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

Joan Morgan

Joan Morgan, formerly of Havana, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on February 25, 1931, in Havana, Illinois, to Frederick August Wallbaum and Goldie Victoria Ermeling Wallbaum, and was raised on the family farm in Bath, Illinois.

On June 16, 1957, she married Dr. Robert Eugene Morgan at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havana. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2020. Together they were blessed with two children, Rebecca Barbalace (Frank) and Dr. Bradley Morgan (Rachel), and four grandsons: Michael Flynn, Adam Barbalace, Nathaniel Morgan, and Zachary Morgan.
In addition to the loss of her husband, Joan was preceded in death by seven siblings, including two who passed away in infancy: Clarence Wallbaum, Blanche Knieriem, Lois Hahn, August Wallbaum, Eldon Victor Wallbaum, Margaret Ryan, and Irene Wallbaum.
She attended school in Bath, Illinois, graduating as valedictorian of her high school class, and later studied at Gem City Business College in Quincy, Illinois. Before her marriage she worked in Havana and Peoria, and afterward spent several years assisting her husband in his dental practice in Havana until their retirement.
Joan was an avid gardener all her life. She and her husband were known over the years for their large vegetable gardens where they grew and shared their tomatoes and cucumbers with neighbors and friends.
Visitation and funeral services will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 121 N. Pearl St., Havana, Illinois, (309) 543‐4850. The visitation will begin at noon followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm. Graveside rites will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana immediately after the funeral service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity or organization of your choice.

Randall Charles Stanley

Randall Charles Stanley, 66, of Peoria, passed away at 6:11 AM on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his home. He was born July 29, 1959 in Canton, IL, to Carl and Leila (Varnell) Stanley.

He is survived by his partner, Brad Thompson and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Gerald Stanley, Carl Stanley Jr., and Kevin Stanley; three sisters, Karen Loveland, Yvonne McKeever, and Debbie Atchley; and beloved dog Sadie.

Private family service and burial will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, IL. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Justina “Tina” Kumer-Ray

Justina “Tina” Kumer-Ray, 63, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

She was born on November 7, 1962, in Canton to James and Jaqueline “Jackie” (Hedges) Kumer. They preceded her in death.

Surviving are her sisters, Tammy (Butch) Walters of Canton and Tonya (Fred) Gillette of Canton; nieces and nephews, Erin Barrera, Erik Walters, Evan Walters, Brent Gillette, and Boston Gillette; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Emma Barrera, Ava Barrera, Delilah Walters, Ali Gillette, Jalee Gillette, Brencyn Gillette, and Liam Gillette.

Tina was the co-owner and operator of Italian Express in Canton. She could often be seen riding her scooter around town or walking her beloved pug, Jetta. Tina enjoyed trips to Walmart and was a familiar, friendly face to many in the community.

Tina’s words were, “See ya on the other side!”

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

Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.

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

Robert “Bob” Lee Canevit

Robert “Bob” Lee Canevit, 85, of Canton, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on March 31, 1940 in Canton to Winey and Louise (Snell) Canevit.

He married his wife of 66 years, Shirley Shoop on October 11, 1959 in Canton. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Kent (Kelli) Canevit of Canton, Debbie (Tim) Johnson of Schuyler Falls, N.Y., sisters, Mary (Larry) Lindsey of Canton, Cathy Yocum of TN, grandchildren, Brandon (Meg) Johnson, Vanessa (Clay) Smalley, Michael (Bonnie) Johnson, Keena (Darrin) Roberts, Keaton (Meaghan) Canevit, great grandchildren, Emma, Benjamin, Leo, Barrett and Maisie and several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene, George, Ed, Donnie and Bill Canevit and sisters, Dorothy Denney and Erma Burkhead.

Bob worked for international Harvester in Canton and later retired from Navistar in Ohio in 1999. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Gear Jammers car club, the Masonic Lodge and a past member of the Moose Lodge.

He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed attending car shows to show his 1965 Mustang. Bob was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Most of all Bob was a devoted family man and a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton at 11 am with a visitation one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial of his ashes will follow at White Chapel Memory Gardens.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church.

To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com