This obituary may be viewed and private condolences left at www.ruxfuneralhome.com. He enjoyed seeing all his friends and hearing the local news. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Vilas Bud Muir and Vancel Muir. He enjoyed reading, hunting, fishing and traveling with his family.His funeral service was Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Bethany Baptist Church in Edwards. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home. Celebrant was Fr. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements. 360 had presented an esteemed certificate of recognition for his faithful service and membership as a Master Mason for 70 years. Burial will immediately follow at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Gene attended Bradford Schools before enlisting in the United States Navy. She was born Nov. 17, 1931, in Kewanee, the daughter of Daniel and Emily (VanHecker) Jones. He married Janet Harlan on Oct. 30, 1960, in Elmwood. He married Barbra Ruggles on May 17, 1959, at Zion Lutheran Church in Taylor Ridge; she survives. Jane E. Hall Jane Elizabeth Hall, a lifelong resident of Bethel, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 20, 2023, at the age of 89. Pat is preceded in death by his parents, brother and daughter-in-law Julie (Mike). Laura is also preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Stephen Buddy Thomas. and Beau Evans of Cuba; his mother, Donna Evans of Cuba; and three grandchildren, Thomas, Scarlett and Stella Beaty. Ruth was born on May 29, 1934, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Lillian (Hand) Siens. She survives, as do two sons, Todd (Stacey) Benson of Pekin and Terry (Cindy) Benson of Newark, Ill.; a stepson, Joshua Porter of Farmington; five grandchildren, Michael, Jessica, Courtney, Donovan and Jake; seven great-grandchildren, Colton, Cheyenne, Waylon, Hailey, Ryan, Ava and Caelyn; two brothers, Larry Benson of Maquon, Ill., and Gary (Judy) Benson of Galesburg; and two sisters, Mary (Larry) Isenberg of Lake Summerset, Ill., and Janet (Eric) Windish of Yates City. Theresa E. Gilles KICKAPOO Theresa E. Gilles, 94, of Kickapoo, peacefully passed away at 11:20 p.m. on Friday, June 18th at Buehler Home in Peoria, Ill. She was born on April 17, 1927, in Peoria to Matthew and Bridget Sullivan Phelan. Always eager to bring people together, Mike started Knife Brothers, a writing group, and Reading as a Writer, a story discussion club. Honorary pallbearers were Marc Fansler, James Krieger, Gage Aber and Corbin Walsh. She enjoyed helping others who were in need or unable to care for themselves. Leslie Ann Wood of Niles, IL passed away on June 6, 2023. David Heinz will officiate.In lieu of memorials, do something nice for someone else in Toms memory.Friends and family may view full obituary and sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.Steve GillesKICKAPOO Steve TD Gilles, 74, of Kickapoo, Ill., passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by his family.Steve was born on Nov. 14, 1948, in Peoria, a son of Francis Donald and Gladys (Doering) Gilles. Born in New London, she was the daughter. Powers, 81, of Elmwood passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service was held on July 20, 2021, at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel at 11 a.m. Pastor JoAnne Herndon presided. Burial was in Texas Union Cemetery in Hanna City. Cremation rites will be accorded. She married Jack Walker on Jan. 31, 1954, at the Galva Congregational Church. He will be dearly missed by his friends, family and all who knew him. She is survived by two sons, Stephen Fincham of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jeffrey Fincham of Elmwood; two grandsons, Bryce Fincham and Dylan Fincham; one brother, Richard Runyon; and one sister, Trudy Runyon. Memorial contributions may be made to Unity House of Prayer Food Pantry or The A.R.K. He is preceded in death by his parents Arwine and Jeanette Archibald. Also surviving are 35 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren and counting; and one sister, Sharon (Roger) Morrow of Groveland.He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Larry Woodley; three brothers, Don, Harold and Kenneth Hamilton; and two sisters, Patsy Hackward and Charlotte McIver.Cliff was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean conflict. Hubert is also survived by four children, Dale (Cynthia) Schuman of Colorado Springs, Colo., Susan (Robert) Carroll of Peoria, Ill., Mike Schuman of Grayslake, Ill., and Ken (Michele) Schuman of Geneva, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory. They settled in Brimfield, where they built a life together surrounded by family and friends. Fr. Richard H. BebberPEORIA Richard Dick Henry Bebber, 89, of Peoria, formerly of Brimfield, passed away at 11:25 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She worked for the Bradford Oil Company and the former Bradford hardware store. Survivors include his wife, Paula; sister, Sally (Richard) Cloyd of Peoria; brother, Erik Givens (Deb) of Princeville; daughters, Carrie Givens and fiance, Roger Monke, of Normal, and Jennifer (James) Curtis of Laura; and three grandchildren. He was an avid reader and enjoyed all types of music. He retired from Black Hawk East in 1988, and was named Professor Emeritus.Bud was an International Youth Farm Exchange Delegate to Chile in 1954; he was a member of the IFYE Alumni group that traveled to the Soviet Union in 1988. Visitation was to be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the services at the funeral home. Burial was in St. Patricks Cemetery in Camp Grove. Corey Krengiel and Celebrant Nicole Reed will co-officiate. I think we were able to have this beautiful life because we loved each other and trusted in God to guide us. Otto S. Buhs III BRIMFIELD Otto Samuel Sam Buhs, III, 74, of Brimfield, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at his home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Galva or to the Stark County Ambulance Service. Visitation was to begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. He survives.Ruth is also survived by two children, Mitchell (Samantha) Walker of Iowa, and Shelley (Dave) Henderson of Kansas; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Willard P. Thomson; and one sister, Margaret Midge Eaton.Billie J. SniderTOULON Billie J. Snider, 86, formerly of Oak Hill and Toulon, died Dec. 23, 2022, at Red Oak Estates in Canton. Lary was born Dec. 2, 1946, to Ronald and Anna Garrett in Kewanee.Lary lived a happy and full life. She was born Nov. 23, 1922, on a farm near Princeville, the daughter of Wilbur P. and Nettie (Lawrence) Slane. She was a member of the Canton Assembly of God Church and enjoyed working in her yard and gardening. Carol was born on July 8, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa, to parents Clarence Seid and Katharine Hargis. Although he worked for a short time at the FBI in Washington, D.C., and later as an insurance adjuster outside Chicago, his true passion was music. Larry last worked for the Peoria Park District Police and was the first horse mounted police unit for the park district, retiring in 2016. That's why we hire only the most qualified individuals to serve on our team. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Elmwood Township Cemetery. Wayne D. Thomson DAHINDA Wayne D. Thomson, 91, of Oak Run, Dahinda, died on Monday, August 1, 2022, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist, Peoria. She enjoyed gardening, camping and quilting. He was affectionately known as Scooter and Ice by his teammates, some of whom he remained close to throughout his life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood and the Samaritans Purse. Surviving is one daughter, Valerie Heineman of Jacksonville, Fla.; two grandsons, Craig Joseph (Meagan) Heineman of Jacksonville and Kyle Scott Heineman of Dallas, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Elijah and Randi Heineman, both of Jacksonville; and one sister, Sandy Dunham of Indianapolis. Following his time in the military, he was a welder for Komatsu (WABCO) in Peoria for 39 years, retiring in 1991.He was a member of the Cedar Hills Baptist Church in Dunlap, the Brimfield American Legion Post 452, (where he enjoyed being the toast master at the Legion Sunday morning breakfasts), and also a member of the 40-8 club. Memorials may be directed to the family. He was retired and enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. If you knew her well, you knew her humor and her antics. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry is in charge of arrangements. He passed away April 1, 2016. He also enjoyed traveling and his Campers Village family. He grew up in the farming community of Snareville, north of Wyoming in Stark County. Marilyn retired in 2011 from Graham Hospital in Canton working as the Emergency Room Nursing Unit Secretary and lastly as Nursing Administration Secretary for a total of 38 years. Larry married Audrey Arie on Dec. 10, 1965, in Galesburg. Surviving are two sons, Tim Huss(Michele Case)of Thousand Oaks, Calif. and Dan (Jennifer) Huss of Princeville; seven grandchildren, Caitlyn, Taylor, Tim, Daniel, Aidan, Iain and Maisy; and one sister, Toni Nelson of Durango, Colo. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Scott Hopkins. Diana spent most of the holiday season making wreaths at her parents Christmas tree farm, Elf Tree Farm near Bishop Hill. He preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1980.Surviving are three sons, Doug (Tammy) Whittaker of Laura, Bryan (Marie) Whittaker of Princeville and Marty (Kathleen) Whittaker of Laura; seven grandchildren, John, Chris, Danny, Brian, Megan, Michael and Scott; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy (Myron) Kargel of Reedsburg, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, shopping, and watching TV. She married Richard B. Dexter on June 20, 1954, in Pittsfield, Ill. She was Georges number one fan and pit member during the decades he drove race cars and was elated when she won a Powder Puff Derby. She was born June 22, 1944, to Stanley and Emma (Yehl) Knapp. Olivet Cemetery. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com. Loretta is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Pearl Jones, and her brother Larry Jones, all formerly of Elmwood, Ill. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. Also surviving are grandmothers, Josette Boland, of Brimfield and Lenna Peters of Andalusia.Lexi was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Frederick W. Boland III and David Edwards.Alexis graduated from Princeville High School in 2019 and was currently attending Illinois Central College. He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Galva American Legion Hagberg-Hamlin Post 45. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Orville Eberle; sister-in-law, Sue Eberle; and brother-in-law, John DeWolfe.Marv was quick to share his fun and generous nature, which led to many friendships. Haskell Funeral & Cremation Services in Wyoming is assisting the family with arrangements. Marilyns family meant the world to her.She is survived by two children, Leslie (Robert) Plumb of Grand Chute, Wis., and Laurel (Richard) Jolly-McCarthy of Naperville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Kari (Michael) Scharff, Kristen Plumb and Kyle (Candice) Plumb; six great-grandchildren, Ethan, Kate, Emily, Elizabeth, Scott and Hope; and three nieces and one nephew.She is preceded in death by her brother, Donald McKown, and her sister, Dorothy Risen.A graveside service for family will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, Dec, 30, 2022, at Elmwood Township Cemetery. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until the time of the services at the church. She married Edwin E. Baurer on June 14, 1959, in Princeville. She held membership to Elmwood Community Chorus, P.E.O. The committal service will take place at Princeville Township Cemetery with full military honors. His visitation was Nov. 2, 2022, at Haskell Funeral & Cremation Services in Wyoming and from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Kewanee. After returning home, he worked for CILCO for 33 years before retiring. She was a graduate of Browns Business College and was then employed at Hiram Walker. He worked at Compaction America (formerly Hyster Co.) until his retirement. He joined the rolls of the Lutheran Church in America and served Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford from 1966-69 until moving to St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Antioch from 1969-79. She married Raymond Beall of Wyoming, Ill., and they later divorced. Rebecca Gearhart officiated. He is survived by his son, Randy (the late Julie) Azbell of Arenzville; sister, Shirley Moore of Mesa, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Lelia Azbell of Mesa, Ariz.; three granddaughters; and six great grandchildren. Her visitation waa from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Haskell Funeral & Cremation Services in Wyoming. He was born Dec. 24, 1942, a son of John Andrew Caughey and Evelyn L (Bourlet) Caughey.He married his high school sweetheart, Sharon M. (Smith) Caughey, on Feb. 8, 1964, in Peoria.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John A. She worked various jobs during her life including, Garys Bi-Rite in Princeville, Thompsons Food Basket and Ideal Troy in Peoria. She married Harold Fowler Sr. on June 8, 1957, in Peoria. They all greeted her in Heaven but she had a strong group of loving nieces and nephews remaining. She was born on March 23, 1928, in Eden. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Burial will be in the Galva Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Galva Fusiliers. in Education. Marges sister-in-law, Agatha (Bateman) Barnewolt, survives, along with two nephews, Michael and Jeffrey Barnewolt. John was a loving big brother and uncle and will be missed by many. Pattys legacy will live on through the many lives she touched. On-line condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com. He was born April 20, 1932, in Toulon, the son of Charles and Maggie Mae (Pickering) Hagy. Ardith was a wonderful, loving wife of 64 years, mother, grandmother and friend.Ardith graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelors degree and began her career at Bradford High School teaching home economics. Shirley enjoyed crochet and painting. She excelled as a seamstress and in the kitchen. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Williamsfield Cemetery. She was born on Feb. 27, 1953, in Peoria, a daughter of Virgal and Janet (Clark) Day. Teri Ann AlbertsonPRINCEVILLE Teri Ann Albertson, 76, of Princeville, formerly of Toulon, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her home. He survives. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Ruth Kraft, and brother Bill Kraft. She also loved gardening, reading, baking and making her community a better place.Her celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the Wyoming United Methodist Church, where Betty was a long-time, active member. Food and fellowship will also follow the service at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Evergreen St., Elmwood, Ill.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easter Seals and the American Alzheimers Association.To leave online condolences, or to view Ruths video tribute, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.Archie W. BlossWILLIAMSFIELD Archie W Bloss, 87, formerly of Williamsfield, died March 19, 2023, in Springfield at The Arbor Assistant Living Facility. He worked and retired from John Deere Company. Visitation was 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, at the funeral home. Pleasant, Iowa. You could find him mowing the cemetery and parks, hanging up Christmas lights, or working to keep Veterans Park looking nice in the warmer months.Dave was involved with the members of this community as a fellow business owner of McKays Restaurant, community supporter, and friend.He has watched many of us grow up in this community, been there as we celebrated each other, sent our family members off to war, cheered when they returned, buried our loved ones and welcomed babies and families to our community. Known to all as Howie, Pat grew up in Kickapoo, playing baseball and listening to a ball game on the radio with his dad, Bud. Condolences may be left for Merles family on his tribute wall at www.haskellfuneral.com. She graduated from Elmwood High School in 1968 and from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, Ill., in 1973 with a BS in mathematics. Even though David wasnt originally from this area, he knew everybody. Don was also preceded in death by one son, Bob; one daughter-in-law, Cindy; his parents; five brothers, Earl Duley, Carl Duley, Estel Polen, Russell Polen and Charles Polen; and three sisters, Mary Brown, Ruth Getting, and Alfreda Crane. Visitation is 3-5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, at Rux Funeral Home in Galva with recitation of the rosary at 2:45 p.m. Burial will be in Red Oak Cemetery in rural Cambridge. After Vietnam he returned to work at Caterpillar, completing 35 years. Laverne M. GermanFARMINGTON Laverne M. German, of Farmington, formerly of Yates City, passed away at 8:38 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Farmington Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Condolences can be left online at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com. Jim was born on March 17, 1939, in Peoria, the son of James Seiwell and Irene Seiwell Gulley. Betty was born on Nov. 16, 1935, in Galva, the daughter of Raymond and Martha (Olson) Jones. Pauls family would like to thank his nurse Carrie and all the caregivers at Country Comfort Retirement Home in Elmwood for their kindness and support. A celebration of Lanas life will begin with a time of reflection at 1 p.m. at the Princeville United Methodist Church fellowship hall Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. He preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 2016.Surviving are her son, Tony (Aimee) Shinall; beloved grandson, Jackson Shinall; sister, Lynne Ochs; and nephew, Robert Ochs.Becky was employed by the Peoria County Circuit Clerks office for over 15 years, and was formerly employed by Sears as the manager of Loss Prevention for over 30 years.She loved her friends and co-workers, as well as her church family at St. Ann Catholic Church.Funeral services were April 25 at St. Ann Catholic Church. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Clifford McKeever; two sisters, Charlotte Nelson and Betty Harris; a grandson Brandon Bowman; and a nephew, Mike Nelson, who she helped raise. Steve worked at the Caterpillar Inc. Mossville plant, last working on Friday, Oct 28. His funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Wyoming. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ronald; a sister, Janice; two brothers, Richard and John; and a grandson, Joshua Hollingsworth. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Bradford. He married Annette Bennett 35 years ago; she survives. Jason ran Calefs Cleaning with his son and was number one on Angies List. Richard A. She loved spending time with family and could always be found smiling and laughing. Pastor Laurin was preceded in death by his father and mother and his mother-in-law, Frances Staples. Rev. Graveside service followed at 10:30 a.m. at Toulon Cemetery in Toulon. Fr. In his later years he and Sharon enjoyed many winter vacations to Fort Myers Beach, Fla.His funeral was Jan. 3, 2023, at the Princeville Apostolic Christian Church. Bill married his soul-mate Judith Anne Hayworth of Peoria, on June 13, 1985. Visitation was held from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, at the funeral home. Condolences may be left for Phyllis family on her tribute wall at www.haskellfuneral.com. They returned to Illinois in 2005 to raise their children and Kevin started his career at Caterpillar as an analysis engineer in the track-type tractors division in East Peoria.By 2010 Kevin rose to the position of engineering project team leader in the TTT Large Structures section and in 2017 was promoted to a senior engineering project team leader in structural validation at Caterpillars Peoria proving grounds.Kevin was well respected for his technical expertise in large structures at Caterpillar but also an exceptional teammate who routinely organized team outings to enjoy a few laughs with his colleagues.Services are Friday, June 9, in Morton at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1020 S. First Ave. Visitation is 9:30-11 a.m. and services will be at 11 a.m. with luncheon following in the parish hall.In lieu of flowers, a memorial account has been set up at CEFCU for the benefit of the Miller children.
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