Mindy Ellen Crum Maroon

Trivoli – Mindy Ellen Crum Maroon, 40, of Trivoli, passed away at 4:57 PM on Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born on January 17, 1979 in Peoria, IL to Ronald and Julie (Snider) Crum Sr. She was married to Mark Maroon on March 27, 2011 in Peoria, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are her three step children, Madison, MacKenzie, and Delaney Maroon; two brothers, Chad Crum and Ronald “Louie” Crum Jr.; three nephews, Kyle, Richard and Ronald III; great nephew, Briar; two nieces, Carson and Natilee; one special great aunt, Betty Bridges; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Albert (Mary) Crum; maternal grandparents, Cyrus (Mary) Snider; aunt, Connie Gale; and one sister, Bridgette Crum.

Mindy graduated from Farmington High School and Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in science/elementary education. She was a substitute teacher for various schools. Mindy enjoyed boating, camping, skiing, friends, family, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Faith was very important to Mindy.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL. Cert. Funeral Celebrant Veronica Haskell will officiate. Burial will follow the services at Smithville Cemetery in Hanna City, IL. A visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until time of service. Memorials can be made in memory of Cyrus Snider to Smithville Cemetery. To view Mindy’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Evelyn J. Stage

Evelyn J. Stage, 77, of Brimfield, passed away at 5:50 p.m., on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
She was born on June 29, 1941, in Peoria, to George and Cecil (Largent) LaFollett. She married Thomas Stage. He preceded her in death in 2002.
She is survived by two sons, Timothy (Deb) Stage of Brimfield, and Wm. "Shawn" (Allison) Stage of Elmwood; four brothers, Lyle, George, Donald, and Ronnie LaFollett; five grandchildren, Colton, Clayton, Bryer, Olivia, and Mackenzie Stage; and one great-grandchild, Piper Stage.
Evelyn worked at R.E. Common Equipment in Peoria and later for Material Handling in Morton, where she retired from after 40 years.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Farmington Sportsmen's Club.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.

Bristol Faith Stigall

Canton - Bristol Faith Stigall, daughter of Johnathon and Maggie (Harris) Stigall, passed away on February 19, 2019.
Surviving are her parents, maternal grandparents, Todd and Laura Harris of Canton, paternal grandparents, Stacey (Pamela) Stigall of Petersburg, Julie Staltz of Canton and her furry siblings Remington and Stella.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 11:30 A.M., at the Shields Chapel Cemetery in rural Canton.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Buddy Bag Program.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton has been entrusted with arrangements.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Sandy A. Renteria

Farmington- Sandy Ann Renteria, 52, of Farmington, passed away at 9:00 AM on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her Residence. She was born on November 14, 1966 in Gillespie, Illinois; a daughter of Everett Earl and Helen Lorraine (Hitchcock) Johnston. She married John “Taco” Renteria on May 19, 2012 in Springfield, Illinois. He survives.

Also surviving are her children, Vicky Kacevicius of Sweet Water, Illinois; Tiffany (Douglas) Lee of Farmington; John Tribble II of Bloomington; six grandchildren; her beloved dog, Tippey; nine brothers, Shorty (Ann) Johnston of Carlinville; Earl Johnston of West Virginia; Donald Johnston of Carlinville; John (Teresa) Johnston of Carlinville; Junior Lee (Charlene) Johnston of West Virginia; Henry Johnston of Carlinville; David (Mary) Johnston of Carlinville; Robert (Donna) Hitchcock, and Raymond (Kim) Hitchcock both of Gibson City; two sisters, Lorraine (Scott) Boyd of Virden, Illinois; Sue Bay of Carlinville.

Sandy enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her children, she loved to sew, bake and cook, was an avid dart player, and loved watching WWE wrestling with her husband.

Per Sandy’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded through Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. To make online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Irmalee Hootman

Cuba – Irmalee Hootman, 84, of Cuba, passed away at 2:20 AM on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on January 21, 1935 in Fairview to Raymond and Adelaide (Viano) Barnes. She married Jim Hootman on July 5, 1953 in Maples Mill, he survives.

Also surviving are two children, Deborah (Jeff) Raymond of Cuba, IL and Timothy (Annabel) Hootman of Alaska; four grandchildren, Crystal (Matt) Horton, T.J. Hootman, Kendra (Jake) Raymond, and Abigail Hootman; one great-granddaughter, Makenzie Horton; and one sister, Virginia (Ed) Churchill.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, June Miller.

Irmalee worked for many receptionists’ jobs and retired from the George Foster dental office. Irmalee was the main secretary for the principal at Cuba High School. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, P.E.O. Foundation, Women of the Moose, and the Cuba Christian Church for over 60 years where she earned the honorary title of Elder Emeritus. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, riding horses, dancing and entertaining. She loved her family immensely and had a deep and unshakeable faith in God. It is that faith that brought her through life’s valleys and has given her a great reward in heaven.

Services will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Rev. Mike Arnett will officiate. Burial will follow the services at Providence Chapel Cemetery in rural Farmington, IL. A visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of service. Memorials can be made to the Cuba Christian Church. To view Irmalee’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Judy K. Pilkington

Canton - Judy K. Pilkington, 70, of Canton, passed away at 10:07 am Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Graham Hospital in Canton.  She was born on September 6, 1948 in Cuba to Lloyd W. “Dick” and Minnie C. (Strode) Shields.  Judy married George R. Pilkington on September 7, 2010 in Palmyra, MO.  He preceded her in death on July 11, 2016.  Also preceding her in death were her parents and brother James Edward Shields.  Surviving are three children; Tammy McMillon of Harlan, KY, Andy (Keri) Hensley of Canton, and Bonnie (William) Shryock of Hanna City, three sisters; Eva Lou White of Ellisville, Dixie Newton of Fairview, and Patricia Dickson of Terra Haute, OH, two grandchildren; Charles Cole and Dillon Myers, and several nieces and nephews.
Judy was a member of Shields Chapel Church.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a burial of ashes at Shields Chapel Cemetery will take place at a later date.  Memorials can be made to Shields Chapel Cemetery.  Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Margaret Wells

Margaret Lee Wells, 76 of Elmwood, passed away at 7:49 AM on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton. Services pending with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton.

Donald K. White

Donald Kenneth White, age 72 of Smithfield, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Clayberg Nursing Center in Cuba, Illinois. He was born on June 11, 1946 in Avon, Illinois, the son of Kenneth Raymond and Grace Irene (Potter) White. He married Shirley Stephens on July 20, 1968 in Canton, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Marcus (and Mary Beth) White of Danvers, Illinois and Michael (and Dawn) White of Smithfield, Illinois, one daughter Melissa (and Chris) Sallee, five grandchildren; Sierra Grace White, Zachary Ethan White, Chase Michael White, Carter Mitchell White, and Ainsley Irene White, and one sister Mariluan (and Theodore) Deming of Smithfield, Illinois.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Elinor White.

He was an Air Force veteran, serving from 1966 to 1968 with a rank of Sergeant.

Don worked for International Harvester for more than 18 years. He then worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation for 20 years, retiring in 2011.

He loved farming, raising cattle and restoring and showing tractors. He enjoyed gospel music, singing, and storytelling. He loved his family so much and he lived for his grandchildren. Don was always willing to help his neighbors.

He was very much looking forward to heaven.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the Smithfield Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Dean Potts will officiate. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday. Interment will be held in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Illinois with full military rites provided by the Cuba American Legion and the Honor Guard from Scott Air Force Base. memorials may be made in Don's memory to the Smithfield Fire Department, the Smithfield Church of the Nazarene, or the Clayberg Nursing Center.

Katherine G. Miller

Katherine G. Miller, 80, of Table Grove, IL, passed away at 6:54 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. She was born on February 20, 1938 in Macomb, IL, the daughter of Paul and Lela (Howell) Porter. Katherine married Norm Miller on August 9, 1958 in Ipava, IL. He survives.

Survivors also include her daughter, Samantha (and Dr. Randy) Klinedinst of Canton, son, Alan (and Susan) Miller of Bernadotte, IL, 4 grandsons, Cliff (and Rhianna) Miller, Tyson (and Courtney) Klinedinst, Josh (and Nichole) Miller, and Seth Klinedinst, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 brothers, Sam (and Linda) Porter of Ipava and Bill (and Nancy) Porter of Vermont, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Jo Keefauver.

Katherine worked at the Farmers Elevator in Table grove for several years. Katherine retired as the secretary at VIT High School. She also kept the scorebook for VIT Junior High basketball teams for several years.

She was a member of the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star and the Table Grove Community Church. Katherine liked to sew, garden and put out flowers, bird watching, going to auctions and antiquing. She loved to cook and having family over for the holidays. She also loved being around her grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10 am on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Kevin Kessler will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Harris Cemetery in Table Grove. Memorials may be made to the Harris Cemetery for cemetery upkeep.

Jeffrey D. Batterton

Jeffrey D. Batterton, age 47 of Astoria, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 am on Monday, February 18, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. He was born on November 10, 1971 in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Henry and Melba (Cluney) Fulscher. Jeff married Twila Groves on October 5, 2002 in Astoria, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are his daughter Alyssa Batterton and his son, Jaxson Batterton, both at home, his mother Melba Lindsey of Astoria, his sister Debbie (and Don) Ulm of Macomb, Illinois, and his two brothers, Brad (and Tina) Batterton and Bill (and Tammy) Batterton, both of Astoria.

Jeff was preceded in death by one brother, Glen Dale Batterton and grandparents Darrell and Ferne Cluney.

He worked for Lee Mechanical in Quincy, Illinois as a pipe fitter.

Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping, cooking, and riding his Harley and Can Am. Most of all, he loved his family and always put them first.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 22nd from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Astoria, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Jaxson Batterton education fund or the Astoria Fire Department.

Ruth A. Miller

Ruth Adell Miller, age 91 of Canton, Illinois, formerly of Ipava and Carthage, passed away at 8:45 am on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton. She was born on March 23, 1927 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Benjamin and Dorothea (David) Etter.

She was a graduate of Ipava High School. She then went to cosmetology school and became a beautician. She met her husband, James William "JW" Miller in Elvaston, Illinois. They were together for 24 years.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Teresa (and Rick) Brown of Indianapolis, Indiana, her son-in-law Don Collins of Sciota, Illinois, two grandchildren, Bradley Collins and Heather (and Mark) Gooding, and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Linda Collins, two sons, James Benjamin Miller and David Eugene Miller, and her sister Faith Shyrock.

Ruth was very musically inclined. She played the trumpet, hawaiian guitar, and the piano. During the days of Camp Ellis, she would play taps for the military funerals they held and up to just a month ago was entertaining the residents of Renaissance with her piano playing.

Services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery.

Phyllis Fletcher

Canton – Phyllis D. Fletcher, 75, of Montgomery, formerly of Canton, passed away at 5:16 AM on Monday, February 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born on March 16, 1943 in Canton to Phillip and Virginia (Ellis) Glad.

Surviving is one son, Jeremy (Makayla Marolf) Fletcher; six grandchildren, Meagan, Trevor, Makayla, Bobby, Calie, and JJ; one great-granddaughter, Addison; and two sisters, Valorie Jagodzinski of IL and Judith Loghides of AZ.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and her significant other of 25 years, Bill Hyndman.

Phyllis worked as a human resource benefits administrator for Dial Corporation for 28 years. She was a charter member of The Women’s Memorial Foundation and an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.

Phyllis served in the Army for two years during the Vietnam War.

Services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL, where a visitation will be held from 1-2 PM. Rev. Kevin VanTine will officiate. Burial will follow the services at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to The National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St., Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Sylvia Lock

Fairview - Sylvia Lock, 86, of Fairview, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
She was born on October 1, 1932, in Henry, to Harry and Mildred (Ball) Snyder.
She married Glen Lock on February 18, 1951 in Farmington, he preceded her in death on July 25, 2012.
Sylvia is survived by three children, Drinda ( The Late William) Heiden, of Naperville, Ken Lock of Fairview, and Norman (Debbie) Lock, of Peoria, one sister, Donna (Errol) Brewer, five grandchildren, Carin (David) Heiden Atkins, Erica Heiden, Kevin Lock, Brian (Katie) Lock, and Johnathon Lock, and six great grandchildren, Molly, Thomas, Trevor, Joseph, Tessa, and Aaron.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers, Robert and Delbert Snyder.
Sylvia was a beautician for 66 years, she was a member of the Providence Chapel Church, Canton Hairdressers Association, and the Fairview Women's Club, she also loved gardening.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Burial will be held immediately following the service at Providence Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Fulton County Farm Bureau scholarship foundation or to the Providence Chapel Cemetery.
To leave online condolences, or to view Sylvia's video tribute, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Karen Jo McCoy-Reed

Karen Jo McCoy-Reed, 65, of Lewistown, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Friday,
February 15, 2019. Born October 24, 1953, in Canton, the daughter of
Richard Lee and Betty Jo (Hukill) McCoy. She married Mark Reed, he
survives along with her son, Eric (Sara) Lawson of Canton, three
grandchildren; Brennen, Aliana and Chase Lawson and one sister, Kathy
(David) Blumenstein of Arlington, Washington. She was preceded in death
by her parents, two brothers, Gary McCoy and Michael McCoy and one
infant brother Richard Lee McCoy. She resided in Saint David, IL for
many years. Cremation rites have been accorded. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements. To leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Mary Catherine “Kay” Grove

Mary Catherine “Kay” (née Moore) Grove, 92, of Canton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2019, with Bob, her loving husband of 72 years, by her side. Adored by her family, Kay will be missed by all who knew her. Her generous spirit and natural tendency to back the underdog will not be forgotten. Kay was born in Francisco, Indiana on November 18, 1926. She moved with her family to Fulton County, Illinois in 1934. Kay attended St. David School and Canton Senior High School, earning her diploma in 1945. While there, Kay was a cheerleader, a Glee Club member, and a choir ensemble member. Her favorite subjects were biology and French. During her senior year, she was editor of the “Cantonian”—the school yearbook.
On October 25, 1946, Kay married Bob, her high school sweetheart, in Canton. Kay’s organizational and writing skills would serve her over the course of her working career. She held positions in retail sales and bank records. Kay also had a twenty-year career with AT&T Bell Laboratories in Naperville, Illinois, where she was a supervisor in Engineering Records and later was in Management on the Technical side.
Kay was an unfailing supporter of sports programs throughout Illinois, including Canton, Illinois College (Jacksonville), Galva, and Naperville. She enjoyed family gatherings and holidays. She enjoyed children and taught Sunday school at the EUB United Methodist Church in Naperville. She enjoyed music, her family pets, and decorating. Most of all, Kay liked having her family close to her for cherished conversation and “together time.”
Kay is survived by her husband, Bob, of Canton, Illinois; a sister, Betty Cruise, of Santa Clarita, California; a son, Barry (Deb) Grove, of Marion, Iowa; a daughter, Ann (George) Kort, of Crystal Lake, Illinois; four grandchildren: Robert (Sheena) Grove II of Adel, Iowa; David (Sara) Grove of Panora, Iowa; Ashley (Daniel) Morhardt of Belleville, Illinois; and April Kort of Hoffman Estates, Illinois; six great-grandchildren: Norah, Keygan, Gracie, Jansen, Leo, and Jonas; and several nieces and nephews. Kay was remembered at a private funeral service in Canton.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton has been entrusted with services.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Martina M. Westlake

Martina M. Westlake, 74, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 6:22 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at her
home. She was born on March 15, 1944 in Beardstown, IL, the daughter of John and Pearl (Fraks) Hardy. Martina married Glen Allen Westlake on November 18, 1961 in Beardstown. He survives.

Also surviving are her 3 sons, Gene Westlake of Browning, IL, Stanley Westlake of Browning, and Scott (and Alice) Westlake of Astoria, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, half brother, Donald (and Bonnie) Durell of Browning, and 2 half sisters, Beane Ray of Mississippi and Rosie (and Bill) Brockley of Astoria.

She is preceded in death by her son, Mark Edward Westlake, 2 sisters, Mary Kimbro and Velma Bloom, brother, Sherman Hardy, and her half brother, Junior Durell.

Martina worked at Dana Corporation in Havana, IL. She also worked at the Illinois Glove factory, later the Ansell Hawkeye Glove factory, in Beardstown.

She enjoyed going to yard sales.

Services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Jeremy Westlake will be officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be in the Browning Cemetery. Memorials may be made to an area church of the donor’s choice or the Astoria Lions Club.

Wayne L. Curless

Wayne L. Curless, 80, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 9:30 am on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 30, 1938 in Bluff City, IL, the son of Leo and Eva (Thompson) Curless. Wayne married Betty Estes on June 10, 1961 in Bluff City, IL. She Survives.

Also surviving are his 2 daughters, Tonya (and Darryl) Holmes of Ipava, IL and Wanette (and Tom) Dwyer of Clinton, IL, 4 grandchildren, DJ (and Laura) Holmes, Jake (and Caitlyn) Holmes, Laney Dwyer and Keegan Dwyer, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, Judy Brennan of Havana, IL, Pauline (and Dick) Atchley of Lewistown, IL and Janie (and Jess) Atterberry of Sherman, IL, and his brother, Paul (and Betty) Curless of Murfreesboro, TN

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Wayne retired from Navastar. He also was a retired minister. As a minister, he volunteered at the prison in Canton for 19 years. Wayne always took the opportunity to preach if given the chance.

Wayne served in the US Navy from age 17 to 21. In the Navy Wayne worked in the boiler room of a Naval Destroyer Ship. After the service, he was a member of the Peoria VA.

Wayne had a great since of humor and always liked to make people laugh. He would often refer to himself as James Bond along with telling lots of jokes to try to get a laugh. He loved to garden and would grow the biggest onions around. He also loved to fish and hunt. He would hunt everything and bring it back to Betty who would always cook it. He was also an avid golfer with his cousin Jack Curless. Wayne never meant a stranger and to him, family was everything.

Services will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Harry Ellison will be officiating. The Astoria American Legion will provide military rites. A visitation will take from 1 to 3 pm prior to the service on Tuesday. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Dickie G. Coulter

Cuba- Dickie G. Coulter, 81, of Cuba, passed away at 2:21 PM Monday February 11, 2019 at his daughter’s residence with whom he made his home.

He was born July 9, 1937 at Elmwood, the son of Arthur Thomas and Eloise Josephine (Wallace) Coulter. He married Sharon (Miller) Allen on August 29, 1975. She preceded him in death on November 6, 2018. He was also preceded in death by one son, Rodney Coulter, one grandson, T.J. Coulter, and one brother, Jerry Coulter. Survivors include four children, Larry Coulter of Chicago, Teresa (Marty) Lehman of Cuba, Timothy (Noell) Coulter of Cuba, and Patrick Coulter of Donnellson, IA; 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and three brothers, Larry (Oralee) Coulter Ragen of Tacoma, WA; Dean (Kay) Coulter of Fiatt, and Mark (Mary) Coulter of Canton.

Dick worked for International Harvester for 17 ½ years and then moved to Arizona and retired as a mechanic. He served in the United States Marine Corps and reserves as a rifleman from 1958-1963.

Dick was a good hearted and giving man who had a love for children and keeping busy.

Per his request cremation will be accorded and there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the T.J. Coulter Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Cuba High School. Condolences may be made at henrylange.com

Linda K. Coulter

Linda K. Coulter, 77, of Cuba, passed away at 6:00 am Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Farmington Country Manor in Farmington, IL.  Arrangements pending Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton.

Sallie A. Newton

Sallie A. Newton, 72, of Summit, IL, formerly of Canton, IL, passed away at 12:33 PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Summit, IL. She was born on February 18, 1946 in Canton, IL to Edward and Virginia (Fidler) Breese. She married Larry G. Newton in Canton, IL, he preceded her in death on October 16, 2005.

Also preceding her in death were her parents.

Surviving are four children, Curtis Newton of Homerglenn, IL, Stanton (Julie) Newton of Summit, IL, Larry James Newton of Summit, IL, and Ellen (Vollie) Pearson of Summit, IL; five grandchildren, Chrisa (Aaron) Carey, Angelia (Will) Knott, Rosa (Jason) Kintner, Antonio (Katelyn) Mendoza, and Samantha (David) Turley; thirteen great-grandchildren, Isabella, Hunter, Arreyanna, and Phoenix Mendoza, Steven, Greysen, Anderson, and Willow Carey, Lily Kintner, Mary Jane and Dwayne Knott, and Lucy and Shawn Turley; one brother, Edward (Cynthia) Breese of Canton, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

Sallie was the former president of the Archer Heights Credit Union in Chicago. She was a past member of Shield’s Chapel Church in Canton and also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.

Service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Rev. David Meader will officiate. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, IL. A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to Shield’s Chapel Church. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Helen Arnett

Helen Arnett of Lewistown, passed peacefully at 9:00 a.m. in her home on February 9th, 2019.

Born April 24th, 1923 to Thurman Grady and Ruby Overton Courtney,  she married Leo Arnett of Lewistown on May 9th 1949 in Petersburg, Virginia.  Leo preceded her in death on May 21st, 2013.  Two brothers, Donald and Lyle, and one grandson also preceded her in death.

Surviving are two sons, Roger Arnett of Lewistown and Charles Arnett of Peoria, seven grandchildren, Heather Arnett, Meagan Arnett, Ryne Arnett, Michael Arnett, Ashley Thurm, Kathryn Arnett, and Zachary Arnett, 4 great grandchildren, Todd Leveque, Gabriel Johnson, Melody Thurm and Hadley Arnett.

Helen served as a bookkeeper, legal secretary and for 20 years a library clerk for Lewistown Community High School.  Throughout her life she was a diligent and supporting homemaker and farm wife assisting her husband Leo and sons, Roger and Chuck with their farm duties and life challenges.

She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lewistown serving several terms on the session,  some as clerk, Sunday School teacher, Dorcas Circle and choir member.  Helen served as President of the 201 club.  She enjoyed belonging to the Tuesday Card Club with many community members playing Bridge and Pitch.

Visitation will be held Thursday February 14th from 4-7 p.m. at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown.

Celebration of Life services will be on Friday February 15th at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown with funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery.  Services will be conducted by Pastor Penny Frame of First Presbyterian Church in Lewistown will preside over ceremonies.  Memorials may be made to the First United Presbyterian Lewistown or the American Cancer Society.  To view Helen’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit henrylange.com

Harlan John Hedges

Glasford – Harlan John Hedges, 98, passed away at 12:53 AM on Friday, February 8, 2019 at The Loft in Canton. He was born on September 6, 1920 in Orion Township to Archie and Emma (Islie) Hedges. He married Virginia Scott, they were married for 72 years. She survives.

Also surviving are two children, Bonnie (Randy Joe) Cremeens of Canton and Alvin Hedges of Murphysboro; six grandchildren, John (Sarah) Eveland, Bill (Christina) Eveland, Chris (Amy) Marshall, Randy (Renee) Eveland, David (Jenni) Knowles and Richie Hedges; 12 great-grandchildren, Maggie and Sada Eveland, Taylor and Rilea Marshall, Matt, Josh, Jessica Eveland, Warren and Vincent Eveland, Cadence and Kerigan Knowles, and Emma Hedges.

Harlan was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Roger Hedges.

Harlan was a farmer all of his life. He was a member of the Canton Moose and a lifetime member of the Canton VFW. Harlan enjoyed fishing, playing pool, gardening, dancing, and his family. He was an avid Cubs fan.

Harlan served in the Army during WWII.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL, where a visitation will be held from 10 AM-11 AM. Pastor Rebecca Gearhart will officiate. Burial will follow at Brunswick Cemetery in Rural Trivoli, IL. Memorials can be made to Canton VFW. To view Harlan’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Georgia L. Stambaugh

Cuba- Georgia L. Stambaugh, 86, of Cuba, passed away at 12:42 AM Wednesday February 6, 2019 at her home.

She was born September 24, 1932 in Canton, the daughter of George and Mable (Gray) Mason. She married Charles B. “Red” Stambaugh on Novemb! er 19, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Don, Blake, and Clyde Mason, and two sisters, Charlotte Taylor and Lena Mae Franklin. Survivors include two children, Jim (Penny) Stambaugh of Cuba, and Nancy (Bob) Thomson of Cuba, four grandchildren, Jamey Ford, Stacey (Chris) Warren, Misty (Toshio) VanMiddlesworth, and Jerod (Dawn) Stambaugh, one step grandson, Daniel (Marshell) Thomson, five great grandchildren, Jordan Ford, Hannah Warren, Matthew Warren, Marriah VanMiddleswoth, and Cooper Stambaugh, and two step great grandchildren, Hayden and Bryan Thomson.

Georgia retired from the former Day & Palin IGA where she worked as a runner for the stores. She enjoyed reading, taking walks, and making homemade noodles. She was a caregiver to family and friends, and was loved by everyone. She loved hummingbirds, frogs and nature in general, but most of all she loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba where visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery. To view Georgia’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit henrylange.com

George R. "Rusty" Wilson

George R. "Rusty" Wilson, age 70 of Table Grove, Illinois, passed away at 11:11 pm Saturday, February 2, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. He was born on August 29, 1948 in Canton, Illinois, the son of George and Margie (Malott) Wilson. He married Mary Dennis on March 31, 1984 in Vermont, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are three children, Peggy (and Brad) Eddington of Vermont, Johnny (and Denika) Dennis of Table Grove, and Dusty (and Laura) Wilson of Austin, Texas, 11 grandchildren; Nichole (and Josh) Miller of Ipava, Jonathan (and Ashley) Vance of Vermont, Danny Vance of Freeburg, IL, Aaron Eddington of Texas, Michael, Austin, MacKenzie, and Ethan Dennis of Table Grove, and Abagail, Madison, and Andrew Wilson of Austin TX, 4 great-grandchildren; Katie and Keagan Miller of Ipava and Hayden and Dexter Vance of Vermont, and his sister Sandy (and Les) Belville of Princeville, IL.

Rusty was preceded in death by an infant son, Wayne Wilson.

He was an Army veteran, serving in the 4th Army of the United States from March 8, 1968 until March 5, 1971 and served in Vietnam from February 28, 1969 to May 27, 1969 where he was awarded the Purple Heart. While serving her earned the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the National Defense Service Medal, and the sharpshooter badge.

He was owner and operator of R and M Service and Sales in Vermont, where he sold and serviced appliances and T.V.'s for 5 years. He then worked at Graham Hospital as a bio-medicine technician for over 20 years.

Rusty was a member of the Vermont United Methodist Church and the Vermont Masonic Lodge #116 AF and AM.

His hobbies included ham radio, fishing, and hunting. He enjoyed playing cards, traveling, caving, and camping with his family.

He loved his family and enjoyed each and everyone of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Reverend Robert Green and Pastor Bennett Woods will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, February 7th at the funeral home with Masonic Rites being conducted at 8:00 pm. Memorials may be made to the Vermont United Methodist Church or the Table Grove Rescue Squad.

Gary Grove

Canton – Gary Grove, 78, of Canton, passed away at 4:40 PM on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. He was born on August 3, 1940 to Cecil Gayle and Josephine (Busby) Grove then raised by Cecil Gayle and his second wife Jessie Mae Pickel. He married Mary Ellen Neville on August 25, 1959 until her death in 1986. Gary married Sandra Malone-Collins on June 3, 1994, she survives.

He was a loving father to 7 children, Christopher (Jeannette) Grove, Kathy (Steve) Graham, Carol (Pete) Sergeant, Timothy (Tracy) Grove, Barbara “Buffy” (Matthew) Barlow, Cora (Joe) Fross, Joshua (Megan) Grove. He was also a loving step-father to 4 children, James A. (Angie) Collins, Luther A. (Laurie) Collins Jr., Timothy Collins, and Jeanine L. (John) Lund. Papa Grove will be missed by 27 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers, Bob, Dick, Mike, Chuck, and Greg Grove; and two sisters, Sandra Stoneking and Enola Mathis.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Mary, one brother, Jim Grove, and one sister, Rosemary Hinderliter.

Gary retired from Caterpillar after 30 years, and also worked 15 years at Illinois Weld & Machine in Hanna City. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton. Gary was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears Fan. He was truly loved by many.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton. Father Daniel Ebker will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Canton. Memorials can be made to OSF Hospice. To view Gary’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Ruby Pollitt

Canton - Ruby Lea Pollitt, 92, of Canton passed away at 3:05 am Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on July 6, 1926 in Lewistown to Edward and Edna (Wheeler) Potts. Ruby married Gilbert Pollitt on March 17, 1945 in Canton. He preceded her in death on November 4, 1994. Also preceding in death were her parents, son Dennis Pollitt, brother Paul Potts and two sisters; Opal West and Garnet Dunning. Surviving is a son Stuart Pollitt of Canton, grandchild Missi (Sam) Thomas of Abington, three great grandchildren; Velvet Thomas, Josey Thomas, and Londyn Thomas, a great-great grandchild Dondre "Dre" Spotser, and several nieces and nephews.
Ruby was the campground manager at Canton Lake for over 20 years. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and an avid gardener of flowers and vegetables. Most of all she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Ruby was known for lighting up Keeling Court with holiday decorations.
Services will be 2:00 pm Monday, February 11, 2019 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton where visitation will be one hour prior to services. The Rev. Kevin VanTine will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Christina Stubbs

Canton-Christina "Tina" Stubbs, 54, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born on December 18, 1964 in Canton to Ronald and Charlotte (Fuller) Pavley. They preceded her in death.
Surviving is the father of her son, David Heaton, one son Michael (Fiancée-Rachel Klaus) Heaton of Oswego, IL, two sisters, Diana (Dan) Pavley-Rock of Canton, Ronda (Rye) Randolph of Canton, one nephew, Grayson Randolph, four nieces, Jessica Paradis, Ally Pellegrini, Sophie Pellegrini, Lilly Miller and her close friend, Karrisa Tourtillott.
Tina graduated from the Graham Hospital School of Nursing in 1989. She worked as a RN at Graham Hospital and OSF St Francis Medical Center. She later worked for Farmington Country Manor as MDS Care Plan Coordintor and lastly at St Francis Woods Supportive Living as Director of Nursing. Her nursing career and helping others was her passion in life.
She was a Harley Davison Motorcycle enthusiast. She also was an excellent cook and enjoyed spending time with her son, nieces and nephew. She was of the Catholic faith.
Cremation rites have been accorded by the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 16 2019 at Brew N' Cue in Canton from 12p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the National Psoriasis Foundation.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Gary Grove

Gary Grove, 78, of Canton, passed away at 4:40 PM on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Services pending with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton.

Brandon Lee Welker

Brandon Lee Welker, age 39 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 4:00 pm Wednesday, January 30, 2019 as a result of an auto accident at US Highway 24 and Roskamp Road in Banner, Illinois. He was born on May 26, 1979 in Rushville, Illinois, the son of Donnie Lee and Jody (Fisher) Welker.

Brandon worked for Laborer's Union #231. He also worked for the Astoria Meat Market where owner Mike Pigg stated Brandon was the best deer skinner that he had ever seen.

He was outdoors oriented. Brandon fished, hunted mushrooms and loved being outdoors, overall. He had a heart of gold for the elderly and needy, helping out whenever he could.

He enjoyed playing pitch, especially with his grandpa.

He had a great sense of humor and loved his kids and family dearly.

Brandon is survived by his children, Donnie, Emma, and Aubri Welker, all of Astoria, his children's mother, Mandy Cox of Astoria, his mother Jody Davis of Astoria, his sister Brandy Welker of Astoria, two brothers, Whitney (and Jordyn) Davis of Astoria and Chase (and Lindsey Donlan) Davis of Summum, grandfather Richard Fisher of Summum, and Grandmother Judy Hopkins of Summum.

He was preceded in death by father Donnie Lee Welker, father Dick Davis, and grandmother Willa Fisher.

The family will receive friends at the Jody Davis residence at 516 East Washington Street in Astoria on Saturday, February 2nd from 11 am until 3 pm. Anyone wishing to make a memorial in Brandon's memory can do so to his children or a charity of your choice.

Darrell D. Parsons

Canton, IL. –Darrell D. Parsons, 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at his residence.
He was born on October 25, 1930 in Fulton County to Thomas and Mary (Barberis) Parsons.  They preceded him in death.
He married Lois Irene Griffin on May 24, 1952 in Canton.  She survives.
Also surviving are his children Tom (Dawn) Parsons of Canton, Valerie (Kevin) Logue of Champaign, Jay (Shelly) Parsons of Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, seven grandchildren, Bobbi Jo, Michael, Jonathan, Joel, K.J., Allison and Olivia, two great grandchildren, Ariana and Addison, several nieces and nephews and his close friend Will Taggart.               
Also preceding him in death are his brothers, David and Gary.
Darrell served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was privileged to take the Honor Flight in D.C. later in life.  He later worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company for 42 years retiring in 1992.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton, the Canton Masonic Lodge, Canton American Legion Post #16 where he served as past Commander and the Canton Country Club.  He served as a Boy Scout Leader, volunteered for the American Red Cross for 25 years as a driver and served Meals on Wheels.  He also worked with the handicap and volunteered for Youth Acres for 40 years where he served as past Vice-President.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton with a visitation one hour prior at the funeral home.
Cremation Rites have been accorded per his wishes.

Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #16
To leave online condolences please visit Www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com.

Harry Jenkins

Canton –Harry “Hap” W. Jenkins, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at his residence.

He was born on May 8, 1938 in Canton to Harry and Lois (Powers) Jenkins.  They preceded him in death.

He married Janice “Jake” Jenkins on June 2, 1997.  She survives.

Also surviving are his four sons, Harry (Amy) Jenkins of Albuquerque, NM, Chad Jenkins of Dwight, David (Nicole) Jenkins of Chillicothe, Denton Jenkins of Chillicothe one daughter, Maggie (Brent) Keith of Lake Mills, WI, one sister, Norma Jett of Canton, ten grandchildren, one great grandchild and his step mother Hazel Jenkins.

Also preceding him in death is his brother Jerry Jenkins.

Hap worked for Caterpillar for 41 ½ years retiring in 1995.  He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Canton American Legion, Pekin Moose Lodge as a legion level member and Canton Elks Lodge #626.

Per his request cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of his life will be at a later date.

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with services.

Memorials can be made to the Children’s Care Corporation thru Canton Elks Lodge #626.

To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Craig Schoonover

          
Canton – Craig Schoonover, 68, of Canton passed away at 3:00 am, Thursday, January 31, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  He was born on May 23, 1950 in Rushville, IL. to John L. and Doris (Stephens) Schoonover.  He married Barbara Bennett on January 31, 1971 in Rushville, IL.  She survives along with two children; Jamie Schoonover and Cory (Rachel) Schoonover both of Canton, brother Rod (Barbara) Schoonover of Rushville, IL, sister Sandra (Tom) Harrington of Kirkland, WA, two grandchildren; Connor Ball and Isabella Schoonover.
Craig worked as an engineer for Springfield Coal Company.  He was an avid outdoors man, antique collector, wood worker, and loved his family.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be at a later date.  Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.  Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton are in charge of arrangements.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com