OBITUARIES

Jan 7, 2022

Gary C. Christianson Jr. 56, of Roseville passed away on January 7, 2022 at St. Mary Medical Center at 4:45am. He was born on March 15, 1965 the son of Gary and Barb (McCartney- Moses) Christianson in Osseo WI. Gary married Tammy Barry on June 25, 1994 in Monmouth Il.

He is survived by his Wife Tammy...

Dec 23, 2021

Edna P. Lefler 90, of Kirkwood, passed away on December 23, 2021, in her home. She was born on March 21, 1931, the daughter of James and Francis (Ford) Fisher in Gladstone. She married Adrian Lefler on June 19, 1949, in Kirkwood IL, he preceded her in death on June 2, 2010.

She is survived by her...

Dec 21, 2021

Eddie Franklin Kimbrell passed away peacefully at home in London Mills, Illinois on December 21, 2021 at the age of 88, after a life well-lived. Eddie was born to Guy and Della Kimbrell on June 3, 1933 on the family farm in Granite, Oklahoma. He graduated from Mountain View High School

He and his three brothers, Bill,...

Dec 20, 2021

Barbara A. Byers, 68 of Roseville, IL passed away Monday December 20, 2021, at 1:45 a.m. in her home surrounded by her husband Ron and three children. She was born March 14, 1953, in Streator, IL the daughter of Earl and Margaret Ray.

She is survived by her husband Ron of Roseville, IL; three children Dan (Melissa)...

Dec 19, 2021

Mary A.  Askins

PRAIRIE CITY, IL — Mary A. Askins, 100, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Born June 5, 1921 to John and Maurine (Clanin) Fayhee in Bernadotte, Illinois, Mary graduated from Yates City High School and a Peoria business school.

She first married Walter...

Dec 6, 2021

Odette A. Bultemeier, 83 of Avon went to be with our Lord on December 6, 2021 at 11:23pm.  She was born in Avon, IL on September 18, 1938 to Ode and Alma (Jackson) Manuel.

Odette graduated from Avon High School in 1956.  She attended music classes at Western Illinois University and later got her teaching certificate from...

Nov 29, 2021

Richard L. Walker, 88 of Roseville, IL went home on November 29, 2021 at 8:44 pm to join is Savior Jesus and a host of family and friends waiting on his arrival this harvest season.

He was born December 31, 1932 in Monmouth the son of Herman and Dorothy (Pinney) Walker.  He married Marie Corzatt June 16,...

Nov 29, 2021

Lois Schisler, 75 of Roseville Passes away on November 28, 2021 at 12:52 am at Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Care. She was born on March 28, 1946 the daughter of Harold and Anna Mary (Ross) Ruble. She married Jerry L. Schisler on December 4, 1967.

She is survived by one daughter Mary Katherine Schisler, 1...

Nov 28, 2021

Wendell Howard Larson 93, of Monmouth passed away on November 28, 2021, at Hope Creek Care Center in Moline Il. He was born on September 15, 1928, the son of Leslie and Bessie (Palmburg) Larson in Monmouth Il. He graduated from Briggsville High School in 1947. He married Jean Primmer of Vinton IA on June 1st, 1952, in Cedar...

Nov 27, 2021

Fern Rosalee Grace 77 of Carthage passed away at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria at 3:15 p.m. Saturday November 27, 2021.  Fern was born April 15, 1944, the daughter of Jacob and Hilda Huls in rural Carthage, Il.  She was united in marriage to David P. Grace on August 29, 1964, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in...

Nov 21, 2021

Deborah “Debe” K. Griffitts 63, of Prairie City passed away on November 21, 2021, in Macomb. She was born on January 3, 1958, in Avon IL, the daughter of Frank and Kathryn (Hornbaker) Havens. She married Gillis David Griffitts on February 17, 1979.

Debe is survived by her husband Dave of Prairie City, children; Kerastin (Dwayne) Walters...

Nov 20, 2021

Darla J. Sackfield 67, of Avon passed away on November 20, 2021, at 8:07 pm in her home. She was born on December 18, 1953, in Avon IL, the daughter of Vincil “Toot” and Shirley “Jo-Ann” (Stambach) Boyd. She married James Sackfield on September 17, 1972.

Darla is survived by her husband, Jim of Avon, children; Debbie...

Nov 18, 2021

Pauline Elizabeth Ryner

Pauline Elizabeth Ryner, age 92, passed away peacefully at 11:05 a.m. at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg Illinois. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to Charles and Margaret (Marchand) Gorman on July 7, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan.   She married Dean Ryner on June 5, 1965, who preceded...

Nov 18, 2021

Robert Lee Richardson (Robbie Lee as his family called him, Bob as some knew him, and nicknamed “Barney” after Barney O’ Field a local racecar driver.) Of Stronghurst passed away on November 18, 2021 at 4:35am in his home. He was born on April 2, 1932 in Roseville the son of Elbert Anderson and Christa Lee (Carter) Richardson. Robbie...

Nov 8, 2021

Carol J. Wright 74, of Macomb passed away on November 8, 2021, at in the comfort of her home. She was born on December 30, 1946, in McDonough County to Henrietta (Gutfliesch) St. Clair and William Floyd St. Clair.

She had four children; Gary Amos Jr (Bobbijo) of Wall, SD, twin daughters Jana Lee Amos and Gina...

Oct 29, 2021

Shirley A. Burch, 86 of Prairie City passed away on October 29, 2021 at Prairie City Rehab and Health at 8:00am. She was born on April 8, 1933 in Bushnell Il the daughter of William and Daisy (Klindeinst) Strode.

She is survived by her children Mike Phelps, Lisa (Tim) May, David (Lynn) Phelps, grandchildren; Heather (Chris) Knapp,...

Oct 28, 2021

Helen May Dilts Myers 94 of Ellisville died October 28, 2021, at the Prairie City Rehab and healthcare Center.  She was born June 30, 1927, at Ellisville the daughter of Harry and Alice (Beckner) Dilts.  She married Kenneth Myers a WWII veteran in 1947.  He preceded her in death in 1990.

She is survived by her two...

Oct 27, 2021

Lori L. Menke 52 of Roseville, Il died October 27, 2021, at her home with her Husband and son by her side. She was born July 31, 1969, in Canton, Il the daughter of Charles F. and Shirley Joan (Lafary) Wust. She married Douglas Menke April 24, 1999.

Lori is survived by her Husband Doug of Roseville,...

Oct 21, 2021

Larry “Chub” Wenger 84 of London Mills, IL passed away October 21, 2021, at OSF ST. Francis Medical Center Peoria, Il.  He was born December 12,1936 the son of Samuel and Ethel (Samuels) Wenger.  He married Kay Watkins January 22,196 at the Monterey Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife Kay of London Mills. They raised...

Oct 18, 2021

Stanley W. Taylor passed away on October 18, 2021 at 2:08am at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on July 12, 1950 the son of Clyde Taylor and Dorothea (Abel) Boney in Galesburg IL. He married Janice Kenney on August 14, 1980.

Stanley is survived by his wife Jan of Roseville, Children; Shauna (Kevin) Birdsell of...