Eleanor "Louise" White

Eleanor "Louise" White 85 of Canton, passed away on Sunday August 29, 2021, at Graham Hospital in Canton.

Louise was born on May 13, 1936, in Canton, to Melvin and Helen (Stambaugh) Maurice. They both preceded her in death.
She married Jack Berry and then later married Raymond White which was the love of her life.
She is survived by her daughter, Andrena (Ross) Roth, three grandchildren, Nicholas (Andrea) Roth, Jennifer (David) Wright and Craig (Amber) Roth, six great grandchildren, Tanner, Zachary, Colton, Ryder, Sunshine and Pasley, and several nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond White, three stillborn sons, three sisters, Donna Nash, Melba Phillips, and Beverley Galloway and a brother Morse Maurice.
Louise graduated from Canton Sr. High, Spoon River College and later in life graduated from Western Illinois University.
Louise worked at the YWCA, YMCA, Financial Aid at Graham School of Nursing, Financial aid at Spoon River College and Financial Aid at Lincoln College. She was the township supervisor for many years and volunteered at Graham Hospital every week. She was a church organist for at least 70 years and played for weddings and funerals.
She was a Christian woman who served the lord throughout her life. She was a Christian mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who loved, taught, and mentored all of them throughout their lives.
Louise can be most remembered by her ability to listen and teach people. She knew no stranger and took great pride in helping people succeed. She will be deeply missed across her immediate family and all the others she was able to meet and influence across her life. She was loved by all.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
Memorials may be made to the Greater Peoria Honor Flight.
To leave online condolences, or to view Louise's video tribute, please visit www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com.

Sharon K. Frakes

Canton - Sharon K. Frakes, 81, of Canton, passed away at 3:29 pm, Saturday, August 28, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on May 12, 1940 to

Harley and Lois (McGaughey) Conn. Sharon married James "Jimmy" Smith and later married John "Hank" Frakes, they both preceded her in death. Also preceding her death was one son Ronald "Junior" Melvin, one brother Wayne Conn and her parents.
Surviving are two children; Kathryn (Darold) Richardson of Lewistown and Wendell "Pete" Frakes of Bowling Green, FL, two brothers; Donnie (Connie) Conn of Colchester and Mike (Mary) Lung of Texas, one sister Alice (Hodd) Dean of Carthage, two grandchildren; Jamey (Joe) Dietz and Nathan Frakes and five great-grandchildren.
Sharon retired from Graham Hospital as a CNA.
Cremation rites have been accorded and per her wishes there will be a private family services at Apple Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be made to the American Lung Association. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton are in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Betty Jean Hurst

Betty Jean (Dixon) Hurst, 92, of Canton, Illinois, passed away on August 28th, 2021 at Red Oaks Estates.

Betty was born on December 2, 1929, in Panama, Illinois to Thomas and Eura (McReaken) Dixon. Though Betty lost her father at a young age, her admiration and adoration of him never waned, and the stories of her daddy left generations to come wishing they could know this great man. Many of us did have the privilege of knowing her mother, so we understood well the fierce love and devotion Betty had for her mother and the tender way she cared for her in her mother's later years. Along with her faith in Jesus Christ her Lord, Betty's lifelong dedication to her family was one of her greatest legacies.
Betty and her now-deceased first husband, Edwin D. Parks, were blessed with three children, Scott D. (Diane) Parks, who preceded her in death; Vicki (Bob) Beckner Jr. of Minier, Illinois; and Bonnie (Mike) Watkins of Cuba, Illinois.
Betty was the adored Meemaw of five grandchildren, all of whom survive: Shannon (Elton) Beckner of Columbia, Missouri; Jessica (Tim) Norris of O'Fallon, Missouri; Erik (Jackie) Beckner of Bloomington, Illinois; Jason (Rachel) Parks of New Berlin, Illinois; and Justin Parks of Springfield, Illinois. Her grandchildren grew up with the example of her lived story writ large for them: a woman bold enough to decline toxicity and strike out on her own in a world that did not favor such endeavors for women; a happy, hard-working, single lady devoted to her banking career and fully enjoying life; a strong woman in an impeccably neat, petite package who could do so many hard things and survive rough spots always with her kind nature and wonderful sense of humor intact.
In 1980, Betty fell for and married Paul L. Hurst, who recently preceded her in death after forty years of marriage. One of the highlights of their later years was becoming great-grandparents to Ethan and Emerson Boone, Tyler and Carter Norris, Finnegan and McKenzie Beckner, and Jackson, Addison, Ava and Ella Parks, all of whom survive.
Many Canton folks knew Betty as the friendly, smiling teller at the National Bank of Canton, where she brightened many days until her retirement in 1992. Betty took her civic responsibilities equally seriously and was a generous donor of time and talent to her church and community. She particularly enjoyed her twenty years of volunteering at the Graham Hospital Gift Shop in Canton, where she loved interacting with the community, and her twenty years of volunteering at Christian Service Program, where many clients became friends. Betty was active with the Women's Ministries at Canton Assembly of God and was a longtime member of Faith Christian Family Church of Rushville. Her charitable giving was generous and effortless, and she stood ever ready to help those in need.
Betty was a wonderful and faithful letter writer and phone caller who nurtured relationships with far-flung loved ones, distant relatives, and high school chums for over eight decades. One of the delights of her life, at every stage, were "visits," where neighbors, friends, and other loved ones would drop by for her charming conversation and comfortable companionship, which she reliably served with iced tea and dessert.
No recounting of Betty's life would be complete without an honorable mention of her formidable cleaning power. Those left behind will forever aspire to match the intense cleanliness of every inch of her home. When she wasn't cleaning, Betty took great pleasure in antiquing, gardening, handcrafting, thumbing through magazines, decorating her home, and, most of all, doting on her beloved dogs.

Betty was a woman who could make everything beautiful. It was second nature to her to take the simplest object and make it lovely, and it was her habit to leave a trail of beauty, whether through her kindness or her creative craftiness, wherever she went. She was gifted in the needle arts and was particularly renowned for her beautiful quilts and fine embroidery work. She found peace and satisfaction in employing her esteemed sewing and handcrafting talents to the benefit of church bazaars, friends, and neighbors.
It was rare to be at Betty's house without the aromas of her much-loved cooking and baking tempting you in the background, but her top-notch hostess skills will be missed even more. Many generations will fondly recall the cozy comfort of holidays at Meemaw's house, where her interior design skills, eye for every detail, and love of planning made her home so pleasant and welcoming and where her adorable laugh permeated the background and reminded everyone to be joyful and find delight in the company of loved ones.
Betty was a true treasure and leaves a roadmap of a life well-lived. She will be missed tremendously, and her memory will be a blessing to all who knew her
Public Graveside services to honor Betty will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton on, Friday September 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Monroe Bailey officiating. There will be no public visitation.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor her memory may make memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children Hospital or the Humane Society of Fulton County.
Betty's family would like to express our sincerest love and thanks to her second family at Red Oak Estates, and her Hospice Caregivers., where she resided the last two years. Their love and care for "Ms. Betty" will be forever appreciated. May God Bless them all richly.
To leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Dixie L. Mitchell

Cuba- Dixie L. Mitchell, 78, of Cuba passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at her home.

She was born October 2, 1942 at Macomb the daughter of Clyde and Esther (Shaffer) Irwin. She married Vernon E. Mitchell on September 29, 1958 at Canton. He died September 24, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Terry Mitchell and one brother, Robert Irwin. Surviving are her partner since 2009 Brian McMahon of Cuba, one daughter, Vicki (Billy) Atwater of Cuba, one son, Jeffrey (Carolyn) Mitchell of Albers, one brother, Dennis (Shirley) Irwin of Lewistown, ten grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren.

Dixie worked at the former Day & Palin in Cuba for many years. Dixie enjoyed NASCAR, socializing, and hanging out with her friends and family. Everyone called her Grandma Dixie.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba with Pastor Randy Munson officiating. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery at Cuba. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the memorial home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cuba American Legion Russell Smith Post 533. To view Dixie’s life tribute video or to send online condolences visit henrylange.com.

Esta “Claribel” Buswell

Esta “Claribel” Buswell, 90, of Ipava, IL, passed away at 11:56 am on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Renaissance Care Center in Canton, IL. She was born on February 12, 1931 in Astoria, IL, the daughter of George and Clara Mae (Stambaugh) Klinedinst. She married Kenneth Buswell on November 5, 1949 in Ipava. Kenneth preceded Claribel in death on January 1, 2004.

Also preceding her in death are her 5 sisters, Leona Ogden, Nelda Schnarr, Vernadene Buswell, Marjorie Scrogum, and Violet Wickert and 2 brothers, Leroy Klinedinst and Forrest Klinedinst.

Survivors include her 2 sons, Darrel Buswell and Donald (and Niccole) Buswell, both of Ipava, 6 grandchildren, Nicholas Hagen, Devin (and Becky) Buswell, Chase (and Lily) Hagen, Jacob (and Alisa Clemens) Buswell, Elijah Buswell, Josiah (and Nicole Johnson) Buswell, 6 great-grandchildren, Sydney Buswell, Rose Hagen, Hunter Hagen, Judah Buswell, Linkin Buswell and Genesis Clemens.

Claribel graduated from V.I.T High School. She was a life-long farmer (farming alongside her husband) and homemaker to her family. Claribel worked for Fiber Steel in Astoria and went on to be a cook at V.I.T. High School where she retired. She served abundantly as a member, deaconess, and trustee of the Ipava Christian Church. She was a member of the Ipava Toy Committee and was well known for making some of the best chili for the V.I.T. School Chili Suppers. She also coached T-Ball with her husband Kenneth.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Ipava Christian Church in Ipava, IL. Pastor Brant Reed and Pastor Kevin Kessler will be officiating. A visitation will take place from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the Ipava Christian Church.

Terry Bitner

Canton - Terry Bitner, 56, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on September 21, 1964 in Canton to Arthur and Jane (Skinner) Bitner. They preceded him death.
Surviving are his three sons, Justin Gorsage of Cuba, Matthew (Sarah) Bitner of East Peoria, Kyle Bitner of Bloomington, one brother, Kelly Bitner of Lewistown and two grandchildren, Mason and Makayla.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Randy, Dale and Keith.
Terry served in the U.S. Army.
Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton.
Burial of the ashes will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Carrol E. Mapes

Carrol E. Mapes, 84, of Kilbourne, IL, passed away at 5:35 pm on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 19, 1937 in Kilbourne, the daughter of Orville and Pauline (Daniels) Hamblin. Carrol married Daniel Mapes on January 3, 1958 in Kilbourne. He survives.

Also surviving are her 4 sons, Myron (and Kristin) Mapes of Riverton, IL, Ayron (and Melanie) Maypes of Buckeye, AZ, Ryan (and Susan) Mapes of Lyndon, IL and Bryan (and Terri) Mapes of Havana, IL, daughter, Charlene (and Phillip) Davis of Kilbourne, 12 grandchildren, Casey Mapes, Jacob Mapes, Zachary (and Ashley) Mapes, Trevor Mapes, Samantha (and Allen) Jensen, Kirsten (and Brian) Engelkens, Sarah Mapes, Krysta Mapes, Erica Mapes, Brandon Schooltz, Dorrien Mapes and Trystan Davis, 6 great-grandchildren, Bailey Mapes, Anna and Noah Mapes, Bentley Mapes, Dezmen Shooltz and Naomi Shooltz, and brother, Donald Hamblin of Kilbourne.

She is preceded by her parents.

She was a homemaker who was a baby sitter for several years and a great caregiver to her children.

Carrol was a life long member of the Mt. Zion Southern Baptist Church in Kilbourne where she played the piano and organ. She was a great pianist and organist who could literally get the "piano dancing". She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Services will be held at 1 pm on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Mt. Zion Southern Baptist Church in Kilbourne. Pastor Randy Wilson will be officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Southern Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Zion Southern Baptist Church.

Sue Ann Touchett

Sue Ann Touchett (nee: Milleson) born September 1,1935 in West Bend, WI to Walter and Opal (nee: Baumgartner) Milleson of Fond-du-lac, WI, died peacefully on August 24, 2021, at the age of 85 at The Landing of Long Cove in Mason, OH. Sue was an elementary school teacher most of her adult life. A calling she considered a privilege rather than a job.

Sue married Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Touchett on August 27, 1955, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fond-du-lac, WI. They lived in their hometown of Fond-du-lac off and on while both attended college at Miami University in Oxford, OH.

Sue and Jerry celebrated forty-four years of marriage before Jerry’s death in 1999. They had four children, Rebecca Touchett (Barry Kane) of Santa Fe, NM, Thomas Touchett (deceased), Melissa Amburgy (Ted) of Milford, OH and Laura Smith (Ron) of Venice, FL, ten grandchildren, Josh Amburgy, Rachael Reif, Jesse Slusher (Eric), Jake Amburgy (Jessica), Ian Kane (Kristen), Jordan Porto (Izzy), Ben Jackson (Samantha), Emily Kane (Trey Dohring), Nolan Jackson (Jayna Brunetti-Jackson) and Austen Smith (Susan), as well as twelve great grandchildren. Landen, Lucy, Charlotte, Estelle, Jordan, Remington, Savannah, Hadley, Knox, Luna, Gavin, and Letty.

Sue taught forty years as a special education teacher, retiring in 2005. Twenty-six of those years at Lebanon City Schools. She is preceded in death by her husband Jerry and their son Tom. She is survived by her sister Barbara Roll of Nampa, ID.

Verlyn K. Vaughn

It is with great sadness that the family of Verlyn K. Vaughn announce that he passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 7:40 PM at Red Oak Estates in Canton, IL.

Verlyn was born on April 9, 1931 to William and Bertha (Beaird) Vaughn. They both preceded him in death. Verlyn was the oldest of four children. Surviving are his siblings, Ruth (Roderick) Pollitt, Albert Vaughn and Janet (Raymon) Meyer. Verlyn graduated from Lewistown High School in 1949.

Verlyn worked through high school at Day & Palin as a carry-out boy and became produce manager. He went on to work for Edwin Barrett as a farm hand. Edwin helped Verlyn get started in farming. Verlyn served in the Korean Conflict in 1954. Upon his return, he went to work for Brown, Lynch & Scott, where he became the general manger until 1963. While working at BLS Verlyn was also a security officer at Community Bank. When he left BLS he went to work for Spoon River FS in 1986, but continued farming. Verlyn was police and fire commissioner in Canton for many years. He also served as Friendship Festival president and was on the Ag council for 25 years. He enjoyed being involved in his communities.

Verlyn married Darlena “Dot” (Black) on March 6, 1955. She preceded him in death on July 16, 1985. Verlyn and Dot had two children, Michael K. (Joan) Vaughn of Fountain Valley, CA and Janice K. Vaughn of Canton, IL. Also surviving are Taylor L. Stewart of Canton, IL, granddaughter, Joe (Kim) Fushey of Matthews, NC, step-grandson, and Ava Rose Fushey, step-great-granddaughter.

Verlyn dated Helen (Pigg) Moore for several years until her passing. Verlyn remained very close to the Pigg and Martindale families for the rest of his life.

Verlyn married Carol Holthaus on February 14, 1998. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2001. Verlyn’s marriage to Carol added five children, Michael (Colleen) Holthaus, Craig (Carol) Holthaus, Debbie (Jurgen) Heitmann, Darin Holthaus and Danielle (Jay) Gibbons. Grandchildren include, Morgan, Kayla and Matthew Holthaus, Jens, Soren and Brennan Heitmann and Archer, Esme and Indigo Gibbons.

In the past year or so, Verlyn enjoyed spending time with his very friend, Marilyn Bull. They enjoyed long drives, going out to eat and visiting many state parks.

Verlyn leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He never knew a stranger, was a man of strong values, integrity and honesty. Verlyn had a zest for life and a laugh that was not only contagious but could be heard great distances. He will be missed by all who knew him.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the funeral home. Chaplin Dwight Winnett will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown, IL. Memorials may be made to Lewistown FFA or Canton FFA. To view Verlyn’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Sara D. Leffingwell

Canton – Sara D. Leffingwell, 80, of Canton, passed away at 1:48 PM on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Graham Hospital. She was born on May 10, 1941 in Galesburg, IL to Roy Frank and Rose Eileen (Oswalt) Damberg.

Sara was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert “Bob” Damberg.

Sara graduated from Galesburg High School in 1959 and later graduated as an LPN from Carl Sandburg College in 1972. She went on to work as an LPN at Renaissance Care Center in Canton, IL. Sara was a member of the First Baptist Church in Canton, IL.

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 Pet Fix Alliance in Canton, IL. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Rosalie (Columbia) Williams

Farmington – Rosalie (Columbia) Williams, 79, of Farmington, passed away at 1:05 AM on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. She was born on June 2, 1942 in Peoria, IL to Anthony “Tony” and Margaret (Arnet) Columbia. She married Jackie D. Williams on August 11, 1962 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Farmington, IL. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2011.

Rosalie was also preceded in death by her parents; two children, Steven D. Williams and Patrick “Pat” Williams; and one sister, Christine Chasteen.

Surviving is one daughter, Kathleen (Williams) McDermott of McKenna, Washington; four grandchildren, Daniel McDermott, Amy Williams, Dustin Williams, and Samantha McDermont; one sister, Suzanne (Jim) Humphrey; and one brother-in-law, Harold “Jr.” Chasteen.

Rosalie worked as the city treasurer and also with Harris School Crosswalk. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church in Farmington, Farmington Moose Lodge 1571, Farmington American Legion Post 140, and was a Fulton County Election Judge. Rosalie was a boy and girl scout leader, she loved to help with the Santa parade in Farmington, and helped start the Farmington Museum. She was just a big supporter of the Farmington community.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Farmington, IL, where a visitation will be held from 9:30 AM-11:00 AM. Father Daniel Ebker will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, IL. Memorials can be made to the family. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Marilyn A. "Bertie" Burgett

Lewistown - Marilyn A. "Bertie" Burgett, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:35 am, Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba. She was born on March 15, 1936 in Waterford Township to Henry and Francis (Ames) Bennett.

She married Robert Burgett in Havana. He preceded her in death in 1994
Surviving are her children, Robert (Teri) Burgett of Cuba, Becky (Terry) Black of Liverpool, step children, June (Bill) Cohee of Bath, Chrissy (Dave) Sayers of Bader, Robin Cassel of Fort Campbell, TN, Paula Gilpin of Bath, Amy (Buddy) Dobson of Havana, Jim (A.J.) Burgett of Havana, sister, Ruby Karminzind of Bartonville, eleven grandchildren, several step grandchildren, several great grand children and expecting one great great grandchild.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Brenda Ray, four step children Cathy St Clair, Mellissa Gorforth, Robert A. Burgett, Randy Burgett and her siblings, Russell Bennett, Roy Bennett, Ralph Bennett and Bonnie Hadsall.
Bertie worked throughout her life as a LPN in the area nursing home because of her love for the elderly. She retired from Prairieview Nursing Home in Lewistown after many years of service. She was a devoted member of Waterford Union Church. Most of all though Bertie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton.
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 11 am at the Waterford Union Church. Burial of the ashes will follow at the Waterford Cemetery together with her husband. Family will receive friends one hour prior at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Charlotte E. Negley

Canton – Charlotte E. Negley, 94, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 and happily went to be with her Lord and all her loved ones before.

Charlotte was born May 30, 1927 to Marshal and Almeda (Brown) McLouth. She married Harold B. Negley on January 19, 1947 at the Maples Mills Nazarene Church. They were married until Harold’s death on October 3, 2007. Charlotte was a member of the Maples Mills Nazarene church for 54 years and later Evangelical Free Church in Canton, IL. Charlotte graduated in 1945 from Canton High School. She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church women’s bible study group and taught different Sunday School classes over her years.

Surviving family members include three sons, Daryl Negley, Peoria, IL, Kerwin (Marilyn) Negley and Kermit (Julie) Negley both of Canton, IL and a daughter in law, Suzanne Negley, Canton, IL.

Charlotte was blessed with nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Bruce Negley, two brothers and a sister.

Charlotte was a farmer’s daughter, married a farmer and loved being a farmer’s wife. She enjoyed taking meals to her family working in the field during harvest time, and preparing meals for family gatherings. Her pleasures included times spent with grandchildren, reading, teaching, ceramic skills, painting, gardening, and attending church.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL, where a visitation will be held from 10-11 AM. Pastor Matt Spangler and Pastor Brandon Theobald will officiate. Burial will follow at Coal Creek Dunkard Cemetery in rural Farmington, IL. Memorials can be made to Coal Creek Dunkard Cemetery, Evangelical Free Church, and Spoon River Hospice. To view Charlotte’s DVD or to make online condolences you can go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Eric Matthews

Canton – Eric Matthews, 59, of Canton, passed away at 12:45 AM on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Graham Hospital. 

Services are pending. Burial of ashes will be held at Diamond Grove Cemetery in Jacksonville, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL.

Catherine A. Harris

Canton- Catherine A. Harris, 81, of Canton, passed away at 3:54 PM on Monday, August 16, 2021 at her residence. She was born on July 14, 1940 in Canton, a daughter of George and Frances (Bekin) Jacobs. She married Oscar L. Harris on October 19, 1957. He preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death are her parents, one daughter, Shannon Drueke, one sister, Alice Dilts, two brothers, James Jacobs, infant Georgie Jacobs, and one grandson, Eric Harris.

Surviving are her children, Kolby (Tom) Hirth, Janine (Steve) Urbanc, Matthew Harris, Amber (John Workman) Dornon, and Andrew (Rosemarie) Harris, her grandchildren, Rachel (Dustin) Irving, Courtney (Zac) Yocum, Danielle Harris, Cole Hyett, Ashley Harris, Nicholas Harris, and Tayven Urbanc; her great-grandchildren, Lyric, Anna, Cam, Ryland, Braxton, and Oliver.

Catherine was a very active seamstress, gardener, and bird watcher. She also dearly loved her dogs, Joey and Sonny. Having a weekly lunch outing with her “lady friends” gave Catherine great joy. She enjoyed attending auctions in order to find the perfect great buy. Collecting and organizing photo albums throughout her life gave countless hours of fun to her, her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Per Catherine’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. A Celebration of Life service and burial of ashes in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Lionel "Lyle" D. Bauman Sr.

Peoria - Lionel "Lyle "D. Bauman Sr., 83, of Peoria, passed away peacefully at his home with family and loved ones by his side, Sunday, August 22, 2021, at his home in Peoria.

He was born on July 21, 1938, in Fairview, to Charles Willard Bauman and Iva (Robinson). They preceded him in death along with three brothers, two sisters, one half-sister, one grandchild and one great grandchild.
He married the love of his life, Sharon (Utsinger) on April 18, 1958, in Lewistown. She preceded him in death on April 17, 2016.
Together Lionel and Sharon were blessed with eight children, Nikki (Gary) Froman of Peoria, Melody (David) Hitesman of Peoria, Linda Bauman of Peoria, Charles (Lori) Bauman, Lionel (Tina) Bauman Jr. of Peoria, Tonya (the late Ernest) Sally of Peoria, Ivan (Crystal) Bauman of Energy Illinois, and Dawn (James) Bauman of Peoria. Twenty-three grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren.
Lionel worked as a Teamsters driver and in his later years worked at Ace Auto Parts. Lionel loved treasure hunting with his best friend Mark, stock car racing, football, and spending time with his family.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be held at Fiatt Cemetery in Fiatt.
Memorials may be made to TAPS in Pekin.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Peggy L. Utsinger

Canton -Peggy L. Utsinger, 78, of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on July 10, 1943, in Shelbyville, Illinois, to Harry David and Doris Lorraine (Conrad) Steck. They preceded her in death along with one brother Gary Steck, and four sisters, Hazel Steck Donna Greer, Shirley Brown and Joyce Wall.
She married Warren Utsinger Sr. on February 24, 1962, in Canton. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2019.
She is survived by three children Warren Utsinger Jr, Ron (Kathy) Utsinger, Terry (Laura) Utsinger, all of Ellisville, four grandchildren, Courtney (Eric Farden), Wesley, Chris and Brooke Utsinger, two great grandchildren, Ozlynn and Oliver Utsinger, three sisters, Phyllis Wheeler of Hudson, Sandra (Buck) Bowen of Baring Missouri, and Helen Steck of Canton, two brothers, Harry (Carol) Steck and Larry (Alice) Steck both of Canton, several nieces and nephews, their faithful dog, Rocky, and two God children whom she treated as her own, Tiffany Greene and Michelle McKown.
Peggy had worked at Valley High school for several years as a secretary to the principal. She later worked for the Illinois Department of Correction at Illinois River Correctional Center in Canton from 1988 until she retired in 2008.
She was a member of the Wiley Lutheran Church in Ellisville, she enjoyed playing cards and camping with her sisters. Most of all she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all her family.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday August 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday August 27, 2021 from 5
:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Burial will be held at Wiley Cemetery
Memorials may be to the Fairview Fire Department.
To leave online condolences, or to view Peggy's video tribute, please visit www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com

Geraldine "Jerry" Shores

Dunfermline -Geraldine "Jerry" Shores, 97, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on September 5, 1923 in Farmington to Gerald and Hazel (Postin) Smith.
She married George Shores on August 5, 1939 in Charleston, Missouri. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2007.
Surviving are her children, Dixie (Steve) Tomlianovich of Canton, George "Joe" (Lorna) Shores of Springfield, Missouri, "Tana" Alexis Shores of Pekin, one sister, Dorothy Howard, nine grandchildren, twenty great grandchild, two great great grandchildren and her extended family, Chad Snyder, Nellie Whiteman, Les Shoen, Bridge Halfaday and Chase Surrells.
Also preceding her in death is her parents, three brothers and four sisters.
Jerry worked for International Harvester and later retired from Canton Manufacturing. She was a past member of the Women of the Moose and bowled in the Roxy Bowling League at Linn Lanes. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Canton.
A visitation will be held Friday, August 27, 2021 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton from 10 to 11 a.m. with a funeral service at 11 am at the funeral home.
Burial will be held at the Highbridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St Jude Children's Hospital or to the American Cancer Society.
To leave online condolences please visit www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth G. Welker

Kenneth G. Welker, 77, of Farmington, passed away at 10:30 p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Richard L.Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born July 21, 1944, in Canton, to Kenneth O. and Lorena (Ciardi) Welker.
He married Sharon Starcevich on April 28, 1968, at the Methodist Church in Farmington. She survives.
Also surviving are his brother-in-law and wife, Larry and Carilyn Starcevich; two sisters-in-law, Shirly and Gene Allen and Velma Harris; two special nephews, Bob and Eric Allen; two great nephews, Caden and Colton Allen; and one special niece, Ketra Shump; and a a host of other nieces and nephews; and two fur babies, Annie and Amanda.
Kenneth served in the Army Reserves for over six years. He then worked as a Machinist Repairman at International Harvester for 21 years and then at the Greater Peoria Sanitary District for 20 years. More recently, he enjoyed attending the Farmington football and basketball games. He also farmed and enjoyed restoring antique tractors as well as raising and showing horses. He had a "Bucket List" and one of his greatest accomplishments was to raise a World Champion, which he did not only once but twice! Kenneth was a member of the Farmington Moose, American Paint Horse Association, and Knox County Farm Bureau.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Friday August 27, 2021, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood. Cremation rites will then be accorded and a private burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Yates City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Farmington Athletic Booster Club, Elba-Salem Fire Department, and B.Y.E. Ambulance.
To leave online condolences or to watch Kenneth's video tribute, please view www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

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

Jean M. Combs

Jean Marie Jans-sen Combs, 67, of Banner, Illinois, passed away on August 20, 2021, at OSF Hospital in Peoria, IL. Jean was born to Melvin Dean and Mary Naomi (Roberts) Jans, August 6, 1954, in Grundy Center, IA.

Jean grew up in Reinbeck, IA where she graduated high school from in 1973. After high school Jean married Donald Wayne Janssen on January 6, 1974, in Reinbeck, IA. Jean and Don lived in Grundy Center where they started their family. In 1979 they had their son Matthew Dean and in 1984 they had their daughter Sara Dana. In 1996 Don passed away due to heart complications.
Jean then met the second love of her life and moved to Illinois and got married to Bruce Gale Combs on December 22, 2000, in Maples Mills, IL. Jean was blessed with Bruce's three children, BJ, Sarah, and Hayden.
Throughout life Jean enjoyed volunteering and helping with Sunday School, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, she also enjoyed arts and crafts, graphic designing. Later in life, she really enjoyed watching and photographing birds and local wildlife, genealogy, and most of all spending time with her family and talking to her grandchildren.
Jean was proceeded in death by her parents Melvin and Mary Jans, her late husband Donald Janssen, her in-laws Claus and Hilda Janssen, her in-laws Wayne and Leone Combs.
Jean is survived by her husband Bruce Combs of Banner, IL. Her five children, son Matthew (Heather) Janssen of Columbus Junction, IA, daughter Sara (Nate) Davis of East Peoria, IL, stepson BJ (Melyssa) Combs of Canton, IL, stepdaughter Sarah Combs (Adam) of Atkinson, IL, stepson Hayden (Anna) Combs of Geneseo, IL. Her four siblings, sister Meridean (Bud) Schmidt of Cottage Grove, MN, sister Marilyn Jans of Chisago City, MN, brother Mike (Lora) Jans of Clear Lake, IA, brother Kenneth (Michelle) Jans of Maxwell, IA. Her fifteen grandchildren, Hunter, Malachi, Alizza, Kailie, Brinlee, Morgan, Cooper, Cruz, Brayden, Kynlee, Grace, Cayden, Payton, Taylor, Joey and two great grandchildren Willow and Nitrous.

Douglas S. Shawgo

Douglas S. Shawgo, age 63 of Plant City, Florida, passed away at 6:56 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City. He was born on June 8, 1958 in Havana, Illinois, the son of Bernard and Donna (Wilson) Shawgo. On May 11, 1980, Doug married Lori Becker in Beaver City, Nebraska. She survives.

Also surviving are his son Greg (and Victoria) Shawgo of Plant City, his daughter Teresa (and Kris) Decker of Louisville, Kentucky, seven grandchildren; Noah, Simeon, Ruth, and Susanna Shawgo and Sophia, Norah, and Mariam Decker, his father Bernard Shawgo of Astoria, Illinois, his sister Cindy (and Hollis) Shafer of Germantown Hills, Illinois and his brother Jeff (and Sonya) Shawgo of Astoria, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Shawgo, on April 29, 2021.

Doug was a graduate of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a school teacher and coach for over 18 years, teaching at Avon Community Schools in Avon, Illinois and Steeleville Community Schools in Steeleville, Illinois. In 1998 Doug left the teaching field and joined the family business, Shawgo Memorial Home, and was a licensed funeral director and embalmer for 15 years. Doug was working for the Heath Funeral Home in Lakeland, Florida as a Pre-Planning Specialist at the time of his passing.

Services will be held on Tuesday, August 24th at 11:00 a.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois. Pastor Dan Benitez will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be given in Doug's memory to the Calvary Baptist Church, Church Planting fund.