ᐅ Illinois Death Notices 2009-2025
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▰ Betty J (Hendricks) Backovitch

Died March 29, … More Information
Betty J (Hendricks) Backovitch, 78, of Taylorville, Illinois departed this life March 29, 2004.
Obituary published: March 30, 2004 in "State J-R"

▰ Joseph J Backor

Died December 15, … More Information
Joseph J Backor, born January 25, 1925 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 15, 2014 in Rockford, Illinois. Joseph was 89. Tags: #Jeanne
Obituary: Joseph was born on 25, 1925 and passed away on , 15, 2014. Joseph was a resident of Rockford, Illinois at the time of passing. Joseph was married to Jeanne.

▰ Joan (Prouty) Backoff

Died February 16, … More Information
Joan (Prouty) Backoff, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Joan February 16, 2006. Joan was 69.
Obituary published: February 17, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Joan (Prouty) Backoff

Died February 08, … More Information
Joan (Prouty) Backoff, age 69 of Arlington Heights, Illinois, joined the Lord February 8, 2006.
Obituary published: February 09, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Joan (Prouty) Backoff

Died February 09, … More Information
Joan (Prouty) Backoff, 69, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2006 in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Obituary published: February 10, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Charles H Sr Backoff

Died September 02, … More Information
Charles H Sr Backoff, of Bloomington, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 2, 1997. Charles was 81.
Obituary published: September 03, 1997 in "Pantagraph"

▰ Charles H Sr Backoff

Died September 01, … More Information
Charles H Sr Backoff, age 81 of Bloomington, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 1, 1997.
Obituary published: September 02, 1997 in "Pantagraph"

▰ Ladonna (Breudfjord)[Botta] Backmeyer

Died January 22, … More Information
Ladonna (Breudfjord)[Botta] Backmeyer, of Illinois, born in Minot, North Dakota, passed from this world into the next January 22, 2001. LaDonna was 58.
Obituary published: January 23, 2001 in "TRFT-NW (MN)"

▰ Ladonna (Breidfjord) Backmeyer

Died January 23, … More Information
Ladonna (Breidfjord) Backmeyer, age 58 of Illinois, born in North Dakota, went to be with her Lord and Savior January 23, 2001.
Obituary published: January 24, 2001 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Janice A Backmann

Died January 01, … More Information
Janice A Backmann, a resident of St Charles, Illinois for decades, died January 1, 2017 in St Charles, Illinois at the age of 81.
Obituary published: January 02, 2017 in "The Daily Herald"

▰ William Wallace Backman

Died February 15, … More Information
William Wallace Backman passed away February 15, 1907 in Englewood, Illinois.
Obituary published: February 16, 1907 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)"

▰ Rosemary A Backman

Died July 08, … More Information
Rosemary A Backman, of Chicago, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2008. Rosemary was 78.
Obituary published: July 09, 2008 in "C-N IL"

▰ Norman Gale Backman

Died January 17, … More Information
Norman Gale Backman, of Illinois, born in Haynes, North Dakota, entered into eternal rest January 17, 2010. Norman was 84.
Obituary published: January 18, 2010 in "OttawaDT"

▰ Margaret L (Partridge) Backman

Died February 12, … More Information
Margaret L (Partridge) Backman, of Illinois, born in Des Moines, Iowa, entered into eternal rest February 12, 2018. Margaret was 91.
Obituary published: February 13, 2018 in "Des Moines Register (IA)"

▰ Margaret Louise Backman

Died February 08, … More Information
Margaret Louise Backman, born August 3, 1926 went to be with her Lord and Savior February 8, 2018 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Margaret was 91.

▰ Egil W Backman

Died November 16, … More Information
Egil W Backman, age 85 of Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Egil November 16, 2005.
Obituary published: November 17, 2005 in "Gurnee Review"

▰ Betty Jane (Colley) Backman

Died October 28, … More Information
Betty Jane (Colley) Backman, age 80 of Illinois, born in Eltopia, Washington, died on October 28, 2005.
Obituary published: October 29, 2005 in "OttawaDT"

▰ Agnes E (Carlburg) Backman

Died August 05, … More Information
Agnes E (Carlburg) Backman, of Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master August 5, 2002. Agnes was 102.
Obituary published: August 06, 2002 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Agnes E (Carlburg) Backman

Died August 04, … More Information
Agnes E (Carlburg) Backman, 102, of Illinois departed this life August 4, 2002.
Obituary published: August 05, 2002 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Robert R B Backlund

Died July 08, … More Information
Robert R B Backlund, age 93 of Morton, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 8, 2014.
Obituary published: July 09, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Robert R B Backlund

Died July 07, … More Information
Robert R B Backlund, 93, of Morton, Illinois departed this life July 7, 2014.
Obituary published: July 08, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Robert R b Backlund

Died July 06, … More Information
Robert R b Backlund, born April 25, 1921 joined the Lord July 6, 2014 in Morton, Illinois. Robert was 93. Tags: #Morton #Washington #Village #Bloomington #Andrew #Mary #Backlund #Nadiene #Surviving #Cheri #Salz #Rome #Arthur #Samantha #Peoria #World #Navy #Robert #Caterpillar #East #Lodge #Scottish #Bodies #Valley #Amateur #Club #Anatomical #Association #Knapp- #Cremation #Memorials #Council #Scouts #America #Madison
Obituary: Morton - Robert R.B. Backlund (KV9A), 93, of Morton, passed away at 2:40 p.m. , 6, 2014, at Washington Christian Village.
He was born 25, 1921, in Bloomington to Andrew Oscar and Mary Florence (Shifflet) Backlund. He married Nadiene Wenderoth on 23, 1944, in Bloomington.
Surviving are his wife, Nadiene Backlund of Morton; one daughter, Cheri (Alan) Salz of Rome, Ill.; two grandchildren, Arthur Salz and Samantha Park, both of Peoria; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one infant daughter and two brothers.
He was a World War II Navy veteran.
Robert worked at Caterpillar Inc., retiring in 1981 from the purchasing department in East Peoria.
He was a member of the Morton Masonic Lodge 352 AF & AM; Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Peoria; Peoria Consistory and the Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club.
Robert arranged to have his body donated to the Anatomical Gift Association for scientific study.
Knapp-Johnson and Cremation in Morton is handling arrangements.


Memorials may be made to the W.D. Boyce Council of Boy Scouts of America, 614 NE Madison Ave., Peoria, IL 61603.

▰ Metha A (Gallup) Backlund

Died November 15, … More Information
Metha A (Gallup) Backlund, 83, of Illinois departed this life November 15, 2006.
Obituary published: November 16, 2006 in "Chicago T"

▰ Jean (Edwards) Backlund

Died October 02, … More Information
Jean (Edwards) Backlund, of Illinois, born in Nebraska, passed from this world into the next October 2, 2014. Jean was 91.
Obituary published: October 03, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Jean (Edwards) Backlund

Died October 01, … More Information
Jean (Edwards) Backlund, of Illinois, born in Kearney, Nebraska, passed from this world into the next October 1, 2014. Jean was 91.
Obituary published: October 02, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ B f Backlund

Died April 29, … More Information
B f Backlund, born May 31, 1924 passed from this life on April 29, 2015 in Illinois. Backlund was 90. Tags: #Backlund #Peoria #Ariz #Arizona #Stromsburg #Kearney #Washburn #University #Colorado #Nebraska #World #Chip #Navy #Diego #Pacific #Tokyo #Japan #Jean #Edwards #Jeanne #Edgar #Merle #John #Denver #Camy #Chillicothe #Steve #Matt #Tera #Frank #Morton #Eric #Conner #Bryce #Senior #Examiner #Banking #Dunlap #Bank #Central #Better #Illinois #Association #Independent #Bankers #America #Community #Federal #Chicago #White #Conference #Small #President #Future #Administration #Assemblies #Southern #National #Securities #Exchange #Office #Consumer #Italian- #Society #Institute #Accountants #Internal #Producers #Report #Financial #Network #State #Associations #Hookey #This #Boulder #Country #Riverside #Club #Island #Mount #Quincy #Golf #Park #Crow #Iowa #Desert #Boulders #Bethany #Church #Lane #Swan #Memory #Trust #Wildlife #Road #Hanna #Hospice #Valley #Phoenix #Advanced #Associates #Cypress #Solutions #Alisa #Lafayette #Colo
Obituary: B.F. "Chip" Backlund, 90, of Peoria Heights died , 29, 2015, at home in free, Ariz.

For the last 40 years, he had split his time between homes in Peoria Heights, Ill., and Arizona.

Born May 31, 1924, near Stromsburg, Neb., he attended Kearney State (Neb.) and graduated from Washburn University (Kan.) in 1946 with a degree in economics. He obtained a law degree from the University of Colorado and passed the Nebraska bar in 1949. During World War II, Chip went into the V-12 program for college students and eventually became the supply officer on what would become the second most decorated ship in the Navy, the USS San Diego. The warship served the entire Pacific Theater, and was the first to enter Tokyo Bay after Japan surrendered. On 3, 1947, he married Jean Lou Edwards of Kearney, Neb.

Chip was preceded in death by wife, Jean; sister, Jeanne Peterson; and brothers, Edgar and Merle Backlund.

Survivors include his three children: John Backlund of Denver, CO; Camy (Craig) McLaren of Chillicothe, IL; and Steve (Tomi) Backlund of Peoria, IL; grandchildren: Matt (Chau) Backlund of Denver, CO; Tera Backlund (Scott Frank) of Morton, IL; and Eric Backlund of Ft. Collins, CO; great-grandchildren: Conner and Bryce Frank of Morton, IL.

Chip was legal counsel and Senior Bank Examiner for the Banking Department of Nebraska before he got involved in 1957 with the Dunlap State Bank. He eventually added seven more Central Illinois banks to the group and five of these have been combined to form Better Banks, based in Peoria, Ill.

Chip was past president of the Illinois Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers Association of America. He was one of the founders of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois. Chip served as a director on the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago from 1986 to 1992. He was appointed to and was chairman of the White House Conference on Small Business for President Reagan, where he was commissioner for the controversial issue of "The Future of the Small Business Administration." Chip personally presented President Reagan with the final report at a nationally televised news event at the White House. He was an invited panelist every year on the Conference on World Affairs from 1988 until 1993. He was a faculty member for the Assemblies for Bank Directors sponsored by Southern Methodist University from 1989 until 1992 and was council member of the National Federation of Independent Businesses from 1989 until 1999.

With his tremendous passion for local communities and businesses, Chip testified on behalf of community banking and small businesses at numerous hearings held by U.S. Senate Banking Committee, U.S. House Banking Committee and various sub-committees, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the White House Office of Consumer Affairs. He was an invited panelist/speaker at conferences, meetings for the Italian-American Society, Bank Administration Institute, National Association of Accountants, National Association of Internal Auditors, Small Business Administration, National Milk Producers, MacNeil/Lehrer Report (PBS), Financial News Network and numerous State Banking Associations.

Known as Hookey to his grandkids, his love of classical music and his unforgettable tenor voice will always be remembered by his family and friends. Chip enjoyed passing the time by having lively and pointed discussions on world affairs, politics and economics. He loved sports and was competitive his whole life, being an avid golfer and tennis player. One of his favorite sayings was, "Golf isn't a sport, it's an addiction." This was so true as over the course of his life, he was a member of the Boulder (Colo.) Country Club, Riverside Country Club (Grand Island, Neb.), Mount Hawley Country Club (Peoria, Ill.), Country Club of Peoria (Ill.), Quincy (Ill.) Country Club, Bob O'Link Golf Club (Highland Park, Ill.), Crow Valley Golf Club (Bettendorf, Iowa), and Desert Forest Golf Club and The Boulders, both in free, Ariz.

With the passing of both Chip and Jean, we will be having a combined visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. , 12, 2015, at Bethany Baptist Church, 7422 N. Heinz Lane, Edwards, Ill. Services for Chip will be at 3 p.m. , 13, 2015, at Bethany Baptist Church. An honor guard ceremony will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens at approximately 4 p.m. Also, a combined celebration of life reception will be after the ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m., location to be announced at both the visitation and service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Backlund Charitable Trust, 10225 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61615, which is to educate and to create awareness mainly of environmental issues; or Wildlife Prairie Park, 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City, IL 61536.

The family extends a special thanks to Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Advanced Clinical Associates, Cypress Solutions and Alisa Millette of Lafayette, Colo., for their wonderful help and support in the last months of Chip's life.

▰ B f "Chip" Backlund

Died April 29, … More Information
B f "Chip" Backlund, born May 31, 1924 joined the Lord April 29, 2015 in Peoria, Illinois. Backlund was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Steven And Christine Schmidgall

▰ Agnes H [Villarreal] Backley

Died August 25, … More Information
Agnes H [Villarreal] Backley went into the presence of the Lord on August 25, 1999 in Illinois.
Obituary published: August 26, 1999 in "Chicago Sun Times"

▰ Sharon (Siegel) Backi

Died July 31, … More Information
Sharon (Siegel) Backi, of Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on July 31, 2005. Sharon was 61.
Obituary published: August 01, 2005 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Herbert H "Butch" Backhaus

Died May 01, … More Information
Herbert H "Butch" Backhaus, 91, of Elmhurst, Illinois, left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home May 1, 2008.
Obituary published: May 02, 2008 in "LombardSpectator"

▰ Cobren O Backey

Died December 23, … More Information
Cobren O Backey, of Aurora, Illinois, passed from this life on December 23, 2007. Cobren was 88.
Obituary published: December 24, 2007 in "KCChronicle"

▰ Wanda R (Waters) Backes

Died July 25, … More Information
Wanda R (Waters) Backes, of M Vernon, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 25, 2001. Wanda was 76.
Obituary published: July 26, 2001 in "Register-News"

▰ Marcella Nadine (Fakes) Backes

Died May 10, … More Information
Marcella Nadine (Fakes) Backes, age 80 of Illinois, born in Missouri, died on May 10, 2005.
Obituary published: May 11, 2005 in "Lincoln Courier"

▰ Marcella Nadine "Nadine" (Fakes) Backes

Died May 10, … More Information
Marcella Nadine "Nadine" (Fakes) Backes, age 80 of Illinois, born in Lilbourn, Missouri, gained her wings on May 10, 2005.
Obituary published: May 11, 2005 in "Journal Star"

▰ Mable Marie (Brown) Backes

Died September 13, … More Information
Mable Marie (Brown) Backes, of Illinois, born in Leoma, Tennessee, passed from this world into the next September 13, 2014. Mable was 84.
Obituary published: September 14, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Mable Marie (Brown) Backes

Died September 12, … More Information
Mable Marie (Brown) Backes, age 84 of Illinois, born in Leoma, Tennessee, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 12, 2014.
Obituary published: September 13, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Mable Marie Backes

Died September 11, … More Information
Mable Marie Backes, born November 18, 1929 entered eternal life September 11, 2014 in Peoria, Illinois. Mable was 84. Tags: #John
Obituary: Mable was born on 18, 1929 and passed away on , 11, 2014. Mable was a resident of Peoria, Illinois at the time of passing. Mable was married to John.

▰ Karen E Backes

Died August 06, … More Information
Karen E Backes, born November 23, 1947 went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2017 in Marengo, Illinois. Karen was 69.

▰ Karen E Backes

Died August 06, … More Information
Karen E Backes, born November 23, 1947 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home August 6, 2017 in Marengo, Illinois. Karen was 69.
Family members and close friends: , Frances Wilson, Joe & Sharon Hodge, Elizabeth Rogers, Fran & Wayne Kirchhoff, Rita Peters, Michele Miethke, Denver Boxleitner, Barb Langan, Joan Isaacson

▰ Joseph W Backes

Died July 07, … More Information
Joseph W Backes, of Peoria, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on July 7, 2003. Joseph was 81.
Obituary published: July 08, 2003 in "Journal Star"

▰ James John Backes

Died March 14, … More Information
James John Backes, age 87 of Pekin, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2010.
Obituary published: March 15, 2010 in "The Beacon News"

▰ James John Backes

Died March 13, … More Information
James John Backes, age 87 of Pekin, Illinois, departed this life Sunday March 13, 2010.
Obituary published: March 14, 2010 in "The Beacon News"

▰ James J Backes

Died November 14, … More Information
James J Backes, age 49 of Marengo, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on November 14, 2003.
Obituary published: November 15, 2003 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ James J Backes

Died March 10, … More Information
James J Backes, born June 2, 1922 passed from this life on March 10, 2010 in Illinois. James was 87.

▰ Geraldine Backes

Died August 12, … More Information
Geraldine Backes, age 70 of Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior August 12, 2003.
Obituary published: August 13, 2003 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Fern Backes

Died February 13, … More Information
Fern Backes, age 97 of Cave Junction, Illinois, died on February 13, 1997.
Obituary published: February 14, 1997 in "State J-R"

▰ William J Jr Backer

Died September 09, … More Information
William J Jr Backer, age 71 of Lagrange Park, Illinois, departed this life Sunday September 9, 2016.
Obituary published: September 10, 2016 in "Chicago T"

▰ Sheldon Backer

Died May 13, … More Information
Sheldon Backer, born March 25, 1932 passed from this life on May 13, 2013 in Wilmette, Illinois. Sheldon was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Marcia Zuckerman, Steven Eaton, Stacy Hartl ~nelson

▰ Ruth (Holzhauer) Backer

Died July 10, … More Information
Ruth (Holzhauer) Backer, of Roanoke, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2017. Ruth was 95.
Obituary published: July 11, 2017 in "Journal Star"

▰ Ruth Backer

Died July 09, … More Information
Ruth Backer, born November 7, 1921 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master July 9, 2017 in Roanoke, Illinois. Ruth was 95.
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