Obituaries

Loren Kuhring

August 10, 2025

Loren Edward Kuhring, age 76, of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 1:17 pm, Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his home in Effingham.

He was born on May 1, 1949, in Dieterich, Illinois, the son of Loren W. and Avis May (Hamilton) Kuhring. 

After graduating high school, Loren joined the U.S. Army on April 2, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri. He served his country honorably,...

Roger Heitman

August 3, 2025

Roger Leroy Heitman, age 78, of Mason, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 9:42 pm, Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Roger was born on December 17, 1946, the son Loneus E. and Ruth V. (Schmidt) Heitman. He married Regina Evans on December 19, 1975, in Friendsville, Illinois and they shared 49 years together.

Roger...

Marcia Jones

August 1, 2025

Marcia Lou Jones, age 76, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 12:40 am, Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Axiom Gardens of Flora in Flora, Illinois.

Marcia was born on May 12, 1949, in Mattoon, Illinois the daughter of John Wesley and Mary (Pauley) Parker.

Marcia was a fun loving, creative, and truly caring individual. She liked reading books, playing board and...

Keith Kessler

July 26, 2025

Harold "Keith" Kessler, age 92, of Louisville and formerly of Kinmundy went to be with Jesus at 3:45 am, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Flora, Illinois.

Keith was born on September 9, 1932, in Texas County, Missouri, the son of Harold and Etha Faye (Vestal) Kessler. In 1939, the extended Kessler family moved from Missouri to the Oskaloosa area for more...

Kenneth Wayne McCarty

July 19, 2025

Kenneth Wayne McCarty, age 79, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:15 pm, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side.

It was Wayne's wishes for cremation and no public services will be held at this time. The McGriff Funeral Home in Kinmundy is honored to be entrusted with the family's care and the...

Doris Griffith

July 17, 2025

Doris V. Griffith, age 82 of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 5:05 pm, Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her home in Flora.

Born on September 6, 1942, in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Joe Billy and C. Faun (Grogan) Harned. She married Jerry L. Griffith on July 20, 1962, in Salem, Illinois and they shared nearly 55 years of marriage...

Jimmie Waller

July 4, 2025

Jimmie A. Waller, age 65, of Louisville, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home in Louisville on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Jimmie was born in Mattoon, Illinois, on February 24, 1960, the son of Vern Lee and Judith Ann (Boyd) Waller.

For the majority of his career, Jimmie worked as a truck driver for Mid Illinois Concrete. His profession not only provided...

Kenneth Albert

June 28, 2025

Kenneth Loren Albert, age 76, of Salem, Illinois, passed away at 12:04 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his home in rural Salem with his loving family by his side. 

Kenneth was born on January 30, 1949, in Salem, Illinois the son of Loren and Emogene (Caldwell) Albert. He was united in marriage to Daisy McElyea on June 3, 1967, at the Givens...

Nancy Kincaid

June 21, 2025

Nancy Faye Kincaid, age 76, of Holland, Michigan passed away at 6:56 pm, Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Freedom Village in Holland, Michigan.

Nancy was born in Flora, Illinois, to Jack and Olive (Schroeder) Mitchell who preceded her in death. She grew up in the small Illinois prairie town of Louisville with brother, Jerry Mitchell (deceased); sister, Jeane (Edwin) Robertson...

Thomas Greenwood

June 11, 2025

Thomas Allen Greenwood, age 69 of Flora, Illinois passed away peacefully at 9:11 am, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Tom was born on October 19, 1955 to Rolla "Shug" and Nora (Flexter) Greenwood, in Flora Community Hospital. Thomas grew up in flora and built a beautiful and successful life. Tom was preceded in death...

Jackie Walker

June 9, 2025

Jackie Vernon "Jake" Walker, age 81, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 am, Monday, June 9, 2025, in Flora, Illinois.

Jake was born on April 15, 1944, in Bible Grove, Illinois the son of Noble and Flossie (Pierce) Walker. He married Arilla Coble on April 8, 1967, at Old Union Church of Christ and they shared 58 years of marriage.

Throughout...

Darla Murphy

June 5, 2025

Darla Jean Murphy, age 58, of Louisville, Illinois passed away peacefully at 2:19 am, Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side.

Born on October 22, 1966, in Terre Haute, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Harold and Phyllis (Martin) Sutherlin. Throughout her life, Darla exemplified strength, passion, and dedication, always approaching every challenge...

Paula Clayton

May 29, 2025

Paula J. Clayton, age 72, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Cisne Rehab and Healthcare in Cisne, Illinois.

She was born January 4, 1953, in Flora, Illinois, to Max and Janet Taylor. Paula graduated from Flora Township High School in 1971, and she graduated from Olney Central College with an Associate's degree...

Grace Fitzwater

May 24, 2025

Grace Elizabeth Fitzwater, age 8, of Kinmundy, Illinois passed at 4:33 pm, Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri with her loving family by her side.

Grace was born on April 2, 2017 in Mount Vernon, Illinois the daughter of Jesse and Emilee (Walker) Fitzwater. Grace's vibrant spirit touched everyone she knew....

Mabel Cowger

May 24, 2025

Mabel Mae Cowger, age 91, of Ingraham, Illinois passed away peacefully at 1:35 pm, Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Axiom Healthcare of Flora.

Mabel was born on August 7, 1933, the daughter of Elijah J. and Orie (Bryant) Kepley on the family farm near Ingraham. After high school Mabel worked for the Farm Bureau in Newton, then had...

Robin Gill

May 21, 2025

Robin Ray Gill, age 64, of Clay City, Illinois passed away at 3:10 pm, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Rob was born on August 18, 1960, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Eldon Gerald and Betty (Colclasure) Gill. He spent much of his working career as a heavy equipment operator for IUOE...

Emmanuel Whelchel

May 16, 2025

Emmanuel Lee Whelchel, age 77, of Kinmundy, Illinois passed away at 11:58 am, Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Helia Healthcare of Salem, in Salem, Illinois.

He was born on May 7, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois, to Freeman Emmanuel and Lydia (Batson) Whelchel.



A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Emmanuel honorably served his country during...

Virginia Glover

May 13, 2025

Virginia Mae Glover, age 82, of Louisville, Illinois passed away peacefully at 7:39 pm, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born September 20, 1942, in Iola, Illinois, to Herman and Nellie (Mears) Jones, Virginia's life was a testament to her unwavering faith, adventurous spirit, and deep love for family.

Virginia married John...

Howard Tommy Oliver

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.

Howard's short life was filled with an...

Vera Blackwell

April 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...