Charlotte E. Sexton nee Cox, 89, of Havana passed away on September 7, 2018 at 10:52 pm at Mason District Hospital in Havana. She was born on February 2, 1929 in Fairview to Alfred and Ida Lafern (Cook) Cox. On November 10, 1947 in Fulton County she married Dale Sexton who preceded her in death in 2003. She is survived by 3 sons: Steve (Linda) Sexton of Havana, David (Carolyn) Sexton of Cisne, Mark Sexton of Canton, 5 daughters: Judy (Carl) Fink of Georgia, Lynn Bertelsen of Havana, Lory Jones (Don Walch) of Havana, and Carol Sexton (Dennis Servis) of Havana, son-in-law Gary Melton, 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She…

Shirley Mae Lohrenz, 93, of Mason City, IL passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 2:15 PM at Mason City Area Nursing Home. Shirley was born July 29, 1925 in rural Mason City, IL, the daughter of Frederick and Emma (Berns) Blaum . She married Louis Lohrenz on November 2, 1947 in Easton, IL. He preceded her in death on January 26, 1982. Shirley is survived by two brothers, Raymond “Jack” Blaum of Bettendorf, IA, Robert (Mae) Blaum of Divernon, IL, one sister, Rita Cole of Mason City, IL, and twelve nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Donald and F. Dale…

Roy V. Montag, age 83, of Manito, passed away at UnityPoint Health Pekin on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Roy was born to the late Virgil Adolf and Hazel Cleo (Littleton) Montag on October 20, 1934 in Quincy. He married Linda Sue Kirtley on December 13, 1958 in Peoria, and they celebrated 49 years of marriage before her passing on July 26, 2008. He was also preceded in death by a sister, two great-great-granddaughters, and one nephew. Roy is survived by his daughters, Becky (Randy) Allen of Quincy, Bonita (Larry) Hardisty of Manito, Belinda (Mark) Berry of Pekin, and Bronda Rogge of Pekin; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Wilda…

Robert N. Morrison Jr. 69, of Tallula passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born on March 1, 1949 in Springfield to Robert N. Morrison, Sr. and Ava (Wilson) Morrison. He is survived by his siblings: Randy Morrison and Sheila Williams, Nephew: Clifton Williams and 4 great nephews: Dustin, Devon, Gavin and Jordan. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his brother in law Paul “Rodney” Williams. He was a graduate of Harris High School in Petersburg, served in the United States Navy from 1967-1972 and retired from Capitol Wood Works after 42 years of service. He was a country…

Manito—Ronald W. Wistehuff, 82, of rural Forest City passed away at 11:35 P.M. on August 28, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born June 12, 1936 the son of Wayne V. and Frances Seelye Wistehuff. He married Pauline Frederick on September 10, 1955 in Peoria and she preceded him in death on April 1, 2017. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah (David) Veltman of Morton and Marian (Steve) Gray of Pekin; one son, Michael Wistehuff of Algonquin. Ron has six grandchildren, Laura (Denny) Hoyland, John (Tara) Veltman, Andy (Ann) Gray, Tara (Jason) Juchems, Timothy Wistehuff and Nathan Wistehuff. He also has seven great grandchildren. One brother, James (Ulla)…

Clayton R. Carter, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Chandlerville on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. He was born to Ray and Harvey (Bone) Carter on July 17, 1953 in Missouri. Clayton is survived by his children, Ian (Liz) Carter of Petersburg, Tyler (Renee) Carter of Chandlerville, and Carrie (Chad) Claussen of Oakford; grandchildren, Blake Mowry, Lacey Carlock, Payne Carlock, Maddie Carter, Will Carter, Drew Carter, Livi Carter, Ray Carter; great-grandchildren, Norah Buker and Lindy Mowry; and former wife and good friend, Robin Watkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and four sisters. Clayton worked for Kifco in Havana for over 20 years. He…

William “Bill” K. Honn, 70, of Chandlerville, IL, passed away at his home on Monday, August 27, 2018, with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 19, 1948 to William and Rosemary (Reed) Honn and was later raised by his mother and step-father Donald Meyer. He married Linda (husband Pat) Dobson and later divorced but remained good friends. Bill is survived by his three children; Ryan (Danielle) Honn of Petersburg, Amanda (Mo) Witherell of Chandlerville, and Brandon Honn of Petersburg; and seven grandchildren, Alayna Honn, Justin Honn, Gage Honn, Kayla Witherell, Walker Witherell, Vance Witherell, and Logan Witherell. He is also survived by two brothers; Donny…

Betty J. Schad, 90, of Havana, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 9:37 AM, at the Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community in Chenoa, with her family by her side.  She was born September 3, 1927, in St. Louis, MO to Creel and Bernice Shannon Kreeger. She married William R. Schad on March 4, 1945 in Kansas City, MO. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2000, after 55 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by brother, Robert and his wife Mickie Kreeger, in-laws Jack and Nelda Schad and Jean and Dean Batton and brother in law, LeRoy Davidson. Betty grew up in Kanas City, MO…

Evelyn Faye Edlin, 55, of Guston, Kentucky, passed away at her home at 8:44 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018. She was born June 18, 1963 in Havana, Illinois, to Paul and Laura Faye (Turner) Monroe. She married Harold Edlin on November 23, 1983 and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1993. Mrs. Edlin is survived by seven siblings: James Russell Monroe of Kentucky, David (Tammy) Monroe of Virden, IL, Paula (Mike) Ferguson of Henry, TN, Paul (Suzanne)Monroe of Martin, TN, Shelia Carter of McKenzie, TN, Suealice (John) Maturo of McKenzie, TN, and Grant (Angela) Monroe of McKenzie,TN, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.…

Jerry Paul Kuhlman, 45, of Havana, passed away at 12:38 p.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born November 10, 1972, in Canton, IL, to David and Dessie (Lane) Kuhlman. He married Virginia Mercer on December 13, 2002. She survives. Mr. Kuhlman is survived by his parents; wife; three children: Tyler Kuhlman, Brennan Kuhlman and Hannah Kuhlman. Also surviving are six siblings: Jason Jones, James Kuhlman, Diane Ambrose, Michelle Menchaca, Jennifer Schoonover and Sara Lane-Mitchell. He was preceded in death by one brother, Justin Jones and one son, Daniel Kuhlman. Mr. Kuhlman was a truck driver, working for Mason Co. Transfer, Sunrise Ag, Tanner Towing, Curry Trucking and Alan…

Bernice Marie Hahn, 99, of Havana, passed away at 10:51 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Mason City Area Nursing Home. She was born October 1, 1918, in rural Havana, Illinois, to Edgar and Dena (Mohlman) Hahn. Ms. Hahn is survived by two cousins: Alvena (Virgil) Gathman, of Manito and Wayne (Helen) Vanderveen of Havana, as well as several extended cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ms. Hahn was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havana, where she had been a member of Walther League and later, Altar Guild. She had worked as a cook at Havana High School for 17 years. She…

Robert “Bob” William Harp Sr. of Easton, IL passed away Thursday night, August 16, 2018. He was born in Lincoln, IL September 26, 1944 to William Vincent and Agnes (Lane) Harp. Bob is survived by his step mother Betty Harp; his children Robert (Janine A.) W. Earl Harp of Easton, and Christina “Chris” Harp of Easton; grandchildren Stormy Lynn Harp and Brianna Harp; two great grandchildren Zepplin and Codi; and siblings Billy J. (Pam) Staltz of Easton and Mary A. (Brad) Bellm of Girard. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister Bertha Eileen “Sue” (James) Kluckman. Bob enjoyed fishing and mowing. The family will hold a…

Sharon Kay Moore, 75, of Petersburg, IL passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Memorial Hospice at Heritage in Springfield, IL. She was born on February 10, 1943 in Centralia, IL the daughter of Carrel and Joan (Schelot) Diel. She married Bob Ray Moore on December 18, 1960 at Fouts Christian Church in Centralia, IL and he survives. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Charles (June) Diel. She is survived by two daughters Darla Heyen (Dwaine) of Oakford, IL and Deanna Clark (Clint) of Athens, IL. Three granddaughters: Haley Heyen of Springfield, IL and McKenna and McKayla Clark of Athens, IL. Two step grandsons…

Daniel Dale Boyer, 68, of Petersburg, passed away at his home on August 9, 2018 at 10:54 a.m. He was born on June 2, 1950 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Donald Loren and Ninevah (Green) Boyer. He married Linda Stergion on February 8, 1969. Daniel is survived by his wife, Linda, two daughters, Deanna (Thomas) Owings of Petersburg, and Danella Lynn of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one son, Jason (Steffeni) Boyer of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and a step-daughter, Kristina (Robert) Powell of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Geordan Owings, Micah Owings, Danaka Owings and Haeli Boyer; three brothers, Tim (Debbie) Boyer…

Norma Jean (Hodges Gideon) Dixon , 79, of Mason City, passed away at Mason City Area Nursing Home at 7:19 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018. She was born November 21, 1938, in Sparta, Missouri, to Loyal “Leland” and Wilda Eileen (Robinson) Hodges. She married Odell Dixon on December 10, 1993 at United Methodist Church in Springfield, IL. Norma Jean is survived by her husband, Odell, of Mason City; six children: Gaileh Jean Gideon (Mark) Barrow of Mason City, Matthew Jay Gideon of Long Beach, CA, Russ Dixon of Mason City, Brenda (Rick) Harvey of Mason City, Ron (Lisa) Dixon of Normal, IL, Rod (Kelly) Dixon of Mason City; eight…

Roberta M. Conway, 94, of Bath, passed away at her home at 8:05 p.m., on Monday, July 30, 2018. She was born November 10, 1923, in Kilbourne, IL, to Robert and Lieura (Lacey) Keefer. She married Johnie Conway on September 13, 1946, in Bath, IL; he preceded her in death on January 11, 1990.    Mrs. Conway is survived by son Alan of Roosevelt, Utah, daughter Lynn of Oxford, IA, son David of Bath, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Rosalie Piper and Mabel Lynn, brother Robert Keefer, daughter Ann and sons John Mark and Kevin.    Mrs. Conway was an…

Roger Kay Ogden, 82, of Athens passed away at 6:40 PM on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born on February 11, 1936 the only child of Maurice and Hazel (Watkins) Ogden. On September 24, 1961 in Petersburg he married Barbara Ruppel who survives. Roger and Barbara have 3 sons: Steve (Dawn) of Springfield, Michael (Stephanie) of Normal and Brian (Kim) of Athens, 7 grandchildren: Andrew, Zane, Matthew, Mark, Daniel Lauren and Jonathan and 2 great granddaughters: Amber and Jade. He also leaves behind several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a 1954 graduate of Petersburg Harris High School…

LaVerne May Ryan, 86, of Mason City passed away July 25, 2018. She was born January 21, 1932 in Gary Indiana to Robert and Bessie (Hiermier) Sheely. LaVerne is survived by her children: Mary J. (Mike) Buttry of Sprinfield, Peggy J Stanberry of Springfield, Carlos H Newell Jr. of Clinton, OK, James A. (Sheila) Newell of Easton, Karol A. (Jon Stovall) Montalto of Gardiner, ME, Paulina M. (Mike) Cardello of Lake Havasu, AZ and Martin W. Ryan of Maynard, MA; 30 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, one sister, one grandson, one son, her parents, and a step…

Peggy Lou Hertter, 72, of Havana, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at her daughter’s home in Havana. She was born July 4, 1946 in Richmond, Missouri, to Vernon and Maybelle (Frazier) Welchel. She married Cecil A. Hertter on February 11, 1966 in Fairbanks, Alaska. He preceded her in death on January 26, 2017. Mrs. Hertter is survived by three children: Patricia (Keith) Wojtkiewicz, Rich (Casey) Hertter and Michael (Jennifer) Hertter, all of Havana, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four siblings: Vernon (Cindy) Welchel, Virginia (Darren) Welchel, Janice (Leon) David, Carole Ann Lewis and brother-in-law, Dean Griffee. She was preceded in death by…

Van Earl Pace, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Lillian, Alabama and Peoria, IL, passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL at 11:25 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018. He was born December 9, 1929, in Rector, Arkansas, to Zelmer and Eva (Clayton) Pace. He married Mary Garls on July 4, 1959. He later married Virginia Trice on June 24, 1983, and she preceded him in death in February 14, 2008. On March 2, 2017, he married Mary Karr and she preceded him in death on October 1, 2017. Mr. Pace is survived by two daughters: Patti (David Halpin) Pace-Halpin of Springfield, IL, Vanessa (Dru) Bergman of Havana; three…

Diann Jean Noone, 71, of Lake Petersburg, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born November 16, 1946, in Oak Park, IL to Roger and Jean (Prendergast) O’Connor. She married Kevin B. Noone in Ireland. While they did divorce, they remained soul mates and best friends. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Devin (David) Kerrigan of Petersburg; grandchildren William Barry Kerrigan and Quinn Eileen Kerrigan; Brothers Michael (Ginny) O’Connor of Woodridge, IL and Mark O’Connor of Scottsdale, AZ; and sister Susan (Jim) Dunne of Woodridge, IL and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband and…

Frederick “Phred” Van Kruse Fred V. Kruse, 81 of Havana, passed away July 21, 2018. He was born in 1936 in Havana IL, the son of Theodore “Ted” J. Kruse and Velma (VanEtten) Kruse. In 1959 he married Kay Asay and brought into the world two children from that marriage: Amy K Kruse of Belleville, IL and Kerstin A Kruse Liberty of Dallas Georgia. In 1990 he then married Verna Mae Vogt Landis, who brought two step-children to their union: August (Claudia) Landis of NV and Vicki (Larry) Landis Davis of AZ. Verna remained devoted to him through his death. Fred is also survived by four grandchildren: Bailey R K…

George Phillip Kistler, 89, of Petersburg, passed away on July 17, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. George was born on December 4, 1928, in Rushville, IL; the son of the late Max and Ruby (Euyler) Kistler. George married Brenda Peters at First Christian Church in Petersburg on June 4, 1967; where they have been members for many years. George proudly served our country in the Marines. George worked as a nuclear physicist, wrote many science fiction and fact stories and articles, and enjoyed working as captain of the Talisman Riverboat in Petersburg. George is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Brenda Kistler of Petersburg, his siblings…

Huey Cravens, age 86, passed away at his home in Havana, IL on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Huey was born to John and Bessie (Shadowens) Cravens on October 31, 1931 in Harco, IL. In 1960, he married Juanita Gothard in Chicago, IL. Huey is survived by one son, John (Anita Connally) Cravens Sr. of Ordway, CO; brother and Vietnam War Veteran Donald Cravens of IN; grandchildren, Jessie Cravens of East Peoria, IL, Michael (Maxine Tyler) Cravens of Rocky Ford, CO, Able Cravens of Lewistown, IL, and Rosanna (Dale Sherrill) Cravens of Havana, IL; great-grandchildren, Kaiden, Bear, Serenity, Chloe, Troy, Christian, John III, BellaDonna, and Amaryllis; and numerous nieces and nephews.…

Monte Eugene Emmons, 75, of Lewistown, passed away at his home at 9:37 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, 2018. He was born September 12, 1942, in Havana, IL to Stanley and Ina (Steele) Emmons. He married Marilyn McDonald on October 18, 1986 in Rushville, IL. Mr. Emmons is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of Lewistown; daughters: Tina (Kurt) Jagielski of San Antonio, TX and Tracy Stone of Divernon, IL; sons: Steve (Michelle) Emmons of Havana and Michael (Jenny) Emmons of Little America, IL; step-sons: Jim Thomas of Lewistown and Rusty Thomas of Havana; fifteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and one uncle, Jack Steele of Havana. Also surviving are his two special…

Eugene H. Giehl passed away on Sunday July 15, 2018 at Mason City Area Nursing Home. He was born December 10, 1924 the son of Otto F. and Rose Meismer Giehl of Metamora IL. He married Eva Joann Clarence on November 12, 1949, and she proceeded him in death in 2016. He is survived by one son, Ted (Bethanne) Giehl of Worcester MA; two daughters, Judy (Don) Smith of San Jose IL and Mary (Mike) Moos of Sherman IL, one brother, Tom (Vicki) Giehl of Princeton IL, two sisters, Rosemary Huber of Easton IL and Bernadette (Joe) West of Peoria IL. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; Stephanie (Peter)…

Walter William Jurgens, 91, of Petersburg died July 12, 2018 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in rural Petersburg. He was born April 7, 1927 to William Edward and Emma Clara (Leinberger) Jurgens in his parents’ rural Ashland, IL home in Cass County. He married Janet Townslay on August 9, 1953 in Annie Merner Chapel on the campus of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL. She preceded him in death May 4, 2014. He is survived by his children, Joyce Te Ronde (Robert) of Petersburg, Linda Jurgens of Springfield and Jeffrey Jurgens of Ashland. Also surviving is his brother, Harold (Sandy) Jurgens of Ashland, as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and…

Thelma I. Mangold, 97, of Mason City, IL, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018. She was born February 17, 1921 in Williamsville, IL to Robert and Eula (Bozarth) Morgan. She married Hugh Mangold in Keokuk, IA June 20, 1940. He preceded her in death. Thelma is survived by her children Cynthia Mangold of Mason City and Linda (Raymond) Bree of Lincoln; grandson Daniel (Jeanie) Bree of University Place, WA; great grandchildren Olivia and Owen Bree, and Mara Bree who preceded her in death; and sister Frances Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, parents, and three brothers: Hazel, Harvey, and Robert Morgan. Thelma was a member of…