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Brenda Gibson
Sep 11, 2020
Brenda Lee Gibson, age 60 of Virginia and formerly of Petersburg, died Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born August 26, 1960 in Beardstown, the daughter of Martin E. and Mary E. Davidsmeier Pond. She married David A. Gibson on July 25, 2008 and he...
Kenneth Downs
Sep 4, 2020
Kenneth Oliver “Kenny” Downs, age 62 of Beardstown, died Friday, September 4, 2020 in Mt. Sterling.
He was born December 28, 1957 in Rushville, the son of Homer Oliver and Vada Kirkham Downs. He married Debbie Jarrett on March 17, 1979 in Beardstown and she survives.
He is also survived...
Gladys Baughman
Sep 3, 2020
Gladys Irene Baughman, age 67 of Beardstown, died Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Graham Hospital in Canton.
She was born December 15, 1952 in Rushville, the daughter of Russel Baughman and Lena Elizabeth Moore.
She is survived by her mother Lena Lambert of Beardstown; her son Russell “Mikel” (significant other...
Johnathon Cook
Aug 31, 2020
Johnathon Michael Cook, age 39 of Macomb and formerly of Greybull, WY and, died Monday, August 31, 2020 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born May 17, 1981 in Rushville, the son of Michael Cook and Mary Dianne McGinnis Ward.
He is survived by his parents...
Gary Greeling
Aug 25, 2020
Gary David Greeling, age 72 of Jacksonville, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born May 19, 1948 in Carrolton, the son of Paul and Lucy Lane Greeling.
He is survived by his life companion Crystell Bartlett of Jacksonville; two sons Michael...
Marjorie Bierhaus
Aug 16, 2020
Marjorie Bierhaus, age 78 of Beardstown, died while on hospice care with Covid-19 complications on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born April 16, 1942 in Beardstown, the daughter of Robert Arthur and Mary Katherine Wagner Korte.
She is survived by her...
Judge Fred Reither
Aug 10, 2020
Judge Fred William Reither, 96, died peacefully surrounded by his family at Regency Health Care in Springfield IL on August 10, 2020. He was born in Beardstown, IL on April 5, 1924 to Fred G Reither and Lydia A (Kingston) Reither of Beardstown. He respected and appreciated the work ethic of his parents who preceded him in death....
Marsha Geiman
Jul 22, 2020
Marsha Kay Geiman, age 63 of Beardstown, was called home to her Lord, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home.
She was born January 24, 1956 in Rushville, the daughter of John David and Henrietta Mae Tucker Utter, Sr. She married Stephen Edward “Butch” Geiman on May 15, 1971 and he preceded her in...
Gordon Lovekamp
Jul 20, 2020
Gordon Dean “Gordy” Lovekamp, age 84 of Jacksonville and formerly of Arenzville, died Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home.
He was born August 3, 1935 in Beardstown the son of Harlan and Edna Park Lovekamp. He married Betty Campbell on June 10, 1962 in Virginia and she survives.
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David Gibson
Jul 8, 2020
David A. Gibson, 59, of Petersburg, formerly of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack Wednesday, July 8, 2020, while on vacation in Las Vegas. He married Brenda (Pond) Gibson on July 25, 2008, and she survives. He is also survived by two children, Breanna Osmer McGovern (husband Rob) and Lucas James Osmer (wife Sierra), both...
Jack Hamilton
Jul 8, 2020
Jack W. Hamilton, age 85 of Beardstown, passed away surrounded by his four boys, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born November 17, 1934 in Beardstown, the son of Melvin and Dovie Wilson Hamilton. He married Glenda Alford on January 30, 1955 and she preceded him...
Kimberly Walters
Jun 29, 2020
Kimberley Dawn Walters, age 49 of Beardstown, went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 29, 2020 at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
She was born August 15, 1970 in Rushville, the daughter of Harold and Carlitta Collins.
She is survived by two daughters Hannah (husband Allen) Miller of...
Linda Bailey
Jun 18, 2020
Linda L. Bailey, age 75 of Beardstown, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She was born February 25, 1945 in Oakland, CA, the daughter of Wilbur and Donna Miller Pickering. She married Charles D. Charlie Bailey, Jr and he survives.
She is survived by two...
Sandra Warden
Jun 14, 2020
Sandra Sue Warden, 81, of Beardstown, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
She was born February 26, 1939 in Beardstown, the daughter of Harlan Franklin and Edna Dolly Park Lovekamp. She married Arthur R. Warden on July 18, 1957 in Virginia and he preceded her in death on November...
Daretta Bingham
Jun 9, 2020
Daretta L. Bingham, age 89 of Macomb and formerly of Beardstown, died peacefully with her two daughters by her side, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at LaMoine Assisted Living in Macomb.
She was born February 28, 1931 in Beardstown, the daughter of Garrett and Alice Wise Taylor. She married Herschel Workman on July 3, 1950...
Larry Hall
May 26, 2020
Larry Lee Hall, age 78 of rural Virginia, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
He was born June 11, 1941 in Beardstown, the son of Charles and Dorothy Allen Hall. He married Virginia Thompson on July 10, 1970.
He is survived by his wife Virginia...
Kenneth Lux
May 14, 2020
Kenneth Edward Lux, age 87, of Beardstown died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
He was born July 15, 1932 in Springfield, the son of Fred and Elsie Klingbiel Lux. He married Shirley Ann Carls on August 30, 1953, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beardstown and she...
Billie Smith
May 5, 2020
Billie Wayne Smith, age 80 of rural Arenzville, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home.
He was born February 24, 1940 in Camden, TN, the son of Arville and Katie Woodrell Smith. He married Earlene Walters on October 26, 1975 in Crowne Point, IN and August 31, 2015 in Winchester.
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George Ruthardt
Apr 29, 2020
George Noel Ruthardt, age 63 of Beardstown, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home.
He was born December 19, 1956 in Berwyn IL, the son of Kenneth and Olive Gunnell Ruthardt. He married Tammy Brockschmidt on June 30, 1984.
He is survived by his wife...
Maria Guerrero
Apr 28, 2020
Maria Guerrero, age 99 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home.
She was born October 7, 1920 in Arroyo Chico, Durango, the daughter of Jose Lopez and Celedonia Chaidez. She married Deciderio Guerrero and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children Jose Guerrero,...