Neil Bradley Huston
Neil Bradley Huston – A loving Husband, Father, Brother, and Grandfather passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield at age 60. Neil was born September 18, 1964 in Macomb to Charles and Patricia (Blickenstaff) Huston. Neil is survived by his loving wife and soulmate Mary Jane (Masten) Huston. Neil…
Read MoreMary Louise Behrends
Mary Louise Behrends, 89, of Havana, passed away at 7:19 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Arcadia Care Nursing Home in Havana. She was born on December 21, 1935 in Havana to Ralph and Alma (Osing) Vanderveen. She married Deane O. Behrends on August 2, 1959 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havana, and…
Read MoreRichard Bruce Davidage
Richard Bruce Davidage, 93, of Havana, passed away at 3:54 am on July 17th, 2025 at Arcadia Care Havana. He was born July 9, 1932, at home in Athens, to Richard A. and Mercedes J. (Knox) Davidage. He attended grade school in Athens until the family moved to Springfield in 1942, when he then attended…
Read MoreDeborah Jane Nelson
Deborah Jane Nelson, 72, of Canton passed away on Monday, July 29, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 4, 1953 in Harrisonburg, VA to Charles and Frieda Karmenzind McCartney. She married Stephen Nelson on March 18, 1970 in Canton. He survives. Also surviving are her children, Stephanie (Todd) Vanmiddlesworth and B.I. (Cassie)…
Read MoreJack C. “Tinker” Thompson
Jack C. “Tinker” Thompson, 91, of Fairview, passed away at 11:05 PM on Monday, July 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 29, 1934 in Canton, to Laverne and Georgialee (Everts) Thompson. He married Joy Jean Gilpin on February 8, 1962 at the Canton Church of the Brethren.…
Read MoreBrian R. Bortell
Brian R. Bortell, of Havana, died peacefully at the age of 83 on April 23, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at his daughter’s home in Cary, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16th at 1 pm at the First Baptist Church in Havana. Please join us for a meal and…
Read MorePatricia S. Bainter
Patricia S. Bainter, 83 of Lewistown, passed away at 11;17 am Saturday July 19, 2025 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born May 14, 1942 at Canton, the daughter of James and Marian Eileen (Ague) Elam. She married William J. Bainter on January 1, 1960 at Lewistown. He preceded her in…
Read MoreDavid Don Juliusson
David Don Juliusson, 70, of Ellisville, passed away at 8:35 AM on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Graham Hospital in Canton. He was born on August 26, 1954 in Canton, to Don and Harriet (Pilcher) Juliusson. He married Linda Raymond on July 24, 1992. She survives. He is also survived by his mother; five children,…
Read MoreOtto George Stephenitch
Otto George Stephenitch, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Canton. Born in Sublette, on January 21, 1932, to Otto William and Susan (Kellen) Stephenitch, Otto lived a life marked by faith, service, and a deep commitment to his family and community. After graduating from Amboy High School in 1950, Otto served…
Read MoreMarcia L Swinford
Marcia L Swinford, 73, of Springfield, passed away July 14, 2025 in Decatur. Marcia was born March 16, 1952 to Wade (Butch) and Mary Jane Swinford of Havana. She graduated from Havana High School. She was employed for over 33 years at the Secretary of State of Illinois. She loved her family, friends, Christmas, good…
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