Edwin R. Bubb

Edwin R. Bubb, 75, of Quincy, IL passed away on November 18, 2025 in Quincy.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in the Vermont Cemetery in Vermont, IL. Reverend Robert Greene and Steve Weaver will be officiating.

Edward “Ed" Locke Jr.

Edward “Ed” William Locke Jr. 76, of Canton, went to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Ed was born to Edward Sr. and Donna (Phillips) Locke of Canton, August 30, 1949. His life’s journey began early when he met the love of his life, Pam Meyers, at age 13. They were united in marriage on April 19, 1969.

Ed proudly served his country in the Air Force Reserve with the 182nd Tactical Air lift Wing in Peoria for six years. He and Pam shared love of God by teaching Pre-K Sunday School together for many years at Evangelical Free Church. He loved God and lived his life faithfully.

Ed was known as a hard worker in the masonry field for over five decades. He started his career at Taylor Tile before establishing his own business, E&P Masonry. He then spent 53 dedicated years working for Otto Baum.

He served as the President of the Fulton County Riding Club for several years, where he enjoyed flag, plug, and barrel competitions. He loved hunting and fishing, and took joy in teaching those skills to all his grandchildren. Recently, he fulfilled a lifelong dream by going on a bear hunt with his son and grandsons. Ed cherished his retirement, spending time playing with his great-grandchildren.

Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Pam Locke, with whom he shared a beautiful life since they were teenagers. He was a devoted father to his children: Stacie (Todd) Randall and Ryan (Michelle) Locke. He was a proud grandfather to grandchildren: Dylan (Katie) Randall, Jake Randall, Luke (Hannah) Randall, Will (Bailey) Randall, Cassie (Dalton) Miller, Shaylynn (Kaidn) Hasselbacher. Ed was blessed with great-grandchildren- Amelia, Hudson, Waylon, Knox, and Colt- and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Rosanna. He is also survived by his beloved puppy, “Lucy”, whom he spoiled endlessly. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, John Phillips, his brother, Don (Nancy) Locke, and his sister, Barb Bryant, and several nieces and nephews.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law, Sharon Phillips, and his own mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary and Bill Meyers, whom he considered his own.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Evangelical Free Church in Canton. Graveside services and burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Greenwood Cemetery, where Pastors Matt Spangler and Brandon Theobald will officiate. Memorials can be made to the Evangelical Free Children’s Ministry. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Harry “Al” Gienow

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Harry “Al” Gienow, 88, formerly of Trivoli, passed away on November 17, 2025 at the Renaissance Care Center in Canton. He was born on August 12, 1937 in Peoria to Harry E. and Betty (Holp) Gienow. Al married Margaret Best on July 14, 1959 in Peoria. She survives along with three children; Christopher Gienow, Linda VanDyke and Debrah Bramble, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Preceding Al in death were his parents, one son Andrew Gienow, one brother Tony Gienow, and two sisters; Margaret Stancil and Mary Kalebaugh.

Al retired as a wire drawer from Keystone Steel and Wire in Bartonville. He was a founding member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bartonville, Knights of Columbus, German/American Society, Illinois Master Gardner and a former Volunteer Firefighter for Bartonville Fire Department. He was also a Navy Reserve veteran.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. Memorials can be made to the St. Anthony’s building fund. To leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Robert E. White

Robert E. White, 84, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Monmouth Rehab and Nursing Center in Monmouth, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 18, 1940, in Avon to Robert L. and Alzaida (Berry) White. They preceded him in death, along with his brother, James White, and his nephew, James White Jr.

He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer White of Farmington and Sheila (Eric “Arnie”) Powell of Alexis, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam era. He later worked for Keystone Steel and Wire, retiring after 39 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, gardening, and socializing with friends and neighbors. He was also a lifelong farmer.

Robert will be remembered as a hardworking, good-natured man who never hesitated to lend a hand. His quiet strength, steady presence, and friendly spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff of Monmouth Rehab and Nursing for their loving and compassionate care of Robert.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. A visitation will be held two hours prior at the funeral home. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton with military honors.

Memorials may be made to Monmouth Rehab and Nursing or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research.

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

Virginia "Ginnie" M. Earhart

Virginia Margaret (Donaho) Earhart of San Diego, CA, age 90, passed away peacefully at home in San Diego on November 10, 2025.

Virginia—“Ginnie” to her friends—was born in 1934 in St. David, Illinois, the third of six children and only daughter of Melvin Clark Donaho (1903–74) and Lillie Julia (Tozier) Donaho (1910–93).

Ginnie grew up in and around Havana, IL, where she met her high school sweetheart, H. Byron Earhart. They were married in 1956, a few years after graduating from Havana HS. As Byron pursued his PhD, the young couple lived in Chicago (1956–62) and Sendai, Japan (1962–65), sparking a lifelong interest in Japanese culture. After settling in Kalamazoo, MI, Virginia resumed her own studies in 1973, receiving a Masters of Education from Western Michigan University in 1978. For 25 years, she taught kindergarten through second grade at Bangor Elementary School (Bangor, MI), where she challenged and inspired hundreds of children to do and be their best. She and Byron retired to San Diego in 1999 to be closer to their grandchildren. She devoted her retirement years to traveling, crafting, bridge, and compiling and editing the Earhart-Donaho Family Cookbook. She planned for Christmas year-round and loved bringing the whole family together to celebrate holidays. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church of Rancho Bernardo, CA.

She is survived by her husband Byron; sons Kenneth (Florence Fong) and David (Susumu Kamimura) of San Diego, CA, and Paul (Mary Minor) of Portland, OR; grandchildren Michelle Bearheart (Jack Bearheart) and Adrienne Earhart of San Diego, and Bryce Earhart and Dylan Earhart of Portland, OR; and great grandchild Asa Bearheart of San Diego. Predeceased by brothers Melvin, Waldo, Kermit, and Timothy Donaho, she is survived by brother Terry Donaho of Decatur, IL and numerous nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.

Online tributes can be posted to https://www.hurleyfh.com. Private graveside service and interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havana, Illinois.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Linda C. May

Lewistown- Linda C. May, 82, of Lewistown passed away at 7:19 PM Saturday November 15, 2025 at Graham Hospital in Canton.

She was born January 4, 1943 at Canton the daughter of Ernest J. and Nelda (Shawgo) Brush. She married Paul May September 12, 1959 at Lewistown. He survives along with three children, Lori (Kenneth) Ford of Lewistown, Suzy (Roger) Nelson of Lewistown, and Nick May of South Dakota, eight grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren, and one brother, Gary (Pat) Brush of Ipava. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one great-great grandchild.

Linda was a homemaker and worked as a beautician for many years. Linda enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events, and drinking Pepsi.

A visitation will be held from 12 noon until 2 PM Wednesday November 19th at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation and burial of ashes will be at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lewistown Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be made at henrylange.com.

Daniel Scott

Daniel R. Scott, 71, of East Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on November 11, 2025 with his wife of 51 years by his side. He was born on December 31, 1953, in Peoria, IL. He was a devoted husband to Linda G Scott and a dedicated father to Michelle (John) Scott, Marsha (Scott) Kelsey, and Shane (Kortnee) Scott. He was a loving grandfather to Joseph, Michael (Emily), Cydney, Brittney, London (Xavier), and Kasia. And he was a doting great-grandfather to Sawyer, Lilian, Fletcher, Lucy, Ilana, Zoey, and Xamira.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Ronald & Betty Scott. He leaves to cherish his memories with his siblings: Steve (Karen) Scott, Rhonda (Jim) Kendall, Brian (Carla) Scott, and Bruce Scott; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He played football throughout high school and his love for golf was something he shared with his mom. He married his love, Linda, on January 19, 1974. Dan was hard-working and dedicated. He retired at the ripe age of 49 from Caterpillar. He was involved with the EP softball league; always being a coach to his daughters. In later years, he was always on the sidelines and the loudest supporter for all of us! His hobbies and interests helped define who he was. He was known to be an artist and a Vikings fan. He enjoyed sudoku, puzzles with the grands, as well as spending time motorcycling, playing softball, working on cars, remodeling homes, and being a grandpa.

Though Dan may not have liked being the center of attention, he deserves to have his long years of fatherly love honored – a small article doesn’t even touch the man he was! He was a strong-willed, stubborn man that left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He was a man with a heart of a lion that fought a courageous battle against all the health issues for years to be here for us longer. Most of all, he was “Superman” to his family. He would confidently proclaim “I can do anything, I’m Superman”; the only thing he never did do was fly. He was the strongest pillar of his family, the one who kept everyone together. He was the “go-to” man. He supported everyone with anything. He was whatever anyone needed him to be. He could be a welder, an electrician, a construction worker, a mechanic, a plumber, a teacher, a comedian, and anything else someone might need. It didn’t matter what the situation, he would be there and do what needed to be done. He may not have been able to fly like Superman, but he will always be remembered as a hero by those who loved him most.

Dan will be missed by family, friends, and extended family members dearly. We find comfort in knowing that our Dad’s legacy lives on through us and the lessons he taught, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever.

His Celebration of life will be on December 27, 2025, at 2 pm at Raber Packing in West Peoria. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Leukemia Research Foundation or American Heart Association.

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