Obituaries

May 4, 2025

Howard Tommy Oliver , age 6, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 2:13 pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family.

Howard was born on January 28, 2019, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Breece Oliver and Olivia Rogers....

Apr 30, 2025

Vera Blackwell , age 85, of Effingham, Illinois and formerly of Iola passed away peacefully at 7:53 am Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Willowbrook Memory Support Residences of Effingham in Effingham, Illinois.

Vera was born on October 11, 1939, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of David and Susan (Whetstone) Price. She married Harry Blackwell...

Apr 15, 2025

James “Jim” Timmons age 93 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday April 15, 2025.  He was born on March 5, 1932 in Superior, WI the son of the late Cleo and Louise (nee Ford) Timmons.  Jim was a veteran of The United States Air Force serving in Korea.  Jim was married to Lois Timmons and she preceded...

Apr 11, 2025

John Nils Green , age 64, a much-loved brother, son, uncle and cousin, often called "Johnny," took his last breath at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia at 4:11 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, after a battle with recurring respiratory disease.

He was known for his good will, quirky sense of humor, love and concern...

Mar 29, 2025

Beverley Joan Hembree , age 85, of Louisville, Illinois passed away at 4:00 am, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Axiom Healthcare of Flora.

Beverley was born on December 7, 1939, in rural Louisville, the daughter of Louis Richard and Laura Sue (Mefford) Hembree.

Beverley lived a life filled with both independence and...

Mar 22, 2025

Roger Dee McKinney , age 60, of Iola, Illinois, passed away at 7:58 pm, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Born on June 10, 1964, in Salem, Illinois the son of Delbert Dean and Betty (Bishop) McKinney. Roger was united in marriage to Melanie Ingram on October...

Mar 8, 2025

Lonnie Lee Harrington , age 46, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home at 8:58 on the morning of Saturday, March 8, 2025.

On June 22, 1978, Lonnie was born as the son of David "Tom" and Constance J. (Hinkle-Montgomery) Harrington in Olney, Illinois. Lonnie was united in marriage to Rachel Donoho on...

Mar 6, 2025

Charity Alice Thompson , age 92, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away at 12:47 am, Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Greentree Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

Charity was born October 17, 1932, in Bible Grove, Illinois, the daughter of Noah and Lillian (Harmon) Lewis. Charity was united in marriage to Donald...

Mar 5, 2025

Mary Francis Stanford , age 66 of Louisville, Illinois passed away, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

Mary was born October 4 th 1958, to Jack and Gail McComas in Redondo Beach, California. She moved to Maui, Hawaii where she met Ronald Stanford, and they married in 2003.

Mar 5, 2025

Patricia Ann Williams , 83, of Salem and formerly of Kinmundy, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2025, at her home in Salem, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on Nov. 25, 1941, in Kinmundy, the daughter of Ray and Mable (Keen) Olden.

Pat lived in many places in...

Feb 27, 2025

Joyce Petersen , 78, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at her home.

She was born on February 28, 1946, in Pana, Illinois, the daughter of Bruce and Pauline (McCullum) VanHouten.

Joyce graduated from Clay City High School in 1964 and from Sparks College of Business in Shelbyville. She...

Feb 15, 2025

Clifford Neal Willison, age 67, of Bible Grove, Illinois passed away at 8:55 pm, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Clifford was born on May 22, 1957, in Effingham, Illinois the son of Robert Dale and Betty Lou (Zink) Willison. Clifford was a life long farmer farming with his dad...

Feb 8, 2025

Patricia Fay Krutsinger , age 84, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 12:55 pm, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Salem, Illinois.

Patricia was born on June 15, 1940, in Marion County, Illinois the daughter of Hazel "Krutsinger" Pitman. Pat loved to spend time with her family and was deeply cared for...

Jan 5, 2025

Dorothy Heiden , age 95 of Flora, Illinois and formerly of Louisville passed away peacefully at 8:16 am, Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Axiom Healthcare of Flora.

Dorothy was born to Charles W. and Louise K (Bergmann) Heiden on March 20, 1929, in Clay County at the family home.

Dorothy cherished her...

Jan 5, 2025

Thomas Lee "Tom" Swift , age 60, a lifelong resident of Alma, Illinois, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Tom was born the youngest son of Ron and Sue Swift of Alma on December 15, 1964. Tom was the youngest of his siblings, Marsha Swift,Ronda Yates, and Russell Swift all...

Dec 28, 2024

Rosalyn Ann Uphold, age 84, of Kinmundy, Illinois was the daughter of Charles W. Lowe and Lenora Doolen Lowe, born January 12, 1940, in rural Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois at home. Went to be with her Lord at 12:12 pm, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Helia Healthcare of Salem. She graduated from Kinmundy-Alma High School. In high school...

Dec 24, 2024

Mark L. VanDyke , age 70, of Yorkville, IL, passed away on December 24, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on May 23, 1954, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Ward L. and Helen (Hall) VanDyke. Mark was a 1972 graduate of North Clay High School in Louisville, Illinois, a 1974...

Dec 20, 2024

Harry Valentine O’Dell, age 88, of Flora and formerly of Louisville, passed away at 7:45 pm, Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Axiom Healthcare of Flora. Harry was born at their family home in rural Louisville on October 28, 1936, the son of Leland Valentine and Bessie Lucille (Abel) O’Dell. Harry spent most of his working life working with...

Dec 7, 2024

Heaven received a new angel when Mary Jo McCollum, age 96, of Louisville passed away at 5:20 am, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Axiom Gardens of Flora. She was born on October 14, 1928, in Flora, Illinois the daughter of Arlington and Carrie (Hargraves) Johnson. Mary Jo married Robert W. McCollum on April 8, 1949, in Louisville, Illinois...

Dec 4, 2024

Chris Johnson, age 88, of Hord, Illinois passed away at 3:58 am, Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in the comfort of his home in rural Hord. Chris was born on November 24, 1936, in East Carondelet, Illinois of son of Christopher and Martha (Coleman) Johnson. He married Roberta Niblack on February 12, 1955, in Jackson, Missouri, and they shared 69...