David S. Goodman

Lewistown- David S. Goodman, 77, of Lewistown passed away Sunday October 13, 2024 at his residence.

He was born January 19, 1947 at Canton the son of Kenneth and Mary (Eskridge) Goodman. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Ronald Goodman, and one sister, Rochelle Derry. Surviving are three nieces, two great nephews, four great nieces, and two great-great nephews.

Dave graduated from Lewistown Community High School in 1965, and then attended Western Illinois University in Macomb. Dave was the owner of Goodman’s Sawmill in Lewistown for over 40 years. Following a heart attack Dave enjoyed visiting the cardiac rehab in Havana and faithfully went there three days a week for ten years. He enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears, and Illinois Basketball.

Cremation will be accorded. A graveside service will be held at 11:15 AM Wednesday October 23rd at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until 11 AM Wednesday October 23rd at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. Memorial contributions may be made to an education fund for his great-great nephew, Zaelen Kleinlein. Online condolences may be made at henrylange.com.

Melinda K. Donohoe

Melinda Kay Donohoe, 43, of Canton, passed away at 1:54 AM on Monday, October 14, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on December 25, 1980 in Canton, IL to Earl and Roberta "Jane" (Kumer) Hobbs. She married Jamie Donohoe, he survives.

She is also survived by her mother; one daughter, Allie (Alex Acosta) Hobbs; one brother, Brian (Marcha) Hobbs; two sisters, Becky Hobbs and Missy (Ken) McClain; brother-in-law, Shawn (Debra) Ste.Marie; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father; two brothers, Marc (Regina) Hobbs and Brent Cremeens; and one sister, Allegra Cremeens. 

Melinda worked as a CNA. She was known as a sweet person. She loved her cats and doing art projects.

Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Jeanetta S. Malone

Jeanetta Malone, 75, of Canton, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on July 9, 1949 in Canton to Thomas and Betty (Schuman) Clark. They preceded her in death.

She married Arthur Malone on April 7, 1968. He preceded her in death on July 27, 2004.

Surviving are her children, Tom (Kim) Malone of Canton, Rod Malone of Canton, sisters, Janice (Peter) Archibeque of AZ, Alice Smith of Canton, JoAnn Pratt of Canton, grandchildren, Trevor, Anthony, Lacy, Madi, Matt, Nate, Nick, Zach, Kiana and nine great grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death is one son, Tim Malone, two brothers, Steve and August Clark and four sisters, Betty Fitch, Joyce Bearden, Lula Burgess and Evelyn Chaney.

Jeanetta worked for K-Mart and J.C. Penny’s in Canton but her passion in life was her family, children, grandchildren and helping out her friends.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, at 1pm, with a visitation from 11-1pm. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.

To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Robert D. Welch

Cuba- Robert D. Welch, 80, of Cuba and formerly of Smithfield passed away at 7:10 AM Sunday October 13, 2024 at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.

He was born March 22, 1944 at Canton the son of Woodrow and Frances (Martin) Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are one sister, Gloria (Greg) Towles of Peoria, one brother, Dan (Rita) Welch of Smithfield, nephews, Mike Welch of Chicago, Josh (Ira Katzman) Welch of Chicago, Jake (Lacey) Welch of Astoria, and Joe (Angel) Welch of Smithfield, great nieces & nephews, Gracie & Bobby Welch of Astoria, and Piper & Billy Welch of Smithfield.

Bob attended Smithfield Grade School through the 8th grade and later graduated from Cuba High School in 1962. Bob was a veteran of the Army Reserves. Bob had worked at C.S. Norcross, US Post Office rural mail carrier sub, Excell Corporation and a over the road truck driver.

He loved and was a fan of all sports, especially the Chicago White Sox, and the Los Angeles Rams formerly St. Louis Rams. The St. Louis Rams held their pre-season training in Macomb and Bob enjoyed watching them train. His memory of sports trivia and records will be treasured forever. Bob loved trains and dogs and was known to have paused his routine whenever he heard a train approaching Smithfield.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday October 18th at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba with Pastor Ellen Dodd officiating. Burial will be at Baughman Cemetery at rural Smithfield. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Friday at the memorial home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at henrylange.com

Jan Braun

Janice K. “Jan” Braun, 74 of Lewistown passed away Saturday October 12, 2024 at her home.

She was born April 23, 1950 at Blue Island, IL; the daughter of William and Helen (Fredette) Wilson. She married John Braun on February 2, 1975 at Woodstock, IL, and they were married for nearly 50 years. He survives, along with three children, Andy (Carol) Braun of Chicago, Jeff (Monica) Braun of Lewistown, and Jenna (Brian) Russell of Lincoln, NE. She is also survived by her grandchildren whom she loved and adored, Jack and Sara Braun, Macey (Lucas) Utter, Gage (Alex) Beekman, Carsyn and Knox Braun, and Ben and Alex Russell and her great grandchildren, Nash and Crew Utter. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Barb Wilson, a nephew, Eric (Marla) Wilson and a great-niece, Allison Wilson, all of Rockford. She was preceded in death by her parents and Everett (Buck) Walker, one nephew, Gregg Wilson, and one brother, David Wilson.

Jan worked in education for most of her life. She served the Lewistown and surrounding communities first as a teacher, then as the Lewistown elementary school principal for many years, retiring in 2015. She continued to work in the district as a Curriculum Director. She was a woman of many talents and loved to garden, paint, craft, sew, write and spend time at the beach on Anna Maria Island, Florida with her family and friends.

Cremation will be accorded, and a memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 pm Saturday October 26, 2024 at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown.

Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Jan to the Lewistown School District Kindness Fund.

The Kindness Fund was established to help the school district provide support to students and their families in times of need.

Lewistown Community Unit School District #97

c/o Serenity Wallick

15501 E. Avenue L

Lewistown, IL 61542

Please note “Kindness Fund-Jan Braun.”

Rebecca A. Comstock

Rebecca Ann “Beckie” Comstock, 74, of Havana, passed away at her home at 3:38 a.m., on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born December 16, 1949, in Canton, Illinois, to John and Beulah M. (Niederer) Towery. She married Ronald Comstock, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Havana, on October 21, 1978.

Mrs. Comstock is survived by her husband, Ronald; one daughter: Lucretia (Alan Barker) Duncan, and granddaughter: Olivia Mae Duncan, all of Havana. Also surviving is one sister: Brenda Towery, of Ohio, as well as two sisters-in-law: Judy Martin of Normal, Illinois, and Margaret “Peggy” Towery, of Grove City, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, John Comstock; and two brothers: Paul Towery and Don (Janice) Towery.

Mrs. Comstock was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where she had worked as the church secretary for many years. She was also a hairdresser for many years and a bus driver for the Havana School District. She was member of the Havana Women of Today. She was well known for her baking and generosity.

Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Havana, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, with visitation one hour prior to the services. Rev. Ian Heinze will officiate. Burial will follow the services at Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Havana.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset medical expenses.

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

Gary W. Bahl

Gary W. Bahl, 84, of Havana, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Mason District Hospital in Havana. He was born on March 5, 1940, the son of Raymond and Juanita (Gosnell) Bahl. He married his wife, Diane Bahl, on September 1, 1985. She survives, along with his daughters, Lisa (Mike) Hamor, Lorie (Alan) Monroe, and Leann (Rick) Bonnett; son, Gary Bahl, Jr.; step-son, Sean (Cara) O’Brien; thirteen grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sister, Marilyn (Ken) Stone; brother, Jerry Bahl; and many nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Carolyn Shawgo.

Gary was a barber for 46 years. He was also well-known as a commercial fisherman and could be found often on the Illinois River or at Emiquon trying to catch his next big boat load of fish.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana. Rev. Carol Stufflebeam will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made in Gary’s name to Mason District Hospital or 1st United Methodist Church of Havana. Online memorial messages may be left for his family at www.hurleyhf.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.