OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Roseville, Avon, and Alexis, Illinois
Garold Strong
Jan 7, 2021
Gerald Strong, 78, of Canton, IL passed away January 7, 2021. Cremation rites have been accorded services will be at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamilyfuneralhome.com. Wise Family Funeral Home Roseville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
Sandra K. (Strong) Mackey
Jan 3, 2021
Sandra K. Mackey, 73, of Monmouth, IL passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, 2:25 p.m. at Kindred Hospital, Peoria, IL. She was born Friday, April 11, 1947 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Emil A. and Myrtle R. (Ross) Strong.
Those left to cherish her memory are brothers, Gerald E. Strong, and Dennis (Bonnie) Strong;...
Catherine Peterson
Jan 2, 2021
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Bruce E Shimmin
Jan 2, 2021
Bruce E. Shimmin, 65, of Roseville, IL passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 7:30 a.m. at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. He was born Sunday, November 6, 1955 in Monmouth, IL. the son of Cecil R. and Evelyn M. Corzatt Shimmin.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Evelyn; four...
Kenneth "Bubba" Shepler
2021
Kenneth “Bubba” Shepler, 58 of Macomb IL passed away at 7:02 am on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield Il. Kenny was born February 23, 1963 in Carthage, Il to Harold “Bud” and Lois (Franks) Shepler.
He loved shooting pool, demo derbys, riding motorcycles, anything with fast cares, playing cards and dominos. His...
Marion G. Pool
2021
Marion Gertrude (McGavin) Pool, 101, of DeLand Florida, a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, went home to be with her Savior on July 7, 2021.
Marion was born to Roy McGavin and Gertrude (MacFarlane) McGavin on November 4, 1919 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Marion graduated from Canton High School in Canton, Illinois in...
Dorothy Kay (Brent) Engle
Jan 1, 2021
Dorothy “Kay” Brent Engle passed peacefully January 1, 2021 knowing that her family and friends loved her dearly. Born to Mitchell Morris Brent and Dorothy Hazel Krout Brent on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1940 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg Illinois. Because she was the only baby born on Mother’s Day, they were not charged a hospital bill. Kay was...
Mary R. (Moore) Barry
Dec 30, 2020
Mary R. Barry, 88, of Alexis, IL passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL. She was born Friday, October 7, 1932 in Morning Sun, IA the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Cook) Moore. Cremation rites have been accorded. Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamilyfuneralhome.com. Wise Family Hoover – Hall Funeral Home is in...
Helen G. (Meyers) Redmond
Dec 26, 2020
Helen G. Redmond, 96, of Monmouth, IL passed away peacefully at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.
Helen was born Monday, February 11, 1924 in Seaton, IL the daughter of William and Ferne (Walters) Meyers. She was raised and educated in the Seaton area. Helen married Donald W....
Diane Lucille (Otte) Wade
Dec 26, 2020
Diane Wade Obituary
Diane Lucille (Otte) Wade, formerly from Hutchinson, Kansas and Anthony, Kansas, died December 25, 2020, at Oaklane Nursing and Rehab Center in Stronghurst, Illinois. She was born February 24, 1943, in Goessel, Kansas, the daughter of William and Alice (Kuhlmeier) Otte. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School, Canton, Kansas and graduated from...
Jean Taylor
Dec 21, 2020
Jean Taylor, 86, of Monmouth, IL, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, 11:20 p.m. at the Monmouth Nursing Home. She was born Monday, September 24, 1934, in Roseville, IL the daughter of Calvin and Dorothy (Ramer) Wilson.
Those who are left to cherish her memory are her children, Doug (Melanie) Taylor and Robin (Ed Derry)...
Tom E. Singleton
Dec 21, 2020
Tom E. Singleton, 74, of Prairie City, IL passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 8:05a.m. at his home. He was born Sunday, June 16, 1946 in Greenbush, IL the son of Cleo and Bessie (Woods) Singleton. He married Barbara E. Lockwood on April 19, 1980 in Bushnell, IL; she preceded his in death on May 8, 2015.
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Albert L. Wagy Jr.
Dec 14, 2020
Albert L. Wagy Jr., 88, of St. Augustine, IL passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, 10:54 p.m., at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL. He was born Tuesday, March 22, 1932 in Richfield, IL to Albert and Bernice (Deeder) Wagy.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patsy Mitchell Wagy, of Galesburg, IL....
Wilford L. Anderson
Dec 13, 2020
Wilford L. Anderson, 82, of Avon, IL passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Graham Hospital, Canton, IL, 11:34 a.m. He was born Wednesday, August 3, 1938 in Middle Grove, IL the son of Earl and June (Douglas) Anderson. He married Rose A. Carlson on March 5, 1956 in Burlington, IA; she preceded him in death on August 8,...
William Verne Ross
Dec 8, 2020
William Verne Ross (95) of Naples, Florida, formerly of Good Hope and Macomb passed away December 8that Hospice in Naples.
He was born December 29, 1924 in Warren County to Carl and Zella Graves Ross. He married Mary Eloise Brinkley on Sept 29, 1946 at the Good Hope Methodist Church with Rev. O.H....
Stanley Eugene Combs
Dec 7, 2020
Stanley Eugene Combs, the son of Vivian Henry and Margaret Jane (nee Cathcart) Combs, was born on Friday, June 22, 1945, in Canton, Illinois, and, at the age of 75, left this physical world while in his childhood home with his loving wife of 36 years, Kristi, by his side on Monday, December 7, 2020.
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Loren N. Zachmeyer
Nov 23, 2020
Loren N. Zachmeyer 81, of Alexis Il, died November 23, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 2, 1939 in Galesburg, Il the son of Neil and Helen (Crapnell) Zachmeyer. He married Mary Ann Demick December 30, 1961.
Surviving are his wife Mary Ann of Alexis, IL, one son Danny Zachmeyer of Alexis, IL; two grandchildren...
Ruth Ann (Craver) Bryan
Nov 10, 2020
Ruth Ann Bryan, 83, of Fairview, IL passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at The Renaissance Care Center in Canton, IL. She was born Friday, April 2, 1937 in Abingdon, IL the daughter of Lewis and Lorraine (Housman) Sherman. She married John Craver and then later married Harlan W. Bryan.
Those left to cherish her...
Nancy Jo (Burke) Tracey
Nov 9, 2020
Nancy Jo (Burke) Tracey, 61, of Ellisville, IL passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. She was born Friday, October 16, 1959 in Danville, IL the daughter of James Elwood and Elsie Lou (Roberts) Burke. She married Marvin Tracey on March 14, 1999.
She is survived by her husband Marvin...
Betty Marie (Meachum) Shaw
Nov 9, 2020
Betty Marie Meachum Shaw, 85, of Avon, IL passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at The Elms, Macomb, IL. She was born Monday, July 22, 1935 in Avon, IL the daughter of Dell and Louise (Vickers) Meachum.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Barbara Shaw of St. Augustine, Linda (Wayne) Kilburn of...
Sarah J. Moore
Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Sarah is a native of the Abingdon and Avon/St. Augustine area. She graduated from Avon High School in 2006 and attended Carl Sandburg College. She received her degree in Mortuary Science in 2013 and began her apprenticeship and funeral directing career with Duker and Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy, IL. In 2015 she moved back to the Abingdon area and worked for Galesburg Cottage Hospital's Pathology Department. In 2019 she went back to the funeral industry with McGuire & Davies Funeral Home in Monmouth, IL. In 2022 the opportunity for ownership presented itself and she and her husband Michael became partners in this new venture. In November of 2022 they officially took over Wise Family Funeral Home in Roseville, Avon, and Alexis. Sarah resides in rural Monmouth with her husband; 3 children, Sawyer, Logan, and Lyla; 2 dogs, Lucy and Riley, and a flock of chickens. She is a member of Roseville Chapter N P.E.O, the First United Methodist Church of Monmouth and when time allows, she enjoys the outdoors; fishing, camping, swimming, etc, and attending various school and sporting events for her children.
Michael G. Moore
Co-Owner/Funeral Assistant
Michael is a native of Roseville, IL. He graduated from Monmouth/Roseville High School in 2007 and later received his Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture from Illinois State University. He farms in rural Roseville with his parents. He is also a crop specialist with Country Companies and a proud co-owner of Moore Memorial Homes with his wife, Sarah.