Obituaries

Aug 12, 2025

Sheri Lynn (Siebert) Vandenbergh, age 60, of Fillmore, IL passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born January 9, 1965, in Hillsboro, IL, the daughter of Russell and Amber (Voils) Siebert. She married Rick Vandenbergh on May 21, 1983. She was a graduate of Nokomis High School, the...

Aug 10, 2025

Phyllis Joann Kern, 86, of Vandalia, IL passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at her home in Vandalia, IL.

She was born April 19, 1939 in Brownstown, IL, the daughter of Virgil and Alberta (Hug) Craig. She married Merle Edward Kern on May 23, 1959 in Brownstown, IL.

She is survived by her husband, Merle...

Aug 9, 2025

Dylan Wayne Shafer, 32, of Ramsey, IL passed away August 9, 2025.

He was born June 25, 1993 in Effingham, IL, the son of Tracy Shafer and Douglas (Patty) Shafer. Dylan was a mechanic, carpenter, welder, and there was nothing he couldn't fix. His little boy was his life, they were inseparable. He was a pool player...

Aug 2, 2025

Robyne Renae (Ellis) Gregory, age 46, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 surrounded by her family at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.

She was born December 19, 1978, in Decatur, IL the daughter of Jerry L. and Patricia D. (Pettyjohn) Ellis. She married James L. "Jim" Gregory on December 19, 2012. Robyne was...

Jul 29, 2025

John R. Ericksen, 87, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2025. A dedicated educator, proud Marine, and beloved father and grandfather. John leaves behind a legacy of strength, service, and deep love for his family.

John was born in Chicago on September 4, 1937, the son of Anders and Velma (Smithson)...

Jul 14, 2025

Daniel Cole, aged 62, passed away July 14, 2025, at St Louis University Hospital with his children by his side.

Daniel was born December 1, 1962, in Vandalia. He had a deep and lifelong love for animals, especially horses and Australian Shepherds. But most importantly, he loved his kids and grandkids more than anything.

Daniel...

Jul 4, 2025

Joan DeVee Robertson, 90, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at SBL Fayette County Hospital LTC in Vandalia, IL.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Vandalia, IL with Pastor Brett Cornelius officiating. Burial will be held privately at Fairlawn Cemetery,...

Jul 3, 2025

Janet Lynn Weston, 68, of Hillsboro, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Tremont Ridge Assisted Living in Hillsboro, IL.

Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Miller Funeral Home, Fillmore, IL, with Rev. Michael Plummer officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 8,...

Jul 2, 2025

Maija D. (Culs) Deal, 85, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home in Vandalia, IL, from a heart attack.

There will be no services held at this time. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, will provide funeral arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be...

Jun 26, 2025

Cathy Farley Silva, 70, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her residence in Vandalia, IL.

There will be no services held 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.

Cathy was born October...

Jun 26, 2025

Norman Floyd Royer, 97, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at The Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Mulberry Grove City Cemetery, Mulberry Grove, IL with Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. Burial will immediately follow. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge...

Jun 25, 2025

Verna Mary Pyle, 82, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 30, 2025, at Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL with Pastor Robert Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery, Rural Fillmore, IL. Visitation will be...

Jun 17, 2025

Howard T. Naab, 90, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home in Ramsey, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 20, 2025, at Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, with Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL, with Military Rites by Ramsey American...

Jun 10, 2025

Metz Wayne Hoffman of Centralia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home in Centralia, IL. God decided to call him home at the age of 51 years old.

Private graveside services will be held for the family. Burial will be in Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is in charge of...

Jun 8, 2025

Patricia Joyce McPherson, 74 of Vandalia, went home on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 5:47 am. Pat was born on August 1, 1950 to Floyd and Ila Mae Cummings.

There will be no services held at this time. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the...

Jun 3, 2025

Josiah Paul Hemingway, 64, of Adamsville, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

There will be no services held at this time. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

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May 31, 2025

Jack Byrkit Johnston, 87, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Vandalia, IL. A memorial service will follow with Pastor Curtis Flake officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made...

May 27, 2025

Alaina June McElroy, 3, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia, IL. A graveside service will follow at Vernon Cemetery in Vernon, IL with Pastor Doug Wodtka officiating. Memorial donations may be made to...

May 20, 2025

Michael Joe Hunter, 76, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at SBL Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, IL.

There will be no services held 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.

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May 12, 2025

Kathy Ann Runge, 57, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at her home in Ramsey, IL.

Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, May 16, 2025, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Travis Warner officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Friday, May 16, 2025, at the...