Bette Henson
, Illinois
Heyworth – Bette Henson, 83, of Heyworth, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Normal. Bette was born on January 23, 1943 in Chicago to William L. and Alyce (Weberg) Bauer. She was raised on the family farm in Stanford. She married Jimmie “Jim” Henson on September 8, 1962 in Stanford as well. They raised their family in Bloomington.She owned Bette’s Ceramics for 25 years and then managed apartments. Bette also became a sales representative for Nestle.Bette enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She also enjoyed making cards in her spare time with her friends. Bette enjoyed entertaining, especially on Christmas Eve. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Jim Henson of Heyworth; sons, Jeff (Sara) Henson of Lompoc, California and Ron (Devon) Henson of Ottawa; grandchildren, Miranda (Logan), Ben, Carly (Chris), and Jack; and her great-grandchild, Sage. She…
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Katie Lea Casselman
, Illinois
February 1, 1990
She was born on February 2 1990 in Normal daughter of Douglas and Carrie Ford Leathers. She married Ryan Casselman on September 21 2013 in Lexington. Surviving are her husband Ryan of Towanda their children Abbie and Lucas Casselman both at home her parents Doug and Carrie Leathers of El Paso maternal grandmother Jarie Ford of Bloomington. Also surviving are her aunt Lisa Ford and cousin Gracie Ford both of Normal parentsinlaw Dan and Teresa Casselman of Bloomington and her beloved dog Ellie. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Clarence Ford and paternal grandmother Ruth Leathers and many cherished pets. Her funeral service will be held at 1100 am on Friday October 23 2026 at The Pasture Church Hudson IL where visitation will be held from 400700 pm on Thursday October 22 2026. Cremation rites will be accorded after the service. East Lawn Funeral Home is assisting…
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Nelson R. Kellems
, Illinois
He was born on December 23 1931 in Kenney IL son of John and Bertha Davis Kellems. He married Ramona Walden on November 4 1972 at Funks Grove she preceded him in death on May 15 2012 in Normal. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter Michelle Aaryl and one sister Delores Howard. Surviving are three sons Barry Liisa Kellems of Seattle WA David Stephen of New Port Richey FL and John Stephen of Las Vegas NV his stepchildren Jean Gary Masters of Champaign Janet Townsend and Claude Jeanne Gordon both of Bloomington. Also surviving are eight grandchildren 19 greatgrandchildren and one brother Bill Dorothy Kellems of Waynesville. Nelson was a United States Korean Conflict Army veteran serving from 1952 to 1954 and stationed in Austria. He was a member and former commander of the American Legion BurgerBenedict Post 573 in McLean and was proud to have flown…
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