Edith S. Kanouff

Edith S. Kanouff, age 78, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Mill Creek Memory Care.

She was born October 13, 1943 in Niagara Falls, the daughter of George and Maude (Mavis) McCulloch.

Edith married Richard Ray on December 31, 1968.

Edith and Richard Ray relocated with their children, from Niagara Falls, NY to Havana, IL in 1978.

She is survived by three sons Dennis (Lori) Dixon, and Devin (Angela) Dixon and Richard Ray Kanouff; six grandchildren, Haley Dixon, Darci Primm – Catarinicchia, Patrick Dixon, Chloe Usher, Veda Keppler and Bridgette Dixon; fourteen great grandchildren; one brother, David McCulloch as well as several nieces and nephews.

Edith is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Ray; both parents; two brothers, Sam and Jimmy McCulloch and one sister, Jane.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Petersburg. Edith was a cosmetologist in her later years. She enjoyed playing several instruments and decorating cakes.

Services for Edith will be private.

Burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery near Petersburg, Illinois.

Memorials can be given to Mill Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center at 3119 Ginger Creek Drive, Springfield, IL or First Christian Church in Petersburg at 210 S. 8 ^th Street, Petersburg, IL.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.