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Albert W. Garlisch, 73, of Easton, passed away at his home at 3:55 a.m., on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was born July 12, 1952, in Springfield, to Carl and Anna K. (Jacobs) Garlisch. He married his wife, Brenda, on April 6, 1991, in Easton. She survives. Mr. Garlisch is survived by his wife, Brenda,…

Bob Rakestraw, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Bob was born on April 29, 1944 in Canton to the late George Rakestraw and Mary (Shaw) Rakestraw. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Hewitt. During his youth, Bob served as an acolyte in the Episcopal church in…

Donald “Doc” Edwards, 92, of Canton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Don was born on May 20, 1934, in Banner, Illinois, to Dewey and Marguerite (Rosa) Edwards of Monterey, Illinois. On June 26, 1955, Don married the love of his life, Shirley (Whitmore) Edwards, in Canton. They were preparing to celebrate…

Julie A. Negley, 69, of Canton, IL passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Canton, IL. She was born in Peoria, IL, on January 29, 1957 to John and Betty (Girard) Markello. They preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Kermit…

Dennis E. Sorrill, 74, of Versailles passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Rushville Nursing Home. He was born, Sept. 28, 1951, in Jacksonville, the son of Byron and Pauline Walihan Sorrill. He married Donna E. Whewell, Oct. 16, 1982. Surviving is wife of 43 years, Donna of Versailles; son, Drew (Ashley) Sorrill and grandson,…

Gary Brush, 78, of Ipava, Passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born on November 19, 1947 in Canton to Ernest and Nelda (Shawgo) Brush. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia (Brooks) Brush. They were married on March 21, 1999 in Marietta. Also surviving are his children, Jennie Brush-Fawcett of Banner,…

Dorothy Ann “Ann” Funkenbusch, 95, of Havana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Ann was born June 16, 1931, in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of Frank Thomas Archer and Ellen Moore Hale Archer. She graduated from high school in Hannibal and remained close with her lifelong girlfriends, cherishing those friendships throughout her life.…

Greg Edward Mathis, 54, of Chandlerville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1971, the son of Fred E. and Betty Cox Mathis. On May 9, 2003, he married Cindy Lacey, who survives in Chandlerville. In addition to his wife, Cindy, he is survived by his…

Gary E. Merrill, 71, of Canton, passed away, Friday, June 5, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born at home in Vermont, Illinois along with his twin brother on November 18, 1954, to Curtis and Jessie (DeFord) Merrill. They preceded him as well as two brothers, Curtis Merrill Jr., and…

Shelby Jean (Miller) Windsor, 89, of Havana, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 at Proctor Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1939, in Peterville, on one of the hottest days ever recorded. She was the youngest child of Warren and Alice Miller, and the beloved sister of Elaine, Evelyn, and Bernard. Shelby led…