Hubert R. Cripe

Hubert R. Cripe, age 97 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 11:27 am Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home. He was born on October 26, 1920 in Bader, IL, the son of Oliver John and Alma Mae (Miller) Cripe. On December 21, 1946, Hubert married Louisa Jean Vollmer in Bader. She preceded him in death on July 18, 2009.

Hubert was also preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Robert, Morris, and Wilmer.

Hubert was an Army veteran, serving in the 734 Bomb Squadron, 453 Bomb Group as a pilot with the rank of Captain from 1943 to 1946. He served as a POW after being shot down on a mission over Germany.

He was a retired manager and salesman for FS in Ipava, IL. He also farmed.

Hubert was a member of Grace Bible Church in Astoria where he served as Deacon Emeritus. He was also a member of the Astoria Lions Club, the Astoria American Legion Post #25, the Farm Bureau, and a member and officer of the South Fulton Senior Center in Astoria.

He was a former member of the Rushville Flying Club and Camp Emmanuel Camp Board.

Hubert was a wonderful father who loved his grandkids. He loved to fly and fish.

He is survived by his son, Roy (and Virginia) Cripe of Downers Grove, IL, his daughter Becky (and Mike) Lightle of Pittsfield, IL, two grandsons, Aaron (and Pam) Lightle and Matthew (and Rachel) Lightle, and three great-grandchildren, David, Kelsey, and Hailey Lightle.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 24th at 11:00 am at Grace Bible Church in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Friday, February 23rd at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Memorials may be given to the South Fulton Senior Center or Grace Bible Church. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery with military rites provided by the Astoria American Legion Post #25.

Ramona L. Anderson

Canton – Ramona L. Anderson, 63, of Canton, passed away at 1:53 AM on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois. She was born on September 28, 1954 in Houston, Texas. She grew up in Hanna City, IL, raised by her loving parents Larry and Alice (Simonson) Simpson. She married Roger Anderson on January 13, 1991 in Farmington, IL, he survives.

Also surviving are three children; Amos (Annette) Anderson of Canton, Alichia (Terry) Terreteta of Canton, and Bret (Wendy) Anderson of Pekin; nine grandchildren; four brothers, Lyle, Steve, Micky, and Rocky; three sisters, Susie, Cindy, and Marnajean.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Randy, and Hubert.

Ramona was a homemaker. She loved her family and was a big animal lover.

Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory, Canton, IL. A memorial service at the Calvary Baptist Church in Canton will be held at a later date. A burial of ashes at White Chapel Memory gardens will also be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family for funeral expenses. To leave online condolences you may visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com 

Patricia A. “Pat” Campbell

Canton – Pat Campbell, 58, of Canton, passed away at 1:23 am, Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the Graham Hospital Emergency Room.  She was born on December 19, 1959 in Peoria to Charles and Mary (Williamson) Campbell.
Surviving is her life partner Patrick Pollitt of Canton, sister Kathy (Roy) Courtney of Troy, MO, and her beloved black lab Casey.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents.
Pat worked as a Civil Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor for IDOT.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton where visitation will be held from 10-11 am.  Burial of ashes will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Canton.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Memorials can be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.  To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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Joan E. "Joby" Hoff

Canton – Joan E. “Joby” Hoff, 85, of Canton, passed away Sunday February 18, 2018, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
She was born on March 16, 1932, in Canton, to Clyde E. and Mary  Orthalene (Brant) Myers. She married Lloyd J. Hoff on November 11, 1960 in Libertyville.
She is survived by one son Lloyd J. Hoff Jr. of El Cajon, CA, one stepdaughter, Stacey Lynn Craft of New Concord, OH, one stepson, Bradley M. Hoff of Pekin, two sisters, Mary O. Preece of Peoria and Phoebe K. Owens of Canton, one brother, Jack A. Myers of Peoria and four grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers Clyde E. Myers Jr. and John E. Myers and one sister, Lida M. Banko
She worked for Caterpillar in the planning department for 12 years retiring in 1964, she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton, she was a past President of the Columbus Club Auxiliary and Knights of Columbus.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday February 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
Memorials may be made out to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

James J. Cotter Jr.

James J. Cotter Jr., 84, of Farmington, passed away at 9:25 PM on Friday, February 16, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family, and companion, Karen Kenney . Services pending with Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington

Nicole Bottrell

Nicole Bottrell Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, February the 24th at the Lincoln Elks club from 2 to 5pm. All are invited to this wonderful Celebration of Life.  If anyone wants to send condolences, please send them to Nicole’s mother and Father,  Dallas and Debbie Jones at : DALLASTOOLMAN@hotmail.com.

Joyce E. Romine

Joyce E. Romine, 78, of Canton, passed away at 7:00 PM on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on April 1, 1939 in Canton, a daughter of Herbert and Fern (Roberts) Post. She married Ronald Romine on July 30, 1955 in Canton. He survives.

Also surviving are her daughter, Deborah “Debbie” Ryan of Canton; three grandchildren, Allison (Max) Huskey, Jeffery “Jeff” (Kate) Ryan, and Scott Romine; two great-grandchildren, Kimberly and Brooke Hendricks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Douglas Allen Romine,  and one sister, Barbara Smith.

Joyce enjoyed being a Homemaker and taking care of her family over the years, she was a past member of the First Baptist Church in Canton, and a member of the Red Hat GO-GO Girls Club.

Private family graveside service and burial will be held on Thursday, February, 22, 2018 at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Rev. Kevin VanTine will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes and Crematory in Canton. A celebration of life will be held from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Canton Elks Lodge. Memorials can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Chicago Chapter, 525 West Monroe Street, Suite 1510, Chicago, IL 60661. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Shirley Ruth Agnoletti

Shirley Ruth Agnoletti, 92, of Farmington, passed away at 11:24 PM on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on January 7, 1926 in Hanna City, Illinois, a daughter of James L. and Theresa (Harding) Antle. She married Aldo J. “Fizz” Agnoletti on November 23, 1947 in Canton, he preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death were her parents, one brother, Jim Antle; one sister, Mary “Sis” Morotti; one granddaughter, Andrea, and one grandson, Anthony.

Surviving are her children, Terry (Carol) Agnoletti of Farmington; Jim (Patti) Agnoletti of Mapleton; Jerry (Karen) Agnoletti of Farmington; Debbie Neal of Farmington; Mark (Sue) Agnoletti of Farmington; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Pauline Sprowls of Farmington.

Ruth was a homemaker, loved the holidays, and enjoyed cooking and feeding family and friends.

Per Ruth’s wishes there will be no services, cremation rites will be accorded through Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington. Burial of ashes will be at a later date in Oakridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Farmington Rescue 1100 or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Jack Harroun

On Sunday, February 18, 2018, Jack Theodore Harroun went to meet his Lord and Savior.  He was 92 years old.  He lived in Mahomet, IL before retiring to Canton, IL.
Both of his parents, Ernest Franklin Harroun and Myrtle Jacobsen Davis, and his only sibling, Dorthy Harroun Anderson, are also deceased.  He graduated from Metamora High school in 1944.  He joined the Marines (1944) and served on the USS San Francisco until the war ended in 1945.
He married Rosemary Mosser Harroun in 1946.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in History (1952) on the GI bill, and accepted a full-time job at the University of Illinois (1953). While in the Army reserves, Jack was called to active service during the Korean War.  Logistics was his passion and he ended his service as a full Colonel in the Army Reserves.
While living in the Champaign area, he was a member and past president of the Consistory at St. Peter’s United Church Christ of Champaign; past president of the Jaycee’s; and a Freemason.
Jack and Rosemary were married 54 years until her death in 2000.  Four children were born and survive.  Jackie Rose (Ray, deceased) Harroun Jenkins lives in Tolono, IL.  They have two children, Holly (Charlie) Jenkins Heisner lives in St. Louis, MO and Jeremy (Elizabeth  Fortier) Jenkins lives in St. Charles, IL.  Nancy Jean (Scott, deceased) Harroun Clifford, Sr. lives in Springfield, IL.  Nancy has two children, Jennifer Freer and Jeffrey (Jordana Rabin) Freer live in Springfield, IL.  David John (Barbara Slicker) Harroun live in Wales, Wisc.  They have two children, Jessica Harroun, Wales, Wisc and Eric Harroun, Milwaukee, Wisc.  Paul Joseph (Lori Mayer) Harroun live in Bloomington, IL.  They have three children, Hayley Harroun, Nathan Harroun, and Steven Harroun. He is also survived by six great grandchildren.
Visitation at 10 am 1st Presbyterian Church, Canton, IL funeral services at 11 am on Friday February, 23, 2018, a procession to Abingdon IL for burial and then back to 1st Presbyterian Church of Canton for a meal.  In lieu of flowers, donors are requested to make a contribution to the First Presbyterian Church, 275 Linden St., Canton, Illinois 61520.  Burial will be at the Abingdon, IL cemetery where his wife and her family are buried.
To leave online condolences, or to view Jack’s Video tribute, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

William Todd Crowe

William Todd Crowe, 55 of Hanna City, IL Passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Services pending with Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL

Briana I. Lopez

Briana I. Lopez, age 19 of Marietta, IL, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL. She was born on January 22, 1999 in Jacksonville, IL, the daughter of Israel and Melissa (Bowman) Lopez.

She loved to sing, dance, and make rap videos. She also enjoyed cooking and baking with her mom and loved her animals.

Briana never met a stranger. She was very outgoing and friendly. Her personality was as big as life and she was very photogenic.

She is survived by her parents, Melissa and Joe Havens of Marietta, her brother Zach Bucher of Marietta, her step-sister Lauren Havens of Bushnell, IL, grandparents Tim and Wanda Bowman of Table Grove, IL, and Linda Havens (and Tom Walters) of Marietta, great-grandparents Olen and Judy Bell of Rushville, IL and was surrounded by a number of Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.

Briana was preceded in death by great-grandparents Harvey William and Lola Jean Bowman.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 17th, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Ben Murray will officiate. Visitation will take place from 10:30 am until service time on Saturday. Interment will be in the Marietta Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Susan E. Beason

Peoria – Susan Elaine Beason, 77, of Peoria, went to our Lord peacefully in the arms of her loving husband Don, Monday, February 12, 2018. Susan was born to Lee T. and Betty E. (Chapman) Clarke on October 20, 1940.

Susan a retired Methodist pastor, loved our Lord and after 25 years of suffering from metastatic breast cancer is now pain free.

Susan shared 49 years of marriage with her loving, caregiving husband Don. He was her rock.

She is survived by her husband; five children, Deana (Dennis) Dickerson, Dana Bauman, Donna (Steve) Allen, Darci (Reed) Overfelt, David (Daryll Smith) Bauman; adopted son, Bart Handley; and daughter of her heart, Jean (Marcus) Burkhead.

Susan’s grandchildren & great-grandchildren brought her so much joy. Near or far, she was always involved in their life, even if it was a call, text, or video chat. Those children are, Justin, Stacy & Tatum Bauman; Lawrence, Adriana (Rodriguez) & Max Spasojevich; Haleigh & Martin Viau; Matthew & Lauren (Diffenderfer) Dickerson; Paige Allen; Anne Burkhead; Audra Burkhead.

She is also survived by brother, David Clarke Sr., sister, Kath (Stan) Hurt.

Services will be at 5 PM on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Northwest United Methodist Church in Peoria. A visitation will be held at the church from 3-5 PM. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Memorials can be made in Susan’s name to Illinois Cancer Care to be used for research of metastatic breast disease. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Lola M. Trone

Havana – Lola M. Trone, 73, of Havana, passed away at 12:07 PM on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Graham Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1944 in Vermont, IL to Charles Everett and Edith Louise (Snowden) Walton. She married Richard Carroll Trone, he preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death were her parents, one son, Allen Walton, five brothers, and two sisters.

Surviving are four children, Laurie Test of Canton, Corey Trone of Havana, Mike Trone of Canton, and Kevin (Maegen) Trone of Hillsboro; eight grandchildren, Tim Walton, Tony (Susan) Walton, Austin Hallmark, Trey (Jodi) Lingenfelter, Nathan Trone, Westley Trone, Anthony Trone, and Kason Trone; two great-grandchildren, Clara Walton and Sophira Lingenfelter; and three sisters, Joan Ward, Barbara David and Eleanor Gilbert.

Per Lola’s request there will be no services. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Iona Y. Grgurich

Farmington – Iona Y. Grgurich, 99, of Farmington, passed away 9:20 PM on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Unity Point Health Methodist. She was born on April 8, 1918 in Farmington, IL to Enrico and Mary (Baudino) Allovio. She married Anton W. Grgurich on June 12, 1937, he preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death are her parents, two brothers, Henry Allovio Jr. and Joseph M. Allovio, and one sister, Mary Allovio (Gray).

Surviving is one son, William A. (Margaret) Grgurich of Peoria; two grandchildren, Richard A. (Erin) Grgurich of Mahomet, IL and Christopher A. (Stephanie) Grgurich of Plymouth, MN; and four great-grandchildren.

Iona was a member of Tri County Senior Center in Farmington and the Farmington Moose.

Per Iona’s request there will be no services. Cremation rites will be accorded with Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL. Burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Oakridge Cemetery in Farmington, IL. Memorials can be made to Farmington Rescue Squad or Tri County Senior Center in Farmington. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Shirley J. Dye

Shirley J. Dye, 81, passed away peacefully Satuday Febuary 10, at Graham Hospital with her family by her side.
Born April 11, 1936, in Canton to George Emery and Marge Lindsey. Raised by Opal and Harry Termin. She married her loving husband Grover Buck Dye on September 11, 1976. He survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Dianne Widger, Debra (Tim) Neuendorf and Brandi Brown. Two sons, Ron(Leighann) Widger and Steve (Mary) Widger. One daugher in law Emma (Rick) Descamps. Seventeen grandchildren, Danielle Ellis, Devon (Terry) Smith, Breanna and Blake Brown, Gretchen Williams, Becky (Aaron) Mikulich, Richard (Holly) Courtney, Jesse Courtney, Angela Courtney, Williard Neuendorf, Tammy (Jesse) Frew, Jennifer (Donald) Barton, Kandy (Theodore) MIlliner, Stevie (Steve) Widger, Stephanie Wages, Stacey (Caleb) Hale, Jordan Hinchee. Along with 41 lovely great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Two sisters Clara (Frank) Spierowski, Sandra (Dean) Bailey. Five Brothers Raymond Lindsey, Keith Lindsey, Ron Lindsey, Jim Lindsey, Kenneth Lindsey.
Shirley is proceeded in death by her parents, Opal (Harry) Termin, two half- brothers George and Bobby Emery. One son Scooby (Greg) widger, grandson Ronnie Widger, and great granddaughter Jazmyne Harris.
Shirley was well known for her compasionate and loving personality. She worked for Graham hospital as a CNA for many years and later retired from Graham Hospital. Shirley then opened her own business Hands Across America devoted to taking care of those who could not care themselves after retiring from the hospital. She has a passion for caring for people that continues for the remaining part of her life.Shirley enjoyed traveling with her husband, watching live "old" country shows, gardening, shopping and warm weather.
Visitation will be from 1-3 pm Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Immediately following will be a Celebration of Life at the Canton Elks Lodge. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. To view Shirley's DVD or to make online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

John C. Branstetter

Canton – John C. Branstetter, 52, of Canton, passed away Tuesday February 6, 2018 at his residence in Canton. 
He was born on May 12, 1965 to Ralph and Nancy (Brookham) Branstetter. They survive.
Also surviving are two children Emily Branstetter  and Christopher Branstetter, two step children, Alicia Barnett and Addie Collins, two sisters, Terri Branstetter of Canton and Nancy (Damon) Bishop of Cibolo, Texas, six nieces and nephews, five grandchildren and the mother of his children Sheila Anderson.
John enjoyed fishing, mushrooming, hunting, being outdoors, cooking watching NASCAR especially Dale Earnhardt.  John worked as a meat cutter at IGA, HyVee and later worked at Kroger in Canton.
A visitation will be held Friday February 9, 2018 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton from 5 until 7 p.m. there will be a celebration of life held on Saturday February 10, 2018 at the American Legion in Canton at 2 p.m.
Memorials may be made out to St. Jude’s Children’s hospital or to Kemmy’s Kennels in Lewistown.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Billie L. Skender

Canton – Billie L. Skender, 92, of Canton, passed away February 7, 2018 at Heartland Healthcare in Canton.
He was born on December 26, 1925 to Alex and Lillian M. (Garren) Skender. He married Diantha Whitehead on March 27, 1948 at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton.  She preceded him in death on March 1, 2016.
He is survived by one son Kurt (Tina) Skender, three grandchildren, Randi (Rich) Tieperman, Derek (Terri) Skender and Alex (Leah) Skender, five great-grandchildren, Brian, Eric, Alyssa Richard “Richie” and Victoria “Tori” and three great great – grandchildren Aiden, Zachary and Elliana.
Billie first worked at international harvester for ten years; he then worked for eleven years at Midland Coal Company. In 1988 Billie retired from caterpillar after 19 years of working as a tool and dye machinist. Billie was a member of the Canton Morning Star Lodge, the Scottish Rite Valley of Peoria He was a former member of the Canton Moose Lodge, and a former member of the Canton Country Club where he loved to golf.
A Masonic service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, with a funeral service to follow.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from noon to 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
Burial will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
Due to the weather the family requests everyone to dress casual and warm.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made out to the Morning Star Lodge #734.
To leave online condolences, or to view Billie’s video tribute please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Linda M. Kinne

Linda M. Kinne, 69, of Vermont, IL, passed away at 12:01 pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on August 25, 1948 in Pittsfield, IL, the daughter of Clyde and Bertha (Miller) Shoemaker. Linda married Phil Kinne on May 4, 1968 in Vermont, IL. He preceded her in death on November 3, 1997.

Survivors include her 3 sons, Stephen (and Bonnie) Kinne of Lewistown, MO, Byron (and Amanda) Kinne of Canton, IL and BJ (and Paula) Kinne of Vermont, IL, 10 grandchildren, Zach (and Taci) Kinne, Jackie (and Drake) Cottingham, Thadius Kinne, Dezaray Thompson, Candance Tournear, Shavell Tournear, Kayla Kinne, Karly (and Shane) Bertoni, Lilly Kinne and Jenna Kinne, 13 great-grandchildren, brother, Joe Shoemaker of Hamilton, IL, 5 sisters, Leota Campbell of Rushville, IL, Barbara Strang of Plymouth, IL, Sandra Hovarter of Jacksonville, FL, Wanda Peterman of Hamilton, IL and Cindy Hopkins of Rushville, and several Nieces and Nephews.

Linda was a CNA at Snyders Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville, IL.

Linda was an avid fan of the WWE. She loved her grandchildren. She also enjoyed riding horses when she was younger and riding motorcycles with her children.

Services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the services on Saturday. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery in Vermont. Memorials may be made to the Vermont Fire and Rescue Squad.

Thomas F. France, Jr.

Thomas F. France, Jr., 79, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 12:44 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Cottage Hospital Emergency Room in Galesburg. He was born on Thursday, July 7, 1938 in Canton, IL, the son of Thomas and Mildred (Hamm) France.

Survivors include his 2 daughters, Melinda (and Naji) France Al Jabry of Minnesota and Tammy (and Thomas) France Boyer of California, grandson, Henry Boyer, sister, Mary Katherine France of Gold Canyon, AZ, brother, Phil (and Betty) France of Janesville, WI, 3 nephews, Jim (and Teresa) France, Kipper (and Betsy) France and Jason (and Michelle) France, 2 nieces, Michelle (and Brian) Scott and Dana (and Justin) McCarthy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Donald France, and an infant sister Norma Jean France.

Thomas graduated from Cuba High School in 1956. He attended Western Illinois before joining the US Army in 1957, serving until 1959.

He worked at Hiram Walker in Peoria. He moved to Wisconsin and worked at Beloit Corporation before moving again to work at 3M in St. Paul, Minnesota. He enjoyed helping cousin, Greg Deakin, with his sheep and accompanying him on road trips. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing along with singing in a barbershop quartet.

Services will be held on 11 am on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Doug Krukewitt will be officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery in Ipava, IL with Military Rites provided by the Ipava American Legion. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Albin Oslick

Albin Oslick, 84, of Peoria, passed away at 10:10 AM on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Unity Point Health Proctor.

Arrangements are pending with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL.

Bernice E. David

Farmington – Bernice E. David, 97, of Farmington, passed away at 1:43 PM on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Farmington Country Manor. She was born on October 2, 1920 in Ashkum, IL to Frank and Katherine (Merrigan) Warmbir. She married Verle David on November 20, 1941 in Ashkum, IL, he preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and four sisters.

Surviving are two daughters, Suzanne Tushaus of Creve Coeur, MO and Sally (Robert) McCrae of El Paso, TX; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Bernice was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church in Farmington and the Moose in Farmington. She enjoyed meals with friends at the moose. Bernice was a very loving mother and grandmother.

Per Bernice’s request there will be no services. Cremation rites will be accorded with Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL. Burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Ashkum Cemetery in Ashkum, IL. Memorials can be made to St. Matthews Catholic Church in Farmington or Farmington Rescue Squad 1100. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Raymond Lee Griffin Sr.

Raymond Lee Griffin Sr., 83, of Canton, passed away at 8:20 AM on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Renaissance Care Center.

Arrangements are pending with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL.

Gloria G. Spencer

Canton – Gloria G. Spencer, 72, of Canton, passed away at 6:20 PM on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Graham Hospital. She was born on May 27, 1945 in Canton, IL to William and Rose (Maston) Shryock. She married Glen Spencer on December 15, 1962, Oquawka, IL, they were married for 55 wonderful years.

Surviving is her husband, Glen; two children, Andrea (Richard) Flynn of Canton, and Edward “Randy” Spencer of Canton; four grandchildren; one step grandchild; two great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred (Jane) Shryock of ID.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father,  one brother, James “Jim” Shryock,  and her step father, Delmar “Andy” Anderson.

Gloria was a member of Canton Women’s Bowling League. She was an avid card player and loved playing pitch. Gloria was also a dog lover.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday afternoon on February 11, 2018 at the Phillips Station in St. David, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Burial of ashes will be at a later date at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Cody Joe Harper

Cody Joe Harper, 37, of Canton, went to be with the lord at 12:20 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Unity Point Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, surrounded by his loving parents, and his friend Rev. Kevin (Leigh) Sibley. He was born on February 22, 1980 in Baytown, Texas, the son of Steve and Debbie (Ford) Harper.

Surviving are his parents of Canton, and his paternal grandmother, Elouise E. Harper of Canton.

Cody Joe graduated from Bloomington Christian Academy, he worked for Fulton County Rehabilitation Center (FCRC) for several years, then working at Farmington Country Manor in Farmington, and last working for Canton Hy-Vee Food Store.

He attended Assembly of God in Canton, and enjoyed video games, anything to do with airplanes, and was a war history buff.

Per Cody Joe’s wishes there will be no services, cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Memorials can be made to the Fulton County Rehabilitation Center (FCRC) in Canton. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Robert G. Riccioni

Robert G. “Bob” Riccion

i, 84, of Farmington, passed away at 10:28 PM on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Unity Point Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria. He was born on March 1, 1933 in St. David, IL, the son of Hugo and Jessie (Benns) Riccioni. He married the love of his life Wanda Jean Balagna on September 4, 1954 at the Farmington United Methodist Church, they enjoyed 63 wonderful years of marriage. She survives.

Also surviving is one daughter, Karen J. (Michael) Peterson of Farmington; two grandsons, Greg (Jodi) Morse; Eric (Heather) Morse both of Farmington; four great-grandchildren, Adriane, Logan, Brayden, and Owen.

Bob worked as a Coal miner for several years, and was an Insurance Agent, and owner/operator with his wife, of Countrywide Appliance and TV Store in Farmington, his greatest passion was music, as a professional musician for over 30 years, he loved to played at Gil’s supper club in Hanna City every Friday and Saturday night for many years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Farmington, over 50-year member of the Farmington Masonic Lodge #192, and past member of Farmington American Legion, and Farmington Moose Lodge #1571. Bob served his country as an United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War.

Private Graveside service and burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery, where Military Honors will be conducted. Rev. Jeremy Lafary will officiate. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Farmington, IL Memorials can be made to Farmington Rescue 1100 or to Fulton County Humane Society. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com