Kevin J. "Griz" Skaggs

Kevin J. "Griz" Skaggs,68 went to be with the Lord Monday, March 23rd at 3:16 p.m. at OSF hospital with his loving family by his side. He and his wife Brenda resided in Farmington for the past 21 years. Kevin had a smile for everyone and a laugh that was contagious. He was opinionated but funny, faithful, kind and loved his family fiercely.

Kevin and his wife Brenda were married October 24, 1998 in West Peoria.

Surviving is his wife Brenda of Farmington Illinois, 2 daughters: Alicia Frank (Jason) of Yates City Illinois and Dallison Vanwinkle of Pontiac Illinois. 2 Brothers: Kimbal (Tamyra) of Bartonville Illinois and Kenny (Nancy) of Kansas City Missouri and his sister-in-law Sharon Skaggs of Peoria, IL.

Kevin was a wonderful Grandfather. He had 5 Grandchildren: Jaden, John, Elijah, Trinity and Ajay. And his 2 furry and faithful dogs Zoey and Bella.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Patricia (Comerford) Skaggs; Sister (Monica) and Brother (Keith).

He served in US Army from to 1977 to 1980 where he received numerous awards and trophies for Marksmanship. Kevin loved any and all things military. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and fishing and hunting.

Kevin you are loved beyond words. We will cherish the time spent with you and the many memories we made.

Celebration of Life and burial at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, IL with military honors will take place at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded with Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL. Memorials may be made to SAMS Rescue. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Susan K. Harris

Susan K. Harris, 85, of Canton, passed away on March 25, 2026 at the Loft in Canton. She was born on September 24, 1940 in Canton to Paul and Margaret (Mummert) Smith. Susan married Dale Harris on August 12, 1961 in Canton. He survives along with two children; James Harris of West Dundee, IL. and Sue Ann Harris of Canton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Damon Smith and Jack Smith.

Susan loved to go camping especially going to Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private burial of ashes at White Chapel Memory Garden in Canton, will take place at a later date. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Gary W. Williams

Gary W. Williams, 73, of Mapleton, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on September 24, 1952 in West Frankfort, IL to Vernon and Ruth (Turner) Williams Jr. They preceded him in death.

He married Sandra “Sandy” Bleichner on May 20, 1972 in Elmwood. She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Sheila (Chris) Peckham of Farmington, Jodie Othon of St Petersburg, FL, grandchildren, Payton (Caleb) Miller, Jordan (Reed) Wilson, McKenzie (Aden Emery) Peckham, Addison (Blake) Springer, Kyle (Sada Eveland) Peckham, Abbigail Othon, Xavier Othon, Izabel Othon, brothers Robert (Carmen) Williams, sisters, Sandra (Steve) Sumner, Debra (Ivan) Price, several nieces and nephews and multiple hunting buddies.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Steve Williams.

Gary retired from Caterpillar in 2001 and later worked for the Village of Glasford and retired at the age of 62. He volunteered for the Timber-Hollis Fire Protection District and served as a past assistant chief and currently as a trustee.

He was an avid outdoorsman and spent many hours hunting and fishing. He was passionate about spending time with his family and friends. He could always be found attending his grandkids sporting events. He will be missed by everyone.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital or to Timber-Hollis Fire Department.

To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Pamela S. “Pam” Fleisher

Pamela S. “Pam” Fleisher, 73, of Canton, passed away at 8:58 PM on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. She was born on January 13, 1953 in Canton, IL, to Raymond and Katheryn (Widger) Lingenfelter. She married Stanley Fleisher. They share a marriage of 49 years. He survives.

She is also survived by two children, Jason (April) Fleisher and Wendy (Matthew) Powell both of Canton, IL; two grandkids, Megan K. Powell and Carter A. Fleisher, both of Canton, IL; and one brother, Greg (Angie) Lingenfelter of Canton, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Pam was a Christian who loved gardening and nature. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. She and her husband spent many weekends’ drag racing and at car shows. She loved spending time with her family. She spent countless hours watching her granddaughter, Megan play softball and Carter wrestling for the Little Giant Wrestling Club. She also enjoyed spending time at grandkids sporting events, football, wrestling, and softball. She loved her pond and spending time swimming and  fishing with family and friends.

Graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Fiatt Cemetery in Fiatt, IL. Pastor Monroe Bailey will officiate. Memorials may be made to Canton Hight School Little Giants Softball or Canton High School Little Giants Wrestling Club. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Phil Brown

Phil F. Brown, 89, of Maquon, Illinois, died at 9:26 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026 following a prolonged illness. He passed peacefully surrounded by his children.

He was born December 19, 1936, in Banner Township, Illinois, to Estie R. and Veda L. (Weaver) Brown. He married Neva J. Vollmar on May 5, 1957, at the Fairview Reformed Church in Fairview, Illinois.

He is survived by his daughters Kathleen (Sean) O'Donnell-Brown, Kristine (Michael) Carey, Kelly Brown; son Brian (Glorimar) Brown; grandchildren Kiel (Tammy DeCounter) Johnson, Zanny (Tom Reeder) O'Donnell, Malcolm (Sarah Snyder) O'Donnell, Elisabeth Carey, Joel (Sarah Lynch) Carey, Stephen Carey, Anna (Conor Fallon) Carey, Jonathan Carey, Marissa (Bradley) Marsh, Kennedy Brown, Reynaldo Javier Tosado-Soto; great-grandchildren Bryanna Johnson, Bradley Jr., Calvin, Theodore and William Marsh; brother Earle Brown.

Phil graduated from Valley High School at the age of 16. He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company as a Computer Systems Analyst for 40 years. He was also a passionate and capable herdsman raising Hampshire sheep and Angus cattle until he was 80. He was very proud of the awards that he won exhibiting his livestock at the local fairs as well as the Illinois State Fair. He loved hunting, fishing and golfing. Phil and Neva enjoyed bowling for many years in leagues at Northgate Lanes in Galesburg, Illinois.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 10-11am, at Oak Hines Funeral Home in Canton, IL. A funeral service will follow the visitation beginning at 11am. Following the service, the burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Maquon Public Library or the Fulton County Fair.

To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Ira W. Ludlum Jr.

Ira W. Ludlum Jr., 85, of Canton, passed away, Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Graham hospital in Canton.

He was born on February 26, 1941, to Ira W. Ludlum Sr. and Imo (Mytella) Ludlum. They preceded him in death as well as two brothers, Eugene and Dean Ludlum, and two sisters, Zelma Nihiser, and Helen Johnson.

Ira is survived by his wife of 62 years, Connie Joyce (Smith) Ludlum. They were married on September 14, 1963.

Also Surviving are eight children, Edward Ludlum, William “Bill” Ludlum, Annette “Ann” (Curtis) Johnson, Donald Ludlum, Carolyn (Edward) Barker, Melinda Smith, David Ludlum, and Sarah (Albert) Barker. One brother, Allen (the late Cynthia) Ludlum, sister Shirley Brush, four grandchildren, Anthony Ludlum, Cody Clark, Donald (Liz) Ludlum, and Quinn “Gabriel” Barker, and six great grandchildren.

Ira first worked at Dillefields Conoco Gas Station, and later at Orwig’s Autobody for 13 years. Ira and Connie opened Ludlum’s Autobody in 1976, and worked until his retirement in 1990.

Ira is a lifetime member of the Church of the Brethren in Canton, and enjoyed woodworking, and body work on cars even in his retirement. He also enjoyed listening to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball games.

A Memory of Life will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Thursday, March 26, 2026 starting at 4:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Church of the Brethren.

Kenneth D. Fuller

Kenneth D. Fuller, 87, of Banner, passed away, Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born in Banner, on July 15, 1938, to Kenneth Dee, and Helen (DeGroff) Fuller. They preceded him in death as well as two sisters, Sherrill (Samuel) Ruey, and Joan Parker.

Ken is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pat (Taylor) Fuller. They were married on January 23, 1970.

Also surviving are seven children, Robin (Bob Moser) Fuller, Kendall (Lisa) Fuller, Allyson (Chris) Keister, Wendy (Jeff Martin) O’Connor, Andrew (Alice) Fuller, Adam (Bryana) Fuller, and Alex Fuller, son in law Craig O’Connor, sister, Diana (Lloyd) Allen, sixteen grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.

Ken retired from Caterpillar in 1994 he worked various plants in machine repair in East Peoria. After retirement he spent ten years working various consulting jobs. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church where he and Pat helped teach Sunday School and Kids Club. Ken was also a Stephen Minister, going to nursing homes and hospital visiting with members of the church. He was also a member of the Glasford masonic Lodge. Ken first served 5 years on the village of Banner board, and later was appointed and elected Mayor of the Village of Banner for 28 years. He was also involved with the Central Illinois Mayor’s association and the Fulton County Mayor’s Association.

Pat and Ken ran the Big Lake Hunting and Fishing Club starting in July of 1975 until 1986.

In his spare time Ken enjoyed mushrooming, duck hunting, dancing, and watching the Chicago Cubs.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, or to the Humane Society of Fulton County.