Area Obituaries

Norman Harris, 89, of St. Peter passed away at 11:10 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, at Twin Willows Nursing Center, Salem, Ill. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., on Monday, May 18, at Gieseking Funeral Home, Brownstown followed by a graveside service at Pilcher Cemetery, rural Brownstown with Trent Ice officiating. Memorials may…

Diana L. Caswell, 77, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, at her home, surrounded by family. Per Diana’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A Graveside Service & Interment will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 21, at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Memorials may be made to…

June Ann Holliday, 75 of Ramsey, Ill., passed away Sunday, May 10, in SBL Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia. A private family graveside service officiated by Rev. Fr. Seth Brown will be held in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Chance Animal Rescue or Fayette County Animal Control. Online…

Gary E. Stine, age 88 of Vandalia,  passed away peacefully at Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living on Wednesday, May 6.  Per Gary’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held on June 20, 2026 at 3 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia, with Justin Craig officiating. A visitation will be…

Jeff ‘Bodean’ Jackson, 57, of Smithboro, Ill., passed away on May 10, at his home, surrounded by loving family.  He was born on Aug. 21,1968, in Greenville, to Jerry and Dianne (Sussenbach) Jackson. He married Denise Ann Obermark on Nov. 14,1998, in Greenville and they were married for over 27 years. It is with deep…

Robert S. “Bob” Hall, 102, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care. Per Bob’s wishes cremation rites were accorded. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 18,  at Mother of Dolors Catholic Church, Vandalia with Rev. Fr. Seth Brown…

 Charles W. “Charlie” Townsend, 90, of Vandalia, passed away on Wednesday, May 6,  at his home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 14, at Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia with Pastor Clay Hilton officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9-11 a.m., at the church. A Private Interment…

Delmar David Denning, also known as “Ears” or “Little Spud,” was born Dec. 25, 1954, in Vandalia. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 21, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife, Donna Denning; his three children, Kayla Bergin and…

Charles “Bob” Robert Dilley, born August 16, 1955, passed away on April 30, surrounded by the legacy of a life defined by service, strength, and deep love for his family. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant (E-7).  His commitment to duty, discipline, and honor carried…

Connie F. Eakin, 87, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care. A Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. , Thursday, May 7, at St. James Lutheran Church, Vandalia with Pastor Brad Frye officiating. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. Visitation will be held…