Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Wanda J. Stockov
Monday, January 30, 2023
Eldon R. Abbott
Smithfield- Eldon R. ”Bob” Abbott, 95, of rural Smithfield passed away at 10:43 AM Thursday January 26, 2023 at Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born November 28, 1927 in Fulton County the son of Arthur and Nina (Baughman) Abbott. He married Mary Louise Negley on May 31, 1952 at Smithfield. She survives along with four sons, Marty (Marilyn) Abbott of Crossville, TN; Bruce (Candie) Abbott of Smithfield, David (Carol) Abbott of Mackinaw, and Charles (Cindi) Abbott of Smithfield, ten grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister.
Bob was a lifelong farmer. He sold Pioneer seed for 23 years. He served in the US military during WWII, and the Korean War. He was a member of the Brock United Methodist Church in Smithfield. He was also a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau, Cuba Lodge AF&AM 534, Odd Fellows Lodge in Fiatt, Macomb Prairieland Barbershop Chorus, and the Shaw Creek Golf Course in Bushnell.
Cremation will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday February 3rd at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba. Burial will follow services at Fiatt Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to services at the memorial home. Pastor Ellen Dodd will officiate the services. Memorial contributions may be made to Brock United Methodist Church. To view Bob’s life tribute video or to send online condolences visit henrylange.com.
Phylis Studer
She was born on June 6, 1935 in Cushing, IA to Roland and Loreta (Powell) Whyte.
She married Raymond Studer on September 11, 1954, in Lena, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2018.
Surviving is her son, Blaine Studer of Glasford and a daughter Denice (Terry Haynes) Studer of Canton, one grandchild, Michelle Franzoni, four step grandchildren: Grant Tyler, Gabriel Tyler, Holly Kennedy, Blake Tyler and several great–grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Miles Studer, one brother, Duane Whyte and one sister, Lillian Whyte.
Phylis worked as a self-employed beautician. She enjoyed riding her horse Julie, putting together puzzles, playing with cats and could cook a meal out of anything she had on hand. She and her husband were sponsors for Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos International and helped several generations of children all of who she thought of as her own.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 11am until 1pm at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. A funeral service will be held at 1pm also at the funeral home.
Burial will be held at Brunswick Cemetery in rural Canton following the service. A meal will be held at the White Chapel Church in rural Glasford following the burial.
Memorials may be made to the Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos International.
To view Phylis’ video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Richard Bohanan, Sr.
He was born on November 19, 1950 in Canton to Robert and Ruth (Cook) Bohanan. They preceded him in death.
He married Maudeen Kuzniar on March 14, 1970. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2002.
Surviving are his children, Richard “Ricky” Bohanan Jr of Canton, Bettina Bohanan of Canton, his significant other, Laurie Palmer, brothers, Randy “Tyke” (Jeanette) Bohanan of Canton, Rusty (Lisa) Bohanan of East Peoria and one granddaughter, Livy Kay Swearingen.
He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mike and Betty Kuzniar.
Rick was a general contractor and together with his son owned and operated Bohanan & Son Construction for 53 years. He was a member of Black Diamond and served as past president. His interests included, Archery, bow hunting and Jeeps.
Cremation rites have been accorded through the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 2-5 at the American Legion in Canton.
Memorials may be made to Canton School District Archery Program.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Robert E. Fornoff
Bob and Jean Shelabarger were companions for 26 years, until her passing in 2013.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence J. Fornoff, sister, Wilma Embree and son-in-law, Rick Charlton.
Bob is survived by six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Josh (Maggi) Charlton, Grace and Luke Charlton, of Manito; Zac (Monica) Charlton, Ayla, Oakley and Laikyn Charlton, of Manito; Beau Charlton, Megan Charlton, Rickey, Bella and Elizabeth Charlton, of Manito; Hilary (David) Vine, and Peter Vine of California; Ryan (Katrina) Fornoff, Jacob and Ross Fornoff of Manito; David Fornoff, Callan and Jude Fornoff of Manito; as well as nephews and niece, Ed (Daisy) Embree, of Bensenville, Illinois, Stan (Kathy) Embree of Manito, Linda (Ron) Doty of Manito, and their families.
Bob graduated from Manito High School, class of 1947. He served in the US Air Force at Moody Air Force Base, in Valdosta, Georgia. In 1961, the Fornoff family purchased the Meadow Dale Farm from the Bob Mahr Estate. He was a charter member into the Trinity Lutheran Church, in 1959, in Manito. He also served many years on the Meadow Lawn Cemetery Board.
Bob was a lifelong Mason County farmer. Along with corn, soybeans and wheat, he raised pigs and black angus cattle in his early years. In 1975, irrigation started going up, and then specialty crops were growing in the area. Pfister Seed Corn, El Paso, Illinois, had their seasonal office at “the shop” south of Manito for many years.
Bob had a lot of help over the years with farming, including three generations of the Mitchell Family working on the farm, and continue to this day. Robert (Butch Mitchell, his son Kory Mitchell and his son Steven Mitchell.) They have a combined “60 years” at the Fornoff Farms!
In 2000, Bob built the Fornoff Pond on the Hamilton Ground, southwest of Manito. He enjoyed passing time watching wildlife.
Bob’s farming legacy will continue through his family.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Manito, at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, with visitation one hour prior to the services. Rev. Matthew Berndt will officiate. Burial will follow the services at Meadow Lawn Cemetery, in Manito.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, or Meadow Lawn Cemetery. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Maas-Hurley Funeral Home, in Manito, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Lee Charlton
Jerry is survived by 7 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Josh (Maggi) Charlton, Grace and Luke Charlton, of Manito; Zac (Monica) Charlton, of Manito, Ayla, Oakley and Laikyn Charlton, of Manito; Beau Charlton, Megan Charlton, Rickey, Bella, and Elizabeth Charlton, of Manito; Hilary (David) Vine, and Peter Vine of California;
Ben (Kristen) Charlton, of Northern Kentucky, step grandson, Paul (Natalie) Barrilles, Jack and Abby Charlton of Northern Kentucky; Emilie (Jeremy) Leach of Northern Kentucky, Annabel, Finn, Charlie Leach of Northern Kentucky; Elizabeth (Nathan) Dahler of Cincinnati, Ava, Reese, and Channing Dahler of Cincinnati.
As well as nephews and nieces, Linda(Henry)Burch of Manito Il, Debbie Arnold, Pekin, Illinois, Tommie (Stephanie) Schmitgall of Oregon; Danny Schmitgall, deceased; as well as great neices and nephews.
Jerry graduated from Manito High School, class of 1949. Jerry was a homemaker and faithfully and lovingly stood by her husband of 69 years. She was an active member of the Manito Community United Methodist Church. She volunteered for the Forman Ambulance Service along with her son, Rick. Jerry voluntered at the gradeschool, listening to children read. She especially loved this and the children loved her.
Funeral services will be held at Manito Community United Methodist Church, in Manito IL., at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 2, 2023, with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow in Meadow Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Steve Oaks will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Manito Community United Methodist Church.
Friday, January 27, 2023
Darlene Michelle Williams
She was born March 25, 1972 at Canton, the daughter of Charles J. “Red” and Leona P. (Nixon) Williams. Survivors include a special friend Larry E. Gruber of Canton, one daughter, Leaa Michelle (Jarvis) Young of South Pekin, two grandchildren, Iden James Young, and Ivoree Rose Young, three sisters, Ellen (Kerry) Brown of St. David, Cheryl (Chris Clark) Conklin of Canton, and Doreen (William) Fawcett of Cuba, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Dolly worked as a photographer. She enjoyed snowmobiling, cooking, camping, and canoeing.
Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday February 2, 2023 at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown, where visitation will be held 2 hours prior to services. Interment of ashes will be held at a later date at Apple Cemetery at rural Lewistown. To view Dolly’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit henrylange.com
Larry L. Stambaugh, Sr.
Also surviving is his daughter, Kahty (and Ed) Monette of Paragould, AR, 2 sons, Larry (and Tammy) Stambaugh, Jr. of Astoria, and Greg (and Ashley) Stambaugh of West Lafeyette, IN, 8 grandchildren, Adam Scott, Adrien Scott, Austin Scott, Nikki (and David) Stambaugh, Tasha Stambaugh, Natti (and Drew) Prater, Wyatt Stambaugh and Holden Stambaugh, 7 great-grandchildren, Kynlee, Kloe, Kaden, Bentley, Ryder, Greyson and Aliyah.
He is preceded by his infant son, daughter, Deborah Scott, 3 brothers, Richard Cline “Breezy” Stambaugh, Wayne Stambaugh and Eugene Stambaugh, sister, Louise McMullen, and step-brother, Max Stambaugh.
Larry worked at International Havester for 37 years, Stambaugh Construction for 12 years and he farmed.
He was a member of UAW #974. Larry enjoyed drag racing and racing cars, hunting, fishing, going to auctions and flea markets, riding side by sides and motorcycles.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. A visitation will take place one prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the First Methodist Church in Rushville or the Astoria Lions Club.
John Lee Van Zant
He was born on September 24, 1938 in Richmond, IN to John P and Eleanore (Scheibler) Van Zant.
He married Linda Nott on June 19, 1965 in Fairview. She preceded him in death on October 29, 2019.
Surviving are her children, John (Roberta) Van Zant of Morton, Beth (Eric) Sebree of Lewistown, five grandchildren, Ella, Asher, Levi Van Zant, Elyssa (Curt) Ferguson, Ethan Sebree and one sister, Sharon Adams of Fort Worth, TX.
John served in the U.S. Navy. He later worked for International Harvester and lastly retired in 1999 from the U.S. Post Office. He was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Canton. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish and hunt. He also loved the Chicago Bears. Most of all he loved his grandkids and supporting them in their sporting events.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 5-7 pm at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.
Cremation rites will follow the visitation and a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10 am at the funeral home with a burial of the ashes immediately following at the Fairview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to 1st Presbyterian Church.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Charles L. Mason
Cuba- Charles L. Mason, 85, of rural Cuba, passed away at 8:30 am Monday January 23, 2023 at his home.
He was born June 30, 1937 at Canton, the son of Blake and Sylvia (Melvin) Mason. He married Vicki Seward on April 26, 1959 at Lewistown. She survives with one son, Brett Mason of Lewistown, three grandsons, Justin Ramey of Lewistown, Dylon Ramey of Fairview, and Dakota Ramey of Armington, four great grandchildren, Lucien Ramey, Jaiden Ramey, Lexi Ramey, and Finley Ramey, and three siblings, Pat Benns of Pinckneyville, Larry (Rosemary) Mason of Summum, and Lynn Mason of Havana. He was preceded by his parents, one daughter, Lissi Ramey, two infant sons, Ethen Mason, and Michael Mason, and one brother, Lyle Mason.
Charlie worked as a millwright for 27 years at Canton International Harvester. He also owned and operated his own Bulldozing service, and also farmed, He was a member of the Illinois Street Christian Church in Lewistown. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and horses.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday January 28, 2023 at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown, with Pastor Brant Reed officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 5-7 pm at the memorial home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lewistown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Street Christian Church. To view Charlie’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit henrylange.com
Thelma M. Keihn
Thelma had worked for the bottle factory in Lincoln as a supervisor and Dos Amigo & Chestnut Street Grill as a waitress. She was a member of the Mason City Community Chapel. Thelma enjoyed reading, crochet and being outdoors.
Cremation rite have been accorded and a burial of ashes will take place at Mason City Cemetery at a later date. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hurleyfh.com
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Martha Jane Walters
Canton- Martha Jane Walters, 88, of Canton, passed away at 2:25 pm Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton. She was born on April 24, 1934 in Fulton County to James and Mabel (Roberts) Weaver. Martha married Roy Walters on May 31, 1959 in Canton. He preceded her in death on October 10, 2004 along with her parents, one brother Bud and five sisters; Blanche, Geraldine, Ellamae, Betty and Sharon.
Surviving are two sons; Steve (Andi) Walters and Curtis (Betty) Walters both of Canton, three grandchildren; Rayce Rumler, Tiffany (David Contreras) Cox and Rebecca (Eric) Glenn and one great-grandchild Caden Contreras.
Martha worked at Graham Hospital and also at the Canton Overall Factory. She attended Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton.
Family graveside services will be 11 am Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Greenwood Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Life from 2-5 pm April 29, 2023 at the Official Time Out in Canton. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association or to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton are in charge of arrangements. To view Martha’s DVD or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Curtis R. Krock
Canton – Curtis R. Krock, 96, of Canton, passed away at 1:20 am, Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Graham Hospital in Canton. He was born on September 16, 1926 in Canton to James R. “Bud” and Winifred H. (Williamson) Krock. Curtis married Alma Leta Oaks on January 16, 1949 in Canton. She survives along with three children; Wesley Alan Krock of Monkton, MD, Kevin Russell Krock of Rock Island and Terrisa Jean Gray of Oswego, KS, four grandchildren; Jason Wesley Stanley, Alison Marie Gabel, Jordon Wesley Krock and Nolie Elizabeth Krock and five great-grandchildren. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Gilbert Krock.
Curtis first worked as a farmer and at Johnson & Johnson lumberyard in North Bend. He retired in 1988 from TRW as a service technician. He was a WWII Navy veteran. Cremation rites have been accorded with Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.
Services will be at 11 am Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the First Christian Church in Canton. A church luncheon will immediately follow. Graveside burial of ashes will be held at 1 pm Saturday, January 28,2023 at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton with Military Honors.
Memorials can be made to First Christian Church.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Andrew "Andy" Sepich, Sr.
He was born on April 10, 1955 in Canton to Rudy and Linda (Ashby) Sepich. They preceded him in death. He married Ruth Schnepper on October 6, 1990. She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Andrew Sepich Jr of Peoria, Brian (Casey) Sepich of El Paso, five grandchildren, Shelby (Jake) Williams, Rudy Sepich, Lauren Sepich, Harrison Sepich, Addison Sepich, one great grandson, Theodore, brothers, David “Catt” (Linda) Sepich of Canton, Paul (Annette) Sepich of Canton, Bill Sepich of Scottsdale, AZ, sisters, Melanie Sepich of Canton, Toni Dillefield of Canton, and Judie (Dan) Thompson of Jacksonville, IL. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was his brother in-law Paul Dillefeld.
Andy was employed as an ice cream driver by Senn-Soldwedel in Canton, then as a milkman for 31 years at Prairie Farms Dairy before retiring in 2004. While at Prairie Farms, Andy served six years as Union Steward for the Teamsters’ Union. After retiring, he later was employed part time by Hertz Car Rental and Broad Branch Farm.
He was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Peoria where Andy dedicated many hours volunteering at fish fries and their annual chicken and noodle dinner. He was also an active member of the Peoria German American Society Harmonie affiliate where he held the positions of President and Recording Secretary for many years.
Andy was a 50 year member of Croatian Fraternal Union Sacred Heart Lodge 367 in Canton, IL where he served in numerous officer positions. Andy was proud of his Croatian heritage and worked tirelessly to preserve the culture within the Canton community. One of his proudest accomplishments was securing Canton as a stop on the CFU Cultural tour where, for the last 25 years the CFU Home office has brought a Croatian Tamburitza group to play traditional Croatian music at Lodge 367’s annual sarma dinner in August. Andy was also very involved at the national level serving as an elected National Board Member for the last 12 years.
Officiating High School Football was a 45 year passion for Andy. He worked with many crews over the years, enjoying the camaraderie shared on road trips as well as within the officiating community. He was honored to have spent the last 10+ years with his current crew and was proud to have officiated 2 Illinois State Championship games with them. He also officiated High School Wrestling, enjoyed hitting the links with friends and family, and following sports at all levels.
He was known by many for his Sepich genealogy work which he willingly shared but was best known for his baking skills. He devotedly baked the traditional Croatian nut roll, povitica, at Christmas and other special occasions for a large clientele of friends and family.
The family would like to sincerely thank the doctors, nurses, and aids at St. Francis Hospital, Illinois Cancer Care, and the Richard Owens Hospice home for the skilled, loving, and compassionate care extended to Andy since his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in October, 2022.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton from 3-6 with a recitation of the Rosary at 6pm. A funeral Mass will be on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton. Burial of the ashes will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Canton. Memorials can be made to Croatian Fraternal Union Scholarship Foundation, ATTN: Ed Pazo President, 100 Delaney Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 and/or the American Cancer Society.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
John Viano
He was born December 22, 1925 in Gilchrist, IL to Simone and Mary Viano.
He married Betty Bybee on January 19, 1950 in Canton. She preceded him in death on August 12, 2021.
Also surviving are his children, Edward Viano of Canton, Lewis (Lori) Viano of Canton, Chester Viano of Lilburn, GA, Diana June Viano of Wichita, KS, Deana Jean Viano of Peoria, three sisters, Adelaide Barnes, Anna DeLost, Josephine Viano, one grandchild and one great grandchild.
John attended trade school in Springfield and started working at the Rock Island Arsenal and then joined the Marine Corp during WWII. He returned to work at International Harvester from where he retired. He worked as a farmer throughout his life. He enjoyed walking and watching sports, especially the Cubs and Bears. He was a proud American/Italian.
A graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. There will be no visitation.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton has been entrusted with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St Mary’s Catholic Church.
The family would like to thank Linda Patton and her team at Graham Hospital Extended care for the care and support they provided.
To leave online condolences please visit www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com.
Firmin Elgart
Firmin came to America at the age of 18. His brother, Bernard, loaned him six hundred dollars to come to America. He had a job waiting for him working on a ranch in California as a vocation Sheepherder in Los Banos and Corcoran, CA. He and his wife moved to Stockton, CA where he worked at a box factory, following with a job at the Clorox Bottling Company there. He retired after 30 years from General Motors in Oklahoma City, OK. Following the death of his wife, he and his mother-in-law moved to Ada, OK making their home there together for more than 10 years. Following the death of his mother-in-law he moved to Petersburg, IL and lived at Countryside Estates Independent Living near his sister-in-law, Anna M Young Stier and the Albert Stier family, being included in many family gatherings and trips along with his niece Margaret Stier Santos and Nephew-in-law Ross Santos.
In his past years he enjoyed the traditional Hand Ball games with the other young friends in Basque traditional locations such as Bakersfield, CA and many other nearby towns.
He thoroughly enjoyed Golfing at Shambolee Golf Course every good weather day possible and at his last game he par’d 7 & 8 and on the 9 he birded.
A memorial visitation will be held for Firmin on January 29, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, IL. Memorials may be made to the Menard County Rural Fire. Burial will follow in Vamoosa, OK at the Cemetery joining his wife.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com
Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.
Monday, January 23, 2023
Loretta Hall Keeton
Loretta (Hall) Keeton, 78, of Wee-Ma-Tuk, left her earthly possessions at 2:53 PM on Friday, January 20, 2023 in her home to join her mother and stepfather. Loretta was the daughter of Betty Jo Hoskins Hall and stepdaughter of Deet Morehead. Loretta was born in Arnoldsburg, WV and married the love of her life, Charles Keeton on July 27, 1963 in Walton, WV. He survives.
Loretta is also survived by her three sons, Charles Anthony “Tony” (Lisa) Keeton, Christopher Scott Keeton, and Russell Lee Keeton; five grandsons, Michael Antony (Jessica) Keeton, Garrett Lee (Jessica) Keeton, TJ Keeton, TY Keeton and Charlie Keeton; two granddaughters, Graci Lynn Keeton and Kelci Lea Keeton; one great-grandson, Jaxx Keeton; one brother, Jerry Hall; one sister, Connie Campbell; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Loretta worked and retired as a buyer for Echo Manufacturing in 2011. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and antiques. She was known to make a Hallmark style Christmas for her family and grandkids.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
Cindy R. Brawner
She is survived by two brothers, Charles “Keith” (Lynne) Raper and Floyd (Bonnie) Raper; and one sister, Peggy (Jim) Dilley.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a memorial service for Cindy in early spring.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Lyle Edward Howe
He married Viola Florene Sellars on September 6, 1959 in Macomb, Illinois.
Lyle is survived by his wife of 63 years, Viola Florene Howe of Havana, and children Larry Howe of Havana, Jan (Jack) O'Bryant of Canton, Missouri, Joyce (Randy) Fairow of Easton, Illinois, and Janie (Jason) Jones of Table Grove, Illinois; grandchildren Christopher Boggs, Jill (Kyle) Cookingham, Clint (Johanna) O'Bryant, Jett Jones, Jada Jones, Sydney Marshall and Zachary Marshall and one son-in-law Steve Marshall of Havana. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Leona, three brothers, Otis Gerald, Donald Wayne, Leland, and an infant son Garry Howe and daughter Joan Marshall.
Lyle proudly served his country as a Navy Seabee (Construction Battalion) on Guam and later stateside in southern California from 1947-1954. He retired from NTN Bower in Macomb, Illinois after many years of dedicated service. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Havana, Illinois.
The family would like to express deep gratitude to the staff of The Elms for their compassionate care and support they provided Lyle during the last three years.
A family visitiation will be held from 1-2 Tuesday, January 24, 2023 with graveside services immediately following at Laurel Hill Cemetary with full military rites provided by VFW Post #6408 and American Legion Post #138. Rev. Carol Stufflebeam will officiate. Online condolences can be left for his family at Hurley Funeral Home In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VFW or American Legion Hall in Havana.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.
Pearl L. Clementz
Pearl L. Clementz, 103, of Peoria, formerly of Manito, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Apostolic Christian Skylines, in Peoria. She was born June 13, 1919, in rural Manito, Illinois, to Glen and Viola (Withers) Talbott. She married George F. Clementz on August 7, 1938, in Havana. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2009.Mrs. Clementz is survived by one son, Dr. Greg (Linda) Clementz, of Park Falls, Wisconsin; two granddaughters: Abby Rogers, of Effingham, Illinois, and Deanna (Neil) Wilkie of Chicago, Illinois; as well as two great-grandchildren: Dylan Clementz and Ava Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and four siblings: Corrine DeSutter, Kathleen Griffin, Gnile Talbott, Robert Talbott and Earl Talbott.
Mrs. Clementz was an active member of Forest City Community Church. She loved baking and had an article written about her Coconut Cream Pies published in the Peoria Journal Star. She was also a well known prayer warrior in her church.
Graveside services will be held at Meadowlawn Cemetery, in Manito, on Monday, January 23, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Guy Williams will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Forest City Community Church. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Maas-Hurley Funeral Home in Manito is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, January 20, 2023
Mark C. "Papa Smurf" Coulter
Also surviving are his children, Christy (Eric) Welch of Florida; Cari (Mike) Hinton of Colorado; Craig Coulter of Colorado; Brandon (Jenna) Martin of Farmington; Cory (Kellie Holder) Coulter of Canton; Beau (Kyndra Bitner) Coulter of Canton; eleven grandchildren, and one brother, Terry Dean Coulter of Fiatt.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Larry Reagan, Dick and Jerry Coulter, and one grandson, Miration.
Mark graduated from Spoon River College with honors, earning his associate degree, and later working for the College, as a welding instructor.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory, where visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, January 23, 2023. Mike Quick will officiate. Burial will take place in Fiatt Cemetery, following the services on Tuesday. Memorials can be made to the Coulter family to help with funeral expenses. To view Mark’s DVD or to leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
Isabelle "Izzy" McMahan
She was born on May 9, 1950 in Peoria to Thomas “Bud” and Donna Jean (Farris) Rice. They preceded her in death.
She married Steven Taylor McMahan on November 26, 1976 in Peoria County. He preceded her in death.
Surviving are her step children, Kim McMahan of Abingdon, Billi (Josh) McCorroll of Pekin, Steven Taylor Jr, brother, Harry (Sheryl) Rice of MO, sister, Carolyn (Delbert) Pine of Peoria, grandchildren, Brandi (Tyler) of London Mills, Jeri Lynn (Andrew) of Monmouth, Great grandchildren, Kendall, Madi, Haley, Braylyn, Mila, special nieces and nephews, Bobby (Melodi) Prescott, Johnny (Jessica) Prescott plus many others, Great niece Charline Prescott and her precious babies great great nieces and nephews, Ryleigh, Ruby, Amaya, Kaiden, Jayiden, her best friend Diana Kneer Lulay, her dog Missy, Cousins, Sherry Miller, Tamia Johnson plus many others.
Also preceding her in death are two grandchildren, one great niece and Ginger the dog.
Isabelle enjoyed family, going to drive ins with her cousin and quarter auctions. Together with her husband they ran the Clark Station on Farmington Road in Peoria. She enjoyed fishing, camping and going to the races with her husband. Isabelle will be missed by many but never forgotten. She will be carried through all of our hearts and stories we carry and share.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton from 11 am until noon. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation and burial of the ashes will be held at the Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria at a later date.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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