Jesse F. Barrett
Jesse F. Barrett lived most of his life on his farm in Meredosia. As of late, he was a resident of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. Jesse served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed sharing pictures and tales of his time serving in Germany. He worked many years at C.I.P.S. in Meredosia. He married…
Read MoreElias “Eli” Bennett Schultz
Elias “Eli” Bennett Schultz, 2, of Springfield passed away at 6:24 p.m. on Sunday, September 6 at the Children’s Hospital of St. Louis. He was born on December 5, 2017 in St. Louis, beloved son of Dustin and Rachel (Sarff) Schultz. Eli is survived by his parents, grandparents Darell and Rosanne Sarff of Chandlerville and…
Read MoreBrenda Kae Rumler
Brenda Kae Rumler, 71, formerly of St. David was called home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 5th at 3:57 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. Born on February 11th, 1949 in Canton to George W. and Elizabeth (Shaw) Lidwell, she married Randal L. Rumler on August 22nd, 1970 in…
Read MoreAlvena Marie Gathmann
Alvena Marie Gathmann, 89, of Manito, passed away at Hopedale Nursing Home at 7:06 a.m. on Saturday, September 5. She was born November 7, 1930, in Havana, to George and Fay (Frye) Mohlman. She married Virgil Gathmann on July 17, 1960, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havana. He preceded her in death on April…
Read MoreJenny Lynn Farr
To be known by Jenny Lynn Farr was to be loved wholly and fully for life. Jenny was blessed with the gift of loving people and welcoming them into her home, and we can only imagine her joy as she was welcomed through heaven’s gates on Sunday, September 6 at 12:32 pm. Her father Roger…
Read MoreBillie June Dickson
Billie June Dickson, 57, of Havana, passed away at Mason District Hospital in Havana, on Sunday, November 17, 2019, She was born on March 13, 1962 in Monmouth to William Dickson and Patsy (Lane) Dickson. Billie is survived by her sisters Rebecca (Larry) Rankins of Springfield and Mary Brooks (Virgil) McGinnis of Astoria, nieces Autumn…
Read MoreBetty Lou Doyle
Betty Lou Doyle, 89, of Easton passed away on Friday, August 28 at 1:01 a.m. at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born on December 11, 1930 near Peterville the daughter of Ira and Barbara (Shores) Dierker. She first married Bernard Doyle. She later married Jack Sawney. Betty retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company. Betty…
Read MoreAllen H. Brooks
Allen H. Brooks, 54, of Petersburg passed away at his home on Thursday, September 3. He was born on July 10, 1966 in Springfield, the son of Roger and Beverly (Bortel) Brooks. Allen is survived by his parents of Mason City; one sister, May Brooks also of Mason City; one niece, Madlin Brooks and one nephew,…
Read MoreLeona V. Yocum
Leona V. Yocum, 98, of Bushnell passed away peacefully at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday September 2 at Courtyard Estates of Bushnell. She was born October 5, 1921 in Macomb Township the 5th child of 11, to Simon and Lillian (Battin) Spangler. She married Clair James Yocum on February 28, 1942 in Kahokia, MO. He preceded her…
Read MoreClayton L. Waughtel Jr.
Clayton L. Waughtel Jr., 88, of Cuba passed away at 6:11 a.m. Sunday August 30 at Farmington Country Manor in Farmington. Cremation will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday September 6, 2020 at the Cuba Christian Church with Pastor Mike Arnett officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial of…
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