OBITUARIES

Jan 8, 2019

William A. Fillman, 75, of Avon, IL passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019.  He was born Saturday, September 25, 1943 in Kewanee, IL the son of Harry A. and Alberta F. (Mooday) Fillman.  He married Ruth Chase on October 14, 1977 in Rock Island, IL.

Bill is survived by his wife Ruth Fillman of Avon,...

Jan 6, 2019

Roland “Grumpy” Lee Singleton, 82, of Avon, IL passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019, 4:14 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL.  He was born Saturday, May 23, 1936 in Avon, IL the son of Cleo and Bessie (Woods) Singleton.  He married Edra Jean Young in Prairie City, IL on December 15, 1974.  Jeannie preceded him in...

Dec 28, 2018

Michael Patrick Bent, 40, of Avon, IL passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at his home.  He was born Sunday, January 1, 1978 the son of Tina (Ted) Stull of Avon, IL.  He was a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, and friend.

Mike worked at Horton Farms for several years.  He loved spending time on...

Dec 25, 2018

Jean E. Adkisson, 90 of Roseville, IL passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018, 6:20 p.m. at the Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center Roseville, IL.  She was born Tuesday, March 20, 1928 in Downers Grove, IL the daughter of Leon and Grace (Marshall) Vogele.  She married Max Adkisson on April 1, 1950, he preceded her in death on October 29,...

Dec 21, 2018

Ocie D. Baldwin, 83, of Roseville, IL passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, 3:17 a.m. at his home.  He was born Tuesday, January 29, 1935 in Athens, AL. the son of George Thomas and Laura Lucille (Hall) Baldwin.  He married Helen May Waller on March 5, 1958 in Tuka, MS.

He is survived by his...

Dec 16, 2018

Ethel M. Loy, 83, of Roseville, IL passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, at the Oregon Living and Rehab Center Oregon, IL.  She was born Saturday, July 13, 1935 in Walnut Grove, IL the daughter of Clayton and Beulah E. (Hornbaker) Hobbs.  She married Dwight Loy on October 1, 1955.

She is survived by her...

Dec 13, 2018

Shirley “Jo-ann” Boyd, 86, of Avon, IL passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018, 8:50 p.m. at Seminary Manor Galesburg, IL.  She was born Friday, February 12, 1932 in Chili, IL the daughter of Linus and Daisy (Hartman) Stambach.  She married Vincil “Toot” Boyd on May 26, 1951 in Bushnell, IL, he preceded her in death on April 19, 2005....

Dec 11, 2018

Bill E. Wainman, 73, of Roseville, IL passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 9:43 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL.  He was born Friday, June 8, 1945 in Monmouth, IL the son of Willard S. and Ruth L. (Lafferty) Wainman.  He married Pat Bellinger on June 11, 1965 at the Roseville Baptist Church.

Nov 14, 2018

Phillip E. Creek of Courtland, MS passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi, Oxford, MS from complications of an appendectomy. Phil was raised and educated in Alexis, IL graduating from Alexis High School in 1971.  He loved sports in school and as a Senior was a part of the football team that won the...

Nov 11, 2018

Gary Wayne Myers, 75, of Avon, IL passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at his home.  He was born Wednesday, September 15, 1943 in Avon, IL the son of Otis and Marshaleen (Swise) Myers.  He married Brenda Lewis on August 11, 1989 in Kahoka, MO.

He is survived by his wife Brenda Myers of Avon,...

Nov 11, 2018

Bertha Marie Kilburn passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 9:15 a.m. at Heartland Health Care Center Macomb, IL.  She was born Wednesday, February 16, 1927 the daughter of Elmer and Gladys M. (Porter) Clifford.  She married Wayne E. Kilburn he preceded her in death on March 26, 2001.

She is survived by three daughters Roberta...

Nov 9, 2018

Lisle P. Dakin 71 of Roseville died Friday November 9, 2018 at Great River Medical Center in Burlington IA. He was born Saturday December 21, 1946 the son of Charles Russell and Virginia Eileen Miller Dakin.  He married Betty Jo Walters June 30, 1979.

He is Survived by his wife Betty Jo Dakin of Roseville,...

Oct 28, 2018

Sheryl L. Martin, 55, of Bushnell, IL passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at McDonough District Hospital Macomb, IL.  She was born Sunday, January 27, 1963 in Avon, IL the daughter of John Sr. and Sandra S. (Loveland) Taylor.  She married Chris Martin.

She is survived by Her husband Chris of Bushnell, IL; children: Jaime...

Oct 25, 2018

Gary Stuart Browning quietly passed away at his home in Jackson, MS on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Gary will be remembered for his gentle soul and his generosity.  He is survived by his sisters, Lynn (Richard) Grant of Macomb, IL and Rita Browning of Clinton; and niece Jennifer Grant and nephew Nicholas (Katie) Grant.

Gary was the...

Oct 25, 2018

Leitha Faye Hendel Lock, 92, of Avon, IL passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, 8:15 p.m. at the Heartland Healthcare Center Galesburg, IL.  She was born Friday, August 13, 1926 in Greenbush Township (Warren County), IL the daughter of Jay and Sadie (Kreps) Hendel.  She married Dean Lock on May 5, 1945 in Avon, IL.

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Oct 16, 2018

Linda L. Crandall, 63, of Monmouth, IL passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 7:00 a.m. at the Rosewood Care Center Galesburg, IL.  She was born on March 28, 1955 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Watts) Walters.  Linda married Gary Crandall on July 9, 2005.

Linda was raised on the family farm...

Oct 14, 2018

Barbara J. Watkins, 60, of Ursa, IL passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, 10:35 a.m. at her home.  She was born Thursday, October 31, 1957, the daughter of Arthur L. and Marjorie (Hoover) Akins.  She married Danny Watkins in August of 1974.

She is survived by her husband Danny of Ursa, IL; three sons Christopher...

Oct 6, 2018

Don Thomas Botkin, of Morton, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at the age of 67.

He is survived by his brother John (Laurie); Loving Uncle of Douglas (Michelle), Christopher (Kristy), Jessie La Mantia (Dominic) and Nathan (Julie); and proud great-uncle to Caroline Botkin, Lillian Botkin, Olivia Botkin, Henry Botkin, Ellen Botkin, Connor Botkin and Anna...

Sep 26, 2018

Wallace L. Creek, 80, of Alexis, IL passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at his home.  He was born Monday, June 13, 1938 in Memphis, Mo the son of Samuel R. Sr. and Maxine Ila (Overfield) Creek.  Wally was first married to Reva Brown in 1958, then Shirley Jacobs in 1967, and lastly Robbie Williams in 1997 she preceded...

Sep 25, 2018

Markus C. Hunter, 26, of Roseville, IL passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at his home.  He was born Friday, August 14, 1992 the son of Corey and Mary (Smith) Hunter.  He married his high school sweetheart Brixton Washburn on April 8, 2017 at the Crossing in Macomb, IL.

He is survived by his wife...