Obituaries

Jan 24, 2024

Jared Paul Johnson, 43, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Services will be held at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL with Linda Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Ransom Cemetery, Rural Beecher City, IL. Visitation will be...

Jan 11, 2024

Paul Kent Miller, age 59, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at SBL Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 19, 2024 at Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at McInturff Cemetery, Rural Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be...

Jan 3, 2024

On January 3, 2024, Jill Diekroeger went to be with her heavenly father peacefully at home at the age of 91.

Jill was born on September 25, 1932, in Kirkwood, Missouri. She is preceded in death by parents Elmer and Loretta Meyer, her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Tom Diekroeger; son, Tom Diekroeger Jr.;...

Jan 2, 2024

Carlos L. Biellier, 96, of Vandalia, IL, passed away peacefully at 1:42 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln/Fayette County Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Honoring his wishes for cremation, his funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church in Vandalia, IL with Pastor...

Dec 27, 2023

Stella Ray Ward, 76, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Crown Point Church, Rural Vandalia, IL with Pastor Pete LeDuc officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:30...

Dec 26, 2023

Richard John Carruthers, Sr., 96, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his home in Ramsey, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 30, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Ramsey, IL with Pastor Jeff Shouse officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL, with Military Rites. Visitation will be held...

Dec 23, 2023

Reynold Reginold Eller, Jr., 64, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home in Ramsey, IL.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 1st Apostolic Church, Ramsey, IL, with Roger and Ron Eller officiating. Burial will follow at Casey Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL. Visitation will be held from...

Dec 10, 2023

Rosemary Case, 100, of Pana, IL, formerly of Vandalia, IL, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Pana Health & Rehab Center in Pana, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Old Loogootee Cemetery, Rural Loogootee, IL. Memorials: Old Loogootee Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of...

Dec 1, 2023

Walter Lee "Walt" Cole, 85, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, in Vandalia, IL.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Tim Weihrauch, officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 AM to 11 AM, 2 hours prior to...

Nov 30, 2023

Leona Mae Kluthe, 98, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Services will be held at a later date. Memorials: CEFS Meals on Wheels, Vandalia, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net....

Nov 19, 2023

Zander Lynn Johnson, 20, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Ramsey, IL with Pastor John Sanders officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, two hours prior to the service at the church on...

Nov 4, 2023

Carolyn Joyce Thompson, 85, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Christian Hospital North East in St. Louis, MO.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Dennis Warner officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL....

Nov 4, 2023

Donald "Don" L. Bernhardt, 93, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at SBL Fayette County Hospital LTC, in Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 10, 2023, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Brett Cornelius officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL....

Oct 23, 2023

Neil F. Clark, 84, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at Vandalia Rehab & Healthcare Center in Vandalia, IL.

There will be no services held. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

He was born January 25,...

Oct 18, 2023

Betty Delaine Dayton, 95, of St. Louis, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Saint Louis, MO.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held...

Oct 11, 2023

Gary Lee Forbus, 77, of Fillmore, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his home in Fillmore, IL.

Private graveside services will be held for the family. Memorials: Fayette County Cancer Fund. Miller Funeral Home, Fillmore, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

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Oct 10, 2023

Shelley Lynn Boley, 64, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at SBL Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, IL.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 16, 2023, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Robert Weaver officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation...

Oct 9, 2023

Patricia A. Stokes, 73, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at Vandalia Rehab and Healthcare Center in Vandalia, IL.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the...

Oct 3, 2023

Mark A. Miller II, 54, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Monday, October 3, 2023 at 7:10 AM at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

Mark, the son of Mark A. and Mary Helen (Moore) Miller, was born August 5, 1969 in St. Louis, MO. He married Meri Brooke File on June 17, 2006 at Mother of Dolors...

Oct 2, 2023

Richard K. Fox, 77, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at SBL Fayette Co. Hospital, Vandalia, IL.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Ramsey Christian Church, Ramsey, IL with Dick Wamsley officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM., 1 hour prior to...