Timothy "T.J." Sutherland

Fairview - Timothy “T.J.” Sutherland, 23, of Fairview passed away at 11:32 AM Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

He was born August 23, 1991 in Rogers, AR to Sherman “Sonny” L. Sutherland Jr. and Christina (Merriman) Seward. 

Surviving are his father of Fairview; his mother of Lincoln, AR; grandparents, Sherman L. (Dorothy) Sutherland Sr. of Fairview and David Merriman of Independence, KS; great grandma, Margaret A. Sutherland of Rogers, AR; two brothers, Gary L. Sutherland of Pea Ridge, AR and Patrick Seward of Prairie Grove, AR; one sister, Jenna Seward of Prairie Grove, AR; his aunts and uncles, Dawn (Jim) Record of Farmington, IL, Jamey (Charity) Sutherland of Houston, TX, Jon Sutherland of St. Louis, Amos (Courtney) Sutherland of Macomb, Rick Merriman of Springfield, MO, D.J. Merriman and Jacob Merriman both of Pierce City, MO; and numerous cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Cheryl Merriman.

He worked at Keystone Steel and Wire Company as a fork truck operator, and previously worked two years as a cook at Chipotle in Peoria. 

He was a member of Farmington First Baptist Church, Farmington, AR.

T.J. loved football and was an avid Eagles fan. He could quote stats dating back into the 1970’s.

He was also an avid gamer and collected Dragon Ball Z and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles memorabilia.  He would do anything to try to get a laugh from people.

In hopes to help others, T.J. was an organ and tissue donor.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington.  Curt Lipe will officiate.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday, May 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.  Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. 

Memorials may be made to Farmington Rescue 1100 or the St.Francis Neurological ICU.

To view T.J.’s memorial DVD or leave the family condolences online, please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com 

Geraldine Malott

Name:    Geraldine Malott                           Age:    79
Address:    Astoria, IL
Date of Death:    Sunday, May 10, 2015         Time:   8:40 a.m.    
Place:        Snyders Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home, Rushville, IL
Date of Birth:     October 22, 1935         Place:    Tamaroa, IL
Parents:    Thaddeus and Martha (Bednarkiewcz) Zielinski
Married:    Frank Edward Piotrowski, Sr. on May 15, 1954 in Tamaroa, IL.  He preceded her in death on February 4, 1983.  She then married Harold Malott on December 22, 1984 in Pinckneyville, IL.  He survives.
Survivors:    Husband-Harold Malott of Astoria, IL
        Son-Stephen Piotrowski of Tamaroa, IL
        Daughter-Julia (and Raymond) Bathon of Pinckneyville, IL
        Daughter-Deborah (and Steven) Kellerman of Tamaroa, IL
        Daughter-in-law-Donna Piotrowski of Tamaroa, IL
        Step-Daughter-Teresa (and Scott) Burget of Rushville, IL
        Step-Daughter-Beverly (and Gary) Taylor of Rushville, IL
        11 Grandchildren, 7 Great-Grandchildren
        Sister-Shirley (and Edward) Walker of Sparta, IL
Preceded by:      Son-Frank Edward Piotrowski, Jr., Brother-Alexander Zielinski, and
          2 Sisters-Leona Molitor and Josephine Majewski
Occupation:  Housewife.  She also worked at Mallory in Pinckneyville, IL and for Blue Bell Packing House in Duquoin, IL.  She later became a Registered Nurse and was Director of Nursing at Pinckneyville Community Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit.   
Military:         No
Memberships:   St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tamaroa, IL and the Catholic Daughters of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tamaroa.  She was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church in Rushville, IL for the last 20 years.  She loved to play cards, especially pinochle, and visit the casinos.  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed crocheting, yard sales, bargain hunting, and shopping for shoes.
Services:       To be announced
Place:          Searby Funeral Home, Tamaroa, IL
Officiating:    
Visitation:          5-7 pm Wednesday, May 13th at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL
Interment:     Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Tamaroa, IL
Memorials:      American Cancer Society
Services By:      Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. Online condolences may be given            to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org

Dwayne Beadles

Canton – Dwayne F. Beadles, 88, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at his residence.
He was born on March 23, 1927 in Astoria to Frank and Lavina Bair Beadles.
He married Carol Kuhn on February 19, 1950 in Canton. She survives.
Also surviving are his children Daniel (Pam) Beadles of Pekin, Linda K. (John E.) of Canton, Barbara Beadles Taylor of Canton, grandchildren, Troy Bordner, Shauna Freeman, Donald Beadles, Tracy (Stacy Phillips) Bordner, Carlye Scalf, Damon (Amanda) Beadles, Scott (Bianca) Beadles, Jillian (Justin) Jansen, Jackson (WaWa Paduret) Junker and great grandchildren, Whitnee, Sam, Blakelie, Kyra, Zoe, Alina, Madeline, Raiden, AnnaSophia, Savannah and Griffin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Donald, Bob, Rod and Odie and sisters, Doris Hardwick, Marilee Feldner and infant sister Genieve.
Dwayne served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He retired in 1983 from International Harvester in Canton.  He was a diehard Cubs fan and an avid bowler and gardener.  He was also the father of the year for the Canton Water Polo team.
Most of all he will always be known as a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
A graveside service will be held at 11 am, Thursday, May 14, 2015, at the White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.  There will be no visitation per his wishes.
Cremation rites have been accorded
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to K.AR.E.
Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Ernest Peterson

Canton – Ernest D. Peterson, 81, of Canton, IL passed away at 6:42 PM Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Sunset Manor, Canton.
He was born December 20, 1933 in Breeds to John H. and Maude (Foulk) Peterson.  He first married Kathleen Stevens and later married Barbara Snook.
Surviving are nine children, Michael (Sue) Peterson of Canton, Debra Parker of Georgia, Joyce (Bill) Homan of Trivoli, Don (Sandy) Peterson of Woodward, OK, John (Diane) Peterson of Mt. Morris, and David (Kerrie) Peterson, Phillip (Kris) Peterson, Bobbie (Tom) Renner, and Billie (Dennis) Quaco all of Polo; twenty four grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, one great granddaughter, seven brothers, and three sisters.
Ernest worked in construction.
He was a member of the VFW of Canton and was a Korean War Veteran.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
There will be no services.
Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Barbara Bennett

Name:    Barbara J. Bennett                    Age:  85        Address:     Peoria, IL
Date of Death:     Thursday, May 7, 2015         Time:   8:30 am    
Place:        Heartland Health Care Center, Peoria, IL
Date of Birth:    June 8, 1929    Place:        Astoria, IL
Parents:    Harold and Roxanna (Trimmer) Sales
Survivors:    Daughter- Suzanne (and Robert) Brooks and Bartonville, IL
        Son- Steven Bennett of Bellevue, IL
        5 grandchildren- Robert Brooks, Scott (and Emma) Brooks, Stephen Bennett, 
                           Angela (and David) Walley and Renee (and Opey) Rowell. 
        14 great-grandchildren
        Brother-Van Sales of Peoria, IL
        Brother-Roger (and Nancy) Sales of Eureka, IL           
Preceded by:     4 brothers-Dr. Steve Sales, Munson Sales, Vernon Sales and an infant
         2 sisters- Joanna Lester and Joyce Hazelrigg
Occupation:    Keystone Steel and Wire Company in Bartonville, IL and as a waitress
Memberships: attended The Bible Baptist Church in Bartonville, IL, she liked the outdoors, singing to her grandchildren and children and enjoyed music.
Services:     1 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Place:          Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL
Officiating:     Pastor Zach Rogers
Visitation:         one hour prior to the service
Interment:    South Fulton Cemetery, Astoria, IL
Memorials:      Bible Baptist Church in Bartonville, IL
Services By:      Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. Online condolences may be given            to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org

Gordon "Doc" Cramer

Farmington – Gordon M. “Doc” Cramer, 94, of Farmington, IL passed away at 7:32 PM Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Farmington Country Manor.
He was born January 27, 1921 in Trivoli Township, IL to Charles M. and Lucy C. (Manning) Cramer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Helen Barbara Bruniga.
Surviving are his great niece, Lori (Justin) Osborne of Canton and two great great nephews, Eli and Caleb Osborne.
Doc retired from Hiram Walker.
He was a lifetime member of the Farmington Moose Lodge #1571 and also a member of the Farmington American Legion Post #140 and America Trap Shooting Association.
He was a US Air Force veteran, serving in WWII in Europe.
Per his request, a private graveside service, with military honors, will be held in Trivoli Cemetery.
Rev. Jessica Baldyga will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice.
Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Fred "Babe" Woods

Farmington – O. Fred “Babe” Woods, 72, of Farmington, IL passed away at 11:43 PM Monday, May 4, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Visitation will be held from 12:45 to 1:45 PM Saturday, May 9th at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington followed by a 2:00 PM Graveside Services at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Farmington.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com