Obituaries

Irma I. Salisbury

March 18th, 1921 – September 16th, 2023

Irma I. Salisbury, 102, of Canton, died Saturday, September 16, 2023 at The Loft.

Irma was born March 18, 1921 in Summon, the daughter of Hugh and Sara (Thomas) Foutch, the youngest of ten children. She married Lyle D Salisbury March 18, 1938 in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in death November 23, 1991. She was also preceded in death by daughters Marilyn Howarter and Ruth Ellis and grandson Clay Wise.

Survivors include her daughter, Janice Poloney of Canton, seven grandchildren Teresa (Richard) Fleming of Mattoon, Patty (Bobby) Cupp of Canon City, CO, Connie (Thomas) Rossignol of Aurora, CO, Martha Howarter of Canton, Karla (Scott) Shaw of Lake Villa, Timothy (Jaclyn) Ellis of Wentzville, MO and Kimberly (Scott) Turk of Washington; eight great-grandchildren Rebecca Luken of Canon City, CO, Nicolas (Rita Marinucci) Wheeler of Brooksville, FL, Joshua (Erica) Fleming of Atwood, Jacob Shaw of Kenosha, WI, Darby (Andrew) Mittan of McHenry, Tyler and Dane Ellis of Wentzville, MO and Dashiell Turk of Washington; five great-great-grandchildren Austin (Rachel) Lambert, Abigail Luken, Amelia and Rowen Fleming and Delaney Mittan.

Irma was primarily a homemaker and seamstress. She also worked at Newberry’s and Edwards Clothing stores in Canton, IL and as a cafeteria cook at Canton High School before retiring. Irma and Lyle were avid campers who travelled throughout the area and country with the Canton Campers/Good Sams Campers. They previously resided in Minnesota in the summer and Texas in the winter. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and a “good” baseball game especially involving the Chicago Cubs. Irma enjoyed BINGO as well as any and all card games. She was an avid journalist of her life writing entries nearly every day. Irma was full of knowledge with a quick wit and a great sense of humor.

Services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Kevin Kessler will be officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN or Traditions Health Hospice in Peoria, IL.

Condolences

September 18th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Irma’s passing. I remember her and Lyle very well! BillWeime Sierra Vista Az.

September 18th, 2023

So sorry to here of Aunt Irma's passing. I will always remember her funny wit. Prayers for you Janice. Hugs. Linda (Foutch) Schneider

September 18th, 2023

Janice, Kim & Family
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Cheryl, CJ Flowers

September 19th, 2023

To The Families of Irma, l so enjoyed Irma. She certainly was a joy for me. When l gave her medicine l would mix it with pudding but l would tell l made a new recipe for a pie! She would always comment back with You forgot the sugar! Or l think you could throw that recipe away. I loved hearing her stories about her life. There are people you meet in your life and they become family. She did that to me. She will always live in my heart. She was special for sure. When she turned 102 she said Look at those balloons! Then she ask if l had ever seen anything like that. I said No. Not many people see 102. She laughed and said she was talking about the colors of the balloons! They were such bright colors. Like tye dye. I will think of her fondly forever. RIP Miss Irma. Sincerely Holly Thum

September 19th, 2023

So sorry to learn of Irma's passing. She was on Mom's mind frequently. Prayers are with you and your family.
Shirley Deary and family

September 20th, 2023

Irma was a special person and she will be missed greatly.
Sonita Siedel and Lacy Clewell

September 20th, 2023

Jan I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Gary and Chris Atkins

September 21st, 2023

Janice, sorry to hear of Aunt Irma passing. She was the last of Grandpa Howard Foutch's siblings. She was always witty and had something to say. Pamela(Foutch)Trone

September 21st, 2023

So very sorry Jan to hear that your mother has passed away! Sending many prayers to all of your family!

September 21st, 2023

So very sorry Jan to hear that your mother has passed away! Sending many prayers to all of your family! Kandy Slack