McLean, IL – Leo “Gus” A. Canfield, III, 80, of McLean, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
Graveside Memorial Services for Gus will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at McLean Cemetery. Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate.
Leo A. Canfield, III, was born February 14, 1946, in Bloomington, the son of Leo A. and Mary Nell Twomey Canfield, II. He was united in marriage to Linda S. Hoskins on May 10, 1990. She survives.
Gus is also survived by three step-sons, Scott (Kellie) Larson, Craig Larson, and Jay (Kimberly) Larson; and six grandchildren: Noah Larson, Emma Larson, Ben Larson, Joey Larson, Miles Larson, and Audrey Larson.
Gus was a 1964 graduate of McLean-Waynesville High School and attended Lincoln College. He served in the Illinois National Guard. Gus worked in auto claims for State Farm Insurance for thirty years. He was a member of the McLean Burger-Benedict American Legion and enjoyed collected Ford memorabilia.
Memorials may be made to McLean Burger-Benedict American Legion.
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting the family.
2 Responses
My sincere condolences to the family as you go through this difficult time.
I met Gus and Linda over a car deal (surprise). They came to East Peoria to look at a Thunderbird in the Merlot color which was hard to find. We hit it off right away and traded that day for his bright red Mustang GT Conv. We went on to do much more business together over the years. Both of our Dads were car guys so we shared a lot in common. He loved collecting Ford memorabilia and I would snag things here and there that I thought might interest him. He and Linda were always so fun to sit and talk to. I always thought Linda was such a pretty lady and always dressed up. I knew they were ill but I didn’t know Gus had passed until today when a friend called me to inform me. Rest easy old car guy…