Obituaries

Apr 19, 2020

Rose M. “Rosie” Taylor, 90, of Rushville, formerly of Metamora, passed away at 2:12 PM, Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

She was born on October 14, 1929, in Metamora, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Schaub) Alig.  She married Donald Taylor in November 1970 and he preceded her in death on...

Apr 11, 2020

Jan Elizabeth Thompson, 50, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Rushville, Illinois, passed away at 4:58 AM, Saturday, April 11, 2020, at her home.

She was born on September 28, 1969, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Shoopman) Thompson.

Survivors include her partner Danielle Doerfler of St Louis, Missouri,...

Apr 10, 2020

June Ann Snell, 62, of Loraine passed away at 8:13 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2020 in her home.

June was born on October 14, 1957 in Highland Park. She was the daughter of James C. Snell and Stephanie Olejniczak-Weilgozs.

June was a 1975 graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School and attended cosmetology school...

Apr 10, 2020

June Ann Snell, 62, of Loraine passed away at 8:13 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2020 in her home.

June was born on October 14, 1957 in Highland Park. She was the daughter of James C. Snell and Stephanie Olejniczak-Weilgozs.

June was a 1975 graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School and attended cosmetology school...

Apr 2, 2020

Huck Legend Martin Merrick, infant son of Andy and Buffee Powell-Merrick of Astoria, was born sleeping at 5:30 AM, Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the Women and Children’s Center at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

In addition to his parents Huck is survived by one brother Ridge Lee Merrick of Astoria, one half-brother Pfc. Dalton Moore stationed...

Apr 2, 2020

Dylan Robert Fitzjarrald, 22, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Rushville, passed away at 2:47 Am, Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the home of his parents in Rushville.

He was born on September 14, 1997, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, the son of Michael and Rebecca (Akin) Fitzjarrald.

Surviving are two children Nickolas Vargas...

Apr 1, 2020

Doug Lashbrook, 42, of Rushville, passed away at 3:36 AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at his home.

He was born on September 21, 1977, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, the son of Keith and Barb (Willhite) Lashbrook.

Surviving are three daughters Jadyn, Skylin and Taelyn Lashbrook, his parents Keith and Barb Lashbrook, uncle and...

Mar 31, 2020

Margie Esther Elizabeth Irwin, 73, of Littleton, passed away at 9:36 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born on December 3, 1946, in Jersey County, Illinois, the daughter of Hosie and Frances (Kanuss) Holder.  She married Darwin “Butch” Irwin on January 25, 1964, at his parents’ home in Schuyler County. ...

Mar 30, 2020

Lew E. Sill, 64, of Mendon, died at Blessing Hospital on Monday, March 30, 2020.

He was born on July 15, 1955 to Paul and Jeanne (Kenady) Sill.

He graduated from Unity High School in 1973.   Lew married Teri on March 24, 2001. they just celebrated their 19th Wedding Anniversary.

He is survived...

Mar 30, 2020

Lew E. Sill, 64, of Mendon, died at Blessing Hospital on Monday, March 30, 2020.

He was born on July 15, 1955 to Paul and Jeanne (Kenady) Sill.

He graduated from Unity High School in 1973.   Lew married Teri on March 24, 2001. they just celebrated their 19th Wedding Anniversary.

He is survived...

Mar 28, 2020

Elaine Mae “Moc” Norton, 81, of Rushville, passed away at 10:10 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2020, at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy.

She was born on April 10, 1938, in Ithaca, New York, the daughter of Thomas Cassady and Mildred Belle (Hausner) Harris.  She first married Billy Thornton and later Hank Fulscher.  In 1983, she married...

Mar 27, 2020

Herman Leslie Mohlenbruck, 89, of Frederick, passed away peacefully at 5:16 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.  He was born on June 9, 1930, to Fred Herman and Tilpha Florence (Dodds) Mohlenbruck in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, Illinois.

He married Audrey Fay Anderson on June 1, 1958, in Beardstown.  She preceded...

Mar 20, 2020

A loving tribute to honor the life of our mother and grandmother, Shirley Lou Penn, formerly of Ursa, IL and Edina, MO.  Shirley was received by our Savior on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Shirley was born January 10, 1932. She was born in Marceline, IL, the daughter of Virgil and Edna Featheringil.  She married Floyd (Jack) Penn...

Mar 20, 2020

A loving tribute to honor the life of our mother and grandmother, Shirley Lou Penn, formerly of Ursa, IL and Edina, MO.  Shirley was received by our Savior on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Shirley was born January 10, 1932. She was born in Marceline, IL, the daughter of Virgil and Edna Featheringil.  She married Floyd (Jack) Penn...

Mar 19, 2020

Norman C. Staff, 97, of Jacksonville formerly of West Point passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.

Norman was born on December 7, 1922 in Basco, the son of Charles “Walter” and Ruby Lenore (Barnaby) Staff. He married Helen Kathleen Kallenbach on May 6, 1951 in Perry. Kathleen passed away on...

Mar 19, 2020

Norman C. Staff, 97, of Jacksonville formerly of West Point passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.

Norman was born on December 7, 1922 in Basco, the son of Charles “Walter” and Ruby Lenore (Barnaby) Staff. He married Helen Kathleen Kallenbach on May 6, 1951 in Perry. Kathleen passed away on...

Mar 15, 2020

Josie Lynn Ensminger, 56, of Loraine, passed away at 11:00 a.m. at Blessing Hospital. Josie was born March 18, 1963, in Quincy, a daughter of Carol and Loretta (Bottorff) Ensminger. She grew up in Quincy until the family moved to Mendon in1971, and then to Loraine in 1976. Josie was a 1982 graduate of Unity High School. She was...

Mar 15, 2020

Josie Lynn Ensminger, 56, of Loraine, passed away at 11:00 a.m. at Blessing Hospital. Josie was born March 18, 1963, in Quincy, a daughter of Carol and Loretta (Bottorff) Ensminger. She grew up in Quincy until the family moved to Mendon in1971, and then to Loraine in 1976. Josie was a 1982 graduate of Unity High School. She was...

Mar 9, 2020

C. Royce “Pete” Thompson, 85, of Ursa, passed away at 5:05 AM, Monday, March 9, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Home in Quincy.

He was born on May 21, 1934, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Louis and Joy (Jordan) Thompson.

Surviving are a nephew Lloyd (Marjorie) Wilkey of Evergreen Park, a niece Laura (Ricardo...

Mar 9, 2020

C. Royce “Pete” Thompson, 85, of Ursa, passed away at 5:05 AM, Monday, March 9, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Home in Quincy.

He was born on May 21, 1934, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Louis and Joy (Jordan) Thompson.

Surviving are a nephew Lloyd (Marjorie) Wilkey of Evergreen Park, a niece Laura (Ricardo...