The Obituary Section

Neil Cooper

, Illinois

Neil D. Cooper, 79, of Bishop Hill, Illinois, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to his family, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.Neil was born on July 5, 1947, in Urbana, Ohio, to Neil H. and Eleanor J. (Callegan) Cooper. Known for his strong work ethic and integrity, he dedicated many years to his career as a respected manufacturing supervisor. On September 20, 1969, Neil married the love of his life, Diana M. (Evans) Cooper. Together, they built a life centered on family and unconditional love through 57 wonderful years of marriage.An avid lover of the outdoors, Neil found his greatest joy in nature and time spent with those he loved most. Above all, his family was the center of his world. He was a proud father, a devoted husband, and a cherished grandfather whose steady presence and caring heart touched many lives.Neil is…

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Allan L. Brosi

, Illinois

July 8, 2020

Allan Lee Brosi was born to Dale Marlow Brosi and DeLyle Marie (Dresden) Brosi on February 19, 1958 at the Mercer County Hospital in Aledo, Illinois. Allen passed from this life on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in his home in Cambridge.Allan moved to Cambridge, Illinois at the age of two, and he resided in Cambridge for the rest of his life. Allen graduated from Cambridge High School in May of 1977. He worked as a sanitation worker in the fabrication department of Iowa Beef Processors in Joslin, Illinois and J&B Meats in Coal Valley, Illinois.Allan married Sherry Lynn Wright on Oct, 28, 2014 in Cambridge. She died on July 9, 2020.Allan loved to go fishing in Andover. He also enjoyed watching the horses over at the fairgrounds, which was just a block from their home on Holmes Street.He was preceded in death by his wife Sherry Wright of a few…

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