Charles R. Ciaccio

Charles R. Ciaccio, 86, of Elmwood, passed away at 11:46 a.m., on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Charles was born September 20, 1938, in Peoria, IL, to Vito and Mary (Craven) Ciaccio. Charles married Pamela Schaer on October 31, 1999, at the Knights of Columbus in Peoria. She survives.

Charles is also survived by six children, Tony (Jennifer) Ciaccio of Apex, NC, Galynne (Mark) Riggenbach of Iola, WI, Stacy (Chris) Winters of Weatherford, Texas, Jennifer (William) Sparks of Thailand, Jason Horn of Peoria, and Jamie (Lisa Anderson) Horn of Gilson; and fourteen grandchildren, Kristina, Nicholas, AJ, and Drew Ciaccio, Karl, Nate, and Whitney Kieser, and Logan Goodwill, Tiffany McConnell and Brittany Melo, Vienna Sparks, Ethan and Anna Horn, and Derek Anderson.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Leonard Ciaccio and Vito Ciaccio, Jr.

Charles graduated from Manual High School in 1956. He began his Navy career in 1958 in Norfolk, VA. Charles then served as a Corpsman at a Navy hospital in New Port, RI, where he attained the rank Third Class Petty Officer by 1962.

Charles was a well-respected bartender and bar and restaurant owner in Peoria for over 35 years. Some of these businesses included Starlite Club, Ciaccio’s Steakhouse, Jumer’s Castle Lodge, Norwood Tap, and Champs West.

Charles loved music, dancing, fishing, hunting, golfing, and spending time with his family. He was also an avid St. Louis Cardinal’s fan.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elmwood. To celebrate Charles’s life, food and fellowship will be held following the services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Compassus Hospice, B.Y.E. Ambulance, and T.A.P.S.

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

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood.

Jessica Hope Mayall

Jessica Hope Mayall, 45 of Canton, passed away on October 25, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. Jessica fought a long hard battle with breast cancer like a true warrior never giving up. She was born on September 26, 1979 in Canton to Mike and Katrina (Kuzniar) Hamilton. Jessica married Jared Mayall on January 5, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV. He survives along with her parents, two children; Addison and Clark Mayall both of Canton, father and mother-in-law Rod (Jev) Mayall of Canton, brother-in-law Rodney (Heidi) Mayall of Salt Lake City, Ut, two nieces Mallorie and Morgan, two nephews Logan and Tanner. Sister-in-law Jenna (Aaron) Jarvis of Canton, two nieces; Nora and Hannah Jarvis and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She had a large support group of great friends. Jessica graduated from Canton High School ’97, Spoon River college, and Western Illinois majoring in psychology. She worked as a certified domestic violence professional at Fulton Mason Crisis Center in Canton for 22 years last working on Sept 30, 2024.She loved her work and helping people in need. Her co-workers nicknamed her “a ray of sunshine” always making things brighter. Jessica was a member of Evangelical Free Church in Canton, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Sigma Lambda Sigma Sorority. More than anything Jessica loved spending time with her family and friends and attending her kids sporting events. She gained a very large sports family over the years. When not at sporting events she enjoyed gardening and boating in the sun with family but most of all reading books and her Bible. She could read for hours on end. Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Canton Elks Lodge on Sunday November 24th, 2024 at 2:00 PM In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jessica Mayall Memorial Fund, C/O of MidAmerica National Bank, for an education fund for her children, Addison and Clark Mayall.

Charlotte Ann Mitchell

Charlotte Ann Mitchell, 88, died surrounded by her loved ones at her bedside on October 26th of 2024. She was born on November 13th, 1935, in Canton Illinois, the daughter of Alonzo Kennedy and Blanche (Burton) Kennedy.

Charlotte graduated from Canton High School, class of 1954. Following Graduation, she began working in the nursing health field at Cottage Hospital. It was there that she met the love of her life, George E. Mitchell, and married him on May 9th of 1959; The couple settled in Canton Illinois, where George began his career at International Harvester, allowing Charlotte to embody her love as homemaker for their larger family.

Charlotte’s first love was always her family, especially the interpersonal time spent with her parents daily, while caring for them. She was the “cook” of all cooks and loved hosting holiday feasts with her mother, and later with her daughters, extending love to family, and friends.

Later in the 1970s/80’s, and because of her love for both sales and people, Charlotte prospered as a Tupperware Manager, shining as a great businesswoman in the Central Illinois region. Once retired out of sales, Charlotte concentrated on caring for her parents’ health care needs, and of course, continued raising her large family. In her later years, playing bunko with a group of friends was one of her greatest pastimes, not to mention time spent with her beloved, and longest time friend, Marilyn. Everyone who knew mom knew that she loved listening to Elvis Presley and collected Elvis’s memorabilia.

Charlotte was beloved by everyone who ever encountered her. “FAMILY” was her sole purpose for living, and in her family’s eyes, not only was she the “classiest” lady around, but her beauty shined inside out. To know her, was to respect and love her. She will always be thought of as the mother we were blessed to have and will forever miss. No doubt, she has earned a first-class ticket to heaven.

Charlotte was predeceased by her son, Gregory Scott Mitchell, Father, Alonzo Kennedy, Mother, Blanche (Burton) Kennedy, Granddaughter, Trisha Mitchell, Brothers Darrel Kennedy, Paul Burton, Steven Kennedy, and Robert “Bob” Kennedy, and her late husband, George E Mitchell.

Survivors are her brother, Richard Kennedy of Arizona, Son, Craig Allen Mitchell of Canton; Daughter Georgeann (Mitchell) Thompson of Canton; Daughter, Dannielle R Mitchell of Canton; Daughter, Michelle (Donald) Stockham of Canton; Daughter, Nicole (James) Wilder of Canton. Other survivors are her grandchildren; Christopher Leighton of Canton; Stephanie (Tim) Smith of Canton; Tara Ann Mitchell of Dunlap; Steven Mitchell of Colorado; David Thompson of Canton; Tre Mitchell of Peoria; Zachary Wilder of Tennessee; Nathaniel Mitchell of Canton; Christian Becker of Canton; Charlotte Wilder of Canton; Kennedy Wilder of Canton; Peyton Stockham of Canton; Drew Stockham of Canton, and Alana Stockham of Canton. Charlotte also has fourteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews that she loved very much.

The family would like to send a heartfelt thanks to both Kenneth Krock of Graham Health for taking such great care of their mother (grandmother) and for going over and beyond in caring for the person they love the most in the world. Another heartfelt thank you to the Compassus Hospice Team for their dedicated time, commitment and care that was given during the end of mom’s life. The comfort they provided to our mother will forever be noted in our hearts. A noted thank you to her daughter, Michelle, our mother’s main full-time care provider. So much love to you for being totally committed to the centerpiece of our family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, where a visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the time of services. Pastor Monroe Bailey will officiate. Charlotte will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton, following the services. Memorials can be made to Sedgwick Funeral Homes to help the family with funeral expenses. To view Charlotte’s DVD or to leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Debra "Debbie" C. Cagle

Debra “Debbie” Christine Cagle, 67, of Havana, passed away at her home at 2:57 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She was born on February 27, 1957 in Peoria, Illinois to James Hamlet and Betty Marie (McCabe) Fisher. She married Steven Cagle and he survives.

Debbie is also survived by her children, Dawn Marie (Vernon Junior) Sprinkle of Havana, Gina (Brian Cvelbar) Cagle of Bloomington, and Joe (Michelle) Cagle of Havana; grandchildren, Katelynn Burgett, Blake (Sammy Braun) Cagle, Deven Sprinkle, Alex Cvelbar, Carison Cagle, and Parker Cagle Simons; siblings, Mary Hamlet of Peoria, Jennie (Erin) Youell of East Peoria, Roger (Jenny Baughn) Hamlet of Pekin, Gary Gooch of Havana, Brenda (Randy) Young of Tennessee, Oswald Eugene “Bud” Hamlet of Pekin, and Tonda Hamlet of Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mom, Ethel Hamlet; and brother, Jerry Hamlet.
Debbie began working in 1982 at Havana Healthcare Center as the Activity Director and then later worked for 29 years as a crew leader at Hardees. She lived for her family and her biggest joy in life was raising her siblings, kids, and grandkids. She was a mother to all.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, with a visitation one hour prior from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Joanne Littell will officiate.
Memorial donations may be made in Debbie’s name to the Schramm School in Pekin. Online condolences can be left for her family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Meade L. Montgomery

Meade L. Montgomery, 99, of Peoria, passed away at 11:18 p.m., on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Christian Buehler Home in Peoria.

Meade was born on February 14, 1925, in Greenview, IL, to Hubert and Edith (Gilkison) Montgomery. He married Betty Smoot on May 30, 1950. She preceded him in death on February 8, 1988. Meade then married Betty Broadfield on December 1, 1991. She survives.

Meade is also survived by one son, Kerry Montgomery of California; two grandchildren, Cassandra Garr and Craig Lohnes; and four great-grandchildren, Samantha, Jacob, Natasha, and Gage Lohnes.

Meade is also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Priscilla Lohnes; and one brother, Luther Montgomery.

Meade worked at Caterpillar for 44 years. He was a member of the Elmwood United Methodist Church and the Elmwood Masonic Lodge. He loved to travel.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at Glendale Memory Gardens in Pekin, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elmwood United Methodist Church.

To leave online condolences please visit, oakshinesfuneralhome.com

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

Mary L. McKinley

Mary McKinley, 91, of Lewistown, passed away on October 26, 2024 surrounded by family at the Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on August 31, 1933 in Forrest City, IL to Harrison and Mabel (Wilkins) Wheelock. She married Ralph “Shorty” McKinley on September 28, 1958 in Peoria. He preceded her in death along with her parents, five brothers and four sisters.

Surviving are three sons; Charles McKinley of Rapatee, William McKinley on Mesa, AZ and Calvin Heath of Canton, five grandsons; Eric Heath, Shaun Heath, Rodney Heath, Justin Heath and Jeff McKinley, five granddaughters; Michelle Wielendec, Jennifer Thurman, Amy Smith, Amanda Donaho and Nicole Phillips and several great grandkids and great-great grandkids.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. There will be no services. Memorials can be made to the Cuba Food Pantry.

To leave online condolences please visit, oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Wright

Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Wright, 84, of Edwards, IL, passed away at 5:12 p.m., on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Jackie was born March 4, 1940, in Elmwood, to Paul and Grace (Archdale) Miles. Jackie married Frank Wright on August 23, 1961, in Jacksonville, IL. He survives.

Jackie is also survived by one daughter, Tonia (Ron) Pringle of Lafayette, CO; two grandchildren; and five sisters, Ann Turner, Mary McKinty, Berta Estes, Nancy Reed, and Frannie Stafford.

Jackie is preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Kimberly “Kim” Wright.

Jackie was a Secretary for the University of Illinois at Springfield for over 25 years.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

A private burial will be held at Elmwood Township Cemetery.

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

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

Marian "Lois" Russell

Marian Lois Russell, 91, of Havana, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

Lois was born January 23, 1933 in Chandlerville Illinois to Lewis and Violet (Hohimer) Johnson. They preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was an infant son, Brent Russell.
Surviving are her three daughters, Kim Russell and Kirsten (Mark) Douglas and Kristi Russell all of Havana; grandsons, Curt Chapin (Tara Flamini), RJ (Ashley) Chapin of Havana, Dustin Douglas of Chicago, Nicholas Douglas of Springfield, Seth (Rae) Douglas of Washington; great-granddaughters, Vanessa, Savannah, Addisyn, Samantha, Chloee and Scarlett, great-grandsons, Trevor, Mathew, Miles, Leo, Grey, and; one great-great-granddaughter Isla.
Lois retired from Mason District Hospital having worked in the X-Ray Department. She is also remembered for working at Waterworth's for many years.
She enjoyed retirement by spending time with all her grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time in her yard with many garden projects.
Cremation will be accorded and a private graveside burial at a later date.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.