Betty M. Wingerter

Betty M Wingerter, 89, of Canton, formerly of Astoria, gained her wings, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Farmington Village in Farmington.

Betty was born on April 11, 1935, on her Daddy’s 32nd birthday in Havana Illinois, to Adolph and Edna (Hickman) Niederer. She first married Richard Stage on February 18, 1957 in Peoria. He passed away on September 7, 2013. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Gerald Wingerter. He passed away on October 27, 2011. Also preceding her in death is her sister, Beulah Towery.

Betty is survived by her children, Robbin (Jodie) Kost of Canton, Richard (Vicki) Stage of Dunfermline, Ronald (Donna) Stage of Jacksonville Florida, and Rodney (Therasa “Terry”) Stage of Hopedale, Illinois. Step son, Robert Wingerter of Florida, one brother, Don (Delores) Niederer of Clinton Illinois, fourteen grandchildren, Connie, Cathy, Jeff, Aaron, Joseph, Laura, Nathan, Patricia, Hailey, Cassandra, Rodchelle, Gene, and Samantha, and twenty three great grandchildren.

Betty had a variety of jobs throughout her long life. Including but not limited to medical secretary at OSF, Graham Hospital Mason District Hospital, Culbertson Hospital, and Dr. Cercone, educational secretary at Spoon River College, and fan club secretary to Steve Hall and Shotgun Red of Brainerd MN. Betty was an election judge for many years. Betty was also the Astoria Town Clerk for 20 years.

While we will miss her so much, we know she is with her loved ones in heaven. She was a great lady and enjoyed life. The family wishes to thank Farmington Village and Compassus Hospice for all of the care of their mom and assistance in the end. She loved the staff at Farmington Village.

Memorials may be made to Fulton County Humane Society or to the Canton St. Jude’s Runners.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a burial of her ashes will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.

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Archie Eastman

Archie Eastman, 76, of Topeka, passed away at 2:30 a.m. at his home in Topeka surrounded by family.

He was born on, February 21, 1948, in Pekin, to Jack and Verna (Hill) Eastman. He married Margaret “Sue” (Lash), on November 7, 1970 in Normandale. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2010.

Archie is survived by his daughter, Tracy (Jim) Lyons of Topeka, one brother, Terry (Sunsha) Parks of Pueblo Colorado, two sisters, Jackie (Herb) Hall, and Pat (Kevi) Jeannotte both of St. Johns North Dakota, Seven grandchildren, Dalton (Liz) Devall of Jacksonville Illinois, Logan (Paige) Devall of Roberts Illinois, Zane Eatman of Champaign Illinois, Aaron Eastman of Pennsylvania, Jack Eastman III of Watseka Illinois, and Kaleb (Kara) Eastman of Ohio, Three great grandchildren, Olivia Grace, Isabella Lynn, and Douglas Raye.

Preceding Archie in death are his parents, a son Jack Eastman II, one granddaughter, Kourtni Eastman, and one brother Robert Parks.

Archie was in the United States Army from 1966 – 1970 serving in Vietnam in 1968 – 1967. He was part of the 101st Airborne Division and the 82nd Airborne Division.

He worked for Corn Products then went to work at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul Illinois, then Incobrasa in Gilman Illinois. He retired in 2003.

In his free time, he enjoyed going to the arcade in Paxton to see his buddy, Scott. Most of all he loved spending time going for rides and being with his daughter and grandchildren.

Archie was an amazing Dad and Grandpa, and he will be missed terribly.

Cremation rites will be accorded with Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.

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Melba J. Markley

Melba J. Markley, 95 of Cuba, passed away at 1:14 am Tuesday May 14, 2024 at her home.

She was born April 13, 1929 at Peoria. She married Robert L. Markley on July 18, 1946. He died June 13, 2000. She was also preceded in death by two sons, John and Dan Markley, and two daughters, Ethel Mosher and Roberta Sarff. Survivors include five children, James L. (Michelle) Markley of Cuba, Pam Hedden of Ellisville, Sharon (Junior) Trone of Canton, Brenda Suydam of Cuba, and Judy (Kevin) Leasman of Cuba, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Melba was a homemaker and a member of the Cuba American Legion Auxiliary.

A private graveside service and burial will be held at Fiatt Cemetery. Condolences may be made at henrylange.com

Helen L. Lehnhausen

Fairview- Helen L. Lehnhausen, 86, of Fairview, passed away at 12:50 AM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville. She was born on August 3, 1937 in Canton, a daughter of George and Rosie (Wages) Cowden. She married Dale “Bud” Lehnhausen on December 8, 1956 in Fairview. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2023.

Also preceding her in death were her parents, brothers, George, Wally, Allen; sisters, Pauline, Betty, Doris; and son-in-law, Mike Watters.

Surviving Helen is her children, Becky (Late Mike) Watters of Ellisville; Dale (Colleen) Lehnhausen Jr. of London Mills; seven grandchildren, Melissa (Jake) Morey, Amber (Jayson) Waughtel, Beau Lehnhausen , Skye (Jarod) Ehens, Summer (Troy) Kisner, Kati (John Vanfleet) Gray, Ashley Lamb; great-grandchildren, Tanner (Hanna) Watters, Tucker Watters, Taylor, and Calliegh Morey, Teigan, Nylah Kisner, Cambria, Wrenna, and Cora Ehens, Zeke Gray, Laken Vanfleet, Tyson and Preston Waughtel, and two great-great-grandchildren, Waylon Watters, one on the way, and several nieces and nephews.

Helen enjoyed cooking as she would feed all her kids and their friends, sewing, painting, camping, being with her grandkids, as she attended all of their sporting events, crafts of all kinds, playing cards, gambling doing puzzles, and being a den mother for the cub scouts.

Graveside services and burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview. Memorials can be made to the Fairview Fire & Rescue. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Eileen Yocum

Eileen Yocum age 95 passed away at 12:26 am May 13, 2024 in Columbia, Missouri. She was born in Canton, Illinois February 17, 1929 to Archie Merit Yocum and Mabel Fern (Boyer) Yocum. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Delbert W. Yocum, sisters Zelma Matejewski and Bernice Hubbs Brunkow. She was also preceded in death by her nephews Stephen L. Yocum, Michael A Matejewski, John R. Hubbs, and niece Christina A. (Kris) Yocum.

Surviving are 5 nephews and nieces Randolph (wife Trixi) Yocum, William S. Matejewski, Angelika (husband Christopher) Antoni, Patricia (husband Mark Ellis) Yocum, and Sandra Schultz. Also, grand nieces and nephews, Sawyer and Jonathan Antoni, Brian and Jennifer Yocum, Syd and Simon Ellis, Ian and Eric Yocum, Paul and John Hubbs Jr., Susan Hubbs Sharrock, and Cody and Dallas Schultz. Also, great-grand nieces and nephews Alexa Yocum, Cooper and Chloe Schultz, Arwen and Alexis Sharrock, and Paige Ortega.

She graduated from Canton High School in 1947, and was employed by the National Bank of Canton (now Mid-America National) from June 6, 1947 to March 29, 1991, retiring as an Assistant Vice President. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024 11 am, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton where a visitation will be held one hour prior.

Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Cantonl.

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Janice K. Roberts

Janice K. Roberts, 73, of Augusta, IL, passed away at 4:22 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at her home. She was born on May 5, 1951 in Canton, IL, the daughter of Mark and Edith (Curless) Stambaugh.

Survivors include her daughter; Jodi (and Brad) Ballas of Plymouth, IL, two sons; Jeremy (and Keshia) Heaton of Augusta and Corey (and Constance) Roberts of Plymouth, seven grandchildren; Kaylee (and Eric) Ussery, Sydnie Ballas, Jaise Heaton, Jerik Heaton, Bryson Roberts, Bryleigh Roberts and Hailie Heaton, four great-grandchildren; Brogen Ballas, Eli Ussery, Arlo Ussery and Irlee Ussery, and special friend; Bobby Logan of Blandinsville, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, son; Jeff Heaton, grandson; Ian Ballas, and two brothers; Charles and Raymond Stambaugh.

Janice worked at Walmart in Macomb, IL for thirty years, serving as store manager at one time.

Her family was the love of her life along with her dog, Poppy. She loved family gatherings and traveling with her family.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the Golden Good Shepard Home, 101 Prairie Mills Rd, Golden, IL 62339.

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Wanda Bollinger

Wanda Louise Bollinger, age 93, of Stover, MO, formerly of Canton, IL; passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, St Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri.

She was born on April 13, 1931, in Washington, D.C. a daughter of Eli and Helen (Montgomery) Fletcher.

Wanda is survived by her four children Monica Butler of Stover, Missouri, Mona Sandefur and husband Lewis of Camdenton, Missouri, JR Jenkins and wife Marcia of Wichita, Kansas, and Tina Jenkins and wife Jamie Henderson of Camdenton, Missouri; her nine grandchildren; her nine great-grandchildren; her fur baby Brody; and many other relatives and many friends.

Wanda was preceded by her parents Eli and Helen Fletcher; her brother Vernon Eli Fletcher (Casey); and a grandson Troy G. Davis. She is also preceded by Eugene Wilcoxen, Jerald C. Jenkins (Jerry), and Ora Bollinger.

Friends will be received from 11:00 am to 12:00pm on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Oak-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, IL. Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 12:00pm at Oak-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, Illinois.

Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Canton, Illinois.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to American Cancer Society or the ASPCA Animal Shelters.

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