Anne Elizabeth Catherine Williams 97 of Prairie City, Il passed away April 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center in Roseville, Il.  She was born November 15, 1923 in Volmer, Alberta Canada.  The daughter of Karl Fredrick and Susan (Woulfe) Aust.  She married Alfred C. “Mickey” Williams May 9, 1944 in Edmonton, Alberta Canada.  He preceded her in death March 2, 2000. She is survived by her daughters Barbara (Donald) Kennett of...

John “Bud” Kendall 79, of St. Augustine passed away April 10, 2021 at 7:55 p.m. at his home.  He was born May 27, 1941 in Peoria, Il the son of Delbert Lavern and Almeda Meta (Casteel) Kendall.  He married Vergie Cooper in 1985.  She preceded him December 31, 2013.     He is survived by his children Roxanna (Ross) Ford of Avon, Christina Kendall of Peoria Heights, Il, Kimberly (Steve) Peterson of Shepardsville, KY, Randall Nick...

Michael C. Hawk 60, of Avon passed away March 30, 2021 at 3:10 a.m. at St Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  He was born August 3, 1960 in Monmouth Il, the son of Franklin Leroy and Sheryl Kay (Eathington) Hawk.  He married Julia Luder September 13, 1986 in Avon, Il.   He is survived by his wife Julia of Avon. His children Justin (Misty) Hawk of Galesburg, IL, Brooke (Jake) McMurl of Morning Sun IA, Jordan Hawk of Bushnell, Il, and Brittany Hawk of Avon, IL;...

Arthur Lester “Buddy” Beckett, Jr. - age 48 of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Canton, Il, passed away Sunday morning, March 28, 2021, at his home after a two year illness. Buddy was a truck driver with Highway Transport driving a semi since he was 18. He was a member of Crossroad Church of the Nazarene in Lenoir City. Preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Jennifer Beckett. Survived by his wife of 30 years, Sonja Noel Beckett; sons, Josh Havelka (Samantha Peters) and Matthew...

Jennie W. (Willie) Heflin died March 7, 2021 at 3:35 am at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Il.  She was born September 16, 1932 in Mercer County the daughter of William E. and Abigale I (McCormick) Shannon. She is survived by her daughter Kathy L. Crawford of Galesburg, Grandson Paul (fiancé Barb) Dolan, grandchildren Karrina and Adley Crawford, Rory and Jackie Heflin: 10 Great Grandchildren; One great great grandaughter; Brothers Ansel Shannon, Rod Shannon, Dyson Shannon,...

Christa Louann Wise of Roseville, IL. died February 22, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was born January 12, 1976, in Macomb, IL. the daughter of Monte and Gwen (Shryack) Martin. She married Jeremy L. Wise on June 19, 1997 in Roseville, IL. Christa is survived by her husband, Jeremy, and 3 beautiful children, Alexandria Dayle Wise, Frankie Lee Wise II, and Kelsie Hope Wise. Her parents, Monte and Gwen Martin of Roseville, IL. Her brother Travis (Nicole) Martin of Dekalb, IL. Her in-laws,...

Brandon Baldwin of Silvis, IL. passed away February 17, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his Mother, Vickie Baldwin Wright. His girlfriend, Desiree’ Arrington. Four children, Jayla Baldwin, Justice Baldwin, Braeden Arrington, Amira Arrington. Two brothers, Zachary Cromer, Xavier Wright. His grandmother, Helen Baldwin. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Ocie. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends...

Raymond Thomas Huston DVM of Roseville died February 17, 2021 at Farmington Country Manor.  He was born August 8, 1941, in Macomb, Il the son of John T. (Jack) and Opal F. (Ray) Huston.  He married Diana J. Ross September 7, 1968 in Sioux City IA.  Raymond is survived by his wife Diana, sons John Robert Huston and Michael and Tina (Lehnen) Huston, Three grandchildren Ryley Nicole, Camryn Marie and Nicholas Bryan.  Brothers George Patrick (Susan) Huston and John Leo...

Nancy Simmons 60 of Greenbush Il passed away peacefully at her daughters home in Fairview.  She was born November 2, 1960 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Alonzo and Lois (Seago) Treadway.  She married William Simmons March 9, 1978 in the Greenbush Christian Church by James Oliver. He preceded her in death September 21, 2019. She is survived by her children Jeremiah (Amy) Simmons, Jacob (Brenna) Simmons, Rebecca (Nick) Hunter, Emily (AJ) Scott.  Grandchildren Meg, Luke, Kate,...

Willis Edward “ED” Cox, 77 of Avon passed away February 12, 2021 at 8:45p.m. at his home.  He was born May 27, 1943 in Canton, IL, the son of Chester and Grace (Brown) Cox.  He is survived by his life partner of 49 years Janice Lowe; His children Lance Lowe and Lindsey Lowe.  Also surviving his sisters Pat Aden and Rebecca Cox. Ed was preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers Robert and Dennis. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.  He worked at...