Local Obituaries for Families in Shawneetown, Equality, and Ridgway IL.

Nov 9, 2023

Patricia Rose Naas, of Ridgway, Illinois,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. Pat was born on November 4th, 1935 near Mount Carmel, Illinois to Herman and Estella (Brumleve) Berberich.  In 1958 she married Charles Naas, who survives, and moved to Ridgway where they raised their four children on the family farm.  Pat was a devoted wife, mother...

Oct 28, 2023

Anthony, "Tony," Kivett was born December 13, 1957 to the late Charles and Vivian Collingsworth in Middlesboro, Kentucky.  Tony graduated from Shawneetown High School in 1976.  While in high school, Tony met Norma (Fuller) and they were married in 1979.  Tony was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and played bass in the Union Grove Gospel Band.  Tony's...

Oct 14, 2023

Peggy Sue Pickering, 82, of Harrisburg, Illinois passed away after a extended illness on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her home. She owned and operated Paper & Pictures Plus in Harrisburg. Peggy was born in Harrisburg on August 28, 1941, the daughter of the late Louie and Opal (Price) Feazel. She married Billie Ray Pickering on March 11, 1980...

Sep 21, 2023

Mary Kathleen Burtis, age 88 of Equality, passed away at 3:54 AM, Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Harrisburg Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Kathleen was born on February 26, 1935 in McLeansboro, to Harry and Edith (Gwaltney) Nalley. On July 3, 1953, she married Edward Burtis and he preceded her in death on October 25, 2022....

Sep 20, 2023

Pamela Lynn Thorsen (Belt), age 62, of Kalamazoo passed away September 20th, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family after a battle with liver cancer. Pam had a wealth of coworkers and friends that joined her in the cancer fight.  She was born July 15, 1961 in Eldorado, Illinois to the late Larry and Sharon (Speer) Belt.  Pam...

Sep 19, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Dale Padget age 81 of Marion, KY passed away Tuesday September 19, 2023 at his home.

Ron was a member of Marion First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and...

Sep 16, 2023

Eugene Lester Mason, 87, of rural Equality, Illinois, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  He was born on December 25, 1935 in Decatur, the son of the late Victor and Marie (Tanzyus) Mason.  On May 26, 1956 he married the former Dolores Vinyard, who preceded him in death on November 22, 1991.  Eugene owned and...

Sep 16, 2023

Leonard Davis, 65, of Eldorado, Illinois, passed away at the Gallatin Manor in Ridgway on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  He was born on January 18, 1958 in Eldorado, the son of the late Leonard and Shirley (Riley) Davis.  Leonard worked many years in construction and as a truck driver for Tri-County Chemical and Fertilizer Company in Eldorado.  Leonard’s joy...

Sep 13, 2023

Helen Fuchs, 95, of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Saline Care Center in Harrisburg.  She was born in a log cabin in the Bowlesville Township in Gallatin County on December 14, 1927.  Helen was one of eleven children born to the late Herman and Lela (Thompson) Stacey.  She married Alfred Fuchs on May...

Sep 10, 2023

Charles G. Funk, 78, of Ridgway, Illinois, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at  St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  The son of the late George Hurley and Leona (Calvey) Funk, he was born on February 13, 1945 in Michael, Illinois.  Charles was a former and retired manager of several grain elevators.  He married...

Aug 30, 2023

Jeffrey S. Schmoll 55, of Ridgway, was called to his eternal home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from complications due to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Jeff was born in Springfield on March 8, 1968, a son of Ralph and Joyce (Spreitler) Schmoll. He met the love of his life, Vicki (Irvin) Ballard on July 4, 2005, and they were...

Aug 24, 2023

Gloria June Drone, 85, of Ridgway, Illinois passed away on Thursday morning, August 24, 2023 at the Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, Indiana.  June was born on September 27, 1937 in Evansville, the daughter of the late Velta Wilber and Felda Mae (Acord) Kingery.  On July 7, 1956 she  married Charles Francis Drone.  Charles preceded her in death...

Aug 2, 2023

Wilda Imogene Vinyard, 87, of Elizabethtown, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg.  She was born in Karbers Ridge on August 3, 1935, the daughter of the late Maxie and Callie (Turner) Pyles.  Wilda married Barton E. Riley on May 1, 1955 who passed on June 22, 1993.  She also married...

Jul 25, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Lea Frohock, 87 of Equality, passed away at 2:30 AM, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at her residence in Equality.

Pat was born on June 12, 1936 in Harrisburg, to the late Edward and Judy (Holt) Hines. On March 8, 1957 she married Aubrey Eugene Frohock and he preceded her in death on April 21, 2002....

Jul 18, 2023

Susan E. “Sue” Wilson 72, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 3:35 a.m., Tuesday July 18, 2023, in Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL.  A funeral service to honor Sue’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Mt. Zion, IL. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday...

Jun 24, 2023

Richard A. “Doc” Frohm, 69, of Omaha, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at his home.  He was born July 17, 1953, the son of William and Eunice (Cox) Frohm in Middletown, Ohio.  Richard was a free spirit who loved music and good conversation.  He enjoyed nature, science, friends and his dog, Jack.  He worked many years...

Jun 22, 2023

Beverly June Loderback, 81, of Omaha, Illinois, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 22, 2023 at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born on June 10, 1942 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Dewey Gidcumb and Ludean (Rose) Gidcumb Barger.  Beverly married Robert Loarl Loderback on August 5, 1967.  Robert preceded Beverly in death on August...

Jun 14, 2023

Cindy Lee Wilson, 69, of Carrier Mills, passed away in the early morning on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at the Shawnee Rose Care Center in Harrisburg.  She was born in Wauconda on November 21st, 1953, the daughter of the late David Martin and Audrey Lillian (Larsen) Fultz.  Cindy was Lutheran in her Christian faith.  She retired as a Data...

Jun 10, 2023

Gregory Thomas “Greg” Stanelle, 75, of Shawneetown, Illinois passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  Greg was born on May 11, 1948 in Shawneetown, one of four children born to the late Dr. Wilber Frank and Ronita Ruth (Osby) Stanelle.  He married the former Becky N. Duvall...

Jun 9, 2023

Donna Joyce Bartley (Patton), 85 years of age, passed peacefully at home on June 9, 2023.  Donna was born on July 19, 1937 in Shawneetown, IL. She is the middle of three children. Donna became a dedicated employee of the State of Illinois, working in Springfield, IL.  She married the love of her life Raymond Bartley in 1958. The...