Brenda C. Cape

Brenda C. Cape, 82, of Peoria, formerly of Elmwood, passed away at 7:20 a.m., on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare in Peoria. She was born July 18, 1943, in Long Island, NY, to Clifford and Eula (Ozment) Gorham.

Brenda married the love of her life, Jim Williams, in 1963. He preceded her in death in 2005. She later married her lifelong friend, Evert Cape, in 2007. He preceded her in death in 2023.

Brenda is survived by one son, Hank Williams of Elmwood; four brothers, Sonny (Susan) Gorham, David (Joan) Gorham, Lloyd (Kris) Gorham, and Scott (Patty) Gorham; one sister, Tammie Richardson; and two grandchildren, Jessica (Johnny) Mathis and Sawyer Williams.

Brenda is also preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Dolores Hamilton.

Brenda loved taking care of her flowers. She also enjoyed reading, playing word games, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Elmwood Township Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elmwood Fire Department and B.Y.E. Ambulance.

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

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

Jeanne M. Meehan

Jeanne M. Meehan, 59 of Table Grove, Illinois, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois. She was born on March 17, 1967 in Havana, Illinois, the daughter of William and Margaret (Edsall) Branson. She married Rob Meehan on February 22, 1992 in Ipava, Illinois. He survives.

Jeanne is also survived by her parents, Bill and Margaret Branson of Ipava, her sister Mari (and John) Branson of Jacksonville, Florida, brothers Jon (and Ketra) and Steve (and Jo) Branson, all of Ipava, her mother-in-law Norma Meehan of Astoria, Illinois, brothers-in-law Dick (and Stacey) Meehan of Astoria and Danny Taylor of Canton, Illinois, nieces and nephews; Tom and Brittany Branson, Zeke and Lauren Meehan, Rachel and Duncan Rein, Zeb and Sara Meehan, Jordan Fouts, Gerad and Hina Fouts, Ben Mairs, Sarah Mairs, Audry (and Kurgan Macias) Branson and J.J. (and Cody) Montgomery, 4 great-nephews and 2 great-nieces.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clio and Evelyn Branson and Merril and Mildred Edsall, father-in-law Jim Meehan and sister-in-law Gina Meehan-Taylor.

Jeanne was a 1985 graduate of VIT High School and a 1989 University of Florida graduate with a Bachelors of Science degree in Health Sciences. She first worked at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois as an Occupational Therapist for 2 years before going to McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois where she worked for 34 years from 1992 until her passing.

She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She loved her family and treated all her nieces and nephews as her own, being a mother to many, making sure they were clothed and shod, due to her love for shopping.

Jeanne also enjoyed crafting. She was a licensed Volleyball official in the State Of Illinois and enjoyed playing softball and volleyball.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25th from 5-7 p.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 26th at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Tom Carlock will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jeanne’s memory may be given to McDonough District Hospital Home Health Care.

Kenneth M. Gouveia

Kenneth Martin Gouveia, 78, of rural Bath passed away peacefully, at his home on Thursday, June 18th. He was born on January 27, 1948, to Martin and Madeline Gouveia in Acushnet, MA.

He married Jeanne Elaine Keithley, January 18th, 1987, in Lake Tahoe, California. He is survived by his two children, Tana Mendoza and Martin Gouveia and brothers Bary and Bruce Gouveia.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents and wife.
Ken worked as a well-known contractor with his dad in San Francisco and Half Moon Bay areas for many years. He later moved to Illinois with his wife. He was fond of Norwegian Elk Hounds and had several named Loki over the years.
He was a distinguished Vietnam Veteran, who was wounded three times in combat.
No services are planned.
Memorial donations may be made in Ken's name to Willow Ridge Hospice. Online condolences can be left for his family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Gary Brush

Gary Brush, 78, of Ipava, Passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

He was born on November 19, 1947 in Canton to Ernest and Nelda (Shawgo) Brush.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia (Brooks) Brush. They were married on March 21, 1999 in Marietta.

Also surviving are his children, Jennie Brush-Fawcett of Banner, Sandy (Dean) Roddis of Ipava, grandchildren, Garrett Fawcett, Sarah (Kurt Duncan) Roddis, great grandchildren, Alexis Kruzan, Abagail Kruzan, Gauge Kruzan, Ethan Walljasper and one great great grandchild, Barrett Chapai.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Parry, one sister, Linda May, one grandchild, Erik Bucher and his beloved dog, Brooks.

Gary Graduated from Lewistown High School where he lettered in sports. He first worked for International Harvester. He later attended Tulsa Welding School and then worked for Morton Metal Craft from where he retired. He was a member of the Nazarene Church in Havana. Gary enjoyed the outdoors. He could be found working in his garden and simply enjoying nature.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. A graveside burial of his ashes will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 2pm, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with Rev Sue Ann Roat officiating.

Memorials may be made to Fulton County Humane Society.

To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Sheryl Ann Trone

Sheryl Ann Trone, age 79, of Peoria, IL, and formerly of Astoria, IL, passed away at 7:11 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at OSF Hospital in Peoria. She was born March 8, 1947, at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville, IL, the daughter of Fred William Plate and Grace (Adkison) Plate.

Sheryl is survived by her children, Eric (Jody) Trone of Elmwood, IL, and Erin Trone of Peoria, IL; her grandchildren, Emma (Brandon) Fagen of Overland Park, KS, John Trone of Elmwood, IL, and Jack Trone of Hanna City, IL; her brother, Keith Plate of Havana, IL; her sister, Joyce Sarff of Kewanee, IL; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Ilene Davison and Edith Coleman; her brother, Lee Plate; and her nephews, Shawn Coleman and Kurtis Plate.

Sheryl was a faithful member of the Astoria Church of Christ. She cherished time with her children and grandchildren, who were the joy of her life. She loved tending her flowers and garden, caring for her goldfish pond, collecting antiques, and working puzzles. Some of her happiest moments were spent traveling with her daughter to antique stores and flea markets, and enjoying manicures and pedicures together.

Sheryl was proud to have won the “Longest Hair” contest at the Illinois State Fair for five consecutive years, with pigtails measuring over 35 inches long. She was a wonderful cook, and her family will always remember the comfort, care, and love she poured into every meal.

In her younger years, Sheryl worked as a waitress and later at Chuck and Bill’s Grocery Store until becoming a mother. She devoted herself to being an exceptional stay at home mom, volunteering at school and faithfully supporting her children in their activities. In later years, she enjoyed working alongside her sister Joyce in Kewanee during tax season at Douglas Irwin & Company.

Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Her son, Eric will be officiating. A visitation will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service on June 23. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery in Ipava, IL. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or the Astoria church of Christ.

Robert W. Boyer, Sr.

Robert W. Boyer, Sr., 84, of Havana, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born on November 16, 1941 in Greenview, Illinois to Clarence E. and Goldie Mae (Carwyle) Boyer. He married Donna Trimpe on December 23, 1972 in San Jose, and she preceded him in death on April 4, 2021.

Robert is survived by his son, Robert (Christy) Boyer, Jr.; grandchildren, Josh and Jennifer Duel, Cynthia Boyer, and Emelia MacIntyre; and great-grandsons, Holdyn and Hudsyn. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and siblings, Dale, Harvey, David, Jean LaVaun, Donald, Raymond, and Jerry.

Robert served in the U.S. Army and worked for many years at Caterpillar. He enjoyed gardening and hunting for 4, 5, and 6 leaf clovers in his yard.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, with a visitation one hour prior from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Rev. Brian Lesemann will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.

Memorial donations may be made in Robert’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences can be left for his family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.