Obituaries

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...

Feb 23, 2020

Gary Dale Dooley, 74, of Vandalia, Illinois, left this earth and gained his wings on Sunday, February 23, 2020, in Vandalia, IL. Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Memorial Presbyterian Church, Assumption, IL, with Pastor Harry Kirk, officiating. Friends and family will gather at the church at 3:30 P.M. Burial will...

Feb 21, 2020

Robert K. Haslett, 55, of Coffeen, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at his home in Coffeen, IL.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Northside Christian Church, Vandalia, IL. Memorials: To the Family and/or Northside Christian Church, Vandalia, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Filllmore, IL is in charge of arrangements....

Feb 17, 2020

Earl E. Ralston, 75, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020, at his home in Ramsey, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Ramsey Christian Church, Ramsey, IL, with Pastor Richard Corwin, officiating. Burial will follow at Bolt Cemetery, Ramsey, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to...

Feb 17, 2020

Doris L. Crow, 91, of Vandalia, Illinois, formerly of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 20, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Ramsey, Ramsey, IL, with Pastor Jeff Shouse, officiating. Burial will follow at Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, IL. Visitation will...

Feb 16, 2020

Wendell L. Hoffman, 94, of Vandalia, Illinois, formerly of Bingham, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Fayette County Hospital, LTC, in Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 21, 2020, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Cliff Crockett and Terry Westerfield, officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Cemetery,...

Feb 12, 2020

Gerald A. Brown, 78, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 17, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Ramsey, Ramsey, IL, with Pastors Steve Manning, Kyle Blackerby and Rodney Caswell, officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Rural Ramsey,...

Feb 12, 2020

George H. Huber, 84, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Hillsboro, IL, with Pastor Joe Lawson, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Hillsboro, IL. Visitation will be held from 11:00...

Feb 11, 2020

Lucille Perkins Cothern, 92, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 17, 2020, at Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, with Pastor Harry Kirk, officiating. Burial will follow at Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, IL. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to...

Feb 11, 2020

Doyet Davis, 84, of Nokomis, Illinois, formerly of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 14, 2020, at Grace Fellowship Church, Fillmore, IL, with Pastor Myron Kirk, officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday, February...

Feb 7, 2020

Wendal H. Burrus, 88, of Herrick, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Ramsey Christian Church, Ramsey, IL, with Pastor Larry Daniel, officiating. Burial will follow at Myers Cemetery, Herrick, IL. Visitation will be held at the Ramsey Christian...

Feb 3, 2020

Florence M. "Flossie" Brown, 90, of Vandalia, Illinois, formerly of Ramsey, IL, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at Vandalia Rehab & Healthcare Ctr., Vandalia, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 10, 2020, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL, with Rev. Gregg Shannon, officiating. Friends and family may gather at the...