Rose M. Rushford

Rose M. Rushford 97 of Canton,IL. passed away April 10,2026 at The Village at Farmington. She was born on July 10,1928 in Rapatee, IL., a daughter of Charles and Merle (McCoy) Daley. Rose was married to Dr. Irwin Rushford.

Preceded her in death was one brother Ray Daley and sister Barb Meyers.

Surviving are her children Toni (Bob) Rockhold and Charles (Jane) Rushford; four grandkids Jason (Brittany) Rockhold, Jessie Rushford, Nick Rockhold, Clayton Rushford; six great-grandkids Emma, Addison, Rylynn, Ainsley ,Mason, Quinn; her special friend Etta.

Rose owned and operated Lee Rose in Canton for over fifty years. She loved gardening and cooking.

Cremation rites will be entrusted with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Burial of ashes will be at a later date in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Memorials can be made to Fulton County Humane Society or to the Fulton-Mason County Women’s Crisis Service.

Dorothy A. Naumann,

Dorothy A. Naumann, 99, of Canton, formerly of Yates City, passed away at 6:13 p.m., on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Red Oak Memory Care in Canton.

Dorothy was born July 17, 1926, to John and Mary (Semptner) Crocker. She married Paul Naumann on September 17, 1945, in Chillicothe. He preceded her in death in 1973.

Dorothy is survived by one son, Allan (Dotty) Naumann of Elmwood; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert Naumann; and one grandchild.

Dorothy’s helped her husband with his business, Paul’s Lights, Sight, and Sound until after his death. She then went to work at Crocker Implement in Henry. She then was a secretary for Yates City School for 19 years.

Dorothy was a lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where she served as director of religious education for 40 years, lector and minister of Holy Communion, member of Altar Rosary, and parish secretary for 57 years.

Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, April 17, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elmwood. Burial will immediately follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in rural Elmwood.

Memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elmwood.

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

George H. Kenney

George H. Kenney, 86, of Canton, passed away on April 9,2026 at his residence. He was born on August 20, 1939 in Pekin to Everett B. and Matria (Lee) Kenney. George married Kay Pemble on March 12, 1960 in Canton. She survives along with their son Everett (Renai) Kenney of Canton, daughter-in-law Marceline Kenney of Canton, six grandchildren; Tyler Kenney, Chantel Hoerr, Justine Richardson, Travis Ewing, Brandon Kenney and Ryan Kenney and fifteen great-grandchildren.

George was preceded in death by his parents, one son George E. Kenney, four brothers, Orville, Paul, Dale and David and one sister Donna Williams.

George worked at Caterpillar INC. for 32 years, retiring in 1992.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton, where visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. 

Eugene Hood

Bernard Eugene Hood, 70, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday April 11, 2026 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

He was born October 16, 1955 at Canton, the son of Bernard and Darlene (Heffren) Hood. Survivors include one daughter, Michelle (Joe) Cagle of Havana, two grandchildren, Blake and Carison Cagle, and two brothers, Ronnie Hood of Lewistown, and Rickey (Donna) Hood of Cuba. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation will be accorded and a graveside service with burial of ashes will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown at a later date. Henry-Lange Memorial Home will announce the date and time. Memorial contributions may be made to his daughter, Michelle Cagle.

Christopher J. Deushane

Christopher J. Deushane, 65, formerly of St. David and Moline, passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon, surrounded by the love of his brother and sister, after months of fighting illness after illness at OSF Medical Center and OSF Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital in Peoria. He was born on June 23, 1960 in Canton to Lawrence and Mary (Delmastro) Deushane.

Surviving are his mother, Mary of St David, brother, Michael Deushane of Fairview, sister, Lisa McCluskey of Harrison, TN, nieces, Mary Sherbert, Elizabeth McCluskey, Erin McCluskey, great niece, Emery Newport, Great nephew, Sirr Caldwell and Joseph Sehon. His father and brother, David, preceded him in death.

Chris was a talented musician, and took great pride in having been a member of the Moline Boys Choir. He was deeply religious, spending hours each day immersed in his Bible. He loved Si Fi Movies and collecting CDs and albums of his favorite bands.

He is at peace and his body restored as he sits at the feet of Jesus.

The entire team at OSF Saint Francis in Peoria was amazing. Their compassion was truly unparalleled.

Rest easy, son and brother. We love you and will see you one day.

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

Memorials may be made to the Moline Boys Choir.

To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Joseph Orval Burkiett

Joseph Orval Burkiett, 80, of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on September 27, 1945 in Canton to Joseph W. and Verna (Botts) Burkiett.

He married Edna Vanderpool on January 22, 1966 in Exeter, MO. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Joseph E. (Annette) Burkiett of Fairview, Corinna (Christopher) Walters of Wee-Ma-Tuk, brothers, Dennis (Joyce) Burkiett of Fairview, Albert (Teresa) Burkiett of AR, Stephen (Margie) Burkiett of Fairview, Tom (Lydia) Burkiett of FL, Andrew Burkiett of Fairview, sister, Rachel (Scott) Yerly of Fairview, grandchildren, Joseph T., Tara, Alexis, Madison, Jace, great grandchild, Kassidy and great great grandchild, Fletcher and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Samuel and David and one grandson, Brandon Swise.

Joe worked for Midland Coal and was also a self-employed farmer throughout the Fairview area. He is the current Fairview Township Road Commissioner serving for over 30 years. He was a member of the Coal Creek Bible Church where he served as an Elder. He enjoyed mushrooming, fishing, and watching wildlife. Edna and Joe had a passion for traveling.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton at 3 pm. The Rev. Jacob Tourtillott will officiate. A visitation will be held from 1-3 pm at the funeral home on Sunday also.

A private burial of his ashes will be held at the Coal Creek Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Faith Bible Camp or to Coal Creek Bible Church.

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Norma J. Williams

Norma Jean Dutton (Lofton) Williams, age 88, of Havana, Illinois passed away on the morning of 04/08/2026, at her home from natural causes.

Norma Jean was born on May 25, 1937, in Astoria, Illinois to John and Esther Baum Dutton of Bluff City, Illinois. Norma was a graduate of Rushville High School in 1955. Norma received her CNA license from Spoon River College. After she graduated from high school she began working at the Illinois Secretary of State until her first daughter was born. For several years she was a stay home mother and housewife, a job she found rewarding. Later in life she worked for the Mason County Health Department, Home Health Care Division, until she retired.
Surviving family members are Pamela (Steve) Burget of Astoria, Illinois, a daughter Krista (Jeff) Wilcoxen, of Easton, Illinois, her son Jonathan (Amy) Willams, of St. Louis, Missouri. She leaves behind several grandchildren, Audrey (Zack) Berning, Laura Adams, Jessica (Tyler) Duncan, Dustin Adams, Daniel Adams, and Karissa Wilcoxen. Great grandchildren Eli, Lailan, Mailee, Graitan and baby Berning is on the way.
Preceding her in death was her first husband Kenneth Lofton, parents John and Esther Dutton, her beloved daughter Kendra Lofton Adams, her second husband John L. Williams, and her sister Dorothy Weaver.
Norma Jean was a lifelong Christian who was a member of the Havana Southern Baptist Church. For a time Norma attended the Grace Baptist Church. Norma in her younger years was also a member of the Eastern Star.
Norma enjoyed singing and playing the piano for church. She was church choir leader for several years. Norma enjoyed being an artist. She dabbled in several mediums, pen and ink, oils, pastels, and China painting.
Norma loved sharing memories about growing up in Bluff City. Norma would often reminisce about her own childhood and would tell stories of her children’s younger years. Norma was an avid word search enthusiast and enjoyed reading the Bible. She loved spending time with her family and staying home. Norma attended church and went to her Bible study group regularly. Norma’s favorite hymn was "How Great Thou Art” and scripture was Matthew 19:26 “But Jesus looked at them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Norma was diligent to write down all the deaths and births of family members in her Bible.
Norma will be remembered for her faith in the Lord. One thing about Norma she would not hesitate to tell others she was a Christian. Norma loved gardening and especially her flowers. Norma mowed her yard and kept an immaculate home until God decided it was time for her to rest.
Graveside services will be on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 am Laurel Hill Cemetery. Afterwards fellowship and meal will be held at the Havana Southern Baptist Church to celebrate Norma’s journey to Heaven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Havana Southern Baptist Church at 425 N. Pearl in Havana.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.