Obituaries

Willena "Billie" Swain

Willena "Billie" Swain

Nov 16, 2019

Willena Swain "Billie", 94, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Sweetbriar Retirement Home in Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Vandalia, with Pastor Michael Mohr officiating.Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery Vandalia, IL.Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00...

Jackolyn C (Banks) Protz

Jackolyn C (Banks) Protz

Nov 16, 2019

Jackolyn C. Protz, 72, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, in an auto accident near Hillsboro, IL.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL, with Chaplains Scottie Wilson and Lee Taylor, officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday,...

Jenna R Protz

Jenna R Protz

Nov 16, 2019

Jenna R. Protz, 14, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, in an auto accident, near Hillsboro, IL.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL, with Chaplains Scottie Wilson and Lee Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be...

William "Bill" H Protz

William "Bill" H Protz

Nov 16, 2019

William H. "Bill" Protz, 73, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, in an auto accident near Hillsboro, IL.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL, with Chaplains Scottie Wilson and Lee Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM,...

Unice F "Faye" Moreland

Unice F "Faye" Moreland

Nov 15, 2019

Unice F. "Faye" Moreland, 80, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019, St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation rites were accorded. Private Services and Burial will be at a later date in Gilead Cemetery, south of Centralia, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories...

Elizabeth Ann (Sonnemann) Blythe

Elizabeth Ann (Sonnemann) Blythe

Nov 11, 2019

Elizabeth A. Blythe, 81, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019, at her home in Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 15, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church, Vandalia, with Pastor Kurt Simon officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery Vandalia, IL, Visitation will be held from 10:00...

Eugene "Gene" R Conaway

Eugene "Gene" R Conaway

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,...

Kenneth "Kenny" L Smith

Kenneth "Kenny" L Smith

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...

Gregory "Greg" D Gable

Gregory "Greg" D Gable

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...

Rose Marie (Nesbitt) Naab

Rose Marie (Nesbitt) Naab

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...

Beatrice "Bea" Elaine Carter

Beatrice "Bea" Elaine Carter

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...

Christopher Lee Brummet

Christopher Lee Brummet

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...

Clarence "Ace" Raymond Hoehn

Clarence "Ace" Raymond Hoehn

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....

Constance "Connie" A (Burkett) Bandelow

Constance "Connie" A (Burkett) Bandelow

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...

Albert "Al" E Schumacher

Albert "Al" E Schumacher

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...

Vickie L Mcnealy

Vickie L Mcnealy

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...

Vona I (Brown) Cook

Vona I (Brown) Cook

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...

Helen E (Otto) Merriman

Helen E (Otto) Merriman

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...

Geraline L (Mateer) Schuchmann

Geraline L (Mateer) Schuchmann

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...

Raymond "Ray" C Makovsky, Jr

Raymond "Ray" C Makovsky, Jr

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...