Chad Steven Teresi

Chad Steven Teresi,42, of Canton, passed away on October 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born on October 21, 1983 in Chicago, IL. to Steven John and Wendy Kay (Johnson) Teresi. Chad married Jennifer Hansen on June 14, 2007 in Lewistown. She survives along with his parents of Hebron, IL, two daughters; Makayla Marie Teresi and Piper Ann Teresi both at home, two brothers; Tod Robert Teresi of Haskell, TN and Samuel Vito Teresi of Iowa. Chad worked as a self-employed carpenter/contractor. He loved coaching his girl’s basketball and softball teams and was a very big supporter of the Canton community. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held on October 24, 2026 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton from 10am – noon. Memorials can be made to the Canton Booster Club. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Christine L. Althiser

Christine L. Althiser, 59, of Canton, passed away on October 12, 2026 at her residence. She was born on June 19, 1967 in Phoenix, AZ to James and Beverly (Taylor) Oldham Sr. They preceded her in death along with one brother James Oldham Jr.

Surviving are four children; D.J. Jenkins of Canton, Brad Jenkins of Cuba, Curtis Jenkins of Canton and Angel Jenkins of Canton and three sisters; Leighan Hall of Morres Hill, IN, Janet Gurley of Canton and Becky Clouse of Middle Grove and eleven grandchildren.

Christine worked in home health care, was a member of First Baptist Church in Canton and was the #1 Nana.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held on October 24, 2026 from 3-5 pm at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A Celebration of Life will follow at the First Baptist Church in Canton. To leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Jack Blakesmith

Jack Blakesmith, 87 of rural Marietta, passed away Monday Oct 12 at home. He was born at home in Canton IL on January 23, 1939, to John and Helen Blakesmith. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Yvonne, and his four sisters: Marilyn Norville, Evelyn Duryea, Lila Wilcoxen of Canton IL and Donna Farrell of Horseshoe Bend Arkansas and one grandson Jacob Green. He was a loving husband to Yvonne G. Blakesmith and a devoted father to four children: Debbie (Stan) Blakesmith Green, Jack Blakesmith Jr., John (Felicia) Blakesmith, and Don (Denise) Blakesmith and whom he thought of and loved as a fifth child, his nephew Michael Pensinger.

Jack is survived by his four children, Ten grandchildren, Julie (Pascal), Zachary (Mollie), Alexandria (Corey), Michael (Tori), Tyson, Taleia, Jacob I, Melissa, Jack III and Samantha and eighteen great grandchildren, Presley, Savanna, Iva, Sarah, Henry, Derrian, Maleah, Asher, Roen, Addison, Mason, Jacob II, Jake, James, Alyssa, Justin, Adrianna and Brandon and one great - great grandchild Anna Lise.

Jack was the youngest of five children born to John and Helen Blakesmith. He was a proud man and a loving husband and father who cared deeply for his family.

A proud member of the United Auto Workers (UAW), Jack worked as a tool-and-die maker and retired from International Harvester. He later started his own business in Macomb IL. He was also a private pilot, a Mason, and a proud Golden Gloves boxer in his thirties. He immensely enjoyed flying, took pride in his Masonic membership, and carried a fighter’s spirit from his youth into his later years.

Jack was a good friend to many and truly valued the friendships and family relationships that enriched his life. He was irreplaceable—a blessing to his family through his love, his care as a father, and his devotion as a husband. Jack enjoyed riding motorcycles the first half of his life, going to car shows with Yvonne in their classic cars, eating out, hunting and fishing, traveling to Vegas and the west coast. The farm was his passion as was being on the bulldozer and mowing on the tractor with his bushhog. He was doing both for hours within 5 hours of his passing. Those that knew Jack loved and respected him.

Jack and Yvonne shared a marriage of 67 years, and their love endured through the present day. Jack is now reunited with Yvonne and with the loved ones who preceded him in death.

A visitation will be held from 11 am – noon on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. A Masonic service will follow at noon at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.

Memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital.

Gary Nathan Wright

Gary Wright, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026. Born on July 14, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, he was the cherished son of Raymond and Frances (Parmer) Wright, both of whom preceded him in death. Gary's passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Gary's life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and love. He spent his career as a skilled Tool and Die Maker, contributing his talents to companies such as Caterpillar, International Harvester, and Methode Electronics until his well-deserved retirement in 2013. His unwavering work ethic and meticulous attention to detail were admired by colleagues and friends alike.

In 1969, Gary married the love of his life, Carol Smith, and together they built a beautiful family over their 57 years of marriage. His legacy lives on through his sons, Jarod, married to Tracy, residing in Columbus, Ohio, and Steve, married to Monica, residing in Canton, Illinois.

Gary was a proud grandfather to Fletcher, Maddie, Nathan, Ethan, Aedan, and Garrick, and a delighted great-grandfather to Kayden, Baylor, and Benny. His family was his pride and joy, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He was also survived by two sisters; Kathy (Jim) Booth of Troy, Missouri, and Betty (Bob) Ashwood of Smithfield, Illinois Gary's warmth and wisdom touched all who knew him. He was a man of simple pleasures, whether it was tending to his garden, enjoying a good book, or sharing stories with friends and family. His kindness and generosity were limitless, and his laughter could light up a room.

To honor his memory, the family kindly suggests that donations be made to Faith Bible Camp in rural Yates City, IL, where his two boys went as children to learn about Jesus, reflecting Gary's generous spirit and his commitment to helping others.

Gary will be remembered for his unwavering integrity, his faith in God, his deep love for his family, and his gentle, guiding presence. As we say goodbye, we celebrate a life well-lived and find comfort in the memories we hold dear. His spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Memorial service will be held at 12 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Evangelical Free Church of Canton in Canton, IL. Visitation will be held the same day at the church from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Burial will be held at Bethel Cemetery in rural Canton, IL, at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Jennifer Lynn Ford

Jennifer Lynn Ford, 52, of Canton, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Graham Hospital in Canton, surrounded by her loving family.

Jennifer was born on March 18, 1974, in Canton, Illinois, to Benjamin F. Ford and Marcia (Stambaugh) Cardosi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Corey Twait; her stepmother, Carolyn Ford; her maternal and paternal grandparents and her beloved cat Phoebe.

She is survived by her son, Benjamin Patterson; her mother, Marcia Cardosi; her father, Benjamin F. Ford; her brothers, Benjamin (Gabby) Ford and Steve Myers; and her sister, Crystal (Mitch) Bland. She was also a beloved aunt to eight nieces and nephews: Lola, Lyza, Haidyn, Brixton, Tori, Cadence, Charleigh, and Ali; and a proud great-aunt to five great-nieces and nephews.

Jennifer is further survived by her stepfather, Dan (Phyllis) Cardosi; her former husband, Scott (Monica) Wright; Joe Patterson, the father of her son; and her cherished cat, Miss Kitty.

She also leaves behind many loving Aunts and Uncles: Mike and Debi Stambaugh, Steve Stambaugh, Mark and

Amy Sappington, Bret and Cindy Irwin, Rick and Sharon Ford.

Cousins Julie and Jason Pollitt, Becky and Andrew Reese,

Julie and Kevin Bermijo, Elijah, Emmelyn, Shiloh, Asher, Judah, Selah, and TJ.

Extended family members: Joe and Corie Christian, Cody and Mandy Manock, Doug and Sue Manock.

Along with many cherished lifelong friends.

Jennifer earned an Associate of Science degree from Spoon River College, a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Bradley University, and a Master's degree in Information Systems from Robert Morris University. She most recently worked as a Data Analyst for Natural Fiber Welding.

Jennifer was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan and treasured every moment of the team's historic 2016 World Series championship. Above all else, she loved her family and cherished the time she spent with her son, Ben. One of her most treasured recent memories was a beach vacation to Dauphin Island, Alabama, in June, where Ben experienced the ocean for the very first time.

Jennifer will be remembered for her love for those closest to her, and the special relationships she built throughout her life.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Billy's Tap in Canton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jen's Support Fund, c/o Ipava State Bank, for the benefit of her son, Ben.

Judith V. "Judy" Brennan

Judith V. "Judy" Brennan, 86, of Springfield, formerly of Havana, passed away surrounded by friends and family at Memorial Medical Center, in Springfield, at 11:03 a.m., on Saturday, October 10, 2026. She was born at home June 11, 1940, in Bluff City, Illinois, to Leo and Eva (Thompson) Curless. She married Dale “John” Brennan on November 8, 1959, in Bluff City, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2008.

Judy is survived by one daughter: Dalena Brennan, of Springfield, Illinois; two sisters: Pauline Atchley, of Lewistown, Illinois, and Janie (Jess) Atterberry, of Sherman, Illinois as well as her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers: Wayne Curless and Paul Curless.

Judy was a member of the Havana Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School, volunteered for blood drives, and cooked meals. She worked for the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as Supervisor and Personnel Manager, retiring in 1998 after almost forty years of service. Since moving to Springfield in 2019, she attended Rochester Christian Church. She was known by many as simply, "Aunt Jude". And known affectionately by friends and family as small, but mighty. She loved making salsa, looking at recipes, and cooking for family, friends, and those in need. Her family joked with her that she "fed Havana". Judy was a generous woman and regularly donated to various charities. She was particularly fond of supporting the Havana Food Pantry. Judy loved to shop and taught her nieces and daughter that if you find a pair of shoes you like, you should buy it in every color! She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. She looked forward to having her hair done every Friday. Family was very important to her.

Funeral services will be held at the Havana Church of Christ on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow the services at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana. Rev. Bill Boyce and Rev. Dave Upchurch will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Havana Food Pantry. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

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