Gary E. Merrill
Gary E. Merrill, 71, of Canton, passed away, Friday, June 5, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born at home in Vermont, Illinois along with his twin brother on November 18, 1954, to Curtis and Jessie (DeFord) Merrill. They preceded him as well as two brothers, Curtis Merrill Jr., and…
Read MoreShelby Jean (Miller) Windsor
Shelby Jean (Miller) Windsor, 89, of Havana, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 at Proctor Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1939, in Peterville, on one of the hottest days ever recorded. She was the youngest child of Warren and Alice Miller, and the beloved sister of Elaine, Evelyn, and Bernard. Shelby led…
Read MoreEric D. Tarvin
Eric D. Tarvin, 60, of Canton passed away May 21, 2026 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1965 at Havana, the son of Gary and Carolyn “Sue” (Hamm) Tarvin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Eric grew up in Palos Heights and later relocated downstate to Fulton County. Surviving are his…
Read MoreVirginia L. Poscis
Virginia L. Poscis, 84, of Cuba passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at Graham Hospital in Canton. Virginia Louise Poscis (Cozart) was born February 17, 1942 in Canton. She was the daughter of Park and Imogene (Easley) Cozart. She married Walter L. Poscis on July 10, 1960 in Cuba. He died March 30, 2015.…
Read MoreLarry A. Post
Larry A. Post, 76, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 8, 1949, in Canton, the son of Claude and Victoria (Glad) Post. He married Catherine Hadsall on February 14, 1970, in Canton. She survives. Also surviving are five children: Larra (Jeremy) Ford of…
Read MoreVelva Ann Fletcher
Velva Ann Fletcher, age 72, passed away on May 21, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Velva was born on October 12, 1953, in Canton. She built a life centered around family, love, loyalty, and creating memories with the people she cared about most. Quiet and reserved by nature,…
Read MoreNorma Jean Bilyeu-Hilst
Norma Jean Bilyeu-Hilst, 96, of Effingham, Illinois, formerly of Manito, passed away peacefully at Willowbrook Memory Care Residences on Saturday, May 23, 2026 with the love of family around her. She was born on January 15, 1930, in Pekin to Dillard and Mabel (Knuppel) Worner. Norma Jean graduated from Manito High School and entered nursing…
Read MoreDennis E. Sorrill
Dennis E. Sorrill, 74, of Versailles passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Rushville Nursing Home. He was born, Sept. 28, 1951, in Jacksonville, the son of Byron and Pauline Walihan Sorrill. He married Donna E. Whewell, Oct. 16, 1982. Surviving is wife of 43 years, Donna of Versailles; son, Drew (Ashley) Sorrill and grandson,…
Read MoreMichael Andrew Roth
Michael Andrew Roth, 67, of Havana, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. at Arcadia Care in Havana. He was born on July 26, 1958 in Peoria to Melvin John and Lucille Gloria (Wickert) Roth. Michael is survived by his life partner, Billie Lyons of Havana; her son, Quincey French; siblings, Carol…
Read MoreEdwin “Ed” Jonathan Oest
Edwin “Ed” Jonathan Oest, 75, of Havana, passed away at his home at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1951 in Canton to Edward and Dortha (Slaight) Oest. He married Nancy Welker on February 12, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ed is survived by his wife, Nancy Oest,…
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