Thurman E. Winters

Hopedale – Thurman Earl Winters, 83, of Hopedale, passed away at 12:05 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Hopedale Nursing Home.
He was born July 17, 1932, in Lawrenceville, IL to John and Minnie Winters.  He married Waneta F. Stewart on July 15, 1955, in Lawrenceville.  She preceded him in death on August 22, 2013.
He is survived by three children, Linda (Brent) Grubb of TN, Laura Thieke of Canton, and John (Lena) Winters of Canton; two brothers-in-law, Darryl Stewart of MI and Claude Stewart of CA; one sister-in-law, Pat Stewart of East Peoria; four grandchildren, Natalie Cooper, Samantha Hedrick, Brittney Winters, and Jacob Winters; and three great-grandchildren, Gabe Cooper, Ryan Winters, and Sarah Cooper.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Thurman was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country as a radio operator during the Korean War.  He worked for Caterpillar as a safety instructor, retiring in 1985.  Following his retirement, Thurman worked at Doc’s 66 Station in Banner.  He was also a regular at the Spoon River Speedway, working for over 20 years as a crew mechanic and running the tow truck.
He enjoyed bowling, playing cards and marbles, hunting, fishing, and racing.  He especially enjoyed the time he got to spend with his grandchildren and taking them for tractor rides.  He was a member of the Church of Christ in Morton.  
Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.  Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation.  Graveside services, with military honors, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Lawrenceville, IL City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Hopedale Medical Complex or to the American Diabetes Association.
To view Thurman’s tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Lyle A. Massingale

Canton-Lyle A. “Blackie” Massingale, 80, of Canton, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016, at his residence.
He was born on June 11, 1935 in Fiatt, to Elihu and Anna (Bath) Massingale.  They preceded him in death.
He married Ruth A. Williams on October 14, 1961 in El Cajon, CA.  She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Michael Massingale of Wee-Ma-Tuk, Joseph (Fiancée Maleah Gass) Massingale of Canton, one sister, Caroline Fleischer of Canton, half-sister, Lori Towery Massingale of Ohio, grandchildren, Lily Vinita Scalf, Loran Ann Massingale, Taylor Nicole Massingale, Brook Alexandria Massingale and three great grandchildren.
Lyle served in the US Navy from 1954-1958.  After the service he worked for General Dynamics in California and later came back to Illinois to work for the Freeman United Coal Mine from which he retired.  He enjoyed hunting squirrel, deer and rabbit.  He also enjoyed watching movies, drawing and collecting.
Lyle had two passions in life.  One was drawing.  He starting drawing on the eighth grade and continued though out his lifetime.  The other is his family.  He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle near and far. 
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, from 5-7, at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a funeral service on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at 1 pm, at the funeral home.
Burial will be at the Fiatt Cemetery.
To view Lyle’s tribute video or to leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Kay Ragsdale

Canton – Kay Ragsdale, 63, of Canton passed away April 5, 2016 at University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago.  She was born on November 24, 1952 in Canton to Dr. Jack and Vivian (Moore) Ragsdale.  Surviving is her mother, sister, Jean (Charles) Sheldon of Slidell, LA, and nieces; Phoebe Sheldon, and Holly Plunkett.  She was preceded in death by her father.
Kay was a flute player and performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Grant Park Symphony, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago.   Her theater credits include the National Companies of Miss Saigon, Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Blvd, and Beauty and the Beast, the New York Broadway Company of Les Miserables, and the National Touring Company of the Lion King with whom she has been on tour since 2002.
Graveside services will be 11 am Friday, April 8, 2016 at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.  Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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Gerald A. Little

CANTON – Gerald A. Little, 93, of Virden, formerly of Canton, passed away at 3:40 on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Sunrise Skilled Nursing Center in Virden. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 9, 1922 to Fred and Marie (Hughes) Little. He married Carla Nuvoloni on April 11, 1946 in Verona, Italy. She preceded him in death.
Surviving are one son, John (Melissa) Little of Virden; two grandchildren, Caitlin Little and Maia Patino; and two great grandsons. He was also preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Albert, Paul, and Richard Little; and two daughters; Lucia and Luciana Little.
Gerald retired from Keystone Steel and Wire in Bartonville, Illinois. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Canton and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. George Council #3934.  He served in the United States Army during WWII.
Gerald also was a greeter at the Canton Walmart for many years, and enjoyed being a driver for the local car dealerships in Canton
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Canton, where visitation will be a half hour prior. Father Daniel Ebker will officiate. Cremation Rites will be accorded following the services. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton.
To make online condolences, you can go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Harriett L. Zachman

Canton-Harriett L. (Williams) Zachman, 88, of Canton, passed away on February 27, 2016 at 4:15 a.m. in Stuart, Florida.
She was born on December 11, 1927 in Pottstown, IL to John and Harriett (Tincher) Williams. They preceded her in death. Harriett graduated from Manual High School and was a proud member of the band.
She married Howard Zachman Sr. on January 10, 1947 in Kankakee, IL.  He preceded her in death on May 15, 2010.
Her surviving children are Judy (Bob) Koppers of Overland Park, KS, Terry (Sherlane) Zachman of Kennesaw, GA, Stan (Jan) Zachman of Indiantown, FL, daughter-in-law, Jody Zachman of Vonore, TN, brother, John Williams Jr., sisters, Elizabeth Calas, Joanne Fulk, Mary Pollitt, Carol Sue Hamm, nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death is one son Howard Zachman, Jr. of Vonore, TN, October 10, 2015 and  one grandchild Scott Zachman of Peoria, IL, May 30, 1994.
Harriett taught kindergarten in her home and later worked as a teacher for Lawndale Grade School. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Canton IL and the Order of the Eastern Star. Harriett enjoyed sewing and Quilt making her entire life and spent many hours of her time with her adoring grandchildren. She left many precious memories behind her for her family to enjoy. She was a loving and gracious lady always with a smile on her face and always tried to put her best foot forward.  She will be truly missed by all her family and friends in the various places she lived throughout the years.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 11 am, at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a visitation one hour prior at the funeral home.  The family will be receiving friends and family at a luncheon provided after the services.  
Cremation rites have been accorded.
In lieu of flowers­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­, memorial contributions may be sent to:  TREASURE COAST HOSPICE, Harper House, 1000 SE Ruhnke Street, Stuart, FL 34994, www.TCHospice.org.
Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Doris M. Nelmes

Cuba- Doris M. Nelmes, 90, of Cuba died Wednesday January 27, 2016 at Tidwell Hospice in Bradenton, FL.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Cuba United Methodist Church with Reverend Ardith Corsaw officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be private at the Cuba Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cuba United Methodist Church, or the Grant Keime Memorial Clinic in Cuba. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences can be made at www.henrylange.com.

Marcia Gaye Newell Helle

Marcia Gaye Newell Helle, 76, went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2016.  She was born in Savanna, Illinois on July 16, 1939.  She moved to Arizona when she was 20 where she lived for 32 years before she retired to her home state of Illinois. She was the beloved only child of Winnifred Marie and Royal Wesley Newell who predeceased her.  She is survived by her children Newell Scott Helle and Jodi Gaye Helle Chesbro.  Marcia was an amazing pianist who taught piano for many years. She loved playing piano and organ in several churches including Sun Valley Church in Scottsdale, AZ for 25 years, and lately she entertained the residents in Renaissance Care center where she currently lived.  She had a wonderful sense of humor, and smiled and laughed no matter how she was feeling.  She loved animals and throughout her life she owned many dogs, cats and a bird named Burt. She died peacefully the morning of April 3rd and is reunited with her family in heaven.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.  Memorial services will be in Arizona in May.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Renaissance Care Nursing Home in her memory.  To leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com