Area Obituaries

Heather Lea (Davis) Hill, 50, of St. Elmo, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Sprin gfield. Per the family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia with Pastor Brett…

Deborah L. Troxell, 71, of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, September 01, 2025 at La Bella of Edwardsville. Per Deborah’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be…

Christopher Cox, 29, of Vandalia, passed away August 23, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital, after being hit by a drunk driver. He was born on January 24, 1996, in Decatur, the child of Clara Cox. Chris loved to spend time with his family and friends. Some of his favorite pastimes were fishing and riding four-wheelers.…

Marlin D. Summers, 79, of Altamont, passed away the evening of Friday, August 29, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. A Private Graveside Service & Interment will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. The family requests casual attire. Military Rites…

Lindell Martie, age 89, passed away August 25, 2025 at Revela at O’Fallon Assisted Living in O’Fallon, IL. He was born December 12, 1935 in Hallidayboro, IL, the son of Clarence and Juanita (Halstead) Martie. Lindell married Iris Anne Carter on July 26, 1959 in Ramsey. Lindell worked in education for many years, retiring as…

Ruth Ann Brown, 78, of Vandalia, passed away on August 19, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care. She was born November 28, 1946 in Hillsboro, the daughter of Ralph Ireland and Genevieve (Sanders) Skinner Neuenschwander. She married Darrel Eugene Brown on December 22, 1963 in Ramsey. He passed away on November 19,…

Burl “Dean” Bowen, 80, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM, Friday, August 22, 2025, at Mother of Dolors Catholic Church, Vandalia with Rev. Fr. Seth Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Fairlawn…

Sheri Lynn (Siebert) Vandenbergh, age 60, of Fillmore, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born January 9, 1965, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Russell and Amber (Voils) Siebert. She married Rick Vandenbergh on May 21, 1983. She was a graduate of Nokomis High School, the…

Robert ‘Bobby’ Buzzard, 74, of Brownstown, died at 12:04 p.m., Monday, August 11, 2025 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Liberty Christian Church, rural Brownstown with Clayton Richison officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery, rural Brownstown. Visitation will…

Phyllis Joann Kern, 86, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at her home in Vandalia. She was born April 19, 1939 in Brownstown, the daughter of Virgil and Alberta (Hug) Craig. She married Merle Edward Kern on May 23, 1959 in Brownstown. She is survived by her husband, Merle Kern of Vandalia; children,…