Fulton Obituaries

James Ray Wilson was born on October 4, 1945, in Peoria, to Mary Louise Cline and David Campbell Wilson. He passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026 surrounded by family. He was raised in the small town of Farmington, alongside his two older brothers, William T. and D. Dean Wilson. Like his brothers, Jim inherited…

Kathleen M (Kathy) Phillips, 79 of Wee Ma Tuk, Canton, passed away on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1947 in Glenview to James J O’Neill and Mary M, (Glynn) O’Neill. They preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are brother James P. O’Neill, and sisters Margaret (Peggy) Cser,…

Bonnie J Berry, 93, of Chandler, AZ, and Canton passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1933 in Lewistown to James and Bessie (Brewer) Seward. Married Harold E Berry on June 30, 1953 in Texas. Husband passed away July 6, 2024. Surviving are her children, Jack Berry of Canton,…

Dennis Ray Pollitt, 71, of Canton, passed away at home on Saturday, July 11, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. Denny was born on May 30, 1955 in Canton to LeRoy and Effie Mae Pollitt. He married Mary Ulm on May 30, 1989 in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Mary, four…

Wayne Haschemeyer, 76, of Canton, passed away, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born in Quincy, on January 12, 1950, to Ernest and Mary (Reuschel) Haschemeyer. They preceded him in death, as well as a sister Nancy (Gary)Wells, and brother Delbert (Sue) Haschemeyer. Also preceding him in death is his wife Sally (Newton) Haschemeyer. They…

Bob Rakestraw, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Bob was born on April 29, 1944 in Canton to the late George Rakestraw and Mary (Shaw) Rakestraw. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Hewitt. During his youth, Bob served as an acolyte in the Episcopal church in…

Gary Brush, 78, of Ipava, Passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born on November 19, 1947 in Canton to Ernest and Nelda (Shawgo) Brush. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia (Brooks) Brush. They were married on March 21, 1999 in Marietta. Also surviving are his children, Jennie Brush-Fawcett of Banner,…

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,…

Donald “Doc” Edwards, 92, of Canton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Don was born on May 20, 1934, in Banner, Illinois, to Dewey and Marguerite (Rosa) Edwards of Monterey, Illinois. On June 26, 1955, Don married the love of his life, Shirley (Whitmore) Edwards, in Canton. They were preparing to celebrate…

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…