Susan J. Behrends

Susan Joan Behrends, 71, of Tremont, IL, passed away at 2:50 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. She was born on August 19, 1954 in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Gerald and Goldie (Aper) Burlingame.

She is survived by one son; Bradley (and Brittany) Behrends of Pekin, IL, four sisters; Karen (and Jeff) Abernathy of Lewistown, IL, Lois (and Bill) Farquhar of Blandinsville, IL, Emily (and Larry) Mustread of Bowling Green, KY, and Carol (and Jeff) Hillyer of Table Grove, IL, and one brother; Charles Burlingame of Ipava, IL.

Susan is preceded in death by her parents and one brother; Duane Burlingame.

Susan was Marketing Support Representative at RK Dixon Co. in Peoria, IL. She also worked at Independence Media in Peoria, as a Marketing Consultant. She was a real estate agent in Lincon, IL working at Werth & Associates for Century 21.

She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Hartsburg, Tremont United Methodist Church and the Pekin First United Methodist Church. Susan enjoyed crafting, the outdoors, shopping, spending time with friends and family and breakfast of all kinds.

Services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Cremation rites will be accorded after the service.

Eugene Bainter

Eugene Bainter, 79, of Lewistown, passed away at 8:43 pm Friday April 10, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

He was born September 30, 1946 at Canton, the son of C. Leo and R. Jean (Henderson) Bainter. Survivors include two sisters, Marjorie Easley of Morton, and Mary Cox of Canton, numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Eugene worked many years at Microsonics in California and later retired from Star Transport.

A graveside service will be held at 11 am Friday April 17, 2026 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude or the Lewistown Rescue Squad.

Jacqueline J. Seghi

Jacqueline J. Seghi, 92, of Canton, passed away on April 12, 2026 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born on April 8, 1934 in Canton to Robert and Ruth (Hackney) Duffield. Jacqueline married Fred Seghi on February 10, 1956 in Canton. He survives along with two children; Gina (DJ) Johnson of Farmington and Todd Seghi of Bloomington, two sisters; Beverly Lawver of Canton and Joan (Chuck) McGuire of Normal, two grandchildren; Caleb (Jeana) Johnson and Emily Johnson, two great-grandchildren; Corbin Johnson and Ansley Johnson and nieces and nephews.

Jacqueline was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Connie L. Seghi, sister Scheralyn Lynch and brother Robert Duffield

She first worked at Lewis Pharmacy in Canton and retired from Canton School District #66 as a teacher aide at Eastview Elementary. She enjoyed shopping, lunch and gardening. She loved spending time with her family.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private burial of ashes will take place at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Parlin-Ingersoll Library in Canton.

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Richard A. Mason,

Richard A. Mason, 71, of Warden, IL, formerly of Canton, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Alton Hospital.

He was born on July 21, 1954 in Canton to Victor and Barbara (Meece) Mason. They preceded him in death.

Surviving is his companion of 26 years, Dean Hofman and Richard’s sister, Sue (Keith) Freiley of Canton.

He was also preceded in death by one sister, Lu Probyn.

Richard worked in the Pharmacy Benefits field for several insurance companies retiring in 2018 from Express Scripts. He enjoyed doing advanced cross word puzzles and making latch hook rugs. He was an accomplished pianist and traveled with Dean throughout the world.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11 am, at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. There will be no visitation.

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to PBS.

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Beverly David

Beverly David, 84, of Liverpool, passed away, Thursday, April 9, 2026, at her home.

She was born on February 25, 1942, to Arnold and Sylvia Rilea. She was a member of the Little Sisters Square Dance Group. They traveled for dances to Chicago WLS Radio Station ad she loved every minute of it.

Beverly married Martin David in July 22, 1957, they later divorced and she married Russell David on May 17, 1986. He passed away on December 21, 2022. Also preceding her in death were her parents, daughter Linda David, grandson Matthew Hawf, sons Kevin David, Greg David, three brothers, Larry Rick, and Fred, two sisters Judy and Lowane, one step son Dean, step grandson, David, and step granddaughter, Danyel Riley.

Beverly is survived by son, Karl (Marianna) David of Texas, daughter Christine (Tim) VanMiddlesworth of Canton, two step daughters, Cindy and Patty, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, two great great grandsons, several step grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

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

Beverly was a member of His River of Life Church in Liverpool where a memorial funeral will be held for Beverly and Russell on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to His River of Life Church in Liverpool.

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.