Donald Lee Bennett

Canton – Donald Lee Bennett, 70, of Canton, passed away at 12:50 PM on September 24, 2016 at Heartland Health Care in Canton. He was born on January 21, 1946 in Canton to William Leroy and Mary Jane (Wolf) Bennett.

Preceding him in death were his parents, and step-father that raised him, Sammy Glass.

Surviving are seven children, Michael Bennett of Canton, Dawn Morris of Canton, Angelina Bennett of AR, Josette Bennett of MO, Donna Bennett of N.C., Donald Lee Bennett Jr. of OK, and Rachel Marie Bennett of OK; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Jeanette (Todd) Brinkley of Canton; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and girlfriend of nine years, Donnette Macalaster.

Don started working for TBMW Railroad, and then worked for Hitchcocks Scrap Yard, after that he worked for McCoy’s Roofing for many years. Before getting sick, he helped his friend Jack Russell at Russells Auto Body. Don attended the Salvation Army in Canton. Don was a coon hunter, trapper, and really loved fishing and the outdoors. He was a scrapper for many years until the good Lord took him home. Don was loved by his cat, Baby, and his dogs, Princess and Angel.

Services will be at 11 AM on Friday, September 30, 2016 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1995 N. Main St., Canton, IL, where a visitation will be from 10-11 AM. Tony Long will officiate. Burial will follow the services at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Memorials can be made to funeral expenses c/o Wells Fargo. To view Don’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

James E. Hughes Jr.

James E. Hughes Jr., 53, of Sumner, formerly of St. David, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, IL.
Arrangements are pending with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL.

Sandra Stambaugh

Sandra Stambaugh, 68, of Macomb, passed away at 8:40 PM on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Macomb, IL.
Arrangements are pending with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory, Canton, IL.

Richard G. Wilson

Lewistown- Richard G. Wilson, 88, of Peoria and formerly of Lewistown passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at his son Richard (Virginia) Wilson’s home.

Richard was born on July 23, 1928 in Enion, IL to Ernest Wilson and Mary (Derry) Wilson. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He worked for Western Electric as an electrician.

Richard is survived by sons, Mark Wilson, Edward Wilson, Richard (Virginia) Wilson, Daniel (Cheri) Wilson, Ernest (Bonnie) Wilson, Todd (LaSonia) Wilson, Kurt (Mary) Wilson, Chad Wilson, and by daughters, Mary (Tony) LeGree, Christine (Ken) Baker, Dana Wilson and Leslie (Taylor) Wren, 23 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one brother, Albert Wilson, and one sister, Wanda Ford, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers, 3 sisters and one daughter, Kathy Zafranovich.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Graveside services and interment will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with Reverend Garland Criswell officiating. A military service will be conducted by the Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and the Lewistown American Legion Bishop Post 1. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made at http://www.henrylange.com/.  

Constance G. Dowell

Canton – Constance G. Dowell, 84, of Canton passed away at 6:38 am Monday, September 26, 2016 at Renaissance Health Care Center in Canton.  She was born on July 6, 1932 in Peoria to Albert and Charity (Logsdon) Ebbing.  Constance married Robert W. Dowell on February 11, 1951.  He preceded her in death on September 30, 2010.  Also preceding her in death were her parents, three sons; Alan Dowell, Scott Dowell, and Kelly Dowell, and one brother Alan Ebbing.
Surviving are two daughters, Vicki (Glen) Phillips of Canton, and Sherrie (Gary) Guehler of The Colony, TX, fifteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Constance loved fishing, reading, and doing puzzles.
Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services.  Memorials can be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.  To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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Eileen V. Madison

Eileen V. (Evans) Madison, age 99 of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Chetek.  She was born April 11, 1917 in Canton, Illinois the daughter of Earl and Nina (Rohrer) Everts.
Eileen is survived by her 3 grandsons; Daniel (Susan) Schrodt, Tim (Gina) Schrodt, Robert Bowlin, 3 great grandchildren, nephew Jack (Joy) Thompson, 3 step children; Rodney (Kathy) Madison, Dennis (Yvonne) Madison, Annette (Mike) Messner, 9 step grandchildren, 21 step great grandchildren, 1 step great great grandchild, many other relatives and friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands; Forest James Evans and Freeman Madison and 3 daughters.
Graveside services will be 2 pm Friday, September 30, 2016 in Greenwood Cemetery.  The Rev. Monroe Bailey will officiate.  Visitation will be from 12:45-1:45 pm, Friday, September 30 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

James “Jim” R. Lewis

CANTON- James “Jim” R. Lewis, 51, of Canton (Breeds) passed away at 3:02 PM on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born on June 24, 1965, a son of Amos Auburn and Pasty Ann Grubb Lewis Jr. He married the love of his life Peggy Smith on May 26, 1990 in Farmington. She survives.
Also surviving are his two sons, Garritt A. Lewis, Jarred J. Lewis both at home; one brother, David (Amber) Lewis of Peoria Heights; three sisters, Keetra (James) Freeman of Missouri; Tina (Hank) Duffield of Glasford, and Janice (Tim) Stobaugh of Elmwood; his in–laws, Gary and Evelyn Smith of Canton; and several nieces and nephews.
Jim worked as a programmer for North Country Business Products in Peoria for over 20 years. He was an avid Houston Astros and Houston Texans fan and most dear to his heart was his family.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1995 North Main Street, Canton, where visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Additional visitation will be also on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of the services. Burial will be in Orendorff-Breeds Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Children’s Heart Institute at Children’s Hospital of Illinois. To view Jim’s DVD or to leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com