Edna “Susie” Van Middlesworth
Edna “Susie” Van Middlesworth, 72, of Lewistown, passed away at 10:55 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 20, 1951 in Canton to Lester and Alma “Tootsie” (Lingenfelter) Courtney. She married Larry “Jocko” Van Middlesworth on August 3, 1968 at the St. David Baptist…
Read MoreCarol A. Hummel
Carol A. Hummel, 85, of Canton passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at her home in Canton. She was born on October 28, 1937 in Canton to James and Pauline (Bedwell) Brown. She married Leroy Hummel on August 30, 1975. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2020. Surviving is one son Chris (April)…
Read MoreJody L. Onion
Jody L. Onion, 59, born November 13, 1963 in Canton passed away on August 1, 2023 in Dekalb. She was the daughter of the late Karen (Kopp) Brown and James Onion. Both of her parents preceded her in death. She did not marry, but spent the last 15 years with her long term partner, Greg…
Read MoreKellie J. McKenzie
Kellie J. McKenzie, 65, of Dunfermline passed away Tuesday August 15, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born November 15, 1957 at Canton the daughter of George and Virginia (Barker) Fithian. She married John McKenzie on January 3, 1975 in Lewistown. He survives along with three children, Derik (Amber Pascal)…
Read MoreLarry Lippert
Larry Lippert of Havana went to meet Jesus at 11:56 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Larry was the son of “Hap” and Vera (Fletcher) Lippert. Larry’s wife of over 60 years, Carol, preceded him in death. A son Paul David and Carol wait for him in heaven. Surviving Larry are one daughter Lynda (Louis)…
Read MoreAdele Louise Hiller Friedrich
Adele Louise Hiller Friedrich, 1007 Colony Ct. Manito passed away Sunday, August 3 at 5:50 p.m. She was born March 3, 1942 toNelson and Mildred Leinweber Hiller. She was married to Fred E. Friedrich, Oct. 14, 1962, in Manito, who survives along with a son Gerald, of Forest City, and daughters Amy (Herman) Koswara of Jakarta,…
Read MoreBetty “Jean” Kozelichki
Betty “Jean” Kozelichki, 86, of Canton, passed away. Friday, August 11, 2023, at her home. She was born in New Philadelphia, on June 18, 1937, to Joe and Dorothy (Harn) Williamson. They preceded her in death along with her step mother, Naomi Williamson, and two sisters, Joyce and Anne. Jean married Marion Kozelichki, on June…
Read MoreJames Darrel “Jim” Behrends
James Darrel “Jim” Behrends, 60, of Mason City passed away as the result of a tragic accident on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Jim was born on June 16, 1963 to Darrel and Anna (Swaar) Behrends as part of a multi-generational family of farmers in Mason County. Farming was in his blood, and he thoroughly enjoyed…
Read MoreKatherine Allien Witherell
Katherine Allien Witherell, 78, of Chandlerville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, at her home at 11:07 a.m., on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born December 6, 1944, in Cass County to Walter and Flora (Thomas) Logue. She married Wayne E. “Bob” Witherell on December 12, 1963, in Manito. He preceded her in…
Read MoreJoyce A. Bowton
Joyce A. Bowton, 83, of Canton, passed away, Monday, August 7, 2023, at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on April 7, 1940, in Canton, to Russell and Nellie (McElory) Kinzer. They preceded her in death. Joyce married Charles Bowton on January 7, 1959. He preceded her in death in 2012. She is survived…
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