Obituaries

Sep 17, 2025

Dan Hauskins, 76, of Ramsey died on Sept. 17, 2025, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Miller Funeral Home in Ramsey, IL. Burial will be in Ramsey Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 2:00 pm to 3:00...

Sep 17, 2025

Jackie Lee Hicks, age 89, of Ramsey, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, in Vandalia, IL.

He was born January 26, 1936 in Ramsey, IL, the son of Milta William "Shug" and Ruby Catherine (Spires) Hicks. He married Joan Katherine Schultz in 1964 in Ramsey, IL. Jackie worked...

Sep 14, 2025

Loretta Rhodes, age 79, passed away Sunday September 14, 2025 at her home in Ramsey, IL.

She was born December 24, 1945 in Danville, IL the daughter of Delbert Wayne Mikel and Myrtle Maxine Mikel (Ritter). She married Ronald Edward Rhodes Sr. on April 25, 1964 in Wilmington, IL. He passed away April 18, 2021. Loretta was...

Sep 5, 2025

Elmer Dwight Nordyke, age 62, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at his home in Vandalia, IL.

He was born July 8, 1963 in Vandalia, IL, the son of William Elmer Nordyke and Shirley Ann (Huddlestun) Nordyke Carter. Elmer married Tammy Renee Workman on June 22, 1984 in Vandalia, IL. Elmer was a member...

Sep 3, 2025

Donna Louella Price, age 87, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Majestic Care of Deming Park in Terre Haute, IN.

She was born February 6, 1938 in Ramsey IL, the daughter of Arthur Donaldson and Della (Welch) Donaldson. Donna married Norris Lynn Price on August 14, 1955 in Tunica County, MS. Donna was a member of...

Sep 3, 2025

Darla Jean McDonald, age 64, of Fillmore, IL passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her home in Fillmore, IL.

She was born February 6, 1961 in Red Bud, IL, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Taylor) McDonald.

Darla is survived by her mother, Ruth McDonald; sons, Josh Cole and Jesse Cole; 5 grandchildren, Caden...

Aug 28, 2025

Robert Kent Metzger, 85, of St. Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital in St. Peters, MO.

He was born March 12, 1940 the son of Charles John Metzger and Letha Madelyn (Abbott) Metzger. He married Marylin Lee Forbes on July 5, 1964 in Vandalia, IL. Robert received his bachelor's degree...

Aug 25, 2025

Lindell Martie, age 89, passed away August 25, 2025 at Revela at O'Fallon Assisted Living in O'Fallon, IL.

He was born December 12, 1935 in Hallidayboro, IL, the son of Clarence and Juanita (Halstead) Martie. Lindell married Iris Anne Carter on July 26, 1959 in Ramsey, IL.

Lindell worked in education for many years, retiring...

Aug 25, 2025

Donald Eugene Miller, 72, of Ramsey, IL passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living in Vandalia, IL.

He was born June 26, 1953 in Pana, IL, the son of Donald Jesse Miller and Juel Deen (Bulka) Earle. Donald was known for walking around collecting cans for recycling, and he worked as a...

Aug 19, 2025

Ruth Ann Brown, 78, of Vandalia, IL passed away on August 19, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care.

She was born November 28, 1946 in Hillsboro, IL, the daughter of Ralph Ireland and Genevieve (Sanders) Skinner Neuenschwander. She married Darrel Eugene Brown on December 22, 1963 in Ramsey, IL. He passed away on November...

Aug 17, 2025

Kenneth Michael Keener, Age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Vandalia, Illinois with his brother David Keener, sister-in-law Gina and dear friends Nathan and Maria Miller by his side.

Ken was born on the 19th of August, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Delwin and Alice Keener. He spent his early years in Warsaw, Indiana...

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...