Obituaries
Brandon D. Grames, 38
Brandon D. Grames, 38, of Salem, Illinois, formerly of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away on April 6, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on April 13, 1985, in Vandalia, the son of Roger Gottman and Rhonda Grames. He was a 2004 graduate of Salem Community High School. Brandon never let his chall...
Apr 08, 2024
Donna Ann Bone, 58
Donna Ann Bone, 58, of Watson, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, in her residence, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 in Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Steven Linton officiating. Visit...
Apr 08, 2024
Delores Irene Blackwell, 76
Delores Irene Blackwell, 76, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:57 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL. Delores was born on October 5, 1947, in Henton, IL, the daughter of Earl C. and Helen Lucille (Walborn) Mose. She attended Shelbyville schools and graduated from Shelbyville High Sch...
Apr 08, 2024
Randall E. St. Clair, 74
Randall E. St. Clair age 74, of Hidalgo, Illinois passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Helia Healthcare of Olney. As per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Cards of sympathy may be mailed to the St. Clair family in care of Tammy Ericksen, 21345 E. 1890th Ave, Yale, Illinois 62481. Randall was born on May 27...
Apr 08, 2024
Burl Wayne Griffith, 74
Burl Wayne Griffith, age 74, of Dieterich, Illinois, "God's Country" passed away at 6:19 AM - Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM - Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 303 East Section Street, Die...
Apr 05, 2024
Cathie A. Underwood, 67
Cathie A. Underwood, 67, of Stewardson, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024. Born on September 20, 1956, in Effingham, Illinois, Cathie was the beloved daughter of Calvin and Opal Delores (Ballinger) Mueller. She was a 1975 graduate of Stewardson-Strasburg High School. Cathie's memory will be cherished a...
Apr 05, 2024
Ronald E. Hollmann, 71
Ronald E. Hollmann, age 71, of Vandalia, Illinois passed away the evening of Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Vandalia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2024 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with a one-hour viewing prior to the service. Pastor Ryan Meyer will be offic...
Apr 05, 2024
Ronald "Ronnie" McCarty, 67
Ronald R. "Ronnie" McCarty, 67, of Iola, Illinois passed away at 1:21 pm, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his home. Ronnie was born on February 22, 1957 in Vandalia, Illinois the son of Lawrence and Dorothy (Mulvaney) McCarty. Ronnie worked for many years for the Iola Elevator until it closed and his health decli...
Apr 04, 2024
Edwin Charles 'Charlie' Tappan, 82
Edwin Charles 'Charlie' Tappan, 82, of Altamont IL passed away peacefully at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab in Benton IL on Saturday March 30, 2023. Charlie was born April 22,1941 to Edwin Cecil and Lola Faye Tappan in Vandalia IL. He married Catherine Cecelia 'Cathy' Murray at the St. James Cathedral in Mt Rainier MD o...
Apr 04, 2024
Raymond J. "Ray" Vahling, 91
Raymond J. "Ray" Vahling, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his home in Teutopolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery with military rites. A Knights of Columbus rosa...
Apr 04, 2024