Vandalia

Garry Dean Krutsinger, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Peter, Ill., on Monday, March 30.  He was surrounded by his children who cared for him after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Garry was born in Salem, Illinois, on May 5, 1946. He was the son of Harlas and Eileen (Martin) Krutsinger. Garry…

Flossie L. McDowell, 84, St. Elmo, passed away Thursday, March 26,  at the Haven in St. Elmo. Funeral services will be held at Noon Saturday, April 4, at the New Horizon Church, St. Elmo. with visitation from 10 a.m. to the start of services.  PeeWee Denton will be officiating. Burial will take place in the…

Marilyn Yakel, 91, passed away peacefully at 7:50 p.m., on Tuesday, March 17, in the Lutheran Care Center, Altamont, Effingham County, Ill..  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7,  at the Altamont First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Tonna Percival officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service…

Robert W. Hill, 63, of Vandalia, passed away on Saturday, March 21 at SBL Fayette County Hospital. Per Robert’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 3, at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia. A Celebration of Life will be held from Noon- 4 p.m., Saturday,…

Barbara J. Smail, 90, of Vandalia, Ill., formerly of Farina, passed away on Monday, March 23, at SBL Fayette County Hospital. Per Barb’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Private Memorial Service will be held for Mrs. Smail. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to SBL Fayette County Hospital Long…

Gloria Beth Dwyer, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully on Sunday March 22, at UnityPoint St. Lukes Hospital Hospice Care in the presence of her family. Gloria was born on Feb. 16, 1954 as Gloria Beth Reiss to Walter and Irma Reiss, Brownstown, Ill.. She had two sons, Jon Sefton and Jason Dwyer. …

Shawn Michael Hall, 60, of Vandalia, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, at home after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Shawn lived a life marked by kindness, creativity, and a genuine desire to bring happiness to others. Shawn was born on March 12, 1966 in Vandalia. He spent much of his early childhood near…

Mary Frances Cline Vise Woolsey, , Ill., formerly of Vandalia, passed away on Sunday, March 1, at her home, surrounded by loving family. Mary was born on March 14, 1932, at her grandmother’s home in rural Montgomery County, Ill. She was the daughter of Dale Victor and Nina Mary (Thacker) Cline of Mulberry Grove, Ill..…

Della Alice Stewart, age 91, of St. Elmo, Ill., passed away Monday, March 9,  at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at St. Elmo Christian Church in St. Elmo, Illinois. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.…

Helen M. Smith Korte, 90, of Vandalia, formerly of St. Elmo, Ill., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8,  at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by family. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, March 13,  at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia, with Pastor Dustin Ruble officiating. Interment will follow at Fairlawn…