John W. Schoon

John W. Schoon, 93, of Glasford, passed away, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Canton. He was born in Canton on May 13, 1932, to Harley and Grace (Hollandsworth) Schoon. They preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Ann (Geier) Schoon. She preceded him in death on August 3, 2022, daughters Cheryl Knussman and Valorie, son John D. Schoon, great granddaughter Penelope Litle, brother Maurice Schoon, and sister June Bankert. John is survived by two children, son in law Gary Knussman of Trivoli, daughter in law Teresa Schoon of Canton, James (Susan) Schoon of Glasford Illinois, Pam (Matt) Price of Congerville Illinois, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild and many nephews and nieces. John worked at Caterpillar for 31 years. He was a union steward and retired in 1980. John is a Veteran of the United States Army, he served from 1950 until 1953. He was a member of White Chapel Church. John devoted his life to his love of farming. Memorials may be made to the Trivoli United Methodist Church and White Chapel Church. A funeral service will be held at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11 a.m., visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held immediately following the services at Trivoli Cemetery.

John M. Minton

John M. Minton, 71, of Washington, IL, passed away at 4:38 a.m., on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Hospital in Peoria. He was born October 31, 1954, to John and Helen (Edwards) Minton in Peoria.

John is survived by three children, Nicole Wise of Washington, IL, Danielle Minton of Maquon, IL, and Toni Minton of Chillicothe, IL; two sisters, Susan Kennedy and Sydney (Wayne) Davis; seven grandchildren, Trevor, Tressa, Isabel, Miles, Mason, Rocco, and Richi; and nephews and nieces, Justin, Ty, Travis, John, Samantha, Andrew, and Mary.

John is preceded in death by his parents.

John was a Machinist at Caterpillar for over 30 years. He also owned and operated A Plus Lawn Care and Snow Removal for over 20 years. He was a union member for Local #649. He was a music memorabilia collector and an avid Bears and Cubs fan. He also enjoyed golfing in Florida, attending Rock ‘n’ Roll music concerts and his grandchildren’s sporting events, and especially attending family get togethers.

A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. A visitation will be held prior to the service the same day from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Cremation rites will then be accorded, and a private burial of his ashes will be held at Yates City Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elmwood High School Athletic Department.

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