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Mary Ellen Tyson
Sep 4, 2026
Mary Ellen Toland Tyson, age 92, of Beardstown, died peacefully on September 4th at Beardstown Health & Rehab with family and friends by her side.
She was born February 1, 1934 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of William M. and Velma C. Dodds Toland. She married her soul-mate Harold Eugene Tyson on June 30, 1957 at First United Methodist Church in...
Bonnie I. Anderson
Aug 28, 2026
Bonnie Irene Anderson, 88, of Beardstown, died Friday, August 28, 2026, at her home.
She was born July 19, 1938, in Peoria, the daughter of Percy T. and Eva Piper Newell. She married Calvin Lee Anderson on July 28, 1956 in Beardstown, and he preceded her in death on January 2, 2015.
She is survived by her son, Rodney Lee "Rod" Anderson...
Alexis Rae Bennett
Aug 23, 2026
Alexis Rae Bennett, 33, formerly of Beardstown, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, in St. Louis. She was born September 3, 1992 in Rushville, daughter of Timothy Bennett and Terri Riddell Bennett. She is survived by three children Kaden Easley (companion Megan Hayes), Jazen Belville, and Tristan Belville all of Beardstown; her granddaughter Mariah; her father, Timothy Bennett of Texas; her...
Julia "Julie" A. Reller Barron
Aug 15, 2026
Julia Ann "Julie" Reller Barron, 69, of Pittsfield and formerly of Beardstown, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Illini Community Hospital.
She was born November 7, 1956, in Beardstown, the daughter of Jack and Joan Quigley Reller.
She is survived by two children, Katie Couch (husband, Dean) of Pittsfield and Jack Walters of Springfield; four grandchildren, Marcus Couch (wife, Kelsey) of Pittsfield,...
David Lee Krohe
Aug 7, 2026
David Lee Krohe, 62, of Beardstown, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 7, 2026, surrounded by his family, following a courageous seven-year battle with colon cancer.
He was born July 24, 1964, in Beardstown, the son of Richard and Frances Ruth Perrine Krohe. He married Cynthia Bryant on August 27, 2021, at Schuy-Rush Park, and she survives in Beardstown.
He...
Sue Fischer
Aug 6, 2026
Billie Sue Fischer, 74, of Beardstown, died Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
She was born September 17, 1951, in Beardstown, the daughter of James E. and Vivian Vyrene Wells Wilhite. She married Steven "Steve" Fischer on August 8, 1981, at Lottie Morrow's home in Beardstown, and he survives.
She is also survived by two sons, Chad Fischer (wife...
Phyllis Anderson
Aug 3, 2026
Phyllis Anderson, 94, of Beardstown, died Monday, August 3, 2026, at Beardstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born January 16, 1932 in Beardstown , the daughter of Russell G. and Myrtle Spencer Phelps.
She is survived by four children, Stacey Robertson of Apollo, Florida, George Anderson (wife, Lynn) of Alton, Russ Anderson (wife, Julie) of Normal and Gail Anderson of Beardstown;...
Ramona F. "Mona" Larner
Jul 31, 2026
Ramona F. Larner, 84 of Beardstown and formerly of Quincy, died Friday, July 31, 2026 at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
She was born May 30, 1942 in Batesville, AR, the daughter of Raymond and Lavina Harrison Pearcy. She married Edgar W. "Ed" Larner, Jr in 1983, and he preceded her in death on April 7, 2012.
She was the mother of two daughters, Michele...
Doris J. Moore
Jul 29, 2026
Doris J. Moore, 86 of Beardstown, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
She was born July 31, 1939 in Rushville, the daughter of John and Nellie Hoke Moore.
She is survived by her son-in-law Howard Stephen Dyche of Frederick. She was preceded in death by her son Rick A. Taylor.
Doris graduated from Rushville High School with the Class...
Thomas G. Taylor
Jul 22, 2026
Thomas Gregory "Tom" Taylor, 84, of Beardstown, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Beardstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born January 21, 1942, in Beardstown, the son of Roy E. and Marion Bingham Taylor. He married Vicki Frech on October 2, 1965, at First Congregational Church in Beardstown, and she survives.
He is also survived by four children, Angela Robertson (Bill)...
Marion Kotton Mathis
Jul 20, 2026
Marion Kotton "Bubby" Mathis, 19, of Arenzville, died Monday, July 20, 2026.
He was born on February 7, 2007, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Justin Robert Mathis and Dawn Marie Walton.
He is survived by his father, Justin Mathis of Arenzville; his mother, Dawn Walton of Brookfield, Missouri; his girlfriend, Jessica Trueblood of Arenzville, and their unborn child; his siblings, Harlee Icenogle (Alex) of Beardstown and their...
Alan Dale Hagaman
Jul 14, 2026
Alan Dale Hagaman, 82 of Rushville, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Elms in Macomb.
He was born February 3, 1944 in Edmonton, Canada, the son of Albert Francis and Ethel Kellogg Hagaman and they later returned to Missouri.
He married Pauline Lung on August 29, 1994 in Palmyra, MO down at his cousins farm.
He is survived by his wife, several...
Nancy Jean Schnake
Jul 13, 2026
Nancy Jean Robertson Schnake was born October 5, 1949, the oldest daughter of Bill and Jeanne Robertson. Her siblings are Bill Robertson (Angela), David Robertson (Bobbette), and Tina Morehead (Michael). She married the love of her life, Steve Schnake, on September 11, 1976, and together they raised a big beautiful family, four children-Jeanie Schnake (Buck Chilton), Chris Schnake, Lisa Taylor...
Melody Cope Walden
Jul 8, 2026
Melody Cope Walden, 68 of Jacksonville, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at her home.
She was born January 12, 1958 in Jerseyville, the son of Robert Franklin Cope and Shirley Baize. She married Jack "J.P." Walden on March 20, 1988 in their home and he preceded her in death on October 27, 2020.
She is survived by her children Misty Henson (husband...
David Wayne Jones
Jul 2, 2026
David W. Jones, 71, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. David was born November 20, 1954 in Franklin, the son of Halsey Ray Jones and Mildred "Milly" Ruth Jones. He married Kimberly Schroll Hageman on July 28, 1999 in Marco Island, FL.
He is survived by his wife Kim of Virginia; two step-children, Jennifer...
Erwin C. "Fritz" Krumwiede
Jul 2, 2026
Erwin C. "Fritz" Krumwiede, 88, of Beardstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2nd, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, after a lengthy illness.
He was born December 23rd, 1937, to Fred and Marie (Eshleman) Krumwiede in Delrey, Illinois.
He graduated from St. John's Lutheran grade school in Buckley (IL), and Paxton (IL) High School, where he was a three-sport athlete, both the...
William Monroe Valentine Jr.
Jul 1, 2026
William Monroe "Lucky" Valentine Jr., 71, died on July 1, 2026, at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
Lucky was born on April 27, 1955, and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he spent many years working as a truck driver, a career that kept him on the road and carried him through many places and chapters...
Susan Lee Shaw
Jul 1, 2026
Susan Lee Shaw, 80, of Beardstown, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
She was born April 14, 1946, in Beardstown, the daughter of Max and Mary Evelyn Wishon Shaw.
She is survived by her half-brother, Ronny Shaw of Valley City, KS; her cousin, Mike Smith (wife, Judy) of Rushville, formally of Beardstown; as well as several nieces, nephews,...
Curtis Norman Venz
Jun 29, 2026
Curtis Norman Venz, 81, of Beardstown, died Monday, June 29, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 9, 1945, in Sandy, Oregon, the son of Norman E. and Margaret Ritterbush Venz. He married the love of his life, Karen Sue Welch, on July 26, 1975, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown. She preceded him in death on November...
Thomas Paul Fair
Jun 27, 2026
Thomas Paul "Tom" Fair, 69, of Douglas Terrace, DD Homes, in Jacksonville, died Saturday, June 27, 2026, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born September 16, 1956, in Beardstown, the son of Chester and Grace Deming Fair.
He is survived by his sister Karen Pherigo (Allen) of Chandlerville; sister‑in‑law Dee Fair of Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews; his guardian and...
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