Obituaries

June Elaine Edwards

March 13th, 1945 – March 10th, 2023

June Elaine Edwards, 77, of Rushville, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was born March 13, 1945 in Pontiac, IL, to William and Hazel (Hamilton) Ziehr. She married Golden Edwards, Jr. on March 11, 1962 in Dwight, IL. Golden preceded June in death on May 20, 2013.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and an infant granddaughter, Raegan Lee Farr.

She is survived by her 3 daughters, Janet Detrick (husband Dale), Jackie Gilson (partner Jeff Dowson), Jennie Mulder (husband Rob), her grandchildren: April Hardy (husband Brian), Jared Gilson (partner Jennifer Leonhard), Amanda Farr (husband Randy), Erica Cheatham (husband Calvin), Kelsey and Matthew Mulder, her great grandchildren: Carlene, Reece and Ryder Farr, Kyler, Eric, Riley, and CJ Cheatham, Emily, Holly, Matthew and Brooklynn Hardy, and her sister, Inez Kay Rowcliffe.

June was a homemaker while her children were growing up, as well as a member of the Browning Grade School PTO and a 4-H Club Leader. She later owned and operated Kountry Expressions in Astoria, IL where she did sewing and alterations for many throughout the area. She volunteered at the Browning Senior Center, the Rushville Help Center and the Schuyler County Food Basket. She was a frequent supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Schuyler County Humane Society. She was also a member of the Sheldon’s Grove United Methodist Church.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 18th from 1-3 pm at the Browning Senior Center in Browning, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Schuyler County Food Basket or the Schuyler County Humane Society.

Condolences

March 13th, 2023

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Deb Park

March 13th, 2023

So sorry for your loss.Cathy Clark and family

March 13th, 2023

Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Thinking of you all. Tim & Vicki Phillips

March 13th, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Donna J. Boyd

March 13th, 2023

Oh so very sorry to hear this
She will be remembered fondly
Thoughts & prayers for all of you
AVON Lady Bev Taylor & family

March 13th, 2023

So sorry for your loss, prayers going out for the family at this time. Debbie Korte and family.

March 13th, 2023

I am very sorry to hear of June's passing. Comfort to you girls.

March 13th, 2023

So sorry for your loss, Your family will be in my thoughts.

March 13th, 2023

Our family wishes to say how sorry we are to hear of your loss. We will always remember how much fun we had on our visit and how many apple fritters we enjoyed. Hugs and prayers of comfort. Mike and Bonnie Barga and sons

March 13th, 2023

So sorry to hear of June's passing. Tommy and Pam Trone

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your family loss. Ann Robinson Abbot

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Janey Ford

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. June was such a special lady! Jodie & Robbin Kost

March 14th, 2023

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March 14th, 2023

Had the pleasure of volunteering with June at the Food Basket. She was always busy and community minded. Terry Dodds

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Dr Naff

March 15th, 2023

I spent a lot of time as a child roaming the aisles of June’s shop! I’d hang out at the insurance agency until I got bored and then I’d make my rounds to Rosie and June. She’d give me patterns or teach me how to sew quick little items. She was always glad to see me and always made me feel welcome! I am so sorry for your loss. -Lindy (Bair) Schenk

March 15th, 2023

So sorry for the loss of your mother
Condolences to all of you families in this sad time... She was very special to all our families. MARVIN Marilyn Biesenthal n family

March 15th, 2023

Such a kind lady! Lifting your family in prayers. Cindy Chaffin

March 15th, 2023

Sorry for your loss! June was always so sweet and altered my prom dresses. I always enjoyed our conversations.