Marie J. Roberts

Marie J. Roberts, 77, of Smithfield passed away Monday morning September 16, 2024 at her home.

She was born October 30, 1946 at rural Astoria the daughter of Charles D. and Helen A. (Pigg) Martindale. She married Dennis L. Mason on June 5, 1964 at Smithfield and he preceded her in death on September 27, 1983. She later married Sheldon Roberts on December 20, 2015 at Lewistown. He survives with four children, Karla Hall of Smithfield, Kelly (Martin) Izard of Vine Grove, KY; Teresa Roberts of New London, IA; and Joseph Roberts of Canton, seven grandchildren, Dannielle Embry, Bailey Izard, Katelyn (Jon) Webb, Libby Hopkins, Jaylee Hopkins, Randy Williams, and Emily Williams, seven great grandchildren, Peyton Izard, Easton Webb, Cameron Webb, Mason Webb, Levie Cooley, Amethyst Williams, and Zaki Williams, one brother, Jamie (Jody) Martindale, two sisters, Tracy Dollins of Maine, and Donna (Tom) Wilson of Georgia, one sister in law, Verda Roberts of Farmington. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Charles Greg Martindale and Michael David Martindale.

Marie was a registered nurse where she had worked at McDonough District Hospital and later retired from the Fulton County Health Department. She had also been a school bus driver for Cuba School District, and had also worked as a hair stylist. She was a 1964 recipient of the Betty Crocker Award. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and traveling. Most of all she was a loving and supporting wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Cremation will be accorded and a visitation will be held Friday September 20, 2024 from 5-7 pm at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. A private family graveside service and interment of ashes will be held at Baughman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Smithfield Fire Department. To view Marie’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit henrylange.com

Cheyenne A. Rutledge

Cheyenne A. Rutledge, age 30, passed away at 11:03 pm Sunday, September 15th in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on May 17, 1994 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Donnie and Lori (Howard) Rutledge.

She worked as a cashier. She enjoyed shopping at flea markets and doing craft projects. She loved cars and going to car shows, especially the “Rust Revival” featuring older cars. Cheyenne was an accomplished artist and enjoyed listening to rap music.

Cheyenne is survived by her father and step-mother Donnie and Laurie Rutledge of Wayland, MO, grandparents Eldon and Linda Howard of Ipava, IL, Richard and Delores Maxson of Table Grove, IL and Barbara Wall of Wayland, MO, three sisters; Brandie (and Matthew) Hickle of Ipava, IL, Kayla (and Eric) Cleland of Winterset, IA and Carrie Hammer of Wayland, MO, two brothers, Justin Wherley and Dalton Rutledge, both of Winterset, IA, her half-sister Maegan Cherry of Marietta, IL and half-brother Kurtis Rutledge of Macomb, IL and several nieces and nephews, including her special niece Nova Rain Hickle, who was near and dear to her heart.

She was preceded in death by her mother Lori Fulton, grandfather John Wall, and two uncles, Matthew Howard and David Wall.

Cheyenne’s services will be held on Saturday, September 21st at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Matthew Thiner will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be beside her mother in the Ipava Cemetery.

Larry Noland

Larry Noland, 83, of Canton, passed away, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Red Oak Estates in Canton.

He was born in Canton, on August 30, 1941, to IB and Mildred (Curtis) Noland. They preceded him in death as well as three brothers, Gilbert, Carroll, and Melvin, four sisters, Donna, Karen, Judy, and Doris, and two step sons, Brian and Scott McGinnis.

Larry is survived by his wife Karen (Dearing) Noland, two sons, Jeff (Kris) Noland, and Derrick (Carol) Noland, one step son John (Liz) McGinnis, one brother Danny (Sue) Noland, six grandchildren, three step grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Larry first started Canton Appliance Center. He later owned and operated A1 Service Appliance Repair for many years. He attended the Canton Assembly of God Church and was a member of Black Diamond Archery Range, and he was one of the last living founding members of the Central Illinois Bow Hunters. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, golfing, and most of all, spending time with his family.

Memorials may be made to Black Diamond Archery Range or to Central Illinois Bow Hunters.

Cremation rites will be accorded with Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Jodi Gohde

Jodi J. Gohde, 52, of Cuba, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on September 22, 1971 in East Moline, IL to David and Jonita (Lynch) Hedges. They preceded her in death.

She married Doug Gohde on July 31, 1992 in Canton, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are her daughters, Jessica Gohde of Cuba, Paxton (Dequadrian) Martin of Canton, one granddaughter, Jinora Jean Martin, two sisters, Shannon Miller-Hedges, Meagan Daum-Morse and several nieces and nephews.

Her brother, Troy Hedges also preceded her in death.

Jodi worked at Graham Hospital in the IT Department.

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

Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.

To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Kim Hammond-Helfers

Kim Hammond-Helfers, 63, of Cuba, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

She was born on October 19, 1960 in Canton to Wallace and Betty (Fife) Hammond.

She married Jim Helfers on October 16, 2020. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2022.

Surviving is her son Brandon (Krista) Hammond of Norris, one grandchild, Jaclyn Hammond of Lewistown, four step children, Cody Helfers, Heidi Edwards, Heather Helfers, Hailey Helfers and one brother, Wallace Hammond II.

Also preceding her in death is her parents and two sisters, Debra and Yvonne Hammond.

Kim worked at the Fairview Café and enjoyed crafting in her spare time. Most of all she was a loving, mother and grandmother.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial visitation will be held at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 with a funeral service to follow at 7pm at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.

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

Kurt Plate

William Kurtis Plate, 59, of Astoria, IL passed away at 4:50 am on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his sister’s home in Lewistown, IL. He was born on March 11, 1965 in Havana, IL, the son of William Lee and Dorothy (Trone) Plate.

He is survived by one sister; Kimberly (and Pete) Ford of Lewistown, IL, one brother; Kevin (and Shannee) Plate of Macomb, IL, two nephews; Tyler (and Libby) Plate and Thomas (and Shannon) Plate, two nieces; Kylie (and Billy) Clark and Whitney Sullivan, and three great-nieces and nephews; Tucker Plate, Claire Plate and Addison Clark.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Kurt retired as a Carpenter, belonging to Local Union 237. He worked as a Union Carpenter and attained the title Master Carpenter.

He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He also enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He loved working and loved his life.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.

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Ernest J. Nall

Ernest Junior Nall, 85, of Manito, passed away at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria at 1:20 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, where he was surrounded by his family. He was born on September 8, 1939 in Kilbourne, Illinois to Ernest and Edna (McDaniel) Nall. He married Charlene Hall in June of 1965.

Ernie is survived by his wife, Charlene; son, Craig (Jennette) Nall of Bulpitt, Illinois; daughter, Deb (Greg) Rendleman of Manito; four granddaughters, Makenzie (Alex) Pampinella of Pekin, Illinois, Kylie Nall of Bloomington, Illinois, Carli Rendleman of Creve Coeur, Illinois, and Rielynne Nall of Bulpitt, Illinois; one grandson, Christopher Jones of Bulpitt, Illinois; and one brother, Michael (Arlene) Nall of The Villages, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and Wilmer Nall; and sister, Lois French.
Ernie served in the U.S. Army from 1960 – 1964 as a military police officer in Washington State. He also pursued an Industrial Arts degree at Western Illinois University. He worked for Caterpillar in East Peoria, Illinois as a Manufacturing Systems Technician, where he retired in the fall of 1996.
Ernie enjoyed camping with family when his children were younger, woodworking, genealogy, cooking, and was well-known for his chicken and noodles and bread baking. He was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Cremation rites have been accorded and the family is respecting Ernie’s wishes and will not be having services.
Per Ernie’s request, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund in honor of his granddaughters, Makenzie and Carli. Online condolences can be left for his family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Steven J. Shover

Steven J. Shover, 78, of Victoria, passed away at 5:42 a.m., on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Kewanee Care Nursing Home.

Steven was born June 1, 1946, to Jean and Mary Jo (Johnson) Shover. Steven married Cathy Risner on March 11, 1988, in Iowa. She survives.

Steven is also survived by four children, Jason Swedeen of Victoria, Merijo (Eric) Wolfe of Galesburg, Shelley (Todd) Washburn of Victoria, and Ace (Angi) Gaszak of Wataga; two sisters, Jodi (Bill) Ackman and Cathi Shover; fifteen grandchildren, Tyler Swedeen, Zackary Swedeen, Maximus Swedeen, Jeorgea (Rylee) Prim, Logan Swedeen, Hayden Wolfe, Jillian Wolfe, Cameron Guinnee, Jayson Elizondo, Kaylee Elizondo, Logan Washburn, Brandynn (Lindsey) Morrissey, Seth (Mary) Morrissey, Katie (Dalton) Ross, and Hailey Morrissey; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Steven is preceded in death by his parents.

Steven graduated from Knoxville High School. He then served in the Navy from 1967 to 1971; he was a Vietnam veteran. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #0066 for 35 years. He was also a member of the Altona American Legion and Central Illinois A.B.A.T.E. for over 25 years. Steven was a lifelong truckdriver for multiple truck companies. After his retirement, he enjoyed working on the farm and tinkering and building motorcycles, lawn mowers, and four-wheelers. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman, and Green Bay Packer fan.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the American Legion in Knoxville, IL. 

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

To leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Betty J. Fitch

Betty Fitch, 72, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria with her family by her side.

She was born on January 17, 1952 in Canton to Thomas and Betty (Schuman) Clark.

She married Russell Fitch on January 27, 1968 in Canton. He preceded her in death along with one daughter, Carrie Fitch-Wheeler, two sisters, Joyce Bearden, Lula Burgess, half-sister, Evelyn Chaney, one brother Steve Clark and half-brother, August Clark.

Surviving are two daughters, Laura (Roger) Smith of Canton, Sherri Fitch-Smith of Canton, four sisters, Janice (Peter) Archibeque of AZ, Jeanetta (Art) Malone of Canton, Alice Smith of Canton, JoAnn Pratt of Canton, three grandchildren, Caitlynn Fitch, Benjamin Wheeler, Abigail Wheeler, three great grandchildren, Mercedes Pasley, Leo Pasley, Blaine Wheeler and many nieces and nephews.

She was a proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved spending time with family and friends. She will be missed by all of us. She may be gone but in our hearts forever.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. To leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Bonnie Lee Hamilton

Bonnie Lee Hamilton, 91, of Camp Point, IL, passed away at 12:32 AM on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare in East Peoria, IL. She was born on June 17, 1933 in Canton, IL to Ransom and Harriett (Westerfield) Cole.

She is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Jack) Helton and Angela Pichon; four grandchildren, Kaziah Cole, John “Chris” (Jessica) Martin, Melissa (Marco) Escribano; and Gary Fawcett; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and one friend, Ed Tjaden.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Bonnie was of Catholic faith. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, crotchet, knitting, and cooking. She loved family gatherings and cookouts.

Celebration of life and burial at Highbridge Cemetery in Dunfermline, IL will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com