Delano Miller

Delano Miller, 82, of Canton, IL passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria

Services are pending at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton

Caleb Weaver

Lewistown – Caleb Lee Weaver, 15, of Lewistown, IL passed away at 1:06 PM Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
He was born October 18, 1999 in Canton to Sean and Amy (Stufflebeam) Weaver.
Surviving are his father, Sean of Astoria; mother and step-father, Amy and Steven White of Lewistown; paternal grandparents, Danny and Cindy Weaver of Astoria; maternal grandmother, Lori McBride of Lewistown; maternal grandfather, Rod (Rayleen) Stufflebeam of Bushnell; paternal great grandmother, Nina Merrill of Astoria; maternal great grandparents, Dick and DeEtt Hummel of Lewistown and maternal great great grandparents, Donald and Evelyn Stufflebeam of Lewistown.
Caleb enjoyed off the road riding, going for rides in the country, fishing, video games, hot wheels, fast cars, and movies.
He was a member of the Bryant Christian Church.
Services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, April 6th at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton with visitation two hours prior.  Rev. Brian Ebert will officiate.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown.
Memorials may be made to Make A Wish Foundation.
To view Caleb’s memorial DVD and submit online condolences to the family, please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Doris Chipman

Lewistown-  Doris J. Chipman, age 87, of Lewistown passed away at 9:38 PM Tuesday March 31, 2015 at the Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba to be with her lord and savior.

She was born June 4, 1927 at Canton the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Perry) Means. She married Ray P. Chipman on October 26, 1946 at Macomb. He died November 1, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Robert Means, and George “Ribby” Means. Surviving are two daughters, Millie Shafer of Canton, and Laura (Jim) Hardy of Dunfermline, three grandchildren, Mike (Missy) Wilkinson, Gina Coleman, and Kelly (Darrell) Patraw, four great grandchildren Whitney Wilkinson, Brandon Spahn, Anthony Spahn, and Karly Patraw, one great great grandchild Bentley Spahn, and three brothers Gary (Louise) Means, Himey (Charlotte) Means, and Sonny (Pat) Means all of California.

Doris was a homemaker. She also worked as an LPN at Graham Hospital as well as a caregiver in private homes for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown. Doris enjoyed cooking and baking. Doris was a vibrant Christian woman of incredible compassion and service to others. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who was known for her kindness and generosity. She will be remembered fondly for her warm personality, boundless energy, and good cooking by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday April 4th at the First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown with Reverend Danie deBeer officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lewistown. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to her church. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown is in charge of arrangements. To view Doris’s life tribute video or to send online condolences visit www.henrylange.com.

Dale Quin

Canton – Dale Johns Quin, 90, of Canton, died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2015 at Heartland Health Care Center in Canton.
He was born on November 24, 1924 in Canton to Walter and Elizabeth (Johns) Quin.
Surviving are two children Danny Quin of Lewistown and Bonnie Schisler of Lewistown, seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and brother Howard Quin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Rubymae Venglar and Lillyfae Scott.
Dale was a self-employed maintenance man and a U.S. Marine veteran.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no service.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Luella Anderson

Canton – Luella “Lu” M. Anderson, 83, of Canton, formerly of Peoria and Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at 6:45 pm, at the Heartland Health Care in Canton.
She was born on June 20, 1931, in Breeds, to Jeff Phillips and Mildred Purchase.
She married Donald Langford, he passed away in 1980 and she later married Richard Anderson in 1981, he preceded her in death in 2008.
She is survived by her cousin Tammy (Don) Mowen of Fiatt, nephew, Scott Cursey, niece, Holly Searsy, half-sister Bonnie Cursey of Ripon CA, and special friend Don Robbins.
Also preceding her in death is her grandmother, Melvina Purchase, her father, mother Mildred Foulk, step father Leonard Foulk, infant children, Donald and Phillip and two brothers Jerry and Bob.
Also surviving is her beloved dog Toby.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, April 3, 2015 at 2 pm at the Greenwood Cemetery in Canton with a visitation one hour prior at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.
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Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or to the Fulton County Humane Society.
To view Lu’s memorial tribute video or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Erma Downing

Erma M. Downing, 91, of Lewistown died at 8:20pm, March 30, 2015.
She was born July 23, 1923 at her parents' home just south of Bryant, daughter of Bruce and Esther (Gilmore) Black.  She first married Kimber W. Collins on April 4, 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri.  Kimber died in 1958.  She later married William L. Downing on June 28, 1963 in Lewistown at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, he survives. Bill and Erma celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2013. As her health declined, Bill was her loving caretaker in their home.
Surviving  are two children: Edward K. Collins of O'Fallon, Illinois and Terry R. (Donna) Collins of rural Lewistown, Illinois; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three nieces and one nephew.
She was preceded in death in by two brothers, Wilfred and Eugene; and one sister, Wilma.
She graduated from Canton High School in 1941.  She served one term as assessor in Liverpool Township and had worked at Star Delivery in Canton prior to graduating from Flamingo Beauty School in Peoria in 1961.   She ran Erma’s Beauty Salon in her home in Little America for over twenty years and was a devoted wife and mother. 
She was a member of the Canton Hairdressers’ & Cosmetologist Affiliate #28.  She was also a member of the sewing club, TYR Club and card club.  She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church since 1972.   
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 3 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, with visitation one hour prior to services.  Pastor Kathy Barrett will officiate.  Burial will be at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church of Lewistown or donor's choice.
Please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com to post online condolences.

Max Boo

Lewistown - Max Boo, 87, of Lewistown passed away at 12:30 AM Sunday March 29, 2015 at his home.

He was born November 23, 1927 at Canton the son of Joseph and Helen (Merrill) Boo. He married Shirley Bainter on June 9, 1950 at Lewistown. She survives along with five children, Jerry (Cheryl) Boo of Tremont, Joyce Boo of Cuba, JoEllyn Boo of Lewistown, John (Darla) Boo of Lewistown, and Jana (Dana) Schrock of Lewistown, six grandchildren, Jenelle Boo, Julianne Boo, Jacob Boo, Cody Boo, Halie Boo, and Kyleigh Schrock. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Max was a wholesale milk distributor for many years. He was a member of the St. David Church of the Nazarene. Max enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He had coached several youth and young adult baseball teams. He was an avid San Francisco Giants fan.  

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday April 1^st at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Pastor Randy Munson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lewistown. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Tuesday March 31^st at the memorial home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. David Church of the Nazarene. To send online condolences visit www.henrylange.com.