Janet L. Scott

Janet L. Scott, 79, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on March 22, 1942 in Canton to Dale and Audrey (Mahr) Murphy. They preceded her in death.

She married Garry Scott on November 20, 1960 in Fairview. He survives.

Also surviving are her children, Cary (Sherry) Scott of Monmouth, Kevin Scott of Fairview, Kelly Scott of Canton, one sister Marcy Williams of Canton, five grandchildren, Opal, A.J., Justin, Coeby, Caely and two great grandchildren, Atlas and Josey.

Janet was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking. She also helped her close niece Suella at Princess Creations. She enjoyed playing cards and dancing to Dave Scott's music at various events.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton from 5-7 pm. Cremation rites will follow and a graveside burial of the ashes will be held on Thursday, at 2pm at the Fairview Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Russell Eugene Baxter

Russell Eugene Baxter, 58, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Graham Hospital. Russell was born on April 14, 1962 in Canton to Russell Allen and Daisy (Ashwood) Baxter. He married Sharon K. Pasley-Baxter. She survives.

Also surviving are his mother, Daisy; three sons, Van J. Pasley, Troy J. Pasley, and Jeremy F.L. (Molly) Pasley; and two grandchildren, Landon J. Pasley and Taylor Hahn.

He is preceded in death by his father Russell Allen.

Russell worked at Hitchcock Scrap Yard for over 28 years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed being outdoors.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, IL.  Rev. Kevin Van Tine will officiate. Memorials can be made to St. Jude. To make online condolences you may go to www.Sedgwickfuneralhomes.comDale Morse, 91, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Graham Hospital in Canton.

He was born on June 16, 1929, to Elery and Merle (Welker) Morse. They preceded him in death along with three sisters, Eileen, Evelyn and Louise.

He is survived by one sister Mary Bump, two nieces, Carla Gray and Lee Ann Bump and one nephew Timothy Bump, and several great nieces and nephews.

Dale was a Veteran of the United States Army. He retired from International Harvester in Canton and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton and the Canton Masonic Lodge. He played organ and piano at Wesley United Methodist church as well as Trinity Lutheran Church and Monterey Methodist Church. Dale enjoyed going for rides with his good friend George Meacham and in his younger years he enjoyed cross stitching.

Cremation rites have been accorded a private burial of his ashes will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington.

Memorials may be made to the Canton Masonic Lodge

To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Roy Dean Bollinger

 

Roy Dean Bollinger, 66, of Farmington, passed away at 12:13 AM on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Farmington Country Manor. He was born on August 10, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Gene and Nona (Gaa) Bollinger.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents Gene and Nona and one brother, Rick Bollinger.

He is survived by one brother, Dan (Dawn) Bollinger of South Carolina; one sister, Sandra Scott of Missouri; six nieces, Missy (Michael) Linthicum, Jody White, Kimberly (Jeremy) Kling, Erin (Jason) Wilson, Tonya (Bob) Mobley, and Jeanette (Neal) Bernhard; three nephews, Frank (Stacey) Bollinger, Jimmy Bollinger, and Larry Wells; one sister-in-law, Sue Finfrock of Farmington; and several great nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, and close friends that loved him.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded with Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL. Memorials can be made to Special Olympics. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Dale Morse

Dale Morse, 91, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Graham Hospital in Canton.

He was born on June 16, 1929, to Elery and Merle (Welker) Morse. They preceded him in death along with three sisters, Eileen, Evelyn and Louise.

He is survived by one sister Mary Bump, two nieces, Carla Gray and Lee Ann Bump and one nephew Timothy Bump, and several great nieces and nephews.

Dale was a Veteran of the United States Army. He retired from International Harvester in Canton and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton and the Canton Masonic Lodge. He played organ and piano at Wesley United Methodist church as well as Trinity Lutheran Church and Monterey Methodist Church. Dale enjoyed going for rides with his good friend George Meacham and in his younger years he enjoyed cross stitching.

Cremation rites have been accorded a private burial of his ashes will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington.

Memorials may be made to the Canton Masonic Lodge

To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Teddy E. Hunt Jr.

Teddy E. Hunt Jr. 76, of Farmington, passed away at 4:50 AM on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on April 18, 1944 in Peoria, a son of Teddy E. and Merley L. (Tyrrell) Hunt Sr. He married Marilyn Miller on February 25, 1967 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Anissa (Ron) Krause of Pekin, IL; Darrell (Julie) Hunt of Saunemin, IL; Heather (Christopher) Lind of Omaha, NE; Jassen (Erin) Hunt of Edwards, IL; Melissa (Mike) Newell of Brownsburg, IN; ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Culver Hunt of Indiana; Carl Hunt of Missouri, and two sisters, Joan Barrett of Illinois; Penny Foulk of Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Mark Edward Hunt.

Teddy worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for many years, retiring on April 1, 1994, later working at Canton Walmart for several years, also as a realtor, and for Peoria Charter Coach for a couple of years. Teddy’s faith was with the Lord, as he had read the bible several times, he enjoyed gardening, his 1963 original ford thunderbird, horses as a young adult,  but most of all was his love for his family.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, where visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Pastor Charles Houston will officiate. Burial of ashes will be held at a later date in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. To view Teddy’s DVD or to leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Evelyn G. Coil

Evelyn G. Coil, 98, of Browning, IL, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Heritage Health in Springfield, IL. She was born on July 10, 1922 on Morning Star Hill in Fulton County, IL, the daughter of Hardy and Violet (Crable) Thompson. Evelyn married Albert Leroy Coil on October 9, 1951 in Peoria, IL. Albert preceded Evelyn in death on June 29, 2008.

Also preceding her is her brother James Thompson and 2 sisters, Eva Curless and Alice Herzog.

Surviving are her 2 sons, David (and Bernice) Coil and Jim Coil, both of Browning, IL, daughter, Anita (and Orvel) Hull of Rushville, IL, and 2 granddaughters, Lorrie and Melissa Coil, both of Riverton, IL.

Evelyn loved her husband, children and granddaughters. She was a housewife, who in her prime enjoyed baking and making wind chimes.

Private services have been arranged. Pastor Vicki Hull will be officiating. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sheldons Grove United Methodist Church Backpack Fund.

Carol Mae McCoy

 

Carol Mae McCoy, 97, of Canton, passed away at 5:40 am Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Loft Nursing Home in Canton. She was born on April 25, 1923 in Farmington to Lora and Laura (Nibbelin) Dalton. Carol married Harry Otis McCoy on June 20, 1944 in Canton. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2012. Also preceding her death were her parents.

Surviving are three children; Robert "Bob" (Susan) McCoy of Benton, KY, Sharon (Fred) Odendahl of Canton and Pat (Rick) Cobb of Springfield, one brother Ralph Dalton of Peoria, seven grandchildren; Amanda (Allen) Luthy, Mitchell McCoy, Christy (Brent) Rogers, Jay (Cori) Dawson, Ryan Essig, Michelle Essig and Meghan Essig and five great grandchildren; Tyler, Nate, Nick, Claire and Mylee

Carol was a 64-year member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton, where she had taught Kindergarten Sunday School, also helping with Bible School and the Rebekah Women's Sewing group for many years. She was a member of the Women's American Legion Auxiliary. Carol was a 1941 graduate of Farmington High School. She was a homemaker and also worked as a sales associate at Knepp's and JC Penny's for 15 years.

Services will be 11 am Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton, where visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Memorials can be made to Children's Department at Wesley United Methodist Church. To view Carol's DVD or to leave online condolences visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com