Grant Siefert

Grant Siefert, 30, passed into heaven on Monday, November 11, 2024. He was born on July 17, 1994 in Peoria, a son of Wade and Jennifer Siefert.

Grant never knew a stranger, loved spending time with his family. He was quick to make you smile with his silly jokes. Grant was very kind and loving, with a particular fondness for animals. He participated in bowling, basketball, swim team and guitar lessons during his school years in Chatham/Springfield, and also at Dunlap High School, where he graduated in 2013.

Preceding Grant in death is his grandfathers, Glen Siefert, and Richard McConnell, grandmother Barbara Wiseman, Cousin Elizabeth Stufflebean, and his uncle Darrell McConnell.

Surviving Grant are his parents, Wade, and Jennifer Siefert; brothers, Colin and Adam Siefert; grandparents, Sharon McConnell, Marilyn Siefert, and Ron Wiseman; Aunts Jean Ann Siefert, Lana Formhals, Lorna (Speed) Bixby, and Julie (Rick) Burkhead, and cousins Courtney (Brandon) Kascmeyer, Tiffany (Andrew) Lundburgl, Amanda (Trent) Mahr, Darrick (Hannah) Burkhead, and Stewart Bixby.

There will be no services, and cremation rites will be accorded. Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Burial of ashes will take place in Cuba Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be made to any animal shelter of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Maudine C. Hamm

Maudine Cleo Hamm, 87, of Havana, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 3:45 a.m. at Sunset Rehab and Healthcare in Canton. She was born on March 18, 1937 in Virginia, Illinois to Clarence and Nellie (Morgan) Gentry. She married James Hamm and he preceded her in death on July 12, 2019.

Maudine is survived by her children, Debbie (Ted) Bortell and James Hamm, both of Havana; grandson, Ted Bortell, Jr.; and sister, Betty. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Brian Hamm.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a burial will take place at a later date at Kilbourne Cemetery.
Online condolences can be left for Maudine’s family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Cecelia “Cissy” Miller

Cecelia “Cissy” Miller, 67, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her home in Canton. She was born in Canton on May 9, 1957, to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Juricich) Urbanc. They preceded her in death. She is survived by two children, Jessica Reith and Nicholas Miller, two grandchildren, Elliot Reith and Jolene Reith, nine siblings, Pamela (John) Gross, David (Ronnie Farney) Urbanc, Teresa Nayden, Virginia (Ray) Snyder, Steven (the late Janine) Urbanc, Mark Urbanc, Patrick Urbanc, Maria (Troy) Sage, and Tony (Laura) Urbanc, and several nieces and nephews. Cissy retired from OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria in 2021. She graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1975. She is a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton. Cissy enjoyed family gatherings, taking care of her children, and guiding her grandchildren however she could. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Cremation rites will be accorded a visitation will be held at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton on Tuesday, November 26, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. To leave online condolences or to view Cissy’s video tribute please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Debra S. Morse

Debra S. Morse, 69, of Elmwood, IL, passed away early on November 18, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. She was born February 10, 1955, in Peoria, IL, to Keith and Betty (Maher) Morse. She graduated with honors from Elmwood High School in 1973 and Southern Illinois University in 1976. Debra worked at Arthur Andersen after college. She left there and worked for the post office in Hanna City, Elmwood, and Canton until retiring in late 2020.

Debra always had a love for animals, especially horses and cats. She even owned a horse that she stabled in the family garage for a period of time.

She always had a thirst for knowledge and was an avid reader.

Debra is survived by her siblings, Raymond (Sally) Morse of Rochester, MN, Arlan (Ronna) Morse of Ashburn, VA, Brian (Kate) Morse of Peoria, and Tammy (Patrick) McCoy of Elmwood; eleven nieces and nephews; as well as several other relatives.

Memorials may be given to B.Y.E. Ambulance.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

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

John B. Allard

John B. Allard, 57, of Cuba, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born in Canton, on March 15, 1967, to Larry and Patricia (Bishop) Allard.

He is survived by his mother Pat, three children, Jesse (Jessica) Allard and their five children, Samantha (Bryce) Perry and their six children, and Dustin Allard and his son, one brother, Bobby (Alexis) Allard, three sisters, Sheila (the late Kevin) Shawgo, Larri Ann (Danny) Daugherty, and Dawn (the late Tim) Uryasz, brother-in-law Jim Wilson, and his girlfriend Amber Buskirk.

John is preceded in death by his father Larry, two brothers, Ravfe (Anne) Allard, and Bret Allard, and one sister Sue Wilson.

John was a third-generation truck driver for over 30 years. He currently worked in Havana at Lary Kahn and Sons.

He loved hunting, mudding and driving in his Jeep. John loved his Prairie Farms sweet tea. Most of all he loved his family.

A visitation will be held at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton From 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024

Memorials may be made to Jeeperz Outpost for their St. Jude’s fundraising.

To leave online condolences or to view John’s video tribute please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Donna P. Eilman

Donna Pauline Eilman, 86, of Havana, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. at Havana Healthcare Center. She was born on November 25, 1937 in Schuyler County, Illinois to Dale and Sarah Lucille (Dorethy) Pierce. She married David L. Eilman on April 7, 1959 and he preceded her in death on April 8, 2013.

Donna is survived by her daughter, Lisa Thompson of Havana; grandchildren, Ashley (Jacob Pratt) Eady and Shania (Timothy Robison) Berkley; great-grandchildren, Saphira Eady, Denahi Benton, Christian Pratt, Waylen Pratt, Elias Berkley, and Athena Robison; and brothers, Ron (Sharon) Pierce of Lincoln and Darrell (Debbie) Pierce of Bluff City. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Darlene (Dallas) Harris; and brother, Walter Pierce.
Donna worked as a cook at Waterworth’s and Dietary Manager at Havana Healthcare Center for many years. She enjoyed puzzles, boating, playing bingo, baking, and bowling. She liked going out to listen to live country music and searching for the best fish, tenderloins, and frog legs. Donna loved spending time with her family, especially her great-grandkids. Christmas was her favorite holiday.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana.
Memorial donations may be made in Donna’s name to Pets Without Parents. Online condolences can be left for her family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Steven P. Turner

Steven P. Turner, 77, of St. David, passed away at 1:15 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Graham Hospital in Canton. He was born on January 13, 1947 in Pekin, a son of Charles Harold and Margaret Katherine (Showalter) Turner. He married Nina Rowe on May 13, 1966 in Havana. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Randy (Yvonne) Turner of Lebanon, Tennessee; Stephen (Amy) Turner of Chesapeake, Virginia; Danielle (Jim) Eastwood of St. David; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Preceding Steven in death were his parents, three brothers, and one sister.

Steven worked and retired from Caterpillar, Inc. in June of 2012 after many years of service. He was a member of the Havana Southern Baptist Church.

Per Steven’s wishes, there will be no services, and cremation rites will be accorded, with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Memorials can be made to the Havana Southern Baptist Church 425 North Pearl Street, Havana, Illinois 61644. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Brian J. Gonterman

Brian Joel Gonterman, 49, formerly of Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

He was born on September 19, 1975 in Burlington, IA to Gary and Debi (Craver) Gonterman. They preceded him in death.

Surviving are his daughters, Kala Haus of Ames, IA, Heather (Brock) Long of Monona, IA, six grandchildren, Maverick Haus, Sharon Haus, Randy Haus Jr, Amara Gonterman, Carter Long, Mason Long and step mother, Sharon Gonterman.

Brian was an over the road truck driver for DeBoar Trucking, later for Martin Trucking and lastly for Butler Trucking. He was an avid dog lover including his “baby” Misty. He enjoyed flying his drones and R/C airplanes. Most of all Brian was a loving father, grandfather and friend.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Jack J. Lee

Jack Junior Lee, 91, of Canton, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at OSF St Francis Hospital in Peoria.

He was born on June 7, 1933 in Liverpool to Edward and Eunice (Armentt) Lee.

He married Leila Sexton on June 3, 1963 in Lewistown. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Lucretia Shaw of Canton, Mike Lee of Canton, three grandchildren, Levi Lee, Madeleine “Keeran” Shaw, Kamryn Bybee and one great grandchild, Braxton Bybee-Fraser.

He was preceded in death by his parents and seventeen brothers and sisters.

Jack worked as a repairman for Admiral/Maytag retiring in 1998. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, turtle hunting and mushrooming.

Most of all Jack was a loving husband of 61 years, father, grandfather and friend.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 2pm at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton with a visitation held one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highbridge Cemetery.

To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com