Corene F. Koller, 93, of Avon, IL passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, 1:49 p.m. at the Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center Roseville, IL.  She was born Monday, August 3, 1925 in Downing, MO the daughter of Frank and Opal (Phelps) Rood.  She married married Stephen Pittman he preceded her and she later married Leo Max Koller on May 5, 1961, he preceded her on August 6, 2005.   Corene is survived by one daughter Roxann Foreman of St. Petersburg, FL;...

Betty Annette Myers, 88, of Roseville, IL passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at her home.  She was born Thursday, March 6, 1930 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Florence and Louis Burton.  She married Donald L. Myers on August 24, 1958, in Galesburg, IL. He preceded her in death on February 22, 2008.   Betty is survived by two daughters, Marj (Greg) Matheny of Heartland, Wis. and Linda (Brian) Sears of Roseville, IL; one son, Bob (Crystal) Myers of...

Jim L. Johnson, 72, of Avon, IL passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his home.  He was born Friday, October 4, 1946 in Berwick, IL the son of Lessie and Maudie (Postin) Johnson.  He married Sue Eileen Winchel on December 12, 1967 in Oquawka, IL; she preceded him in death on January 23, 2007.   Jim is survived by three children, Laura (Ken) Drayton of Wynona, IL, Jamie (David) Boatman of Avon, IL, and Wendy (Preston) White of Stronghurst, IL; 7 grandchildren, 5...

Merlin L. Peterson, 80, of Roseville, IL passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, 6:56 a.m. at the Great River Medical Center Burlington, IA.  He was born Sunday, July 24, 1938, in Roseville, IL, the son of Glen and Maber (Hillyer) Peterson.  He married Catherine DeDecker on August 6, 1975 in Phoenix, AZ.   Merlin is survived by his wife Catherine of Swan Creek, IL; Children Ariana Shea, John Peterson, Michael Shea, David Peterson, and Brian Peterson; 9 grandchildren,...

Virginia Effland, 97, of Avon, IL passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, 6:48 a.m. at the Knox County Nursing Home.  She was born Sunday, November 13, 1921, in Lee Township the daughter of Ray Victor and Mary Esther (Homer) Sweney.  She married Easton “Bill” Effland on August 3, 1940, in Canton, MO; he preceded her in death on December 18, 1999.   Virginia is survived by her children: Carolyn (Jim) Hays of Conway, Ark., Ruth Ann (Robert) Smith of...

Jamie A. Gibb, 45, of Roseville, IL passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 10:46 p.m. at the Roseville Rehab and Nursing Center Roseville, IL.  He was born Wednesday, May 30, 1973 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Kerry Gibb and Barb (Chris) Hicks.   Jamie was survived by his parents, one brother, Terry (Kelly) Gibb of Abingdon, IL; and one sister, Christina Hicks of Roseville, IL; 3 nieces.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents.   Jamie loved bowling,...

William A. Fillman, 75, of Avon, IL passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019.  He was born Saturday, September 25, 1943 in Kewanee, IL the son of Harry A. and Alberta F. (Mooday) Fillman.  He married Ruth Chase on October 14, 1977 in Rock Island, IL.   Bill is survived by his wife Ruth Fillman of Avon, IL; daughters Cindy Hallam of Longmont, CO, Lisa Spilsbury of Norwalk, CA, and Michele Fillman of Las Vegas, NV; sons Adam and Ivan Folger, both of Avon, IL;...

Kenneth B. Williamson, 70, of Avon, IL passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 6:45 a.m. at the OSF Richard Owens Hospice House Peoria, IL.  He was born Saturday, September 18, 1948 in Avon, IL the son of Ira L and Phyllis (Myers) Williamson.  He married Julia E. Cook on June 8, 1969 at the E.U.B. Church in London Mills, IL.   Kenneth is survived by his wife Julia of Avon, IL; three daughters, Jamie (Clint) Endres of Canton, IL, Jennifer (Jason) Wasson of East...

Roland “Grumpy” Lee Singleton, 82, of Avon, IL passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019, 4:14 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL.  He was born Saturday, May 23, 1936 in Avon, IL the son of Cleo and Bessie (Woods) Singleton.  He married Edra Jean Young in Prairie City, IL on December 15, 1974.  Jeannie preceded him in death in 2006.   He is survived by his children James (Cheri) Singleton of Zimmerman, MN, Michael (Melanie) Singleton...

Michael Patrick Bent, 40, of Avon, IL passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at his home.  He was born Sunday, January 1, 1978 the son of Tina (Ted) Stull of Avon, IL.  He was a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, and friend.   Mike worked at Horton Farms for several years.  He loved spending time on the farm working and hanging out with Swig.  He was passionate about demolition derby’s, working on cars and making sure his friends and family were taken care...