Kent D. Minor

Kent D. “Butch” Minor, 85, of Lewistown passed away at 4:55 PM Saturday October 31, 2026 at Graham Hospital emergency room.

He was born July 6, 1941 at Bath, the son of Walter and Margaret (Schaad) Minor. He married Dixie Cruser on June 26, 1966 at the First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Nick Minor of Bellefontaine, OH; one daughter, Kim (Randy) Dutton, of Florence, AL; four grandchildren, Tyler Dutton, Zachery Dutton, Cody Minor, and Jacob Minor, three great grandchildren, Layne Carson, Lily Minor, and Lexi Minor, and one sister, Sharon McNeil of Havana. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.

Butch was a coal miner for over 30 years working at Buckheart, Fidelity 11, and Industry mines. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bath and attended the First Presbyterian Church in Lewistown. Butch served on the Fulton County Fair Board and coached little league for many years. He never met a stranger and made many friends. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling with friends to play golf. Butch was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and Fighting Ilini fan.

Cremation will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held from 2-5 PM Saturday November 21st at Canton VFW Post 1984. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown. Online condolences may be made at henrylange.com.

Joe J. Mackey

Joe J. Mackey, 65, of Canton, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on November 3, 1960 in Canton to Azell Sam and Herscile (Tyler) Mackey.

He married Julia Pearson. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Jesse A.M. (Sirlene) Hibbs of Canton, Megan N. Zinser of Canton, Stephen M. (Bobbie) Pearson of Dunfermline, brother, Sammy Mackey of Canton, sisters, Lynn (Darin Dorethy) Wirebaugh of Knoxville, Anita (Monroe) Bailey of Canton, grandchildren, Tristyn Danz, Nate Danz, Aaliyah Danz, Shaun Bryan, Edward Lathrop, Kairi Lathrop, Cylus Hobbs, Zsadist Pearson, several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son James D. Danz, three brothers, Kurt Mackey, Paul Mackey, Billy Tyler and two sisters, Betty Mackey and Kelly Mackey.

Joe worked for MSD for several years and later for SC2 in Mapleton. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and pro wrestling.

Most of all Joe cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 2pm until close at Moore's Pub in Canton. It will be family friendly from 2-5pm and from 5 until close for adults only.

Memorials may be made to HeroGrow Foundation.

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

Daniel L. Gunter

Daniel Lee Gunter, 74, of Havana, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. at Mason District Hospital in Havana. Dan was born on February 14, 1952 in Canton, Illinois to Fred Gunter Jr. and Estyl Danner. He married Bonnie (Bubert) Gunter at Dickson Mounds on August 18th, 1990. She survives.

Dan is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his daughter, Shirley (Christian) Wood; his grandchildren, Elliot Holcomb and Ronin Wood; step-brother, Jeff McCombs; his cat, Jack; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dan is preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Lawrence McCombs; and his cats, Dobi and Chester.
Dan attended schools in Astoria, graduating in 1970. Dan’s first job at 13 years old was at the Subway Café in Astoria. He then went on to work at Chuck and Bill’s Bi-Rite Grocery Store until he was drafted into the US Army in 1972. Dan was stationed in Germany for 19 months, then honorably discharged in August 1974.
After arriving home, Dan went to work at Bohn Aluminum and Brass in Beardstown. He was later offered a job with Amax Coal Company in Vermont, IL as a Surveyor Helper. He later became a member of the United Mine Workers in 1977 until December 1983. After being laid off from the coal mine, Dan was offered a job at Mason District Hospital in 1984. Dan was a member of the Astoria Volunteer Fire Department from 1975 as a firefighter, Emergency Rescue Technician and EMT. He was a captain and assistant chief during his time there. After moving to Havana in 1985, Dan served on both the Havana City and Rural Fire Departments.
Dan’s memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, with a visitation two hours prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Jim Neely will officiate.
Memorial donations may be made in Dan’s name to the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be left for his family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Nicolè "Nikki" I. Lewis

Nicolè (Nikki) I. Lewis, 75, of Canton, IL passed away at her home on Friday, October 30th, 2026 at 8:20am. She was born March 29th, 1951 in Canton, IL to Orville and Ila Lewis.

Surviving Nicolè is her son, Douglas Hopkins. 3 brothers, Gerald Lewis, Glen Lewis, and Anthony Lewis. 10 nephews and nieces, Allen, David, Bridget, Brice, Adam, Jerry Jr, Aaron, Joshua, Glen Jr, and Nicholas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, John Lewis and Bill Lewis, and 1 sister, Patricia Hopkins.

Nicolè retired from AT&T after many years in service. She enjoyed woodworking, needle point sewing, and especially loved camping outdoors.

Inurnment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Tampico, IL, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Indian College Fund in her name. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Online condolences may be left at www.segwickfuneralhomes.com

Terry L. Utsinger

Terry L. Utsinger, 55, of Ellisville, passed away on November 1, 2026 at OSF St. Mary’s Hospital in Galesburg, after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on January 20, 1971 in Canton to Warren and Peggy (Steck) Utsinger Sr. He is survived by his life partner of 32 years, Laura Ward. Also surviving are two brothers; Warren Utsinger Jr. of Fairview and Ronald (Kathy) Utsinger of Ellisville and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Terry was a 1989 graduate of Spoon River Valley High School and later received an associates degree from Spoon River College. He worked at Admiral in Galesburg for 15 years. After Admiral closed he returned to working as a farmer in rural Ellisville.

Terry enjoyed spending time on the farm with Laura, and could often be found sitting outside in the shade sharing a beverage and laughs with family and friends.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Fairview Fire Protection District at 700 Carter in Fairview, IL. 61431. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Janet L. Shank

Janet L. Shank, age 84 of Quincy, Illinois, formerly of Macomb, IL, passed away at 12:05 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Sunset Home in Quincy.  She was born on February 15, 1942 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Weir and Eleaner (Schulz) Goveia.

Janet married James Shank and her survives, living in Quincy.  She is also survived by her daughter, Frances (and Dan) Reinhard of Quincy, 3 grandchildren, Ryne (and Jess) Reinhard, Randy Reinhard, and Kelsey (and Jon) Elson, 3 great-grandchildren; Petra, Cameron and Lilee, and 2 sisters; Elaine (Larry) Chambers of Bernadotte, IL and Joyce Crouse of Macomb.

Janet was preceded in death by grandson Tys Reinhard and her brother Theodore Goveia.

She worked for Hy-Vee, catering school lunches to St. Paul’s School in Macomb.  She also worked with her parents at the Parkview Restaurant in Bernadotte.

Janet was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Macomb and Ipava, IL and attended the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Quincy.  She was a member of the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL.  Kelly Ingersoll will officiate.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery, Vermont, IL.  Memorials in Janet’s memory may be given to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Macomb, IL.

Sandra Sue Uhland

Sandra Sue Uhland, 80, of Middlegrove, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at home. She was born March 8, 1946, to Hirschel L. and Viola L. (Sheets) DuBois in Canton, IL. She married Lowell V. Uhland on July 4, 1990, at the home of her parents. Lowell preceded her in death on November 2, 2008. Together they raised a daughter.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Matthew) Bobell of Middlegrove; two granddaughters, Megan Meade of Cerro Gordo, IL, and Jenna (Clayton) Burhans of Middlegrove; and two adopted granddaughters, Melody (Dillon) Morgan of Cookeville, TN, and Samantha (Noah) Shideman of Farmington. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Londynn Jo, Bellamy Matthew Robert, and Rowan Clayton Uhland Burhans; and four adopted grandsons, Blaze, Braxton, Bryce, and Bowen.

She is also survived by one aunt, Sharon (Richard) Wells of Apache Junction, AZ; two sisters-in-law, Tonie (Jim) Bowdish of Hamilton, IL, and Joye Dell Uhland of Carthage, IL.

Also surviving are the friends she called family: Bonnie, Gary, Caleb, Jacob and their families, Troy, Felicia and Parker, Jim and Nora, Kristi and Todd, Josie, and Linda.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and bonus son, Michael R. Strode.

Sue worked as the snack bar manager at Walmart in Canton for 13 years. Previously, she and her mother owned the Farmers Inn Café in Farmington, IL.

Sue enjoyed spending time at home playing Phase 10, Mexican Train Dominoes, and Dice Club with the girls she went to school with. She was an avid genealogy researcher for her family.

Cremation has been accorded, and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.