Lois M. Bull

Canton – Lois M. Bull, 92, of Canton, passed away at 11:25 PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at The Loft in Canton. She was born on September 7, 1926 in Fulton County, IL to Morris R. and Lida Marie (Melvin) Lieurance. She married Edwin L. Bull on November 23, 1946 in Canton, he preceded her in death on July 1, 1977.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Edwin L. Bull II, two daughters, Pamela, and Phyllis Jean; three brothers, Stephen, Ernest, William, and three sisters, Luella, Jane, and Doris

Surviving is three grandchildren, Beth (Chris) White of Paxton, IL; Todd (Colleen) Nickelsen of Princeton, IL; Jill (David) Hopper Wyanet, IL, and Bianca Nickelsen of Princeton, IL; two great-grandchildren, Courtney and Micah; one son-in-law, Richard Nickelsen of Princeton, IL, and two God sons, Weston and Jacob Chenoweth.

Lois retired after 30 years as the head of the dairy department at Kroger. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton, IL.

Private family graveside services and burial of ashes will be at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton, IL. Pastor Micah Garnett will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer society or to the Canton VFW Post #1984. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Larry Hood

Havana - Larry L. Hood, 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born on January 5, 1941 in Fulton County to Donald and Violet (Lutz) Hood. They preceded him in death.
He married Wilma Jean Hall on June 2, 1962 in Cuba. She survives.
Also surviving are four children, Sherry (Bruce) Fisher of Canton, Larry (Beverly) Hood of Lewistown, John (Marshan Ainsworth) Hood of Havana, Jeremy (Cheryl) Hood of Lewistown, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three step grandchildren, nine step great grandchildren, and one sister, Sharon (Jerry) Lillie of Bernadotte.
Also preceding him in death is one brother, Bernard (Sheri) Hood.
Larry worked as a mechanic at the Texaco Station in Lewistown for 20 years and later for Crescent Forge in Havana for 25 years..
He was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Lewistown. He enjoyed hunting and competitive archery. He was a member of the Lewistown Archery Club. Together with his wife they spent numerous hours gardening in their yard and won city yard honors..
Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded and a burial of the ashes will be held at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements.
To leave online condolences please visit Www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com.

Thomas J. Jump

Canton – Thomas J. Jump, 52, of Canton, passed away at 8:36 AM on Thursday May 16, 2019 at Graham Hospital E.R. He was born on November 20, 1966 in Canton to Richard A. and Lorena M. (Ford) Jump.

Surviving are three children, Cassie (Ryan Russell) Jump of Canton, Shane Jump of Canton, and Kendra (Phil Hauzenberger) Pontnack of St. David; three grandchildren, Justice, Ariel, and Julia; four brothers, Rick, Robert, Randy, and Johnny (Tamy) Jump all of Canton; and three sisters, Vicki Brown of Canton, Christina (Rich) Griswold of Galesburg, and Cindy (Mike) Stufflebean of Canton.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Deborah, and one brother, David.

Thomas owned and operated the Canton Courtesy Cab. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Canton, IL.

A celebration of life with military honors will be held at 11 AM on June 1, 2019 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Canton, IL. Rev. Dennis Owens will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to the Family for Funeral Expenses. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Patricia M. Chaddock

Patricia M. Chaddock, 74, of Las Vegas, formerly of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born on June 4, 1944 in San Marcos, Texas, a daughter of Clayton and Geraldine “Honey” (Heller) Waughtel Maurice. She married the love of her life, Billy Chaddock on June 15, 1963, he preceded her in death on February 25, 2009.

Also preceding her in death is her parents, step-father, whom raised her, Steve Maurice, one daughter, and one brother, Ray.

Surviving are three brothers, Doyle, Clayton and Jack, several nieces and nephews.

Patricia graduated from Canton High School and attended Tri-State College, she was a doll artisan and had several of her dolls published in magazines.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial of ashes will be next to her beloved husband, in Maryville Cemetery in Bryant. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials can be made to Fulton County Humane Society. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Maurice F. Cox

Maurice Francis "Maurie" Cox, age 83 of Vermont, IL, passed away at 8:58 pm Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. He was born on February 11, 1936 on the family farm in Eldorado Township, McDonough County, just west of Vermont, the son of Arthur and Twila (Ruth) Cox. Maurie married Kathy Cozadd on September 11, 1961 in Summum, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Laura (and Mike) Seamster of Hopewell, IL, Marisa (and Jerry) Nutt of Greensboro, NC, and Jody (and Eric) Trone of Elmwood, IL, nine grandchildren; Christopher Seamster, Joshua Seamster, Cassie (and David) Nolte, Janessa Seamster, Alexandra (and Josh) Sanders, Jarred (and Melinda) Nutt, Emma Trone, John Trone, and Jack Trone, twelve great-grandchildren, two sisters, Maxine Leezer of Canton, IL and Cheryl (and Gary) Matteson of Vermont, IL and two brothers, Marcus (and Frances) Cox of Cuba, IL and George (and Natalie) Cox of Lewistown, IL.

Maurie was preceded in death by one brother, Max Cox.

He was a rural mail carrier and also a bus driver.

He served in the US Army from September 25, 1958 to September 22, 1960 with the 503rd Administration Company with a rank of SP-4. While in the Army, Maurie was a postman and even delivered a letter addressed to Elvis Presley while he was stationed in Germany.

Maurie was a member of the Vermont Christian Church, where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and was Chairman of the Church Board when the Family Life Center was constructed.

He also was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Vermont, where he served as Noble Grand. He volunteered for Hospice and the Vermont American Legion Color Guard. He also was a Scoutmaster.

In high school, Maurie received the SAR Award and loved playing sports, participating in them all, including the pole vault in track and field.

He enjoyed playing golf, even attaining a hole-in-one on one occasion. He enjoyed playing cards and playing games and being active in his grandchildren's lives.

Maurie was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

Services for Maurie will be on Tuesday, May 28th at 10 am at the Vermont Christian Church. Pastors Cody Stinnett and Tim Gilliland will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 26th from 3-6 pm at the Vermont Christian Church's Family Life Center. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Vermont Christian Church's Food Pantry or Donor's Choice.

Ruth Billington

Ruth Billington, 71, of Canton, passed away at 11:15 AM on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Graham Hospital.

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

Robertine M. McGee

Robertine M. McGee, 90, of Canton, passed away 10:24 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba. She was born on December 11, 1928 in Cass County, a daughter of John H. and Sylvia (Williams) Gilpin. She married John W. McGee on December 27, 1947, he preceded her in death on July 24, 1990.

Robertine was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Delbert W. McGee, and five brothers, Donald, Sherwood, Sherwin, Wayne, and David Gilpin.

Surviving is one daughter, Marilyn Royal of Canton, IL, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one brother, John A. “Junior” (Dorothy) Gilpin of Edmond, OK, and one daughter-in-law, Cheryl McGee of Canton.

Robertine graduated from Canton High School. She worked as a housekeeping supervisor at Graham Hospital and retired after 30 years. Robertine was a member of the Norris United Methodist Church. She was very loving and devoted to her family.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL, where a visitation will be held from 10-11 AM. Rev. Monroe Bailey will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to the Fellowship Help Ministries in care of the First Baptist Church. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Rick L. Collins

Lewistown- Rick L. Collins, 69, of Lewistown passed away at 11:35 PM Wednesday May 22, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born July 21, 1949 at Canton the son of Raymond L. “Bud” and Ruth L. (Whitehead) Collins. He married Connie Henry on June 1, 1973 at Lewistown. She survives along with two daughters, Stacie Tefft of DeSoto and Krissey (Mike) Greene of Chatham, one sister, Rosalind (Burton) Cooper of Brownsburg, IN; three grandchildren, Luke Greene, Colton Tefft and Eli Greene. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Rick was an International Communications Technician for Caterpillar Inc. for 35 years. He was a veteran and served in the US Navy. Rick was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown and the Lewistown American Legion Bishop Post 1.

Where do you start when it comes to honoring the life of Rick. His life began with horses and fast cars. If a horse couldn’t be broke, it came to him. At seventeen, he snuck 14 year old Connie into his 67 Nova, and a love story that withstood time began. Then his love for his daughters and sports combined he spent years coaching softball with Connie by his side. The friendships that were made became family and each and every one of his players became one of “his girls.”  Then came his boys, and he became Papa, the title he cherished the most. From riding a bike to driving a car, he taught them the lessons of life. His final chapter let him explore the countryside on his Harley with the Laid Back Riders, cheer on his Packers at Lambeau Field, and travel the country with Connie. He loved escaping the cold with a late life honeymoon every winter in Naples, FL with his Peaches, the love of his life.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Pastor Penny Frame officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with military services by Lewistown American Legion Bishop Post 1 and Lewistown VFW Post 5001. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Tuesday at the memorial home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown or Lewistown American Legion Bishop Post 1.

James L. Long

Canton – James L. “Jim” Long, 90, of Canton, passed away at 7:49 AM on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born on November 24, 1928 in Canton to Alvin and Mamie (Jarnigan) Long. He married Marlene K. Berry on February 7, 1954 in Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton. She preceded him in death on October 24, 2017.

Jim was also preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Harry Long Sr.

Surviving are two children, Linda James of Canton and Brad (and Diane) Long of Lexington, KY, two grandchildren, Katelin Deushane and Austin Long, and his beloved dog, Maudie.

Jim worked as a fire inspector for Caterpillar. He was a member of Maples Mills United Methodist Church.

Jim served in the United States Army.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, where a visitation will be held from 10-11 AM. Rev. Jerry Sawyer will officiate. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to Maples Mills United Methodist Church. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Gilbert R. Marshall

Canton – Gilbert R. Marshall, 71, of Canton, passed away at 1:36 PM on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 31, 1947 in Canton, IL to George W. and Irene M. (Meyer) Marshall. He married Lenda Wik on September 26, 1987 in Washington, IL, she survives.

Also surviving are five children, Russell (Jodi) Marshall of Geneseo, Keith Marshall of Mackinaw, Ryan (April) Marshall of Bettendorf, IA, Tracey D. (Deanna) Marshall of Geneseo, and Emily (Drew) Marshall-Frey of Manhattan, KS; eight grandchildren, Mia, Keri, Riley, Lucy, Sophie, Ryder, Clifton, and Annaliese; and one sister, Cora Murphy.

Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bernard Marshall.

Gilbert worked as a farmer for all his life and also worked as a maintenance welder for Caterpillar where he retired in 1996. Majority of his life he lived on the family farm. He was a member of the FFA, a 4 H leader, an avid outdoorsman, and collected IH tractors. Gilbert loved working on his pond, gardening, camping, and most important of all he loved being a grandpa.

Services will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, where a visitation will be from 9-10 AM. Pastor Micah Garnett will officiate. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. A visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. To view Gilbert’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Bret A. Allard

Canton - Bret Allard, 60, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria.
He was born on June 20, 1958 in Canton to Larry and Patricia (Bishop) Allard.
He is survived by his mother, Pat of Canton, three children, Judy (Ben) Allard-Ely of Peoria, Brett Allard of Canton, Brian (Mindy) Allard of Canton, three brothers, John Allard of Canton, Ravfe (Ann) Allard of Canton, Bobby (Alexis) Allard of Maquon, three sisters, Sheila (Kevin) Shawgo of Fairview, Larri (Danny) Daugherty of Bakersfield, Missouri, Dawn (Tim) Uryasz of Fairview, five grandchildren and one brother-in-law, Jim Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Sue Wilson.
Bret worked as a truck driver throughout his life.
Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded and a burial of the ashes will be held at a later date. Please refer back to

website for future schedule.
Memorials may be made to Graham Hospital Foundation.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements.
To leave online condolences please visit Www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com.

Stacie M. Dowell

Canton – Stacie M. Dowell, 45, of Canton, passed away at 6:30 AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. She was born on October 8, 1973 in Canton to Steven A. and Jan (Ubell) Dowell.

Surviving is her mother, Jan, two best friends, Amanda Petty and Cassie Price both of Canton, many lifelong friends, and her beloved dog, Rudy.

Stacie was preceded in death by her father, Steven.

Stacie worked as a medical office assistant at UnityPoint Methodist Center in Canton, IL. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton, IL. Owning a jeep was Stacie’s pride and joy. She was an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Cubs fan. Stacie loved music and dancing, she was an outgoing person and was never shy about voicing her opinion.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Canton, IL. A visitation will be held from 2-5 PM on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home or St. Mary’s Food Pantry. To view Stacie’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Normalea Rediger

Peoria-Normalea Rediger, 96, formerly of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
She was born on March 21, 1923 in Canton to Clarence and Mildred (Bair) Heppenstall. They preceded her in death.
She married Benjamin Rediger. He also preceded her in death along with one sister, Betty Perius.
Surviving is one brother, Robert Heppenstall of Canton.
Normalea graduated from Canton High School in 1941. She worked for Decker Reality and later for Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau in Peoria retiring in 1983. She was an avid St Louis Cardinal fan, member of a Pinochle Club and Jobs Daughters.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 10 am at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded and the burial of the ashes will be at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
Memorials may be made to donor's choice.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com

John Rick Morgan

Canton – John Rick Morgan, 67, of Canton, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 in Lincoln, IL.
He was born on July 20, 1951 in Canton to John and Janice (Cook) Morgan.  They preceded him in death.
Surviving are his sisters, Catherine Morgan of Canton, Teresa Morgan of Canton and one brother, James Kevin (Rhonda) Morgan of Canton.
Rick worked for Midland Coal Company and later for St. Johns Hospital in Springfield.  He was an avid bowler.
Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Canton.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements.
To leave online condolences please visit Www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com.

Donna L. Wefenstette

Donna L. Wefenstette, 80, of Canton, passed away at 6:40 PM on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born at Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois on June 1, 1938 to Benjamin and Berneta (Brown) Walker. She graduated from Farmington High School class of 1956. She married Raymond Wefenstette on June 2, 1956 in the First Baptist Church in Canton. He preceded her in death on October 6, 1993.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Bennie Joe Walker; an infant sister Nancy Lou Walker; a granddaughter, a grandson and a daughter-in-law, Robin L. (Bills) Wefenstette.

Donna is survived by one daughter, Victoria (Jerry) McKechnie of Mesa, AZ; two sons Michael Wefenstette of Canton, and Eric Wefenstette of Farmington, six grandchildren, three great-grand-children, and one great-great-grandchild.

She worked as a waitress at the Stone Hut in Farmington, as office assistant at Montgomery Ward in Canton, as office assistant and accounts payable clerk at the Tempo store in Canton, as head bartender at Wee-Ma-Tuk Country Club, and finally as Assistant Manager of Human Resources at Lonza Chemical Company in Mapleton, IL.

After retiring, she researched her family tree tracing her Brown ancestors back to 1784 in Virginia, her Harper ancestors to 1633 in England, and her Foote ancestors to 1753 in Ireland. She was Treasurer of the Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, creator and administrator of their web pages. Donna hated housecleaning and couldn’t cook but she could sew, knit, crochet, or quilt anything.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials can be made to Fulton County Historical & Genealogical Society or to the Parlin Ingersoll Library. To view Donna’s DVD or to leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Louise Miller

Lewistown- Louise Miller, 94, of Lewistown, passed away at 3:15 PM Saturday May 18, 2019 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton.

She was born December 28, 1924 at rural Summum, the daughter of John William and Hazel Irene (Ward) Grove. She married George W. Miller on October 14, 1946 at Jacksonville, IL. He died May 21, 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one grandson, Chris Miller. Surviving are two sons, Craig W. Miller and Cary S. Miller both of Lewistown, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one brother, Gene Grove of Astoria, and one sister, Jane Fraikes of Lewistown.

Louise owned and operated the former Miller’s Shoe Store in Lewistown after the death of her husband in 1980 until she retired in 1992. She was a member of the Lewistown American Legion Auxiliary and the Lewistown VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed painting and had a lot of her work shown locally.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Pastor Penny Frame officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services and burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lewistown Rescue Squad. Condolences may be made at henrylange.com

Dean Hall

Cuba- M. Dean “Peanuts” Hall, 84, of Cuba, passed away Saturday May 18, 2019 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born February 22, 1935 at Roseville, IL; the son of Harvey P. and Jennie E. (Agnew) Hall. He married Marilyn J. Nelson of June 13, 1953 at Cuba. She died August 26, 2017. He later married Sue Chambers Roat on April 21, 2018 at Havana. She survives with one daughter, Larrilyn Hall of Cuba, nine grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Greg Hall, two daughters, Linnea Cramblet and Brenda Ford, eight brothers, and one sister.

Dean worked as a coal miner for 33 years before retiring. He was a member of the Havana Church of the Nazarene and the Cuba Masonic Lodge. He loved hunting mushrooms, his 1966 Mustang convertible, the St Louis Cardinals, and NASCAR Racing. He also enjoyed playing cards, and dancing.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba, where visitation will be held Tuesday from 4-7 PM. Kevin Stoneking will officiate and cremation will be accorded following the services. Burial of ashes will be at Cuba Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. To view Dean’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit  henrylange.com

Rick Alan Shaw

Canton - Rick Alan Shaw, 63, of Canton passed away at 11:37 pm Thursday, May 16, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on July 17, 1955 in Canton to Donald and Joan (Nelson) Shaw. Rick married Doreen Jackson on May 15, 1976 in Canton. She survives along with his mother Joan of Canton, two sons; Nick (Erika) Shaw of Canton and Joel (Kerrie) Shaw of Coal City, brother Randy Shaw of Canton, sister Donna Smith of Canton, and three grandchildren; Jace, Lexie, and Jadyn. Rick was preceded in death by his father and brother Ron.
Rick retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections and was presently employed at Courtyard Estates in Canton. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Canton where he served as an Elder and Property Chairman. Rick had a passion for vintage motorcycles and was a former member of the AMA & AHRMA. He enjoyed gardening and loved the outdoors.
Services will be 11 am Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the First Christian Church in Canton where visitation will be from 9-11 am Tuesday. The Rev. Hank Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Memorials can be made to either First Christian Church or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements. To view Rick's DVD or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Harold E. Malott

Harold Edgar Malott, age 87 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 4:35 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 9, 1931 in Bernadotte Township, Fulton County, IL, the son of Hiram and Bertha (Hendee) Malott. Harold married Donna Wys on October 27, 1950 in Lewistown, IL. She preceded him in death on October 7, 1983. He then married Geraldine Piotrowski on December 22, 1984 in Pinckneyville, IL. She preceded him in death on May 10, 2015.

Harold was also preceded in death by two brothers, an infant and Hiram Malott, and two sisters, Ruby Gobel and Margie Wilson.

Surviving are two daughters, Teresa (and Scott) Burget and Beverly (and Gary) Taylor, both of Rushville, IL, his special friend Dorla Hayes of Astoria, IL, three grandchildren; Brandy Burget, Nathan Burget, and Miranda Taylor, one great-granddaughter Addalynn Burget, one step-son Stephen Piotrowski of Tamaroa, IL, three step-daughters; Julia (and Raymond) Bathon of Pinckneyville, IL, Deborah (and Steven) Kellerman of Tamaroa, IL, Donna Piotrowski of Tamaroa, IL, eight step-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren, two brothers, Clyde (and Sharon) Malott and John (and Millie) Malott, both of Lewistown, IL and one sister Doris (and Jim) Case of Peoria, IL.

Harold was an Army veteran, serving from 1952 to 1954 with a rank of Corporal.

He was a lifelong farmer.

He worked mine construction at the Peabody Coal Mine in Rushville, IL. He was a welder at AMAX Coal Company's Sun Spot Mine in Vermont, IL. He also worked for the Leighy Mine in Willisville, IL and Wabash Mine in Mt. Carmel, IL. Harold retired from mining in 1992.

Harold was a member of the UMWA, the UAW and the Carroll Rankin American Legion Post #26 of Vermont, IL.

Harold loved to play cards and visit the casinos and gambling boats. He also enjoyed tinkering with his tractors.

Services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Shawgo Memorial home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Jeremy Westlake will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16th from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery with full military rites. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Astoria South Fulton Senior Center or the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

Shirley J. Hart

Rushville- Shirley J. Hart, 85, of Rushville and formerly of Smithfield passed away at 6:23 PM Monday May 13, 2019 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

She was born December 4, 1933 at Marietta the daughter of Lyle and Francis (Gilmore) Cramblet. She married Richard V. Hart on January 16, 1954 at Smithfield. He died October 29, 1983. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and a grandchild. Surviving are four sons, Richard L. (Linda) Hart of Galesburg, Robert (Julie) Hart of Canton, Troy (Suki) Hart of Rushville, and Terry (Tina) Hart of Springfield, one sister, Joan Easley of Ipava, seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Shirley was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Rushville. She enjoyed cooking, reading, watching Gunsmoke and other western movies and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba with Pastor Mike Hall officiating. Burial will be at Baughman Cemetery at rural Smithfield. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at henrylange.com. 

Rusty A. Clark

Avon – Rusty A. Clark, 37, of Avon, passed away at 2:53 PM on Friday, May 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 13, 1981 in Arlington, TX. Surviving is his grandmother, Betty Effland of Avon; three uncles, Robert Clark Jr., Ronald Clark, and Rodney (Mary) Clark; and 13 cousins.

Rusty was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Clark and his step-grandfather, Kenneth Effland.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to the Ellisville Fire Department. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Ezra Alexander Burr

Canton – Ezra Alexander Burr, still born baby of Lucas Burr and Blakelie Bordner was born on May 11, 2019 at Graham Hospital at 3:42 PM weighing 1 Ib, 10.3 oz’s, and 12 inches long. He was too perfect for this world.

Maternal grandparents are Tracy Bordner (Kim Frazier) and Jeff and Brandi Mitchell; great-grandparents are John and Linda Bordner and Chris and Melanie Thomas.

Paternal grandparents are Susan Burr and Samuel Burr; great-grandparents are Thomas and Angeline Barnes.

Aunts and Uncles are Seth and Whitnee Weaver, Quinn Mitchell, John and Tyler Mitchell, Drew and Abby Ball, KJ and Kelly O’hara, and Blake Frazier. Two amazing cousins, Maks Weaver and Merrick Ball.

Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Sally Haschemeyer

Canton – Sally Haschemeyer, 67, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at her home.

She was born on April 26, 1952 in Canton to Earl and Anna Lee (Burnett) Newton.  They preceded her in death.

She married Wayne Haschemeyer on June 8, 1975.  He survives.

Surviving are her children, Conrad (Lorna) Haschemeyer of Canton, Cory (Julie) Haschemeyer of Canton and six grandchildren, Blare, Drue, Annalee, Mary, Chadrick and Charlie.

Also preceding her in death is one sister, Susan Yocum.

Sally retired from Eastview School as a reading aid.  She was a member of Shields Chapel United Methodist Church.  Most of all Sally was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 5-7, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton with a funeral on Friday, May 17, 2019, at 10 am at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Shields Chapel Cemetery.

Memorial may be made to Shields Chapel United Methodist Church.

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Lois Vohland

Lois (Rohrer) Vohland, 88, of Canton passed away at 4:15 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Red Oak Estates in Canton. She was born February 25, 1931 to Glen and Anna (Latimer) Rohrer, she married Howard Vohland on July 15, 1950. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2017. She is survived by two sons, Bill (Brenda) Vohland and Bob (Deb) Vohland, and five grandchildren, Isaac (Ruth) Vohland, Caty (Colin) Campbell, Ross Vohland (Kaci Westrich), Nathan Vohland, and Seth (Natalie) Vohland. She also greatly enjoyed her seven great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Finn Campbell, Livia, Audra, and Jacob Vohland and Henry and Anna Vohland.

Lois graduated in 1948 from Fairview High School. She attended Brown’s Business College where she met Howard. After they married in 1950, the couple moved to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where she worked as an accountant while Howard served in the Army. After Howard’s time in the service, they returned to rural Canton to farm with Lois’s parents. They raised chickens and sold eggs through the 1960s, were Pioneer seed growers and sellers, and had numerous detasseling crews through the 1970s and 1980s. Lois ran the family’s grain cart each harvest until 2013. She was an integral part in the management and bookkeeping of the farm until 2017.

Lois was a member of the Fairview Reformed Church, Fulton-Mason Gideons Auxiliary, Reformed Church Women’s’ Ministry, and Fulton County Farm Bureau Board.

Services will be held at Fairview Reformed Church on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 10:00 AM in Fairview, IL. Pastor Jeff and Chelsea Lampen will officiate. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sedgwick Funeral Homes in Canton, IL. Donations may be made in her memory to the Fulton County Farm Bureau Foundation or the Fairview Reformed Church. To view Lois’s DVD or to leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

William Lee “Bill” Balbinotti

William Lee “Bill” Balbinotti, 75, of Galesburg, formerly of Canton, died at 10:36 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Galesburg.  A graveside burial of ashes with military honors will be held on Saturday May 11, 2019, at 2:00 pm, at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.  Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton is assisting with arrangements.

Xena Renee Hoerr

Xena Renee Hoerr, 13, of Summum, IL, passed away at 3:34 am on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital ER in Rushville, IL. She was born on Sunday, February 19, 2006 in Canton, IL, the daughter, Justin Bowman and Kaila Duckwiler.

Survivors include her daughter, Hannah Hoerr of Summum, IL, mother, Kaila (and Chuck Stoops) Duckwiler of Summum, father, Justin (and Sasha) Bowman of Astoria, IL, maternal grandfather, Tim (and Vera) Vaughn of Paris, IL, paternal grandparents, Tim and Wanda Bowman of Table Grove, IL, 3 uncles, Joey (and Kari) Vaughn of Astoria, Jordan (and Jan-Nicole Thomas) Vaughn of Astoria, and Jeremy (and Katie) Bowman of Table Grove, 4 aunts, Melissa (and Joe) Havens of Marietta, IL, Jessica Bowman of Vermont, IL, Jennifer (and Josh) Ginger of Table Grove, and Nicole Bowman of Table Grove.

She is preceded by her maternal grandmother, Lucinda Vaughn and paternal great-grandparents, Bill and Jean Bowman.

Xena loved horseback riding, dirt bike riding, hunting, fishing, anything outdoors, 4-H, demolition derbys and being with family and friends.

Services will be held at 11 am on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Darrin Fish will be officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hannah Hoerr Educational Fund or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Mildred S. Green

Canton – Mildred S. Green, 81, of Canton, passed away at 9:27 PM on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Graham Hospital. She was born on February 26, 1938 in Canton to Samuel and Henrietta (Buley) Switzer. She married Charles Green Jr. on March 17, 1955 in Astoria, he preceded her in death.

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

Surviving are three children, Rick (Laurie) Green of Canton, Theresa Wilcoxen of Canton, and Joyce (Late Kenneth) Thompson of Canton; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jennie Switzer of Canton.

Mildred was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren in Woodland Township, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Salem-Wilcoxen Cemetery in Bryant, IL. Rev. Lisa Fike will officiate. A visitation will be held from 9-9:30 AM at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the 1st Baptist Church Food Pantry. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Rose Marie Ellis

Canton – Rose Marie Ellis, 100, of Canton, passed away at 2:11 PM on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Sunset Nursing Home in Canton. She was born on May 12, 1919 in Canton, IL to William and Marie (St. Clair) Bloyd. She married Amos Ellis on June 25, 1937 in Lewistown. He preceded her in death.

She is also preceded in death by her parents, two children, Randy Ellis and Ralph Ellis, five brothers, Danny, Arthur, Martin, Walter, and William Bloyd; and two sisters, Faye Gram and Fairy Jarvis.

Rose is survived by eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Rose Bloyd.

Rose was a longtime member of the Canton Assembly of God.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Rev. Kenny Bloyd will officiate. Burial will follow service at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM before the service. Memorials can be made to the Canton Assembly of God. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Betty J. Brazee

Betty J. Brazee, 90, of Bartonville, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. Services pending with Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Bartonville.

Kenneth L. Bath

Canton- Kenneth L. Bath, 85, of Canton, passed away at 5:50 AM Thursday May 2, 2019 at Graham Hospital.

He was born June 21, 1933 in Cuba, the son of Jack and Evelyne (Jones) Bath. He married June Lynch on March 22, 1956 at Palmyra, MO. She survives with two sons, Thomas K. (Sheila) Bath of Aurora, CO; and Jack D. Bath of Denver, CO; two granddaughters, Alexandria Bath of West Palm Beach, FL; and Trinity Archdale of Lewistown, and two nieces, Evelyn Kay Pillow, and Shirley Lynn Cassidy. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Jack Bath Jr. and one sister in law, Shirlee Bath.

Kenneth graduated from Lewistown High School, Knox College, and John Marshall Law School. He practiced law with the firm of Sebo and Bath until 1975 when he became a Circuit Judge in the 9th Judicial Circuit, until his retirement in 1996. He served in the United States Army from 1955-1957. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Lewistown.

A private family graveside service will be held at Cuba Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Episcopal Church PO Box 214 Lewistown, IL 61542. Condolences may be made at henrylange.com

Cheryl A. Armstrong

Canton – Cheryl A. Armstrong, 58, of Canton, passed away at 2:45 PM on Monday, April 29, 2019 at her residence. She was born on August 26, 1960 in Peoria to Roy E. and Lucille (Kruse) Daily. She married Jon Armstrong on December 3, 1991 in Peoria; he survives.

Also surviving are three children, Roy Sander of Pekin, Jeremy Armstrong of Galesburg, and Joy Armstrong of Galesburg; several grandchildren; one brother, Roy (late Susan) Daily of Bellevue; and one sister, Brenda (David) Shaffer of Canton.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Craig Sander.

Cheryl worked as a CNA and a cook for Josie B’s in Canton, Dirty Don’s in Farmington, and Ken’s Pub in Elmwood.

Services will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, where a visitation will be held from 1-2 PM. Rev. Kevin VanTine will officiate. Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Abingdon Cemetery in Abingdon, IL. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Family for Funeral Expenses. To view Cheryl’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Mary Sue Black

Mary Sue (Bennett) Black, 60, of Pekin, passed away at 12:36 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2019 at UnityPoint Health in Pekin.  She was formerly of Lewistown and Canton.

Born Jan. 11, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Kline and Edith (Williams) Bennett, she married Christopher L. Thomas.  She later married John H. Black, Jr. on Aug. 29, 2015 at Milan.  He survives.

Also surviving are her parents of Lewistown; one son, Paul (Samee) Thomas of Canton; one daughter, Erica (David) Schlieker of Canton; seven grandchildren, Tanner Thomas, Teagann Hindson, Laela Hindson, Silas Thomas, Ethan Yaste, Evan Yaste and Stella Schlieker and three sisters, Stephanie (Carl Krahl) Bennett of Milan, Stacy (Brad) Beard of Lewistown and Sheri (Mike Thompson) Bennett of Fairview.

She was a 1977 graduate of Lewistown High School

Sue worked for Professional Therapy Services for the past seven years, last working Thursday at UnityPoint Health in Pekin.  She previously had worked at Graham Hospital in Canton and for Harbor Light Hospice.

Sue was devoted to her family and loved supporting her grandchildren with their activities and sporting events.  She loved the color purple and enjoyed scrapbooking.  She was a huge fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Cubs.  In earlier years, Sue showed cattle and was a member of Jolly Workers 4-H Club and F.F.A.  Sue was proud to be the first recipient of the Sunrise Showmanship Award given during the Fulton County Fair in 1969.

She was a spiritual person and was raised in the Episcopal Church.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. May 12, 2019 at American Legion Post 16 in Canton.  Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fulton County 4-H, in care of University of Illinois Extension, Fulton County Branch Office, 15411 North Illinois 100 Highway, Lewistown, IL  61542 or to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL  61554.

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Richard Stuckey

Canton – Richard Allen Stuckey, 75, of Canton, passed away at 10:29 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Graham Hospital E.R. He was born on September 28, 1943 in Canton to Warner F. and Eleanor E. (Rohrer) Stuckey.

Surviving is one brother, Warner Gene (Donna) Stuckey of Canton and one sister, Karen (Micheal) Stufflebean of Canton.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Vickey.

Richard worked as the sexton for Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, IL.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL, where a visitation will be from 10-11 AM. Rev. Mike Huson will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to Meals on Wheels or the Canton Rescue Squad. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Brian Cieloha

Canton – Brian Cieloha, 60, of Canton passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on January 30, 1959 in Greely, CO to Robert F. and Maude L. (White) Cieloha.
He is survived by four children, Sara Bull of Canton, Brian Cieloha Jr. of Chillicothe, Bradley Cieloha of Pekin and Breanne Cieloha of Canton, seven grandchildren, Jada, Kendrick, Mason, Alaiyla, Brian III, Austin and Chelsea, and his beloved Jen.
Preceding him in death is his father Robert F. Cieloha.
Brian was the owner and operator of K.C. Draft Line, he was a member of Abate Illinois since 1991 where he was the founding member of the Fulton County chapter. Brian was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, he loved Stephen King books and his rock and crystal collection.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Highbridge Cemetery in Dunfermline.
Memorials may be made out to the Buddy Bag Program.
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Darlene Derry

Darlene Derry, age 91 of Canton, Il, formerly of Astoria, East Peoria, and Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away at 5:35 pm Monday, April 29, 2019 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. She was born on January 23, 1928 in Fulton County, IL, the daughter of Charles Lloyd and Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Fisk. Darlene married Bernard Derry on September 14, 1947 in Astoria. They honeymooned in California for 6 months.

As a young woman, she was an air traffic controller until marriage changed her path. She spent her life supporting her husband in farming and raising her family.

Darlene and her husband were faithful members of the Summum Christian Church where she was very active with her great baking skills at all the funeral dinners and potlucks.

She was a gifted gardener and the keeper of many cats and a few favorite dogs.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, her great grandson Ryan Petefish and her brother George Fisk.

She moved to Canton for the remaining twelve years of her life and always enjoyed feeding her birds and continued baking. Her companion (her other child), Tiger her cat, stayed faithfully by her side.

Darlene is survived by her son Dr. Greg (and Susan) Derry of Cuba, IL, her daughter Kathy (and Ron) Hayes of Groveland, IL, four grandchildren; Kim Watkins, Jennifer Derry, Gina (and Gary) Sciortino, and Jeremy Hayes, four great-grandchildren; Carson (and Austin) Markland, Konnor Petefish, Kailee Sciortino and Laney Sciortino, one great-great-grandson Landon Markland, one sister Rose (and Bill) Heger of Hot Springs, AR and one brother Donald Fisk of Rolla, MO.

Services will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Darren Fish and granddaughter Kim Watkins will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society or TAPS in Pekin, IL