Jennings R. Beaty Jr

Jennings Raymond Beaty Jr, 74, joined his wife in eternal peace on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

He was born on November 2, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to Jennings and Catherine (Appler) Beaty.  They preceded him in death.

He married Sonja Elaine Taylor on November 13, 1966 in Baltimore, Maryland.  She preceded him in death on April 14, 2019.

He is survived by three children: Catherine Beaty Surowka (Griffin), of Richmond, Virginia: Christopher Raymond Beaty (Veronica), of Virginia Beach, Virginia: and Craig Hunter Beaty (Diana), of Canton, Illinois. He was blessed with seven grandchildren, Brittany, Justin, Stephen, Jordan, Matthew, Jacob, Ryan, five great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Thomas, Mason, Scarlett and Maryn with one more due in March of 2021.  Two brothers, Russell (Sharon) Beaty, Charles “Butch” (the late Phyllis “Pat”) Beaty, two sisters, Margie (Donny) Harris and Jean (late Robert) Rodeheaver also survive.

He was also preceded in death by one brother Elwood Beaty.

Jennings served proudly in the U.S. Navy for 25 years retiring in 1989.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Most of all Jennings was a loving and devoted Husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.  He not only served his country but he also served his family.

Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no local services.  The family is planning a burial of Jennings’ ashes, with military rites, along with his loving wife’s ashes on their 54th wedding anniversary at the family cemetery in North Carolina.

May God grant him fair winds and following seas.

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton has been entrusted with arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the U.S. Navy Memorial at 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20004 or to St Judes’s Children’s Hospital.

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

Lisa A. Parry

Name: Lisa A. Parry Age:      57

Address:      Ipava, IL

Date of Death: Friday, July 10, 2020 Time:  9:40 am    

Place: her home

Date of Birth: January 16, 1963 Place: Macomb, Illinois

Parents: Mickie D. and Patricia A. (Brooks) Williams

Married: Danny Parry February 12, 1993 in Astoria, Illinois.  He survives.

Survivors: Husband-Danny Parry of Ipava, IL
Grandson-Ethan W. Bucher of Canton, IL
Step-Daughter-Monica (and Jeff) Braun of Lewistown, IL
Step-Daughter-Sonja (and Josh) Peterson of Havana, IL
6 Step-Grandchildren:  Macey (and Lucas) Utter, Gage Beekman,
Carsyn Braun, Knox Braun, Cam Peterson, and Ty Peterson.
1 step-Great-Grandson-Nash Utter
Mother-Pat (and Gary) Brush of Ipava, IL
Father-Mickie (and Susan) Williams of Sheldons Grove, IL
Sister-Sandy (and Dean) Roddis of Ipava, IL
Step-Brother-Jay Brush
Step-Sister-Jennie Fawcett
Niece-Sarah (and Andy Chipman) Roddis of Table Grove, IL
Nephew-Bo Roddis of Asheville, NC
Special Friend-Jesse Snowden of Havana, IL

Preceded by:    her son, Erik Allen Bucher

Occupation: Lisa was a caregiver, working for the Astoria Healthcare Center and later Astoria Gardens.  She also worked as an aide and in physical therapy for the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb and as secretary for the Renaissance Care Center in Canton.  She also worked at Bower Bearing in Macomb and last worked at The Roadhouse Bar and Grill in Ipava.  She also owned Cousins Karaoke.

Memberships:   Ipava American Legion Auxiliary for several years.  Lisa loved to entertain, hosting family dinners and especially loved hosting Thanksgiving Dinner where everyone was invited.

Services:   2:00 pm Sunday, July 19, 2020

Place:   Graveside at the Ipava Cemetery, Ipava, IL

Officiating: Pastor Doug Krukewitt

Interment: Ipava Cemetery, Ipava, IL

Memorials:   McDonough County Humane Society or the St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital Midwest Affiliate in Peoria, IL

Services By:  Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org

Robert E. “Bob” Williams

Robert E. “Bob” Williams, 71, of Lewistown, passed away at 5:30 AM Friday July 10, 2020 at the Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.

He was born May 15, 1949 the son of Jessie and Elsie Williams. Survivors include three children, six grandchildren, and several cousins.

Bob last worked at Dickson Mounds Museum where he enjoyed his job very much. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cooking.

Per his request cremation will be accorded and no services will be held. A private interment of ashes will be held at Headyville Cemetery in Jasper County, Illinois.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewistown Rescue Squad.

Condolences may be made at henrylange.com

Christina N. Graham

Christina N. Graham, 34, of Lewistown passed away at 9:30 am July 9, 2020 at her residence. 

She was born on May 30, 1986 in Chicago to Steven Samek and Trina Bennett.  Christina married Todd Graham on September 11, 2016 in Lewistown.  He survives along with two children; Austin and Zoey King both of Lewistown, one sister Katrina A. Bennett of Gilman, IL, four brothers; Phillip R. Anglin, Cheyenne McBride, Jordan Bennett all of Chatsworth and Jason Bennett of Pontiac.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Christina worked in home health and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Canton. 

Cremation rites have accorded and there will be no services. 

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

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

Steven Samek

Steven Samek, 58, of Lewistown passed away at 7:25 am July 9, 2020 at the Graham Hospital in Canton.

He was born on November 14, 1961. Steven had two daughters; Christina (Todd) Graham of Lewistown and Katrina A. Bennett of Gilman, IL and two grandchildren Austin and Zoey King. He worked at Atlas Employment Services.

Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services.

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

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

Joseph Coleman

Joseph P. “Joe” Coleman, 57, of Lewistown, passed away at 8:50 PM Thursday July 9, 2020 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born July 5, 1963 at Macomb, the son of Lawrence and Lois E. (Burgard) Coleman. Survivors include his mother, Lois Gorsage of Canton, three brothers, Terry (Liz) Coleman of Loves Park, IL, Donald (Michelle) Gorsage of Canton, and Robert Gorsage of Lewistown, one sister, Patti (Aaron) Oest of Lewistown, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, and step father, Donald Gorsage.

Joe worked at the former Goodman Sawmill in Lewistown for many years. He was a graduate of Lewistown High School where he was very active in sports and especially basketball. During high school he was named an All State Basketball Player, and was also the MVP at the Macomb and Fulton County Basketball Tournaments. He was an avid Pittsburg Pirates and Washington Redskins fan.

A visitation will be held Sunday July 19th from 1-3 PM at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. A private family graveside service and burial will be held on Monday July 20th at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with Reverend Larry Wright officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewistown Rescue Squad. To view Joe’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit henrylange.com

Charles E. “Gene” Haggerty

Charles E. “Gene” Haggerty, 87, of rural Smithfield passed away at 7:59 PM Wednesday July 8, 2020 at his residence.

He was born February 21, 1933 at Cuba the son of Charles J. and Mary Rita (Ford) Haggerty. He married Iona Wells on April 2, 1965 at Checkrow. She survives along with four daughters, Tina Payne-Reed of Smithfield, Carol Haggerty of Smithfield, Stacy Haggerty of Smithfield and Sheryl (Ralph) Kindhart of Plymouth, two brothers, Gary (Brenda) Haggerty of Texas and Scott (Pam) Haggerty of Ellisville, two sisters, Marie Ann Corsaw of Florida and Sharon Hinkley of Florida, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Andrew L. Payne Jr., one grandson, one granddaughter, four brothers and two sisters.

Gene graduated from Cuba High School class of 1951. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean conflict. Gene was a farmer and was the owner of Go-Go Trucking where he was an independent truck driver. Throughout the years he drove over two million miles. Gene enjoyed auctions and attending football games with his children.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday at Wiley Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Lingenfelter officiating. Burial will follow at Wiley Cemetery rural Ellisville with military services by the Cuba American Legion Russell Smith Post 533. Visitation will be held from 11 AM until 1 PM Tuesday at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. To view Gene’s life tribute video or to send online condolences visit henrylange.com.