Paula Lynn Davis
Paula Lynn Davis, 55, of Bath, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on December 7, 1969, to James Hershman and Donna Davis in Springfield. Paula worked for Hobby Lobby for many years and loved doing so. She was a huge fan of…
Read MoreDale Brown
Dale Brown, 95, of Oakford passed away February 27th, 2025. Dale was born May 7th, 1929, the oldest of five sons born to Irving and Ruth Brown of Oakford. Shortly after graduating from Petersburg High School in 1947, he served in the United States Army. In 1954 he married Janet Specketer of Havana. They spent…
Read MoreDanny L. Caulkins
Danny L. Caulkins, of Cloverdale, IN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, February 27 at Owen Valley Rehab in Spencer, IN surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pekin on June 11, 1945, to James David and Clytie (Wrestler) Caulkins. He is survived by his wife of 57 years,…
Read MoreHarriet Jane (Meyer) Baldwin
Harriet Jane (Meyer) Baldwin, 89, born October 17, 1935. Daughter of John and Geneda (Welker) Meyer, asked to go home to Jesus and did on February 28, 2025 at 7:15 am at Clayberg Nursing Center. She resided in Smithfield from 1964 – 2021. She married Richard R. Baldwin in Lewistown on September 25, 1954, he…
Read MoreJames “Jim” Edwin Downing
James “Jim” Edwin Downing passed peacefully on February 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and the compassionate staff of LaMoine Assisted Living in Macomb. Born May 24, 1942, in Peoria to William Chester “Chet” Downing and Georgia (Bartlett) Downing, Jim built a life marked by dedication to his craft and devotion to his family.…
Read MoreRobert J. Gorsage
Robert J. Gorsage, 63, of Lewistown, passed away at 3:57 am on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at OSF St. Francis in Galesburg. He was born on June 5, 1961 in Peoria, to Donald and Juanita (Hanks) Gorsage. He is survived by two children, Kelly Merrell and Josh West; five grandchildren; two brothers, Terry (Liz) Coleman…
Read MoreAnna P. Henderson
Anna P. Henderson, 101, of Lewistown passed away Friday February 21, 2025 at her residence. She was born October 18, 1923 at Vermont the daughter of Jerry J. and Maria (Weigle) Shank. She married Vernon R. “Shorty” Henderson on March 9, 1942 at Palmyra, MO. He died April 26, 2010. She was also preceded in…
Read MoreRichard L. Heitz
Richard L. Heitz, 68, of Cuba, passed away at 6:21 am on Friday, February 21, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 23, 1956 in Canton, a son of Roy and Eloise (Phillips) Heitz. He married Marcia Billingsley on November 14, 1981 in Camden.…
Read MoreChristie E. Mason
Christie E. Mason, 67, of rural Cuba passed away at 9:23 pm Thursday February 20, 2025 at Graham Hospital in Canton surrounded by her family. She was born April 11, 1957 at Canton the daughter of Patrick “Tweed” and Judy (Wooddell) Fayhee. She married George Mason on September 26, 1991 at Lewistown. He survives. Also…
Read MoreFaye Darlene Ellinger
Faye Darlene Ellinger, 88, longtime resident of Lewistown passed away peacefully at Red Oak Estates, Canton on Friday, February 21, 2025. Faye was born on Friday, May 8, 1936, in rural Beecher City, on the family farm to Lawrence William and Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Olinger. She was the youngest of four children, born almost to…
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