Phillip R. Richards, 79, Vandalia
Phillip R. Richards, 79, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Per Phil’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research…
Read MoreGarry Dean Krutsinger, 79, St. Peter
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…
Read MoreFlossie L. McDowell, 84, St. Elmo
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…
Read MoreMarilyn Yakel, 91, Altamont
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…
Read MoreRobert W. Hill, 63, Vandalia
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,…
Read MoreBarbara J. Smail, 90, Vandalia
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…
Read MoreGloria Beth Dwyer, 72, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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. …
Read MoreShawn Michael Hall, 60, Vandalia
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…
Read MoreAltamont School Board Discusses Pay for Sports Officials
BY MARK HOSKINS Among several items of business during the March 9 meeting, the Altamont Community Unit School District #10 Board of Education considered a pay increase for officials, working games at both the grade school and high school. The proposed increase in pay for officials would keep Altamont closer in pay to what other…
Read MoreMary Frances Cline Vise Woolsey, 93, Columbia
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..…
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