Obituaries

Edward A. Churchill

November 10th, 1940 – March 6th, 2021

Edward “Eddie” A. Churchill, 80, of Ipava, IL, passed away at 4:31 pm on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Canton, IL. He was born on November 10, 1940 in Canton, IL, the son of Arthur and Esther (McCain) Churchill. Edward married Virginia Mae Barnes on December 21, 1957 in Fiatt, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are his 2 daughters, Vicky (and David) Dikeman of Beardstown, IL and Becky (and Doug) Chenoweth of Lewistown, IL, son, Darren (and Paula) Churchill of Table Grove, IL, 5 grandchildren, Amanda (and Matt) Klaska, Allen Dikeman, Kurt (and Kaitlin) Chenoweth, Tiffany Churchill and Taylor Churchill, and 7 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded by his son, Robert Eugene Churchill, 2 sisters, Eleanor Marshall Mills and Helen Courtney, and 2 brothers, John and Ralph Churchill.

Edward was a lifelong farmer and worked at International Harvester in Canton.

He was a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau. He faithfully attended the Vermont Christian Church where he taught Sunday School. He was a Big 10 4-H leader and district manager for Funks G Hybrid Corn.

He had a love for family, his church family, and friends, but most of all, he had a love for God.

Edward worked hard and played hard, enjoying snowmobiling, water skiing, and snow skiing with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed many travels with Virginia in and out of the country. In his younger years, Edward loved playing sports, which included basketball and softball leagues.

His roots were well grounded in the farm, raising grain and running a cow/calf operation in which many days he could be found caring for his livestock.

Services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Vermont Christian Church in Vermont, IL. Pastor Cody Stinnett will be officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Vermont Christian Church.

Condolences

March 7th, 2021

Aunt Virgie Vicky Becky Darren and your families, It was a great privilege for me to be there with Eddie. He fought a good hard fight. It gives me comfort knowing He’s at peace now. Celebrating in Heaven with Robert and His Mom & Dad and siblings! And his extended families! I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love You, Holly & Joe Thum

March 7th, 2021

So sorry to hear of the passing of Eddie. It is hard to loose our loved ones. I’m glad he’s at peace now. Thinking of all of you in the days ahead.

March 7th, 2021

Sorry I forgot to sign this. Garry and Joyce Behymer

March 7th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Eddie's passing I always enjoyed visiting with him at ballgames or when our paths would cross. Eddie's sister, Helen (Church) and my mom were best friends

March 7th, 2021

Blessings. Deb and Jim Park

March 8th, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. RIP Uncle Eddie
🙏 Jerry & Jan Johnson

March 8th, 2021

To the family of Eddie, please accept our sympathy at his passing. May you feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

March 8th, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss! Gene & Connie Lockard

March 8th, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about Eddie passing away. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Many hugs to all of you.

March 8th, 2021

Vicky & David keeping you in our thoughts sand prayers at this
Difficult time. Mike & Mary Wessel

March 8th, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Enjoyed talking with Eddie at church, he was such a friendly guy.
Brad and Ronda Kluthe

March 8th, 2021

Aunt Virgie and all the family. Uncle Eddie was a great guy who will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He is at peace now no more suffering now just like my mom he is in his heavenly home. So sorry for your loss.

March 8th, 2021

Sorry forgot to leave my name on previous message Debbie and Jeff Raymond.

March 8th, 2021

Enjoyed getting to know Eddie and talking to him about sports. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Stephen and Glenna Shank

March 8th, 2021

so sorry to learn of Ed's passing. please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. kathy cox

March 8th, 2021

So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family. Bill and Sharon Ackley

March 9th, 2021

Eddie will be so very missed. He was enjoyable to be around. We are praying for you all. Doug and Kim Krukewitt

March 9th, 2021

We are so sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. Know that you all are in our prayers. Larry & Penny Stoehr

March 9th, 2021

Virgie, we were so very sorry to hear of your loss of Ed, after our sadness in knowing that he was ill. He was always so friendly to talk to, and a longtime friend of my brothers. Your loss is Heaven's gain. Praying that God will comfort you and all your family, and give you strength and peace. Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson

March 9th, 2021

Thoughts and prayers go out to Ed's family. Fond memories growing up with Ed. John and Judy Mowery

March 9th, 2021

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort and strength in God, family and the community, all of which he loved so much.
Randy and Sharon Parks

March 9th, 2021

Carol and I are so sorry. Ed will always be remembered in our thoughts. It was a joy doing work for you and Ed. I will miss our little visits at Hy Vee. Our prayers

March 9th, 2021

Virginia i am sorry for your lost.
I am unable to come to the funeral but my prayers are with you And yourfamily.

March 9th, 2021

Carol and I are so sorry. Ed will always be remembered in our thoughts. It was a joy doing work for you and Ed. I will miss our little visits at Hy Vee. Our prayers are with you. Jerold and Carol Ellis

March 9th, 2021

Our very deepest sympathy to Ed's family. He was always friendly and smiling. He loved his family and friends. May his many memories live on through everyone. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker. God Bless Everyone.

March 9th, 2021

My sympathy to the family of Eddie Churchill my children Dan , Doug and .Sally were classmates of his children when we lived near Ipava. Again my sympathy...Barb Hamm

March 9th, 2021

Virgie & Family, thinking of you & sending our sympathy. Your cousin, Mary & husband Ron.

March 10th, 2021

Virginia, I was so sorry to hear about Eddie's passing. My sympathy to you and all your family. Judy Gordon

March 10th, 2021

So sorry to hear about Ed's passing. You are in our prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

March 10th, 2021

Virginia, Vicky, Becky and Darren and families: So surprised of Ed's passing-I miss talking to him whenever I would see him.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Howard(Danny) Soper.

March 11th, 2021

Virgie and family, I was sorry to hear of Eddie"s passing. Gale Beekman

March 17th, 2021

Sorry for your loss, always enjoyed visiting with Eddie in the store or at farm shows.

March 17th, 2021

Virgie and Family I am so sorry to read of Eddies passing our sympathy and prayers to all of you, we so enjoyed your friendship over the years at the dance potlucks celebrating all the occasions and running into you at Wally world. We will remember and miss Eddie.
Prayers Larry and Gretchen Thurman