Obituaries

Nov 30, 2025

Robert Arthur Garrison came into this world on May 13, 1945 in Loudon Township, IL, weighing a whopping 13 pounds. He was a special Mother's Day present to his mom, Fern Kathryn (Morris) Garrison and a blessing to his father, Otha Vincent Garrison. He married Ruth Ann Arndt on April 24, 1964, in Vandalia. Our beloved, Robert Arthur Garrison,...

Nov 25, 2025

Jeffrey Clay Oller, age 66, of Vandalia, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Jeffrey was born February 24, 1959, in Louisville, KY, the son of Efton Oller Jr. and Rose Mary (Childress) Oller. He was loved by his family and was a very gentle man. Jeffrey loved to draw and was a great artist.

Nov 23, 2025

Melody Ann (Fry) Steiner, age 70, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Melody was born November 21, 1955 in Des Plaines, IL, the daughter of Don Fry and Alta Rose (Burrus) Fry. She married Robert Lee Steiner on December 31, 2016. Melody loved crafting, gardening, flowers, and going on...

Nov 19, 2025

Marie Davis, age 89, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Marie was born May 27, 1936 in Northern Illinois, the daughter of Irvin Sasse and Pauline (Davis) Sasse. She worked for the last 20 years in the cafeteria at Fayette County Hospital. She enjoyed watching the cardinals, bowling, and playing...

Nov 12, 2025

Diane Kay (Ammann) Chappel, age 75 of Vandalia, IL passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Diane was born January 29, 1950 in Highland, IL, the daughter of Lester and Laverna (Wiese) Ammann. Diane was a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of deep faith, she passed away surrounded by her...

Nov 8, 2025

Jerry W. McDowell, age 78, of Vandalia, IL passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Jerry was born May 3, 1947 in Vandalia, IL, the son of James Willard and Betty Irene (Edwards) McDowell. He married Connie Lynn Craig on February 5, 1967. She passed away on November 25, 2015. Jerry...

Nov 4, 2025

Geraldine Claire "Jerri" Hadley, age 92, of Vandalia, IL passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Willowbrook of Vandalia.

Jerri was born July 19, 1933 in Loogootee, IL the daughter of Nelson Emery and Evelyn Claire (Tarr) O'Dell. She married Louis Manley on May 24, 1952. Together they had five children, Tony (Jenny) Manley, Trudy (Jeff) Petrowich,...

Nov 4, 2025

Nancy Ann Childress, age 71, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Nancy was born June 15, 1954 the daughter of Dale Britt and Winifred (Harvey) Britt. She worked several places over the years, including McDonald's and Bluff Equipment. She was the choir director and organist for the...

Nov 1, 2025

Howard B. "Brad" Lorton, age 92, of Cowden, IL, formerly of Ramsey, IL, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham, IL.

He was born February 13, 1933 in Fayette County, IL the son of Louis Albert and Mildred Vivian (Forbes) Lorton. Brad served his country in the United States Army from 1950...

Oct 24, 2025

Craig Leroy Hart, age 76, of Vandalia, IL passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home.

He was born October 22, 1949 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Leroy and Delores (Fortuna) Hart. He married Carolyn Allgire on September 9, 1972 at the Religious Center at SIUE in Edwardsville, IL. Craig's greatest love was teaching....

Oct 21, 2025

Richard M. McFarland, age 74, of Vandalia, IL passed away Tuesday October 21, 2025 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO.

Richard was born April 19, 1951 in Pana, IL, the son of Hershel Owen Bedford and Minnie Ethel (Long) McFarland. He married Ardith Ann Depew on June 19, 1975 in Rockford, IL. Richard was a hard...

Oct 20, 2025

Brian Curtis Wilkerson, age 60, of Keysport, died on October 20, 2025.

He was born to James E. Wilkerson and Patty J. (Kinney) Wilkerson who preceded him in death.

He is survived by two daughters; Latasha Joyce Riley of Springfield, and Baily Wilkerson of Oklahoma, one son; Logan Wilkerson of Collinsville, a brother; Patrick Wilkerson...

Oct 18, 2025

Michelle Lynn Donoho, formerly of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away on October 18, 2025 at St. Louis Univeristy, at the age of 43.

Born on June 21, 1982, Michelle had a kind heart and a creative spirit. She was known for her TikToks, which became a positive and supportive outlet for many, especially those facing challenges with addiction....

Oct 16, 2025

Herbert Louis Woolsey, age 96, of Vandalia, IL passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care in Vandalia, IL.

He was born January 4, 1929 in Bear Grove, IL, the son of Benjamin Frederick and Anna Helena (Braun) Woolsey. He married Dixie Miller on May 2, 1953 in Vandalia IL. She...

Oct 15, 2025

Allen Henry Schmid, age 94, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care in Vandalia, IL.

Allen was born November 19, 1930 in Vandalia, IL, the son of Fred Schmid and Anna (Torbeck) Schmid. He married Vivian Carson on April 17, 1960 in Ramsey, IL. She passed away on...

Sep 29, 2025

Bernadine "Bernie" Helen Ray, age 104, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Monday, September, 29, 2025 at Fayette County Hospital L.T.C. in Vandalia, IL.

She was born September 18, 1921 in Maroa, IL, the daughter of John Robert Peyton and Alta Fern (Idleman) Peyton. She married Albert Lee Ray on December 27, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri. He...

Sep 27, 2025

Clarence Denver Ricke, Jr. "C.D.", age 90, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Greenville Nursing Rehab, in Greenville, Illinois.

He was born March 19, 1935 in Fillmore, Illinois the son of Clarence Denver Ricke Sr. and Kathryn Irene (Harrison). He married Beverly Kay Azbell on June 2, 1956 in Morton, Illinois. Clarence worked as a Development...

Sep 19, 2025

Seth Matthew Smith, age 43, of Vandalia, IL, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Seth was born December 8, 1981 the son of Mickey "Mick" Gene Smith and Dana Lynn Smith. He served the country honorably in the United States Navy, and was deployed on the Arabian Sea when...

Sep 18, 2025

Opal M. Lawrence, age 95, passed away Thursday September 18, 2025 at Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro, IL.

She was born October 7, 1929 in Kentucky the daughter of William R. Jones and Dolly Jones (Sharp). She married Sollie Hill and he passed February 10, 1990. Opal later got married to John Lawrence and he passed away...

Sep 17, 2025

Stephen Wallace "Steve" Torbeck, age 80 of Shobonier, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at OB's Place in Shobonier, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Miller Funeral Home to...