Obituaries

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...

Sep 17, 2025

Dan Hauskins, 76, of Ramsey died on Sept. 17, 2025, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Miller Funeral Home in Ramsey, IL. Burial will be in Ramsey Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 2:00 pm to 3:00...

Sep 17, 2025

Jackie Lee Hicks, age 89, of Ramsey, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, in Vandalia, IL.

He was born January 26, 1936 in Ramsey, IL, the son of Milta William "Shug" and Ruby Catherine (Spires) Hicks. He married Joan Katherine Schultz in 1964 in Ramsey, IL. Jackie worked...

Sep 14, 2025

Loretta Rhodes, age 79, passed away Sunday September 14, 2025 at her home in Ramsey, IL.

She was born December 24, 1945 in Danville, IL the daughter of Delbert Wayne Mikel and Myrtle Maxine Mikel (Ritter). She married Ronald Edward Rhodes Sr. on April 25, 1964 in Wilmington, IL. He passed away April 18, 2021. Loretta was...

Sep 5, 2025

Elmer Dwight Nordyke, age 62, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at his home in Vandalia, IL.

He was born July 8, 1963 in Vandalia, IL, the son of William Elmer Nordyke and Shirley Ann (Huddlestun) Nordyke Carter. Elmer married Tammy Renee Workman on June 22, 1984 in Vandalia, IL. Elmer was a member...

Sep 3, 2025

Donna Louella Price, age 87, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Majestic Care of Deming Park in Terre Haute, IN.

She was born February 6, 1938 in Ramsey IL, the daughter of Arthur Donaldson and Della (Welch) Donaldson. Donna married Norris Lynn Price on August 14, 1955 in Tunica County, MS. Donna was a member of...

Sep 3, 2025

Darla Jean McDonald, age 64, of Fillmore, IL passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her home in Fillmore, IL.

She was born February 6, 1961 in Red Bud, IL, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Taylor) McDonald.

Darla is survived by her mother, Ruth McDonald; sons, Josh Cole and Jesse Cole; 5 grandchildren, Caden...

Aug 28, 2025

Robert Kent Metzger, 85, of St. Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital in St. Peters, MO.

He was born March 12, 1940 the son of Charles John Metzger and Letha Madelyn (Abbott) Metzger. He married Marylin Lee Forbes on July 5, 1964 in Vandalia, IL. Robert received his bachelor's degree...

Aug 25, 2025

Lindell Martie, age 89, passed away August 25, 2025 at Revela at O'Fallon Assisted Living in O'Fallon, IL.

He was born December 12, 1935 in Hallidayboro, IL, the son of Clarence and Juanita (Halstead) Martie. Lindell married Iris Anne Carter on July 26, 1959 in Ramsey, IL.

Lindell worked in education for many years, retiring...

Aug 25, 2025

Donald Eugene Miller, 72, of Ramsey, IL passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living in Vandalia, IL.

He was born June 26, 1953 in Pana, IL, the son of Donald Jesse Miller and Juel Deen (Bulka) Earle. Donald was known for walking around collecting cans for recycling, and he worked as a...

Aug 19, 2025

Ruth Ann Brown, 78, of Vandalia, IL passed away on August 19, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care.

She was born November 28, 1946 in Hillsboro, IL, the daughter of Ralph Ireland and Genevieve (Sanders) Skinner Neuenschwander. She married Darrel Eugene Brown on December 22, 1963 in Ramsey, IL. He passed away on November...

Aug 17, 2025

Kenneth Michael Keener, Age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Vandalia, Illinois with his brother David Keener, sister-in-law Gina and dear friends Nathan and Maria Miller by his side.

Ken was born on the 19th of August, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Delwin and Alice Keener. He spent his early years in Warsaw, Indiana...