Obituaries

May 17, 2020

Joan M. Eller, 57, of Bluford, Illinois, formerly of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020, at her home, Bluford, IL.

Per her wishes cremation rites were accorded. There are no services at this time. Memorials: Second Chance Animal Rescue, Vandalia, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences...

May 16, 2020

Carl A. Cole, 60, of Litchfield, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, at his home in Litchfield, IL. There will be no services at this time. 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 June 13, 1959, in Hillsboro, IL, the...

May 4, 2020

Frederick A."Fred" Doyle, 69, of Brownstown, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020, at his home inrural Brownstown, IL. A proud resident of the Suburbs of (Chickenfoot & Frogtown).

Private services and interment will be held at a later date at Sharon Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL. Memorials: Donor's Choice. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge...

Apr 27, 2020

Larry W. Pence, 71, of Shobonier, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020, in Vandalia, IL.

Per his wishes cremation rites were accorded. No Services will be held at this time. Memorials: Donors Choice. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

Apr 22, 2020

Eileen Marie Tamborini, 93, Vandalia, Illinoisformerly ofRamsey, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, IL. Private Graveside Services with interment will be held at Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, IL, with Pastor Terry Sapp officiating. Memorials: Ramsey Christian Church, Ramsey, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may...

Apr 19, 2020

Gary M. Neeley, 72, of Pana, Illinois, formerly of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Prairie Rose Health Care Center, Pana, IL. Private graveside services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Ramsey, IL, with Father Scott Snider, officiating. A Public Catholic Mass Celebrating Gary's life will be held at a later date. Memorials: St....

Apr 17, 2020

Martha E. Austin, 84, of Litchfield, Illinois, formerly of Herrick, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, at Aperion Care Litchfield, IL.

Private graveside services and interment will be held at Myers Cemetery, Herrick, IL with Pastor Terry Sapp officiating. In lieu of flowers or a donation to a charitable cause, the family suggests that, if desired,...

Apr 12, 2020

Louise M. Kruenegel, 79, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her home, Vandalia, IL. Due to COVID-19 health concerns a Private Graveside Service and interment will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Terry Westerfield officiating. Memorials: First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements....

Apr 11, 2020

Ilean F. Himes, 93, of Fillmore, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, IL. Due to COVID-19 health concerns a Private Graveside Service and interment will be held at Green Hill Cemetery, Rural Fillmore, IL, with Pastor Harry Kirk officiating. Memorials: Green Hill Cemetery, Fillmore, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Fillmore, IL, is in charge...

Apr 11, 2020

Charles F. "Fred" Horn, 76, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, at his home, Ramsey, IL.

Per his wishes cremation rites were accorded. Private Family Services and interment will be held at a later date. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the...

Apr 11, 2020

Anthony R. "Tony" Rauch, 31, of Paris, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Indianola, IL. A joint Celebration of Life service honoring both Tony and his grandfather, Ronald Rauch Sr., will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Vandalia Shrine Club, with Pastor Robert Weaver, officiating. Memorials: Shriners Hospitals For Children and/or Vandalia Shrine...

Apr 6, 2020

David E. Koski, 65, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Due to COVID-19 health concerns a Private Graveside Service and Internment will be held at Casey Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL, with Pastor Roger Eller, officiating. Memorials: Ramsey American Legion, and/or Casey Cemetery, Ramsey, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is...

Apr 5, 2020

Marianne Page (née Kucharski), 68, of Vandalia, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

A 10:00 A.M Memorial Mass will be held for Marianne July 10, 2020 at Mother of Dolors Catholic Church, Vandalia, IL with the Rev. Fr. Scott Snider and Rev. Fr. Zach Edgar officiating. Due to COVID-19 health concerns social...

Apr 5, 2020

Wayne L. Hale, 100, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, surrounded by family, at his home in Vandalia, IL.

Due to COVID-19 health concerns a Private Graveside Service and Internment will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Terry Westerfield, officiating. Memorials: Vandalia Lions Club; First United Methodist Church; and/or CRC -...

Apr 3, 2020

Ronald Richard Rauch, Sr., 80, of Schaumburg, IL, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020.

Ronald was born December 17, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of Carl Rauch. He married Carol Ann Lesniak in 1965, she passed away in 1993. He was a retired salesman.

He is survived by: Sons - Ron Rauch, Jr. &...

Mar 31, 2020

Bernadine Coulter, 90, of Oregon, Illinois, formerly of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Oregon Living & Rehab Center, Oregon, IL. Due to COVID-19 health concerns aPrivate Graveside Service and Interment will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Liberty Cemetery, Bingham, Illinois, with Pastor Harry Kirk, officiating. Memorials: Donor's Choice. Miller Funeral...

Mar 9, 2020

John Ashdown, a man of many talents died on March 9, 2020 at the age of 56.

John is survived by his mother, Linda Ashdown; his wife, Tina Ashdown (Bertram); his sons, Derek Ashdown and Todd Ashdown; his sister, Sandra Cearlock and Joe; his aunts, Kay Drake and Martha Dillow; his uncle, Richard Ashdown; and multiple nieces...

Mar 8, 2020

Robert "Bob the Greeter" L. Porter, 71, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Per his wishes, cremation rites were accorded. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 A.M Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Bethel Baptist Church, rural Vandalia, IL, with Dr. Ben Foxworth, officiating. Friends may gather 9:00 - 11:00...

Mar 2, 2020

J. Paul Smith, 77, of Nokomis, Illinois, formerly of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020, at his home, Nokomis, IL.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the First Baptist Church of Ramsey, Ramsey, IL, with Pastor Jeff Shouse, officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:30...

Feb 26, 2020

Saundra E. "Sonnie" Buetzer, 79, of Ramsey, Illinois, formerly of Macon, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL with Pastor Harry Kirk officiating. Burial will follow at Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, IL. Visitation will be...