All Obituaries

Robert L. Riley, Sr., age 68, of Ridgway passed on this life, January 18, 2020 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Robert was born in Eldorado on June 11, 1951 to the late Henry and Ruby (Endicott) Riley.  He graduated from Ridgway High School and then served his country in the United States Army. He worked at the Ridgway Seed Company for many years but retired from being a over the road truck driver.  He loved to fish and camp.  He always enjoyed his family. Robert is...

Edward A. “Bubby” Leonberger, age 87 of Rosiclare, IL but formerly of Gallatin County passed on this life, January 16, 2020 in the Rosiclare Nursing and Rehab.  Bubby as most knew him was born near Sparks Hill on December 13, 1932 to the late Allen and Virgie (Thorne) Leonberger.  He served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. He really enjoyed fishing and being around his family and friends.  Bubby worked his whole life as a Brick Mason, laying many of the...

Janet Ann Thacker, age 78, of Eldorado but raised in Junction, IL passed on this life, January 9, 2020 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab surrounded by her family.  Janet was born in Junction on November 14, 1941 to the late Delmar and Anna Mae (Walters) Greer.  On January 30, 1960 she married her love, Edward “Sonny” Thacker who survives. Janet and Sonny lived many years in Chicago working before moving back home when retiring.  Janet worked many years for...

Rose J. Goforth, age 75 longtime New Haven resident passed on this life, January 9, 2020 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Rose was born in New Haven on January 13, 1944 to the late Barney & Dessie (Travelstead) Clifford.    On March 4, 1967 she married the love of her life, Donald “Soup” Goforth who survives. Rose enjoyed playing bingo, game shows and cooking.  Her real love was her family.  She was Presbyterian by faith.  She was a...

Virginia L. Fillingim, age 86, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life, December 29, 2019 in O’Fallon, IL  Virginia was born in Ridgway on February 18, 1933 to Irene Crayne, and raised by her aunt and uncle, Pete and Florence Pittman.  She graduated from Ridgway High School and on November 27, 1955 married the love of her life, Levert (Lee) Fillingim who preceded her in death in 2002. Virginia loved to meet her friends at the Drug store for morning coffee and...

Anna L. Edmonds, age 78, of Citrus Springs, FL passed on this life peacefully in the Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL on December 24, 2019.  Anna was born in Evarts, KY on August 17, 1941 to the late Louie and Emma (Fleenor) Edmonds. She worked most of her life in housekeeping.  She was always a hard worker.  Anna enjoyed her family and friends visiting and going to the Casinos.  She was a good daughter, sister and friend and will be so missed. Anna is survived...

Judith Joan Steinbrook, age 93 of Omaha, IL passed from this life Saturday, December 21, 2019.  Judy, as most knew her, was born on July 19, 1926 in St. Paul, MN to the late Otis and Maude (Martin) Pinnell. Judy married Bob Steinbrook on February 6, 1944.  They enjoyed 72 years of marriage before he preceded her in death in 2016. After high school, Judy continued her schooling with a Master's Degree in Education and worked for 24 years in Shawneetown and Alton, IL...

Delorse Cecelia Drone, of Tallula, died at 9:10 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on December 31, 1938, in Shawneetown, IL, to Walter Bryan and Veronica Amelia (Deitz) Smith. She married Dennis Wilfred Drone on December 27, 1958 and he survives. Also surviving are six children, Catherine Schuyler of Fancy Prairie, IL,  Denise (Steve) Peters of Farmington, IL, Steve (Karen) Drone of Jamestown, TN, Kelly Drone of Springfield, IL, Michael Drone of...

Gregory Lee Rushing, age 42, passed on this life, November 28, 2019 in Harrisburg, IL.  Greg as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on September 1, 1977 to the late Charlie Harrington and June (Clevenger) Rushing.  Greg worked in the Riverview Coal Mine, he loved the outdoors, fishing,  helping others, being with his friends, and especially the motorcycle club he was a member of, Stormriders, he was known as Boom.  He was very active with the club helping other people...

Helen J. Monroe, age 84, longtime Gallatin County resident, passed on this life peacefully in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Helen was born in Uniontown, Kentucky on October 31, 1935 to the late Walter and Rosetta (Hagan) Darnell. Helen was first married to Jack Harrelson on October 10, 1950, he preceded her in death in 2003.  She then married Tom Monroe who survives.  Helen was a Christian and a faithful member of the Church of God in Equality.  She loved...