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John Bray Obituary

HOOPESTON - John Roscoe Bray, 70, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday (June 21, 2025) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St., Hoopeston.

Published by The News-Gazette on Jun. 24, 2025.

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Karin A. Lawson McCool

June 26, 2025

I am a cousin of John's Prayer for the family

Karen A Young

June 24, 2025

Sandy and family, so sorry to hear of John's passing. I always enjoyed talking garden talk with him at the store. He was a great guy! My condolences to you and your family.

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Memorial service

12:30 p.m.

Hoopeston Multi Agency

206 S. 1st Ave., Hoopeston, IL 60942

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6

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hoopeston Multi Agency

206 S. 1st Ave., Hoopeston, IL 60942

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427 E Main St, Hoopeston, IL 60942

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