Dennis M. Lasswell

Canton - Dennis M. Lasswell of Canton passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Graham Hospital in Canton. He was born on June 18, 1954, in Canton, to George Leroy and Norma Irene (Lafary) Lasswell. They preceded him in death along with two brothers, Cecil Lasswell and Daniel Lasswell.

He is survived by two brothers, Norman (Marcia) Lasswell and George (Zelda) Lasswell and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation rites have been accorded, there will be no services. A burial of ashes will take place at a later date in Baughman Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Harold Dean "Tuffy" Bowen

Farmington — Harold Dean “Tuffy” Bowen passed away November 1, 2022 at Liberty Village Manor Court. He was 100 years, 10 months and 26 days old. He was born December 6, 1921 in Batavia, Illinois to Edward Oliver and Eva Mae (Hohstadt) Bowen. He met the love of his life, Patricia B “Pat” Zumsteg, on a blind date in college and they married October 19, 1946 in Quincy, Illinois. She preceded him in death in 2015. 

He is survived by their three children, Susie (Dennis) Riekena, Jim (Barb) Bowen and Patti (Jim) Reiland, 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, a great-great grandchild on the way and his youngest brother, Larry Bowen. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, a great-granddaughter and four siblings, Mary Lou Dalton, Betty Norris, Carl and Vincent Bowen.

 He graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1939 and Western Illinois State Teachers College (WIU) in Macomb after serving his country. He enlisted into the Army-Air Corp(Air Force) in 1943 and attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant and was a veteran of WWII. He was stationed with the 20th Air Force Base on Guam and was honorably discharged in 1946. He taught and coached the Wolves of Terre Haute High School, the Bulldogs of Media Wever High School, the Farmers of Farmington High School and the Farmington Superettes women’s fast pitch softball team. He was inducted into the WIU Hall of Fame in 1984 in track and field; inducted into the Farmington High School Hall of Fame; inducted into the Illinois Athletic Director Association. He was a member of the Farmington American Legion Post 140, the Farmington Athletic Booster Club and St Matthew Catholic Church in Farmington. 

Visitation will be Friday, November 4th at 6-8 p.m. at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington and funeral mass will be Saturday, November 5th at 10:00 a.m. at St Matthew Catholic Church in Farmington. A private interment will be at Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria. Memorials may be made to the Farmington American Legion Post 140 and Farmington Central Academic Foundation. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Donna J. Orwig

Donna J.Orwig, 91, of Smithfield passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice House.

Donna was born on November 14, 1930 in Broadmoor Heights, IL to Allen and Edna (Darnell) Askew. She married Sheldon Orwig on March 21, 1948 and he preceded her in death on December 16, 2000.

She is survived by a daughter, Toni Orwig-Strode (Larry) of Fairview, IL and a son, Troy Orwig (Barbara) of Sullivan, IN. She is also survived by grandchildren, Cory Strode, Kimberly (Curt) Linderman, Kambria (Darin) Sharkey, Kristin (Michael) Aigner, Jeremy (Sarah) Orwig, Joshua (Edie) Orwig, Jordan (Ally) Orwig, Katelyn (Justin) Ward, Amie (Josh) Gossage and Carly (Eddie) Smith. Great-grandchildren: Michael (Darcy) Strode, Kassidy LInderman, Kaden Linderman, C J Linderman, Destiny Linderman, Mindy (David ) Engle, Derek Hahn, Elizabeth Aigner, Jane Orwig, Joe Orwig, Matilda Orwig, Anne Orwig, Beatrix Orwig, Hazel Orwig, Ivy Orwig, Micaela Windsor, Taylor Windsor, Duncan Gossage, Lucas Gossage, Imogen Gossage, Alora Gossage, Jack Smith and Shade Smith. Great, great-grandchildren: Greyson Barse, Juliet Barse, Scarlett Engle and Sebastian Engle, one sister, Dolores Engstrom of Peoria, and one brother, Allen Askew of Skokie.

She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy, a grandson, Christopher Strode and a great-grandson Gregory Hahn.

Donna worked side by side with Sheldon on a grain and livestock farm in the Smithfield area. She also worked for the United States Postal Service as a part time clerk and as a substitute carrier. She was eventually promoted to Postmistress at the Bardolph, IL post office and ultimately the Postmistress at the Smithfield post office from which she retired.

Upon retirement, she enjoyed quilting, working on jig saw puzzles and traveling. But most of all, she enjoyed her family and any and all activities with them, especially large family meals where everyone gathered around her table.

She was a member of the Brock United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and was treasurer for many years. She was also village clerk for the village of Smithfield. She was a life-long member of the Neighborly Circle Club.

Visitation will be at the Henry-Lange Funeral Home in Cuba, IL on Friday, November 4, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be at the Brock United Methodist Church in Smithfield, IL on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11:00 AM with a meal at the Red Brick School following services. Burial will take place at a later date with a private family service.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Cass – Putman Rescue Squad, Cuba, IL.

Thomas E. Lefler

Lewistown- Thomas E. Lefler, 80, of Lewistown, passed away at 8:34 PM on Monday, October 31, 2022 in the Long-Term Care Unit at Graham Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1942, a son of Kenneth and Garnet (Carnes) Lefler. He married Bonnie Smith on January 24, 1963 in Pekin, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are his two children, Tina (John) Pasley of Lewistown, and Tammy (James) Kem of rural Canton; four grandchildren, Tiara Muggulla of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, Asia Kem of Lewistown, Gina Keister of East Peoria, and Jena Pasley of Lewistown; three great-grandchildren, Ajeet Muggulla, Sahasra Muggulla, and Grayson Keister; and four sisters, Karen Issacs of Canton, Linda Swise of Cuba, Dixie Martin of Urbana, Ohio, and Louise Freitag of Urbana, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Kenny Lefler.

Thomas was a factory worker for International Harvester in Canton and Indianapolis for many years. He was a member of the Bryant Christian Church, and he loved spending time with family; having cook- outs and flipping hamburgers like only he could. In his younger years Thomas rode motorcycles, and some activities that he enjoyed later on in life include Livestock and Farm Auctions, visiting with family and friends at the campground, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes and Crematory in Canton, where a Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 4, 2022. Burial will follow at Orendorff-Breeds Cemetery in rural Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to the Bryant Christian Church. To view Tom’s DVD or to leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

A. Colleen PIttman

Canton- A. Colleen Pittman, 90 of Canton, passed away at 9:07 AM on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on January 27, 1932 in Avon, Illinois, a daughter of Charlie and Leota (Hahn) Myers. She married Robert Pittman on September 4, 1955 in Palmyra, Missouri. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2013.

Also preceding her in death is her parents, six brothers, Kenneth, Eugene, Charles, Eldon, Paul, and Jack; two sisters, Evelyn, and Vera.

Surviving is her daughter, Rebecca (Jim) Waddell of Canton, two grandchildren, Derek (Cindy Shubert) Waddell; Shauna (Adam) Hukill; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Clair “Skeet” (Betty) Myers of Lewistown; several nieces and nephews; and very special friend Carolyn (Larry) Hobbs.

Colleen graduated from Bushnell High School in 1950, and later went to work as a bookkeeper for Benner Tea Company in Canton for nearly 30 years. She was a member of the United Retail Clerk’s Union.

Per Colleen’s wishes, there will no services, cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial of ashes will take place in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Linda Brown Scholarship Fund in care of Graham Hospital School of Nursing. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Jimmie Lou (Tilghman) Rodgers

Farmington- Jimmie Lou (Tilghman) Rodgers, 96, of Farmington, (formerly of Live Oak, Florida), passed away peacefully at 8:20 PM on Saturday, October 29,2022 at Courtyard Estates of Farmington. She was born on August 16, 1926 in Mississippi, a daughter of Perkins and K. Clyde (Denley) Tilghman. She married William L. Rodgers on February 15, 1947 in Canada. He preceded her in death on May 22, 2006.

Also preceding her in death are her parents, and one brother, Wayne Tilghman.

Surviving are several nieces, nephews, and cousins, who cherish their memories with her.

Jimmie and William, resided in Florida, all of their married years, where they enjoyed and shared the love of traveling, sunsets, dancing, and country music.

Per Jimmie’s wishes, there will be no services, cremation rites will be accorded through Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Jack Wells

Jack R. Wells, 92, of Mason City passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria. He was born on April 16, 1930 in Mason City to Raymond and Margaret (Goodrich) Wells. On July 5, 1953 he married Aleen McCullough who preceded him in death in 1997.

Jack is survived by 2 daughters: Kathleen and Karen, his sister Joanne Burris, one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, son Steven and a brother-in-law Joe Burris.
Jack was a graduate of Mason City High School. He worked in the automotive industry his entire career. He served in the United States Army as Sergeant First Class serving in Korea. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
A funeral service is planned for Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church in Mason City, Pastor John Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 Am until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Mason City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #263 (1740 5th St. Lincoln, Illinois 62656. Or The VFW Post #1756 (915 5th St. Lincoln, Illinois 62656). Online condolences can be left at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of the arrangements.