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Petropoul, 64, Odell, passed away at 4:03 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019, at his home.His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Duffy-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac with a priest from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago officiating. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery in Pontiac.Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in Pontiac.Peter was born July 7, 1954, in Pontiac, a son of George and Geraldine “Jerry” (Brown) Petropoul. He married Betty (Schertz) McCabe on Feb. 14, 1997, in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives in Odell.Also surviving are daughters, Sarah (Jason) Shipe of Winchester, Va. and Laura (Matt) Smith of Richmond, Va.; a stepson, Andrew McCabe of Pontiac; a stepdaughter, Sarah (Matt) Kiser of Montgomery; his brother, James (Penny) Petropoul of Palos Hills; grandchildren, Lucas Shipe, Jayden Shipe, Gemma Smith, Willa Smith, Andrew James “AJ” McCabe, Ryan McCabe, Daniel Kiser, Brandon Kiser; nephews, Stephanos Petropoul and Andreas Petropoul; and a niece, Marianthe Petropoul.He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Georgia “Gigi” Petropoul-Bottoms; and a niece, Dawn Marie Miller.Peter graduated from Pontiac Township High School. He grew up working at his grandparents’ and parents’ Liberty Cafe and worked through his high school years at Wilson’s Ice Cream Shop. He retired from R.R. Donnelley after 25 years and from construction, Local 996, after 15 years.He was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Joliet.Pete was a third generation Cubs fan, the only one to see the Cubs win the World Series. He passions were tinkering with things, creating inventions, numismatics (coin collecting), attending local auctions, and gardening. He started his own business for measuring carpet for local carpet stores. In 1996, he started Rolling Billboards, Inc., and from there started Truckers Mall, LLC. He was proud when it grew large enough to have his own building with employees. He was determined to do work for the business to the end.He will be remembered for hi...

Lee, 61, of Pontiac, passed away at 11:07 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac.A service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church in Pontiac with Pastor Tim Hubert officiating. Burial with a graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Chenoa. Cremation rites will be accorded.Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.Christina was born May 14, 1957, in Dwight to Harold D. and Judith M. (Super) Leonard. She married Donald Lee. He survives in Pontiac.Also surviving are her children, Janetta Zoeller of Pontiac and Mark Zoeller of Graymont; a brother, Steven (Darla) Leonard of Dwight; a sister, Carol Leonard of Odell; grandchildren, Darien Armour, Andrew Armour, Courtney Armour, and Marissa Krulak.She was preceded in death by her parents.Christina attended schools in Dwight. She enjoyed being a door greeter at Walmart.A member of First Lutheran Church in Pontiac, Christina loved to go camping and motorcycle riding. She enjoyed the sport of shooting and spending time with family and friends. She will be greatly missed but her loved ones know her memory will live on through her donation with the Regional Organ Bank of Illinois.Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.Online condolences may be left at www.duffyfuneralhome.com. ...

Monday at St. Andrew Catholic Parish, Fairbury, with Father Scott Archer officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Fairbury.Friends may call from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, with the rosary recited at p.m.Bob died at 12:33 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at his residence in Fairbury.Born March 6, 1957, in Streator, Bob was the son of John A. and Dorothy Stahly Trainor. He married LuAnn Verdun on Feb. 20, 1981, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Odell. She survives in Fairbury.Other survivors include his father, Jack Trainor of Wing; children, Mark (Kara) Trainor, Joseph (Lindsey) Trainor, both of Fairbury, Greg (Faith) Trainor, Champaign, Katie (Lance) Golliday of Lexington, Jay Trainor of Denver, Colo.; eight grandchildren; one brother, Mike (Teresa) Trainor of Chatsworth; three sisters, Pat (Eric) Rieger, Lynn (Mike) Reis, both of Forrest; and Ann (Cal) Zimmerman, Fairbury.His mother, Dorothy; and a grandson preceded him in death.Memorial donations may be directed to OSF Hospice, Children’s Hospital of Illinois or St. Andrew Catholic Parish.Online condolences may be left at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com. ...