Linda Magill

 BROADLANDS — Linda Magill, 74, of Broadlands passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2020).

She was born on May 25, 1946, to Shelton and Millie Allen of Newman, the oldest of three children. She graduated from Newman High School in 1964 and Eastern Illinois University with a teaching degree in 1968.

She married Steve Magill on June 4, 1967. Linda was a loving mother to their daughter, Chanin (Dave) Peyton of Merrimack, N.H. She was an incredibly proud and fun-loving grandmother to her grandsons, Andrew and Scott.

Linda was a dedicated teacher for most of her adult life. She loved all “her kids” from her years of teaching in Martinsville from 1968-1976 and in the ABL/Heritage districts from 1976-2002. Teaching was more than a job, it was her vocation and passion. Her influence was felt by countless students and co-workers.

She was a lifelong learner and always on the go. In her free time and during her retirement, she enjoyed sewing, reading, her card clubs, digging in her herb garden, home canning and traveling — particularly to see her family members. She was a member of Presbyterian International Church and was the pianist at Shaw Memorial Presbyterian in Newman and a substitute pianist at Newman United Methodist Church for many years.

Linda is survived by her husband, daughter and brother, Jerry (Linda) Allen of Auxvasse, Mo., as well as many beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and a vast community of close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John.

A visitation will be held at Joines Funeral Home, Newman, on Thursday, Nov.12, from 4 to 7p.m. The funeral service will take place at United Methodist Church, Newman, on Friday, Nov. 13, at 10:30 a.m. For everyone’s safety, the family asks that attendees observe COVID-19 safety protocols.

Donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org), Newman United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 201 in Newman or to an organization of the donor’s choice. Her kind and generous nature and her sparkling smile will be sorely missed.

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Daisy J. Knott

 URBANA — Daisy J. Knott, 90, of Champaign passed away at 9:02 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2020) at home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, Urbana. Due to COVID-19, we ask that all guests entering the building please wear a mask. Thank you.

Daisy was born on Oct. 22, 1930, in Tolono, to parents Thurman and Lora (Anders) Fackler. She married Raymond Knott on Oct. 23, 1952, and is a lifelong member of Grace Bible Church in Urbana. Daisy found lots of joy in her many hobbies. She loved to read her Bible and play cards with her family. Daisy loved to watch the birds and the flowers grow every season. She was great at cross-stitch and loved to crochet blankets for her grandkids. Daisy was a great baker and would share her treats with her family and neighbors. She will be dearly missed by her family and church family.

Daisy was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Raymond.

Survivors include her daughters, Charlotte (Ben) Franklin of St. Joe, Linda Hale of Champaign, Sherrill Douglas of Carrollton, Texas, and Carol (Melvin) Osmandson of Knotts Island, N.C.; siblings, Betty Samson of Tolono and Robert Fackler of Nebraska; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Grace Bible Church in Urbana. Online condolences may be offered at renner- wikoffchapel.com.

Ruth N. Mowery

Ruth N. Mowry, 90, of St. Joseph passed away at 12:30 A.M. Friday October 23, 2020 at CU Nursing and Rehab, Savoy.

 Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday October 28, 2020 at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign.
 Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave.  St. Joseph is in charge of arrangements.

 Ruth was born January 30, 1930 at Farmer City. The daughter of Warren B. and Sylvia (Reynolds) Holman. She married Daniel Mowry on January 20, 1952. He preceded her on August 18, 2019.

 She is survived by her children; David (Cheryl) Mowry of Fisher, Daryl (Sharon) Mowry of St. Joseph and Dana (Kent) Lutz of Homer. Six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a daughter-in-law Linda Mowry.

 Ruth worked as a crossing guard for 40 years in St. Joseph. She was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling and going to Mexico. ruth enjoyed Square Dancing for over 30 years with her husband.

 Online condolences may be made at www.Freesefh.com

Louise Wann

 

ST. JOSEPH — Louise Wann, 94, of St. Joseph passed away at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2020) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. No services have been set at this time. Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, is in charge of arrangements.

Louise was born Dec. 8, 1925, in Stanton Township, the daughter of Roy and Dena (Ackermann) Carmien. She married Henry L. Wann in 1948. He preceded her in death in 2016.

She is survived by her children, Connie Cardinale of Urbana, Bonnie Willis of Peoria and Brian Wann of St. Joseph; three grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; and one sister, Janet Heath of Ogden.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Karen; one grandson; four brothers; and two sisters.

Louise enjoyed life and family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Memorials may be made

to Carle Hospice. Online condolences may be left at freesefh.com.

Harold Morris

 Harold Morris, age 75, of St. Joseph passed away at 3:53 A.M. Tuesday October 20, 2020 at his home.

 Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Saturday October 24, 2020 at Patterson Cemetery, St. Joseph. Rev. Art Blevins will officiate.

Freese Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 


 Harold was born December 12, 1944. He married Patsy Burton on July 6, 1966 in Champaign. She survives.


 He is also survived by his children; Angela (Jon) Maurer of Colorado and Bobby (Deanna) Morris of Ogden. Also five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.


 Harold was a retired truck driver with 30 years of service. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed large family dinners. He liked drag racing, fishing, grandchildren's sports and road trips. He liked to  travel anywhere. His favorite hobby was model railroading, he loved trains. He was a model railroader for over 50 years. Showing trains to friends and family was a great pleasure to him. Harold never met a stranger and liked to vist with everyone. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten.

Carolyn J. Stokes

 ST. JOSEPH — Carolyn J. Stokes, age 83, of St. Joseph passed away at 12:10p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at the Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis.

Carolyn was born May 24, 1937, in Pulaski, daughter of the late Benjamin and Daisy McDaniel Dulaney.

She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Pulaski; and worked at PDQ Printing Company in Urbana.

She enjoyed her loving family including her grandchildren; cooking; gardening; and growing roses. She loved to take walks in her neighborhood and work outdoors. Carolyn enjoyed attending auctions with her late husband, Butch, of 52 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Harrison “Butch” Stokes on June 25, 2009; brothers, Norman and Albert Dulaney; sisters, Ruth Smith and Frances Cockrell; two infant sisters; and one infant brother.

Survivors include two daughters, Georgia (Mervin) Benting of St. Joseph and Donna (Harold) Little of Grand Chain; son, Donald Stokes (Bill Doggett) of Naples, Fla.; brother, Joe Dulaney of Urbana; three sisters, Helen Huitt of Ripley, Miss., Wanda Dulaney of Ripley, Miss., and Ann Matlock of Mississippi; four grandchildren, Katie Barton, Emily Gregg, Ben Little, and Eric Little; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Barton, Chase Gregg, Zoey Little, Megan Gold, Serenidy Little, Ja’Braylen Little, and Jordan Little; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Saturday between 9:30 and 11a.m. at the Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, where funeral services will follow at 11a.m. with Pastor Tom Anders officiating. Interment will follow in the Patterson Cemetery in St. Joseph.

Pallbearers will be Mervin Benting, Harold Little, Donald Stokes, Ben Little, Matt Barton and Kyle Gregg.

To sign the online guestbook visit www. Freesefh.com.

Michael Anthony Castellon

 SAVOY — Michael Anthony Castellon, 77, of Savoy, formerly of Sidney, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born Sept. 22, 1943, in Athens, Ga., a son of Francisco and Dorothy ( Gregory) Lopez- Castellon. He married Carol Ann (Rapp) Edgington on Sept. 22, 1988, in Sidney; she survives in Savoy.

Mike is survived by his son, Michael Patrick (Lauren) Castellon of Austin, Texas; two stepsons, August (Allison Higgins) Edgington of Savoy and Mark (Silvia Ortiz) Edgington of Champaign; and nine grandchildren, Joselinne (Nelson), Jeanette, Midalyn, Milton, Jordy, Alexia, Adonay, Nelson and Diego, all of Champaign.

Also surviving are his brother, David (Karen) Castellon of Athens, Ga.; his sister, Linda Harris of Marietta, Ga.; and two nephews, Gregg (LeAnn) Harris of Woodstock, Ga., and Scotty (Lauren) Harris of New Orleans.

Mike graduated from Athens High School in 1961 and attended the University of Georgia. He played in a rock ‘n’ roll band called the Heartbeats and played bass guitar for a recording studio in Nashville, Tenn.

He moved to Champaign in 1975 and retired from Caradco/JeldWen in Rantoul in 2001. He moved to Sidney in 1988, where he was a member and elder of the Sidney United Church. He and Carol retired to a condo in Savoy in 2013.

Mike was an avid reader particularly of history, followed the stock market closely, enjoyed gardening, loved old cars, rooted for the University of Georgia Bulldogs and enjoyed annual trips to Florida in January, particularly in recent years, when friends joined them.

He had an amazing knowledge of trivia, facts, science, history, grammar and spelling, and didn’t care if he was politically incorrect. He enjoyed trips with the Corvette Club of Illinois after Carol bought a Corvette.

He had a special bond with his stepsons and considered them his best friends. He became an instant grandfather to his stepdaughter-in-law’s family and loved the hugs and kisses from Silvia. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends who will remember him as kind, appreciative and humorous.

There will be a virtual memorial service available online in a week; a link will be sent to family and friends. He will be buried near his mother and grandparents in Athens, Ga. Memorials may be sent to St Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., a charity he loved and supported, or to the Mark Edgington Family to be used toward immigration costs for the Hispanic family that called Mike “Grandpa.”

Illiana Cremation Society is in charge of local arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family on his everlasting memorial page at Illiana-Cremation.com.