Obituaries

Mary Archibald of Gillespie

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:40:53 CST
80 year old Mary Archibald of Gillespie passed away February 17. Funeral services will be held Thursday (Feb. 23) at 11:30am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be in Gillespie cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 9:30am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Doris Austwick of Carlinville

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 09:57:33 CST
80 year old Doris Jean Austwick of Carlinville passed away February 10. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (Feb. 14) at 10:00am at Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in New Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-7pm at the church.

Alva Bailey, Jr. of Hillsboro

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:01:08 CST
Alva Jack Bailey, Jr., 72, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, February 24. The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 3, at noon at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.

Barbara Baker of Orlando, FL

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:42:40 CST
Barbara Lynne Baker, 81, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Litchfield, passed away Friday, February 3. The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral mass will be held Thursday, February 9, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery.

Mary "Janie" Baker, formerly of Pana

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:27:44 CST
Mary Jane "Janie" Baker, 83, formerly of Pana, passed away Monday, February 13. The McCracken-Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 17, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Tower Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 1 p.m. until time of service.

Marilyn Bauman of Nokomis

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:35:51 CST
Marilyn Bauman, 88, of Nokomis, passed away Saturday, February 4. The Sutton Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 10 a.m. at South Fork United Methodist Church in rural Nokomis. Burial will be in Kettelkamp Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, February 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church.

Geraldine Becker of Jerseyville

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 09:03:12 CST
94 year old Geraldine Becker of Jerseyville passed away February 23. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Mondy (Feb. 27) at 10:00am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 4-7pm at the church. Rosary will be recited Sunday at 3:30pm. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Don Betoche of Donnellson

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:02:15 CST
Don Betoche, 88, of Donnellson, passed away Saturday, February 18. The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 25, at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Hillsboro. Friends may call Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the church.

Harold Bloome of Carlinville

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:29:31 CST
88 year old Harold "Harry" Bloome of Carlinville passed away February 16. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Feb. 18) at 11:00am at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Carlinville. Friends may call Saturday from Noon until 3:00pm at the Carlinville Elk's Lodge. An Elk's Ritual will be performed at Noon. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

Catherine Boas of Hillsboro

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:43:33 CST
Catherine (Huber) Boas, 96, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, February 1. The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 4, at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Coffeen. Friends may call Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Harold Bowman of Medora

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:31:11 CST
85 year old Harold Edwin Bowman of Medora passed away January 29. Funeral services will be held Thursday (Feb. 2) at 10:00am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Medora. Burial will be in Witt cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home. Full military rites will be coducted by the Jerseyville American Legion.

Elsie Buckley of Pana

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:04:49 CST
Elsie Mae Culberson Buckley, 78, of Pana, passed away Friday, February 10. The McCracken-Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 25, at 11 a.m. in Linwood Cemetery in Pana. Family and Friends are invited to attend a celebration of life luncheon at the United in Faith Church in Pana immediately following.

Jimmie Burgess of Brighton

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:02:55 CST
68 year old Jimmie O'Neal Burgess of Brighton passed away February 14. Funeral services will be held Friday (Feb. 17) at Noon at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in Brighton cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted by the Alton VFW.

Ronald Burns of Brighton

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:44:06 CST
61 year old Ronald Burns of Brighton passed away February 10. Funeral services will be held Monday (Feb. 13) at 1:00pm at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in Brighton cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Gary Calcari of Gillespie

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 09:08:00 CST
67 year old Gary Lee Calcari of Gillespie passed away February 5. Funeral services will be held Friday (Feb. 10) at 11:00am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. A graveside service will be held Friday at 1:00pm in Camp Butler National cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Janet Carr of Shipman

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:03:28 CST
88 year old Janet Carr of Shipman passed away February 8. A memorial service will be held Tuesday (Feb. 14) at 10:00am at Shipman United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Shipman cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Beulah Carver of Panama

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:11:02 CST
Beulah Carver, 90, of Panama, passed away Tuesday, February 7. The Perfetti Funeral Home in Panama is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 10, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Melbourene Chumley of Coffeen

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:07:22 CST
Melbourene "Jackie" Chumley, 103, of Coffeen, passed away Monday, February 20. The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 26, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery in Coffeen. Friends may call Sunday from 11 a.m. until time of service.

Harlen Cole of Carlinville

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:47:22 CST
88 year old Harlen Gene Cole of Carlinville passed away January 21. A memorial service will be held Saturday (Feb. 25) at 2:00pm at the Lifebrook Church in Bethalto. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Cole of Hillsboro

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:52:31 CST
Linda (Barton) Cole, 82, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, February 1. The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 2 p.m. at Witt Cemetery.

Doris Cook formerly from Bunker Hill

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 09:54:27 CST
88 year old Doris Jean Cook formerly from Bunker Hill passed away February 6. Funeral services will be held Friday (Feb. 10) at 11:30am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Friends may call Friday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

James Cox Sr of Shipman

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:25:14 CST
76 year old James Cox Sr. of Shipman passed away February 13. A graveside service will be held Thursday (Feb. 16) at 11:00am in St. Denis Catholic cemetey in Shipman. The Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Delores Daube of Worden

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:17:48 CST
94 year old Delores Daube of Worden passed away February 18. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (Feb.; 22) at 11:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden. Burial will be in Worden Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8pm at Williamson Funeral Home in Worden and Wednesday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church.   

Donald Dixon of Assumption

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 08:03:14 CST
Donald "Don" Dixon, 71, of Assumption, passed away Friday, February 10. The McCracken-Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. A Service of Rememberance will be held Wednesday, February 15, at noon at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Assumption. Friends may call Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of service.

Kenneth Doty of Mt Olive

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 08:56:43 CST
76 year old Kenneth Doty of Mt. Olive passed away February 2. Funeral services will be held Monday (Feb. 6) at 11:00am at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Upper Alton cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Amy East of Jerseyville

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 10:50:40 CST
44 year old Amy Kay East of Jerseyville passed away February 4. A graveside service will be held Saturday (Feb. 11) at 11:00am in Oak Grove cemetery in Jerseyville. Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.   

Brian Edrington of Wenonah

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:49:47 CST
Brian Edrington, 43, of Wenonah, passed away Sunday, February 5. The Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 9, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in King Cemetery in Irving. Friends may call Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Phyllis Elbert of Staunton

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:07:49 CST
89 year old Phyllis Elbert of Staunton passed away January 30. A Memorial Mass of Thanksgiving will be conducted Saturday (Feb. 4) at 11:00am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Staunton. Interment of cremains will be in Staunton City cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10-10:45am at the church. The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Eldridge of Girard

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:36:39 CST
69 year old Charles "Chuck" Eldridge of Girard passed away February 5. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday (Feb. 12) at 1:00pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard. Friends may call Sunday from 1:30-3:00pm at the funeral home.

Lucille Finke formerly from Worden

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:51:25 CST
95 year old Lucille Finke formerly from Worden passed away February 1. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Feb. 4) at 11:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden. Burial will be in Roselawn Memory Gardens. Friends may call Friday from 5-8p, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton and Saturday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church.

Doris Finley of Greenfield

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:58:51 CST
89 year old Doris Finley of Greenfield passed away February 19. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Friday (Feb. 17) at 10:30am at St. Michael Church in Greenfield. Burial will be in Oak Wood cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of arrangements.

Howard "Rick" Flynn of Raymond

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 08:12:18 CST
Howard "Rick" Flynn, 69, of Raymond, formerly of Litchfield, passed away Saturday, February 4. The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 11, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Warren Fogle of Litchfield

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:04:37 CST
Warren Fogle, 92, of Litchfield, passed away Tuesday, February 14. The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. A memorial will be held Saturday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Litchfield Moose Lodge.

Howard Fowler of Hillsboro

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:59:20 CST
Howard Fowler, 88, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, February 22. The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 25, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery with military rites graveside. Friends may call Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service.

Jessie Frey of Staunton

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 09:53:19 CST
102 year old Jessie Frey of Staunton passed away February 3. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (Feb. 7) at 11:00am at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Oella Fullington of Carlinville

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:47:12 CST
98 year old Oella May Fullington of Carlinville passed away January 30. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Feb. 4) at 10:30am at Zion Lutheran Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in Charity cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-7pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville.

Kathryn Gartner of Peoria

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 08:24:21 CST
Kathryn Ann Gartner, 86, of Peoria, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, February 5. The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Graveside memorial services for Kathryn and husband, Hugo, will be held Monday, February 13, at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville.

Christopher Gettings of Missouri

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 09:48:41 CST
36 year old Christopher Lee Gettings of Missouri, formerly from rural Grafton passed away February 4. Funeral services will be held Friday (Feb 10) at 11:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Noble cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Doris Graham of Coffeen

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:19:01 CST
Doris Graham, 100, of Coffeen, passed away Saturday, February 11. The Toberman-Dean Funeral Home in Coffeen is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 14, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery in Fillmore. Friends may call Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Margaret Grubb of Waggoner

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:21:54 CST
Margaret Grubb, 95, of Waggoner, passed away Thursday, February 9. The Hough Memorial Home in Farmersville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 16 at 10 a.m. at the Waggoner Christian Church. Friends may call Wednesday, February 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Dottie Hampton of Litchfield

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:25:20 CST
Dottie Hampton, 77, of Litchfield, passed away Friday, February 10. The Litchfield Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the Union Avenue Christian Church in Litchfield. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, February 17, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Byron Harbaugh Sr of Dorchester

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:59:11 CST
53 year old Byron Keith Harbaugh Sr. of Dorchester passed away January 25. A memorial service will be held Saturday (Feb. 4) at 10:00am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill.

Roger Hatcher of Girard

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:51:51 CST
69 year old Roger Lee Hatcher of Girard passed away February 21. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (Feb. 28) at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Virden. Burial will be in Girard cemetery. Friend may call Monday from 4-7pm at Davis-Anerson Funeral Home in Girard. A prayer service will be held Monday at 7pm. Military rites will be conducted graveside.

Marie Hemken of Litchfield

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 08:14:11 CST
Ena Marie Hughes Hemken, 97, of Litchfield, formerly of Witt, passed away Monday, January 30. The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Witt Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, February 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Edward Hillen of Brussels

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:12:22 CST
85 year old Edward Hillen of Brussels passed away February 12. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Thursday (Feb. 16) at 10:00am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Meppen. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8pm at Gress, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Brussels.

Vera Homa of Taylor Springs

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:48:23 CST
Vera Faye Homa, 87, of Taylor Springs, passed away Thursday, February 23. The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, February 28, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may call Tuesday from noon until time of service. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Hillsboro at a later time.

George Hough of Raymond

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:04:00 CST
George Hough, 68, of Raymond, passed away Thursday, February 16. The Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge of arrangements. Services will be held Saturday, March 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Living Center in Raymond.

Michael Hough of Raymond

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:53:23 CST
Michael Hough, 63, of Raymond, passed away Saturday, February 11. The Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge of arrangements. Funeral mass will be held Friday, February 17, at 10 a.m. at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Raymond. Burial will be in St. Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, February 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Judith Jackson of Forsyth

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:03:45 CST
Judith Jane "Judy" Jackson, 72, of Forsyth, passed away Monday, February 27. The McCracken-Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 4, in St. Mary's Cemetery in Assumption.

Yolanda Jolliff of Irving

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:33:32 CST
Yolanda "Yoli" Jolliff, 69, of Irving, passed away Tuesday, February 14. The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hillsboro.

Helen Jones of Delhi

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 08:54:00 CST
88 year old Helen Jones of Delhi passed away February 1. Funeral services will be held Monday (Feb. 6) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Grimes-Neeley cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 2-5pm at the funeral home.

Edward Kallal of Gibson City

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:33:54 CST
72 year old Edward Eugene Kallal of Gibson City, formerly from Jerseyville passed away February 11. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Feb. 18) at 11:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Jerome Karl of Staunton

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:51:42 CST
79 year old Jerome Karl of Staunton passed away February 13. A memorial service will be held Tuesday (Feb. 21) at 7:00pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Friends may call Tuesday from 4:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Hilda Kinsey of Pana

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:23:27 CST
Hilda Kinsey, 102, of Pana, passed away Wednesday, February 8. The McCracken-Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 18, at noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pana. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church.

James Konneker of Carlinville

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 08:50:14 CST
77 year old James Konneker of Carlinville passed away February 1. Funeral services will be held Sunday (Feb. 5) at 1:00pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Rural cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 4-7pm at the funeral home. Military honors will be conducted by the Carlinville American Legion.

Hope Korunka of Benld

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:06:54 CST
60 year old Hope Korunka of Benld passed away February 2. A memorial service will be held Saturday (Feb. 11) at 2:00pm at Community of Christ Church in Sawyerville. The Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Esther Kreevich of Litchfield

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:41:52 CST
97 year old Esther Elizabeth Kreevich of Litchfield, formerly from Granite City passed away February 21. Funeral services will be held Friday (Feb. 24) at 2:00pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 1:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

George Lacy of Gillespie

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:57:03 CST
100 year old George Lacy of Gillespie passed away February 8. Funeral mass will be conducted Saturday (Feb. 11) at 11:00am at Saints Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.

Mary Lair of Virden

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:47:12 CST
93 year old Mary Lair of Virden passed away February 12. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (Feb. 15) at 10:30am at Grace Southern Baptist Church in Virden. Burial will be in Girard cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-7:30pm at the church. The Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden is in charge of arrangements.

Daniel Lazarides of Carlinville

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:04:12 CST
61 year old Daniel Lee Lazarides of Carlinville passed away January 26. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday (Feb. 11) from 1-3pm at Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville.

Helen Ligus of Nutwood

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:48:50 CST
92 year old Helen Marie Ligus of Nutwood passed away February 17. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (Feb. 21) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Fieldon cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Durrel Malloy of Coffeen

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:39:26 CST
Durrel Malloy, 85, of Coffeen, passed away Sunday, February 5. The Toberman-Dean Funeral Home in Coffeen is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 8, at 11 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church in Coffeen. Burial will be in Olive Hill Cemetery with military rites graveside. Friends may call Tuesday, February 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

June Martin of Mt Olive

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:12:23 CST
98 year old June Martin of Mt. Olive passed away January 31. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Feb. 4) at 1:00pm at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Mt. Olive City cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from Noon until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Richard McCuen of Medora

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 08:51:28 CST
83 year old Richard McCuen of Medora passed away February 13. Funeral services will be held Monday (Feb. 20) at 11:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park. Friends may call Sunday from 3-7pm at the funeral home.

Beulah McLaughlin of Carlinville

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:04:15 CST
96 year old Beulah McLaughlin of Carlinville passed away January 28. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Feb. 4) at 11:00am at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in Mayfield Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Meyer of Litchfield

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:46:16 CST
Kenneth Meyer, 76, of Litchfield, passed away Wednesday, February 1. The Litchfield Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 6, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may call Monday from 2 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Charlotte Milligan of Naperville

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:41:11 CST
Charlotte Milligan, 84, of Naperville, formerly of Litchfield, passed away Wednesday, February 1. The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 4, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Galum Presbyterian Cemetery in Pinckneyville on Sunday, February 5, at 3 p.m. Friends may call Saturday from noon until time of service at the funeral home.

Paul Morgan of Litchfield

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:40:59 CST
Paul Morgan, 71, of Litchfield, passed away Sunday, January 29. The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 4, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Litchfield. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, February 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the church.

Lucille Murphy of Farmersville

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:52:12 CST
Lucille Murphy, 91, of Farmersville, passed away Thursday, February 2. The Bramley Funeral Home in Divernon is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 11, at 10 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, ELCA in Farmersville. Burial will be in Morrisonville Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, February 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church.

Ellen Niehaus of Litchfield

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 07:02:54 CST
Ellen Niehaus, 81, of Litchfield, passed away Saturday, February 4. The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 8, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, February 7, from 3 to 8 p.m.

Rachel Oary of Pana

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:56:56 CST
Rachel Eileen Oary, 89, of Pana, passed away Monday, February 20. The McCracken-Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 24, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Patricia Olquin of Girard

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 09:03:21 CST
69 year old Patricia Olquin of Girard passed away February 2. Funeral services will be held Monday (Feb. 6) at Noon at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be in Virden cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Francis Pernicka of Staunton

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:16:37 CST
Francis "Bonnie" Pernicka of Staunton passed away February 7. A graveside service will be held Thursday (Feb. 16) at 10:00am in the Tine Sawyer cemetery in Dorchester. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.

Genevieve Phillip of Hardin

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:55:53 CST
96 year old Genevieve Phillip of Hardin passed away February 24. Funeral mass will be conducted Tuesday (Feb. 28) at 10:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Meppen. Burial will be in St. Joseph cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5-7pm at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Brussels.

Brent Pinkston of Butler

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:10:25 CST
Brent Pinkston, 57, of Butler, formerly of Raymond, passed away Saturday, February 18. The Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 28, at 10 a.m. at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Raymond. Burial will be in St. Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, February 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the church.

Lois Pitchford of Jerseyville

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:21:41 CST
91 year old Lois Rosemary Pitchford of Jerseyville passed away February 9. Funeral services will be held Thursday (Feb. 16) at 11:30am at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 10:30am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Dorothy Preston of Jerseyville

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:36:25 CST
75 year old Dorothy Preston of Jerseyville passed away January 30. Funeral services will be held Friday (Feb. 3) at 10:00am at the Gospel Assembly Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Glen Pruiett of Brighton

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:11:05 CST
63 year old Glen "Curt" Pruiett of Brighton passed away February 9. A memorial service will be held Tuesday (Feb. 14) at 7:00pm at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Friends may call Tuesday from 6:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Sharon Pryor of Mt Olive

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:44:25 CST
60 year old Sharon Kay Pryor of Mt. Olive passed away February 21. Funeral services will be held Friday (Feb. 24) at 12:30pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Burial will be in Benild cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 11:30am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Anna Rainey of Carlinville

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:54:28 CST
91 year old Anna Marie Ruyle Rainey of Carlinville passed away January 24. A visitation will be held Saturday (Feb. 4) from 9-11am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Private burial will be in Rural cemetery.

Russell Ramey of Litchfield

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 09:57:44 CST
84 year old Russell William Ramey of Litchfield, formerly from Carlinville passed away January 30. A graveside service will be held Tuesday (Feb. 7) in Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Carlinville. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Releford of Hettick

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:04:21 CST
83 year old Richard Nelson Releford of Hettick passed away February 24. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (Feb. 28) at 2:00pm at Cross Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in Hettick cemetery. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home iin Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

Peggy Rittenhouse of Alton

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:59:46 CST
62 year old Peggy Rittenhouse of Alton passed away February 22. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (Feb. 28) at 10:00am at the Charity Christian Center in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Hazel Rummer of Staunton

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 09:57:41 CST
91 year old Hazel Rummer of Staunton passed away January 31. Funeral services will be held Friday (Feb. 10) at Noon at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Elsie May Sarver of Herrick

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:29:26 CST
Elsie May Sarver, 84, of Herrick, passed away Tuesday, February 14. The McCracken-Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 18, at 1 p.m. at Herrick Baptist Church. Burial will be in Myers Cemetery in Herrick. Friends may call Saturday from noon until time of service at the church.

John Scifers of Girard

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:07:00 CST
59 year old John "Hippie" Scifers of Girard passed away January 26. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Friday (Feb. 3) from 4-6pm at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Girard. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1:00pm at the Iron Sled Motorcycle Club in Nilwood.

April Sebeshak of Coffeen

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 08:41:51 CST
35 year old April Sebeshak of Coffeen passed away February 14. Funeral services will be held Monday (Feb. 20) at 11:00am at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Holy Trinity cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8pm at the funeral home.

Ada Short of Jerseyville

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:57:40 CST
89 year old Ada Wilkinson Short of Jerseyville passed away February 24. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (March 1) at 10:00am at First Assembly of God Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Ronnie Slayden of Bunker Hill

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:37:09 CST
75 year old Ronnie Slayden of Bunker Hill passed away February 18. Funeral services will be held Thursday (Feb. 24) at 10:00am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Hand cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Edna Stanfield of Carlinville

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:44:00 CST
82 year old Edna Stanfield of Carlinville passed away January 31. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Feb. 4) at 10:00am at Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in New Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-6pm at the church. A prayer service will be held Friday at 3:45pm. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

Dale Street of Litchfield

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:14:25 CST
Dale Street, 77, of Litchfield, passed away Wednesday, February 8. The Litchfield Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will be held Monday, February 13, at 2:30 p.m. a Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield.

Alicia Strieker of Breese

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 08:17:42 CST
Alicia Strieker, 46, of Breese, passed away Tuesday, February 7. The Moss Funeral Home in Breese is in charge of arrangements. Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, February 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese. Friends may call Friday, February 10, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Alicia was the wife of former Litchfield Superintendent Jeff Strieker.

Frances Stults of Carlinville

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:00:48 CST
91 year old Frances Graham Stults of Carlinville passed away February 7. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Feb. 11) at 11:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Shiloh cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Edith Swisher of Shipman

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 08:59:36 CST
79 year old Edith Swisher of Shipman passed away February 2. A memorial service will be held Monday (Feb. 6) at 11:00am in the Shipman Community Center. The Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Thole of Highland

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:07:12 CST
Doris Thole, 95, of Highland, passed away Tuesday, February 21. The Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Allen Tinsman of Litchfield

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:16:48 CST
Allen Tinsman, 90, of Litchfield, passed away Friday, February 10. The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. A prayer service will be held Tuesday, February 14, at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Ida Umek of Panama

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 08:08:37 CST
Ida Umek, 92, of Panama, passed away Monday, February 6. The Perfetti Funeral Home in Panama is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 9, at 10 a.m. at Union Cemetery in Panama. There will be no visitation.

Harry Walker of Worden

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:05:47 CST
56 year old Harry John Walker of Worden passed away February 9. A graveside service will be held Friday (Feb. 17) at 1:00pm in Jefferson Barracks National cemetery in St. Louis. Friends may call Friday from 9-11am at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton.

Gertrude Wallace of Alton

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:05:19 CST
Gertrude "Ann" Wallace, 94, of Alton, passed away Friday, February 24. The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at Abundant Life Community Church in Alton. Burial will be in Upper Alton Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, February 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Reta Wallace of Grafton

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:40:26 CST
97 year old Reta Wallace of Grafton passed away February 20. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Feb. 25) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park. Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Dolores Weis of Jerseyville

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 08:59:57 CST
90 year old Dolores Weis of Jerseyville passed away February 20. A graveside service will be held Monday (Feb. 27) at 1:00pm at the New Bethlehem cemetery in St. Louis. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

William White of Worden

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:40:43 CST
86 year old William White of Worden passed away February 8. Funeral services will be held Monday (Feb. 13) at 11:00am at the River of Life Church in Worden. Burial will be in Worden City cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. Military rites will be conducted graveside. The Williamson Funeral Home in Worden is in charge of arrangements.

Lowell Wite of Virden

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:44:29 CST
75 year old Lowell "Pete" Wite of Virden passed away February 22. Funeral services will be held Saturday (Feb. 25) at 10:00am at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be in Virden cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Florence Wohlert of Gillespie

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:51:36 CST
95 year old Florence May Wohlert of Gillespie, formerly from Worden passed away February 10. A graveside service will be held Wednesday (Feb. 15) at 1:30pm in the Worden City cemetery. The Williamson Funeral Home in Worden is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Woolsey of Fieldon

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:53:26 CST
70 year old Ronald Christy Woolsey of Fieldon passed away February 12. Funeral services will be held Friday (Feb. 17) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Kane cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.