Vandalia
John L. Hefley Jr., 51, Vandalia
John L. Hefley Jr., 51, of Vandalia, and formerly of Brownstown, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011.
Read MoreRobert ‘Bobby’ Wilhelmy, 89, Vandalia
Robert “Bobby” Wilhelmy, 89, of Vandalia, died at 4:50 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at McInturff Cemetery in Hagarstown, with the Rev. Peter Kolb officiating. Hohlt & File Funeral Home in Vandalia was in charge of arrangements. Memorials: The family.
Mr. Wilhelmy was born on Oct. 29, 1921, in Madison, the son of Albert and Ida Trowler Wilhelmy.
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Patrick Bauer
Some 80 pounds trimmer and with the physical benefits of 11 weeks of National Guard training packed into his new frame, Vandalia senior Patrick Bauer feels like a new man.
Weighing as much as 250 pounds during his junior soccer season, Bauer knew something needed to change, and joining the National Guard and thinking about his family history was enough motivation for him.
Read MoreRobert A. Slater, 81, Vandalia
Robert A. Slater, 81, of Vandalia, died at 12:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, at Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care in Vandalia.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia, with the Rev. Joe Lawson officiating and military rites accorded by Crawford-Hale American Legion Post 95 of Vandalia. Hohlt & File Funeral Home in Vandalia was in charge of arrangements. Memorials: Crawford-Hale American Legion Post 95 of Vandalia.
Read MoreGeorge J. Hawk, 46, Vandalia
George J. Hawk, 46, of Vandalia, died on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Mother of Dolors Catholic Church in Vandalia, with the Rev. Joseph Havrilka officiating.
Read MoreEvelyn E Maske, 85, Vandalia
Evelyn E. Maske, 85, of Vandalia, died on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care in Vandalia.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Vandalia, with the Rev. Peter Kolb officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery in rural Ramsey. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia and one hour before services on Monday at the church. Memorials: Holy Cross Radio Ministry or Holy Cross Bus Fund. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.millerfh.net.
Arthur J. Turner, 94, Vandalia
Arthur J. Turner, 94, of Vandalia, and formerly of Altamonth, died at 3:25 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia.
Private services and burial will be at a later date. Private family visitation was held on Friday at Kull Funeral Chapel in Altamont. Memorials: Donor’s choice.
Mr. Turner was born on May 21, 1917, in Bigsby County, Mo., the son of James B. and Adia Miner Turner. He married.
Read MoreJean G. Carter, 65, Vandalia
Jean G. Carter, 65, of Vandalia, died on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, at Vandalia Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Vandalia.
Read MoreM. Gladys ‘Willie’ Houck, 97, Vandalia
M. Gladys “Willie” Houck, 97, of Vandalia, died on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at Vandalia Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Vandalia.
Read MoreWayne L. Wicke, 81, Vandalia
Wayne L. Wicke, 81, of Vandalia, died on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, in SCU at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia.
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