Obituaries

Feb 11, 2026

Kelly F. Lash, age 59, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Kelly was born March 9, 1966 in Pekin, IL. Her parents are Nancy (Carr) and John Burris. She was a hard worker, putting in 30 years at the Poly-Pak factory before retiring. Kelly spent many years with...

Feb 7, 2026

Annabelle Sanders, age 100, formerly of Shobonier, IL passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, IL.

Annabelle was born September 22, 1925 the daughter of George Edwin Lowis and Alice Florence (Durbin) Lowis in Morrisonville, IL. She later married Howell Augusta Sanders on January 15, 1948 in Farmersville, IL. He passed June...

Feb 6, 2026

Juna Bell Jones, age 80, of Vandalia, IL passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home in Vandalia, IL.

She was born December 28, 1945 in Shafter, IL, the daughter of Richard Alsbury and Dorothy (Hampton) Alsbury. She married Larry William Jones on July 3, 1999. They spent a total of 33 wonderful years together and...

Feb 5, 2026

Judith Ann "Judy" Kaiser, age 78, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Hillsboro, IL.

Judy was born to Russell and Maxine (Anderson) Little on January 10, 1948 in Decatur, IL. She graduated from Vandalia Community High School class of 1966. She worked at John Crane for many years, The First...

Feb 2, 2026

Tonya Janeen Runge, age 65, of Ramsey, IL, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at SBL Fayette County Hospital, in Vandalia, IL.

Tonya was born July 25, 1960, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of John Goodin and Maxine (Stubblefield) Goodin. She married Laverne Runge on November 22, 1995, in Vandalia, IL. Tonya was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Jan 30, 2026

James "Jim" Edward Johnson, age 89, of Ramsey, IL, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.

Jim was born February 7, 1936, in Ramsey, Illinois, the son of Rudolph E. Johnson and Ivy Ione (McFarland) Johnson. He married Aloris June Bolyard on December 5, 1958. She passed away on July 21,...

Jan 17, 2026

Michael Gene Boley, age 58, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living.

Michael was born September 27, 1967 the son of Denzel "Denny" Boley and Jane (Runge) Boley in Vandalia, IL. He was a member of the Vandalia Moose Lodge #1447, Old National Trail Shrine Club, Shriners Tin Lizzy...

Jan 14, 2026

Evelyn Elaine Livingston, age 96, of Fillmore, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home in Fillmore, Illinois.

Evelyn was born May 19, 1929, the daughter of Raymond Joseph and Hazel Vesta (Usher) Alexander in Fillmore, IL. She married Francis S. Toberman on July 22, 1951. He passed away due to an accident on September...

Jan 5, 2026

Reverend William "Bill" Ray Stephens, 92, of Ramsey, Illinois, said his final goodbye on January 5, 2026, at 2:56 AM. Bill was born May 17, 1933 to Harley and Bertha (Wilburn) Stephens. Bill served his country in the army and was a past commander at the American Legion Post 460 in Ramsey. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor in Decatur...

Jan 5, 2026

Beverly Jean Sidener, age 71, passed away Monday, January 5, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born August 11, 1954, the daughter of Web and Norma Berner. She worked as a Certified Nurses Aid.

Beverly is survived by her sons, Chad Sidener and William Sidener; daughter, Christy Jackson; grandchildren, Paige Sidener, Haley Eller,...

Jan 5, 2026

Lois Charlene Naab, age 74, passed away Monday, January 5, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

She was born September 9, 1951, the daughter of John Beck and Eileen (Parody) Beck. She married Howard Naab on October 12, 1975, in Ramsey, IL. He passed away June 17, 2025. Lois was a nurse's aide and loved...

Jan 3, 2026

Loretta Delores (Beck) Austill, age 84, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Loretta was born April 30, 1941 the daughter of Norval Beck and Iona (Green) Beck in Fayette County. She later married Lonnie Austill on October 26, 1968. He passed May 26, 2006. Loretta worked at the Ramsey Caseys...

Jan 1, 2026

Shirley Ann (King) Fravell Ehrat, age 93 of Staunton, IL, formerly of Vandalia, IL, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Community Hospital in Staunton, IL.

She was born February 29, 1932 in Edwardsville, IL, the daughter of Arthur D. King & Capitola (Row) King. She married James E. Fravell on October 20, 1951. He passed away...

Dec 30, 2025

Carl Thomas Bolyard, age 70, of Ramsey, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Carl was born July 28, 1955 in Ramsey, IL the son of John Leroy Bolyard Sr. and Virginia Alice (Pritchett) Bolyard. He married Patricia Ann Graeser on February 14, 1984 in Bayle City, IL. Carl...

Dec 24, 2025

Karen Lee Hale, age 83, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2025 at her home in Rural Shobonier, IL surrounded by her family.

Karen was born March 5, 1942 in Hamilton, IL, the daughter of Melvin Alonzo Martin and Mary Helen (Cox) Martin. She married Silas R. Hale on August 17, 1958 in Warsaw, IL. When Silas was...

Dec 23, 2025

Michael Glen Baucum, age 76, of Vandalia, IL passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his home in Vandalia, IL.

Michael was born September 4, 1949, the son of William Glen Baucum and Versie Rae (Andre) Baucum in Raceland, LA. He married Melissa Ann Bone on April 2, 1989. Michael worked for many years at the correctional...

Dec 23, 2025

Lewis Alan "Lew" Mitchell, 73, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, surrounded by his family.

A Prayer Service led by Father Seth Brown of Mother of Dolors Catholic Church will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, Illinois, with visitation following until 7:00 PM. An additional...

Dec 20, 2025

Rev. Houston Cullen Jackson, age 94, of Fillmore, IL passed away December 20, 2025 at Hillsboro Health in Hillsboro, IL.

Houston was born December 10, 1931 in Vina, Alabama the son of James Killis Jackson and Linnie Pearl (McKinney) Jackson. He married Ellen Warren on August 18, 1952 in Booneville, Mississippi. She passed August 18, 2021. Houston...

Dec 5, 2025

Betty Joyce Emerick, age 90, of Vandalia, IL passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care in Vandalia, IL.

Betty was born May 15, 1935 in Vandalia, IL the daughter of William Earl and Gladys V. (Stone) Carman. She married Noah Frank Emerick on October 6, 1956 in Truro, IA. Frank...

Dec 1, 2025

Doris Jean Street, age 92, of Vandalia, IL passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Doris was born July 22, 1933 in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Ralph Radcliff Sr. and Ethel Gladys (Ritter) Radcliff. She married John "Butch" Street on April 18, 1953 in Mattoon, IL. Doris attended Parkview Free...