Mason Obituaries
Albert W. Garlisch
Albert W. Garlisch, 73, of Easton, passed away at his home at 3:55 a.m., on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was born July 12, 1952, in Springfield, to Carl and Anna K. (Jacobs) Garlisch. He married his wife, Brenda, on April 6, 1991, in Easton. She survives. Mr. Garlisch is survived by his wife, Brenda,…
Read MoreDorothy Ann “Ann” Funkenbusch
Dorothy Ann “Ann” Funkenbusch, 95, of Havana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Ann was born June 16, 1931, in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of Frank Thomas Archer and Ellen Moore Hale Archer. She graduated from high school in Hannibal and remained close with her lifelong girlfriends, cherishing those friendships throughout her life.…
Read MoreGreg Edward Mathis
Greg Edward Mathis, 54, of Chandlerville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1971, the son of Fred E. and Betty Cox Mathis. On May 9, 2003, he married Cindy Lacey, who survives in Chandlerville. In addition to his wife, Cindy, he is survived by his…
Read MoreShelby Jean (Miller) Windsor
Shelby Jean (Miller) Windsor, 89, of Havana, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 at Proctor Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1939, in Peterville, on one of the hottest days ever recorded. She was the youngest child of Warren and Alice Miller, and the beloved sister of Elaine, Evelyn, and Bernard. Shelby led…
Read MoreEric D. Tarvin
Eric D. Tarvin, 60, of Canton passed away May 21, 2026 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1965 at Havana, the son of Gary and Carolyn “Sue” (Hamm) Tarvin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Eric grew up in Palos Heights and later relocated downstate to Fulton County. Surviving are his…
Read MoreVelva Ann Fletcher
Velva Ann Fletcher, age 72, passed away on May 21, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Velva was born on October 12, 1953, in Canton. She built a life centered around family, love, loyalty, and creating memories with the people she cared about most. Quiet and reserved by nature,…
Read MoreNorma Jean Bilyeu-Hilst
Norma Jean Bilyeu-Hilst, 96, of Effingham, Illinois, formerly of Manito, passed away peacefully at Willowbrook Memory Care Residences on Saturday, May 23, 2026 with the love of family around her. She was born on January 15, 1930, in Pekin to Dillard and Mabel (Knuppel) Worner. Norma Jean graduated from Manito High School and entered nursing…
Read MoreDennis E. Sorrill
Dennis E. Sorrill, 74, of Versailles passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Rushville Nursing Home. He was born, Sept. 28, 1951, in Jacksonville, the son of Byron and Pauline Walihan Sorrill. He married Donna E. Whewell, Oct. 16, 1982. Surviving is wife of 43 years, Donna of Versailles; son, Drew (Ashley) Sorrill and grandson,…
Read MoreMichael Andrew Roth
Michael Andrew Roth, 67, of Havana, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. at Arcadia Care in Havana. He was born on July 26, 1958 in Peoria to Melvin John and Lucille Gloria (Wickert) Roth. Michael is survived by his life partner, Billie Lyons of Havana; her son, Quincey French; siblings, Carol…
Read MoreEdwin “Ed” Jonathan Oest
Edwin “Ed” Jonathan Oest, 75, of Havana, passed away at his home at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1951 in Canton to Edward and Dortha (Slaight) Oest. He married Nancy Welker on February 12, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ed is survived by his wife, Nancy Oest,…
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