Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Matthew Brent Harper, 56, of Granite City IL passed away at 11:25AM on Monday January 13, 2025, at his home. He was employed in the Steel Mills. Matthew was born in Fairfield on August 16, 1968, to Leonard and Edna Maxine (Matthews) Harper.

Matthew is survived by his sisters- Cathy Hayes of Granite City IL...

Jan 10, 2025

John Howard Block Sr, 102, passed away at 7:51AM on Friday January 10, 2025, at Cisne Rehab. He was born in Cisne on December 10, 1922, to Benjamin and Mildred (Miller) Block. John was a farmer, steel worker, factory worker, and tractor mechanic. Between working at Valley Steel in Flora, he worked at Richy Brothers in Flora and Hagen's...

Jan 10, 2025

John Howard Block Sr, 102, passed away at 7:51AM on Friday January 10, 2025, at Cisne Rehab. He was born in Cisne on December 10, 1922, to Benjamin and Mildred (Miller) Block. John was a farmer, steel worker, factory worker, and tractor mechanic. Between working at Valley Steel in Flora, he worked at Richy Brothers in Flora...

Jan 3, 2025

Marie Rutger, 92 of Fairfield passed away at 5:53 AM, Friday, January 3, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.  Born on October 4, 1932, in Wayne County to Frances and Alta Grace (Porter) Hilliard, she had worked for the Wayne County Farm Bureau in her early years and later retired from WADI Headstart.  Marie had been...

Jan 3, 2025

Marie Rutger, 92 of Fairfield passed away at 5:53 AM, Friday, January 3, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.  Born on October 4, 1932, in Wayne County to Frances and Alta Grace (Porter) Hilliard, she had worked for the Wayne County Farm Bureau in her early years and later retired from WADI Headstart.  Marie...

Jan 2, 2025

Glenna Harrison, 82 of Fairfield, passed away at 10:04 PM, Thursday, January 2, 2025, at her home.  Born on April 14, 1942, in Wayne County, IL to Glen and Eleanor (Jesop) McDowell, she had been a seamstress and a homemaker.

Glenna is survived by 4 daughters- Tammy (Jack) Cobb of Charleston, IL, Pam (John) Hutchcraft of Fairfield,...

Jan 2, 2025

Elaine McKitrick 74 of Johnsonville, IL passed away at 10:50 AM, Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  Born on November 24, 1950, in Johnsonville to Eldon and Lovella (Tibbs) Talbert, she had been a bus driver for North Wayne School District and worked at Hella Electronics in Flora, IL.

Elaine...

Jan 2, 2025

Glenna Harrison, 82 of Fairfield, passed away at 10:04 PM, Thursday, January 2, 2025, at her home.  Born on April 14, 1942, in Wayne County, IL to Glen and Eleanor (Jesop) McDowell, she had been a seamstress and a homemaker.

Glenna is survived by 4 daughters- Tammy (Jack) Cobb of Charleston, IL, Pam (John) Hutchcraft...

Jan 2, 2025

Elaine McKitrick 74 of Johnsonville, IL passed away at 10:50 AM, Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  Born on November 24, 1950, in Johnsonville to Eldon and Lovella (Tibbs) Talbert, she had been a bus driver for North Wayne School District and worked at Hella Electronics in Flora, IL.

Dec 29, 2024

Ray Jackson Jr., 77 of Fairfield, passed away at 4:15 PM, Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on May 10, 1947, in Fairfield to Ray and Eva (Thackrey) Jackson Sr., he had worked for Schlumberger offshore in the oilfield.  Ray was also a veteran of the US Airforce and served in Vietnam.

Ray is...

Dec 29, 2024

Debra Caldwell, 69 of Sims, IL, passed away at 3:37 PM, Sunday, December 29,2024, at her home.  Born on November 12, 1955, in Ft. Morgan, CO to Edwin and Alice (Pierson) Hubble, she was retired from Walgreens where she was a programmer.

Debra is survived by her husband David Caldwell of Sims, son Jeramie Caldwell of Sims,...

Dec 29, 2024

Ray Jackson Jr., 77 of Fairfield, passed away at 4:15 PM, Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on May 10, 1947, in Fairfield to Ray and Eva (Thackrey) Jackson Sr., he had worked for Schlumberger offshore in the oilfield.  Ray was also a veteran of the US Airforce and served in Vietnam.

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Dec 29, 2024

Debra Caldwell, 69 of Sims, IL, passed away at 3:37 PM, Sunday, December 29,2024, at her home.  Born on November 12, 1955, in Ft. Morgan, CO to Edwin and Alice (Pierson) Hubble, she was retired from Walgreens where she was a programmer.

Debra is survived by her husband David Caldwell of Sims, son Jeramie Caldwell...

Dec 24, 2024

Charles K. Thomas, 79, formerly of Fairfield and Flora, passed away at 4:45PM on Tuesday December 24, 2024, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. He was born in Mt Erie on December 13, 1945 to Charles Dewey and Iva Alene (Riggs) Thomas. Charley loved being with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing music for...

Dec 24, 2024

Charles K. Thomas, 79, formerly of Fairfield and Flora, passed away at 4:45PM on Tuesday December 24, 2024, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. He was born in Mt Erie on December 13, 1945 to Charles Dewey and Iva Alene (Riggs) Thomas. Charley loved being with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing...

Dec 20, 2024

Manuel Angel Miranda, 89, of Fairfield passed away at 5:04AM on Friday December 20, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon IL. He was born in Carrizo TX on October 2, 1935, to Basilio and Florentina Miranda. Manuel had spent his career in construction.

Manuel is survived by his wife of 30 plus years-...

Dec 20, 2024

Manuel Angel Miranda, 89, of Fairfield passed away at 5:04AM on Friday December 20, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon IL. He was born in Carrizo TX on October 2, 1935, to Basilio and Florentina Miranda. Manuel had spent his career in construction.

Manuel is survived by his wife of 30...

Dec 17, 2024

Martha Ann Farley, 80, of Fairfield passed away at 10:30PM on Tuesday December 17, 2024, at her home. She was a model and a nurse's aide. Martha was born in Ashdown Arkansas on May 19, 1944, to Orlandy Earl and Zena Mae (Dyer) Melson.

Martha is survived by her son- Freddie Howard of Fairfield; daughter- Lujuana Neighbors...

Dec 17, 2024

Donna Collins, 77 of Geff, passed away at 1:16 PM, Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Born on May 15, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, IL to Darrell and Pauline (Russell) Barrett, she had worked at Fashion Lane, Sunbeam, and Hucks before retiring.

Donna is survived by her son Carson Collins of Geff,...

Dec 17, 2024

Donna Collins, 77 of Geff, passed away at 1:16 PM, Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Born on May 15, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, IL to Darrell and Pauline (Russell) Barrett, she had worked at Fashion Lane, Sunbeam, and Hucks before retiring.

Donna is survived by her son Carson Collins...