Reba Edwards, 71 of Springfield, met the embrace of her Heavenly Father on July 24, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Reba is survived by her husband, Lyndell Edwards; her daughter, Ramae Edwards; and her two grandchildren, James Fridley and Nova Fridley. Reba was preceded in death by Hugh Campbell and Reba (Arnold) Campbell. She […]

Mary Elizabeth Tinsman, 94 of Litchfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center. She was born on June 8, 1929, in Litchfield, a daughter of William and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Weir. She graduated from Litchfield Community High School with the class of 1948. She and Allen […]

SGT 1st Class Gregory “Greg” Lee Strong, 55 of Brookport, formerly of Litchfield, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, in Tuscola, IL. Greg was born on August 25, 1967, in Waukegan, IL, a son of Gary and Patricia Whitson Strong. Greg graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1985. Greg joined the […]

Robert (Bob) Remmert passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Liberty Village in Maryville. Bob was born on December 7, 1935, in Mt. Olive to Raymond and Louise Remmert. Bob grew up Benld and graduated from Benld High School in 1953. Bob attended Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1957 with a major in zoology and […]

Linda Ellen Burgard, 73 of Staunton, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at The Bradford Place in Swansea. She was born on April 19, 1950, in Peoria, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Wassi.   Linda worked as a custodian and bus driver in the Staunton School District in Staunton for […]

Cole Brandon Turner, 40 of Brighton, died at his residence on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 9:55 a.m. He was born on August 15, 1982, in Alton to Cole Ward Turner and Valerie Bloodworth Shupenus.  He married Brandie J. (Feezel) Turner on May 25, 2007, in Madison County.  He was a contractor.  He is survived by […]

Marybeth Loveless, 100 of Gillespie, died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 2:40 p.m. She was born on January 3, 1923, in Gillespie to Louis and Bertha Louise (Gray) Archibald. She married Vernon Robert Loveless Sr. on October 19, 1945, in Gillespie. He preceded her in death on December 23, 1986. She […]

Helen Elaine (Hayes) Corbin, 59 of Gillespie, took her last earthly breath surrounded by her loved ones at 2:00 a.m. on July 20, 2023, after a courageous multi-year battle with breast cancer. Helen was born on March 24, 1964, to Richard Hayes and Helen (Noel) Hayes on the couch of their home in Wilsonville.   After graduating […]

David G. Osterbuhr, 77 of Livingston, passed away at 11:03 AM on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra. He was born on Monday, June 3, 1946, in New Douglas, Illinois.  He was the son of the late George and Leona (Schilling) Osterbuhr. Dave married Maureen Trettenero, his best friend and the love […]

Wilma Joyce Williams, 90 of Litchfield, passed away in her home at 10:10 a.m., on Friday, July 21, 2023. She was born on August 6, 1932, in Butler, a daughter of Lester and Ruth (Seybert) Chaplin. She graduated Hillsboro High School with the Class of 1950. She married Nathan H. Williams on March 22, 1953, […]

Dorothy J. Smith, 86 of Staunton, passed away at 1:41 AM on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at her residence in Staunton. She was born on December 16, 1936, in Mortons Gap, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Delmas E. and Clara Grace (Cotton) Shanks.  She was married to Carl V. “Buss” Smith on October 9, 1953, […]

Charles Willis Agee, 80 of Staunton, died at Alhambra Care Center, Alhambra on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 5:56 a.m. He was born on October 23, 1942, in Fort Gordon, GA to Charles H. Agee and Jewell McCord Agee.  He married Edna Eva “Polly” Agee. He was a surveyor. Charles was a veteran of the US Army.  […]

Gail Alexander Welte passed away on July 16, 2023. She was born on February 9, 1943, in Litchfield. Gail brought joy and warmth to everyone she encountered throughout her life.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Lucy Alexander, father of children and first husband, Ron Marinelli, and her adopted daughter, Shirl Wade.   Gail leaves behind a family she […]

Julene Sue Lienard, 65 of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 4:30 pm. She was born on September 16, 1957, in Litchfield to Jule Lienard and Virginia Shroyer Lienard.  She was an administrative assistant for CGS Administration. Julene was a graduate of Gillespie High School, University of Illinois in […]

Marjorie (Fraser) Parnell passed away on July 13, 2023, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield. Services will be held at Plummer Funeral Services on July 18 at 11:00 with burial at Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Honey Bend. Visitation will be held two hours before service. Marjorie was born in Litchfield on November 19, 1927, a daughter […]

Daisy Dustmann, 93 of Staunton, passed away at 10:33 AM on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Illinois.  She was born on January 18, 1930, in Worden, the daughter of the late Richard and Flora (Heinemeier) Sandbach. She was married to Melvin C. Dustmann on July 8, 1950, and he passed away […]

Rose Mary Hemphill, 95 of Sawyerville, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center, Staunton on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 7:20 p.m.  She was born on February 4, 1928, in Sawyerville to Michael Saric and Anna Yurkovich Saric.  She married Clarence E. Hemphill on April 19, 1947, in Benld.  He preceded her in death on […]

Victor Donald Strubberg, 87 of Plainview, passed away on Sunday evening July 9, 2023, with his family by his side at his residence in Plainview. Don was born on June 21, 1936, in Washington, MO, a son of Victor and Elona Kampen Strubberg. Don proudly served our country in the US Navy. On July 20, […]

Gloria Alice Acuncius, 94 of Bunker Hill, died at Community Memorial Hospital, Staunton on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 7:25 a.m. She was born on April 30, 1929, in Bethalto to Lennis Gray and Alvita Brummer Gray.  She married Roger Acuncius on July 9, 1948, in Edwardsville. He preceded her in death on September 15, […]

Harold N. Heigert, 93 of Staunton, passed away at 11:13 AM on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his residence in Staunton. He was born on March 28, 1930, in Staunton, the son of the late Benjamin and Frances (Dietz) Heigert. He married Loretta Mlekush on September 27, 1958, in Vandalia and she survives. Harold was employed […]