View Obituaries for Beardstown, IL
Russell Surratt
Feb 16, 2022
Russell Eugene “Rusty” Surratt, age 66, of Rushville, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by the love of his life and family.
He was born August 17, 1955 in Beardstown the son of William and Sally Rogers Surratt. He married Cheryll Merfen on May 1,1974 in Beardstown and she survives in...
Betty Lovekamp
Feb 15, 2022
Betty Ellen Lovekamp, age 78 of Jacksonville, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.
She was born September 18, 1943 in Beardstown, the daughter of Ora T. And Imogene Hierte Campbell. She married Gordon Dean “Gordy” Lovekamp on June 10, 1962 in Virginia and he preceded her in death on July 20,...
Kenneth Bridges
Feb 9, 2022
Kenneth Wayne Bridges, age 44 or Havana, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his home in Snycarte.
Kenny enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved his children dearly. He leaves behind his wife Laura Troxell-Bridges; two sons Kaden and Loy; three daughters Kennedi, Reagan, and Harley; five grandchildren; two step-children...
Phyllis Hager
Feb 7, 2022
Phyllis Yvonne Hager, age 93 of Beardstown, departed this earthly life on Monday, February 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born March 19, 1928 in Wagner, SD, the daughter of Owen H. “Cy” and Cecil Irene Fry Crisman. She married Clarence Dale Hager on April 6, 1947 and he preceded...
John Roope
Feb 7, 2022
John William Roope, age 66 of Beardstown, died Monday, February 7, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
He was born July 20, 1955 in Christiansburg, VA, the son of Jim and Shelby Shrewsbury Roope. He married Sherry Pherigo on October 2, 2015 in Rushville and she survives.
He is also...
Susan Shinnebarger
Jan 31, 2022
Susan Rose Shinnebarger, age 65 of Meredosia, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at her home.
She was born December 3, 1956 in Highland, the daughter of Don Elkins. She married Edward Shinnebarger on December 7, 1985 in Newton, IL and he survives in Meredosia.
She is also survived by three...
Barbara Braner
Jan 20, 2022
Barbara Braner (Hamilton), age 83, of Beardstown died Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Heritage Health in Jacksonville.
She was born September 3, 1938 in Savanna IL, the daughter of Lewis and Florence Imel Hamilton.
She is survived by her brother James (fiance Nancy Brogdon) Hamilton of Chapin; two nieces Brenda...
Lena Alcorn
Jan 17, 2022
Lena Marie Alcorn, age 74 of Beardstown, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.
She was born February 18, 1947 in Beardstown, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth Hull Scheer.
She is survived by her son Matt (wife Brittany) Alcorn of Beardstown; her granddaughter who was her pride...
Susan Swan
Jan 17, 2022
Susan Jane Swan, age 59 of Rushville, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born February 18, 1962 in Beardstown, the daughter of James F. Swan, Sr. and Anna Marie Silsby.
She is survived by a stepmother Karen Swan of Fairchild, WI.;...
Sue Norton
Jan 14, 2022
Sue Ann Norton, age 59 of Meredosia, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at her home.
She was born September 24, 1962 in Beardstown, the daughter of Edward Robert and Betty Ann Bollinger Norton.
She is survived by her sister Carol Sue Norton of Arenzville; two brothers Robert Norton of Meredosia...
Myles Krohe
Jan 13, 2022
Myles Edmund Krohe, age 70 of Beardstown, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 1, 1951, in Beardstown the son of Oliver Andrew and Jewel Elizabeth “Bettie” Hamblin Krohe. He married Deb Jackson on February 5, 2000 at Beardstown Church of the Nazarene...
John Andris
Jan 12, 2022
John Andris, age 78 of Beardstown, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022.
He was born July 13, 1943 in Beardstown, the son of Joe and Helen Schaeffer Andris. He was married to Sue Vredenburgh and they later divorced. He then married Joyce Lael and they also later divorced.
...
William Middleton
Jan 8, 2022
William O. “Bill” Middleton, age 73 of Jacksonville, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Heritage Health in Jacksonville.
He was born June 18, 1948, in Santa Barbara County, CA, the son of Robert Bertell and Mary Rossi Middleton. He married Debbie Taylor and she survives.
He is also survived by...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Bresnahan
Jan 1, 2022
Jacqueline Jean “Jackie” Bresnahan, 72 of Beardstown, died Monday, November 28, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
She was born January 23, 1950 in Beardstown, the daughter of Edwin “Tuck” and Peggy Brooks Walters.
She is survived by two grandsons Chase Bresnahan of Belleview, MO and Trenton Murray of...
Jeffrey Bennett
Dec 29, 2021
Jeffery James Bennett, age 51 of Havana, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home.
He was born August 23, 1970 in Canton, the son of James E. and Evelyn M. Messman Bennett.
He is survived by three sons Tyler, Zachary, and Hunter Bennett all of Havana; a brother John...
Christina Craig
Dec 27, 2021
Christina Lynn Craig, age 37, passed away on December 27, 2021 at OSF Hospital in Bloomington, IL. She was born in Patuxent River, Maryland to Marvin Earl and Susan Marie (Finley) Craig.
Christina was a person of many passions. She loved traveling, music, basketball, her family, Jesus and the happiness of others. Christina loved...
Vera (Nee Hendricker) Johnson
Dec 25, 2021
Vera Joan Johnson (nee Hendricker) went to be with the Lord on Christmas Day. She passed peacefully in her home in Jacksonville, Illinois with her husband, daughters, and granddaughter at her side. Vera was born on August 14, 1931 on her family farm in Arenzville, Illinois. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Cal Johnson and...
Julie Jorganson
Dec 15, 2021
Julie Ann Jorganson, age 63 of Virginia, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her home.
She was born March 16, 1958 in Kewanee, the daughter or Wilbur, Jr and Judy Ramsy Jones. She married Arthur Jorganson on September 26, 1998 and he survives.
She is also survived by her father...
Timothy D. "Mudd" Emerick
Dec 14, 2021
Timothy D. “Mudd” Emerick, age 57 of Tremont, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria.
He was born August 24, 1964 in Jacksonville, the son of Dwane and Dorothy Coats Emerick. He married Martha Walton on January 9, 2021 in Tremont, after 30 years of companionship. ...
Gloria Fritz
Dec 11, 2021
Gloria J. Fritz, age 78 of Beardstown, died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Heritage Health in Beardstown.
She was born September 20, 1943 in Beardstown, the daughter of Melvin and Dorma Lisenbee Fritz.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law Janet Fritz of Beardstown; two grandchildren Amanda (husband Tanner) Howell and...