Darlene Yarbrough

Marian “Darlene” Yarbrough 85 of Canton, IL, died at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was raised in Canton, IL. to Robert and Catherine Swanson. She first married James Owens, and later married Melvin Yarbrough. They preceded her in death.

Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, her step-children, Larry Owens and Wanda Majors, and one brother Robert Thompson.

She is survived by her grandchildren Kathie (Janell Estes) Owens, James (Melanie) Owens, Dan (Mackenzie) Majors, and Karen (Ralph) Sedgwick; and great-grandchildren Brayden, Jaina, Kutai, Grace, Josh, Lena, Trinity, Jack, Tony, Alexis, and Gracie.

Darlene worked as a secretary for Mohammed Shriner’s and later worked for Fayette Companies / HSC.

A funeral service will be held at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL on Monday, September 21 at 6:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior at 5pm. Cremation will be entrusted with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory following services. Rev. Curtis Atchley will officiate. Inurnment will take place at Shady Hill Cemetery in Hardin, TN. at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Alison Rose Wolf

Alison Rose (Valencia) Wolf, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, laughter, and devotion to family. Born on November 20th, 1947, in Canton, Illinois, Alison was the beloved daughter of the late Anton (Tony) and Olga Valencia.  

Growing up, she treasured time with her brother Jay (Susan) Valencia, as well as many close-knit cousins. After graduating from Canton High School in 1966, she attended nursing school at Lutheran Hospital School for Nurses, where her compassion and gift for caring for others were evident.

On July 6th, 1968, Alison married the love of her life, Warren (Warrenie) Wolf, with whom she built a life on the firm foundation of faith in Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. They shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they raised three children: Bryan (Deana) Wolf of Mount Vernon, Ohio; Sarah (Robert) Stewart of Yorkville, Illinois; and Matthew (Sarah) Wolf of Springfield, Missouri. As a family, they enjoyed life on the farm, water skiing during summer vacations at the lake, and preparing 4-H projects for the Fulton County Fair, where, fittingly, Alison had first met Warrenie in 1966.

She was the proud grandmother of Hannah (Gonzalo) Torres, Kristine (Stephan) Stewart Willard, Molly Wolf, Karoline Stewart, Samuel Wolf, Lilly (Wyatt) Wagner, Keith Stewart, Sophia Wolf, and Annalia Wolf, as well as great-grandmother to Hazel, Margot, and two babies due in February. Alison loved the nonstop chatter, laughter, and games that filled every “Wolf Cousins” gathering, and her presence at the table will be one of the family’s greatest losses.

In her retirement—though a farm wife never truly retires—she and Warrenie enjoyed traveling, sharing dinner with friends, and keeping tabs on her grandchildren. She was involved in Altruistic Club of Canton and Chapter LY P.E.O. and assisted with teaching Sunday School for more than 50 years. She had a lifelong love of planning trips for her family and cooking for her loved ones, and she will be forever known for her chicken and noodles and Christmas caramels. Yet her greatest contribution and first loves were always her children: a pastor, a farmer, and an artist.

A celebration of Alison’s life will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton, Illinois, with her son, Bryan Wolf, officiating. The family invites everyone to join them for dinner and fellowship in the church’s Fellowship Hall following the service, as sharing a meal with loved ones was one of Alison’s most treasured joys. 

A livestream of the service will be available at http://cantonwesley.org.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Alison’s memory to Cross Lutheran Yorkville School Scholarships as she deeply valued Christian Education, Lifepoint Church Bellville as her son pastors this congregation in Ohio, or missions at Wesley United Methodist Church. 

Kent Beckner

Kent Beckner, 82, of Canton passed away, Sunday, September 13, 2026, at his home in Canton.

He was born in Canton, on June 29, 1944, to Carl K. Sr. and Luella (Melvin) Beckner. They preceded him in death, as well as two brothers, Carl K. Beckner Jr. and Bob Beckner, and a sister, Colleen Lacey.

Kent is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vickie (Peterson) Beckner. They were married on November 11, 1972.

Also surviving are three sons, Ted (Erin) Shubert, Tom (Rona) Shubert, and Chuck (Trisha) Shubert, brother, Ronnie (the late Violet) Melvin, nine grandchildren, Josh (Vanessa Smith) Shubert, Trevor (Hannah) Shubert, Tanner (Alanna) Shubert, Taylor (Kiara Harris) Shubert, Zach (Caytlyn) Shubert, Sydney (Lane) Short, Saydey Shubert, and Nick Shubert, eight great grandchildren, Owen, Averie, Kayleigh, J.T., Adelina, Theodore, Lorenzo, and Briar, and four nieces Michelle, Judy, Lynn, and Nicole.

Kent graduated from Canton high School and then Joined the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Buckheart Coal Mines, and later retired from the City of Canton. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, camping, deer hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed everything Elvis, and tinkering around his garage.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral home and Crematory in Canton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. Burial with Military Honor's will follow at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Fulton County, or to Greater Peoria Honor Flight.

Larry Lundry

Larry D. Lundry, 61, who most knew as “Bat”, passed away on Friday September 11, 2026 at his residence in Canton.

He was born on November 14, 1964 in Canton to Earl and Frances (Stover) Lundry. They preceded him in death.

He had two brothers, Gary Lundry, Terry Lundry and one sister, Lynette Lundry.

Larry served in the U.S. Army from 1982 until 1988 serving as a Cavalry Scout. He later entered the U.S. Army Reserves and was Honorably discharged with the rank of Sargent. He later worked as an over the road truck driver and lastly at the YMCA in Canton. Larry was an avid musician and gave guitar lessons.

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

A burial of his ashes, with military honors, will take place at a later date along with a celebration of life.

To leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Larry L. Edwards

Larry L. Edwards, 88, of Canton, passed away on September 14, 2026 at his residence. He was born on July 8, 1938 in Chandlerville, Illinois to Harry and Gladys (Dearing) Edwards. Larry married Patricia Widger on June 28, 1959 in Canton. She preceded him in death on March 24, 1998. Also preceding in death were his parents, two brothers; Bill and Byron and sister Carolyn (late Bob) Runyon.

Surviving are two children; Robert L. (Lisa) Edwards of Mt. Pulaski, IL and Teresa L. (Charles) Osborne of Canton, brother Donnie (Sundra) Edwards of Florida, four grandchildren; Molly (Sarah) Edwards, Mikayla (Enrique) Osborne, Lacey Edwards and John Osborne.

Larry later married Carolyn Maricle on June 1, 2002 in Canton. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2026. Surviving are her children Chad (Jane) Phillips of Bloomington, Staci (Tim) Seward of Canton and step-grandchildren Brenen, Katrina and Isabelle.

Larry worked at Caterpillar as a receiving clerk for 35 plus years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of First Christian Church in Canton and belonged to the bowling association. Larry was a veteran serving as a Sergeant in the Army. He enjoyed being outside, going to car shows, gardening and traveling. He especially enjoyed spending time with family, playing skip-bo, camping and completing puzzles. Larry was blessed with great friends who enjoyed playing cards and camping over the years. He had fond memories of our annual turkey cookouts and luncheons with friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory, where visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Memorials can be made to A.M.L. (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) Research or to Peoria Area Honor Flight. To view Larry’s DVD or to leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Kent Beckner

Kent Beckner, 82, of Canton passed away, Sunday, September 13, 2026, at his home in Canton.

He was born in Canton, on June 29, 1944, to Carl K. Sr. and Luella (Melvin) Beckner. They preceded him in death, as well as two brothers, Carl K. Beckner Jr. and Bob Beckner, and a sister, Colleen Lacey.

Kent is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vickie (Peterson) Beckner. They were married on November 11, 1972.

Also surviving are three sons, Ted (Erin) Shubert, Tom (Rona) Shubert, and Chuck (Trisha) Shubert, brother, Ronnie (the late Violet) Melvin, nine grandchildren, Josh (Vanessa Smith) Shubert, Trevor (Hannah) Shubert, Tanner (Alanna) Shubert, Taylor (Kiara Harris) Shubert, Zach (Caytlyn) Shubert, Sydney (Lane) Short, Saydey Shubert, and Nick Shubert, eight great grandchildren, Owen, Averie, Kayleigh, J.T., Adelina, Theodore, Lorenzo, and Briar, and four nieces Michelle, Judy, Lynn, and Nicole.

Kent graduated from Canton high School and then Joined the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Buckheart Coal Mines, and later retired from the City of Canton. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, camping, deer hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed everything Elvis, and tinkering around his garage.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral home and Crematory in Canton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Fulton County.

Dr. J "Donald" Graham

Dr. J "Donald" Graham, 93, of Havana, Illinois passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Mason District Hospital. He was born on August 27, 1933, in Fort Benning, Georgia to the late Aileen and Ellis B Graham. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Villa; Nancy Guilfoil Graham, his wife of 53 years and Frances Crawford.

Don graduated from the University of Georgia in 1955 and completed his Bachelor's and Master's in Divinity and his Doctorate in Ministry from the Lexington Theological Seminary.

Don began preaching in 1952 during his student days at the University of Georgia and while at seminary. After seminary, he served a pastorate at the Memorial Christian Church (DOC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Following that he chose a dual-vocational ministry when he joined the faculty at Berea College serving as the Coordinator of Religious Activities. During this time, he became the minister of the Kirksville Christian Church (DOC) in 1962 serving in that capacity for 50 years. While continuing his ministry, Dr. Graham started a family business to promote Appalachian arts and crafts that continued for some 39 years.

As a resident of Berea, Dr. Graham was active in the leadership of many local organizations including the Berea Chamber of Commerce, Berea Ministerial Association, The Mountain Maternal Health League, Berea Association of Congregations, District Friends of Kentucky Educational Television (KET), Madison County Tomorrow, and Project Read. Dr. Graham also ran for several political offices, the highest being as an Independent Peace and Civil Rights candidate for Congress in 1968.

Throughout his years in Berea, Dr. Graham coined sayings that students, faculty, friends, and patrons of his local business found amusing and inspirational. He made these sayings available in a variety of ways, including bookmarks, which he sold in his shop. Many customers suggested he put them in a book, and in 2016, Graham-isms: Thoughts That Almost Crossed My Mind, his first book, captured this collection for random reading.

Following his ministry in Kentucky, Dr. Graham took his love of service to the state of Illinois where he served as the pastor at the Central Christian Church in Havana, Illinois for 8 years. While in Havana, he served as an active member of the Havana Christian Ministerial Association. With his southern roots and gentlemanly ways, Don was beloved by all who knew him.

Don is survived by his wife, Pam, his daughter Suzanne (Greg) Gerard of Richmond, two grandchildren, Ben Robinson IV (Chloe) and Graham Robinson and one great grandchild, Beau Robinson.

A public visitation will be held Wednesday, September 16th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Central Christian Church with the funeral to follow from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Don's honor to the Central Christian Church in Havana, Illinois and the Kirksville Christian Church in Richmond, Kentucky.

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