Marguerite "Mickie" E. Gaither, 73, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Hillsboro, died on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 peacefully at her home, surrounded by family.  A visitation will be held on Saturday, … more

 Raymond "Ramey" W. Beiermann, 79, of Harvel died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, at St. Raymond … more

Carolyn Cooper, 79, of Coffeen, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at Hillsboro Area Hospital. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at the First United Methodist Church … more

Mary B. Joyce, 65, of Keyesport, died on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at her residence.  Cremation rites will be accorded as per the wishes of the family.  No services will be held.  The … more

John W. “Bill” Eller, 75, of Nokomis, died at 7:10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Nokomis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Nokomis. Services will be held at a later date. … more

James “Jamey” Allen Huber, 50, of Hillsboro, died at 1:33 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5, … more

John W. “Bill” Eller, 75, of Nokomis, died at 7:10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Nokomis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Nokomis. Services will be held at a later date. … more

Emily Anne Caulk of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Litchfield, and the Florida Keys, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 27, 2022, at the age of 26 after a long and valiant battle with addiction.  The family is planning a private service to honor her very special life. more

Clarence William Keiser, 95, of Witt, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 at 3:50 p.m. at the Hillsboro Area Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Nokomis.  Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church.  Burial will take place in the St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Pastor Chris Prumm will officiate. more

Richard Joe Smith, 84, of Hillsboro, died on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Caseyville Nursing and Rehab Center in Caseyville. Upon his request, Richard was cremated and no services will be held at … more

Delores May Stolte, 83, of Nokomis, died on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. She was born on Dec. 9, … more

Raymond Heye Johnson, 94, of Litchfield, died at 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at Zion … more

Bruce Edward Fenton Sr., 75, of Hillsboro, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Hillsboro. Funeral services will begin at 12 noon on … more

Jean L. Snyder, 74, of Carlinville, died at 7:47 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, at … more

Harold R. “Bob” Beck, 81, of Chesapeake, VA, died on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, at Oman Funeral Home and Crematory in … more

Walter Eric Cunny, 74, of Spring Grove died Jan. 21, 2022 at Warren Barr North Shore in Highland Park. A memorial visitation and service for Mr. Cunny will be held at New Life Pentecostal Church … more

William Edward Steiner, 76, of Litchfield, died at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery at a later date. Plummer … more

Phyllis B. Owens, 64, of Panama, at 6:57 a.m. Tuesday, Jan.25, 2022, at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Plummer Funeral Home in … more

Richard “Dick” Elam Sr., 87, of Taylor Springs, died on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at his residence. Graveside memorial services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at Witt … more

Virginia Bresnahan, 84, of Livingston, formerly of Sorento, died on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Carlinville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. … more