Betty Warner

Name:            Betty J. Warner
Address:        Rushville, IL, formerly of Astoria, IL
Age:               93


Date Of Death:             2:17 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Place Of Death:            Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville, IL
Services Pending At:    Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL

Irma McCormick

Name:    Irma L. McCormick               Age: 91        Address:  Macomb, IL, formerly of Ipava, IL

Date of Death:  Tuesday, April 28, 2015     Time:   9:00 pm     Place:  Wesley Village, Macomb, IL

Date of Birth:    August 11, 1923    Place:  Bernadotte Twp., Fulton Co., IL

Parents:        William Henry and Loreine (McCaughey) Hamm

Married:   Paul W. Ladd on August 28, 1946 in Ipava, IL.  He preceded her in death on October 2,

1987.  She later married Marvin McCormick March 19, 1994 in Ipava, IL.  He survives.

Survivors:     Husband-Marvin McCormick of Macomb, IL

                        Son-Rob Ladd of Fiatt, IL

                        Step-Daughter-Marsha McCormick of Macomb, IL

                        Step-Son-Marlin (and Evelyn) McCormick of Monroe City, MO

                        Step-Granddaughter-Erica (and Nick) Grant of Davenport, IA

                        Step-Great-Granddaughter-Meredith Grant

                        Sister-Marjorie Deakin of Cuba, IL

                        Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded by:   Parents, son-Michael Dean Ladd, 2 sisters-Mildred France and Wilma

                         Baughman, and 4 brothers-William, Robert, Russell, and Harold Hamm.

Occupation: Irma was a farm wife.  She also was proud to serve her country during WW II while

she worked at Camp Ellis in the automotive parts division as a stock record clerk.  She also was an Amway Distributor.

Memberships:   Ipava United Presbyterian Church since 1959, serving as Deacon and Elder and

helped serve many chicken pie suppers and funeral dinners.  She was a member of the Ipava Order

of the Eastern Star since April of 1942, where she served as secretary for many of those years.  She

was also secretary of the Ipava High School Alumni Reunion Committee.  She loved to cook and

bake pies, especially Grape and Green Tomato pies.

Services:       11:00 am on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Ipava United Presbyterian Church, Ipava, IL

Officiating:     Pastor Bob Miner

Visitation:  6-8 pm Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Ipava United Presbyterian Church with Order of the

                        Eastern Star services at 8:00 pm  

Interment:    Ipava Cemetery, Ipava, IL

Memorials:      McDonough District Hospice, Ipava United Presbyterian Church, or the Ipava Order

  of the Eastern Star.

Services By: Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. 
Online condolences may be given to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org

June Whisenand

M. June Whisenand, 91, of Elmwood passed away Tuesday, April 28th at Unity Point-Methodist in Peoria.
Services are pending at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington.

Daniel C. Formhals

Dunfermline - Daniel “Boone” C. Formhals, 60, of Dunfermline, passed away on April 26, 2015 at  Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born on June 26, 1954 in Canton, IL, to Clark and Betty Bridgman Formhals.  They preceded him in death.
Surviving are his children Rhonda (Brian) Royer of Canton, Timothy (Courtney) Formhals of Carthage, one brother David Formhals of Canton, four grandchildren, Parker, Addison, Ava and Lyla.
Also preceding him in death are two brothers Eldon and Roger.
Dan last worked for SVI as a truck driver and also enjoyed fishing, 4-wheeling and loved his German Shepherd “Baby”.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11 am at the Evangelical Free Church in Canton with the family receiving friends one hour prior at the church.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Fulton County.
To post condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Glenn Siefert

Cuba - Glen R. Siefert, 78, of Cuba, passed away at 6:40 PM Monday April 27, 2015 at his home, to be with the Lord and his family and friends that have gone on before him.

 

He was born October 3, 1936 at DuQuoin, the son of Charles H. and Myrtle (Beard) Siefert. He married Barbara Sue Sisk in 1960. He later married Marilyn (Thompson) Formhals on July 11, 1975 at Havana. She survives along with two children, Wade (Jennifer) Siefert of Dunlap, Jean Ann Siefert of Cuba, three step daughters, Julie (Rick) Burkhead of Cuba, Lorna (Ron) Bixby of Cuba, and Lana Formhals of Cuba, nine grandchildren, Grant, Colin, and Adam Siefert, Courtney (Brandon) Kasemeyer, Elizabeth and Tiffany Stufflebeam, Amanda Burkhead (Fiance Trent Mahr) Darrick Burkhead, Stuart Bixby, and one great granddaughter, Brooklyn Kasemeyer. Also surviving are three sisters, Audrey Taylor Webb, IleneTregoning, and Janet Neville all of DuQuoin, one brother, Donald (Betty) Siefert, and a sister in law, Eileen Siefert ,all of DuQuoin,  one brother in law, Ronald (Marlene) Thompson of rural Canton, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Betty Dolce and Margie Mileur, three brothers, Vern, Charles, and Herschel Siefert, and several special nephews.

 

Glen retired from Freeman United Coal Company after 35 years of service. He also worked a few years for General Motors in St. Louis. Glen served in the US Army from 1959-1965. He was a member of the UMWA, Cuba American Legion, Fox Hunters Association, and the Fiatt Independent Christian Church.

 

Glen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He loved going home to DuQuoin to be with his family as often as he could. He enjoyed playing cards and hunting with family and friends his whole life. He cared deeply for his friends old and new. He was a jokester and loved to laugh. He will be missed by all who knew him and his dog Daisy Mae.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday at the Fiatt Independent Christian Church with Reverend Jim Menne officiating, with military rites conducted outside the church following the funeral service.  Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5-8 PM at the church. Cremation will be accorded after the services and burial of ashes will be in Cuba Cemetery at 1:00 PM on Sunday May 17^th . To view Glen’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit www.henrylange.com

Norma Rogers

Canton –Norma L. Rogers, 85, of Canton, died at 12:58 a.m., Saturday April 25, 2015 at her
residence in Canton.
She was born on January 26, 1930 in Uniontown, Knox County, IL, to Cecil and Jennie Elizabeth “Lizzy” (Barker) Allen.
She married Samuel Rogers on June 5, 1949 in Knoxville, IL.  He survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Tim (Laynah) Rogers of Rogersville, MO, and Sam (Connie) Rogers of Canton; one daughter, Sally (Randy) Strode of Canton; one sister, Arilla “Rilla” (Steve) Shockency of Canton; seven grandchildren, Tim (Shelly) Rogers, Rebekah Ferguson, Shelly White, Sammi (Dan) Durdle, Michael (Angie) Rogers, Brian (Sarah) Strode, and Erica (Jim) McCombs; and twelve great-grandchildren, Malorie and Ryan Ferguson, Elyse and Sydney Rogers, Brandon and Kayleigh White, George Durdle, Avery Rogers, Nicholas and Elaina McCombs, and Natalie and Payton Strode.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Bill Allen, and one sister Shirley VanHouten.
Norma worked at Caterpillar, C&G Meats in Peoria, and Nyman’s Grocery.  She is a member  of the Ladies of the Moose in Farmington and past member of the Eastern Star.  She was also an avid bowler and enjoyed playing bingo and traveling.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton on Tuesday April 28, 2015, where visitation will be held on Monday night April 27, 2015 from 5-7 p.m.
Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Evangelical Free Church.
To view Norma’s video tribute or post condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Marilea Boyce

Canton – Marilea F. Boyce, 100, of Canton, died at 3:50 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton.
She was born in Fairview on February 13, 1915 to Albert Sr. and Blanche (Gourley) Burkiett.
She married Joseph M. “Marvel” Boyce in Fairview on September 21, 1945. He preceded her in death in November 1974.
Surviving are two children Joseph A. Boyce of Canton and Pat (Dennis) O’Donnell of Grand Forks, ND, and one grandson Troy O’Donnell of Grand Forks, ND.
She was preceded in death by two brothers Albert “Fid” Burkiett and Joseph Burkiett.
Marilea was a homemaker and in later years an in- home caregiver.
She was a member of the Fiatt Independent Christian Church and active in it’s ladies aid program.
She enjoyed flower gardening, quilting and needle work.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held one hour prior.
Burial will follow at Coal Creek Cemetery in rural Fairview.
Memorials may be made to Golden Acres Retirement Home resident fund.
Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

John W. Shuh

Canton - John W. Shuh, 83, of Canton, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015, at his home.
He was born on August 20, 1931 in Dunfermline to Clarence and Gladys Winters Shuh.
He married Pauline Walker on Aug 30, 1958 at the First Baptist Church in Canton by the Rev. Bruce.
She preceded him in death on February 22, 2007.
Surviving are his son, Tony (Anna) Shuh, daughter, Lori (Doug) Moser, Grandchildren Dustin Shuh, Shylo Rich, Alex and Aron Whitehurst, Ryleigh, Andy, Justin and Mallory Moser and four Great Grandchildren
Also surviving are one sister-in-law, Peggy Ford, brother in law,  John Walker, and Nephews Alan and Jim Whitehead, his lifelong friend Willard ( Bill ) Jump who is just as ornery as our Dad. What stories they could tell.
Proceeding him in death are his parents, brother, Harold Ford, sister and brother in law,  June & Don Whitehead and Brother in laws, Jerry and James Walker.
He was a Korean War Veteran serving with the United States Navy from 1951-1955.
John retired from WABCO- Komatsu in 1990 with 32 years of service.
John enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars and was an inventor of, "who cares what it looks like as long as it gets the job done!"
John was always involved with his children’s sporting events and sometimes coached their teams.
He enjoyed his daily coffee at Hy-Vee with his friends.  He was of the Baptist Faith.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 1-3 pm at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.  A funeral service will be Monday, April 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.
Burial will be at the Highbridge Cemetery in Dunfermline.
Memorials may be made to the St Jude Children’s Hospital or to St Jude Midwest Affiliate.
To view John’s video tribute or to leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneral.com

Harriet Hayden

Farmington – Harriet J. Hayden, 88, of Farmington, IL passed away at 3:35 AM Friday, April 24, 2015 at Farmington Country Manor.
She was born June 7, 1926 in rural Princeville to Fred and Amanda (Barrett) Martzluf.
She married William A. Hayden on February 4, 1945 in Farmington and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2015.
Her parents also precede her in death.
Surviving are two sons, David (Erin) Hayden of Trivoli and Dean (Janis) Hayden of Elmwood; four grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; and brother, Raymond (Dorothy) Martzluf of Galesburg.
Harriet enjoyed baking, gardening, sewing, yard work, and helping on the farm.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 28h at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington with visitation one hour prior.
Rev. Fred Reiner will officiate.
Burial will be in Trivoli Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Farmington Rescue 1100 or Harbor Lights Hospice.
To view Harriet’s memorial DVD and submit online condolences to the family visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Annabelle Van Dyke

Canton – Annabelle M. Van Dyke, 94, of Canton passed away at 10:26 AM Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Graham Hospital, Canton.
She was born March 13, 1921 in Joshua Township, Fulton County, IL to Samuel and Alta (Wright) Rohrer.  She married Kenneth Van Dyke on April 6, 1946 in Canton.  He died in 2003.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; son, Robert Van Dyke; six brothers; and five sisters.
Surviving are two children, William (Frances) Van Dyke of Morton and Joyce (David) Fleisher of London Mills; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Annabelle worked as a cook in the Dietary Dept at Graham Hospital in Canton, retiring with 20 plus years service.
She was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Canton.
She loved gardening, yard work, traveling, sewing, and spending time with her family.
Services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, April 27th at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton with visitation one hour prior.
Rev. Kevin Kessler will officiate.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Canton.
Memorials may be made to the Church of the Brethren.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Della B. “Bunny” Williams

Breeds – Della B. “Bunny” Williams, 84, of Breeds, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at her residence.
She was born on March 14, 1931 in Canton, to William and Helena Helle Smith.  They preceded her in death.
She married Larry Williams on April 28, 1951 in Canton.  He preceded her in death on December 9, 2014.
Surviving are her children, Pam (David) Courtney of Breeds, Pat (Gary) McIntire of Canton, Ron (Marcy) Williams of Monterey, Randy Williams of Canton, grandchildren Davey Courtney, Buffi Jo (Tyler) Ulm, Tim (Angela) Myers, Mandi (David) Kerns, Ronny Williams, Sara Williams, Jessie Williams and great grandchildren Brandon, Alexis, Alyssa, Hunter, Sophie, Blake, Madison, Cade, Matt, Gracie, Alivia and Brogen and sister Forest Lea Nolan of Dunfermline,
Also preceding her in death are her brothers, Kenneth, George and Larry Smith, her sister Francis Engle and half-sister Geraldine Smith.
Bunny was a loving mother and grandmother.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Orendorff Cemetery in rural Canton.  There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
To post condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Brandon Hall

Yates City – Brandon J. Hall, 40, of Yates City died at 5:42 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his home.
He was born May 30, 1974 in Galesburg, to Robert “Bob” (Susie) Hall and Roberta Smith.
He is survived by his mother, of Yates City; his father and stepmother, of Elmwood; one son, Andrew J. Hall of Elmwood; his paternal grandmother, Pauline E. Hall of Yates City; one brother, Justin Hall of Yates City; one sister, Danielle Smith of Yates City; and a large extended group of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert C. Hall; and maternal grandparents, Michael E. and Katherine M. Smith.
Brandon was a landscaper for Here We Grow in Elmwood, where he had worked for the last 10 years.  He was an avid outdoorsman and a loving father to his son.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, and mudding in his Jeep.
Cremation rites have been accorded.  A Celebration of Brandon’s Life will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Maple Lane Country Club in Elmwood.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an education fund for Andrew, which has been established at Elmwood Community Bank.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Ruth Slayton

Elmwood – Ruth E. Slayton, 84, of Elmwood, died at 5:40 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2015 at Sunset Manor in Canton.
She was born on September 14, 1930 in Canton.
Surviving are three children Raymond (Linda) Slayton of Mapleton, Michael Slayton of Woodridge, and Linda Laughlin of Streator, and  several grand, great grand and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Patricia Conlin.
Ruth was a homemaker and a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elmwood.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Private burial of ashes will be at Elmwood Twp. Cemetery.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
To post condolences, visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

John Shaw

Cuba - John G. Shaw, 94, of Cuba, passed away at 3:29 PM Tuesday April 21, 2015 at Graham Hospital.

He was born September 22, 1920 at Tolley, North Dakota, the son of Joseph and Annie (Hardy) Shaw. He married Betty J. McCann on March 7, 1952 at Bushnell. She preceded him in death on November 25, 2005. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, one infant daughter, three brothers, Robert, James, and Joseph Shaw, and two sisters, Margaret Shaw, and Mary Rakestraw. Surviving is one daughter, Susan A. Shaw of Cuba, and one sister, Thelma Clark of Canton.

John was a coal miner for 42 years for Truax Traer and Consolidation Coal Companies before retiring in 1981. He was a WW 2 Navy Coast Guard veteran, and a 62 year member of the Cuba American Legion. He was a member of St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Canton, UMWA Local 7110, and had worked with the Civil Conservation Corp.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM Saturday at Cuba Cemetery with military rites conducted by his Cuba American Legion Post. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cuba Senior Citizens Center or the Cass-Putman Rescue Squad. Condolences may be made at www.henrylange.com

Leon Suydam

A graveside burial of ashes for Leon Sydam, 78, of Blanco NM, who passed away on October 4, 2014 in NM, will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at 11am, at the Fairview Cemetery.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.

Jean Pritchard

Canton – Jean A. Pritchard, 87, formerly of Canton, IL passed away at 9:05 AM Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Farmington Country Manor, Farmington, IL.
She was born November 19, 1927 in Canton to Frank and Amy (McCombs) Betson.  She married Robert L. Pritchard on January 25, 1957 in Liverpool.  He preceded her in death on April 17, 2002.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; her brother; and her sister.
Surviving are her son, Mike (Mary Jo) Eskridge of Canton; daughters, Cheryl (Ted) Bayard of Creve Coeur and Joyce (Ed) Sale of Springfield; eight grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 27th at Greenwood Cemetery, Canton.
Pastor Tony Sale will officiate.
Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be sent to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Carrie McCoy

Brimfield– Carrie M. McCoy, 94, of Brimfield, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015, at the Heights Health Care Center in Peoria Heights.
She was born on November 24, 1920 in Blandinsville to Ruth Anderson.
She married Melvin McCoy on September 18, 1975 in Canton.  He preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters Sandra (Virgil) Weaver of Canton, Sharon Kenyon of Low Point, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Carrie retired from the Brimfield Bank after 35 years of service.
Cremation rites have been accorded.  A private burial of the ashes will be held at the Brimfield Cemetery.
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Memorials may be made to the Union Church in Brimfield.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements

Marilea Boyce

Canton – Marilea F. Boyce, 100, of Canton, died at 3:50 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton will announce arrangements.

Dale Westphall

Lewistown- Dale E. Westphall, 93, of Seminole, FL; and also of Lewistown passed away Sunday April 19, 2015 at Largo Medical Center in Largo, FL.

He was born February 8, 1922 at Hebron, IL; the son of Albert Ross and Maude Marie (Stutes) Westphall. He married Ila J. Stockman on October 23, 1948 at Lewistown. She died July 4, 1992. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters. Surviving are two nephews, Larry Maxson of Seminole, FL; and Donald Gene Westphall of Locust Grove, GA; one niece Kathy Sue McKlesky also of Georgia, and a special companion Kit Fithian of Lewistown.

Dale worked in the furniture business both wholesale and retail. He was a US Army veteran serving in WWII. He had attended Lewistown United Methodist Church. Dale was a member of the Lewistown VFW Post 5001, and Lewistown American Legion Bishop Post 1.

A graveside service will be held at 11:15 AM Monday April 27th at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with Reverend Larry Wright officiating. Military services will be conducted by the Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and the Lewistown American Legion Bishop Post 1. Visitation will be held from 10 until 11 AM Monday April 27th at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lewistown VFW or the Lewistown American Legion. To send online condolences visit www.henrylange.com.

Virginia Tomic

Canton – N. Virginia Tomic, 98, of Canton, formerly of Bryant, died at 6:37 a.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Graham Hospital in Canton.
She was born on October 13, 1916 in Maples Mill to William O. and Martha L. (Morrell) Leonard.
She first married Raymond Smith, she then married Frank Tomic in Bryant on April 24, 1954. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2005.
Surviving are four sons Randall (Brenda) Tomic of Normal, William C. (Geneva) Smith of Maples Mill, Gerald R. (Pat) Smith of Canton and John L. (Linda) Smith of Canton, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 1 brother and 3 sisters.
Virginia had worked at Laird’s Greenhouse and was Owner/Operator of Virginia’s Tavern in Bryant for several years. She was a member of the Maples Mill United Methodist Church and Royal Neighbors.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 24 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Thursday.
Burial will be at Maryville Cemetery in Bryant.
Memorials may be made to Maples Mill United Methodist Church.
Please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com to view Virginia’s tribute or post condolences.

Harold Baer

Glasford – Harold Joseph Baer, 69, of Glasford, IL passed away at 4:49 AM Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM Monday, April 20th at Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Bartonville with visitation two hours prior.
Memorials may be made to the Special Olympics or Camp Menno Haven.
To view Harold’s memorial DVD and submit online condolences to the family, please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Carla "Susie" Pugh

Canton – Carla S. “Susie” Pugh, 63, of Canton, IL passed away at 10:45 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at her residence.
She was born May 14, 1951 in Canton to John Lee and Joan (Beasley) Elson.
Carla married Kirt Pugh on November 28, 1992.
He survives along with two children, James D. (Mindy) Pugh of Abingdon and Kari (Chris) Walters of Lewistown; her mother, Joan McClellan of Canton;  grandson, Cole Pugh; brother, Eddy Elson of Canton; sisters, Jina Dobbs, Jill Lohman, and Jenni Elson all of Arizona; sisters-in-law, Ronda (Chip) Piatt of Lincoln and Lanaya (Curtis) Wooddell of Ancona; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her father, one brother, John Wayne Elson; and step fathers, Paul McClellan and Ed Dallfield.
Carla was a beautician for 40 years, working the last 37 years at Klip n Kurl in Canton.
Carla loved her family, flowers, gardening, and the outdoors.
She loved to dance.
She loved shoes and had an elaborate collection of ornamental shoes.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, April 19th at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton with visitation two hours prior.
Rev. Greg Ogle will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the fund for Carla Pugh c/o Mid America National Bank in Canton.
To view Carla’s memorial DVD and submit online to the family, please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Mary Allen

Trivoli – Mary M. Allen, of Trivoli went to be with the Lord at 8:28 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.
She was born December 24, 1931 in Farmington, to Walter D. and Elsie W. (Angrave) Simpson.  She married Donald O. Allen on November 30, 1952, in Farmington.  He preceded her in death on December 23, 2010.
She is survived by five daughters, Toni (Robert) Smith, Kim (Douglas) Campbell, Kelly Allen (Joseph Nehring), Lisa Allen, and Lori (David) Durdle; one brother, John Simpson; one sister, Martha Smouse; five grandchildren, Gabriel Smith, Emberly Smith, Seth (Elizabeth) Campbell, Colin (Caty) Campbell, and Zakary Durdle; one step-grandchild, Jayme (Mike) Corcoran; two great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Finn Campbell; and three step-great-grandchildren, Peytan, Cade, and Aleksy Corcoran.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mary was an extraordinary wife, mother of five daughters, caretaker of her mother, and had a great influence on all who came to know her.  She was all about working hard; always a labor of love.  She was a faithful servant of the Lord in her giving, service, and prayers for others in need and for our country’s direction.
Mary also had an adventuresome spirit; she rafted the Colorado River and hiked out of the Grand Canyon at age 60.  Two years later she bicycled across Wisconsin and Michigan.  Later still, she traveled on three mission trips to Russia without knowing a single person on the trip.
Mary was a self-taught seamstress, master gardener, and was creative in all things.  Above all, Mary had the gift of instilling in her children, by example; strength of character, courage, perseverance in trials, endurance, integrity, and overcoming in the face of adversity with an undaunted spirit.
Mary served a mighty God and He did many mighty works in her life.  She was a member of Brimfield Evangelical Free Church.
Cremation rites have been accorded.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Brimfield Evangelical Free Church.  Burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Trivoli Cemetery.  Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Christian Aid Mission or to the Missions Programs at Brimfield Evangelical Free or Brunswick Community Church.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Carroll "Butch" Rilea

Liverpool – Our beloved father, Carroll H. “Butch” Rilea, 90, of Liverpool, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Tuesday April 14, 2015 at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Butch was born on March 4, 1925, the second of ten children to Charles and Marie (Murphy) Rilea.
He married his beloved wife Norma Jean Bair on June 2, 1947 in Canton. Norma preceded him in death on June 16, 2006.
Butch was also preceded in death by two granddaughters who dearly loved him, Laura Lorraine Williams and Georgia Jo West.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers Richard Rilea, Gerald “Jerry” Rilea, Jack Rilea and Donald “Donnie” Rilea.
Butch was dearly loved by his three children Connie (Rilea) Gale, Kathy (Rilea) Foutch and Rick (Jennie) Rilea all residing in Cuba, IL.
He adored his grandchildren Marlo Wax, Jack Smysor, Gina Rowley and Kara Rilea. Great-grandchildren Jackie Bainter, Seth Wax, Steven Smith, Candice Williams, Sebastian Rilea, Ryan Pilgrim, Cole Rowley, T.J. Rowley and great-great granddaughter Sophie Bainter.
Butch is survived by two brothers Charles (Vicki) Rilea Jr. of Canton and Kenneth Rilea of St. David. Three sisters Linda (Milton) Murphy of Wee Ma Tuk, Rose “Sissy” Bohannan of Canton and Genevieve “Jennie” Slater of Bryant whom he enjoyed spending time with and also helped with his care in his later years.  Butch especially enjoyed times he spent with his sisters going to Bingo.
Butch was passionate about doing all kinds of mechanical work on vehicles and home repairs; there was nothing he could not repair. He also liked to cook and sew. He was also a wonderful artist which he spent a lot of time on in later years.
He was a retired welder for International Harvester Co.
Butch was a World War II army veteran.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. A luncheon will be held after services at Liverpool Village Hall, 140 West Chestnut Street.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Stephen Hardesty

Fiatt – Stephen Ross Hardesty, 77, of Fiatt, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 17,
2015 at Prairieview Care Center in Lewistown.
He was born January 26, 1937 in Canton, to Charles L. and Anna K. (Kuntz) Hardesty.  His father preceded him in death on May 24, 1986, and his mother preceded him in death on August 1, 2013.  He was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Edward and one nephew, Charles Lewis III.
He is survived by one brother, David L. Hardesty of Canton and one sister, Shirley J. Munson of rural Canton; 4 nephews, 3 grand-nephews, 5 great-nieces, 3 great-great-nephews, and 1 great-great-niece.
Stephen was honorably discharged from the Illinois National Guard.  Previously, he had worked at Norris Farms and Old Midland Coal Company. He attended church services at Prairieview and enjoyed their activities, especially Bingo.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Brunswick Cemetery in rural Trivoli. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Prairieview Care Center Activity Fund.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

George "Gene" Smith

Breeds – George E. “Gene” Smith, 91, of Breeds, IL passed away at 8:55 PM Friday, April 10, 2015 at Graham Hospital, Canton.
He was born September 30, 1923 in Tablegrove, IL to William L. and Helena (Helle) Smith.
Gene married Leatha Fay Oldham on January 17, 1944.
She survives along with one son, Gary A. (Evelyn) Smith of Canton; one daughter, Bonnie (Thomas) Lefler of Cuba; daughter-in-law, Sharon Smith of Canton; one grandson, Harold A. (Michele) Smith; five granddaughters, Tina (John) Pasley, Tammy (James) Kem, Kim (Robbie) Bull, Candy (Craig) Harkless and Peggy (Jim) Lewis; fourteen great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and two sisters, Forrestlea Nolan of Dunfermline and Della “Bunny” Williams of Breeds.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Harold E. Smith; a stillborn daughter; two brothers, Kenneth and Larry Smith; and one sister, Frances Engle.
Gene retired from IHC on September 30, 1974.
Gene enjoyed farm sales, auctions, and restoring old tractors.
He was a strong family man and loved traveling to Florida for the winter months.
Services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 15th at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton with Rev. Brian Ebert officiating.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, April 14th.
Burial will be in Breeds-Orendorff Cemetery, rural Canton.
Memorials may be made to the Bryant Christian Church or the long term care activity fund @ Graham Hospital.
To view Gene’s memorial DVD and submit online condolences to the family please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Dennis Wherley

Name:    Dennis Wherley                                 Age: 67

Address:        Table Grove, IL

Date of Death:         Wednesday, April 8, 2015                 Time:   6:16 pm    

Place:             McDonough District Hospital, Macomb, IL

Date of Birth:    December 1, 1947  Place:              Macomb, IL

Parents:        Robert and Marjorie (Heaton) Wherley

Married:        Michelle Howell on July 26, 1968 in Ipava, IL. She survives.

Survivors:     Wife- Michelle Wherley

Son- Anthony (and Rhonda) Wherley

                        Daughter- Christy Wherley

                        3 Grandchildren: Hannah, Gage, and Cole Wherley

                        Mother- Majorie Wherley

Preceded by:             father-Robert E. Wherley

Occupation: Lifelong farmer, farming the same ground for 43 years.  To Dennis, farming was never a job.  It was his love.  

Military:        Illinois National Guard

Memberships:         Dennis also served his community on the Table Grove Fire and Rescue

Squad as a volunteer fireman and later chief.  He spent many years on the VIT School Board, serving part time as the president.  He was a member of the American Legion, Fulton County Farm Bureau and the Masons.  He also was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at Western Illinois University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education.  Dennis was actively involved in Walk To Emmaus, serving on the board.  He was a member of The Crossing Macomb.  While serving the community was important to Dennis, spending time with his family and friends as well as serving his Lord and Savior were his great love.   

Services:       Celebration of Life at 4:00 pm on Sunday, April 12, 2015

Place:                         Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL

Officiating:     Clayton Hentzel

Visitation:      6-8 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria

Interment:    Harris Cemetery, Table Grove, IL

Memorials:      Table Grove Fire and Rescue Squad or St. Johns Hospital in care of Oncology Department.

Services By:              Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org