Obituaries

Jun 10, 2020

Donald Ray Campbell, 79, of Quincy passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Don was born on July 14, 1940 in Quincy to Raymond and Josephine (O’Brien) Campbell. He married Karen Frazier on May 1, 1959 in the Ursa Christian Church.

Don attended Ursa grade school and Unity High School...

Jun 9, 2020

Greg D. “Dinger” Siegel, 46, of Rushville, passed away at 12:31 AM, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

He was born on August 14, 1973, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Darrell Dean and Karen Lynne (Humphrey) Siegel.  He married Dawniele Keithley on April 26, 2008, in Rushville, and she survives.

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May 31, 2020

Cuthbert M. “Beth” Strong, 90, of LaBelle, Florida, formerly of Rushville, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, at her home.

She was born on February 4, 1930, in Glades County, Florida, the daughter of William Henry and Cuthbert (Browning) McDuffie.  She married Thomas Brines Strong on April 15, 1966, in Fresno, California.  He preceded her in death...

May 28, 2020

Richard A. Tribbey, 69, of Victoria, Texas, formerly of Rushville, Illinois, died at his residence on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

He was born September 6, 1950, as the beloved son of the late Herschel and Lillian Tribbey of Rushville, Illinois. Survivors include his siblings Allen (Sherry) Tribbey of Carthage, Texas; Barbara (Harold) Sargent of Libertyville, Illinois and...

May 21, 2020

Stella A. Halcomb, 76, of Mendon passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the St. Vincent's Home in Quincy. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Hunter Funeral Home in Mendon.

May 21, 2020

Stella A. Halcomb, 76, of Mendon passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the St. Vincent's Home in Quincy. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Hunter Funeral Home in Mendon.

May 17, 2020

Marjeane K. “June” Vance, 84, of Rushville, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at 2:30 PM, Sunday, May 17, 2020, at her home.

She was born on June 17, 1935, in Sheldon, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Beula (Rowe) Nelson.

Surviving are her daughter Annette Leckrone and husband Bob of Rushville, one grandson Brandon...

May 16, 2020

Jodie Brink Oenning, the infant son of Justin and Jean (Brinkman) Oenning of Ursa, was born sleeping at 6:13 P.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

In addition this parents, Jodie is survived by a brother, Jordan Oenning of Ursa, paternal grandparents, Gene and Connie Oenning of Ursa, maternal grandparents, Stan and Joan...

May 16, 2020

Jodie Brink Oenning, the infant son of Justin and Jean (Brinkman) Oenning of Ursa, was born sleeping at 6:13 P.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

In addition this parents, Jodie is survived by a brother, Jordan Oenning of Ursa, paternal grandparents, Gene and Connie Oenning of Ursa, maternal grandparents, Stan and Joan...

May 7, 2020

Marla J. Spencer, 77, of Rushville, passed away at 1:34 AM, Thursday, May 7, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Springfield, surrounded by her children.

She was born on October 12, 1942, in Rushville, the daughter of Raymond and Melba (Lobb) Brocksieck.  She married Dean Spencer on July 25, 1985 and he preceded her in death on...

May 2, 2020

Brixtyn Travis Bryant Cox, 4 month old son of Travis Cox and Kelsie Ashcraft of Rushville, gained his angel wings at 7:14 AM, Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

He was born on December 21, 2019, in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Surviving are his mom and dad of Rushville, brother Zaiden at home,...

Apr 24, 2020

Milton Eugene Hignite, 65, of West Point passed away at 10:50 A.M. on Friday, April 24, 2020 in the home of his son in Hamilton.

Milton was born on January 26, 1955 in Moberly, Mo. The son of Milton Eugene and Kitty (Taylor) Hignite, Sr. He married Grace Groves. Grace survives of West Point.

Milton...

Apr 24, 2020

Milton Eugene Hignite, 65, of West Point passed away at 10:50 A.M. on Friday, April 24, 2020 in the home of his son in Hamilton.

Milton was born on January 26, 1955 in Moberly, Mo. The son of Milton Eugene and Kitty (Taylor) Hignite, Sr. He married Grace Groves. Grace survives of West Point.

Milton...

Apr 20, 2020

Delores Ford, 99, of Rushville, passed away at 2:00 AM, Monday, April 20, 2020, at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rushville.

She was born on February 19, 1921, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence Leonard and Harriett Lucille (Hood) Bankus.  She first married Robert Cameron on October 11, 1940, in Hannibal,...

Apr 20, 2020

Stephen Ray Keck, 64, of Rushville, passed away at 7:02 PM, Monday, April 20, 2020, at his home.

He was born on February, 27, 1956, in Mississippi County, Missouri, the son of William Ray and Mary L. (Rickett) Keck.  He first married Rissa Parsano on June 30, 1979 in Rushville.  He later married Venus Ashens.

Surviving are...

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...