Shirley Louise Lockard

Shirley Louise Lockard, 100, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 12.  She was born Feb. 19, 1918 in Canton, IL to Dudley O. & Lucy (Baxter) Williams.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband H. Wayne, daughter Nancy (John) Browning, brothers Carl, John, and Gene, sisters Mabel and Roseanna, 3 nieces and 2 nephews.

Shirley is survived by her son David Lockard, Spokane, WA, son-in-law John Browning, Galesburg, granddaughters Susan (Dennis) Stieren, Joanne (Alec) Riss, great grandchildren Nathan, Benjamin, and Anna Stieren, and Connor and Caroline Riss, nieces JoEllyn Welch and Jane Williams plus several other nieces and nephews.

Shirley attended Canton schools graduating in 1936, then attended Brown’s Business College in Peoria.  She married H. Wayne Lockard in 1938.  Shirley worked 19 years for the Canton School District #66 as a school cafeteria cook and manager.  She was a Girl Scout leader for 3 different troops and a Sunday school teacher at Wesley United Methodist Church where she was a member.  Later, she transferred her membership to the First United Methodist Church of Galesburg.

Shirley and Wayne spent many happy summers at their cabin in Wisconsin and in their winter home in Mesa, AZ.

She moved to Seminary Estates in Galesburg in 2007.

Shirley was a kind, loving, practical lady.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held Friday, June 15 at 10:30AM in Seminary Estates Chapel, 550 E. Carl Sandburg Drive, Galesburg.  Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Youth Renovation Project.

Jon Kanzer

Jon Kanzer, 60, of Canton, passed away at 8:52 PM on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Graham Hospital in Canton. Services pending with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton

Patricia Ann Perelli

Patricia Ann Perelli, 95, of Farmington, IL passed away Wednesday June 6, 2018.  Patricia was born in Farmington, IL on March 17, 1923 to Paul and Alma Smith.  She married James Eugene Perelli Jr. on January 6, 1946 at the Farmington Methodist Church while Jim was on leave from the U. S. Army Air Corps.

Patricia graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, IL in 1945 with a degree in Music Education and piano performance.

After she and Jim were married they lived in Texas until his discharge and they moved back to Farmington where she taught school until starting a family and after that she substitute taught for a number of years.

Her husband preceded her in death in 2013.   She is survived by 3 daughters Cynthia (Brad) Kepple of Farmington, Lu Anne (Jerrry) Navarra of Morrison, IL and Sue (Jim) Dorrans of Park Ridge, IL; 7 grandchildren Amy (Will) Darnall of Tampa,FL, Joel (Sarah) Kepple of Bluffton, SC, Emily Navarra of Chicago,IL, Leslie (Andy) Deters of Camanche, IA, Mallory (Sean) O’Brien of Mt. Prospect, IL, Bill (Jill) Dorrans of Arlington Heights, IL, and Brian Dorrans of Chicago, IL;  5 great grandchildren William and Jackson Darnall of Tampa, FL,  Cade and Nolan Kepple of Bluffton, SC and Addyson Deters of Camanche, IA;  her sister-in-law Jane Perelli (Cec) Stinson of Lombard,IL, one niece Julie (Gerry) Glander of Orland Park, IL, one great niece Melanie Glander of Chicago, IL, one great nephew Tyler (Mary) Glander of Wake Forest, NC and two great great nephews Andrew and Thomas Glander of Wake Forest, NC.

Pat was a 61 year member and past president of Farmington P.E.O. Chapter AE and a 75 year member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority at Knox College.  She was a member of the Farmington United Methodist Church and was a past Farmington Public Library board member.  Patricia was an avid bridge player and most of all enjoyed traveling with her husband Jim on many trips and visiting family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the Farmington Central Academic Foundation / James & Patricia Perelli Memorial Scholarship, the Farmington United Methodist Church or Family’s Memorial Choice.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 23 at 12 noon at the Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington.  Visitation will be at 11 a.m. one hour prior to the memorial service. The Reverend Walter Carlson will officiate. Private burial will follow the memorial service.  Cremation rites have been accorded to Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington.  To view Patricia’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Douglas Freeman

Canton-Douglas “Fuzzy” Freeman, 83 passed away on Friday June 8, 2018 at Graham Hospital emergency room.

He was born on September 26, 1934 in Canton to Delbert and Alma (Shaffer) Freeman.  They preceded him in death.

He married Suzanne Kupel on May 4, 1957 in Canton.  She survives.

Also surviving are 4 children, Diane Freeman of Canton, Mark (Lori) Freeman of Wichita, KS, Rebecca (William) Skeen of Bloomington, Brian Freeman of St Charles, MO and a sister Joann Westover of Canton.

He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

Douglas served in the US Army.  He retired from Freeman United Coal Mine.  He enjoyed motorcycles restoring old cars and making concrete ornaments.  He especially loved the old British car, Morris Minor. 

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton at 11 a.m. Oaks-Hines Funeral in Canton is entrusted with arrangements.

To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Joyce Bull

Canton-Joyce E. Bull. 75, of Canton, passed away Saturday June 9, 2018 at O.S.F. St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on September 27, 1942 in Canton, to John and Frances (Parry) Bushnell.

She first married Lyle D. Smith in 1959, Joyce later married Donald Bull on November 15, 1991 in Canton, he preceded her in death on October 16, 2005.

Surviving is one daughter, Laura Howarter, three step children, Sherry Spangler, David (Teresa) Shaw and Sheila (Donnie) Ogle, one brother Donald (Susan) Bushnell, one sister Sandi Belless and three grandchildren Zach, Christopher and Tyler

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one son Chris Smith.

Joyce was a caring and loving person, and a wonderful mother who was loved by all, She enjoyed taking care of her home and her flowers, she will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made out to St. Jude’s  Children’s Hospital.

To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

William E. “Bill” Eskridge

Lewistown- William E. “Bill” Eskridge, 89, of Lewistown passed away at 10:55 PM Thursday June 7, 2018 at Graham Hospital in Canton.

He was born January 19, 1929 at Lewistown the son of Lawrence E. and Mary (Grigsby) Eskridge. He married Shirley Bowman on March 22, 1953 at Canton. She survives. Also surviving are two children, Larry Eskridge of Canton, and Shirley Jayne (Greg) Davis of Quincy, a granddaughter, Jayme Marie (Alex Adams) Davis of Quincy, one brother, Clyde E. Eskridge of Canton, brother-in-law & sister-in- law, Harold and Beverly Camp of Macomb and several nieces and nephews.

Bill was a farmer and had also worked for twenty years at International Harvester in Canton until the plant closed. He served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953 including 18 months in Korea. He was a member of the Lewistown United Methodist Church. Bill was a 50 year member and past master of the Lewistown Lodge 104, the Peoria Valley Scottish Rite, a 50 year member and Past Patron of the Ipava Order of Eastern Star, Lewistown American Legion Bishop Post 1, Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and the Grumpy Retired Old Men’s coffee group. Bill was an avid Cardinal fan. Bill enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball, coffee with the guys, nature shows, the family getting together, cooking on the grill and especially his granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday at the Lewistown United Methodist Church with Reverend Shane Smith officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with military services conducted by the Lewistown VFW and the Lewistown American Legion. Visitation will be held from 3-5 PM Sunday at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with a masonic service at 5 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewistown United Methodist Church or the Shriners Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be made at hanrylange.com.

Harry Richard Vawter

Farmington – Harry Richard Vawter, 82, of Farmington, passed away at 6:31 PM on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Unity Point Health Methodist. He was born on September 29, 1935 in Bevier, MO to Harry Lee and Edith (Gilstrap) Vawter. He married Patricia Wasson on June 14, 1959 at the First Baptist Church in Farmington, she survives.

Also surviving are three children, Allison Vawter Ossman, Lisa Vawter Sheffield, and Scott (Beth) Vawter; six grandchildren, Rachael (Jason) Rockhold, Joel (Sarah) Ossman, Nick (Madi) Vawter, Hannah Ossman, Jon (Brittany) Vawter, and Drew Vawter; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Connie (Paul) Bugos, and sister-in-law Alice Vawter.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald Vawter.

Harry retired as an electrician from Caterpillar after 38 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Farmington. Harry loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Harry served in the United States Army.

A celebration of life will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Farmington. Cremation rites will be accorded with Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Farmington Area Library for a Alzheimer’s Support Group and materials for the library. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com