Hazel E. Scott

Hazel E. Scott, 93, of Lake Camelot, passed away, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Farmington Village in Farmington.

She was born at home in Logan Township, on September 4, 1932, to John and Grace (Riekena) Uphoff. They preceded her in death as well as a daughter LuAnn Scott, grandson Christopher Gass, brother, Kenny Uphoff, and sister Bernice Heppner.

Hazel married William Scott in 1950, they shared over 60 years of marriage before he preceded her in death 2013.

She is survived by five children, Carolyn (Larry) Gass of Peoria, John (Barb) Scott of Peoria, William (Georgia) Scott of Georgia, Cheryl (Dennis) West of Cuba, and Stan (Nancy) Scott of Lake Camelot, ten grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and a few great great grandchildren.

Hazel enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Michigan State Basketball teams. She enjoyed fishing, cooking and entertaining in her home especially hosting for holidays. Most of all Hazel enjoyed spending time and taking care of her family.

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

Lynne E. Atterberry

Lynne Ellen Atterberry, 74, of Havana, passed away at her home at 12:48 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. She was born on May 17, 1952 in Streator, Illinois to Dean and Martha (Koval) Zeigler. She married Darrell Atterberry on April 5, 1975.

Lynne is survived by her husband, Darrell of Havana; children, Korey Atterberry, Nathan (Erin) Atterberry, and Bethany Atterberry; and grandchildren, Evan, Mia, and Peyton Atterberry. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Daniel.
Lynne was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and taught for many years at Havana High School. She enjoyed quilting and reading. She especially loved her dog, Abe, her grandkids, and spending time with her family.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havana, with a visitation one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Ian Heinze will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date at Phillips Cemetery in Streator.
Memorial donations may be made in Lynne’s name to Samaritan’s Purse. Online condolences can be left for her family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene Peters

Lois Darlene Peters, of rural Brimfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Farmington Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born April 1, 1927, in Media Township in the homeplace where her mother was born. Her parents were Robert E. and Ruth E. (Harbison) Bigger. She married Heye H. Peters in Peoria on April 7, 1946. He passed away December 29, 2019.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Lou (Scott) Perrilles of rural Fairview, and Tina Marie (Stephen) Kellstadt of rural Brimfield; nine grandchildren, Heye Peters, III, Sena Peters, Lydia Perrilles, Lucas (Erin) Perrilles, Isaac Perrilles, Sophia (Caleb) Fink, Skylar (Rob) Janssen, Amelia (Tyler) Hensley, and Claudia Perrilles; one great-grand daughter, Presley Janssen; and one sister, Mary Golden of LaMesa, CA.

Preceding her in death was one son, Heye Peters, Jr; two brothers; and three sisters. She was of the Lutheran faith. Over the years, she was a faithful member of her church. She was a Sunday School teacher and active in LWML and Girl Scout leader. She was a former secretary and then a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. She had a passion for reading, quilting, and craftwork, but her greatest love was for her family and the family dogs.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. A private burial will take place at Brimfield Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

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

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

Steven R. Mottaz

Steven R. Mottaz, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at 4:35 a.m., at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, Illinois. He was born December 27, 1953, to Orin “Bud” and Roletta (Dikeman) Mottaz.

Steven met the love of his life Linda L. Bowhay in 1970, and they were married October 5, 1974. They had three children, Tim (Kim) Mottaz of Chatham IL, Brenda (Doug) Passmore of Yates City, IL, and Curt (Lynn Stegens) Mottaz of Marietta, IL. They also had one grandson, Noah Passmore.

Steven was raised in Yates City, IL, and graduated from Yates City High School in 1972. He graduated from Illinois Central College with a degree in diesel mechanics in 1974.

Steve and Linda farmed Just A Mere Farm from 1978 to 2005. They co-hosted the Farm Progress Show in 1981. They raised corn and soybeans. Steve was a brilliant mechanic and an outstanding farmer. Steve had many passions. He owned three Shelby mustangs and showed the cars in car shows. He tractor pulled for six years and go cart raced with Curt and Brenda. It brought him great joy working on the carts all week and watching his kids get a win that weekend. Steve went through a lot in his life but was always there for his family or to lend advice whether it be about farming or every day matters.

He is survived by his children; his brother, Jeff (Karen) Mottaz; his sister, Jeannine (Jim) McCullough; sister-in-law, Janet Mottaz; aunt, Rosa Simkins; cousins; and nieces and nephews.

Steve is preceded in death by his wife, Linda, on July 6, 2023. He is also preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ted; his sister, Sarah Marie; and his grandparents.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Yates City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to B.Y.E. Ambulance Service, Elmwood, Illinois.

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

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

Carol Ann Bruketta

Carol Ann Bruketta, 80, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 5:10 AM, at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.

She was born on August 14, 1946 in Canton to Carroll and Dorothy (Record) Blue.

Surviving are her children, Debbie (Mark) Corsaw of Blyton, Christy (Steve) Mance of Canton, Mike Bruketta of Bloomington, Becky (Brett) Snyder of Lewistown, grandchildren, Derick and Justin Higgins, Austin and Alyssa Corsaw, Devon, Renee and Lexi Mance, Brett, Bailey, Blake and Faith Bruketta, Jake Snyder, great grandchildren, Bentley Mance, Averi Higgins, brother, Bob (Charlie) Blue of Canton, her ex-husband, David Bruketta and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Patricia Blue, Marilyn Blue, Deanna Jones, her last love and best friend, Lee Smalley, one niece, Nika Krystosek, maternal grandparents, Roy and Catherine (Callister) Record and paternal grandparents, Edmond “Ralph” and Doris (Taylor) Blue.

Carol graduated from Farmington High School and later attended a local cosmetology school in Canton later working for several beauty salons. She was a past member of the Canton Moose Lodge, local bowling leagues and Fulton County Rockhounders Club. She enjoyed singing with the musical group “Sweet Adelines”, gardening, sewing, shopping and talking to everyone often showing pictures of her family. It was not uncommon for her children and grandchildren to hear this from others. They would say “Yea, I met your mother or grandmother at the store or gas station and she couldn’t stop talking about you!”, as she pulls out a small photo album out of her purse.

Cremation rites have been accorded through the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton and a burial of her ashes along with a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer for Vulvar Cancer research.

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

Rex E. French

Rex E. French, 58, of Bath, passed away on August 28, 2026 in Glasford. He was born on July 3, 1968 in Peoria to Jackie and Patricia (Priddy) French. Rex married Laura Thompson on July 2, 2002 in Havana. She survives along with three children; Quincey French of Havana, Holly Blakeley of Canton and Leslie Thompson of Havana, two sisters; Raye A. Burdin of Glasford and Rita Callister of Elmwood and three grandchildren; Skyler, Carly and Carson.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents, son Zachory French and sister Regina French.

Rex liked to fish, hunt and camp. He worked as a service technician his whole life. He was an Air Force veteran.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a Graveside service will be held 2pm, September 12, 2026 at Orendorff Cemetery in rural Canton. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. To leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Peggy Shaffer

Peggy Shaffer, 68, of Lewistown, passed away, Thursday, August 27, 2026 at her home in Lewistown.

She was born in Washington Indiana, to Jim and Pat Bradfield. They preceded her in death as well as her daughter, Amy Shaffer.

Peggy is survived by her son Corey Shaffer, significant other, Lee Nebergall, two sisters, Theresa Bradfield, and Sheila Wittermouth, and a grandog Chance.

Peggy worked as a CNA for Graham Hospital and the previous Prairieview Nursing Home in Lewistown, She enjoyed watching Yellowstone, and the Chicago Cubs.

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