Obituaries

Marsha Tucker

Jan 23, 2026

Marsha Ann Tucker, 75, of Staunton, passed away peacefully at 9:39 am on Friday, January 23, 2026, at SSM Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

She was born on October 14, 1950 in Alton, the daughter of the late Thomas & Alma (Rolston) Williamson. She married Orville Triplett in October of 1969 in Staunton and they later divorced. Marsha...

John Ayers

Jan 16, 2026

John W. Ayers Sr., 77, of Rushville and formerly of Louisiana, Missouri, passed away quietly at 6:55 am on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rushville.

He was born on July 3, 1948, in Ashburn, Missouri, the son of the late Roscoe & Ruth (Anderson) Ayers.

John worked for 33 years as a machinist for Hubbell...

Service of Remembrance

2025

During the holiday season, when the absence of loved ones feels the sharpest, let the enduring light of your shared love be the focus. Keep the precious indelible memories you created close to your heart, serving as a comfort and a source of strength. Please know we are thinking of you at this time. Holiday wishes from all of us...

Veteran's Day

Nov 11, 2025

Susan Johnson

Sep 26, 2025

Susan Lynn Johnson, 80, of Rushville, passed away at 1:40 am on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

She was born on September 6, 1945, in Beardstown, the daughter of the late Howard Dale & Virginia Maxine (Reed) Stevens. Susan was a 1963 graduate of Beardstown High School. Shortly thereafter, she married Bobby Jack Johnson on October 24,...

Doris Carey

Sep 15, 2025

Doris May Carey, 80, of Rushville, passed away at 1:45 am on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on June 12, 1945, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Frank & Angeline (Foley) Sanders. Doris married Melvin Carey on October 19, 1967, in Springfield and he survives.

Doris was a past member of the Elliott Avenue Baptist Church...

Verna Goldsborough

Sep 10, 2025

Verna M. Goldsborough, 94, of Macomb and formerly of Rushville, passed away peacefully at 8:33 pm on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at The Elms of Macomb.

She was born on August 6, 1932, in Lewiston, the daughter of the late Walter & Gladys (Dare) France. Verna was a graduate of Beardstown High School with the class of 1949. Following school, she...

Edward Huett

Sep 9, 2025

Edward Huett, 72, of Mt. Sterling and formerly of Rushville, passed away at 2:40 am on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Mt. Sterling Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Sterling.

He was born on June 4, 1953, in Booneville, Indiana, the son of the late Millard Huett Jr. and his biological mother, Roberta (Fuller) Huett. He was lovingly raised by...

Charles Daly

Jul 24, 2025

Charles “Charile” Daly, 92, of Quincy and formerly of Camden, passed away at 11:51 pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.

He was born on September 16, 1932 in Camden, the son of the late Ernest Jesse & Bessie Gladys (White) Daly. After Charlie graduated from High School, he enlisted in the United States Army...

Joyce Robertson

Jul 6, 2025

Joyce Robertson, 89, of Browning, passed away at 3:29 pm on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Beardstown Nursing Home in Beardstown.

She was born on July 27, 1935, in Browning, the daughter of the late Kenneth & Leoma (Dresher) Robertson. Joyce was an independent person and raised hogs & cattle for most of her working life. She was working up...

Jon "Tony" Wessel

Jul 5, 2025

Jon Edward “Tony” Wessel, 82, of Frederick, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 10:11 am on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Rushville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Rushville, Illinois.

Tony was born March 10, 1943, in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of the late Edward (Moose) and Minnie Lucille (Brown) Wessel. He married Brenda Sue Ralston on March 26, 1967,...

Beverly Hillman

Jul 2, 2025

Beverly Jean Hillman, 72, of Camden, passed away at 5:30 am on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home in Camden.

She was born on April 11, 1953, in Macomb, the daughter of the late Virgil & Leona (Agans) Stolp. Beverly married Wayne Hillman on April 19, 1970, at the United Methodist Church of Bushnell. Wayne survives.

Beverly worked as a nurse...

Patricia Hendricks

Jun 26, 2025

Patricia “Patty” D. Hendricks, 74, of Vermont, passed away at 10:15 pm on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Wesley Village in Macomb.

She was born on July 13, 1950, in Rushville, the daughter of the late Joseph Leslie & Claira Lenora (Edmiston) Hendricks. Patty worked for many years as a cook at Western Illinois University in Macomb until her retirement in...

Zoe Ellison

Jun 21, 2025

Zoe Ann Ellison, 67, of Littleton, passed away at 5:33 am on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home in Littleton.

She was born on March 23, 1958 in Salem, Arkansas, the daughter of Shirley (D’Camp) Bassham & the late Wiley Bassham. She married Larry Ellison; the love of her life, on June 12, 1987, in Florida, and he preceded her...

Eldon G. Vaughn

Jun 16, 2025

Eldon Gale Vaughn, 92, of Rushville, passed away at 9:16 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. He was born on September 23, 1932 in Camden, Illinois, the son of Melvin and Hazel (Anderson) Vaughn. He married Doris Irene (Estes) Vaughn on February 26, 1955 at the Rushville Free Methodist Church. After 65 years...

William "Bill" Smart

Jun 7, 2025

William H. “Bill” Smart, 87, of Rushville, Illinois, passed away at 12:50 pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Illinois.

Bill was brought into the world by Doc Sollis on May 7, 1938, in rural Herrick, Illinois, the son of Hollie Wayne and Vera (Anderson) Smart. In 1965, he was united in marriage to Judith Robertson,...

June Fuqua

Jun 3, 2025

June C. Fuqua, 96, of Rushville, passed away at 7:05 pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Mt. Sterling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Sterling.

She was born on July 9, 1928, in Schuyler County, the daughter of the late Earl & Mary (Richardson) Royer. June married Maurice Lozelle Fuqua on March 17, 1946, in Virginia, and he preceded...

Linda Ward

May 23, 2025

Linda Sue Ward, 74, of Rushville, passed away peacefully at 6:38 AM on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Born October 13, 1950, in Beardstown IL, she was the daughter of the late Freiley and Dorothy Helen (Termin) Pigg. On September 7, 1968, she married Robert M. Ward Sr., at Sugar Grove Methodist Church in...

Maxine Shelts

May 11, 2025

H. Maxine (Downs) Shelts, 98, of Camden, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 12:47 a.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois surrounded by family.

She was born on August 4, 1926, the daughter of Marvin and Beula (Beam) Downs in Schuyler County, Illinois. She married Russell F. Shelts on January 21, 1946. He preceded her in death on...

Patricia A. Palo

May 1, 2025

Patricia Ann Palo, 72, of Rushville, passed away unexpectedly at 4:04 pm on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She was born on April 1, 1953, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Pat married Alan Palo on July 17, 2006, in Clarinda, Iowa and he survives.

Pat spent most of her working life serving in the capacity of restaurant...