Obituaries

Virginia Lee Elam

Virginia Lee Elam

Jul 25, 2012

Virginia Lee Elam, 67, of Vandalia, IL, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in her home. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Vandalia, IL with Rev. Joe Lawson Officiating. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials are to the Family. Virginia was born on September 21,...

Lucille Weller

Lucille Weller

Jul 23, 2012

Lucille Weller, 93, of Ramsey, IL, died on Monday, July 23, 2012 at Heritage Manor in Litchfield, IL. Memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Ramsey Christian Church in Ramsey, IL with Pastor Terry Sapp officiating. Private burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00...

Fay Williams

Fay Williams

Jul 22, 2012

Fay Williams, 90, of Harrisburg, IL, Formerly of Vandalia, IL died on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Shawnee Rose Care Center in Harrisburg, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL with Rev. David Willard officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, in Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held...

Willie Frances Welch

Willie Frances Welch

Jul 20, 2012

Willie Frances Welch, 89 of Ramsey, Illinois died on Friday, July 20, 2012, at her Son's home in Ramsey, Illinois. Born May 7, 1923 in Fletcher, Texas, she was the daughter of the late William Oscar and Fannie Lou (Brady) Jenkins. She married Charles Marvin Welch, September 15, 1944 in New Orleans, LA, Charles passed away December 24, 2006....

Hughie G Craig

Hughie G Craig

Jul 13, 2012

Hughie G. Craig, 80, of Greenville, IL, formerly of Ramsey, IL, died on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing in Belleville, IL. Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Rural Ramsey, IL with Pastor Gregg Shannon officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow at Mt. Carmel...

Michael A Brown

Michael A Brown

Jul 9, 2012

Michael A. Brown, 27, of Henry, IL, died on Monday, July 9, 2012 in Shobonier, IL. Visitation & Reception 12 Noon-8:00 PM, Saturday 7-21-12 at the Eagles Club in Vandalia, IL. Memorial are requested to the family. Michael was born on December 22, 1984, in Spring Valley, IL, the son of Michael L. Brown and Kelly F. (Travise) Lash....

Lida M Hale

Lida M Hale

Jul 9, 2012

Lida M. Hale, 90, of Vandalia, IL, died on Monday, July 9, 2012 at her home. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2012, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL with Rev. Roger Grimmett officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, in Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday,...

Suzanne Ray Nelson

Suzanne Ray Nelson

Jul 8, 2012

Suzanne Ray Nelson, 67, of Corona, California, formerly of Vandalia, IL, died on Sunday, July 8, 2012 in Riverside, CA. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 20, 2012, at Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia, IL, with Rev. Robert Francisco officiating. Friends and Family may gather at 10:30 at the cemetery. Memorials: The Donor's Choice. Suzanne was...

Reba M Mehlberg

Reba M Mehlberg

Jun 19, 2012

Reba M. Mehlberg, 65, of Fillmore, IL, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church in Fillmore, IL with Pastor Myron Kirk officiating. Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery, in Fillmore, IL. Visitation will be held from 1:00...

S Paul Beccue

S Paul Beccue

Jun 13, 2012

S. Paul Beccue, 92, of Altamont, IL, formerly of Brownstown & Vandalia, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL with Dr. Lowell Donnelley officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, in St. Elmo, IL with Military...

Charles H Zimmer

Charles H Zimmer

Jun 10, 2012

Charles H. "Charlie" Zimmer, 86, of Vandalia, IL, died on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 15, 2012, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL with Pastor Doug Wodtka officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL with Military Rite. Visitation will be held from...

Charles "Skip" C Carroll

Charles "Skip" C Carroll

Jun 3, 2012

Charles C. Carroll "Skip", 80, of Vandalia, IL, died on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 7, 2012, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL with Rev. Louis Frick officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, in Vandalia, IL with Military Rites. Visitation will be...

Nicholas "Nick" Joe Kelly

Nicholas "Nick" Joe Kelly

May 31, 2012

Nicholas Joe Kelly "Nick", 24, of Vandalia, IL, died on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, June 4, 2012, at First Baptist Church, Brownstown, IL with Pastor Dr. Olen Evans officiating. Private Burial at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5:00...

Helen Alberta Wooten

Helen Alberta Wooten

May 25, 2012

Helen Alberta Wooten, 82, of Vandalia, IL, died on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 31, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Vandalia, IL with Pastor Todd Korasick officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, in Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM...

Maxine Helen Meyer

Maxine Helen Meyer

May 19, 2012

Maxine H. Meyer, 89, of Mulberry Grove, IL, died on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Alhambra Care Center, Inc in Alhambra, IL. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Temple Baptist Church in Vandalia, IL with the Revs. Loren File & Joe Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Green-Hill Cemetery, in Rural Fillmore, IL....

Erma Joy Warner

Erma Joy Warner

May 18, 2012

Erma Joy Warner, 83, of Vandalia, IL, died on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro, IL. Services will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Bethel Baptist Church in rural Vandalia, IL , with Rev. Tim Logue and Grandson, Travis Warner officiating. Burial will follow at Ramsey Cemetery, in Ramsey, IL. Visitation will...

Melvin Richard "Rick" Cothern Jr

Melvin Richard "Rick" Cothern Jr

May 10, 2012

Melvin Richard "Rick" Cothern, Jr., 56, of Ramsey, IL, died on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at His Home in Ramsey, IL. Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Miller Funeral Home in Ramsey, IL with the Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Rural Ramsey, IL. Visitation will be...

Kenneth A Ortegren

Kenneth A Ortegren

May 5, 2012

Kenneth A. "Ken" Ortegren, 92, of Godfrey, IL, formerly of Vandalia, IL, died on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at his home in Godfrey, IL. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 18, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Vandalia, IL , with the Dr. Roger Grimmett and Rev. Gene Tucker officiating. Burial will follow at...

Norma E Harrison

Norma E Harrison

May 1, 2012

Norma E. Harrison, 85, of Fillmore, IL died on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Montgomery Nursing & Rehab Center in Hillsboro, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Miller Funeral Home, Fillmore, IL with Rev. Ernest Flowers & Pastor Jim Vargo officiating. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery, in Fillmore, IL. Visitation will...

Dean E Carter

Dean E Carter

Apr 27, 2012

Dean E. Carter, 80, of Hillsboro, IL, died on Friday, April 27, 2012 at his home. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with the Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, in Vandalia, IL, with Military Rites. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to...