All Obituaries

Walter Cleve Bond, age 83 longtime Ridgway resident and businessman passed on this life Saturday, January 12, 2019 in the Gallatin Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Ridgway.  Cleve as most knew him was born in Mill Shoals IL on April 24, 1935 to the late O.F. and Lorene (Clark) Bond.  The Bond family amongst a few other Mill Shoals families moved to Ridgway in the 1940’s to work.  Cleve had worked for the family business Bond Brothers Sawmill and Hardwood which is still...

Kenneth F. Brugger, age 75, lifelong Ridgway area resident, passed on this life, January 12, 2019 surrounded by his family in Gallatin Manor Nursing and Rehab, Ridgway.  Kenny as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on May 25, 1943 to the late George and Pauline (Schoney) Brugger.  He grew up South of Ridgway on the family farm.  He attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and Ridgway High School.  Kenny worked most of his life on the farm, he loved to play his...

August Albert Drufke, age 98,  passed away January 7, 2019 at The Sunrise Senior Living Facility  in Louisville, Kentucky.  August was born on March 28,1920 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Anton and Josephine Drufke.  August lived a full life: Serving early morning daily mass as an altar boy Feeding the family with his  paper boy earnings during the depression An enduring pride in his High School, Lane Technical Serving with the Army Air Corp 319th B26 Bombardment...

Patricia A. “Pat” McGuire, age 63 lifelong Equality resident, passed on this life, January 6, 2019 after an extended illness.  Pat as most knew her, was born in Harrisburg, IL on April 23, 1955 to Herbert “Blackie” and Margaret (McCabe) Mossman.  She graduated from Equality High School and attended Southeastern Illinois College. She was a member of the St. Kateri Catholic Church. Pat worked for over 37 years at the Gallatin County courthouse, starting in...

James K. “Corky” Merritt, age 68, longtime New Haven resident, passed on this life, Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  He was born in New Haven on October 30, 1950 to John and Minerva (McIntosh) Merritt both deceased.  He attended and graduated from Ridgway High School and then served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam.  On January 4, 1974 he married the love of his life, Leslie (Upton) Merritt.  Corky always loved to...

Andre’ Marie Wade, age 51 of Winchester, IN but formerly of Shawneetown, IL died December 21, 2018 at her home in Winchester.  Andre’ was born in Springfield, IL on October 31,1967 to Clark Bentley and Nancy Henson. Andre’ had worked as a CNA.  She loved Country Music, Socializing and Halloween.  She loved dressing up and jewelry but mostly loved her grandchildren and being around them. Andre’ is survived by her children, son, Steven Wilson,...

Katherine “Kathy” L. Oldham, age 60, longtime Shawneetown resident, passed on this life December 18, 2018 surrounded by her family after an extended illness.  She put up great fight to the end.  Kathy as most knew her was born in Old Shawneetown on October 2, 1958 to Eugene and Alma Jean (Gordon) Oldham.  She had worked as a CNA at Nursing homes.   Kathy loved the water, especially the Ohio river where she spent a lot of time swimming and fishing. ...

Bob D. Dallas, age 90, lifelong resident of the Harrisburg area and longtime legendary Coach in Ridgway and Gallatin County passed on this life December 5, 2018 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.  Bob or Coach as most knew him was born on the family farm where he lives today on June 3, 1928 to the late Everett and Floe (Absher) Dallas.  Coach Dallas graduated from Harrisburg High School and then furthered his education at SIU earning a Bachelors degree.  He served his...

Genevieve Hutchison, age 99,  lifelong resident of rural Omaha, passed away peacefully on  December 12, 2018, in the Wabash Christian Village.  Genevieve was born near Omaha on July 22, 1919, to the late Jesse and Pearl (Rister) Ramsey.  Genevieve was married to Curtis Brockett on Feb. 4, 1939, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1961.  She later married David Milligan and Bob Hutchison who both also preceded her in death.  She was a beautician working...

Sandra S. Skaggs, age 81, of Franklin, TN but longtime Ridgway resident passed on this life, December 6, 2018 in Franklin.  Sandra was born in Harrisburg, IL on Jan. 26, 1937 to the late Icil and Shirley (Hossler) Butler.  On Jan. 11, 1959 she married Frank P. Skaggs III.  He preceded her in death in April of this year. Sandra was a Registered Nurse most of her life and was the Director of Nursing at the Ridgway Manor before retiring.  She loved her work and enjoyed...