Obituaries

Evelyn Simpson

Evelyn Simpson

October 29, 2014

Evelyn Roberta Simpson, age 92, of Kinmundy, IL, passed away at 7:30 am, October 29, 2014, at her home in Kinmundy, IL. Evelyn was born July 16, 1922 in Streator, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Grace (Blain) Kimber. She was united in marriage with Roscoe E. Simpson on October 4, 1942 in La Salle County, Illinois. He preceded her...

Jose Sorto

Jose Sorto

October 27, 2014

Baby Jose Richard Sorto, of Louisville, IL, entered this world still-born at 2:00am on Monday, October 27, 2014, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Baby Jose was the son of Jose Sorto and Rosa Garcia of Louisville. He is survived by his parents, as well as his half-brothers, Manuel Garcia and Charlie Garcia of Louisville, Jorge Garcia of...

Sharon Tanner

Sharon Tanner

October 23, 2014

Sharon Marie Tanner, age 59, of Newton, IL, passed away at 1:55 pm, Thursday, October 23, 2014, at her home in Newton, IL. Sharon was born Thursday, July 28, 1955 in Flora, IL, the daughter of the late Fred Wiley and the late Vannah Wiley. She married Robert John Tanner on August 31, 1996. She was employed by AMF Manufacturing....

Carman Burr

Carman Burr

October 15, 2014

Carman Lee Burr, age 39, of Salem, IL, passed away at 9:18 am, Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at her home in Salem, IL. Carmen was born Monday, July 28, 1975 in Centerville, IL, the daughter of Roy E. Wren and the late Victoria Whelchel. She married Bobby Burr on July 30, 2002 in Salem, IL. She enjoyed her time as...

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

September 27, 2014

Lois Imogene Smith, age 93, of Louisville, IL, passed away at 9:21am, Saturday, September 27, 2014, at the Lakeland Rehabiliation & Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. Imogene was born May 03, 1921 in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Otis and Ora (Hale) Krutsinger. She was united in marriage with Enoch "Coban" Smith on November 07, 1939 in Clay...

M.G. Green

M.G. Green

September 22, 2014

M.G. "Chub" Green passed away at 11:45 pm, Monday, September 22, 2014 at his home in rural Louisville. He was born on October 20, 1924 to Sillas and Gertrude Green of rural Iola, Illinois. He served in the Navy during World War II on the minesweeper, the U.S.S. Starling. Chub married Kathleen Daugherty on May 29, 1947. They are the...

Rose Barnick

Rose Barnick

September 14, 2014

Rose Mary Barnick, 85 of Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Rose Mary was born in Rockford, graduated West High School, and moved to Burbank, California in 1957. She married Frank Barnick on September 4, 1971. They moved to Effingham in 1992, after working at Menasco for 20 years....

Donal Peavler

Donal Peavler

September 14, 2014

Donal "PJ" Peavler, age 77, of Louisville, IL, passed away at 1:35 am, Sunday, September 14, 2014, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, IL. PJ was born Thursday, May 6, 1937, the son of the late Oren and late Neva (Blair) Peavler. He married Virginia (Bandy) Marsh who survives in Hurricane, Utah and to that union one...

Marzella Petersen

Marzella Petersen

September 11, 2014

Marzella Delene Petersen, of Hord, IL, passed away at Clay County Hospital, on September 11, 2014, at 2:45 pm. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Marzella was born August 23, 1926, in Urbana, IL. She was the daughter of Otto and Lottie (Smith) Willis. She married Edward Petersen, March 5, 1943. He preceded her in death on...

Joseph Hartman

Joseph Hartman

September 10, 2014

Joseph E. Hartman, 74 of Flora, IL, passed away at 6:43 am, Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, IL. Joseph was born Monday, January 8, 1940 in Hannibal, MO, the son of the late John and late Laura Hartman. He married Betty Harrington on September 11, 1965 at Red Brush Christian Church in...

Arthur Chrisman

Arthur Chrisman

September 2, 2014

Arthur (Art) Franklin Chrisman, 81, of Louisville, Dies; A 31+ Year Employee Of Caterpillar of Joliet, IL. Art Chrisman, of rural Louisville, died peacefully at home at 12:25 p.m., September 2, 2014. he had battled cancer for a few years until he was unable to fight anymore. he was surrounded by many close family members and many friends during his...

Wayne Stanley

Wayne Stanley

August 28, 2014

Wayne Ivan Stanley, age 79, of Ingraham, IL, passed away at 9:33 am, Thursday, August 28, 2014, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Wayne was born Tuesday, September 18, 1934 in Clay County, IL, the son of the late Harvey Stanley and the late Cleta (Kepley) Stanley. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was...

Jerry Bailey

Jerry Bailey

August 13, 2014

Jerry Neil Bailey, age 82 of Louisville, IL passed away at 12:40 pm on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, IL. Jerry was born Saturday, June 4, 1932 in Flora, IL, the son of Farlon and Maxine (McNeely) Bailey. He married Marjorie O'Dell on February 6, 1949 in Kentucky. He was employed by various companies...

Richard Hall

Richard Hall

August 1, 2014

Richard "Dick" Hall, age 83 of Kinmundy, IL, passed away at 6:22pm, Friday, August 1, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, IL. Dick was born Monday, December 1, 1930 in Buffalo Hunt, IL, the son of the late Edward Hall and the late Martha "Keen" Hall. He was self employed as an electrician and was a veteran United States...

Tristan Pearson

Tristan Pearson

July 30, 2014

Tristan Jarod Pearson, 4 months, of Salem, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in Centralia, IL. He was born March 10, 2014 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the twin son of Trenton Pearson and Amber Sloat. Tristan is survived by his parents, Trenton Pearson and Amber Sloat of Salem; twin brother, Ashton Pearson of Salem; grandparents, Lisa Sloat and...

Kelli Fulk

Kelli Fulk

July 11, 2014

Kelli Dayle Fulk, age 29, of Flora, IL passed away at 7:29 PM, Friday, July 11, 2014, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Kelli was born Tuesday, May 21, 1985 in Pontiac, IL, the daughter of Dale Fulk of Flora and Nancy (Fraher) Fulk of Louisville. She was employed as a CNA by Flora Gardens Rehabilitation Center. Kelli is...

Dennis Grahn

Dennis Grahn

July 3, 2014

Dennis A. Grahn, 56, of Louisville, received his heavenly reward Thursday evening, July 3rd, 2014, surrounded by his family at home. His life motto was faith, family, and friends, in that order. Dennis was the closest representation of Christ ever known to his family and friends. He was the cornerstone of his family and a pillar in his church and...

Ervin Schneider

Ervin Schneider

June 21, 2014

Ervin Henry Schneider, age 93, of Iuka, IL, passed away at 4:30am, Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, IL. Ervin was born April 02, 1921 in Marion County, IL, the son of Herman and Lillie Mae (Barbee) Schneider. He married Anna M. Schneider, currently of Kinmundy, IL and to this union four boys...

Betty Adams

Betty Adams

June 21, 2014

Betty Carol Adams, age 77, of Effingham, IL, passed away at 12:47 pm, Saturday, June 21, 2014, at her home in Effingham, IL., Betty was born December 13, 1936 in Louisville, IL, the daughter of Ray and Bertha Rae (Hord) Barbee. She married Hose Adams in Kankakee, IL in 1951 and to this union two sons were born. She spent...

James O'Grady

James O'Grady

June 4, 2014

James Kelly O'Grady, age 63, of Flora, IL, passed away at 2:40 AM on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. James was born October 2, 1950 in Olney, IL, the son of Leroy and Evangeline (Mattingly) O'Grady. He was a member of the Flora VFW and the Flora American Legion and was a...