R. Kline Laird
Canton -R. Kline Laird, 89, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at OSF St Francis Hospital in Peoria. He was born on January 26, 1933 in Canton to Dewey and Doris (Keown) Laird. He married Marilyn J. Walsh on August 4, 1956 in Canton. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2018. Also preceding him in death is his father Dewey, mother Doris Schuck, step father, Paul Schuck and one brother, Larry Laird. Surviving are his children, Greg (Jill) Laird of Aurora, CO, Julie Laird of Canton, Kathy (John) Rosich of Avon, IN, Kelly (Brian) Dougherty of LaPlata, MD, nine grandchildren, Scot Powers, Eric (Jill Romine) Powers, Kelsey (Paulo Gonzalez) Laird, Kristen (Warren) Race, Nathan Rosich, Katelyn Rosich, Megan Rosich, Justin Siders, Jason Siders, three step grandchildren, Molly (Josh) Reddell, Morgan Dougherty, Briana Dougherty, one brother, Allan Laird of IN and ten great-grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and then graduated from Western Illinois University. He went to work for International Harvester and later for Country Companies. He lastly worked for Caterpillar Tractor for 29 years retiring in 1995. He was a member of St Mary's Catho...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
Church where he served as a Lector and a member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteered at their dinners. He was an avid Cubs fan and attended spring training for many years. He enjoyed golfing and bridge. A special memory of his was his trip on the Honor Flight. Kline was a very social person and he never met a stranger. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton from 5-7 pm with a recitation of the rosary at 7 pm. A funeral service Mass will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 10 am, at St Mary's Catholic Church in Canton. Burial with military honors will be held at St Joseph Cemetery in Canton with a lunch served at the church following. Memorials can be made to St Mary's Food Pantry or St Mary's Church. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
