OBITUARIES

Aug 24, 2018

Cecil W. Oyler 79 of Avon died at his home August 24, 2018 at 8:16 a.m.  He was born in Avon, IL March 18, 1939 the son of Charles Bessie Irene (Kilburn) Oyler.  He married Pearl Jean Roberts June 11, 1961 at the Greenbush Christian Church.

Cecil is survived by his wife of Avon, his...

Aug 22, 2018

Evelyn L. Gearhart 93  of Media, IL died August 22, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born August 26, 1924 in Larchland, IL the daughter of Arthur and Fay (Simmons) Ray.  She married Wayne R. Gearhart May 4, 1945 in Galesburg, Il. He preceded her June 4, 2000.

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Aug 1, 2018

David Edward McIntyre, "The Captain" 76, of Roseville, IL passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018,

at OSF St. Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL.  He was born Sunday, September 21, 1941 in Little York, IL the son of Russell Howard and Marie Elizabeth (Cook) McIntyre.  He married Ann F. McKeown in the Monmouth Christian Church on February 21,...

Jul 28, 2018

Lou Anne Rhoads, 60, of Avon, IL passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018, 11:55 p.m. at OSF St. Frances Medical Center Peoria, IL.  She was born Saturday, August 31, 1957 in Rushville, IL her parents were Dick and Marjorie (Cook) Ingles.  She married John Rhoads in 1981, he preceded her on July 14, 2018.

She...

Jul 28, 2018

Lou Anne Rhoads, 60, of Avon, IL passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018, 11:55 p.m. at the OSF St. Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL.  Arrangements are pending at Wise Family Funeral Home Avon, IL

Jul 26, 2018

Maxine L. Reynolds, 93, of Monmouth, IL died Thursday, July 26, 2018, 7:37 a.m. at Marigold Healthcare Center in Galesburg, IL.  She was born Saturday, December 20, 1924 in rural Warren County to the family of Earl and Bertha Dye.  She married Gail “Bob” Reynolds on March 8, 1946, He preceded her in death.

She...

Jul 16, 2018

Rena S. Miller, 66 of Galesburg, IL passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, 4:33 a.m. at Sunset Rehab and Nursing, Canton, IL.  She was born Monday, October 29, 1951 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Raymond S. and Garda Louise (Gillen) Van Trump.

She is survived by four children Brandy Miller, Carrie L. Miller, Ryan...

Jul 13, 2018

Susie Virginia Roberts, 91, of Avon, IL passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, 1:05 p.m. at the Rosewood Care Center of Galesburg, IL.  She was born Thursday, April 14, 1927 in Middlegrove, IL, the daughter of Lawrence P. and ONO Beatty (Ritchie) Miller.  She married Joe W. Roberts on July 3, 1943 in Kahoka, MO, he preceded her in...

Jul 9, 2018

Glenn Richey “Rich” Britt, 67, of Roseville, IL passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, 9:05 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL.  He was born Sunday, July 30, 1950 in Galesburg, IL the son of Lee and Cynthia (Glass) Britt.  He married Cheryl Greenstreet Grier on May 25, 1974, in Coldbrook Christian Church.

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Jun 27, 2018

Rosalie A. Wagy, 86, of Avon, IL passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, 2:56 p.m. at her home.  She was born on Friday, January 22, 1932 in Avon, IL the daughter of Floyd M. and Irene M. (Mitchell) Bivens.  She married Charles Keith Wagy on October 26, 1951 in Galesburg, IL; he preceded her in death on June 17,...

Jun 27, 2018

Linda Evelyn Crandall, 68, of Avon, IL passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, 2:00 a.m. at her home.  She was born Thursday July 21, 1949, in Chicago, IL the daughter of Robert and Bernice (Rosentreter) Loss.  She married Denver Crandall on November 22, 1969. She is survived by her husband Denver of Avon, IL; two daughters: Christina  Crandall of...

Jun 22, 2018

Carol Marie Clark, 71, of Oquawka, IL passed away Friday June 22, 2018, 12:30 a.m. at the Roseville Nursing and Rehab Center Roseville, IL.  She was born Friday November 29, 1946 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Swedlund) Hale.  She was reared and educated in the Little York area, attending Bald Bluff School and graduating from...

Jun 18, 2018

Margaret E. “Peg” Lock of Avon died June 18, 2018 at 7:53 P.M. at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Il. She was born Sunday, June 7, 1931, the daughter of Lee and Verna Huddleston Pickard.  She married Ray E. Lock December 26, 1954 in Galesburg.  He preceded her February 27, 2001.

She is survived by, One...

Jun 13, 2018

Dorothy T. Frankhauser LEXINGTON SC - Dorothy T. Frankhauser, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Born in Avon IL, January 7, 1924, she was the daughter of Carter Harrison and Vera Mings Trumpy. She attended the University of Iowa School of Nursing where she met Keith H. Frankhauser. They were married in Avon, IL August 11, 1945. She enjoyed...

Jun 8, 2018

Evelyn L. Ricketts, 93, of Quincy, IL formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away Friday June 8, 2018, 3:00 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Home of Quincy.  She was born Saturday August 30, 1924 the daughter of Edward and Edna (Custer) Hilsenhoff.  She married John W. Ricketts on February 3, 1946 in Monmouth, IL he preceded her on August 26,...

May 31, 2018

Jerry L. Whitlow, 78, of Smithfield, IL passed away Thursday May 31, 2018 3:45 p.m. at his home.  He was born Tuesday February 6, 1940 in Salinas, CA the son of Floyd and Hester (Morris) Whitlow.  He married Connie Jones on April 19, 2005.

He is survived by his wife Connie of Smithfield, IL; his...

May 31, 2018

Larry R. Easton, 58, of Roseville, IL passed away Thursday May 31, 2018, 11:50 a.m. at his home.  He was born Thursday November 5, 1959 in Racine, WI the son of Preston and Mary L. (Riley) Easton.

He is survived by his two children LaVon (Ervin) Easton and Tanner (Jackie) Easton; grandchildren Trayvon, Devon, Matthew,...

May 30, 2018

Helen E. VanTine, 89, of Monmouth, IL passed away Wednesday May 30, 2018, 5:45 p.m. at the Henderson County Retirement Center, Stronghurst, IL.  She was born Thursday November 15, 1928 in rural Gladstone, IL the youngest daughter of Truman and Pearl (White) VanTine.  She attended rural schools in Henderson County until 1942 when she moved with her parents to...

May 27, 2018

Linda Kay Sawyer, 73, of Avon, IL passed away Sunday May 27, 2018, 6:59 a.m. at the OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center Galesburg, IL.  She was born Saturday, March 24, 1945 in Rushville, IL the daughter of Harry R. and Alice M. (Reathaford) Menely.  She married Chuck Becker and later married Tom Sawyer on August 30, 1983.

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May 23, 2018

Eva M. Freeland, 102, of Macomb, IL passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 1:50 a.m. at the Heartland Healthcare Center Macomb, IL.  She was born Thursday September 23, 1915 in Smithshire, IL the daughter of Walter Ellis and Ina Mae (Houlton) Flood.  She married Bert Freeland on August 9, 1934 in Oquawka, IL; he preceded her in death on...