Vandalia
Joe R. Janes Jr., 58, Vandalia
Joe Rex Janes Jr., 58, of Vandalia, died on Sunday, July17, 2011, at his residence.
Masonic rites will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials: Shriners’ Hospitals for Children or donor’s choice. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.millerfh.net.
Read MoreWarren B. ‘Smitty’ Smith, 52, Vandalia
Warren Bradley “Smitty” Smith, 52, of Vandalia, died at 5:33 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia.
Serviecs will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Northside Christian Church in Vandalia. Burial will follow. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Hohlt & File Funeral Home in Vandalia was in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreNo need to hike cemetery fee
Shortly after agreeing to talk to Mother of Dolors Catholic Church about increasing the maintenance fee for the city’s Catholic Cemetery, Vandalia officials found out they didn’t need to pursue the issue.
Alderman Neil Clark, chairman of the city’s cemetery and landfill committee, reported at the June 6 city council meeting that the committee recommended talking to the church about increasing the $750 annual maintenance fee.
Dorothy M. Dolly, 84, Vandalia
Dorothy M. Dolly, 84, of Vandalia, died on Friday, June 17, 2011, at Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care in Vandalia.
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at Hohlt and File Funeral Home in Vandalia, with the Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Burial was in McInturff Cemetery in Hagarstown. Visitation was held one hour before services on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: McInturff Cemetery or Long Term Care activity fund.
Read MoreRichard J. Ruble, 73, Vandalia
Richard J. Ruble, 73, Vandalia, died at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
No services were held.
Mr. Ruble was born on Apr. 18, 1938, in Vienna, Ill., the son of John Freeman and Mary Frances Kincade Ruble.
He is survived by sons, John F. Ruble and Eddie R. Ruble of Mississippi; sister, Joann Mathis of California; brothers, Robert L. Ruble of Eddieville and Edward W. (Pat) Ruble of Keysport; and several nieces and nephews.
Read MoreRuby A. Schilling, 80, Vandalia
Ruby A. Schilling, 80, of Vandalia, died at 6:26 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Springfield Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at South Hill Cemetery in Vandalia, with the Rev. Tim Logue officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at Hohlt & File Funeral Home in Vandalia. Memorials: Vandalia Volunteer Fire Department or Lions Club Seeing Eyes Program.
Read MoreFloyd ‘Kenneth’ Greer, 78, Vandalia
Floyd “Kenneth” Greer, 78, of Vandalia, died at 10:07 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
Read MoreCity eliminates director of economic development/tourism
As part of their effort to finalize a balanced budget, the Vandalia City Council on Monday acted on personnel matters that included the elimination of the director of economic development and tourism position.
In addition to terminating the post held by JoAnn Sasse Givens, the council also approved three layoffs -Brian Tedrick of public works department, Judy Kaiser of the city clerk's office and Linda Townsend, custodian at city hall and the public safety building.
For the complete story, see this week's issue of The Leader-Union.
Read MoreJudy Diveley, 82, Vandalia
Judy Diveley, 82, of Vandalia, died on Sunday, May 29, 2011, at her home.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia, with the Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Burial will be in Evans Cemetery in rural Vandalia. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials: Baptist Children’s Home in Carmi. Online condolences may be offered at www.millerfh.net.
Read MoreRobert A. ‘Bob’ Marquardt, 73, Vandalia
Robert A. “Bob” Marquardt, 73, of Vandalia, died on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at First Assembly of God in Vandalia, with the Rev. Rodney Caswell officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until time of services on Friday at the church. Hohlt & File Funeral Home in Vandalia was in charge of arrangements. Memorials: The family.
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