Elsie Janet Gobel

Elsie Janet Gobel, age 93, of Browning, Illinois passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Rushville Nursing and Rehab Center. Elsie was born September 24, 1932 in Browning, Illinois to Donald and Zelma Harris Weishaar. She was the middle child of three and grew up in the Browning area.

She married Virgil Dean Gobel on December 30, 1950 in Hickory Township Drainage Bottom. They were blessed with three children, Patricia Diane, David Lee, and Nancy Kay. She worked at Mickelberry’s, sold Avon and Dutchmaid, and worked as a flagger on road construction for Virgil while raising their children.

She dedicated over forty years of her life to Modern Woodman of America. She served as Junior Director and an Adult Chapter Coordinator where she positively impacted the lives of local children and many families. She was a leader of many fundraising projects around Browning and surrounding communities and prided herself for being part of an organization that brought families together.

Elsie was a faithful member of the Assembly Church in Browning where she and Virgil enjoyed singing as part of a group and sharing the gospel with all who gathered. They enjoyed loud family gatherings with everyone packed in their small house, sleeping wherever there was room. Her grandkids fondly remember her sharing recipes in the kitchen, especially her famous donuts and homemade pickles. When the cooking was done, she was quick to clean off the table and join a card game. She always enjoyed visiting with her neighbors, especially with her best friend Marna Maxwell and all of the friends she made throughout the years.

Elsie is survived by daughters Patricia Bucher and Nancy Cox (Daniel), her grandchildren Dale Bucher (Lorna), Nathan Bucher (Pam), Jason Bucher (Amber), Shawn Bucher (Kelli), Chris Gobel (Misty), Michelle Miller (Brett), Michael Gobel (Lindsay), Zac Cox (Elizabeth), and Nic Cox (Riley), and 16 great grandchildren.

Elsie is proceeded in death by parents Donald and Zelma Weishaar; her loving husband of 66 years, Virgil Gobel; siblings Jerry Weishaar and Elaine Stroup; son David Gobel; son-in-law Dayle Bucher; and great granddaughters Cora Zelma Bucher and Kendall Kalyn Bucher.

Elsie will be greatly missed by all of those who were blessed to have known her.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Browning United Methodist Church, Browning, Illinois. Pastor Charla Meyers will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31st, from 5-7 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Memorials in Elsie’s memory may be directed to local youth programs or Youth for Christ. Interment will be held in the Sheldons Grove Cemetery, Sheldons Grove, Illinois. Shawgo Memorial Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Sheri A. Danz-Bartlett

Sheri A. Danz-Bartlett, 56, of Canton, passed away, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born in East Peoria, to Larry Danz, and Cathy Dianne (Roy) Garr. She is preceded in death by her father Larry.

Sheri is survived by four children, Kaela (Spencer) Coonradt, Ethan Nichols, Spencer Bartlett, and Delaney Bartlett, one brother Lee Danz, and five grandchildren, Allyson, Harper, Grayson, Kolt, and Presley.

Sheri Graduated from Spoon River College School of Nursing. She worked at Graham Hospital as a nurse for 23 years. She enjoyed summertime tending her flowers, and growing a garden. Most of all Sheri loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Cremation rites will be accorded, a visitation will be held Friday, August 7, 2026 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Connie R. Danner

Connie Ree Danner, 84, of Havana, formerly of DuQuoin, Illinois, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:33 a.m. at Arcadia Care in Havana. She was born on September 5, 1941 in Kampsville, Illinois to James H. and Lida (Creason) Richardson. She married Charles R. Danner on July 13, 1964 in Bath, Illinois and he preceded her in death in 2004.

Connie is survived by her daughter, Jill Danner of Havana; grandchildren, Jami Danner of Bath and Robbie (Lindsy) Oller of Kilbourne; great-grandchildren, Carly and Jayci Frampton and Haley Waller, all of DuQuoin, and Ryleigh, Rynlee, Paisley, and Parker Oller, all of Kilbourne. Also surviving are her siblings, Barb Richardson and Robert Richardson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brothers, Wayne, Jerry, Dicky, Larry Dean, and James (Jr.) Richardson.
Connie was a longtime resident of DuQuoin until she moved to Havana 6 years ago to live with her daughter. She worked at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin as a Dietary Aide until her retirement. She was huge NASCAR fan and loved Elvis. All her grand kids were the light of her life.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Online condolences can be left for Connie’s family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Bambi R. Markley

Bambi R. Markley, 48, of Table Grove, IL, passed away at 9:32 am on Monday, July 27, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 18, 1977 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Delmar and Bonnie (Welker) Clark. Together since August of 1998, Bambi married Jamie Markley on July 4, 2009 in Table Grove. He survives.

Also surviving are four children; Quenton (and Dani) Markley of Green Bay, WI, Sadie (and J.D.) Wilson of Industry, IL, Gracie (and Mark Dennis) Markley of Wataga, IL and Rylie Markley of Table Grove, IL, grandson; Aiden Markley, parents; Delmar and Bonnie Clark of Astoria, IL, sister; Patti Clark of Rushville, IL, brother; Franki (and Ledena) Clark of Astoria, grandfather; Franklin Welker of Astoria, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is also survived by her “fur-babies”; Charlie and Lily, and her “fur-grandbabies”; Bear, Blu and Gamble.

Bambi is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother; Patricia Welker and paternal grandparents; Delmar and Barbery Clark, cousin; Kiki Kapraun and niece; Sydney Williams.

Bambi graduated from Princeville High School in 1996. She went on to work as a CNA for 26 years. She worked at several different nursing homes and facilities including Macomb Post Acute Care.

She enjoyed puzzles, coloring, and going to yard sales, where her daughters would often hear her say “It’s just a dollar”. Most of all, she loved her family and children. Bambi was always there for her children and whether it be camping trips, sporting events, etc., she could always be found taking them to these different activities.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Matthew Thiner will be officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bambi Markley Memorial Fund.

Robert L. Davis

Robert L. Davis, 58 of Canton, IL died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was born to Robert L. Davis and Linda Bell in Peoria, IL on March 9, 1968. He married Colleen (Sparks) Davis on June 14, 1991.

Surviving Robert is his wife Colleen Davis of Canton, IL; his mother Linda (Samuel) Kent of Summerfield, FL; his father Robert Lee (PJ) Davis of Lampe, Missouri; three children Anna (Jeremy Fenn) Davis of Pensacola, FL; Danielle (Jason) Mahr of Canton, IL, and Justin Davis of Canton, IL; one grandson Drake Mahr of Canton, IL; one step-brother Doug (Carry) Kent of East Peoria, IL; one sister Tamara (John) Howerton of Germantown Hills, IL; one step- sister Susan (Timothy) Adams of Macomb, IL; and one sister-in-law Jacky Kent of East Peoria, IL

He was preceded in death by his step-brother Samuel Kent.

Robert was a carpenter, often working with his hands. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting.

A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Online condolences may be made at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Lucinda “Cindy” Bishop

Lucinda “Cindy” Bishop, 70, of Wee-Ma-Tuk, passed away, Saturday, July 25, 2026. At Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago.

She was born on July 28, 1955, to Richard H. and Betty J. Shore. They preceded her in death as well as a daughter, Sara Perkins, and two sisters, JoAnn McMahill, and Karen Vendetti.

Cindy is survived by her husband of 28 years, Gary Bishop, they were married on June 6, 1998.

Also surviving are four children, Trina Derry, Tracie Lowder, Craig Bishop, and Karras (Julie) Bishop, brother Rick (Jeanine) Shore, three sisters, Judy (the late Bill) Bloom, Pam Shore, and Brenda Bryant, fourteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and her beloved yorkie, Angel.

Cindy worked in Havana at Phipps Patterns Foundry, and Poor Richards Restaurant. She later worked for TWL Aviation, at Canton Ingersoll Airport.

Cindy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and enjoyed to go shopping, tending her flowers, and being outdoors going camping with Gary. Above all else she enjoyed spending time with her family.

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

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.

Carroll Leroy Crouse

Carroll Leroy Crouse, 85, of Macomb, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 4, 1941 to Ruel Crouse and Elizabeth Williams. Carroll married Joyce Ann Goveia on September 19, 1966. She survives.

Together they had 2 children, Dave (and Brenda) Crouse of Ipava, IL and Shelly (and Jim) Herndon of Adair, IL.

They had 5 grandchildren; Cecily (and CJ Edwards) Dorsett, Eli (and Makyna) Doyle, Clay (and Kelsey) Crouse, Kylie (and Seth) Kessler and Dawson (and Jenna) Chenoweth, 6 great-grandchildren; Ariana, Jace, Kinsley and Kayson Doyle, Crew Kessler and Declan Dorsett. All of whom survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers; James, Robert, Ruel, Kenneth, Virgil and Bill, and 2 sisters; Mary and Shirly.

He is survived by 1 brother; Ron (and Nancy) Crouse of Fairview, IL and one sister; Patricia Wood of Grady, Alabama, along with many nieces and nephews.

Carroll worked at Consol Coal in Norris, IL and Buckheart Coal in Canton, before going to Caterpillar in 1968, where he spent 30 years before retiring in 1998.

He owned and operated Carroll’s Lawn Care for many years. He had a love of cutting grass and took great pride in his work. Carroll was a Lover of Sports. He was an avid LA Dodgers fan as well as the Minnesota Vikings.

In the early years he could be found on a ballfield playing slow pitch as a Bernadotte Buccaneer with his fellow Caterpillar co-workers.
He loved being on the golf course, sitting around a card table, being at a good fishing hole with his son and grandsons or driving a tractor at Herndon Farms. He was widely known for his joke telling. Carroll didn’t know a stranger.

Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Kevin Kessler will officiate. A visitation will take place from 9 to 11 am prior to the service. His final resting place will be alongside his father/mother-in-law, Weir and Eleaner Goveia in the Ipava Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by the Ipava American Legion. A meal will follow at the Ipava American Legion. Memorials can be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice or the V.A. of Galesburg, IL.