Lewistown- John A. Ketcham, 88 of Lewistown, Illinois passed away on July 7, 2015 at Graham Hospital in Canton after a lengthy illness.
He was born May 24, 1927 in Canton, Illinois, the son of Jacob S. and Opal B. Ketcham. He is survived by his wife Charlene of 70 years and two sons, John D. Ketcham of Huntley, Illinois and Michael L. Ketcham of Aurora, Illinois; three grandchildren, John J. Ketcham of Gary, Indiana; Caitlin C. Ketcham of Tucson, Arizona; and Anthony Ketcham of Arizona. Also surviving are a niece Karen Shonkweiler (Larry) of Gridley, Illinois; three nephews, James Higgins (Mary), Eric Higgins (Kathleen), and Michael Higgins all of Manhattan, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.
John worked for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad for many years until he retired as Superintendent of Suburban Services, Chicago Region. He was a member of the Illinois Street Christian Church in Lewistown, Illinois where he served as elder. He also served on the Fulton County Board and had been active in the Edgar Lee Masters Ceremonies, the Lewistown High School Alumni Association and was a member of the Historical Society Kendall County, Illinois; and the Masonic Lodge in Galesburg, Illinois. John was a US Navy Veteran serving in WWII.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday July 11, 2015 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with Pastor Bob Miner officiating. There will be no visitation. We will miss him very much. A military service will be conducted by the Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and the Lewistown American Legion Bishop Post 1. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Street Christian Church, the Disabled Veterans of America, or the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown is in charge of arrangements. To send online condolences visit www.henrylange.com.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
Leona M. Mason
Lewistown- Leona M. Mason, 67 of rural Lewistown passed away at 3:00 PM Saturday July 4, 2015 at Graham Hospital in Canton.
She was born January 25, 1948 at rural Kilbourne, IL; the daughter of Jesse L. and Nile (Newman) Beaver Sr. She married Gary Mason on July 20, 1991 at Havana. He survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Dawn Taylor, and Chris Taylor both of Lewistown, two step daughters, Tina (Rod) Boggs of Havana, and Joleen (Charles) Hoff of Springfield, one step son, Mike Mason of Springfield, one brother Jesse (DeEtt) Beaver Jr. of Walker, LA; a brother-in-law, Robert Penny of Denham Springs, LA; five grandchildren, Tyler Taylor, Jenna Taylor, Destiny Linnertz, Anthony White, and Kieth Merlenbach, one step granddaughter, Tonya (Eric) Jones, four great grandchildren, and three step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and three sisters, Judy Penny, Joyce DeMott, and Trudy Dupre.
Leona was a homemaker and was also a caregiver at Broadway Arms in Lewistown and in the Fulton County area for many years. She was a member of Waterford Union Church at rural Lewistown. Leona was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday July 8th at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Pastor Mike Floyd officiating. Burial will be in Waterford Cemetery at rural Lewistown. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Tuesday July 7th at the memorial home. Memorial contributions may be made to Waterford Union Church. Online condolences may be made at www.henrylange.com.
Keith Ellison
Name: Keith Ellison Age: 93
Address: Lewistown, IL
Date of Death: Friday, July 3, 2015 Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: Graham Hospital, Canton, IL
Date of Birth: March 13, 1922 Place: Pleasant Township, Fulton County, IL
Parents: Carl and Ruth (Snowden) Ellison
Married: Betty Leng on July 7, 1946 in Victoria, IL. Betty preceded Keith in death on December 19, 1990. Keith later married Dottie Hunt on February 13, 1994 in Lewistown, IL. She survives.
Survivors: Wife-Dottie Ellison of Lewistown, IL
Daughter- Kathy Bloyd of Lewistown, IL
Daughter- Ruth Ann Ellison of Springfield, IL
Step-Son- Jeffery (and Tammy) Sharp of Princeville, IL
Step-Son- Gregory Sharp of East Peoria, IL
2 Granchildren- Todd Bloyd and Marcy (and J.D.) Lantz
5 Step Grandchildren- Sarah Sharp, Madison Sharp, Ronnee Sharp, Ryan Sharp and Aaron Sharp
5 Great-Grandchildren- Kristin, Kati and Griffin Bloyd, Gunner and Tatumn
Lantz
Sister- Laura May Azbell of Ipava, IL
Nephew- Scott Azbell of Quincy, IL
Preceded by: parents
Occupation: farmed in the Ipava and Vermont area
Military: US Army serving from 1943 to 1945, TEC 5, 573rd Ambulance Company,
Memberships: United Methodist Church in Lewistown, Ipava American Legion Post 17, Ipava Masonic Lodge #213 for over 50 years, Havana VFW Post 6408, Shriner Scottish Rite Valley of Peoria for nearly 50 years
Services: 2 pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Place: United Methodist Church in Lewistown, IL
Officiating: Pastor Deryck Sonaram
Visitation: 6-8 pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Lewistown with Masonic Services conducted at 8:00 pm by the Ipava Masonic Lodge #213
Interment: Ipava Cemetery, Ipava, IL with military rites provided by the Ipava American
Legion Post #17.
Memorials: Havana VFW Post 6408 or United Methodist Church of Lewistown, IL
Services By: Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org
John W. “Bill” Whipp
Services will be at 2:00 PM Monday July 6, 2015 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington with visitation one hour prior.
Rev. Kevin VanTine will officiate.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Graham Hospital Hospice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
Gary Thomas Rock
Canton-Gary “Tom” Rock, 56, of Canton passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at his residence.
He was born on August 26, 1958 in Canton to George and Donna Cramer Rock. They preceded him in death.
Surviving are his brothers, George D. (Diana) Rock of Canton, Mike Rock of Canton, Greg Rock of Canton, sisters Ruth (Roger) Mann of Astoria and Cindy (Robin) Roberts of Bloomington.
He worked for the Local #231 in Pekin. He also served in the US Army.
Cremation rights have been accorded. Private services will be held at a later date.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Fulton County.
To post online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Schrilda Lawrence
Name: Schrilda Rose Lawrence Age: 76
Address: Macomb, IL
Date of Death: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 Time: 2:00 a.m.
Place: Heartland Health Care Center, Macomb, IL
Date of Birth: May 2, 1939 Place: Jacksonville, IL
Parents: Reed and Nellie (Reed) Lisenbee
Married: Bennie Lawrence on October 17, 1955 in Illinois. He survives.
Survivors: Daughter- Lydia (and Steve) Bonser of Rushville, IL
Son- Randy (and Erma Louise) Lawrence of Bushnell, IL
Daughter- Lois (and Harold “Butch”) Pratt of Lewistown, IL
Son- Kevin (and Paula) Lawrence of Pekin, IL
Son- Bennie R. Lawrence of Macomb, IL
21 Grandchildren
28 Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great Grandchildren
Brother- Sam Lisenbee of Rushville, IL
Brother- Bill (and Bonnie) Lisenbee of Rushville, IL
Sister- Betty (and Gene) Nash of Beardstown, IL
Sister- Barb Thurman of Coweta, OK
Preceded by: Daughter- Lori Shouse, Brother- Thomas Lisenbee and 2 Sisters-Nancy Hamm and Jeanie Gaston
Occupation: She worked at Astoria Fiber Steel for 8 years. She was a CNA at Snyder-Vaughn Haven Nursing Home in Rushville for 28 years. She loved her grandchildren and working with her flowers and garden. She also loved to fish and go camping. She also helped on the farm, raising livestock and raising her children. She was a very caring person.
Military: No
Memberships: Wesley United Methodist Church in Macomb, IL
Services: 3 pm on Friday, July 3, 2015
Place: Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL
Officiating: Pastor Howard White
Visitation: 1 Hour prior to the services on Friday.
Interment: Summum Cemetery, Summum, IL
Memorials: education fund for grandchildren
Services By: Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. Online condolences may be
given to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org
Mildred L. Tomich
Canton – Mildred L. Tomich, 85, of Canton, IL passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Renaissance Care Center, Canton.
She was born August 26, 1929 in Ipava, IL to Gail and Gladys (McCamitt) Beatty.
Mildred married Frank M. Tomich on July 2, 1949 in Canton and he preceded her in death on August 24, 2005.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; daughter, Antonia Tomlinson; granddaughter, Heather Tomich; and sister, Carol Wade.
Surviving are five children, Rev. Joseph (Rev. Stacy) Tomich of Camp Point, Margaret Tomich, Mark (Vickie) Tomich, Mike (Sandy) Tomich, and Elizabeth Huggins all of Canton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Mildred worked at Graham Hospital in Canton for almost 20 years.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton.
She enjoyed quilting and embroidering and was an avid Cubs fan.
Visitation will be from 2:15 to 3:15 PM Thursday, July 2, 2015 Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton with the recitation of the Rosary at 3:15 PM.
A Funeral Mass will follow at 3:30 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton.
Father Daniel Ebker will officiate.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Canton.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or American Cancer Society.
To view Mildred’s memorial tribute and send online condolences to the family, please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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