Kathryn I. Walker

Kathryn I. Walker, 88, of Peoria Heights, passed away at 2:17 am on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on December 27, 1926 to Marvin and Opal (Brooks) McClouth. She married Donald G. Walker, he preceded her in death in 1993.
Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia Walker of Peoria Heights, and Lori D. Lafferty of Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren, Christopher L. Hibbard, Anthony Demott, Dustin Demott, and Brooke Lafferty.
Preceding her in death are her parents; one son, Lance L. Eggleston; and one sister, Ollidean Dailey.
Kathryn worked as a C.N.A. at Methodist Hospital for approximately 10 years; she also worked as a homecare giver.
Graveside services will be at 10 AM on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Mt. Pleasant, Apple Cemetery, in Rural Lewistown.  Cremation rights have been accorded. Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Betty L. Payne

Canton- Betty L. Payne, 91, of Canton passed away at 11:23 AM Tuesday November 24, 2015 at Graham Hospital in Canton.

She was born October 21, 1924 at rural Lewistown the daughter of Ralph and Tesse (Fitzhenry) Butler. She married Richard O. Payne on August 27, 1948 at Lewistown. He died January 20, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Homer Butler and two sisters, Lois Yocum and Irma Jouffray. Surviving is one son, Ronald Payne of Canton, one sister, Anna Delle (Bill) Camp of Lewistown, and many nieces and nephews who she dearly loved.

Betty was a hairdresser and opened her first beauty shop the Curly Que in Lewistown 70 years ago.  She later operated her beauty shop from home in rural Canton. She was a member of the Lewistown United Methodist Church. After retirement Betty enjoyed spending her time with family. She also enjoyed making quilts and braided wool rugs. Betty taught rug braiding too many people after her mother quit teaching. A highlight of the year was spending time at their cabin in Minnesota where she loved to fish.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday November 30th at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Pastors Monroe Bailey and Deryck Sonaram officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lewistown. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services at the memorial home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewistown United Methodist Church or Donor’s Choice. To view Betty’s life tribute video or to send online condolences visit www.henrylange.com.

Minerva June Black

Lewistown- Minerva June Black, 97, of Lewistown passed away at 6:00 AM Thursday November 26, 2015 at her son’s home in Beardstown.

She was born June 11, 1918 at Clark road in Liverpool Twp. Fulton County the daughter of William Henry and Sarah Amy (Stufflebeam) Clark. She married Thomas W. Black on June 10, 1938 at Ft. Madison, IA. He died July 18, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Glenda Black, one grandson, Steven Detrick, three brothers and two sisters. Surviving is two sons, Richard (Waneta) Black of Beardstown, Lyle (Barbara) Black of Springfield, one daughter, Marilyn (Bob) Detrick, of Easton, seven grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.

June was a homemaker. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church at rural Lewistown. She was also a member of the Ipava Chapter Order of Eastern Star and the Rebecca Lodge of Lewistown. June enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Reverend Al Sample officiating. Burial will be in Apple Cemetery at rural Lewistown. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Monday at the memorial home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. To send online condolences visit www.henrylange.com.

Karl “Ewee” Elwood Ewalt

Canton- Karl “Ewee” Elwood Ewalt, 92, of Canton, passed away at 1:10 a.m., on Friday, November, 27, 2015 at Sunset Manor in Canton.
He was born to A.B. “Ben” Ewalt and Lucy E. (Cox) Ewalt who preceded him in death. He married Marlyn C. Nelson on July 4, 1942 in Farmington.  She survives.
He is survived by four children, Lana (Larry) Henderson of Lees Summit, MO, Karla (Danny) Polhemus of Independence, MO, Victor (Chris) Ewalt of Hanna City, IL, and Denise J. Meyers of Canton, IL.
Also surviving is one sister, Ruth Essex of Farmington, IL, eleven Grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death are two brothers, Bruce Ewalt, and Paul Ewalt and 2 sisters Esther Feger and Eleanor Ewalt.
Karl is a US Army Veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post #16.  He was a 1942 graduate of Farmington High School, a member of the IBEW #947 and worked as a linesman for Ameritech where he retired from in 1989.
Cremation rites have been accorded and the burial of the ashes will be held at the Trivoli Cemetery at a later date.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Copperas Creek Fire Department.
To leave online Condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Mary Lou Berkley

Lewistown- Mary Lou Berkley, 67, of Lewistown, passed away at 5:40 PM Friday November 27, 2015 at her home.

She was born January 15, 1948 at Canton, the daughter of Franklin G. and Dorothy Maxine (Howe) Van Etten Jr. She married Warren H. Berkley on December 21, 1967 at Lewistown. He survives with two sons, Andrew (Christie) Berkley of Mason City, Daniel (Bethany) Berkley of Morris, three daughters, Holly Little of Jacksonville, Susan (Jack) Walden of Glenarm, and Christine (Bill) Sander of Phoenix, AZ; 14 grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers, Edward (Tracy) Van Etten of Mountain Home, ID; and Timothy (Lanette) Van Etten of Havana, two sisters, Carrie VanEtten of Rock Hill, SC; and Lori (Greg) Bainter of Portage, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Alan Van Etten.

She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star where she served as past worthy matron. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women.

A visitation will be held Thursday from 5-7 PM at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. Cremation will be accorded after the visitation. A private family graveside service with burial of ashes will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lewistown. Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon of Hope Hospice. To view Mary’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit www.henrylange.com

Tyson J. Taylor

Tyson J. Taylor, 1, of Canton, passed away at 9:35 am Friday, November 27, 2015 at his residence.  He was born on November 29, 2013 in Canton to Tyler Taylor and Emily Remels.  Surviving are his parents, paternal grandparents; Dawn Taylor and Roger White both of Havana, maternal grandparents; Karen Bouc  and Craig Bouc both of Canton, paternal great grandfather; Donald Taylor, maternal great grandparents; Richard Deakin, Barbara (Roy) Richardson, and Matthew (Shirley) Bouc, paternal aunts and uncles; Anthony White, Jenna Taylor, Destiny Linnertz, Keith Taylor, maternal aunts and uncles; Stephanie Gayton, Bryan (Jennifer) Remels, Josh Remels, Kyle Remels, Destiny Remels, Kourtney Gayton, Cobe Gayton, Curtis Bouc, and Sara Bouc.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather Steven Remels and paternal great grandmother Leona Mason.
Services will be 2:00 pm Friday, December 4 at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton where visitation will be from 12-2 pm. The Rev. Monroe Bailey will officiate.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.  Memorials can be made to the family in c/o Ipava State Bank.  To make online condolences you can go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Keith R. Prather

Name:    Keith R. Prather                                Age:    64
Address:    Astoria, IL
Date of Death:    Saturday, November 28, 2015         Time:   3:15 p.m.    
Place:        Heartland Health Care Center, Canton, IL
Date of Birth:    August 18, 1951         Place:  Rushville, IL
Parents:    Kenneth and Lois (Sheckler) Prather
Married:    Rosemarie Simpson on October 11, 2006 in Lewistown, IL.  She survives.
Survivors:    Wife- Rosemarie Prather of Astoria, IL
        Son- Dan (Carrie) Prather of Galesburg, IL
Son- Adam Prather of Astoria, IL
        Step-Daughter- Colbi Osborne of Astoria, IL
        4 Grandchildren: Jerry, Max, Trenton and Heather Prather
        1 Step-Granddaughter: Greenlee Workman
Brother- Russell (and Glenna) Prather of Astoria, IL
        Brother- Edward Prather of Clanton, AL
Preceded by:     parents
Occupation: Maintenance at Cargill in Beardstown
Military:         No
Memberships: enjoyed woodworking and was an avid shooter
Services:     8 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2015  
Place:          Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL
Officiating:   Pastor Josh Clevenger
Visitation:         6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the funeral home
Interment:     Cremation rites will be accorded after the services
Memorials:      In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Adam Prather                Education Fund at Better Banks in Astoria, IL
Services By:      Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. Online condolences may be
                        given to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org