Martha E. Fitch

Martha E. Fitch, 75, formerly of Lewistown passed away Tuesday August 4, 2026 at Marigold Rehab & Health Care Center in Galesburg.

She was born November 15, 1950 at Kewanee the daughter of Clifford and Mable (Grubb) Harmon. She married Therman Fitch July 31, 1981 at Canton. He died in July 1986. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James Harmon, and her companion of 28 years, Howard Roberts. Surviving are two sisters, Mary Huffman, and her twin sister, Margaret (Dennis) Barr, two nieces, Teresa (Chris) Robinson, and Carol (Scott) Swank, four nephews, Dennis S. Barr, Darryl Huffman, Cheynenn Harmon, and Jimmy Harmon, seven great nieces, Kimberly Robinson, Anne Robinson, Lydia Robinson, Katy Jo Harmon, Presley Stambaugh, Cassidy Barr, and Annalies Dowell, two great nephews, Jacob Harmon, and Michael Harmon, one great-great niece, Bethany Ray, one great-great nephew, Casen Stambaugh, and her cat Missy Blue.

Martha retired after 16 years from CWTC. She was a member of the First Messianic Fellowship of Lewistown, and the Lewistown American Legion ladies auxiliary. Martha enjoyed her cats and spending time with family.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday August 10th at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with Pastor Eric Sawyer officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Ray’s College Fund. Online condolences may be made at henrylange.com.

Mari Ellen Doubet

It is with profound love, heavy hearts, and immense gratitude for a life beautifully lived that we announce the passing of Mari E. Doubet, 67, of Glasford, she passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on July 19, 1959 in Peoria to Bernard and Caryl (Kasebier) Petrakis. She married Carl Doubet in 1984. He preceded her in death in 2017. Also preceding her in death were her parents, 5 brothers; Duane, John, David, Paul, and Danny Petrakis, 3 sisters; Jannet Patton, Gloria Schooley, Karen Harper and one grandson Eligh Griffith.

Surviving are her children; Michelle Maple, Scott (Lisa) Doubet, Dawn Doubet, Heather Doubet, Tina (Cayan) Yurdusev, James (Megan) Griffith and Justin (Sherri) Doubet, brother Pete Petrakis and two sisters; Debra Johnick and Gayla Wascher and 19 Grandchildren. She cherished her family above all else. Mari grew up with a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life- a value she carried with her and instilled in everyone she touched. As a mother, Mari was a pillar of unconditional love, fierce protection, and gentle wisdom. Her children knew they could always find a safe harbor in her arms no matter how old they grew. She was our Lighthouse-steady through every storm, casting a light that showed us the way home. Later in life, her greatest joy came with the title of Grandma and she adored her grandchildren. She poured her whole heart into being their biggest champion and support. She made sure to spoil them as well! She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving children, grandchildren and a huge extended family and dear friends. She is reunited in eternal peace with her beloved husband, Carl, and all those who passed before. Mari worked as a Commercial Painter, Caregiver and Nanny. She also worked at Caterpillar Inc, and Champion.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday August 8, 2026 at the Bartonville Legion from 12-4pm. Memorials can be made to Wildlife Prairie Park in Mari's name. To leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Opal Stambaugh

Opalene (Opal) Stambaugh, age 80, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 at The Lamoine in Macomb, Illinois. She was born on December 15, 1945 in Astoria, the daughter of Orville and Fern (Thomas) Trone. On May 29, 1963, she married Virgil L. Stambaugh in Astoria. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2016.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, son Todd Stambaugh, daughter Jenny Hendricks, grandchildren Amanda and Joshua Hendricks, great-grandsons Dakota, Archer and Ransom Corrick and three sisters; Rosemary Williams, Ruth Trone and Dorothy Plate.

Opal is survived by her daughter, Jody (and Kevin) Kolves of Astoria, her son Tim (and Shannon) Stambaugh of Bardolph, daughter-in-law Kathy Davis of Astoria, son-in-law Mark Hendricks of Rushville, Illinois, thirteen grandchildren; Chase (and Holly) Lockard, Dalton (and Miranda) Kolves, Mariah Kolves, Christopher Kolves, Brent Kolves, Clinton Kolves, Willow Henderson, Dusti Hendricks, Molly (and Lucas) Corrick, Samantha Stambaugh, Nick (and Tabby) Rittenhouse, Joel (and Katie) Rittenhouse, and Ethan Stambaugh, many great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, three sisters; Jeanette Hopkins and Ida (and Dave) Clark of Astoria, and June (and David) Hicke of Glasford, Illinois, and two brothers, Tom (and Pam) Trone and Steve (and Marian) Trone, both of Astoria.

Opal had many jobs throughout her life, including working at Webster Industries and Walmart in Macomb, being a licensed carpenter and helping to build the Treatment and Detention Facility in Rushville, a farmer, holding a Commercial Drivers License and being the owner and operator, along with Virgil, of Virgil’s Kerr McGee in Astoria.

She was a member of the Astoria Christian Church where she taught Sunday school. She was a great baker, especially her breads. She enjoyed gardening, canning and raising all types of livestock on the farm. She was an avid reader.

Opal’s services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Matthew Thiner will officiate. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 5, from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery, Astoria, Illinois. Memorials in Opal’s memory my be given to the Blessing Hearts Dominican Republic Trip. Shawgo Memorial Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Juanita “Sue” Mowder

Juanita “Sue” Mowder, 94, of Mason City, formerly of Havana, passed away at Mason City Area Nursing Home, at 8:10 p.m., on Friday, July 31, 2026. She was born March 22, 1932, in Easton, She was born March 22, 1932, in Easton, to Priscilla Burton. Pricilla married Ray Onken and they lovingly raised Juanita. She married Jack Mowder on September 15, 1952, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Havana. He preceded her in death on January 18, 2002.

Mrs. Mowder is survived by one daughter, Marty Fredericksen, of Peoria; three brothers: Dale (Faye)Turner, of Havana, Don (Bonnie)Onken, of Easton, and Jim (Lynne) Onken, of Mason City, sister-in-law Virginia (Bob) Long of Springfield and John Clark longtime friend of Peoria. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

She was cherished by numerous nieces and nephews, JR Onken, JD and Amy Onken, Ben and Traci Onken, Mike, Maria, Melanie, of the Long family; great nieces and nephews, Justin and Mariah Onken, Jessica Onken, and her husband-to-be Michael Gordan, Emily and Emmett Onken, and Great great niece, Audrey Onken.

Sue was an avid gardener of flowers and vegetables, known for her canned corn. She and Jack loved fishing especially at Matanzas Lake. In their retirement Sue and Jack were also Gypsy Moth inspectors for the State of Illinois in the Shawnee Forest for many years. Sue was a life member of VFW Ladies Auxillary. Sue loved any and all FROGS!

Mrs. Mowder was of the Catholic faith.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Hurley Funeral Home, in Havana, with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow the services at Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Havana. Fr. Geoff Horton will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post #6408 Auxiliary in Havana, or Peoria Holy Family Choir. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Whenever you see a FROG, smile and think of Sue.

Hurley Funeral Home, in Havana, is in charge of arrangements.

Jeanette A. Horner

Jeanette Horner (Mehlenbeck), 86 of Manito entered the kingdom of heaven peacefully on July 2, 2026 at Hopedale Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Rodney Horner (1939-2024) and her son Craig Horner (1971-2026). She is survived by her other sons Glen Horner, 62 of Pekin and Mark, 59 of Lindenhurst, IL, daughter-in-law Laura Horner (Wilson), 59 of Lindenhurst, IL and two granddaughters, Sarah Reusche (Horner), 31 of Mundelein, IL and Ashley Horner, 27 of Greeley, CO.

Born in Peoria on February 19, 1940, Jeanette was the daughter of Paul Mehlenbeck and Margaret Mehlenbeck (Kuhn) and had a sister Joan and brother Fred. She was a graduate of Peoria High School in 1958 and met Rodney, also a graduate of Peoria High School, while they worked together at Block & Kuhl Department Store in Peoria. They were married on February 9, 1963 in Peoria. In a remarkable true love story of the time, shortly after they were married, after Rodney had been drafted, she packed everything she and Rodney owned into their 1958 Chevy and drove by herself at age 23 across the country from Peoria to Seattle to meet Rodney who was stationed there in Tacoma, Washington after completing his basic training.

A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was a member of the Manito Community United Methodist Church, a lover of arts and craft fairs, flea markets and antiques and was a regular attendee at the annual Spoon River Drive each fall with her family. In her later years she was a regular among a group of Manito seniors where she could be seen walking at the Forman Center, playing dice at Hot Stuff and helping at the Popcorn Festival each Labor Day weekend. Jeanette had a loving and supportive spirit and leaves a lasting legacy of love and kindness.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Manito Community United Methodist Church, with a visitation one hour prior from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Rev. Steve Oaks will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Meadow Lawn Cemetery in Manito.

Memorial donations may be made in Jeanette’s name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com

Maas-Hurley Funeral Home in Manito is in charge of arrangements.