All Obituaries

Shirley L. (Crumbacher) McKibben, 87, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:42pm on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her home.  Shirley was born on April 15, 1938, in Keenes, IL, to Albert and Agnes (Withrow) Crumbacher. On October 6, 1956, she married the love of her life, Charles McKibben, who preceded her in death in 2017.  Shirley was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fairfield and, was a graduate of Wayne City High School. After working several jobs over the years, Shirley ...

Ruth Ann Siedler, 82 of Fairfield, passed away at 11:15 PM, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on September 29, 1943, in Fairfield to Jesse and Leota (Kelley) Freeland, she had worked at the Farmer Store in Fairfield.  Ruth is survived by 2 sons- Jesse and Keith Siedler both of Fairfield.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred Siedler, and 2 brothers- Edwin and Kelley Freeland. Funeral services for Ruth Siedler will be held at 1 ...

Chad Weedman, 51, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 12:45PM on Monday February 23, 2026, at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was a sub-foreman in the maintenance Department at Southern Illinois University for over ten years. Chad was born in Flora IL on July 17, 1974, to Terry Weedman and Brenda (Elliott) Weedman. Chad is survived by his father- Terry (Jean) Weedman of Fairfield; sister- Jeni Weedman of Cisne; step-sister- Kara (Jarad) Blanton of Fairfield; niece- Taylor Brooks ...

Wayne Christopher Schell, 64, of Fairfield passed away at 1:45PM on Thursday February 19, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was employed at Champion Laboratories for thirty-five plus years. Wayne was born in East St. Louis on October 13, 1961, to Norman Lee Schell Sr and Mary Francis (Upton) Smith. He was an avid fisherman and loved bowling and was a part of the Champ Bowling League. Wayne is survived by son- John (Martin) Schell of St Louis Mo; daughters- Debbie (Tim) Johnson of ...

Claude Edgar Mark, a loving family man, was called home to Jesus on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 82.  He was born on January 12, 1944, in Wayne County, IL, to the late Cecil and Ida “Babe” Mark.  Claude lived a life rich in love, laughter, and dedication to his family. He was a true country boy at heart, the kind of man who felt most at home under the open sky with dirt on his hands and family by his side. In his younger years, he could often be found ...

Julia A. Jelley died at 4:08 AM, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Cisne, IL. She lived in the Chicago area for many years and worked as an Office Manager for various physicians. After retirement, she returned to Fairfield where she volunteered for many years on the skilled care unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Cornerstone Community Church in Fairfield. Julia was born on January 7, 1931, in Geff, Illinois to John ...

James R. Easton, 43, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 5:43am on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN, as a result of a traffic accident.  James was born on April 11, 1982, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Alan J. Easton and Lisa (Moore) Easton.  James was a mechanic for Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Marion, IL. His family meant the world to him.  Survivors include his mother Lisa Easton of Town Creek, AL, his four daughters Cheyenne ...

David L. Wright, 76 of Cisne, IL, passed away at 10:45 PM, Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  Born on June 7, 1949, in Oneonta, NY to Raymond C. and Cora (Bishop) Wright, Sr., he had been an assistant schoolteacher and loved to karaoke.  David first married Charlene Kurth in Florida. She preceded him in death on February 22, 2000.  He later married Kathy Jo Barnes in Geff, IL.  She preceded him in death on May 20, ...

Reta Imogene (Simpson) Vaughan of Fairfield, IL, left this world to meet her Eternal Heavenly Father, February 13th, 2026.  Reta was born to Edna Bernice (Wood) and Wallace Wright Simpson on July 20, 1934. She married Noel James Vaughan, Sr., on June 10, 1951. Together they worked hard and raised their family for 74 years on the Vaughan family farm while attending Pleasant Grove Church. She is survived by her husband, Noel and their 10 children, Noel J. (Diana),  Rodney (Dawna), ...

Jesse Dawson, 74, of Fairfield, passed away at 5:38AM on Thursday February 12, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was employed at Champion Laboratories. Jesse was born in Fairfield on July 4, 1951, to Frederick and Silvia (Cline) Dawson. Jesse is survived by his daughters- Sabra Dawson and Colleen Dawson both of Albion; grandchildren- Dianna Pickering of Albion and Brianna Dawson of Ft. Branch IN; great grandchildren- Aiden Roosevelt, Nevaeh Roosevelt, and Oakley Vowels. Jesse was ...