Fulton Obituaries

Evelyn L. West, 62, of Lewistown, passed away, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 23, 2025, at her home. She was born in Springfield, on June 19, 1963, to Robert E. and Anita (Moss) Peters. They preceded her in death as well as her son Joshua Crowell – West Evelyn is survived by her…

Darrel G. Buswell, 71, of Ipava, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 12, 1954 in Canton, the son of Kenneth E. and Esta “Claribel” (Klinedinst) Buswell. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother; Donald (and Niccole) Buswell of Ipava,…

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)…

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.…

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…

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,…

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…

Lloyd R. Kemper Jr., 68, of Canton, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his residence surrounded by love. Lloyd Raymond Kemper Jr. was born March 29, 1957, in Canton, the son of Lloyd and Louise (Walters) Kemper Sr. Lloyd is survived by his son, Lloyd “Sonny” Kemper III; siblings, Kimberly (Martin) Brown and…

Danny E. Lock, 80, of Canton, passed away on July 4, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1945 in Canton to Robert and Virginia (Ellsworth) Lock. Surviving is his children; Jeff (Jodi Wilcoxen) Lock and Tammy (Lance) Tindall both of Canton, significant other Kelcy Kaler of Canton, brother Gordon (Lois) Lock…