Dixie E. “Doc” Bruketta

Dixie E. “Doc” Bruketta, 86, of Norris, passed to eternal rest with Jesus at 11:30 pm April 28, 2026 at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on November 2, 1939 in Canton to Roy and Minerva (Dick) Slater. She married George Bruketta on May 27, 1961 in Canton.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, George, children; Donald (Iona) Bruketta of Canton and Teresa (Paul) Case of Springfield, OH, grandchildren; Scotty Bruketta, Jennifer McLaren, Seth (Davanna) Bruketta, Janice Ogden, Brittany French, Hannah (Allen) Craycraft, McKenzie Lewis, Caleb Biddle, great-grandchildren; Wesson Wyatt, Willow McLaren, Ja’Mere, Emmett French, Alayna Bruketta, siblings; Paula Julien of Epping NH, John Slater of Bushnell, sister-in-law Sandra Slater of Ipava, brother-in-law James Cantrall of Smithfield, several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother Roy Slater, sisters; Virgina Cantrall, Dora Hisey and Betty Ackerson.

She graduated from Cuba High School in 1957 and attended Browns business school in Peoria. She worked as a clerk at Bruketta and Sons Coal Company.

She was a lifelong member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Canton.

She loved her family, tending to her flowers, reading, baking, gnomes and her cats.

Services will be held at 11am, Friday, May 8, 2026 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton, where visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Norris Cemetery in Norris. Memorials can be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.

A luncheon will follow the burial at Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton.

To view Dixie’s DVD or to leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Marilee Casper

Marilee Casper, 87 of Canton, IL passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Methodist Carle Health in Peoria, Illinois. She was born on November 20, 1938 in Ipava, IL. to Harley and Margaret (Ashton) Atwater. She married James Casper in 1959, he preceded her in death.

Marilee is survived by her son, Mike (Beth) Casper of Mt. Pulaski, IL.; Two grandchildren, Haley and Bowen Casper; five great-grandchildren, Gavin, Gwyn, Kaiden, Gracie, and Willa; and one brother Jerry Atwater of Ipava. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Casper, daughter Cara Sue Casper; three brothers, Arlan Atwater, Terry Atwater, Bob Atwater; one sister Martha Dell Bloyd.

Marilee worked at Mid America National bank as a bookkeeper for 30 years, and she was a member of the First Christian Church of Canton, IL.

A memorial service will be on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00AM at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL with a visitation one hour prior. Bill Leitze will officiate the service. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Canton, IL. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Russell Howard Taylor

Russell H. Taylor, age 70 of Bardolph, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Countryside Care Center in Macomb, IL, with loved ones by his side. He was born on October 12, 1955 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Nial and Pauline (Miller) Taylor.

He is survived by his two brothers; John Taylor of Abingdon, Illinois and Marvin Taylor of Macomb, four sisters; Connie Starbuck, Edna Taylor, Peggy (Willie) Jones, all of Macomb, and Ruby (Keith) John of Oquawka, Illinois, special nieces and nephews and his special longtime friend, Angie Dodds of Macomb.

Russell was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, two infant sisters and his sister-in-law Sue Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his best “fur friend” Frankie (Dude) Taylor whom had his own Facebook page.

He graduated High School in Bardolph, Illinois. Russell attended church at Industry Assembly of God in Industry, Illinois. He ran a corn cob business in Abingdon and a hog confinement for Don Brown for several years. Russell drove a truck over the road for 40 years working for different companies. He built a lake house from the ground up with help from friends and family.

He enjoyed taking his pontoon boat out and fishing. Russell was known for being an all around handyman. He will be greatly missed by all those who held him dear.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Shawgo Memorial Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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'Barbra Jill' Wiek'

Barbra Jill Wiek, 76, of Canton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at graham Hospital in Canton.

She was born on March 28, 1950 in Canton to Carl and Irene (Dry) Wild. They preceded her in death along with one brother, Ronald Wild.

Surviving is her step daughter, Colleen Fekkers, step son, Dan Wiek, one brother, Dan Wild and two step grandchildren, Zachary and Baileigh.

She worked as an office manager for a contractor and was a member of the Vining Lutheran Church in Vining, Minnesota.

Cremation rites will be accorded with Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A burial of her ashes will be held at along with a graveside service will be held at Lutheran Cemetery in Vining, Minnesota at a later date.

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Verna “Eileen” Marquis

Verna “Eileen” Marquis, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026 at the Farmington Village.

She was born on October 16, 1938 in Topeka, KS to Albert “Vern” and Bonnie (Butler) Tevis. She was raised on the family farm along with her siblings.

She married Frederick “Jerry” Marquis on December 10, 1955 in Melvern, KS.

He preceded her in death on March 13, 2026. Also preceding her in death is her parents and one son, Richard Marquis.

She leaves behind her children, Jeri (Clif) O’Brien, Tony (Terrie) Marquis, six grandchildren, Keith Marquis, Bailee O’Brien, Josh Marquis, Jason Marquis, Carlie (Justin) Rowe, Dusty Marquis and seven great grandchildren. All of whom loved her dearly.

She is also survived three siblings are Jeanie (Late Rex) Browning, Don (Kathy) Tevis and Donna (Dale) Mochamer.

Eileen worked many years in the banking industry including in Canton, Hayden County and Ottawa, KS, retiring in January of 2004.

Although we are saddened by her passing, she made this world a better place.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton.

Memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital

To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

George R. Ford

George R. Ford, 81, of Smithfield, passed away, Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born in Canton, to George H. Ford, and Frances (Anderson) Ford. They preceded him in death as well and a sister Ruth Ann Ford, and a grandson Lakota Ford.

He is survived by two sons, Daryl (Valorie) Ford of Petersburg and Darrin Ford of Bushnell, sister Charolotte (Richard) Lafary, five grandchildren, Kimberly Thomas, Shelby Ford, George C. (Kristine McQuern) Ford, Joshua Ford, and Haidyn Hale, and seven great grandchildren, Tori, Abe, Gabby, Elijah, Zachariah “Z”, George W. “Wesley”, and Easton.

First and foremost, George was a devoted father who provided for his family any way he could. He worked for Midland Coal Company as a truck driver and was a proud member of Painters District Council 58 Local 90. He loved farming the family land with his father, always on his John Deere tractors. With his sister Charlotte, he operated Golden Acres Retirement Home in Canton, where his warm stories and easy way with people left a lasting impression. Most of all, George cherished his family and every moment spent with them.

A funeral service will be held at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow at Wiley Cemetery in Ellisville.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Genevieve I. Slater

Genevieve I. Slater, 96, of Bryant, passed away on April 25, 2026 at her residence. She was born on June 14, 1929 in Canton to Charles Edward and Marie (Murphy) Rilea Sr. Genevieve first married Oscar LaVern Estes and later married Merlin W. Slater. They both preceded her in death along with her parents, seven brothers; Richard, Carroll, Gerald, Jack, Donald, Kenny and Charles Jr, and one sister Rose Bohannan.

Surviving are three daughters; Saundra Kaye (John Snater) Fontana of Sarasota, FL, Vicky (late Marc) Hess of Bryant and Cindy (Ray) Slaubaugh of Bloomington, one sister Linda Murphy of Cuba, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Genevieve worked at the Canton Overall Factory, Graham Hospital and the Maid-Rite for many years. She was formerly a member of the Farmington Moose Lodge.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Memorials can be made to Buckheart Township Rescue Squad. To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com