+News+Gazette&source=gbs_search_s&sig=-B5k6NCLopIIMDKDXKqQYOQbVuM] From 1961-2001, Paxton was home to what was dubbed "The World's Largest Community Sale", attracting hundreds of vendors and buyers and thousands of spectators from throughout central Illinois.

The official website for the city of Paxton is http://www.parkridge.us.