Obituaries

Stella Halcomb

May 21, 2020

Stella A. Halcomb, 76, of Mendon passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the St. Vincent's Home in Quincy. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Hunter Funeral Home in Mendon.

Stella Halcomb

May 21, 2020

Stella A. Halcomb, 76, of Mendon passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the St. Vincent's Home in Quincy. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Hunter Funeral Home in Mendon.

Marjeane Vance

May 17, 2020

Marjeane K. “June” Vance, 84, of Rushville, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at 2:30 PM, Sunday, May 17, 2020, at her home.

She was born on June 17, 1935, in Sheldon, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Beula (Rowe) Nelson.

Surviving are her daughter Annette Leckrone and husband Bob of Rushville, one grandson Brandon...

Jodie Oenning

May 16, 2020

Jodie Brink Oenning, the infant son of Justin and Jean (Brinkman) Oenning of Ursa, was born sleeping at 6:13 P.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

In addition this parents, Jodie is survived by a brother, Jordan Oenning of Ursa, paternal grandparents, Gene and Connie Oenning of Ursa, maternal grandparents, Stan and Joan...

Jodie Oenning

May 16, 2020

Jodie Brink Oenning, the infant son of Justin and Jean (Brinkman) Oenning of Ursa, was born sleeping at 6:13 P.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

In addition this parents, Jodie is survived by a brother, Jordan Oenning of Ursa, paternal grandparents, Gene and Connie Oenning of Ursa, maternal grandparents, Stan and Joan...

Marla Spencer

May 7, 2020

Marla J. Spencer, 77, of Rushville, passed away at 1:34 AM, Thursday, May 7, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Springfield, surrounded by her children.

She was born on October 12, 1942, in Rushville, the daughter of Raymond and Melba (Lobb) Brocksieck.  She married Dean Spencer on July 25, 1985 and he preceded her in death on...

Brixtyn Cox

May 2, 2020

Brixtyn Travis Bryant Cox, 4 month old son of Travis Cox and Kelsie Ashcraft of Rushville, gained his angel wings at 7:14 AM, Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

He was born on December 21, 2019, in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Surviving are his mom and dad of Rushville, brother Zaiden at home,...

Milton Hignite

Apr 24, 2020

Milton Eugene Hignite, 65, of West Point passed away at 10:50 A.M. on Friday, April 24, 2020 in the home of his son in Hamilton.

Milton was born on January 26, 1955 in Moberly, Mo. The son of Milton Eugene and Kitty (Taylor) Hignite, Sr. He married Grace Groves. Grace survives of West Point.

Milton...

Milton Hignite

Apr 24, 2020

Milton Eugene Hignite, 65, of West Point passed away at 10:50 A.M. on Friday, April 24, 2020 in the home of his son in Hamilton.

Milton was born on January 26, 1955 in Moberly, Mo. The son of Milton Eugene and Kitty (Taylor) Hignite, Sr. He married Grace Groves. Grace survives of West Point.

Milton...

Stephen Keck

Apr 20, 2020

Stephen Ray Keck, 64, of Rushville, passed away at 7:02 PM, Monday, April 20, 2020, at his home.

He was born on February, 27, 1956, in Mississippi County, Missouri, the son of William Ray and Mary L. (Rickett) Keck.  He first married Rissa Parsano on June 30, 1979 in Rushville.  He later married Venus Ashens.

Surviving are...

Delores Ford

Apr 20, 2020

Delores Ford, 99, of Rushville, passed away at 2:00 AM, Monday, April 20, 2020, at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rushville.

She was born on February 19, 1921, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence Leonard and Harriett Lucille (Hood) Bankus.  She first married Robert Cameron on October 11, 1940, in Hannibal,...

Rose M. Taylor

Apr 19, 2020

Rose M. “Rosie” Taylor, 90, of Rushville, formerly of Metamora, passed away at 2:12 PM, Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

She was born on October 14, 1929, in Metamora, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Schaub) Alig.  She married Donald Taylor in November 1970 and he preceded her in death on...

Jan Thompson

Apr 11, 2020

Jan Elizabeth Thompson, 50, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Rushville, Illinois, passed away at 4:58 AM, Saturday, April 11, 2020, at her home.

She was born on September 28, 1969, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Shoopman) Thompson.

Survivors include her partner Danielle Doerfler of St Louis, Missouri,...

June Snell

Apr 10, 2020

June Ann Snell, 62, of Loraine passed away at 8:13 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2020 in her home.

June was born on October 14, 1957 in Highland Park. She was the daughter of James C. Snell and Stephanie Olejniczak-Weilgozs.

June was a 1975 graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School and attended cosmetology school...

June Snell

Apr 10, 2020

June Ann Snell, 62, of Loraine passed away at 8:13 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2020 in her home.

June was born on October 14, 1957 in Highland Park. She was the daughter of James C. Snell and Stephanie Olejniczak-Weilgozs.

June was a 1975 graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School and attended cosmetology school...

Huck Merrick

Apr 2, 2020

Huck Legend Martin Merrick, infant son of Andy and Buffee Powell-Merrick of Astoria, was born sleeping at 5:30 AM, Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the Women and Children’s Center at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

In addition to his parents Huck is survived by one brother Ridge Lee Merrick of Astoria, one half-brother Pfc. Dalton Moore stationed...

Dylan Fitzjarrald

Apr 2, 2020

Dylan Robert Fitzjarrald, 22, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Rushville, passed away at 2:47 Am, Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the home of his parents in Rushville.

He was born on September 14, 1997, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, the son of Michael and Rebecca (Akin) Fitzjarrald.

Surviving are two children Nickolas Vargas...

Doug Lashbrook

Apr 1, 2020

Doug Lashbrook, 42, of Rushville, passed away at 3:36 AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at his home.

He was born on September 21, 1977, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, the son of Keith and Barb (Willhite) Lashbrook.

Surviving are three daughters Jadyn, Skylin and Taelyn Lashbrook, his parents Keith and Barb Lashbrook, uncle and...

Margie Irwin

Mar 31, 2020

Margie Esther Elizabeth Irwin, 73, of Littleton, passed away at 9:36 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born on December 3, 1946, in Jersey County, Illinois, the daughter of Hosie and Frances (Kanuss) Holder.  She married Darwin “Butch” Irwin on January 25, 1964, at his parents’ home in Schuyler County. ...

Lewis Sill

Mar 30, 2020

Lew E. Sill, 64, of Mendon, died at Blessing Hospital on Monday, March 30, 2020.

He was born on July 15, 1955 to Paul and Jeanne (Kenady) Sill.

He graduated from Unity High School in 1973.   Lew married Teri on March 24, 2001. they just celebrated their 19th Wedding Anniversary.

He is survived...