Friday, February 27, 2015
June Smith
June P. Smith, 83, of Canton passed away at 1:00 a.m. at Graham
Hospital on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Services pending at the
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.
Jack Whitwell
Name: Jack Whitwell Age: 75
Address: Astoria,
Illinois
Date of Death: Wednesday,
February 25, 2015 Time: 5:35 p.m.
Place: OSF St. Francis Medical Center,
Peoria, IL
Date of Birth:
December 28, 1939 Place:
Trinity County, TX
Parents: Benjamin
and Marie (Rushing) Whitwell
Married: Best
friend Judy Rivas on September 2, 1987 in Montgomery, TX. She survives.
Survivors: Wife-
Judy Whitwell of Astoria, IL
Daughter- Pamela (and
Brent) Croan of Olathe, KS
Daughter- Jackie (and
John) Dodd of Morton, IL
Daughter- Tricia (and
Brian) Mullins of Woodland Park, CO
4 Grandchildren-
Stephanie McCombs of Astoria, IL
Cady Hammack of Ft. Collins, CO
Caitlin Mullins of Woodland Park, CO
Ryan Mullins of Austin, TX
2 Great-Grandchildren-
Sophie and Nolan McCombs of Astoria, IL
Brother- Bill (and
Shirley) Whitwell of Joplin, MO
Sister- Betty Jean
(Homer) Stokes of Whitehouse, TX
Preceded by: Parents, his son, Kevin Whitwell and brother,
Michael Whitwell
Occupation: Operator at Goodyear Chemical Plant in Houston, TX for 32 years, retiring
in 1999
Military:
No
Memberships:
UAW for 32 years, loved football, avid Dallas
Cowboys fan
Services:
Cremation Rites have been
accorded
Services By: Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Joy Davis
St. David – Joy Ann Davis, 75, of
St. David, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015, at 11:30 pm, at the Unity
Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
She was born on February 5, 1940
in Astoria to Clyde and Emma Grisalano Ewing.
They preceded her in death,
She married Terry A. Davis on
April 7, 1973 in St David. He survives.
Also surviving are her children
Greg Strode of St David, Ronnie (Kelly) Strode of Bader, Melanie (Gzim) Abazi
of Newark IL, Russell Davis of St David, brother John (Glenda) Ewing of College
Station TX, grandchildren, Chelsea Strode of Normal and Rylee Strode of Bader.
She was also preceded in death by
her twin sister Joyce Lee Ewing.
Joy retired from FCRC in 2002 as
a job coach. She was a member of the St
David Methodist Church where she played the organ and piano. Together with her husband she enjoyed spending
the winter months in Port Aransas Texas.
Funeral services will be held at
noon on Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with
a visitation one hour prior.
Burial will be held at the
Highbridge cemetery in Dunfermline.
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Memorials may be made to the St
David Optimist Club.
To view Joy’s memorial tribute
video or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Vernon Ratliff
Lewistown - Vernon
Lee Ratliff, 86, of Lewistown, passed away at 7:15 PM Monday February 23, 2015
at his home surrounded by loved ones.
He was born
February 5, 1929 in Petersburg, the son of Robert Lee and Bertha Jane (Craig)
Ratliff. He married Glenna G. Case on June 2, 1956 in Canton. She preceded him
in death on May 11, 1998. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers, Garland and Loren Ratliff, four sisters, Lucille Holler, Helen
Peters, Ella Losey, and Joyce Ann Ratliff, four brother in-laws, Don Holler,
Gene Garrett, Albert and Alfred Case, and one sister in-law, Louise Ratliff.
Surviving are his two daughters, Sandra (LeRoy) Robinson of West Peoria, and
Christina (Brian) Wyss of Lacon, one son, Alber Lee Ratliff of Lewistown, 11
grandchildren, Sean (Corinn) Simpson, Katrina (David) Foust, Nathaniel
Robinson, Joe Robinson, Robert Robinson, Kasey (Colton) Donnelly, Meghan
Ratliff, Alexandra Shores, Caige Wyss, Chase Marie Wyss, and Meghan Wyss, six
great grandchildren, Timothy Wilson, Sean Simpson Jr; Aiden Simpson, David “Ricky”
Foust III, Ethan Robinson, and Easton Donnelly, one aunt in-law, Dorothy Goett
of Peoria, three brothers, Charles (Linda) Ratliff of Springfield, Merle (Bev)
Ratliff of Easton, and Greg (Patty) Ratliff of Easton, three sisters, Barb
(John) Fink of Pekin, Patty (Darrell) Robertson of Mason City, and Katie
Garrett of Springfield, two brother in-laws, Pete Peters of Peoria, Dale Losey
of Springfield, one sister in-law, Cindy Case of Lewistown, and several nieces
and nephews.
Vernon worked
as a farm hand his entire life. In the course of that time he worked for his
father, Robert Lee Ratliff, brother Garland Ratliff, John Hoobley of Cantrall,
Robert Thompson of Lewistown, Dennis Turner of Smithfield, and Norris Farms by
Dickson Mounds before retiring in 1992.
Vernon loved
spending time with his children and grandchildren, and was very proud of all of
them. He enjoyed weeding his yard by pulling dandelions and creeping charlie.
He always kept himself busy by finding something to do or that needed to be
done. He was a very loving and caring man who would do anything for anyone.
Services will
be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with
Pastor Randy Munson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services
and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer’s Association. To view Vernon’s life tribute video or to send
condolences visit www.henrylange.com
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Evelyn Williams
Canton -
Evelyn (Sherwood) Williams, 83, of Canton, passed away at 6:15 PM
Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Heartland Healthcare Center, Canton.
She
was born in rural St. Augustine, IL on October 26, 1931 to Russell and
Vera (Clark) Sherwood. She married Robert E. Williams on March 23, 1984
at the Monterey United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on
January 23, 1987.
Surviving are step children; a great niece and nephew; and two nephews including Michael Robinson of Canton.
Also
preceding her in death were her parents; an infant brother; a sister,
Mary Jo Robinson; and brother-in-law George Robinson.
Evelyn
graduated from Canton High School and Graham Hospital School of
Nursing. She was a retired R.N., and Administrator and Co-Owner of
Sherwood Nursing Home for 20 years.
She was a member of the Monterey United Methodist Church, the Neuropathy Association, and the National Granite Society.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Greenwood Cemetery.
Rev. Rebecca Gearhart will officiate. Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton is in charge of Arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to Monterey United Methodist Church.
You may send condolences to the family online by visiting www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
Tracey Duncan
Bryant – Tracey D. Duncan, 48, of
Bryant, died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2015 at her residence.
Born May 8, 1966 in Canton, the
daughter of Gloria (Francis) Brown and Terry (Randy) Scalf, she first married
Richard Landgrebe. She later married Kenny Duncan on October 31, 1990. He
survives.
Other survivors include her
stepfather, Francis Brown of Canton, her father, Terry (Randy) Scalf of Canton;
three children, Kara (David) McAdams of Lewistown, Jessica (Derek) Sorrells of
St. David and Robert (Stephanie Medina) Landgrebe of Lewistown; 6
grandchildren, Abigayle, Allyson, Annabelle, Braydon, Mason, and Wyatt; sisters
and brothers, Tammy (Russell) Murphy of Canton, Tim (Peggy) Scalf of
Shelbyville, TN, Gayle (Mike) Lewis of Knoxville, and Tim Brown of Macomb;
nieces and nephews, Caiden (Kirsten Fancher) Scalf, Kaylah (Preston Harris)
Murphy, Brynn and Zach Lewis, Shayli Duncan and B.J. Duncan; one aunt, Janice
Oatman of Cuba; sister-in-law, Kayma (Ralph Branstetter) Duncan of Canton; and
brother-in-law, Bruce (Mary) Duncan of Dunfermline.
She was preceded in death by her
mother, Gloria Brown; maternal grandparents, Don and Frances Stevens; and
paternal grandparents, Clifford and Mary Scalf.
She was a graduate of Canton High
School. Tracey and Kenny were the former owner/operators of Duncan’s Restaurant
in Canton and Arrowhead in Lewistown.
Tracey loved her grandkids and
children more than anything, and they were the biggest part of her life. She
also loved her other baby, Bella, who was her constant companion. Tracey loved
crocheting and enjoying remodeling her home, making sure to have Kenny do it “her
way.” She was a huge supporter of The Race for the Cure. She also enjoyed
talking on the phone, keeping in contact with family members she did not see on
a regular basis. One of Tracey’s very favorite things to do was to watch horror
movies; in particular, she loved Michael Myers. She passed on this love to her
grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1:30
p.m. Tuesday, February 24 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, the Rev. Brian
Ebert officiating. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. on Monday, February 23 at
the funeral home.
Burial will be at Shield’s Chapel
Cemetery in rural Canton.
Memorials may be made to the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
To view Tracey’s tribute or post condolences, please visit
www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Margaret Herink
Canton - Margaret E. Herink, 91, of
Canton passed away at 12:17 PM Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Heartland
Healthcare Center, Canton.
She
was born in Piper City, IL on March 28, 1923 to Adam and Bessie (Eaker)
Shell. She married Homer “Bill” R. Herink on Christmas Eve, 1948 in
Chatsworth, IL. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2010.
Surviving
are three children, Constance (Hal) Maples of St. Peters, MO, Ronald
(Judy) Herink of Borden, IN, and Frederick (Karol) Herink of Canton; six
grandchildren, Leia Knapp, Adam Herink, A.J. Herink, Tim Herink, Amy
Herink, and Joe Herink; one great-granddaughter, Keira Knapp; and one
sister, Helen Babcock of Washington, IL.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers and four sisters.
She
received her Bachelor’s Degree in teaching from ISU. She was a teacher
at Central Grade School, Canton and taught for twelve years at Lacon
and Varna.
She
was a member of the Canton First Presbyterian Church and past member of
the Eastern Star in Canton. She was also a member of the Graham
Hospital Service League and served on the Spoon River Library District
Board.
She enjoyed sewing and gardening.
Services
will be held at 10:00 AM Friday February 27, 2015 at Murphy-Sedgwick
Memorial Home, Canton, where visitation will be held Thursday evening
from 5:00-7:00 PM. Rev. Tim Bauler will officiate. Burial will follow
in White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton.
Memorials may be made to Canton First Presbyterian Church or Graham Hospital Service League.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
Wilma Shank
Wilma
H. Shank, 91, of Lewistown, IL. passed away at 8:30 am Saturday,
February 21, 2015 at the Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on
April 20, 1923 in Table Grove, IL. to Roy and Lena (Rutledge)
Nebergall. Wilma married Ralph Shank on January, 16, 1947 in Palmyra,
MO. He survives along with 2 children; Albert (Mary Jo) Shank of Cuba
and Helen (Danny) Dare of Canton, 3 grandchildren; Jeremy (Debbie) Dare,
Derek (Elizabeth) Dare, and Keith (Rebecca) Shank, 3
great-grandchildren; Jacob, Rylee, and Kennedy. She was preceded in
death by her parents, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.
Wilma was of the Nazarene faith.
Services
will be 11:00 am Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the Murphy-Sedgwick
Memorial Home in Canton with Rev. Martha Danielson officiating. There
will not be any visitation. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memory
Gardens in Canton. Memorials can be made to The First Nazarene Church
in Canton. To make online condolences you can go to
www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
Gerald “Buck” Hilton Sr.
Fairview – Gerald R. “Buck” Hilton
Sr., 81, of Fairview, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the
Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
He was born on November 25, 1933
in Stockham, NE to Robert Taft and Frances Elda (Wilcox) Hilton.
He married Shirley J. Sornberger
in Galesburg on November 12, 1953. She survives.
Other survivors include four
children Jackie Hamm of Canton, Gerald Jr. (Patty) Hilton of Fairview, Barbara
(Rodney) Schisler of Fairview, and Terry Spradlin of Pekin, 13 grandchildren,
10 great-grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren, and sister Lois (Clemon)
Effland of Terre Haute, IN.
He was preceded in death by his
daughter Liz Collins and sister Delores Meyers.
Buck was a telephone repairman,
working for Mid Century Telephone for 30 years. He was a member of the Fairview
United Methodist Church, past member of the Farmington Moose Lodge, the
American Bowling Congress, Canton Bowling Hall of Fame, past mayor and trustee
of the village of Fairview and the Fairview Fire Department for 22 years.
He was a Korean War Army veteran
serving three years active and reserves 1976-1993. He was a member of Roy
Miller Post 644 American Legion in Fairview.
Funeral services will be held at
11:00 a.m. Thursday February 26 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where
visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday.
Burial with military honors will
be at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the
Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
To view Buck’s Tribute or post
condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Friday, February 20, 2015
William Hays
He
was born on December 22, 1923 in Canton to Verne and Lela O’Brien Hays.
He
married Peggy L. Tuckey on November 17, 1952 in Grenada, MS. She survives.
Also
surviving is his sister in law Judy Hays of San Antonio, TX and his niece Susan
Henimeier.
He
was preceded in death by his brother, T.C. Hays and one niece Christine
Henimeier.
Bill
attended Canton Schools and the University of Iowa in Iowa City before serving
in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII.
After the war he returned to Canton and worked for International
Harvester from which he retired in 1982 with 37 years of service.
He
was a member of the Mohammad Temple of the Shrine, Masonic Lodge #734, Canton
American Legion and its 40 et 8, Elks Lodge #626 and the 1st
Christian Church in Canton where he was the longest living member.
Bill
and Peggy loved to travel and always enjoyed spending the summer in Michigan at
their cottage on the lake. Bill was a
great man and anyone who knew him was blessed.
He always had a smile and a good word.
A
visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, from 9 am-11am, at the
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a Masonic service at 11 A.M. at the
funeral home. A funeral service will
follow with the burial with military honors at the White Chapel Memory Gardens
in Canton.
Memorials
may be made to Shriners Hospital or to his church.
To
view Bill’s tribute video or to leave online condolences please visit
oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Dorothy VanEtten
Lewistown- Dorothy M. VanEtten, 89, of Lewistown and
formerly of Havana passed away at 10:14 AM Thursday February 19, 2015 at her
home.
She was born December 21, 1925 at Enion, IL; the
daughter of Alexander and Mable (Brillhart) Howe. She married Franklin G.
VanEtten Jr. on June 2, 1946 at Havana. He died April 1, 1992. She was also
preceded in death by her parents, one son, Alan VanEtten, one brother, and one
sister. Surviving are two sons, Edward (Tracy) VanEtten, of Mountain Home, ID;
and Timothy (Lanette) VanEtten of Havana, three daughters, Mary (Warren)
Berkley of Lewistown, Carrie VanEtten of Rock Hill SC; and Lori (Greg) Bainter
of Portage, WI; one sister, Norma (Gordon) Weber of Macomb, 11 grandchildren,
and 26 great grandchildren.
Dorothy was a homemaker and had volunteered for many
organizations including Mason District Hospital auxiliary. She was a member of
First United Methodist Church of Havana and was also a 50 year member of
Eastern Star.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday at
the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Pastor Jame Hahs officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lewistown. Visitation will be held from
5-7 PM Monday at the memorial home. Memorial contributions may be made to
Beacon of Hope Hospice in Galesburg. To send online condolences visit www.henrylange.com.
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