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Marlene Spears

Marlene Spears

Mar 24, 2024

Marlene VonDissen Spears, 83 of Frederick, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield surrounded by family.

She was born August 9, 1940 (even though she believed it was the 7th)in Mt. Sterling, the daughter of Leland "Butch" and Carroll Ione Logsdon VonDissen. She married Thomas Harold Spears on February 4, 1979 and he survives.

She is also survived...

Harold Deck Bratsch

Harold Deck Bratsch

Mar 23, 2024

Harold Deck Bratsch, 63 of Jacksonville, died Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.

He was born August 31, 1960 in White Hall, the son of August Eugene and Pearl June Scott Bratsch.

He is survived by two children Ann Bratsch and Robert Bratsch; several grandchildren; two sisters Sandy Bratsch and Linda Lacey; three brothers Randy Bratsch, Donnie Bratsch,...

David B. Coufal

David B. Coufal

Mar 11, 2024

David B. Coufal, 72, of Browning, died Monday, March 11, 2024.

He was born November 20, 1951, in Jacksonville, the son of Harry J. and Evelyn Lucille Eads Coufal. He married Debra Unger on March 20, 1985, and she survives in Browning.

He is also survived by his children Casey (companion Rick Pierce) Hamilton of Broken Arrow, OK, Kristine (companion Renee Perales)...

Skylar Fisk

Skylar Fisk

Mar 5, 2024

Skylar James Reign "Skeebug" Fisk 12/4/23-3/5/24

Son of Gabe and Elizabeth Fisk, he passed peacefully in his home in Kissimmee, FL. He will be dearly missed by his Grammy and Papaw (Lora Barron and Reuben Rinker), Gigi and Grumpa (Barbara and Ryne Varboncoeur), Grandpa and Mimi (Jeremy and Stefanie Tangman), Great Grandma and Grandpa (Cindi and Steve Smith), Papa (David Barron),...

Jeanette L. Harbin

Jeanette L. Harbin

Feb 19, 2024

Jeanette L. Harbin, age 75 of Beardstown, died on Monday February 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born October 26, 1948, in Cass County, the daughter of James Norman and Bessie Alice Wright Lynn. She married Wendell Harbin on May 20, 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville.

She is survived by a daughter Wendy (husband Lynn) Yost...

Bernita Kleinschmidt

Bernita Kleinschmidt

Feb 12, 2024

Bernita June (Kistner) Kleinschmidt, 92 of Beardstown, died Monday, February 12, 2024 at Beardstown Health and Rehab Center.

She was born August 11, 1931 in Fulton County in the town of Bryant, IL, the daughter of Raymond Faye and Ada Amanda (Clark) Kistner. She graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1950. After high school, she moved to Springfield,...

Brian Ralston

Brian Ralston

Feb 5, 2024

Brian Kent Ralston, 71 of Rushville, died Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home.

He was born August 23, 1952 in Macomb, the son of Victor and Marifrances Trone Ralston. He married Sherry Hendricker on January 15, 1972 at Bethel Church of the Nazarene and she survives in Rushville.

He is also survived by one daughter Sara (husband Javier) Barrientos of Rushville...

Sallie Klebe

Sallie Klebe

Jan 30, 2024

Sallie Elaine Klebe, age 87 of Troy, MO and formerly of Beardstown, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Lincoln in Troy, MO.

She was born June 1, 1936 in Decatur, the daughter of Fred and Vera Musser Oak. She married Edward H. Klebe on June 24, 1956 in Decatur, IL and he preceded her in death on May 16,...

Kimberly Melton

Kimberly Melton

Jan 28, 2024

Kimberly Ann Melton, 63, of Beardstown, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 1:30 pm at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born May 2, 1960, in Beardstown. She is the daughter of Richard and Kathy Newingham Crum of Rushville.

She is survived by her father Rich Crum of Rushville; two sisters Lynn (George) Anderson of Alton, IL and Mindy (Richard) Davis...

Paula Hill

Paula Hill

Jan 19, 2024

Paula J. Hill June 5, 1959 - January 19, 2024

Today was great and so much fun! 

Tomorrow is another one. 

Oh wait, it isn't! For I have died.

 But don't be sad, and please don't cry.

 Life was good, most days were bright. 

My time on earth was oh, just right! 

Born Paula J. Hill and thus I remained Born in Hicksville, Ohio - No joke,...

Joyce Johnson

Joyce Johnson

Jan 14, 2024

Joyce Anne Johnson, 93 of Beardstown, died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

She was born September 3, 1930 in Beardstown, the daughter of Lloyd and Mayme Heitz Alcorn. She married Harold Johnson on February 17, 1951 in Virginia and he preceded her in death on January 16, 2013.

Surviving is her...

Vivian Wayman

Vivian Wayman

Jan 2, 2024

Vivian Maxine Wayman, 92 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

She was born January 7, 1931 in Beardstown, the daughter of Orville A. Wayman and Frances Hardy Raub.

She is survived by special friends Mary Ann and Scott Davis of Beardstown and her cat Nipper. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father...

Charles Kirchner

Charles Kirchner

Jan 2, 2024

Charles F. "Shorty" Kirchner, Sr, 81 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy.

He was born December 17, 1942 in Beardstown, the son of James V. and Helen Louise Westerholt Kirchner. He married Diane O'Hara on February 5, 1972 and she survives in Beardstown.

Also surviving are two children, Charles "Scooter" (wife Kelly) Kirchner,...

Jon Michael Rice

Jon Michael Rice

Dec 31, 2023

Jon Michael Rice, Sr, 61 of Beardstown, was greeted by the Lord Sunday, December 31, 2023.

He was born October 18, 1962 in Beardstown, the son of George Robert and Margaret Carnahan Rice.

He is survived by three children Jessica (husband Marvin) Davis of Rushville and their daughters Ava and one arriving soon, Jon (wife Kassi) Rice II of Ainsworth,...

Thomas Flowers

Thomas Flowers

Dec 29, 2023

Thomas E. "Tom" Flowers, 66 of Beardstown, died at his home on Friday, December 29, 2023.

He was born August 14, 1957 in Beardstown, the son of Charles and Elizabeth Korte Flowers. He met Cathleen "Cathy" Sansone in 1981 and they married on April 23, 1988, in Bluff Springs. She survives in Beardstown.

He...

Timothy Riner

Timothy Riner

Dec 24, 2023

Timothy Scott Riner, 59 of Beardstown, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his home.

He was born September 14, 1964 in Rushville, the son of Robert S. Riner and Linda Stuckey Quinn.

He is survived by his parents Robert "Steve" (wife Kathy) Riner of Rushville; two step-sons Skyler and Kyle Martin; his sister Cathi L. Dodd of Beardstown; his half-sister...

Katherine Jokisch

Katherine Jokisch

Dec 24, 2023

Katherine Jean Jokisch, 91 of Bluff Springs, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her home.

She was born October 31, 1932 in Beardstown, the daughter of Russel and Alma K. Dufelmeier Nordsiek. She married John Philip Jokisch on June 6, 1954 and he preceded her in death on April 12, 2019.

Her children survive her Carol Jean (husband Bill) Luthanen of Plainfield,...

Claribel Seaman

Claribel Seaman

Dec 21, 2023

Claribel L. Miller Seaman, age 88, of Bluff Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her home.

She was born November 9, 1935, in McDonough County, the daughter of Rodney and Josephine Bubb Miller. She married Leland F. Seaman in Bluff Springs on October 26, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step mother Ellen...

Barbara Dianne Campbell

Barbara Dianne Campbell

Dec 18, 2023

Barbara Dianne Campbell, 70 of Beardstown, died Monday, December 18, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

She was born April 30, 1953 in Rushville, the daughter of Verne and Melba Curtis Phillips. She married James J. "Bill" Campbell on May 18, 1980 and he survives in Beardstown.

She is also survived by three daughters Lora (husband Josh) Theivagt of...

Richard Yost

Richard Yost

Dec 15, 2023

Dick Yost left this earthly life to go live forever with his Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born August 17, 1938, to August and Frances Yost. He married Beth Ann Venters on October 21, 1977, and she survives.

Dick is survived by his four children: Monica Behnen (companion Rich Stout), Mark Yost (Susan), Greg Yost,...

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