Obituaries

Nov 1, 2019

Eugene "Gene" R. Conaway, 74, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, in his home, Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia, with Pastor Joe Lawson, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Military Rites by Crawford-Hale American Legion Post #95,...

Nov 1, 2019

Kenneth "Kenny" L. Smith, 69, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, Barnes Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.

In keeping with Kenny's wishes, cremation rites were accorded. Graveside Services and Interment will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday November 16, 2019 in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. IL., with Pastor Victor Votaw officiating.Friends and Family may gather...

Oct 17, 2019

Gregory D. "Greg" Gable, 63, of Vernon, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at his home, Vernon, IL.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 28, 2019, at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Rev. David Bilyeu, officiating. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be...

Oct 17, 2019

Rose M. Naab, 77, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, in Ramsey, IL. Services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastors Richard L. Corwin and Terry Sapp, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00...

Oct 2, 2019

Beatrice "Bea" E. Carter, 84, of Hillsboro, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, in her home, Hillsboro,IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 4, 2019, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, , with Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. , . Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00...

Sep 28, 2019

Christopher "Chris" L. Brummet, 44, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, at his home in Vandalia, IL. Honoring his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Privates services and burial will be at a later date. Memorials: To the Family. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared...

Sep 22, 2019

Clarence "Ace" R. Hoehn, 81, of Fillmore, Illinois, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Helia Healthcare of Hillsboro, Taylor Springs, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 30, 2019, at Miller Funeral Home, Fillmore, IL, with Pastor Kevin Simburger, officiating. Burial will follow at Bost Hill Cemetery, Rural Fillmore, IL, with Military Rites....

Sep 20, 2019

Constance "Connie" A. Bandelow, 86, of Metamora, Illinois, formerly of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, in Metamora, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Krista Stokke, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00...

Sep 19, 2019

Albert "Al" E. Schumacher, 81 of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Heritage Health in Springfield, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Terry Westerfield, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Military Rites by The Crawford-Hale...

Sep 12, 2019

Vickie L. McNealy, 68, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Vandalia Rehab & Health Care Ctr., Vandalia, IL.

In keeping with her wishes cremation rites were accorded. There will be no services. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at...

Sep 9, 2019

Vona I. Cook, 90, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at her home in Decatur, IL.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 13, 2019, at Taylor Cemetery, RFD Vandalia, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family...

Aug 28, 2019

Helen E. Merriman, 91, of Fillmore, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at her home, Fillmore, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 31, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ramsey, IL, with Father Scott Snider, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Ramsey, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00...

Aug 22, 2019

Geraline L. Schuchmann, 83, of Mulberry Grove, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019, in Fayette Co. Hospital, Vandalia, IL.

In keeping with her wishes, her body was donated to science. There will be no service or burial at this time. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be...

Aug 21, 2019

Raymond C. "Ray" Makovsky, Jr., 58, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.

Private Family Service and intermentwill be in the Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey IL.Memorials: To the family. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at...

Aug 12, 2019

May Della Probst, 90, of Vandalia, Illinois, formerly of Bingham, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, at Sweetbriar Retirement Home, Vandalia, Illinois.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Miller Funeral Home, Fillmore, IL, with Rev. Everett Shaw, officiating. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery, Fillmore, IL. Visitation will be held...

Aug 7, 2019

Edward "Ed" M. Kulesza, 84, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 12, 2019, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Tim Logue, officiating.Burial will follow at Green-Hill Cemetery Rural Fillmore, IL, with Military Rites by Crawford-Hale American Legion...

Jul 24, 2019

Steven E. Fisher, 63, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Vandalia, IL. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Crown Point Church, Rural Vandalia, with Pastor Pete LeDuc officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 28, 2019, at the Church. Memorials: To the Family....

Jul 19, 2019

David V. Gathe, 60, of Vernon, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019, at Fayette County Hospital, ER in Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, , with Pastor Pete LeDuc officiating.. Burial will follow at Vernon Cemetery, Vernon, IL, Visitation will be held from...

Jul 3, 2019

Elsie M. Kelly, 77, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, Illinois, with Pastor Bob and Kelly Carruthers and Edmund Hill, officiating. Private burial at Independence Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL. Visitation will be...

Jul 3, 2019

Donald "Don" M. Diveley, 89, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Fayette County Hospital ER, Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 8, 2019, at Bethel Baptist Church, Vandalia, Illinois, with Dr. Ben Foxworth, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Military Rites by Crawford-Hale American...