Wanda Irene Taylor

Wanda Irene Taylor, 95, a resident of the Clayberg Nursing Home, passed away at 2:58 PM Tuesday May 4, 2021 at Graham Hospital.

She was born March 20, 1926 at Marietta, the daughter of Mable Taylor. She married John Taylor and he preceded her in death on February 2, 1982. She was also preceded in death by her mother, one son Robert Taylor, and one grandson. Survivors include one daughter, Wanda (Fernando) Estrada of Eagle Mountain, UT; one grandson, Davith (Brandy) Estrada, two great grandchildren, Skyler Susano Estrada, and Phoebe Rose Estrada, one sister, Shelba Franklin of Cuba, and several nieces and nephews.

Wanda attended the Lewistown United Methodist Church while living at Spoon River Towers. She loved to play bingo, and go for walks.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba with Pastor Shane Smith officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services, and burial will be in Cuba Cemetery. Condolences may be made at henrylange.com

Patsy J. Smith

Patsy J. Smith, 89, of Lewistown, passed away at 3:09 PM Monday May 3, 2021 at Graham Hospital.

She was born November 18, 1931 at Beardstown, the daughter of John and Nellie (Scherrer) Smith. She married Lucien J. “Buck” Smith on August 23, 1952 at Rushville. He preceded her in death on December 22, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Jeff Smith, one daughter, Debra Smith, and two brothers, Charles and Jack Smith. Survivors include one son, Jerry (Debbie) Smith of Lewistown, one daughter, Cindy Hunkeapillar of Lewistown, five grandchildren, Jack Hunkeapillar, Jared Smith, Heath Smith, Brandy Luker, and Amanda Scrogum, nine great grandchildren, Trinity, Laila, Caroline, Ariana, Dalton, Willow, Penelope, Layne, and Finnley, and one sister, Margaret “Peg” Spencer of Astoria.

Patsy had worked as a telephone operator, and had also been a waitress at the former Bavery’s Restaurant, and the former Harvest House in Lewistown. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, sewing, and puzzles.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday May 7, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. Condolences may be made at henrylange.com

Harry Edward Stufflebeam

Harry Edward Stufflebeam, 75, of Canton, passed away at 12:25 AM on Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 7, 1945 in Canton, a son of Seldon Snowdon and Helen Mae (Barnhart) Stufflebeam.

He loved his family very much, he was a big-hearted man, surviving are several nieces and nephews, whom he treated like his own children; one sister, Cinda (Jamie) Fitch of Canton. He had great love for baseball, especially youth baseball, which he coached for several years, die hard Chicago Cubs fan, even though they upset him a lot, big fan of the Chicago Bears football, Illini football and basketball.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John and Clyde Stufflebeam, and two sisters, Garnet Bonnetto, Florence Gallien.

He graduated from Canton High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He worked and retired from Caterpillar in February of 1996 after 30 ½ years of service in the Quality Control Inspection Department, and later owned and operated Diamond Memories in Canton for about 10 years. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam war in the United States Army from 1966-1969.

Per his wishes, there will be no services, cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory. Private family burial of ashes will take place in Apple Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Shriner Children’s Hospital. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Dale Wilber St. Clair Jr.

 

Dale Wilber St. Clair Jr., 85 of Canton passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 while staying with his daughter in North Richland Hills, TX.

He was born on March 4, 1936 in Canton to Dale and Dorothy (Suydam) St.Clair. He married Joyce Eileen Kruzan on December 24, 1956. Joyce passed away July 4, 2013. Dale was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Shirley Beecham and Patricia Knowles.

Dale or "Junior" as many knew him, served in the U.S. Air Force after graduating High School and was stationed in Las Vegas, NV. He returned to Canton to take over the family grocery business. He owned the St. Clair's Food Store on 5th Avenue until he sold it in 1972. After working for Caterpillar for a few years, Dale started Canton Pest Control and Lawncare which he owned and operated until he retired in June 2006.

Dale was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, a Master Mason for over 50 years and enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing cards with family and friends. He loved visiting and playing with his eight grandchildren and eight great-grandkids.

He is survived by his three children, Doug St. Clair, Amber (David) Gabrielson and Charles (Michelle) St. Clair; eight grandchildren, Trina, Brandon, Leslie, Andrew, Samuel, Natalie, Ryan and Henry; eight great-grandchildren, Bryanna, Brytnee, Zachary, Keegan, Laela, Brady, Easton and Nyomi.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 11:00 to 1:00 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with funeral services immediately following. Burial will be at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or the charity of the donor's choice.

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

Martha Marshall Sloan

Martha Marshall Sloan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Normal, IL. Martha was born on February 22, 1934 to the Reverend Benjamin Darden and Volree (Lucas) Hodge in Houston, Texas. Her family moved to El Paso, Texas in 1944 and started Bethel Temple Assembly of God Church. After graduating from high school, Martha attended Central Bible College in Springfield, MO.

She was married by her father to Robert Marland Marshall on March 30, 1956 who was stationed in the US Army at Fort Bliss in El Paso. Martha and Robert moved back to Illinois to start their family and continue the legacy of Marshall Farms where they eventually established a home outside of Ipava, IL.

Martha was very active as a choir director for children at the Berean Christian Church and facilitated the Christmas programs. She also served as a room mother at the Ipava Elementary School. She was a dedicated homemaker and passionately attended all of her children’s and grandchildren's sporting and music events. Martha was also a longtime member of the PEO Sisterhood - Chapter C and was a past president.

She bore five children: Kathryn Ann, Karen Elizabeth (Albert Bussone), Robert Kent (Heather Sweney), Beverly Marie, and Philip Darden. Martha adored her grandchildren: Amanda Nicole (Michael), Sarah Janene (Tristin), Joseph Robert, and Peter Joseph. She was also blessed with 2 great grandchildren, Arya Kathryn and Noah Benjamin.

Later in her life, Martha began a successful career selling insurance, annuities, and securities. She loved people and served her clients with respect, kindness, and dignity. She married Robert E. Sloan on March 8, 1997. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert E. Sloan, a sister Mary Kay Putnam, a brother Benjamin Darden Hodge, Jr.and her eldest daughter, Kathryn.

Services will begin with a visitation at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL on Thursday, May 6 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 7th at the funeral home with burial at Pennington Point Cemetery immediately after. Memorials can be issued to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

Catherine M. Colwell

Catherine M. Colwell, 87, of Glasford passed away at 7:35 pm, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on September 24, 1933 in Peoria to Jesse and Pearl (Stotler) Talbert. She first married Leonard Curless and later married Miles Colwell. They preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents, brother Bill Talbert and two great-grandchildren.

Surviving are three children; Stephen (Audrey) Curless of Glasford, Diana (Michael) Lammi of Rockford and Vicky Curless of Glasford, , three step-sons, six step-daughters, sister Betty Cannon of Glasford, sister-in-law Frieda Talbert of Glasford four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several step grand and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Catherine was a self-employed beautician in Rockford for many years and enjoyed quilting and embroidery. She attended White Chapel United Methodist Church in rural Glasford.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, May 7, 2021 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton, where visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Memorials can be made to either St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Salvation Army. To view Catherine's DVD or to leave online condolence please visit;www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Mickey D. Williams

Mickey D. Williams, 77, of Browning, IL, passed away at 10:00 pm on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 8, 1943, the son of Frances and Betty (Westerfield) Williams. Mickey married Susan Chambers on April 23, 1985 in Canton, IL. She survives.

Also surviving is his daughter, Sandy (and Dean) Roddis of Ipava, IL, granddaughter, Sarah Roddis of Table Grove, IL, great-grandson, Ethan Bucher of Canton, IL, step-daughter, Anita (and Mike) Jurick, and step-son, Jim Hanson.

He is preceded by his daughter, Lisa Ann Parry, grandson, Erik Bucher, sister, Philena Harlan, and 2 brothers, Gary Williams and Francis “Frank” Williams, Jr.

He worked at International Harvester and AMAX Coal Mine for several years.

Mickey was an excellent musician who could play any instrument. He loved playing music and entertaining at nursing homes and picking with his friends. Music was his life.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Audrey Day will be officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service on Sunday. Interment will be in Union Chapel Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Hospice.