Lillie Ann Overholt

Lillie A Overholt, 82, of Canton, IL, passed away at 3:00 PM on Friday, September 27, 2024 at OSF in Peoria, IL. She was born on January, 23 1942 in rural Chariton County, Missouri to James G. and Doris A. (Woolridge) Willsie. She married Richard “Dick” Overholt on November 27, 1960 in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Tracy A. Overholt and one brother, Floyd Sanders.

She is survived by three children, Barbara (Joe) James of Bartonville, IL, Richard V. Overholt of Canton, IL, and Laura (Jeff) Buchman of Canton, IL; three grandchildren, Kelly (Nick) Verardo of Glasford, IL, Kyle James of Bartonville, IL and Ashley (JJ) Belville of Canton, IL; six great-grandchildren, Aubree, Brayden, Caleb, and Dawson Verardo, Addy and Avery Belville; and one sister, Sharon Hempen of Canton, IL.

Lillie worked and retired from JC Penny’s in Canton and Pekin, IL. She loved being with her friends, family and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing Bingo.

A private family gathering 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 Copperas Creek Fire District. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Clyde E. Eskridge

Canton – Clyde E. Eskridge, 98, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Walnut Terrace in Canton.

He was born on January 7, 1926 in Lewistown to Lawrence and Mary (Grigsby) Eskridge. They preceded him in death.

Surviving are his children, Richard (Stephanie) Eskridge of Phoenix City, AL, Joyce (Ed) Sale of Springfield, IL, Michael (Mary Jo) Eskridge of Canton, Cheryl (Ted) Bayard of Pekin, IL, Brian (Marnie) Eskridge of Lewistown, Brad (Jessica) Eskridge of Canton, fifteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren and sister-in-law, Shirley Eskridge.

Also preceding him in death is one son C.D. “Buck” Eskridge and one brother, Bill Eskridge.

Clyde graduated from Lewistown High School in 1943 and was inducted into the U.S. Navy in early 1944. Following boot camp and a short session with the Electrical engineers he was transferred to Oakland CA, and then to the South Pacific where he had duties on LST 922 and served transporting soldiers, equipment and supplies to and from many ports during WWII. The ship was in Okinawa at the time of the signing of the WWII Armistice in Japan. He was discharged in late June of 1946 and was then employed at Spoon River Electric until early 1950. He then assisted in the incorporation and expansion of the modern telephone services to various rural areas. He worked as manager of Mid-Century Telephone for 52 years retiring in 2002. Clyde was involved in the Lewistown Masonic Lodge #104 AF and AM and along with the Peoria Consistory. He was a member of the Lewistown VFW, Canton American Legion and the 1st Presbyterian Church of Lewistown. He enjoyed big band music. He enjoyed collecting various items including, “Hot Wheels cars”, and going for his daily walks. Clyde had many friends and business associates.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 10-11 am at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a funeral to follow at 11am at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Oak-Hill Cemetery in Lewistown where military rites will be accorded.

Memorials may be made to Lewistown Masonic Lodge of Lewistown or to 1st Presbyterian Church of Lewistown.

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

Judith E. White

Judith E. White, 79, of Canton, passed away at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL. She was born on September 28, 1944 in Peoria, IL to Gilbert and Leota (Anderson) Hoke. She married Martin White on May 25, 1963 in Canton, IL. He survives.

She is also survived by two children, Michelle (Ed) Smith of Murphy, TX and Matthew (Cortney) White of Bradenton, FL; one granddaughter, Heather Ramirez; two brothers-in-law, Carl and Lyle White.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, George Hoke.

Judith retired as a school administrator assistant for the Canton School District #66. She attended the First Christian Church of Canton. She also enjoyed crafting.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Rev. Kevin Van Tine will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. To view Judith’s DVD or to make an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Annette Green

Annette Green, 73, of Mapleton, IL, passed away at 10:22 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at her home. She was born on May 2, 1951 in Leachville, Arkansas to Marion and Leonardee (Brown) Ross. She married Edward Green on July 14, 1973. He preceded her in death in 2015.

She is also preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by three children, Troy (Britney) Green, Brett Green, and Debbie (Brian) Ochetti; six grandchildren, Princess Bexley Annette, Owen, Maverik, Emma, Ethan, and Elliot; three brothers, Greg Ross, Mark (Jill) Ross, and Marvin (the late Robin) Ross; one sister, Gina (Steve) Frye; and beloved dog, Bobber.

Annette was a Registered Nurse and retired from Pekin Hospital. She was known as the life of the party and being full of joy. She loved her grandkids and dressing up as a princess with Bexley.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Bartonville, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded following services with Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Bartonville, IL. Burial of ashes will be held at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Mapleton, IL at a later date. To view Annette’s DVD or to make an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Freida M. Caulkins

Freida Mae Caulkins, 98, formerly of Brimfield, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at her residence in Peoria. She was born May 18, 1926 in rural Elmwood to Frederick and Lois (Miles) Keyser. She was a 1943 Elmwood High School graduate and went on to attend Dickinson Business School in Peoria, Illinois. Freida worked for R.G. LeTourneau from 1944 to 1948 and later worked for Negley, Jens & Rowe which was a stocks and bonds firm in Peoria.

Freida married Henry Franklin “Frank” Caulkins on March 20, 1948 at the First Presbyterian Church in Elmwood. He preceded her in death on December 21, 2014 in Farmington, IL. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, William Keyser and Rick Keyser; and one sister, Grace “Ted” Bossingham.

She is survived by five children, Linda (Roger) Stegall of Chillicothe, Roland (Becky) Caulkins of Brimfield, Scott (Shelly) Caulkins of Morton, Tracy (Lori) Caulkins of Brimfield and Lois (Steve) Seiler of Peoria; two sisters, Joy Patton and Judy Groeper; sister-in-law Robbie Keyser; thirteen grandchildren; and sixteen great grandchildren.

In 1963, Freida and Frank began a Labor Day Weekend Picnic for their extended family which was held at their farm in Brimfield. This Caulkins’ tradition has continued for 61 years. This year, Freida was able to attend and enjoy this tradition where she visited with many family members and enjoyed a variety of great food. She and Frank were also very active in square dancing for decades. They danced with a variety of clubs including the Wheel n Dealers and the Diamond Plus. They greatly enjoyed these moments and the lasting friendships they made.

She also enjoyed quilting, gardening, cooking, crocheting, writing letters and cards, as well as reading and putting together puzzles. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She has left them with a legacy of humility, kindness, generosity, and Christian values, especially by living a life that followed the Golden Rule of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Matthew 7:1

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private memorial will be held by the family at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Elmwood United Methodist Church Manna Meal. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

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

Frances (Sue) Unes

Frances (Sue) Unes, 80, of Farmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday September 13, 2024 at her home.

She was born January 3, 1944 in Canton, Illinois to John R. and Gertrude A. (Stephens) Pollitt. She married Donald J. Unes on March 30, 1963 in Bartonville, Illinois. 

She is survived by her daughter, Kim (Mike) Gilstrap; granddaughters, Mindy (Greg) Glomb and Mallory (Ryan Yurkovich) Gilstrap; great-grandchildren, Bronson and Harrison Glomb, Mason and Logan Griffith, and Delaney Isbell; and brothers, John and Steve Pollitt. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; sister, Linda Horner; brothers, Jerry and Gary Pollitt; and infant son, Gregory. 

Sue loved being social and spent much of her career in the service industry. She was an excellent and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She devoted her life to her family. She especially loved making special treats for all of her grandchildren. Sue also enjoyed time with friends and playing bingo. She had a wonderful sense of humor and always knew how to make someone smile. 

Cremation rites have been accorded. The family will hold a private ceremony at a later date.

Joan C. Fahnestock

Joan C. Fahnestock, 84, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Farmington Village.

She was born on June 25, 1940, in Peoria to Carl and Priscilla (Peabody) Siebel.

She married Ron Fahnestock on June 3, 1961. He survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Rick (Beth) Fahnestock of Wee-Ma-Tuk, Robb Fahnestock of Canton, one brother, Charles Siebel of Florida, and three grandchildren, Brock, Paige and Kylie.

Joan worked for Caterpillar in Mapleton where she retired in 1995 after more than 24 years of service. She was active in the Canton Athletics programs and the Little Giant Booster Club.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton and a visitation will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 am until Noon. There will be no funeral service.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

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.