Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Eleanor L. Honegger
1928 - 2025
BORN
1928
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
Eleanor Honegger Obituary
August 20, 1928 - September 23, 2025
FAIRBURY - Eleanor L. Honegger, 97, Fairbury, died at 10:43 pm Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Her funeral will be at 10:00 am Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Forrest with Ministers of the Church officiating. Burial will be in the Fairbury Apostolic Christian Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Friday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury and 9:00 to 9:45 am Saturday at the church. The family suggests memorials be given to Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.
Eleanor was born August 20, 1928 in Indiana the daughter of Samuel and Ruth Schlipf Walter. She married Wayne M. Honegger on March 12, 1950 in Fairbury, IL. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2018.
Survivors include two daughters, Jane (Gary) Brown, Kay (Chris) Steffen, both of Fairbury, two sons, Paul (Amy) Honegger, Gregg (Michelle) Honegger, both of Forrest, 16 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Colleen Walter and Nancy Bachtold, both of Fairbury.
She is preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 grandson, Brad Brown.
Eleanor was a homemaker who loved her faith and visits with her children and grandchildren.
She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church, Forrest.
The family would like to thank the OSF Hospice team and the wonderful staff at Fairview Haven for their love and care.
Online condolences may be made at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memorial Events
for Eleanor Honegger
Sep
27
Funeral services provided by:
Duffy-Pils Memorial Home - Fairbury100 W. Maple St. P.O. Box 264, Fairbury, IL 61739
Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Honegger
Sponsored by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home - Fairbury.
1 Entry
Randy Berger
Yesterday
I am praying for comfort to the family and peace.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Eleanor Honegger's name
How to support Eleanor's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Eleanor Honegger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
