Donald W. Purchase

Canton- Donald W. Purchase, 69, of Canton, passed away at 5:36 PM on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Glasford, Illinois. He was born on September 17, 1954 in Elmwood, a son of Ralph W. “Speck” and Marion (Blodgett) Purchase. He married Louanna McAdams on January 11, 1986 in Elmwood. She survives.

Also surviving are his two daughters, Kim Purchase of Canton, Krissy (Jack) Taff of Oakley; five grandchildren, Jace Kelly, Trevor Taff, Payton Coon, Dominic Coon, and Jay Taff, one brother, Steve Purchase of Elmwood; one sister, Ruth Nott of Maquon.

Preceding Donald in death were his parents, and one granddaughter, Colleen Taff.

Donald worked many years as an over the road truck driver, and retired in 2016 from the Boilermakers Local Union #60 in Peoria. Donald was a great storyteller, and enjoyed tinkering in the garage with his buddies, but most of all was the time he spent with his grandchildren.

Per Donald’s wishes, there will be no services, cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory. Memorials can be made to his family. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com