Obituaries

Carl W. "Bill" Burnham

November 4th, 1951 – December 28th, 2022

Carl William “Bill” Burnham, age 71 of Canton, Illinois, passed away at 1:03 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 4, 1951 in Canton, the son of Carl H. and Loretta A. (Davis) Burnham. He married Annie Mitchell on December 13, 2014 in Astoria, Illinois. She survives.

He is also survived by his step-son Mylo (and Amanda) Mitchell of Peoria, Illinois, his step-daughter Cheyenne Mitchell of Ohio, 7 grandchildren; Trey, Hannah, Jasimine, Braden, CJ, Allie, and Marley, 3 great-grandchildren; Avyanna, Graceson and Harmony, 2 brothers, David (and Jody) Burnham of Bryant, Illinois and Randy Burnham of St. David, Illinois, his mother-in-law Jeannine Shanks of Astoria, Illinois, 2 nieces, Allynne (and Ken) Baumlin of Arizona and Cecily (and Blaze) Pearson of Bryant, Illinois and his long time neighbor and good friend Brian Henderson of Canton, Illinois.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, step-daughter Georgia Duckwiler, and his father-in-law Ernie Shanks.

He was a proud firefighter for the City of Canton for 29 years. He also was a photographer for 35 years, working for the Canton Daily Ledger for 10 years.

Bill enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and photography.

He was a Ham Radio operator most of his life and was involved with the Fulton County Playhouse for many years.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 31st at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Kevin Kessler will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the Canton Fire Department.

Condolences

December 30th, 2022

RIP Bill. Dave Jodie an Randy sorry for your loss. We will all meet again. God Bless

December 30th, 2022

My deepest sympathy to the Burnham family in the passing of Bill. Jody & David and the entire Burnham family you all are in my prayers and thoughts during this sad time in your lives. Lorenda Spilker

December 30th, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to Anne and the Burnham family

December 30th, 2022

Our deepest sympathies to Annie, Dave, Randy, and the rest of the family. Bill was a great man and will be missed by all. Jodie & Robbin Kost

December 30th, 2022

Our condolences go out to Bill's family. He was a long time friend and always good to visit with him. May he rest in peace! God bless his loved ones.
Bill & Colleen Juraco
Canton, IL

December 30th, 2022

Bill was a great guy, a good firefighter and a good photographer. He will be missed. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

December 30th, 2022

Bill Burnham was hired by Canton Fire Department August 13, 1973 and retired December 31, 2001. He will be greatly missed.

December 30th, 2022

Dave and Randy: Bill was great guy, he loved firefighting, trains, photography, and could usually figure out any problem. I worked with him many years

December 30th, 2022

Bill’s technical contributions to live theatre were way ahead of their time. I had the pleasure of working with Bill at the Fulton County Playhouse and The Public Theatre in Peoria. He was kind, caring, funny, and talented. He never failed to make me laugh. Truly a good soul and I cherish his memory. Carol Davis

December 30th, 2022

Sorry for your loss. He was an excellent firefighter and photographer. Rest in peace Bill.

December 30th, 2022

Sorry for your loss. He was an excellent firefighter and photographer. Rest in peace Bill.
Deb Wade

December 30th, 2022

Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I can remember Bill taking pictures at the Fulton county Fair. Tommy and Pam Trone

December 30th, 2022

Our prays for Bill & his family, Mike & Debbie Elam

December 31st, 2022

He will be missed he was a nice guy...r.i.p. prayers for family

December 31st, 2022

We are so sorry, Annie. Condolences to all of your family. Wendell & Alice Clanin

December 31st, 2022

We are so sorry, Annie. Condolences to all of your family. Wendell & Alice Clanin

December 31st, 2022

We were so sorry to hear of this ! Gene & Connie Lockard

December 31st, 2022

Annie so sorry to hear of Bills passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Lisa Bucher

December 31st, 2022

Sorry for Bill's passing!

December 31st, 2022

Sending thoughts and prayers to Ann, David, and Randy and family. Know he’s out of pain now and can now rest. He was a nice guy who helped many.🙏
Marla Mayall

January 1st, 2023

All of our sympathy- Bill was a wonderful photographer and created special memories for many at the Fulton County Fair. We will miss him. Bob and Mina Havens and family

January 1st, 2023

Annie so very sorry for the loss of your husband

January 2nd, 2023

Bill was a great guy. He and I hired on the fire department at almost the same time. As It turns out I think I worked more with him than anyone else. The thing I most remember about Bill was that he did not talk ill of anyone. I will always have good memories of Bill.

January 2nd, 2023

Bill was, in many respects, my closest friend during my school years. Life got in the way and went in different directions but when we got together it was like no time had passed. My deep condolences.

January 2nd, 2023

Bill bailed me out many times when I worked for the Ledger.
He will be missed by Glenna and me.

January 5th, 2023

Dear Annie and Family, we send our sympathy and prayers at Bill's passing. May Jesus surround you with His comfort and peace that passes understanding. Diane & Garry