OBITUARIES

Feb 22, 2021

Christa Louann Wise of Roseville, IL. died February 22, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was born January 12, 1976, in Macomb, IL. the daughter of Monte and Gwen (Shryack) Martin. She married Jeremy L. Wise on June 19, 1997 in Roseville, IL.

Christa is survived by her husband, Jeremy, and 3 beautiful children, Alexandria Dayle Wise,...

Feb 17, 2021

Brandon Baldwin of Silvis, IL. passed away February 17, 2021 at his home.

He is survived by his Mother, Vickie Baldwin Wright. His girlfriend, Desiree’ Arrington. Four children, Jayla Baldwin, Justice Baldwin, Braeden Arrington, Amira Arrington. Two brothers, Zachary Cromer, Xavier Wright. His grandmother, Helen Baldwin.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather Ocie....

Feb 17, 2021

Raymond Thomas Huston DVM of Roseville died February 17, 2021 at Farmington Country Manor.  He was born August 8, 1941, in Macomb, Il the son of John T. (Jack) and Opal F. (Ray) Huston.  He married Diana J. Ross September 7, 1968 in Sioux City IA.

Raymond is survived by his wife Diana, sons John Robert Huston...

Feb 16, 2021

Nancy Simmons 60 of Greenbush Il passed away peacefully at her daughters home in Fairview.  She was born November 2, 1960 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Alonzo and Lois (Seago) Treadway.  She married William Simmons March 9, 1978 in the Greenbush Christian Church by James Oliver. He preceded her in death September 21, 2019.

She is...

Feb 12, 2021

Willis Edward “ED” Cox, 77 of Avon passed away February 12, 2021 at 8:45p.m. at his home.  He was born May 27, 1943 in Canton, IL, the son of Chester and Grace (Brown) Cox.

He is survived by his life partner of 49 years Janice Lowe; His children Lance Lowe and Lindsey Lowe.  Also surviving his sisters...

Feb 1, 2021

Catherine Peterson, 78, of Monmouth, IL, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, 10:45 p.m. at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.  She was born Tuesday, November 26, 1940 in Eveston, IL the daughter of Joseph and Cecila DeDecker.  She married Merlin Peterson on September 6, 1975, in Phoenix, AZ. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jerome...

Jan 24, 2021

Stephen William Johnson, 82, passed away January 24, 2021 in Roseville, Illinois.   He was born August 17, 1938 to the late Dr. William and Evelyn Johnson, Galesburg, Illinois.

Stephen was a 1956 graduate of Galesburg High School.  Following high school, he attended Penn State University where he played football and studied Animal Husbandry.  He later studied at...

Jan 22, 2021

Mary Ann Siltman 90, passed from this life and went to her heavenly Home on Friday January 22, 2021 at the Roseville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was born on January 25, 1930 in Chandlerville, Illinois to Clifford J. And Matilda Ann Williams Cook.  She grew up in Chandlerville and graduated from Chandlerville High School.   She attended Western Illinois...

Jan 17, 2021

Leanne Louise (Grice) Porch, 72, of Anderson, IN, passed away at 5:30 am on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Lafayette, IN.  Leanne was born on May 4th of 1948 in Galesburg, IL and was the youngest daughter of Wrenn Routh and Evelyn Janette (Luman) Grice.  She grew up on White Gate Farm outside of London Mills, IL and married...

Jan 12, 2021

Richard E. Lafferty, Alexis, IL, passed away at home Tue. Jan. 12, 2021.

He was born Feb. 28, 1935 to George B. and Hazel (Nelson) Lafferty. He married Margaret Flanagan July 11, 1958 in Monmouth, IL and is survived by her.

Also surviving is one brother: Ted (Barb) Lafferty; five children:...

Jan 9, 2021

Kenneth G. Hartz, 95 of Alexis, IL passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, 4:26 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.  He was born Tuesday, January 20, 1925, in Sharpsburg, PA., the son of Melvin and Edith (Lichleiter) Hartz.  He married Doris M. Cash on March 12, 1946, in Alexis, IL.

Those left...

Jan 7, 2021

Gerald Strong, 78, of Canton, IL passed away January 7, 2021.  Cremation rites have been accorded services will be at a later date.  Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamilyfuneralhome.com.  Wise Family Funeral Home Roseville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

Jan 3, 2021

Sandra K. Mackey, 73, of Monmouth, IL passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, 2:25 p.m. at Kindred Hospital, Peoria, IL.  She was born Friday, April 11, 1947 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Emil A. and Myrtle R. (Ross) Strong.

Those left to cherish her memory are brothers, Gerald E. Strong, and Dennis (Bonnie) Strong;...

Jan 2, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Catherine Peterson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 2, 2021

Bruce E. Shimmin, 65, of Roseville, IL passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 7:30 a.m. at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. He was born Sunday, November 6, 1955 in Monmouth, IL. the son of Cecil R. and Evelyn M. Corzatt Shimmin.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Evelyn; four...

2021

Kenneth “Bubba” Shepler, 58 of Macomb IL passed away at 7:02 am on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield Il. Kenny was born February 23, 1963 in Carthage, Il to Harold “Bud” and Lois (Franks) Shepler.

He loved shooting pool, demo derbys, riding motorcycles, anything with fast cares, playing cards and dominos. His...

2021

Marion Gertrude (McGavin) Pool, 101, of DeLand Florida, a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, went home to be with her Savior on July 7, 2021.

Marion was born to Roy McGavin and Gertrude (MacFarlane) McGavin on November 4, 1919 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Marion graduated from Canton High School in Canton, Illinois in...

Jan 1, 2021

Dorothy “Kay” Brent Engle passed peacefully January 1, 2021 knowing that her family and friends loved her dearly. Born to Mitchell Morris Brent and Dorothy Hazel Krout Brent on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1940 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg Illinois. Because she was the only baby born on Mother’s Day, they were not charged a hospital bill. Kay was...

Dec 30, 2020

Mary R. Barry, 88, of Alexis, IL passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.  She was born Friday, October 7, 1932 in Morning Sun, IA the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Cook) Moore.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamilyfuneralhome.com.  Wise Family Hoover – Hall Funeral Home is in...

Dec 26, 2020

Helen G. Redmond, 96, of Monmouth, IL passed away peacefully at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

Helen was born Monday, February 11, 1924 in Seaton, IL the daughter of William and Ferne (Walters) Meyers.  She was raised and educated in the Seaton area.  Helen married Donald W....