Gary Wayne Myers, 75, of Avon, IL passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at his home.  He was born Wednesday, September 15, 1943 in Avon, IL the son of Otis and Marshaleen (Swise) Myers.  He married Brenda Lewis on August 11, 1989 in Kahoka, MO.   He is survived by his wife Brenda Myers of Avon, IL, Children: Gary Jr. (Wanda) Myers of Abingdon, IL, Larry (Maggie) Myers of Malibu, CA, Terry  of Avon, IL, Barry of Avon, IL, Cary of Los Angeles, CA,...

Bertha Marie Kilburn passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 9:15 a.m. at Heartland Health Care Center Macomb, IL.  She was born Wednesday, February 16, 1927 the daughter of Elmer and Gladys M. (Porter) Clifford.  She married Wayne E. Kilburn he preceded her in death on March 26, 2001.   She is survived by three daughters Roberta Blansett of Sciota, IL, Rebecca Blevins of Berwick, IL and Robin Sell of Illinois City, IL; five sons Elmer Kilburn of Berwick, IL,...

Lisle P. Dakin 71 of Roseville died Friday November 9, 2018 at Great River Medical Center in Burlington IA. He was born Saturday December 21, 1946 the son of Charles Russell and Virginia Eileen Miller Dakin.  He married Betty Jo Walters June 30, 1979.   He is Survived by his wife Betty Jo Dakin of Roseville, Sons Jason (Jackie) Overstreet and Justin (Heather) Overstreet Grandchildren Sydney, Brady, Madison, Blake, Boston.  One Brother Gene (Martha) Dakin of...

Sheryl L. Martin, 55, of Bushnell, IL passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at McDonough District Hospital Macomb, IL.  She was born Sunday, January 27, 1963 in Avon, IL the daughter of John Sr. and Sandra S. (Loveland) Taylor.  She married Chris Martin.   She is survived by Her husband Chris of Bushnell, IL; children: Jaime Clemons, Alan Clemons, Brian Martin, Shelly Martin, Chelsie Martin, Candice Martin; 10 grandchildren; siblings: Mark, Bridget, Melissa,...

Gary Stuart Browning quietly passed away at his home in Jackson, MS on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Gary will be remembered for his gentle soul and his generosity.  He is survived by his sisters, Lynn (Richard) Grant of Macomb, IL and Rita Browning of Clinton; and niece Jennifer Grant and nephew Nicholas (Katie) Grant. Gary was the son of Henry Stuart and Clara (Kepner) Browning.  He was born Sunday, May 10, 1953 and was raised in Media, IL.  He was a 1971...

Leitha Faye Hendel Lock, 92, of Avon, IL passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, 8:15 p.m. at the Heartland Healthcare Center Galesburg, IL.  She was born Friday, August 13, 1926 in Greenbush Township (Warren County), IL the daughter of Jay and Sadie (Kreps) Hendel.  She married Dean Lock on May 5, 1945 in Avon, IL.   She is survived by her husband  Dean of Galesburg, IL; daughters Nancy Leighty of Waterbury, CT, and Jane Hood of Kewanee, IL; son Richard...

Linda L. Crandall, 63, of Monmouth, IL passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 7:00 a.m. at the Rosewood Care Center Galesburg, IL.  She was born on March 28, 1955 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Watts) Walters.  Linda married Gary Crandall on July 9, 2005.   Linda was raised on the family farm east of Cameron, Illinois.  She graduated from Warren High school in 1973, attended Western Illinois University, and graduated from...

Barbara J. Watkins, 60, of Ursa, IL passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, 10:35 a.m. at her home.  She was born Thursday, October 31, 1957, the daughter of Arthur L. and Marjorie (Hoover) Akins.  She married Danny Watkins in August of 1974.   She is survived by her husband Danny of Ursa, IL; three sons Christopher E. Watkins of WA, Michael R. Watkins of Quincy, IL, and Brian K. Watkins of Shelbyville, MO; 4 grandchildren: Zachary, Leigha, Miya, and Aden; two...

Don Thomas Botkin, of Morton, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at the age of 67. He is survived by his brother John (Laurie); Loving Uncle of Douglas (Michelle), Christopher (Kristy), Jessie La Mantia (Dominic) and Nathan (Julie); and proud great-uncle to Caroline Botkin, Lillian Botkin, Olivia Botkin, Henry Botkin, Ellen Botkin, Connor Botkin and Anna Botkin.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Wayne Botkin and Genevieve Florene Botkin; great-niece Faith...

Wallace L. Creek, 80, of Alexis, IL passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at his home.  He was born Monday, June 13, 1938 in Memphis, Mo the son of Samuel R. Sr. and Maxine Ila (Overfield) Creek.  Wally was first married to Reva Brown in 1958, then Shirley Jacobs in 1967, and lastly Robbie Williams in 1997 she preceded him in death on November 15, 2005.   He is survived by his children Joe (Deanna) Creek of Bettendorf, IA, Sonya (Butch) Rose of Alexis, IL,...