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

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...

Jun 8, 2023

Gerald Newton Glover, 86, of Equality, Illinois passed away on Thursday evening, June 8, 2023, with his family by his side at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  He was born on September 24, 1936 in Equality, the second born of the late Issac Newton and Mary T. (Zirkelbach) Glover.  Gerald married the former Norma Elizabeth Raymer on...

Jun 6, 2023

Larry Uselton, age 73 of Shawneetown passed away June 6, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family.  Larry graduated from Shawneetown High School in 1969. He was a businessman who began his career repairing TVs and continued to open and grow a large furniture and appliance store serving the surrounding counties. Over the years he operated several business...

May 31, 2023

William R. "Bill" Howard, 92, resident of Junction passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his residence.

Bill was born January 11, 1931 in Junction to the late Herman, Sr. and Josephine (Kinder) Howard. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked as a heavy equipment owner/operator, sawmill owner/operator, and farmer.

He is survived by...

May 18, 2023

Donnie Lane, 85, of Karbers Ridge, Illinois passed away after an extended illness on Thursday evening on May 18th, 2023.  Donnie Ray Lane was born February 17th, 1940, the fifth child of Lawrence and Edith (Burklow) Lane. Don lived his entire life in Hardin County. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service, Hardin County Highway Department, Bonds Lumber Company,...

May 8, 2023

Mary Diane Schiff, 59, of Lillian, Alabama went home to Jesus on May 8, 2023. After a long, valiant battle with chronic illness she passed away peacefully in Colombia, Missouri while visiting her daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter. Mary Diane was born to John and Jean (Brinkley) Schiff on August 25, 1963 in Evansville, IN. She was raised mostly in...

Apr 26, 2023

Calvin Eugene Hancock, 75, of Equality, Illinois passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  He was born on July 15, 1946 in Independence, Illinois, the son of Verdon Hancock and Ivas Lorene (Rogers) Oliver.  Calvin retired as a  LP truck driver for Oldham Brothers in Shawneetown.  He served his country in the United States Navy during...

Apr 21, 2023

Betty Jo Head, 89, of rural Shawneetown, Illinois, went to the arms of her sweet Savior on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at the Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.  She was born on November 23, 1933 in Shawneetown, the daughter of the late Robert G. Caldwell and Dorothy Marie (Fuller) Frields.  Betty Jo married her beloved James Albert “Jim” Head on...

Mar 31, 2023

Emma Kathleen Rash, 58, of Shawneetown, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  Daughter to the late George G. and Elizabeth D. (Driskill) Belt, she was born on June 29, 1964 in Sturgis, Kentucky.  Emma was married on June 26th of 2009 to David E. Rash who survives.  She was...