Eileen Dillard

Eileen Dillard passed away May 2, 2024 at Red Oak Estates in Canton. She was born on August 11, 1927 in Washington, IL. to Henry Adam and Wilhelmine (Poehlman) Vohland. She married Charles William Dillard on August 28, 1949 at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Washington, IL. He preceded her in death on August 31, 2005.

Surviving is her daughter Diana Elizabeth (Tony) Rolando of Canton, IL, one grandson Matthew Charles (Leah) Rolando of Ursa, IL, two great-grandchildren; Carter William and Audrey Elizabeth of Ursa, IL and two nephews; Bill (Brenda) and Bob (Deb) Vohland of Canton and Farmington.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother and sister-in-law Howard and Lois Vohland.

Eileen graduated from Washington Community High School in Washington, IL in 1945. She is a past member of OES Esther Chapter 4 in Clearwater Florida. A member and past president of Canton Woman’s Club, member and past president of PEO Chapter of JQ, past member of Altruistic Club, volunteer for Graham Hospital Service League and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Miriam Circle of her church.

Services will be 11 am Monday, May 6, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton, where visitation will be 1 hour prior to services. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Memorials can be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Olen William Burgett, Jr.

Olen William Burgett, Jr., 91, of Clarksville, TN (formerly Canton, IL) passed away at home on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Olen was born in Easton, IL on January 1, 1933 to Olen W. Burgett, Sr. and Rachel (Jockisch) Burgett. He married Dorotha DeRenzy on June 18, 1977.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorotha Burgett, brother, Victor Burgett, sisters Jessie Lashbrook, Melora (Laura) Fornoff, Dorothy Lucille Farnam, Phyllis Goodin-Heitz and Dorothy Jepson, the mother of his children.

Olen is survived by son Alan Burgett, Clarksville, TN (formally of Hanna City, IL), Vickie Manus, Clarksville, TN; step-children Steven (Debby) DeRenzy of Canton, IL, and Christine (Kevin) DelMastro of Lewistown, IL; four step-grandchildren, Chad (Nicole) DeRenzy, Tad (Brandi) DeRenzy, Ashley DelMastro, all of Canton and Korey (Staci) DelMastro of St. David; two step-great-grandsons and four step-great-granddaughters, and one great-great-granddaughter.

Olen farmed in both Mason and Peoria counties for many years. He was employed by Keystone Steel and Wire from 1955-1960. In 1995 he retired from Moorman’s Manufacturing after 35 years of service as a sales representative.

Olen, a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, Canton, IL, loved the Lord and his church family. As a greeter, he welcomed church family and visitors to services for many years.

Olen was a Veteran of the Army, being inducted in 1954. He also was a member of the NRA since 1966.

Olen was an avid hunter, reader, and western aficionado. He and Dorotha enjoyed traveling in the southwestern United States and Alaska. He loved gardening and generously shared his special sweetcorn and other vegetables. He also loved making the family recipe of homemade ice-cream for friends and family.

Services will be 11 am, Wednesday, May 8,2024 at Calvary Baptist Church in Canton, where visitation will be 1 hour prior to services.

Burial will follow in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 20 N. Ave. I, Canton, IL 61520 or www.cbcanton.com

Online condolences may be made at www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com or www.nealtarpleyparchman.com

Robert J. McClaughry

Fiatt- Robert J. McClaughry, 26, of McDonough, GA; and formerly of Fiatt passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at his home.

He was born July 1, 1997 at Peoria the son of Lewis L. “Monty” and Marlynna (Hart) McClaughry. Surviving are his parents of Fiatt, grandfather, Wilbur McClaughry of Cuba, and three brothers, Josh Windsor of Fiatt, Matthew McClaughry of Cuba, and Chase McClaughry of Macomb. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Harriett McClaughry, and Robert & Donna Hart.

As a boy Robert enjoyed Cub Scouts. He graduated from Cuba High School in 2015 where he played varsity baseball, basketball, and football. He then graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in business.

Robert was a logistic manager for Werner Industries that handled distribution for Dollar General Stores all over the United States. He was a member of the Cuba Chrisitan Church, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Pi Kappa Phi. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, all sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday May 5th at the Cuba Christian Church with Pastor Mike Arnett officiating. Burial will be in Fiatt Cemetery at Fiatt. Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 PM Saturday May 4th at the Cuba Senior High School. Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The family has requested please don’t send live flowers or anything with strong fragrances. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at henrylange.com.

James Petersen

James Dale Petersen, 84, unexpectedly passed away in a place he loved, Fairview, Illinois on April 26th, 2024.

James, better known as Jim or Pete to his closest friends, was born on May 11, 1939, to Virgil and Ruth Petersen in Fremont, Nebraska, where he was raised alongside his brother Robert.

James had a deep love of sports that guided his life’s course. After high school, James attended Hasting’s College in Hastings, Nebraska, where he was called “one of the most feared athletes in the Nebraska College Conference” by the Lincoln Journal Star in 1962. He was quarterback of the football team and also excelled in baseball, track, and golf. In 1991, James was inducted into the Hastings College Hall of Fame.

After graduating from Hastings College, James carried his love of sports into his future career and went on to complete a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; then opened his own Physical Therapy practice in Morton, Illinois.

While creating roots and raising his children in Morton, James became a part-owner and the administrator of a nursing home, and then went on to found Petersen Healthcare with his brother Robert, which provided loving care to thousands of elderly patients in nursing homes and retirement facilities across the country in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Florida.

On November 12, 1979, James married the love of his life, Carolyn, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two joined their families and had a full household of six children. While James and Carolyn spent the majority of their lives together in Wee Ma Tuk, Illinois, they were in constant search of sunnier weather and over the years had winter homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mesquite, Nevada, and New Symerna, Florida, where they made many friends and tee times. The couple also spent many wonderful summers together at their home on Horseshoe Lake in Richmond, Minnesota.

James and Carolyn eventually settled down full-time in Fairview, Illinois, where James spent his days fishing on the lake with family and friends., caring for his dogs, tending to his farm property, grilling the best steaks, hosting fish fries, and enjoying many cigars and glasses of red wine. James will be remembered for his endless energy, his bounding laugh, and his fervor for life. His friends and family will miss him dearly.

James is survived by his wife, Carolyn Petersen; his children, Todd Petersen, Tera Shay, Timothy Petersen, Eddie Franciskovich, and Gregory Franciskovich; his grandchildren, Kaylyn Cooke, Joseph Petersen, Alexis Petersen, Taleigh Woods, and Zobie Franciskovich; his great-grandchild Maylie Laws; and many friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Ruth Petersen; his brother, Robert Petersen; and he is finally reunited with his beloved son, Troy Petersen.

James’ family will privately mourn the loss of their loved one. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Troy Petersen Memorial Fund at the University of Iowa, a fund that James supported throughout his life, in honor of his son. Cremation Rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes and Crematory in Canton, Illinois.

Richard L. Johnson

Richard L. “Dick” Johnson, 71, of Canton, passed away at 1:10 am, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Renaissance Care Center in Canton. He was born on February 4, 1953 in Peoria to George and Lillian (Snider) Johnson. Dick was raised by his step-father Wiley “Gil” Gilmore. They all preceded him in death. Dick married the love of his life Darlene Tourtillott on July 13, 1974 in Fairview. They were about to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. She survives along with one son Thomas Johnson of Canton, two brothers; David (late Bonnie) Johnson of Peoria and Tim (Betsy) Gilmore of Canton and one sister Patricia (late Jeff) Reed of Farmington.

Dick worked at Caterpillar for 31 years, retiring in 2004. He was an avid tennis player with many awards. He also loved watching sports, especially the St Louis Cardinals and Chicago Bears. While in High School he played baseball and football.

The family would like to thank his tennis family, Renaissance Health Care and Traditions Hospice for all their love and support during his illness.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral and Crematory in Canton. There will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the family c/o Mid America National Bank for his son Tom’s care. To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Judy Eileen Reynolds

Judy Eileen Reynolds, 75, of Table Grove passed away at 8:37 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Judy was born to Herman and Ruth Poen March 15, 1949, in Lake City, IA. The family later moved to Ipava. Judy spent the rest of her life in the Ipava and Table Grove area. In 1967, Judy married her high school sweetheart, Jim Woods. She and Jim raised their sons, Jeff and Jerry, on their farm outside Ipava until Jim’s passing in 1986. Judy married Bill Skien in 1990. They loved traveling with friends and family until Bill’s passing in 1998. In 1999, Judy married Kenny Reynolds. They enjoyed many years together on their farm prior to her recent illness. He survives.

In addition to her husband Kenny, Judy is survived by her sons Jeff (Tonya) Woods and Jerry Woods, sister Zelda Esselman (Ron Moss), brother Rick Poen (Beth), grandson Logan Woods, granddaughter Cassidy Woods, and nephew Brandon Poen (Renee). Judy was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Jim and Bill, grandson Cooper Woods, and niece Michelle Esselman.

Judy spent her working years at Farm King, working in nearly every department in the store before transferring to the corporate office. With her room-brightening smile and matching personality, Judy was a welcoming fixture in the Farm King corporation for four decades. In her retirement, Judy enjoyed reading Beverly Lewis novels and treasured the extra time she could spend spoiling the people she held dear.

Judy enjoyed cooking for others and taking care of those she loved. At family gatherings, Judy was always the last to eat and often had to be gently “scolded” before she would stop flitting about and have a seat. Judy especially loved baking and was well known for her Christmas sugar cookies and other sweet treats. More than anything, Judy loved spending time with her family, especially her sons and grandchildren. Rarely would expected visitors pull into the driveway and not find Judy on her front porch, eagerly awaiting their arrival.

Whether at work or in her home, with friends or with family, Judy’s focus was the happiness of others--helping others, feeding others, visiting others, loving others--and her gentle and generous spirit, her kind and beautiful soul, will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. Judy’s final weeks were not easy, but we know she is reaping her heavenly rewards and probably cooking way too much food at that mansion in the sky.

A visitation will take place from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Interment will be private at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Industry United Methodist Church Food Pantry or the Ipava Christian Church.

Mark A. Mangold

Mark A. Mangold, 72, of Manito, passed away at his home at 3:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born May 3, 1951, in Lincoln, Illinois, to Freeman and Audrey (Dennison) Mangold.

Mr. Mangold is survived by two children: Justin (Brandy) Mangold, and Afton (Josh Abbott) Mangold, all of Manito; as well as three grandchildren: Cashlin Abbott, Zander Mangold and Draven Mangold, and Caden Abbott. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Phil Mangold; and two sisters, Sue Mangold and Cheryl Garver.
Mr. Mangold served in the US Army 101st Airborne in Vietnam from 1969 – 1971. He worked for Caterpillar Inc., for thirty-five years. He later became a police officer until the 1990s. He worked as a Security Guard at the Mason County Courthouse until retiring in 2021.
Cremation rites have been accorded and private graveside services will be held at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery, in Springfield, Illinois.
Maas-Hurley Funeral Home, in Manito, is in charge of arrangements.