Jan 23, 2019

Alice Jewell West, age 95 of Shawneetown passed on this life, January 23, 2019 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Alice was born in Ridgway on September 14, 1923.  She had worked as a CNA but mostly a homemaker for her children.

Alice loved flowers, gardening, watching the birds but mostly loved her family.  She was the...

Jan 21, 2019

Wayne Lampert, age 65, of Carrier Mills, IL but longtime Gallatin County resident, passed on this life, January 21, 2019 in Harrisburg Medical Center.  Wayne was born in Rosiclaire, IL on September 15, 1953 to the late Robert Utah and Mary Francis (Cheek) Lampert.

Wayne was a Truck Driver most of his life.  He was a member...

Jan 19, 2019

Louis Belmer, age 70, resident of Gallatin Manor in Ridgway, IL passed on this life January 19, 2019. Louis had been a resident of many different facilities for years, from Louisville, Il to Eldorado, Jonesboro and Ridgway.  He was a loving person and will be missed.

He is survived by his Gallatin Manor and other facilities families....

Jan 12, 2019

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...

Jan 12, 2019

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. ...

Jan 7, 2019

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...

Jan 6, 2019

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....

Dec 30, 2018

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...

Dec 21, 2018

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...

Dec 18, 2018

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...

Dec 12, 2018

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...

Dec 9, 2018

Anita L. Van, age 65 of Shawneetown passed on this life unexpectedly December 9, 2018 in the Gallatin Manor Nursing Facility.  Anita was born in Rosiclare, IL on December 22, 1952 to the late Ray and Nellie (Brooks) Osborne.  On August 12, 1968 she married the love of her life, Arval Van, Sr. who survives.

Anita was...

Dec 6, 2018

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....

Dec 5, 2018

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...

Dec 5, 2018

Arrangements are tentatively set for December 15, 2018 at the St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway.  Visitation from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon with a service immediately following.

Full obit will be announced later.

Nov 30, 2018

Phyllis Ann Mace, age 66, of Shawneetown passed on this life, November 30, 2018 at her home.  Phyllis was born in Morganfield Ky on May 28, 1952 to the late Don and Billie (Thomas) Kimbro.  She was married to the love of her life, Dan Mace on November 29, 1971.

Phyllis was a military wife for 21...

Nov 27, 2018

Mary Elizabeth McGuire, age 89 lifelong Shawneetown resident, passed on this life Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in the Villas of Hollybrook in Harrisburg with her loving son Joe by her side.  Mary was born in Shawneetown on January 27, 1929 to the late  Earl and Laura (Bartley) Morris.

On April 29, 1958 at the St. Patricks Church in...

Nov 21, 2018

Daniel Robert Drone, age 71, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life peacefully on November 21, 2018 in the Marion Veteran Affairs Medical Center.  Dan as most knew him was born in Ridgway on February 2, 1947 to the late Eugene  and Helen (Coleman) Drone.  He graduated from Ridgway High School and attended college.

Dan worked at...

Nov 20, 2018

Birdie Lou Sims, 90, of Omaha, IL, formerly of Greenville, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Wabash Christian Nursing Home in Carmi, IL. She was born September 30th, 1928 in Moorhead, MS, the daughter of Jacob and Bertha (Fitts)  Gammill.

She was a registered nurse at Delta Regional Medical Center most of her life, she retired in...

Nov 16, 2018

Gracy Bean, 90, of Beckemeyer died Friday November 16, 2018, at her residence.  She was born on September 13, 1928 in New Haven, Illinois, the daughter of Mary and James Hays.  On February 12, 1946 she married Mack Bean at Shawneetown, Illinois.

Gracy was a Homemaker and loved to embroidery, crochet and listen to country music.