Area Obituaries
Geraldine C. ‘Jerry’ Hadley, 92, Vandalia
Geraldine Claire “Jerri” Hadley, 92, of Vandalia, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Willowbrook of Vandalia. Jerri was born July 19, 1933 in Loogootee, Ill. the daughter of Nelson Emery and Evelyn Claire (Tarr) O’Dell. She married Louis Manley on May 24, 1952. Together they had five children, Tony (Jenny) Manley, Trudy…
Read MoreSteven D. ‘Steve’ Hites, 76, Vandalia
Steven D. “Steve” Hites, 76, of Vandalia, Ill., passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 03, 2025, at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hillsboro. Per Steve’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Services will be held at a later date. Interment will take place in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. Memorials: Donor’s choice. Online condolences can be…
Read MoreCraig Hart, 76, Vandalia
Craig Leroy Hart, 76, of Vandalia, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home. He was born Oct. 22, 1949 in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Leroy and Delores (Fortuna) Hart. He married Carolyn Allgire on Sept. 9, 1972, at the Religious Center at SIUE in Edwardsville. Craig’s greatest love was teaching.…
Read MoreRichard M. McFarland, 74, Vandalia
Richard M. McFarland, age 74, of Vandalia passed away Tuesday October 21, 2025 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO. Richard was born April 19, 1951 in Pana, the son of Hershel Owen Bedford and Minnie Ethel (Long) McFarland. He married Ardith Ann Depew on June 19, 1975 in Rockford, IL. Richard was a hard…
Read MoreNola Vaughn Hays Booher, 91, St. Elmo
Nola Vaughn Hays Booher, age 91 of St. Elmo, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. Nola was born on May 5, 1934, in Kinmundy, the daughter of Edgar Oscar Hays and Bertha Marie (Cruthis) Hays Prosise. She married Robert “Bob” Booher on December 28,…
Read MoreHerbert Louis Woolsey,96, Vandalia
Herbert Louis Woolsey, age 96, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care in Vandalia. He was born January 4, 1929 in Bear Grove, IL, the son of Benjamin Frederick and Anna Helena (Braun) Woolsey. He married Dixie Miller on May 2, 1953 in Vandalia. She passed…
Read MoreAllen Henry Schmid, age 94, Vandalia
Allen Henry Schmid, age 94, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care in Vandalia. Allen was born November 19, 1930 in Vandalia, the son of Fred Schmid and Anna (Torbeck) Schmid. He married Vivian Carson on April 17, 1960 in Ramsey. She passed away on February…
Read MoreSaundra Kay Moreland, 84, Taylorville
Saundra Kay Moreland, 84, of Taylorville, passed away at Taylorville Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1940, to the late Lloyd and Lorene (Hoffman) Brown. On September 16, 1962, she married Ron Moreland at the Vandalia Baptist Church, and he survives. Saundra worked as beautician at Bresmers for…
Read MoreKaren Beasley-McCart, 78, Columbus, IN
Karen Beasley-McCart, 78, of Columbus, IN, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2025. Karen was born on November 17, 1946, to the late LeRoy Hart and Jean (Bush) McAuliffe. Karen graduated from Oldenburg Academy and Indiana State University before earning her Master’s Degree from Indiana University. She spent over 36 years as a…
Read MorePatsy Loretta Van Hoose, 82, Mulberry Grove
Patsy Loretta Van Hoose, 82, of Mulberry Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. A graveside service will be held at 10 am, Friday, October 10, 2025, at McInturff Cemetery in rural Vandalia. Pastor Tracy Zimmerman will be officiating. Patsy was born November 27, 1942, in Stoddard…
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