Dearl Lee Rose

Dearl Lee Rose, 85, of Canton, passed away, Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home in Canton.

He was born in Canton, on July 24, 1940, to Herman and Maxine (Biggerstaff) Rose. They preceded him in death.

Dearl first married Marilyn (Elliott) Rose and shared three children, Diana (Bob) Juraco, Darren (Brenda) Rose, and Ryan (Michelle) Rose, and five grandchildren. They later divorced and she preceded him in death in 2022. He later married Patricia “Patty” (Price) Rose in 2005, she survives as well as three step children, Caprice (Eric) Sweatt, Tracy Martinez, and Cassie (the late Jerry) Carnes, four step grandchildren, and five step great grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother, Harold (Linda) Rose.

Dearl is a Veteran of the United States Air Force he served from 1958 – 1962, while in the service he was a medic stationed in Germany. He returned home and later joined the Canton Police Department and served for 25 years before his retirement; he then was police Chief in Cuba for 13 years.

Dearl was a racing enthusiast, He enjoyed racing and building stock cars and motorcycles. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a visitation will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon Military Honors will be rendered follow the visitation at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Fulton County.

Diana Pilgrim

Diana Pilgrim, 73, of Macomb, passed away, Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home in Macomb.

She was born in California, to Charles and Georgia (Burrows) Pilgrim. They preceded her in death.

Dianna previously worked in the mail room at FCRC in Macomb.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a burial of her ashes will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown at a later date.

Rhonda McCollum

Rhonda McCollum, 65, of Canton, passed away at 2:58 AM on December 31, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, Illinois. She was born on September 27,1960 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Lu and Gladys McCollum.

Rhonda moved to Star Care in 2017. From that moment she became so much more than a resident. Rhonda’s presence in the room brought music, laughter, and singing. Rhonda loved to be in the middle of all the energy. In a world that was not always perfect for Rhonda, she showed a steadfast will. If she didn’t want to do something there were very few that could change her mind. When Rhonda loved you, she let you know. She gave the best sugars and always told staff she loved them. Rhonda would ask for her friends to be brought around her so that she could play her tambourine and sing for them. Rhonda’s love for music was fun, classic and always energized, making all around her get into a fun mood. You could hear staff saying, “shake it Rhonda”. Her love for Tina Turner, Elvis, all the classics. One of her favorites was Proud Mary. Once you seen and heard Rhonda play her tambourine and sing, you could never hear the song without forever remembering Rhonda. We were blessed to have this perfectly unperfect soul in our lives. Rhonda would tell stories of her siblings. Giving a small glimpse of growing up and the love she felt for her family. She loved her momma’s fried chicken. Rhonda touched more lives with her being her than most will ever experience. We lost our grandma, jive turkey, “babysitter”, we lost a little bit of our hearts. But heaven gained a new member to the choir with tambourines.

Cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory. A celebration of life gathering/memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial of ashes will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington at a later date. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Terry C. Williams

Terry C. Williams, 64, of Canton passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Sunset Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 26th, 1961 in Canton to Leroy and Coralie (Willson)Williams, they preceded him in death along with his step father Richard Harkness who raised him. Also preceding him in death were his son Jared “Jare Bear” Williams, brothers Danny, Lanny and Joey Williams, Debbie ‘Burrows’ Williams his first wife and mother to his older boys and brother-in-law Harry Rumler.

He is survived by his oldest son Jake Williams of Canton and granddaughter Tinleigh of St. Charles, Travis Williams of Canton and grandson Trenten along with sister Lori Rumler of Canton and niece Jessica (Wesley) Kimbrough and great niece and nephew Brooklyn and Bostyn, nephew Joey (Sarah) Rumler of Pekin and great nephew Bryson as well as brother Shawn Harkness (Jen) of Huntington IN and great nephews and great niece Andy (Shelby) Harkness and family, Shelby (Jake) Hansen and family and Brady Harkness all of Indiana along with niece Charity (Tovi) Beoletto of Farmington and great nephew and niece Tovin and Trulee. Also surviving are a maternal aunt Rosalee Doherty of California and Paternal uncle Ronnie Harkness of London Mills.

Terry was a lover of all types of music and could be found humming and singing tunes of any kind of music and often times dancing too. He had a love for motorcycles and motorcycle memorabilia and also was a collector of pocket knives. Terry didn’t know a stranger and could carry on a conversation with anyone. He had a deep love for his family and was a lover of life and lived every day to its fullest.

Memorial service to be held at a later date. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton is in charge of cremation rites. A burial of his ashes will be held at White Chapel Memory Gardens.

To leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Shelba J. Franklin

Cuba- Shelba J. Franklin, 87, of Cuba passed away at 6:27 AM Saturday January 24, 2026 at the home of her son.

She was born October 31, 1938 at Canton the daughter of John F. and Mable (Steele) Taylor. She first married Willis Archdale and later married Bill Franklin. Surviving are four children, Thomas Archdale of Cuba, Jeff Archdale of Lewistown, Tim Archdale of Cuba, and Carol Swanson of LeRoy, one sister, Wanda Mae Estrada of Utah, 12 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, three brothers, and two sisters.

Shelba was retired and had worked as a CNA for Clayberg Nursing Home and Graham Hospital. She loved and cherished her children and grandchildren.

Cremation will be accorded. There are no services scheduled. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at henrylange.com.

Rick Jett

Ricky A. Jett, 67, of Norris, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on January 8, 1959 in Canton to Gary and Norma (Jenkins) Jett. They preceded him in death.

Surviving is his significant other, Debra Schraub, two children, Jeremy (Brandy) Jett, Jessica (Matt) Fluder, one brother, Donald “Dean” (Heather) Jett, two sisters, Terry (Guy) Reith, Kim (Larry) Murphy and six grandchildren, Katherine, Brooklyn, Julianna, Adalynn, Brycen and Brynlee.

Ricky worked as a mechanic at Jett’s Kawasaki in Canton retiring in 2012. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed dune buggies, music and tinkering on all of his toys. He could easily be found doing mechanical work at his house to help out his friends and family. He and Debbie would spend weekends at his camper at the Fulton County Conservation Area.

Cremation rites have been accorded in accordance with his wishes through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. An update will be posted when the schedule has been set.

Memorial contributions may be made the American Cancer Society.

To leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

James F. Mistic

James F. Mistic, 64, of Canton, passed away on January 21, 2026 at his residence. He was born on August 18, 1961 in Canton to Frank and Lila (Pyle) Mistic. Jim married Tina Slaight on July 21, 2007 in Canton. She survives along with three children; Mandy (Justin) Wedig of Washington, IL, Kyle (Alyssa) Dirksen of Canton and Cory (Elizabeth McClay) Dirksen of St. David, two brothers; Dan (Helen) Mistic of Texas and Mark Mistic of East Peoria, one sister Patty (Mick) Davis of Peoria and three grandchildren; Sophie, Brennan and Mackensie Wedig.

Jim worked at Caterpillar Incorporated. He was an outdoorsman, loved fishing, and his dogs. He enjoyed old Western and Bruce Lee movies.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Kathleen A. McCarthy

Kathleen A. McCarthy, 68, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Graham Hospital in Canton.

She was born on March 14, 1957, in Champaign, Illinois, to Charles and Barbara (Jackson) McCarthy. They preceded her in death.

Surviving is her brother, Charles (Debbie) McCarthy of Canton; one niece, Megan (John) Goss of Denver, Colorado; and one nephew, Michael (Brittany) McCarthy of Tega Cay, South Carolina.

Kathleen worked for Fulton County Abstract for several years, later for Farmington Bank, and retired from Morton Community Bank. She was an avid animal lover and devoted her heart and support to family, friends, and the community. Kathleen was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton.

Cremation rites have been accorded in accordance with her wishes through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ruby Rescue. To leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

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Misty R. “Mimi” Vaughn

Misty R. “Mimi” Vaughn, 50, of Lewistown, passed away at 1:05 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on September 20, 1975 in Canton, IL, to Leonard and Roberta (Rowley) Vaughn.

She is survived by three brothers, Timothy (Vera) Vaughn, Robert (Dawn) Vaughn, and Jason (Brittany) Vaughn; one sister, Christine (Floyd) Deushane; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Mimi was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. She also enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her family.

Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Raymond G. “Gene” Snyder

Raymond G. “Gene” Snyder, 89, of Canton, passed away on January 18, 2026 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born on December 11, 1936 in Lincoln, IL, to Raymond and Eileen (Schroeder) Snyder. Ray married Virginia Urbanc on March 29, 1985 in Peoria. She survives along with two sons: Mark of Ohio and Scott of Florida, five grandchildren: Nicholas, Zachary (Lisa), Chelsea, Brittany and Connor, two great-grandchildren: Joseph and Jaimie: brother, Gary (Mary) of Kenosha, WI, two nieces: Cori and Rachel, and special friend Lisa Flier.

Ray was predeceased by an infant daughter, Diana Lynn. He was baptized at Methodist Episcopal Church in New Holland, IL. He graduated from Manual High School in Peoria. He was an enlisted Army veteran, serving from August 1955, to July, 1958. Ray retired from Caterpillar in 1992 with 37-1/2 years of service.

He enjoyed winters at Lake Okeechobee in Florida and was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, January 26, 2026 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Visitation will be held from 1:30-3:30 pm on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Burial of ashes will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Canton.

Memorials can be made to Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. To view Ray’s DVD or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Becky W. Hollis

Becky Wiard Hollis passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, on September 20, 1944, to Hobart Franklin and Helen Davies Batdorf. Hobart gave his live in service to our country during WWII when Becky was very young. Becky was then raised by Helen Davies and Charles Lemuel Wiard and grew up in Centerburg, a vibrant and feisty beauty and first met the love of her life, C. David (Dave) Hollis in elementary school, who also grew up in the area.

Becky attended Otterbein University in Westerville, OH majoring in music and business, and was a member of Sigma Alpha Tau sorority. She was proud to be a 60-year member of Eastern Star.

Becky followed Dave to The Ohio State University and was elected sweetheart of his fraternity, Delta Theta Sigma. They were married following graduation on August 20, 1967.

Becky obtained her degree in education and became a teacher and eventually served as a respected librarian in multiple communities in Nebraska, Illinois and Vermont. No matter where she and Dave lived, Becky’s mantra was “go out and meet people”. She loved to host gatherings and was known for her quick wit and devotion to her two sons, Brad and Todd who are both Eagle Scouts. As a passionate sports fan, Becky was often seen proudly wearing Ohio State apparel.

After 45 years away, Dave and Becky returned to rural Mount Vernon, Ohio, where they were warmly welcomed back by friends and the community they cherished. There, they celebrated their 50th anniversary with a reunion surrounded by their family, over fifty friends that attended their wedding back in 1967, and nearly everyone from their wedding party.

Becky is survived by sons Brad (Erin) Hollis and Todd (Anne) Hollis; and grandchildren Noah, Caleb, Alina and Meg Hollis. Preceding her in death were her husband Dave, parents Charles Lemeul and Helen Davies Wiard, Hobart Franklin Batdorf, and brother Chuck Wiard.

Arrangements for a Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held at a future date in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Donations can be made in honor of Becky at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in gratitude for the people that took such great care of her. Select designation OSF Hospice at. https://www.osfhealthcare.org/foundation/donate-now

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

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

Steven E. Smith

Steven E. Smith, 73, of Canton, passed away at 4:20 PM on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1953 in Peoria IL, to Perry and Donna (Carpenter) Smith.

He is survived by one daughter Barbar Jo; two granddaughters; four brothers, Ronald Robinson,  Denny Robinson, Bruce Robinson, and Andrew Ewing; one sister, Vicki Sayer; and significant other, Ramona Johnson. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Randall Robinson; and one grandson.

Steven was a janitor at the Canton Y.M.C.A. He was also a Veteran of the United States Army.

Cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Cindy Lou Vance

Cindy Lou Vance, 62, of Pekin, passed away at Carle Methodist Hospital, in Peoria, at 8:04 a.m., on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born March 5, 1963, in Pekin, Illinois, to Louis and Alberta (Allen) Vance.

Cindy is survived by her life partner, of 41 years, Lisa Gerard; siblings: Ruth Sondag, of Manito, Dorothy Brienen, of Pekin, Jean Vance, Ronald Vance, and Helen Seal, all of Manito, Roger Vance of Missouri, Danny Vance of Okinawa, Japan, Loretta Ferguson, of Pekin; adopted sister, Becky Peplow, of Manito; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters: Beverly Hardin and Marcella Vance.
Cindy was raised in Manito 1st Baptist Church. She loved meeting with her family for lunches on Friday. She was the baby of her siblings and was adored by her family. She rose through the ranks of Pizza Hut for thirty years, before retiring as Area Manager. She later owned and operated Bert’s Hot Stuff Pizza, in Manito, with her sister, Loretta.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date at Meadowlawn Cemetery, in Manito.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carle Health Hospice. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Maas-Hurley Funeral Home, in Manito is in charge of arrangements.