Obituaries

Larry L Ray

Larry L Ray

Jul 20, 2021

Larry L. Ray, 79, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Per his wishes cremation rites were accorded. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at McInturff Cemetery, rural Vandalia, IL with Pastor Victor Votaw, officiating. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in...

Shirley R (Lambert) Cole

Shirley R (Lambert) Cole

Jul 18, 2021

Shirley R. Cole, 85, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL with Rev. Brent Madding officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery, Bingham, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to...

Joyce F (Hartman) Merriman

Joyce F (Hartman) Merriman

Jul 14, 2021

Joyce F. Merriman, 78, of Hillsboro, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Montgomery Nursing & Rehab in Taylor Springs, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 23, 2021, at Glendale Cemetery, Fillmore, IL, with Rev. Michael Plummer officiating. Friends and family may gather at the cemetery at 9:30 AM on Friday....

Jack Mabry Roberts

Jack Mabry Roberts

Jul 11, 2021

Jack M. Roberts, 60, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 15,...

Raymond A Hefley

Raymond A Hefley

Jul 2, 2021

Raymond A. Hefley, 58, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, at his home in Vandalia, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 16, 2021, at Griffith Cemetery, Rural Brownstown, IL with Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. Friends and family may gather at the cemetery at 10:30 on Friday. Memorials: Miller Funeral...

Max L Pummill

Max L Pummill

Jun 29, 2021

Max L. Pummill, 87, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at HSHS Fayette County Hospital, LTC, Vandalia, IL.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL with Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. Military Rites will be given by Crawford-Hale American Legion Post...

Merlin Franklin Goodin

Merlin Franklin Goodin

Jun 23, 2021

Merlin F. Goodin, 86, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Taylor Cemetery, Rural Vandalia, IL with Rev. Richard Hill officiating. Military Rites will be given by Crawford-Hale American Legion Post #95, Vandalia, IL...

Margaret Jaynece (Blankenship) Dothager

Margaret Jaynece (Blankenship) Dothager

Jun 20, 2021

Margaret "Jaynece" Dothager, 94, of Greenville, Illinois, formerly of Mulberry Grove, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Cedarhurst of Greenville, in Greenville, Illinois, surrounded by all of her children. Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Mulberry Grove, IL, with Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor...

Judith Ann (Miller) Herr

Judith Ann (Miller) Herr

Jun 14, 2021

Judith Ann (Miller) Herr, 74, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, formerly of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, June 14, 2021.

Judith was born December 9, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Mark E. and Donna (Becue) Miller. She married Robert C. Herr on June 29, 1968 in Vandalia, Illinois, and spent 52...

Kamdyn Lee Belcher

Kamdyn Lee Belcher

Jun 13, 2021

Infant Kamdyn Lee Belcher of Smithboro, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Northside Christian Church, Vandalia, IL with Pastor Dennis Warner officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 23,...

Kathrine L (Hulbert) Bowman

Kathrine L (Hulbert) Bowman

Jun 11, 2021

Kathrine L. Bowman, 94, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 19, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Ramsey, IL, with Pastor Jeff Shouse, officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, IL. Visitation will be held...

Daniel "Dan" L Brantley

Daniel "Dan" L Brantley

Jun 6, 2021

Daniel "Dan" L. Brantley, 73, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at his home in Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 11, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Joe Lawson, officiating. Burial will follow at Ritter Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Military Rites by Crawford-Hale American Legion...

Shannon G (Bowlin) Myers

Shannon G (Bowlin) Myers

May 31, 2021

Shannon G. Myers, 72, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. Friends and family may gather at the cemetery at 9:30 AM. Memorials: To the Family....

Lois A Chrisman

Lois A Chrisman

May 31, 2021

Lois A. Chrisman, 79, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 7, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Zach Schaeffer officiating. Burial will follow at Sidener Cemetery, Rural St. Elmo, IL. Visitation will be held from...

Tessie Dee (Penny) Dugan

Tessie Dee (Penny) Dugan

May 30, 2021

Tessie D. Dugan, 89, of Hillsboro, Illinois, formerly of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Hillsboro Rehab & Healthcare in Hillsboro, IL. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 4, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Dr. Ben Foxworth officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor Cemetery, Rural Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be...

Robert Lloyd Pyle

Robert Lloyd Pyle

May 26, 2021

Robert L. Pyle, 81, of Sycamore, Illinois, formerly of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Keith Merritt officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery, Rural Fillmore, IL. Visitation will...

Inez R (Vanpelt) Sidwell

Inez R (Vanpelt) Sidwell

May 24, 2021

Inez R. Sidwell, 86, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, at her sons home in Brownstown, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL, with Rev. Michael Plummer officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM...

Melvin C Lockart

Melvin C Lockart

May 22, 2021

Melvin C. Lockart, 92, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at The Preserve, in Fort Myers, FL.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at South Hill/Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL with Pastor Michael Mohr officiating. Friends and family may gather at the cemetery at...

Martha (Rasmussen) Ortegren

Martha (Rasmussen) Ortegren

May 14, 2021

Martha Ortegren, 101, of Godfrey, Illinois, formerly of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at her home in Godfrey, IL.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 4, 2021, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Tom Goodell officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL....

William "Bill" E Hill

William "Bill" E Hill

May 12, 2021

William "Bill" E. Hill, 66, of Coffeen, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at his home in Coffeen, IL. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Glendale Cemetery, Fillmore, Illinois, with Rev. Michael Plummer officiating. Friends and family may gather at 10:45 AM at the cemetery. Memorials: Fillmore Baptist Church. Miller Funeral...