Alvin Meril Oest
Alvin Meril Oest, 89, of Pontiac, formerly of Havana, passed away at 11:35 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Carle BroMenn Hospital in Normal. He was born on October 19, 1934, in Bath to John and Anabelle (Koehne) Oest. He married Shirley J. Session on May 4, 1956, in Easton and she preceded him…
Read MoreLila Mae Harmon
Lila Mae Harmon, 87, of Canton passed away peacefully at 9:02 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba. She was born on April 23, 1937 in Independence, IA to Verne and Gladys (Cornwell) Dilts. She is preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and one son, Randy. Lila is…
Read MoreBobby R. Cameron
Bobby R. Cameron, formerly of Canton, later relocating to Spring Hill, TN, was born on January 16, 1932. A proud 92-year-old, Bobby passed away on May 8, 2024, in Franklin, TN. Bobby is survived by his two daughters, Julie (Dode) Bender of Franklin, TN, and Teresa Cameron of Los Osos, CA, along with three grandchildren,…
Read MoreRichard Roland “Dick” Ellinger
Richard Roland “Dick” Ellinger, 90, of Lewistown, passed away at 6:45 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Red Oak Estates. He was born on Saturday, November 18, 1933, in Joliet, the son of William and Agnes Marie (Durbin) Ellinger. He was orphaned at the age of 6. His Aunt Betty and Uncle Homer Stovall of…
Read MoreMartin Luther Bray III
Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, Martin Luther Bray III, passed from this life into the next to meet his savior Jesus Christ. Martin L Bray, age 86, from Canton was born on February 3, 1938, in Washington DC, the son of Martin L Bray, Jr. and Ethel Dixon Bray. He married…
Read MoreLeonard A. Freeman
Leonard A. Freeman, 76, of Havana, passed away at 5:13 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Mason District Hospital in Havana. He was born on December 17, 1947 in Batesville, Arkansas to William and Arnell (Newsome) Freeman. Leonard is survived by his long-time girlfriend, Nadine Owens of Havana; daughter, Dawn (Jeremy) Showalter of Kilbourne;…
Read MoreVera Belle Richardson
Vera Belle Richardson, 84, of Bath passed away at Mason District Hospital, in Havana, at 3:15 p.m., on Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was born August 10, 1939, in Bath, to Clinton and Esther (Kolves) Lindsay. She married George Richardson on April 27, 1957. He preceded her in death on February 16, 2006. Mrs. Richardson…
Read MoreCharles William “Bill” Watts
Charles William “Bill” Watts, 89, of Havana, passed away at 10:43 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the Lodge in Manito. He was born on February 12, 1935 in Havana to Clarence “Kak” and Frances Lorine (McGinley) Watts. He married Marla Joyce Figle on August 26, 1960 in Havana and she preceded him in…
Read MoreToni Orwig-Strode
Toni Orwig-Strode passed away in the arms of her beloved husband of 60 years, Larry on May 23, 2024, at The Richard L Owens Hospice Home. She was born on October 22, 1948 to Sheldon and Donna (Askew) Orwig. She married Larry Strode on May 6th, 1964. They were married for 60 years and through…
Read MoreSusan J. Sarti
Susan J. Sarti, 85, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Mason City Area Nursing Home surrounded by her children. She was born on January 20, 1939 in Lewistown. to Edward and Mable (Davis) Taylor. On March 29, 1993 she married Mark Sarti of Manito, he survives. Also surviving are 3 children: Kathy (Ron)…
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