Sharon K. Shanklin

Sharon K. Shanklin, 79, of Canton, IL, passed away at 9:15 a.m., on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Sunset Manor in Canton.

Sharon was born January 11, 1947, in Elmwood, to Vernon Hogue and Gladys (Slane) Matthew.

Sharon is survived by two children, Angie Welker of Yates City and Roxann Snyder of Canton; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Bud Bennett; her second husband, Leonard Shanklin; one daughter, Laura Hughes; and three brothers, Bob Hogue, Roy Hogue, and Don Hogue.

Sharon was a Cashier at Long John Silver’s in Pekin for over 25 years.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood.

Cremation rites will then be accorded.

To leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

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

Roxanne Eckman

Roxanne Eckman, 73, of Farmington, passed away, Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her home.

She was born in Elmhurst Illinois, on March 22, 1952, to Ralph Martin and Leona Marie (Van Garsse) Felbinger. They preceded her in death.

She married Duane Ray Eckman on August 10, 2001, and he survives as well as her son Marc Carmello Morales, two grandchildren, Megan and Micheal Morales, and seven Great grandchildren.

Roxanne worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant, tended bar, and volunteered at the Humane Society of Fulton County. Roxanne enjoyed all the dogs, cats and outside animals she had over the years.

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

Kim A. Crnkovich

Kim A. Crnkovich, 74, of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on May 29, 1951, in Canton to Paul and Darlene (Behymer) Crnkovich. They preceded him in death, as did his former wife, Karen Harris, one grandchild, Mason Crnkovich and one nephew, Johnny Barker.

Surviving are his children, Karlee Crnkovich of Canton and Kolin (Katy) Crnkovich of Canton; one sister, Jan Wys of Canton; and his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Phoenix, Eden, Lyla, and Drew and one niece, Kara Pigg.

Kim worked as a welder at International Harvester in Canton, later at Butler Manufacturing in Galesburg, and retired from ALCOA in the Quad Cities. He was an avid outdoorsman who spent much of his time on his property west of town hunting, fishing, trapping and shooting guns. One of his hobbies was loading his own ammo. He also enjoyed riding his Harleys and restoring old muscle cars.

Most of all, Kim was a devoted father and grandfather who treasured the time he spent with his family.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A private family celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Fulton County ABATE. To leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Robert Warner Null

Robert Warner “Bob” Null, 93, of Manito, formerly of Forest City, passed away at the Lodge, in Manito, at 7:40 a.m., on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born September 11, 1932, in Browning, Illinois, to John Robert and Nina Enida (Warner) Null. He married Eleanor Sinclair in 1952. He later married Gwen Canopy on March 6, 1961, in Delavan. She preceded him in death on July 16, 2000.

Mr. Null is survived by two daughters: Jeanette (Lyle) Gallagher, of Phoenix, Arizona, and Billie Jo (Dale) Swearingen, of Mapleton, Illinois; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-granddaugter. Also surviving are two step-children: Mary (Rick) Huse of South Pekin, Illinois, and Susan (Scott) Bickley, of Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Gwen, and stepson Tomas Canopy.
Mr. Null served in the US Air Force from 1950 – 1953, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He farmed in the Forest City area his entire working life, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Forest City Community Church. He was a member of Hill-Palmer American Legion Post, in Manito, Forest City-Manito Rotary Club, Forest City Township Board, Forman Fire Department, and Mason County Extension Service Board. He also, along with Gwen, were 4-H leaders for the Happy Hustlers 4-H Club. Bob was a light in everyone’s eyes. He will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank The Lodge in Manito, Manito Medical Associates,Gentiva Hospice, Springfield and Heidi Jo Kemper for all their love and care.
Funeral services will be held at Maas-Hurley Funeral Home, in Manito, on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the services. Rev. Scott Nichols will officiate. Burial will follow the services at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Forest City.   
Memorial contributions may be made to T.A.P.S. animal shelter, in Pekin, or Hill Palmer American Legion Post, in Manito. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Maas-Hurley Funeral Home, in Manito, is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Jean Chenoweth

Dorothy Jean Chenoweth, 98, of Canton, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her home in Canton.

She was born on July 16, 1927, in Smithfield Illinois, to Earl and Mary (Emery) Watson. She married Harold Lee Chenoweth on May 30, 1945 in Keokuk Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Mary Ellen Hukill, Husband and brother Richard Watson.

Surviving is one son, Dennis (Chris) Chenoweth of Bloomington, two grandchildren, Kevin (Jean) Hukill of Canton, and Keith (Kasie) Chenoweth of Minier, two step grandchildren, Molly (Marc) Malinowski of Orland Park and Sean (Amanda) Goben of Downs, two great granddaughters, Khloe and Kylie Chenoweth of Minier and four step great grandchildren, Benjamin and Amelia Malinowski of Orland Park and Zoey and Cameron Goben of Downs.

Dorothy was a long-standing member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She had been a previous member of the Sweet Adelines, Canton Women’s Club and the Fulton County Democrats.

She loved spending time with her family and friends. It was a long standing tradition to celebrate birthdays with home churned ice cream and cake. Many family vacations were spent boating and fishing in Wisconsin and Minnesota as well as traveling out west in Colorado mountains.

A funeral service will be held at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at White Chapel memory Gardens in Canton.

Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church.

Lori A. Bell

Lori Bell, 65, of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at her residence.

She was born on September 27, 1960 in Peoria to Loren and Mary (Michaels) Logsdon. They preceded her in death.

She married Kevin Bell on May 25, 1990 in Eureka. He survives.

Also surviving are her children, Kaitlyn Bell of Canton, Patrick Bell of Canton, one brother, Bruce Logsdon of Idaho and one sister, Beth Peterson of Idaho.

Lori worked for the Alliance Library System in Pekin. She was an avid reader.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11 am at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A visitation will be held one hour prior at the funeral home.

Burial of her ashes will follow at Shields Chapel Cemetery in Rural Canton.

Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.

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

Mark Anthony Davis

Havana- Mark Anthony Davis, 67, of Havana, Illinois, passed away at 7:51 PM on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Sunset Nursing Home in Canton, Illinois. He was born on December 6, 1958 in Guildford, England, a son of Martin Francis and Jill (Budd) Davis. He married Denise Moore on July 20, 2002 in Sarasota, Florida. She survives.

Also surviving Mark is his children, Anthony (Lynne) Davis of Guildford, England; Sadie (Ellis) Budgell of Oman, a step-son, Ben (Katlynne) Wagoner of Emden, Illinois; six grandchildren, and three brothers, Vince (Marilyn) Davis, Andy (Mel) Davis, Michael (Patricia) Davis.

Mark was a skilled master builder and proud owner of his own carpentry business for several years. Known for his craftsmanship and strong work ethic, Mark built not only structures but lasting relationships within his community. In his younger years, he played semi-professional soccer, where his teamwork and determination were evident both on and off the field.

Per Mark’s wishes, there will be no services, cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory. His ashes will be taken back to his home country of England for burial. To online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com