Connie S. Trobaugh

St. David – Connie S. Trobaugh, 66, of St. David, passed away at 3:16 pm, Sunday, June 4, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  She was born on March 21, 1951 in Canton to Glenn and Betty A. (McCracken) Romine.  She married her soulmate, Thomas Trobaugh on September 6, 1996 in Lewistown.  He preceded her in death on November 30, 2016. Also preceding her in death were her father Glenn “Jr” Romine, step-father James R. Grove and one grandson Elijah Stufflebeam.
Surviving are her children, Sherry Whiteman of Canton, Michael Tovrea of Phoenix, AZ, Adele Tovrea of St David, Corrina (Jay) Freiheit of Havana, Tim Trobaugh of Canton, mother Betty A. Grove of Canton, two brothers Frank D. Romine and Kevin S. Grove both of Canton, two sister Debora K. Sheets of Canton, and Tammy Romine Clayton of Sallin, IL , nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren and her loving dog Sassy.
Connie was a loving wife and mother, and loved fishing, camping, playing pool, crocheting, and spending time with her family.
Her family will receive friends at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton from 11am-1pm, on Saturday, June 17, 2017 for a Celebration of Life.  There will be no funeral service and cremation rites have been accorded.  Memorial can be made to the family. To view Connie’s video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Tina Irene Werry

Bryant – Tina Werry, 53, of Bryant passed away at 7:17 pm Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.  She was born on October 18, 1963 in Canton to James W. and Frieda K. (Henry) Smith.  Surviving is her boyfriend Randy Utter of Bryant, daughter Sharon K. (Jeff) Bartlett of St. David, four grandchildren; Mackenzie, Michael, Matthew, and Destiny, brother Roger (Laura) Smith of Canton, three sisters; Betty Tennison of Canton, Susan Lingenfelter of Canton, and Patty (Jim) Sprinkle of Middleton. Cremation rites have been accorded.  Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Millie Shafer

Mildred E. “Millie” (Chipman) Shafer, 69, of Canton, IL, formerly of rural Lewistown, lost her courageous battle to breast cancer on June 2, 2017 at 7:50 P.M. at Graham Hospital extended care.
Millie was born on October 1, 1947 in Canton, IL to Ray and Doris (Means) Chipman. She is survived by her son, Michael S. (Missy) Wilkinson of Lewistown, IL, and her daughter, Kelly L. (Darrell) Patraw of Dunfermline, IL; two granddaughters, Whitney Wilkinson and Karly Patraw, and one sister, Laura (Jim) Hardy. Millie was especially blessed with her loving friend and companion Alvin “Cat” Bartlett of St. David, IL, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Millie loved her pets which included horses to trail ride and her cat “Tom”. She will be remembered by those who knew her closely by the same infectious laugh as her father.
Cremation rites have been accorded by Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL and, as per her wishes there will be no visitation or services. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown, 101 N. Main St., Lewistown, IL 61542 or The American Cancer Society. To make online condolences you may visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com 

Teresa L. Jausel

Maquon – Teresa L. Jausel, 70, of Maquon, passed away at 10:42 AM on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. She was born on May 5, 1947 in Peoria to Edward and Mary (Ferguson) Lehman. She married Ervin Jausel on July 19, 1972 in Cheyene, WY, he survives.

Also surviving is one son, Steven (Missy Cooper) Young of Canton; one step-son, Bill Jausel of East Peoria; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Torie, Tabitha, Kimberly, Steven; one brother, Mike Lehman of Peoria; and one sister, Sylvia Miller of Creve Ceour.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, David Young, two brothers, Nick and Lonnie Lehman, and one sister, Connie Lindahl.

Teresa retired from Farmington Country Manor. She enjoyed her flowers, gardening, and sewing.

Private graveside services and burial will be held at Yates City Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be made to Hope Institute in Springfield, IL. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Nellie G. Bucher

Nellie G. Bucher, 82, of Astoria, passed away at 7:40 pm on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at her daughters home in Astoria. She was born on June 19, 1934 in Canton, the daughter of Henry and Pearl (Peterman) Busby. Nellie married William “Willie” Bucher on November 30, 1954 in Astoria. He preceded her in death on August 13, 2014.

Also preceding her in death is her grandson, Erik Bucher, 2 brothers, Morris and Don Busby, and her sister, Hildreth Busby.

Survivors include her daughter, Lu Ann (and Charlie) Bollinger of Astoria, 2 sons, Alvin Bucher of Astoria, and Larry (and Lisa) Bucher of Astoria, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Nellie was a homemaker.

Nellie was loved by many and she thought the world of her children and grandchildren.

Nellie had three special friends that were always there for her, Nancy Swan, Jenny Hood and Sandy Rawley Page. She also had two girls she thought of as daughters, her niece, Pam Shaw and Lily Powell. She considered Hershel and Beulah Jennings to be her second parents.

Nellie always put a huge garden in. She loved to cook big meals and canning. Her green tomato pickle relish was the best and lime pickles were also really good.

“Mom’s in heaven cooking something for Dad. Mom when I get to heaven, I want a big glass of your famous sweet tea. Go rest high on that mountain and tell Dad and Erik hi.”

Nellie was a member of the Vermont Christian Church in Vermont.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Fred Fritz will be officiating. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Astoria Christian Church.

Joann E. Wisniewski

Joann E. Wisniewski, 84, of Canton, passed away at 5:28 PM on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Graham Hospital. Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy J. Eskridge

Canton- Dorothy J. Eskridge, 85, of Canton passed away at 4:03 am, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Graham Hospital in Canton.  She was born on July 18, 1931 in Canton to John K. and Dorothy (Bentzel) Johnson.  Dorothy is survived by a son Richard (Stephanie) Eskridge of Alabama, two granddaughters; Heather and Valerie, great-grandson, Benjamin, and a brother, John (Alice) Johnson of Aurora, IL.  Proceeding her in death were her parents, one son Clyde David “Bucky” Eskridge, and two sisters; Ruth Mitchell and Marjorie Dancy.
Dorothy worked 23 years for Dr. Ragsdale and later worked at Spoon River Home Health.  She was an active member of First Christian Church in Canton for over 68 years.
Services will be 2 pm Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be 1 hour prior to services.  Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington.  Memorials can be made to the First Christian Church.  To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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