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Obituaries Arends, Neva, 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, rural Benson. Baxa, Edith 2 p.m. graveside at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington.

Pilchard, Juanita 3 p.m. celebration of life at Trinity Community Fellowship, Farmer Schwiderski, Burdette "Howie," 11 a.m. at Calvert Froelich Memorial Home, Toluca. Sechrest, Cora Elizabeth, 10 a.m. at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa.

Wilson, Avery 10 a.m. at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Funerals pending Funerals today Davison, Fred, 81, of 901 N. Main Normal, 2:30 a.m. Thursday (June 28, 2007) at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.

Calvert Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington. Forman, Jeanette, 63, of Lake Bloomington, Thursday (June 28, 2007) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal. Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington. Patterson, Verda, 85, of Normal, 12:35 a.m. Thursday (June 28, 2007) at OSF St.

Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington. sister, grandmother and greatrandmother. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Bernadine Carrico McNealy CLINTON Bernadine Carrico McNealy, 78, formerly of Clinton, passed away June 22, 2007, at her home in Denver, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Bernadine was born in Vandalia on Jan. 18, 1929, to Leeon and Fern Carrico. She married William A. McNealy on June 27, 1948. Bill preceded her in death on Aug.

5, 1977. Bernadine is survived by her son, Brad (Carol) McNealy, Denver, and her daughter, Debra (Chris) Hoelscher, Bloomington. Bernadine had one grandson, Marshall (Rebecca) McNealy, Plainfield, two granddaughters, Jessica Hoelscher, St. Louis, and Erinn McNealy, Denver, and one great-grandson, Braeden McNealy, Plainfield, Ind. She is also survived by two sisters, Florence (Emmett) Davis, Corona, and Donna (Sigel) Glover, Mobile, and one brother, Leeon (Diane) Carrico, Fairbury.

Bernadine was an elementary and middle school teacher in Clinton, Tolono and Wilmington for 30 years. She was active in her church, singing in the choir. She was a member of PEO and also served as a volunteer at the Rialto Theatre in Joliet. She resided in Wilmington for 27 years before moving to Denver, in 2004. Cremation rights were accorded and a celebration of Bernadine's life will be at 10 a.m.

Aug. 17 at the First United Methodist Church in Wilmington. The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in Bernadine's memory to a charity of your choice. Bernadine leaves behind many' dear friends. She was a giving soul who always lent a helping hand.

She will live on forever in the hearts of many. Private burial will be in Forbis Cemetery, rural Vandalia. Miller Funeral Home Vandalia, is in charge of arrangements. Orville Ronna Sr. PAXTON Orville J.

Ronna 73, Paxton, died at 11:08 a.m. Wednesday (June 27, 2007) at Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City. Service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Loda, with the Rev. David Allen officiating.

Burial: Glen Cemetery, Paxton. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ford-Baier Funeral Home, Paxton, and one hour before the service Saturday at the church. Memorials: Paxton Swedes or a charity of the donor's choice. Survivors: three daughters, Jodi Sharp, Paxton; Teri EARN MORE! 4.95% 91 Day CD with $5,000 Deposit Call 1-877-899-1913 or stop by today! 2401 E.

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-Then again, Oswalt is not a retired Marine colonel like his father, who named his son after the legendary World War II general, George S. Patton Jr. "Oswalt is, however, a longtime animation fan and he is enjoying his own kind of glory this week as the star of the new Disney-Pixar animated film "Ratatouille," which opens today. The stand-up comic (his latest comedy album, "Werewolves and Lollipops," will be released next month) and sitcom actor (he played Spence on "The King of Queens" for nine seasons) lends his voice to the movie's lead character Remy, a lovable rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef. Remy's family doesn't understand his passion for gourmet food they prefer garbage and the humans in the kitchen of the Parisian restaurant he hangs out in don't particularly care for the unwelcome rodent in their midst.

He is torn between two worlds. What's a rat to do? "Ratatouille," written and directed by Brad Bird Iron Giant" and "The is the latest from Pixar Animation Studios, which has an unblemished record of churning out computer family blockbusters, from "Toy Story" and "A Bug's Life" to "Monsters, Inc." and "Finding Nemo." Oswalt, 38, is a newcomer to the Pixar world, but he is not new the world of films. He has appeared in "Starsky Hutch," "Man on the Moon," "Reno 911: Miami" and "Magnolia." In 2004, he created the "Comedians of Comedy," a national tour that played rock venues instead of the more conventional comedy clubs. Married to writer Michelle McNamara, Oswalt writes an occasional column for The New York Times Sunday magazine. In this interview, he also recounts how Bird discovered him while driving around I Los Angeles, what it means for him to be in a Pixar movie (here's a hint: It's bigger than a dream come true) and why a movie about rats may be the feel family film of the year.

You graduated from the College of William Mary with a degree in English. What were your career plans? I wanted to become some sort of writer, although my parents were hoping for pre-med or pre-law. Then, in my sophomore year, I realized that I wanted to take my four years of college and go tell jokes to drunks in nightclubs. Have your parents gotten over the disappointment? They really weren't that disappointed. They knew it was something I really wanted to do.

Did Brad ever tell you what he heard in your voice that made him want to cast you in his film? He said he liked that I was talking passionately about food, but he also said my voice sounded like it was coming from a smaller being. That's what Remy is a smaller being who talks passionately about food. Did he tell you what role he had in mind for you? No, I assumed it was a small role, and I was fine with that. When I found out it was the starring role, I was shocked. What does it mean to be in a Pixar film? I've been asked if this a dream come true, but it's not a dream come true because it's so far beyond what I could have imagined for myself.

I've been a Pixar fan since day one, and I've been a Brad Bird fan since the days of "The Simpsons." I assume you didn't do any research to play a rat? I've been researching for this role my whole life, but it has nothing to do with rats. It's about the food. I love food, I'm addicted to the Food Network and I can identify with any character that loves food. Remy is a nonjudgmental enthusiast about what he loves, and I think that describes me, too. Group: Ads target young children for PG-13 'Transformers' movie ASSOCIATED PRESS PROVIDENCE, R.I.

(AP) A child advocacy group complained Thursday to the Federal Trade Commission that ads and toys tied to the upcoming "Transformers" movie are aimed at children as young as 2 years old even though the film is rated PG-13. The Boston-based Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood called on the commission to work with the toy industry and media companies to develop a uniform rating system so would not be marketed to chiltoys, tied to PG-13 movies dren younger than 13. It also asked the FTC to investigate the marketing of PG-13 movies to children. Hasbro Inc. spokesman Wayne Charness said in a written statement that parents can rely on the existing toy coding and movie ratings to decide whether they are appropriate for their children.

believe that we are already taking the necessary steps in keeping the public informed so they can make decistons within the home, as opposed to further government mandates," Charness said, pointing out that Transformers toys have been around since 1984, long before the movie. CENTRAL ILLINOIS Marjorie E. Bressner PONTIAC Bressner, 80, Pontiac, 8:45 p.m. Wednesday 2007) at the ASTA Care Pontiac. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m.

Monday at the McDowell i Methodist Church, with the Rev. Donna Baker and Father Carl LoPresti officiating. Friends Marjorie E. died at (June 27, Center of Marjorie Bressner Marjorie Bressner may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Martin-Burke Funeral Home in Pontiac and one hour prior services Monday the church.

Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Pontiac. The family suggests memorials be left to the McDowell United Methodist Church accessibility fund or the ASTA Care Center activities department. She was born April 24, 1927, in Pontiac, a daughter of Harry and Minnie Street Knudsen. She married Donald Bressner on Jan. 1, 1947, in Pontiac.

He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 2004. She is survived by three sons, Carl "Bud" (Judith) Bressner, Chenoa; John Bressner, Forrest; and Richard (Barbara) Bressner, Cocoa, two daughters, Barbara Bressner, Champaign, and Beverly (Mark) Friedewald, Cocoa, 10 grandchildren, Jeff, Alex, Randy, Jamie, Sydney and Makayla Bressner; Bressner- Plowman; Julie Uplegger; Bryana Friedewald; and Sarah Ramsey; five great grandchildren, Jacob, Jared Bressner; Ella and Olivia Uplegger; and Marley Wright; one brother, Robert Knudsen, Bourbonnais; one sister, Jane Tinker, Athens, and a very close family friend, Delores Plowman. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, five brothers and one sister. Marjorie was a 1945 graduate of Pontiac High School.

She retired in 1991 after 21 years of employment as a certified nurse assistant with Humistan Haven. She was a longtime member of the McDowell United Methodist Church. She was active in the United Methodist Women and Sunshine Club. She was the last president of the Wimodausis Club, a rural club that provided a social outlet for farm wives. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafts and spending time with her family.

She was a nurturing soul, loved and admired by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by her family and Marjorie H. Childers Marjorie Childers HEYWORTH Marjorie H. Childers, 78, of 4967 Camelback Road, Heyworth, died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday (June 27, 2007) at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.

Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Calvert Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, Marjorie with the Rev. Childers 0 Holsinger officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Saturday at the memorial home. Memorials may be made to County Nursing Home, Normal, or Elks Crippled Children's Fund. She was born March 21, 1929, at Alton, daughter of Luther L. and Ruby Farris Myers. She married Charles F.

Childers on July 9, 1948, at Alton. He survives. Also surviving are one son Charles M. "Mike" (Christine) Childers, Noblesville, one daughter, Cheryl (Steve) Floyd, Normal; one brother, Gerald Myers, Plano, Texas; seven grandchildren, Michelle Bauer, Gibson City; Gary Miller, Normal; Annette Miller, Jackson, Amanda Joyce, Carbondale; and Christopher, Cori and Courtney Childers, Noblesville, two stepgrandchildren, John Coss, Davie, and Michele Ireland, Noblesville, four great-grandchildren, Lynnette, Mallory, Darin and Victoria; and two stepgreatgrandchildren, Mara and Dakota. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Curtis Lee Childers; and one granddaughter.

Mrs. Childers worked for State Farm Insurance Cos. for more than 41 years. She had been actively involved in Community Players. She was a loving wife, mother, Roberts, Urbana; and Carrie Ronna, Mountain Home, two sons, Orville J.

"Bud" Ronna Charleston, and Jason Ronna, Paxton; 11 grandchildren; one great two brothers, Del Ronna and Lawrence Ronna, both of Paxton; and one sister, Lois Grohler, Bradley. Franklin Tucker CLINTON Franklin Tucker, 85, Clinton, died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday (June 27, 2007) at Hawthorne Inn, Clinton. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with J.

Kent Hickerson officiating. Burial will be in Willmore Cemetery, Clinton, with military honors. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may Franklin Tucker Fund.

Franklin Tucker be made to Memorial He was born Oct. 6, 1921, at Kenney, son of Orville and Edith Peters Tucker. He married Irene Menapace on June 27, 1953, at Clinton. She passed away Jan. 25, 1985.

Surviving are one son, Thomas Tucker, Clinton; and four sisters, Martha Pence, Clinton; Betty Crose, Decatur; Doris Smith, Mankato, and Virginia Carter, St. Louis, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. He was a retired operating engineer in construction. He was a member of Kenney Christian Church and the Eagles Lodge.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Gary A. Wilson EL PASO Gary A. Wilson, 51, of 2245 Watson Loop Road, Pikeville, died at 9:39 p.m.

June 22, 2007, at his home. Service: 3 p.m. Saturday memorial service at RuestmanHarris Funeral Home, El Paso. According to Gary's wishes, his family suggests attire to be casual. Memorials: in lieu of flowers, American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be sent to his family at www. ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com. He was born Feb. 11, 1956,. in Normal, the son of Albert E.

and Betty Newkirk Wilson. Survivors: his wife, Elsie Wilson, Pikeville, his father, Albert E. Wilson, Normal; one son, John (Shannon) Wilson, Mahomet; one daughter, Stacy Wilson, El Paso; one sister, Janice (Ken) Crosiar, Duluth, two half brothers, Bob Rinkenberger, Antioch, and Dennis (MaryAnn) Rinkenberger, Champaign; two stepdaughters, Melissa B. (Michael) Foster, Deltona, and Laura B. (Curtis) Rethwisch, Beverton, and two stepgrandchildren.

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL James 'Russ' Heflin BLOOMINGTON James Russell "Russ" nois Veterans Home formerly of Springfield Bloomington, died at Sunday (June 24, 2007) ing Hospital, Quincy. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. His funeral will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the funer- Heflin, 87, Illiat Quincy, and 2:25 p.m.

at Bless- James James Heflin al home, with Sandi Woodward, CLP, officiating. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Viola Cemetery, Viola, with military honors conducted by the Aledo VFW. Memorials may be made to Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, 1707 N. 12th, Quincy, IL 62301.

He was born June 15, 1920, at Dumagete, Philippine Islands, son of the' Rev. Clyde E. and Josephine D. Russell Heflin. He married Charlotte Brennan on May 11, 1943.

She preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 2000. Surviving are one daughter, Diane (Arnold) Woodruff, Richmond, one son, Douglas (LeAnn) Heflin, Omaha, four grandchildren, Nathan and Russell Woodruff and Andy and Kelly Heflin; one sister, Dorothy (Pete) Miracle, Willoughby, Ohio; and several nieces. nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death' by his wife, parents and two brothers, Robert Dean and William Allen Heflin.

Mr. Heflin was a lobbyist for. the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce. He was a captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps serving during World War II as a B-17 pilot in the 15th Air Force.

He was a former member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge; 483rd bomb group where he was very involved and served as president for a year and was the editor for the group's newsletter for numerous years; and the Statesmen Drum and Bugle Corps. Ronald Dewayne Mears BLOOMINGTON Ronald' Dewayne Mears, 64, Bloomington, passed away Thursday (June 28, 2007) at Asta Care Center of Bloomington. Cremation rites have been accorded. East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald was born Dec. 7, 1942, a son Virgil and Mildred Johnson Kagel Mears. Surviving Mildred and two Griffieth, Griffieth, He was his father Rebecca, pher. Ronald tar. He Hampton Ronald brother missed.

are his mother Kagel, Bloomington; brothers, Herbert Gridley, and Richard El Paso. preceded in death by and three children, Aaron and Christo- loved to play the guilast worked at the Inn in Bloomington. was a loving son and who will be deeply George Prescher BLOOMINGTON George Bloomington, Thursday (June 28, 2007) at his Service: 10 a.m. Monday graveside service at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Cremation rites have been accorded.

East Lawn Home, Bloomington, charge of arrangements. Memorials: cer Center in Normal. Survivors: his Prescher, Bloomington; sons, Thomas (Martha) er, Terry (Judy) Randy Prescher, all ington; and Richard Prescher, Tennessee; ter, Patricia Gould, ton; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Ronald Mears BLOOMINGTON George Prescher, 82, George Prescher Funeral is in Community Can- wife, Jean. four PreschPrescher and of Bloom(Cindy) one sisBlooming- and Obituary Obituary policy Representatives from the Toy Industry Association, the FTC, and Viacom Paramount and Dreamworks, which produced the movie together, did not immediately return requests for comment.

"Transformers," due to be released nationwide Wednesday, is rated PG-13 for violence and other content. Hasbro has released dozens of toys related to the film, some for children as young as 3 years old. The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood told the FTC it monitored the Nickelodeon cable channel Monday and recorded "Transformers" movie ads during the shows "Fairly Odd Parents" and "Jimmy Neutron," both rated TV-Y for all children, including those ages 2 to 6. It also recorded ads during "Ned's Declassified," which is rated for children 7 and older. "Transformers' is a film that the industry itself deems to be too violent for children under the age of 13," said Susan Linn, a psychologist who co-founded the group.

"When the toys and the film have ads during shows that children watch, the message that everyone is getting i is, 'Well, it must be Yet the industry is actually saying that it isn't." The Pantagraph publishes obituary information submitted from funeral homes; there is no charge for notices of pending funerals or notices of services. There is a $10 handling fee for standard obituaries, which include the deceased's name, age, city of residence, survivors and details about visitation, services, burial and memorials, Families who want to personalize their loved one's obituary by including more information may use an extended obituary for an additional fee. Extended obituaries are subject to editing for accuracy and style. For more information; please talk to your funeral director. THE PANTAGRAPH To subscribe, call 827-7323 or 800-747-7323, ext.

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