Bernard "Bernie" K. Lawrence

Bernard “Bernie” K. Lawrence, 89, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away at his home on Monday, June 27, 2022. He was born March 20, 1933, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Leonard and Mildred (Simpson) Lawrence. He married Mary “Brandy” Brady on August 17, 1957, in New York City.

Bernie served our grateful nation as a member of the United States Navy. He later graduated with his master’s degree in teaching from Western Illinois University. He worked as a school teacher and in school administration. He loved hunting, gardening, country music and dogs. He also loved to paint houses.

Bernie is survived by his wife; a son, Brady Lawrence of Petersburg; a daughter, Rachel (Jeff McShane) Lawrence of Pendleton, Oregon; and a granddaughter, Maura McShane.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Oakland Cemetery in Petersburg at 10:30 am with Pastor Rick Pierce officiating.

Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is assisting Bernie’s family with arrangement. Please visit hurleyfh.com to view his online obituary and share memories and condolences with his family.

Raymond Joseph "Ray" Tusek

Raymond Joseph “Ray” Tusek, 73, of Petersburg, Illinois passed away June 25, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on March 30, 1949, the son of Raymond “Ray” and Rosemary (Grohar) Tusek at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, Illinois.

Ray graduated from Lockport High School in Lockport and then went on to Illinois State University and graduated with a degree in education in 1971. Shortly after graduation he married Linda Pinkerton.

Ray is survived by his wife, Linda; his two sons, Ryan (Shannon Bagley) Tusek, Randy (Alyssa Moore) Tusek; grandchildren, Elin and Eva Tusek; sisters, Jackie (Larry) Kozak, Anthony, Mary, Karen (Stanley) Russell, and Joseph “Joe” (JoAnna). Ray was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and one brother, Stephen.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church in Petersburg, Illinois at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 1, 2022. Fr. Maurice Yonta will officiate. Private family burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Petersburg following the service.

Immediately following the service, Ray’s family hopes that you will join them for a meal and sharing of memories at Wankel’s located at 18239 Kelly Street, Petersburg, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to PORTA Foundation or the Town and Country Women’s Club, P.O. Box 431, Petersburg, Illinois, 62675 (Memo: Jaycee Park Donation).

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com

Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is assisting the family with arrangements.

Clara Frances Cottingham

Clara Frances Cottingham, 87, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on June 24, 2022, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home. She was born February 16, 1935, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of John and Rose (Zupanzic) Kulavic.

Clara married Timothy J. Cottingham on June 25, 1955. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Petersburg. She treasured her family and traditions. She enjoyed cooking, playing games, working puzzles and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys.

Clara is survived by her daughters, Karen (Dave) Devine of Petersburg and Anne Fox of Springfield, Illinois; her sons, Timothy (Tina) Cottingham of Wisconsin, Paul (Maureen) Cottingham of Springfield, Phil Cottingham of Springfield, John Cottingham of Chatham, Illinois, and Peter Cottingham of Petersburg; seventeen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; a sister in law and many nieces and nephews.

Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Anton Cottingham; three sisters, Rose Hagelmeier, Mary Stork and Loretta Walters; and seven brothers, John, Louis, Joseph, Francis, Benjamin, Charles and James Kulavic.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 9 am to 11 am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The funeral mass will immediately follow beginning at 11 am with Father Maurice Yonta officiating. Interment will follow mass at Calvary Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to a charity that the donor chooses.

Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is assisting Clara’s family with arrangements. Please visit hurleyfh.com to view her online obituary and share memories and condolences.

Don E. Towery

Don E. Towery, 74, of Normal, Illinois, formerly of Havana, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:24 a.m. at Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born on March 29, 1948 in Canton, Illinois to John W. and Beulah (Niederer) Towery. He married Janice Heffren in Springfield, Illinois on October 23, 1970. She preceded him in death on December 25, 2014.

Mr. Towery is survived by his daughters; Lori (Dan) Scott of Schaumburg, Illinois and Amber (Mike) Joplin of Wendel, North Carolina, grandchildren; Nathan Towery, Katie Scott, and Jessica Scott, sisters; Brenda Towery of Ohio and Beckie (Ron) Comstock of Havana, and Judy Martin, his life partner for the past 6 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son; Brian Towery, brother; Paul Towery, and grandsons; Hayden Joplin and Harrison Joplin.
Mr. Towery was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havana. In January 2009, he retired from Caterpillar after 38 years. He served in the Army from 1968 – 1969 and was stationed in Germany and Vietnam. He went on to serve as a Reservist from 1969 – 1972 and in the Air National Guard from 1972 – 1975. He was a lifetime member of Canton VFW Post #1984. He was a volunteer for the Salvation Army, where he traveled for disaster assistance and was also a bell ringer. He enjoyed traveling and watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Weather Channel.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, with a visitation one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Rev. Brian Lesemann will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.
Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Towery’s name to the Salvation Army. Online condolences can be left for his family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Virgil W. Brewer

Lewistown- Virgil W. Brewer, 90, of Lewistown passed away June 27, 2022 at Wesley Village in Macomb where he was a resident.

He was born January 26, 1932 at Decatur, the son of B.C. and Lena (Letner) Brewer. He married Ethel Leonard on October 27, 1956 at Providence Church at rural Lewistown. She survives along with three children, Ed (Adrina) Brewer of Lewistown, Virginia Baumgartner of Bloomsburg, PA; and Delbert (Annette) Brewer of rural Banner, eight grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister, and a son-in-law, Pastor John Baumgartner IV.

He was currently a member of the First Baptist Church in Colchester, and also served the Lord in the former First Baptist Church of Lewistown and the Grace Baptist Church in Havana. He graduated from Wyoming High School class of 1950. Virgil was a Korean War Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955 where he was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base (Pearl Harbor) Hawaii and the Naval Base at Astoria, OR. In the early years, Virgil farmed and operated their Grade A dairy farm. He was later employed by the State of Illinois where he worked at Dickson Mounds Museum as a stationary engineer. He also owned and operated Brewer’s Bicycle Shop in Lewistown for many years where he repaired and sold bicycles for many customers. He especially enjoyed Whizzer and Schwinn bicycles, several of which he restored as a hobby. Virgil’s family would like to thank the staff at Wesley Village in Macomb and the Compassus Hospice team for taking such wonderful care of Virgil. May the Lord bless you.


Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday July 6th at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Pastor Caleb Sparrow officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with military services conducted by the U.S. Navy, Lewistown VFW Post 5001, and Lewistown American Legion Bishop Post 1. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Tuesday July 5th at the memorial home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Colchester, Wesley Village of Macomb, or Compassus Hospice of Galesburg. To view Virgil’s life tribute video or to send online condolences visit henrylange.com.

Mary Louise Butler

 Mary Louise Butler age 90 of Astoria, IL passed away on Sunday June 26, 2022 at 2:50 pm at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL. She was born July 21, 1931 in Astoria, the daughter of Murray and Rose Liebig Lybarger. She married Robert L. Butler on October 1, 1950 in Astoria, IL. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2000.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Lila Burdett.

She is survived by two her sons, Steven R. (Pamela) Butler of Astoria, Stanley L. (Cathy) Butler of Peoria, IL, four grandchildren Meghan (Matt) Allen of Normal, IL, Brian (Carlos Butler-Vale) Butler of Glenview, IL, Nicholas (Ande) Butler of Bailey, CO, and Christopher (Joseph Franco) Butler of Chicago, IL, three great-grandchildren, Chase and Cade Allen and Sofia Butler-Vale, sister Phyllis (Jack) Bloomfield, Monument
CO.

For 30 years of her 41 year career she worked at the Farmers State Bank of Astoria. She took great pride in her work and serving customers in the community. She was a member of the Astoria United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She was an avid bowler for many years throughout leagues in the county and also loved riding her bicycle.

Mary was a dedicated, strong, and loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. No matter the scenario, no matter the game, Mary played to win and instilled this in her family. She shared her opinion freely, whether with a family member, co-worker, referee, or how one of her legendary apple pies turned out. Mary worked hard and saved hard her whole life. She was proud of a job well done. She raised her boys to do the same and ensured they were in church with her every Sunday. Mary had many expressions, but her beautiful red lips smiled the biggest and her eyes shined the brightest when talking of her family, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mary often made up her own words or accidently altered the meaning, leading to the most confusing, hysterical, and memorable stories that often provided the greatest laughs and greatest lessons. Through thick and thin, to the very end, she was a die-hard Cubs fan. Her first heavenly act was helping
her beloved Cubbies take a win over “those darn Cardinals” on her dying day.

A visitation will be held Wednesday June 29, 2022 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria from 5-7 pm. A funeral service will be held Thursday June 30, 2022 at 10 am at the Astoria United Methodist Church with interment at the Astoria Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Astoria United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital Midwest Affiliate. To donate online, please go to stjude.org/donate and check the box labeled "Dedicate my Donation".

Marian Grace (Gillette) Paul

Marian Grace (Gillette) Paul, age 97, of The Loft, Canton, IL died at 6:56am on June 26, 2022.

Born on June 12, 1925 in Crawford County in Pennsylvania to Howard Virgil and Edith (Merry)
Gillette.

Marian first married Ellsworth McDonnell; divorcing in 1946. She met and married Ralph Linn Paul of Canton, Illinois on October 7th, 1950 at the First Baptist Church in Canton by Rev. Willis A. Reed. Ralph Linn Paul passed on December 2, 2019.

Surviving are three sons and one daughter:
James E. Paul (Annegret) of Kalamazoo, MI
Ralph Wm. Paul (Patricia) of Normal, IL
Kathleen A. Luker (Michael) of Canton, IL
Jeffrey L. Paul (Tina) of Macomb, IL

Also surviving are one brother, Francis P. (the late Sally) Gillette of Linesville, PA and one brother-in-law, John Wm. (the late Ellen) Paul, Jr. of Escondido, CA. Other survivors include grandchildren Brandi Maldonado, Dawndra Paul, Bryan (Julie) Paul, Michael Barry, William (Sarah) Hickman, John (Kayla) Luker, Andrew (Kim) Paul, Marcus (Briana) Walton, and Tyler (Kylie) Walton, 20 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Deceased are Her Husband of 69 years, Ralph Linn Paul, her parents Harold and Edith Gillette, three brothers, Harold (Sally), Lloyd (Florence), Eugene (Zola) and one sister, Don (Mildred) Hunt, all of Pennsylvania, and great-grandson, Nathan Paul Hickman and great-great granddaughter, Rosalie Whiteman.

Marian was a 1942 graduate of Linesville PA High School and a 1946 graduate of Meadville City Hospital with an RN degree and has worked for the VNA of Erie, PA, Graham Hospital, Home Health, Summer Camping Church program and part-time at a nursing home in Canton, retiring in 1992. Marian also served in the Armed Forces from 1944-1946 in the Nurses Corps.

Volunteer work was enjoyed in Campfire Girls, Prayer Team, Boy Scouts, PTA, Bible School teaching. She was a charter member of Canton/Spoon River Aglow Lighthouse and did Chalk Art presentations. She was also a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Canton and a member of the FBC Choir for over 40 years.

She liked anything to do with art, reading, gardening, flowers, needlework, sewing, entertaining, baking, swimming and reading to little ones. She loved children and served with the FBC Food Pantry since its inception. God, Family, Country...The Lord was First in her Life, close second, her Family and Friends!

Marian would like to recognize “special family members” Fred & RoxAnne Mitchell and Connie Kinsel Miller of Canton. Also, all the Wonderful Staff of The Loft of Canton. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church from 11am-Noon, Saturday, July 16th with a 12pm funeral service following. Burial will be at White Chapel Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Food Pantry or the Spoon River Pregnancy Center of Canton in lieu of flowers.

Ralph "Buddy" Linn Paul

Canton - Ralph "Buddy" Linn Paul, 92, of Canton, passed away at 11:38 AM on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Graham Medical Group. He was born on September 13, 1927 in Canton to John W. and Sadie (Brush) Paul. He married Marian Grace Gillette on October 7, 1950 at the First Baptist Church in Canton. 

Surviving are four children, James E. (Annegret) Paul of Kalamazoo, MI, Ralph W. (Patricia) Paul of Normal, IL, Jeffrey L. (Tina) Paul of Macomb, IL, and Kathleen A. (Michael) Luker of Canton, IL; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, John W. Paul Jr. of Escondido, CA. Also, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Hansel and Robert Virgil Paul, and six sisters, Ethel Pfieffer, Mabel Miller, Opal Averill, Waneta Whitaker, Gertrude Melz, and Emma Everlen, and one great-grandson, Nathan Paul Hickman.

Ralph joined the Army in 1946 serving in WWII, spending over two years in Italy, two years with the Korean conflict, and a total of five years in the service. In his youth he worked at Al's Shoe Repair, The IHC Canton Plant, and Norm Zeurcher's Auto Care. He began carrying mail in Christmas '52 and worked at the Canton Post Office for 32 years. He retired in 1984 to work maintaining his properties and enjoying his friends and family. He was a cubmaster for Boy Scouts of America and co-president of Kellogg PTA during the 60's. He was also a member of National Association of Letter Carriers and a member of the First Baptist Church of Canton where he often ushered.

Visitation for Ralph and his wife, Marian will be from 11:00 AM to Noon on Saturday July 16, 2002 at First Baptist Church in Canton, where a service will follow at Noon. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church Food Pantry in Canton or Love, Inc. in Canton. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Richard “Dick” W. Overholt

Canton – Richard “Dick” W. Overholt, 82, of Canton, passed away at 8:15 AM on Monday, June 27, 2022 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born September 24, 1939 in Peoria, IL to Virgil and Mary Lou (King) Overholt. He married Lillie A. Willsie of 62 years. She survives.

Dick is also survived by three children, Barbara A. (Joe) James, Richard V. Overholt and Laura L. (Jeff) Buchman; three grandchildren, Kelly J. (Nick) Verardo, Kyle J. James, and Ashley D. (JJ Belville) Buchman; five great-grandchildren, Aubree, Brayden, Caleb, Dawson Verardo and Addison Belville; one brother, Don (Margaret) Overholt; one sister, Pat Fletcher; and several nieces, nephews and their families.

He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tracy A. Overholt; and one brother, David Overholt.

Dick was an avid outdoor lover. He and his family took countless cross-country trips, loading up the rambler and heading west for family vacations. Bird watching was a favorite past time of his. He could identify just about every bird he came across. Many birds have benefited from the bird houses he built. Dick was also a train lover. At one point, half of his basement was transformed with his elaborate lionel train track master pieces. Gardening is where you would find in the evening. Family, friends, neighbors and probably a few strangers have all benefited from his love of fresh fruit and vegetables. Family time was treasured by Dick. He never missed an occasion to be with family. Including his grandchildren.

Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Bash at Billy’s Tap in Canton, IL 172 E. Elm Street Canton, IL 61520. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfunralhomes.com

Linda Kay (Woods) Yerbic

Linda Kay (Woods) Yerbic, loving wife, mother, and grandmother has passed into eternal rest. Linda Kay (Woods) Yerbic is the loving wife of James Stephen Yerbic of Kildeer, Illinois. Linda Kay was the daughter of Thelma and Paul Woods of Canton, Illinois, where she was born, met and married her sweetheart, Jim Yerbic. Jim and Linda celebrated their sixtieth first wedding anniversary this year, with many family members and celebrated Linda’s eightieth birthday recently. Linda and Jim, have two daughters, Terri Lynn Wallace of Raleigh, North Carolina and Deborah Anne Rayhab, married to Hugh Rayhab, of Nashville, Tennessee. Linda, was a dedicated grandmother and deeply loved by her children and grandchildren, Rachel Elizabeth Rayhab, Ryan James Rayhab, Morgan William Wallace, Riley Michael Rayhab, Kensey Nicole Wallace, Reece Matthew Rayhab, and Ian James Wallace. Linda’s sister, Joann Waughtel, and her husband Jack live in Cuba, Illinois. Linda spent many years working with the Chicago Children’s Home and Aid Society and volunteering her time through various church organizations. Never was there a more loving person, who doted on her family and grandchildren, and brought love and meaning to so many.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton, where a visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 1, 2022 with the recitation of the rosary at 5:45 PM at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Father Adam Stimpson will officiate. Burial will follow the Funeral Mass at the Church in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Canton.

Eternal rest grant unto Linda O lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. May her soul and all souls of the faithful departed through the Mercy of God Rest in Peace. Amen.

Patricia Ann Stairwalt

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann (Carson) Stairwalt, our loving and devoted grandmother, mother, sister, and friend to all whose lives she touched. On June 26, 2022. She left us while sleeping peacefully.

Pat was born on April 17, 1930 in Canton, IL to Thomas and Lucile (Markland) Carson. She met her loving husband Rolland (Rollie) Stairwalt at the Silver Leaf roller rink in Canton IL. From that day forward, the two of them were inseparable. They married on July 20, 1947 in Canton IL. Rollie preceded her in death on March 22, 2010 after 62 years of marriage.
Pat was the beloved mother of Rod Stairwalt, Bill Stairwalt of Placetas, NM, and daughter Sue (Late Jerry) Lefler of Canton, IL. She leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Pat also has one sister Judy Purtle of Port St Lucie, FL and was predeceased by her parents, three brothers: George (Buck) Carson of Delevan, IL, Jack Carson of Canton IL, and Bud Carson of NY. She lived a full life as a wonderful mother, mentor, and caregiver for her parents and mother in-law. Pat volunteered at Graham Hospital Service League along with Meals on Wheels, and was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Canton. She loved to garden, bake, read, and everything related to her grandchildren.
Most importantly, she adored her family and friends and instilled in her children and grandchildren values that have served them well. She will be sorely missed and will live on in our hearts forever. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Greenwood Cemetery. Pastor Monroe Bailey will officiate. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Serenity Point Hospice, 762 East Chestnut Canton, IL 61520.

Mary Alice Page

Beloved and faithful Christ-follower, Mary Alice Page, 94 of Granbury, TX, formerly of Canton, passed away and went to her heavenly home with the LORD at 6:30 pm, Thursday, June 23, 2022 in Granbury Hospital. She was born on May 7, 1928 in Farmington, IL to Richard and C. Viola (Abel) Wake. Mary wed Rollen Hope Page on October 31, 1948 in Pocahantas, AK. He preceded her in death along with two children, David Page (age 42) and daughter, Marsha (infant). Surviving are two children, Marilyn Page and Gary (Valerie) Page both of Granbury, TX; two grandchildren, Nicholee (Michael) Nietch and Garrett Page; and six great-grandchildren, Trevor Nietch, Aila Nietch, Tobin Nietch, Alexia Nietch, Cheyenne Page and Weston Page.

She was the last of her beloved siblings surviving. They include: Arnold, Donald, Leland, Bill and David Wake and her sisters, Judy Thurman and Margie Plumer.
Mary worked as a bank teller in Peoria and Bartonville for many years.
Mary's life reflected her unwavering faith. She leaves behind a legacy of joyous devotion to Jesus and a deep love for people. Her hope was in the Lord. Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Mary had been a member of the First Baptist Church in Farmington and later in Canton, where she taught Sunday School Class, and then attended Grace Community Church in Glen Rose, TX.
All are invited to a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 10 am, at the First Baptist Church in Canton. A luncheon will follow the memorial service. A separate, private burial of ashes will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Canton or a Christian church of the donor's choice. Please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com to leave online condolences, favorite memories, and photos.
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Donald "Don" Duley

Donald "Don" Duley, 95, of Hanna City, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 28, 1926, in Dexter, MO, to Henry and Ethel (Appel) Duley. Don married the love of his life, Rosemary Stenger, in Kickapoo, IL, on October 1, 1947. Rosemary preceded him in death on August 6, 2008.
Don was also preceded in death by one son, Bob; one daughter-in-law, Cindy; his parents; five brothers, Earl Duley, Carl Duley, Estel Polen, Russell Polen, and Charles Polen; and three sisters, Mary Brown, Ruth Getting, and Alfreda Crane.
Surviving siblings are one brother, Ralph (Judy) Duley of Yates City, IL; and one sister, Dorothy Schell, of Peoria, IL.
Don and Rosemary had six children: five sons, Steve (Sandie) Duley of Pulaski, WI, Bob (Cindy) Duley of Farmington, IL (Bob passed away July 25, 2009, and Cindy passed away October 23, 2021); Ron (Kathy Thomas) Duley of Volcano, CA; Tom (Pat) Duley of Lexington, IL; Gary (Tammy) Duley of Hanna City, IL; and one daughter, Charlene (Chuck) McCollum of Peoria, IL. They also have 12 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Don is survived by his special friend, Vernece Homan. They have enjoyed the last 11 years together.
Don worked briefly at Shissler Seed Company in his early years and was a lifetime farmer, still actively farming in his late 80s. He was the man you did not want to disappoint, not because you feared him but because you loved and respected him so much. He showed honesty, outstanding work ethics and fairness. He always set a good example. Don was a great man and father, our family's rock. He will always be deeply missed and never replaced. May he rest in peace forever in Heaven with those that he loved that went before him.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Elmwood Township Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon at the Farmington Moose following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Logan-Trivoli Fire Department and St. Jude Children's Hospital.
To view Don's video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Everett F. Staffeldt

Everett Staffeldt was born January 10, 1932. Raised in Naperville, he spent many hours on the DuPage River where he learned to appreciate the outdoors and its wildlife, documenting his observations through notes and drawings.

At 24, Everett married Arlene Turner, née Staffeldt. He adopted Arlene's four children from her first marriage, and the couple had two children of their own.

Everett earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology at North Central College in Naperville, IL and later attended Northern Illinois University. He worked at Argonne National Laboratory in radiation biology, aging experiments and cancer research for nearly 30 years. His work also included supervising and educating teachers and college students who desired to pursue other medical fields. Additionally, Everett performed some of the necropsies on animals from the Brookfield Zoo.

During his lifetime, Everett had many interests, including reading, performing in men’s chorus and barbershop chorus, playing the saxophone for the Naperville Municipal Band, hunting, fishing, taxidermy, painting, carving birds, as well as making rocking horses and other toys for his grandchildren. He was a self-taught artist and has taught many people how to carve and how to do taxidermy. Seminary students from Naperville and some of his wife’s high school students were among his pupils. Thursday night was taxidermy session at the Staffeldt’s kitchen table! In 1978, his skills were honored by being selected to paint the Illinois Migratory Waterfowl stamp.

Retiring in 1988, Everett and Arlene moved to a 185-acre property near Farmington, IL to reclaim the land from coal mining by planting tens of thousands of trees, reestablishing original Illinois prairie plants and creating habitat for wildlife. In 2012, the two were awarded Wildlife Landowner of the Year, Region 1 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, in recognition of outstanding achievements in the development and promotion of wildlife habitat.

Everett passed away on June 24, 2022, at the age of 90 years. His cremains will be placed in a dapple grey rocking horse of his own creation. He is survived by his wife, Arlene and their six children, Georgene (William) Hawkins, Renee Staffeldt, William (Darlene) Staffeldt, Kristine (Bruce) Ogonowski, Brandt Staffeldt and Michael Staffeldt, along with seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

William "Bill" Eugene Lane

William “Bill” Eugene Lane, 90, of Canton, IL, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.

Bill was born April 19, 1932 in Keokuk, Iowa to Ted and Elberta (Reid) Lane of Carthage, IL. He married Beulah Shipman on July 20, 1952 in Carthage. They were married 68 years until her death in 2020.

Surviving are four children, Rhonda (Tom) Weers, Canton; Karen (Norm) Churchill, Canton; Bruce (Amy) Lane, Bloomington; and Cyndie (Kevin) Rees, New Albany, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Sara Hammond, Jean Jockisch, Aaron Haacke, TJ Weers, Mary Rees, Justin Lane, and Kevin Rees; three great-grandchildren, Tay Hammond, Christopher Jockisch, and Lilah De Jesus. Also surviving is his sister, Joan Baker, sister in-law, Sandy Shipman and brother in-law, Michael “Butch” (Missy) Moore. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and three brothers-in-law, Ronald Shipman, Wayne Shipman and Richard Baker.

Bill graduated from Carthage College and received a master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of IL in Champaigne. He later received a master’s in music from Western IL University in Macomb. Early in his career he taught band and math in Mackinaw and Plymouth. He taught Math at Mahomet, IL high school from 1960-1967. He moved to Canton in 1967 and taught at Spoon River College until his retirement in 1995.

Bill was an accomplished concert pianist and composer, as well as a prolific writer. He was humble and had a kind and gentle spirit. He was strong in his faith and put God first in everything he did. Bill and his wife, Bea were dedicated servants of Christ, sharing their faith through a music ministry, giving to those in need, and offering love and support to their community.

The family would like to express their utmost thanks to the staff at Graham Hospital, Hospice Compassus, Pastor Vicki Rilea, and all of the friends and neighbors for all of the care, love, and support.

Cremation rites will be held with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Bill's honor. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Fred E. Shaw Jr.

Fred E. Shaw Jr., 99, of Westerville, OH, formerly of Trivoli, IL passed away June 21, 2022.

Fred was born in Canton, IL on October 2, 1922 to Fred E. Shaw Sr. and Goldie “Dot” Neff. Fred married Margaret “Peggy” Stevens on March 8, 1952 in Canton, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy, and his siblings Clarabelle, Irene, Merle, Richard, and Allen.

Fred is survived by his son Dan (Marcia) Shaw of Westerville, OH and daughter Dottie Shaw of Woodinville, WA. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kyle, Kevin, Aaron, and Leah and great granddaughters: Regan and Savannah.

Fred retired from the Ohio River Barge Company in 1977. He was also a farmer and had a love of horses and trotter horse racing; raising trotter horses on his farm that he and Peggy bought in 1960. Fred lived on the farm until Peggy’s passing and moved to Westerville, OH to be near his son and grandchildren in 2004.

Fred was a member of the “greatest generation” as a veteran of WWII serving in the Navy from 1942-1944 repairing tanks and serving on the island of Saipan.

Fred and Peggy wanted children but were unable to have their own so they opened their hearts to adopt Dan and Dottie to provide a loving home and family. Dan and Dottie were blessed to be part of this family.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his honor to St Jude Midwest Affiliate or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 10am at Anderson-Sedgwick funeral home, 341 E. Fort Street, Farmington, IL followed by services at 11am officiated by Rev. Jim Reed. Burial will be at Penn Ridge Cemetery, rural Trivoli. The family asks that anyone attending, in honor of Fred being a farmer and always wearing his bibs, please wear casual attire. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Bruce Barnes

Ellisville - Bruce Barnes, 53, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at OSF St Francis Hospital in Peoria.

He was born on June 16, 1969 in Canton to Alfred "Butch" and Paula (Harper) Barnes. They preceded him in death along with one brother Paul Allen Barnes.
He married Amy Hedges on July 3, 1999 in Canton. She survives along with two children; Jordan (Haley Miller) Barnes of Abingdon and Lexi (Eric Strand Jr.) Barnes of Macomb, brother Dave (Kelly) Frambes of Fairbury, sister Jill (Tony) Hahn of East Peoria, his other mother Marian Barnes, and two grandpups; Mia and Dexter.
Bruce worked on the assembly line at Pella Window in Macomb. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of the Fairview American Legion. Bruce loved watching the Cubs and HGTV.
Services will be 10 am Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton, where visitation will be Monday 5-7 pm. Burial will follow in Walnut Cemetery in Banner.
Memorials may be made to Fairview American Legion. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Carol Jean Ziegenbein

Carol Jean Ziegenbein, of Manito, passed away peacefully, of natural causes, at 1:06 pm on Friday June 10, 2022. She was 77 years old.

Carol was born on October 16, 1944, in Pekin, IL to Sidney and Minnie (Herrman) Coombs of Manito. She married Donald Ziegenbein on June 19, 1976 at the Spring Lake Missionary Church outside of Manito, and resided at 7727 Spring Lake Rd. In 2021 they moved to the Lodge in Manito.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald who passed away on November 21, 2021, her brother, Norman Coombs, Don’s daughter, Rebecca Ziegenbein, and her parents, Sidney and Minnie Coombs.

Surviving are several loving cousins, Don’s children, Terry Ziegenbein, of Pekin, Donald “Donnie” Ziegenbein, of Pekin, Linda LaPointe, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Vickie Goss, of Pekin.

Carol graduated from Forman High School. She was a hard worker on the family farm. She was a member and attended Spring Lake Missionary Church. Carol also tried to regularly donate to the Red Cross Blood Drive whenever they came to town. Carol loved people and spending time with family.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 11:00 am at Spring Lake Missionary Church. Burial will follow in Meadow Lawn Cemetery in Manito. (There will be no visitation)

Memorial donations may be made in Carol’s name to the Spring Lake Missionary Church located at 6779 Townline Road, Manito, Il. 61546. Please visit www.hurleyfh.com to leave messages of comfort and kind thoughts for the family.

Maas-Hurley Funeral Home in Manito is in charge of arrangements.