Rocky Allen Horton

(Canton, IL)  --  Rocky Allen Horton, 55, of Canton, formerly of Brimfield, passed away on November 8, 2021 at 7:45 pm.

He was born on November 15, 1965 in Peoria, to Earl Dean and Joyce (Prince) Horton Sr. They preceded him in death along with his older brother Earl Dean Horton Jr.
Surviving are two brothers; Robert Horton of Trivoli and William Horton of Nebraska. Also surviving is one niece Amber and three nephews; Michael Roy, Austin, and Kyle.
Rocky was loved by anyone who ever talked to him. He was sweet, loving, and caring to everyone around him. He will surely be missed but never forgotten. He's in God's hands now, where he's at peace. We all will feel an emptiness with him gone. Please send prayers out for him and his family.
Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton are in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to Renaissance Care Center in Canton. To leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Dale Vaughn

Canton - Dale Vaughn, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Graham Hospital in Canton.

He was born on January 10, 1925 in Canton to Clayton and Lanah (Danner) Vaughn.
He married Lavonne Fulton on February 22, 1947 in Canton. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2016.
Surviving are his children, Larry (Ruth) Vaughn of Canton, Debra (David) Cape of Canton, Karen (Kenny) VanHouten Jr of Canton, seven grandchildren, Christopher (Jessi) Vaughn, Michele (Scotty) Blanchard, Jennifer (Glen) Williams, Kenneth (Cortney) VanHouten III, Keeli (Kyle) Lindmark, Kayla (Chad) Buchen, fourteen great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Vegas, Whitney, Addy, Bryce, Zane, Maddex, Vaughn, Kash, Kallen, Corinne, Kasen, Eva, Lucy and two great great grandchildren, Charlee and Waylon.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Dwayne and one grandchild, Eric Cape.
Dale served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during WWII. He worked as a self- employed farmer in the Shields Chapel area his entire life. He was a member of the Shields Chapel United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Trustees for several years. He also served as the sexton of Shields Chapel Cemetery for many years and just recently retired. He drove a school bus for the Canton school district.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11 am at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton with a visitation one hour prior at the funeral home. Due to COVID-19 the family requests that a mask be worn and please socially distance.
Burial will be held at the Shields Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Shields Chapel Cemetery
To leave online condolences please visit www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com.

John H. Burgard

John H. Burgard, age 86 of Havana, Illinois, formerly of Ipava, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 am on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 7, 1935 in Canton, Illinois, the son of Harold "Preacher" and Nelda Jo (Smith) Burgard. He married Rose Marie Wemker on February 18, 1962 in Havana. She survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Barry Burgard of Bath, Brett (and Linda Garretson) Burgard of Ipava, and Barth (and Angie) Burgard of Havana, one daughter Bambi (and Jeff) Traiger of Shawnee, Kansas, 5 grandchildren; Chelsea Burgard, Blaze Burgard, Sommer Burgard, Alaina Traiger and Amara Traiger, and 3 sisters; Lois Gorsage of Cuba, Illinois, Luann Davis of London Mills, Illinois, and Rebecca (and Don) Heller of Table Grove, Illinois.

John was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Robert and Lanny Burgard.

He was a US Army veteran, serving from 1955 to 1956 with a rank of PFC.

John was a farmer and coal miner, working at the Key Mine near Rushville from 1959-1966. He then started the A Cesco Water Treatment Company in 1963.

He was a member of the Ipava United Presbyterian Church. John wrote the Ipava Book, was a member of the Ipava Homecoming committee, the Ipava Toy Show committee, the Ipava American Legion, the Fulton County Farm Bureau, and the Vermont Antique Tractor Show committee.

John attended the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Havana. He enjoyed collecting antique toys as a hobby and was one of those responsible for repairing the steeple at the Ipava United Presbyterian Church.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Ipava United Presbyterian Church. Pastor Kevin Kessler will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 10th from 4-7 pm at the church. Memorials in John's memory may be made to the Ipava United Presbyterian Church or the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Havana. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery will military rites provided by the Ipava American Legion and the Army Honor Guard. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Linda K. Bishop

Canton-Linda K. Bishop, 74 of Canton, passed away at 3:03 PM on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on October 30 ,1947 in Canton, a daughter of Howard and Alice (Pollitt) Bishop. Linda’s dearest partner, Douglas Ward of Canton, IL. He survives.

She is also survived by her three children, Terri Riddell of Woodhull, IL, Bobbie Carpenter of Canton and Angie Hooker of Pekin. Linda is also survived by her sister, Cindy (Dave) Bastonero of Canton; one brother, Rudy Bishop of Wee-Ma-Tuk; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents; and twin sons.

She worked for Local 231 in Pekin at the Chicago Sanitary District for 17 years. Linda loved bingo and going to the boat. She was a past member at the Canton Moose Lodge and Canton Elks Club.

A graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown, IL on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM. Rev. Kevin Van Tine will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes and Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials may be made to the Heart and Lung Association. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

 

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Kenneth E. Holmes

Farmington- Kenneth E. Holmes, 80, of Farmington, passed away at 9:57 AM on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Unity Point Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria. He was born on November 20, 1940 in Peoria, a son of Harry and Julia (Handzo) Holmes. He married Joan “Toni” Rankin on March 5, 1961 at the First Baptist Church in Canton. She survives.

Also surviving is one daughter, Beth Owens of Ohio; two grandsons, Thomas Owens (Stephanie), Peter Owens (Jen), and their three children, Henry, Elsie and Anna; and one brother, Richard “Dick” Holmes (Marilyn) of Lake Forest. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Alan Eugene Holmes; two brothers, Harry Holmes, Jr., and Robert “Bob” Holmes; and one sister, Barbara Jean, infant.

Kenneth worked and retired from the United States Post Office (Farmington Branch) as a rural carrier for over thirty-five years. He also worked for many years at his parents’ business, Holmes Service Center, and at Coleman Buick-Pontiac-GMC, where he fostered his love of cars which he shared with his son. He was a member of the Farmington United Methodist Church, Farmington Moose Lodge, where he achieved the highest degree of Pilgrim, Farmington Masonic Lodge, and a member of the Farmington Fire Department, where he was the last charter member of the EMT Rescue Squad 1100. He enjoyed singing and playing music in the Peoria and Havana area with the band Concussions in his early years. He loved all kinds of music and relished the opportunity to share his beautiful voice in church and during karaoke nights at the Moose lodge. He was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and rarely missed a game.

Kenny loved his hometown and devoted countless hours in service to his community through his decades as a member of the fire department, the Rotary Club, where he served as President, and the Moose Lodge. He had a heart of gold, and was always willing to help someone in need. He was a great Dad, and was dispatched more than once to rescue one of his children who found themselves in a variety of situations from car mishaps to having climbed too high in a tree and being unable to get down. He was always willing to provide long distance coaching for lawn mower maintenance and rental car operation.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Farmington United Methodist Church. A visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, where Loyal Order of Moose rites will be held at 6:00 PM. Burial will follow the services on Wednesday at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington. Memorials can be made to the Farmington Rescue Squad 1100. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Albert "Boots" R. Windsor

Albert "Boots" R. Windsor, 93, of Smithfield, IL, passed away 9:40 am on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. He was born on May 6, 1928 in Bryant, IL, the son of William and Helen (Courtney) Windsor. Albert married Lois Arseno Taylor on February 26, 1949 in Lewistown, IL. Lois preceded Albert in death on June 7, 2016.

Also preceding him are his 2 granddaughters, Misty Chambers and Sina DeGroot, 3 brothers, Harold, Larry, and Donald Windsor, and sister, Lulu Belle Stufflebeam.

Survivors include his daughter, Kathy (and Danny) Clauson of Glasford, IL, 2 sons, Allen (and Jeanette) Windsor of Havana, IL and Pepie Windsor of Cuba, IL, 4 grandchildren, Scott Chambers, Josh Windsor, Micaela Windsor and Taylor Windsor, and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Albert worked at International Harvester in Canton for 30 years, retiring in 1976. After retiring he farmed, his own land and worked for other farmers.

He served in the U.S Navy from 1945 to 1949. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Sphinx and work on Bikini Island testing nuclear bombs.

Albert was a member of the Cuba American Legion and Lewistown VFW. He often donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. He loved to coon hunt, fish and anything that had to do with being outdoors.

Services will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Ellen Dodd will be officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Astoria. The Cuba American Legion will be providing Militery rites. Memorials may be made to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.

Ronald Lee Stout

Lewistown, IL - Ron Stout, 72, went peacefully to the great hunting ground on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born in Springfield, IL on June 10, 1949. He married Phyllis Berry on June, 11 1988.

Ron was an avid trapper and huntsman, with a passion for being outdoors. He was a member of the Illinois Trapper's Association and Whitetail Unlimited. He donated to various veteran's foundations as his father was a veteran and a purple heart recipient. In his spare time, Ron liked to sharpen knives, piddle around in his shed, and host cook-outs for family and friends. His famous baked beans were always present. Ron liked to have family Thanksgiving and Christmas to spend time with his many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He could always be seen sporting a bandana tied around his head, with a flannel shirt in the Winter, and a t-shirt with the sleeves hacked off in the summer time. He never turned down an opportunity to go shooting, and he was pretty good at it too. Anyone who knew Ron knew he was simple man, with simple pleasures, and it was not hard to please him at all, as it sure was easy to get him all riled up too. He spent many nights at the kitchen table, always happy to chat with any of his family members that stopped by for a bit. Ron cooked at the VFW often, and was a familiar face to those who had been in Lewistown for as long as he had.
Ron's wife Phyllis survives. Also surviving are his sister Judy Bissett of Peoria, IL; his children Toby Stout (Marcia Stevenson) of Montreal, MO, Jamy (Philip) Perkins of Ozark, MO, Josh (Angela) Stout of Kilbourne, IL, Ron's Step-children Kelly (Paul) Walmsley of Lewistown, IL, Bobbi (Rick) Thompson of Ipava, IL. Ron's Seven Grandchildren that he loved very much; Zachary, Allison, Morgan, Kaleb, Hannah, Hayden, Khloe, Zoey and his two great-grandchildren Maddilyn and Brooks. Ron also had many step-grandchildren; SheAnna, Kelsey, Amy, Nathan, Daniel, Jeff, Alicia, and great step-grandchildren Colton, Revyn, Camdyn, Selah, Ephriam, Huck, Beau, and Gavin that he loved very much. He was very close to Jeff.
Ron was preceded in death by his father Leonard Stout, Brother Curtis Augustus (Gus) Williams, his daughter Jody Heye and his step-daughter Vicki Rich.
There will be a private graveside service for family only at the Kilbourne cemetery in Kilbourne, IL on Saturday, November 20, 2021, officiated by Pastor Brian Lesemann. There will be a celebration of Life on the same day at the Lewistown, IL VFW at Noon. Food will be provided. If any flowers or monetary donations wished to be made, please have them sent to the VFW of Lewistown.
From Ron's big, blended, extended family- We will miss you old man.