Also preceding her in death were her parents, and two brothers, Rodney, and Eugene.
Surviving are her two sons, Greg (Rita) Wheeler, and Tim Wheeler; one grandson, Joe (Josie) Wheeler, and one great-grandson, Lincoln Wheeler.
Margaret worked and retired from Canton School District #66, working in food service. She loved flowers, and was an avid Gardner.
Per Margaret’s wishes, services will be private, and cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Home & Crematory in Canton. Burial of ashes will be held at a later date in White Chapel Memory Gardens. Memorials can be made to Meals on Wheels. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
James married Patsy Rogers on September 12, 1959 in Peoria. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2022. Also preceding him in death were his parents, daughter Debra Gibson, three brothers; Joe Evans, Bob Evans and Tom Evans, sister Linda Morgan and grandson Skylar James Evans,
Surviving is his son Tim (Kim) Evans of Hanna City, sister Carol Danz of Farmington, two grandsons; Trace (Kelsey Mull) Evans and Tanner (Morgan) Evans, two great-grandkids; Skylar James Evans and Layla Joy Evans and son-in-law Don Gibson.
James was a volunteer Fire Fighter for West Peoria, member of Elmwood Masonic Lodge, IHSA Official for basketball and football, loved attending all sporting events for his grandkids. He got the nickname of “Milkshake Evans” which he lived up to, even to end. James also played sports in High School and coached Peoria Post #2 American Legion baseball team for many years. He started working at Brucker Company (HVAC Supply Company) in 1972. In 1983 he started his own company TEDECO as owner/operator. He got to go on his last trip to Florida recently to see his great-granddaughter for the first time and declared his life was full.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton are in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home at 8630 North Illinois Route 91, Peoria, IL. 61615. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
He was born on September 7, 1949 in Canton to Matthew and Albina (Picton) Sepich.
He married Martha Reneau on December 23, 1970 in St David. She preceded him in death on September 14, 2016.
Surviving are two children, Trisha (Chuck) Shubert of Canton, Jill Herrick of Lewistown, one brother, Marty (Thresa) Sepich of Bryant, two sisters, Jana Sepich of Peoria, Paula (Rich Elam) Sepich of Peoria Heights, four grandchildren, Sydney Shubert, Saydey Shubert, Nicholas Shubert, Drake Herrick and several nieces and nephews including Matthew Sepich.
Also preceding him in death are his parents and one brother, Frank Sepich.
Steve served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He worked as the weatherization coordinator for Fulton County. He had many hobbies and interests throughout his life but his passion was working on the family farm and spending time with his grandkids.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 1pm at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a visitation 2 hours prior.
Burial with military honors will follow at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
Memorials may be made to Buckheart Fire Department or to American Cancer Society.
To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com
He was born April 19, 1929, at Astoria, the son of Harold F. and Eva E. (Miller) Pelton. He married Clarice M. Yocum on May 30, 1950, at Lewistown. She died June 8, 2012. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one son, Rick Pelton, one brother, and one sister. Survivors include two daughters, Eva (Scott) Grubbs of Peoria, and Connie Rardon of Quincy, eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, one brother, Harold Ray (Marie) Butler of East Peoria, and two sisters, Lucretia (Ed) Yocum of Florida, and Betty Sheets of Ohio.
Gene was a WW 2 Navy veteran. He worked many years as a jeweler in Lewistown, Quincy, and Peoria before retiring.
A graveside service will be held at 1 pm Friday May 3, 2024 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with military rites conducted by the United States Navy, the Lewistown VFW Post 5001, and American Legion Bishop Post 1.
A visitation will be held on Friday from 12 – 12:45 pm at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. Memorial contributions may be made to Freedom Paws. Condolences may be made at henrylange.com
She was born April 6, 1927 at Bushnell, the daughter of Clyde and Stella (Derry) Guilliams. She married Kenneth Clifford on December 31, 1947 at Macomb. He died July 23, 1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Donald Guilliams, three sisters, Marilie Whitman, Annie Neteler, and Sherrill Fields.
Rosalie farmed along with her husband. She also worked at Pratt Lumber & Hardware. She was a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau.
A visitation will be held from 10 until 11:45 AM Monday April 29th at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. A graveside service will follow at 12 noon at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with Pastor Shane Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at henrylange.com.
