Obituaries

Mar 24, 2026

Joanne C. Cornwell, 80, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:46am on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care in Cisne, IL.

Joanne was born on July 16, 1945, in Cicero, IL, to Amerigo and Claira Gentili. She had been a cashier for Walmart while she lived in northern Illinois.

She...

Mar 18, 2026

Tongsuk "Dolly" Romine, 82, of Sims, passed away at 11:49AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at her home. She had been a homemaker. Dolly was born in Thailand on January 1, 1944, to Peem Saengchan and Muang Jan Jansushm.

Dolly is survived by her sons- Allen (Corey) Downen of Yorkville IL, Donnie (Whitley) Downen of...

Mar 13, 2026

Robert Ray "Bob" Simmons, 68, passed away at 3:41PM on Friday March 13, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville IN. He was born in Fairfield on December 21, 1957, to Jack and Frances (Smith) Simmons.

Bob grew up in Fairfield, IL, with his two brothers, Jackie and Troy Simmons. After high school, he joined...

Mar 4, 2026

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.

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Feb 23, 2026

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...

Feb 23, 2026

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...

Feb 19, 2026

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...

Feb 18, 2026

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...

Feb 17, 2026

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...

Feb 15, 2026

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...

Feb 13, 2026

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...

Feb 13, 2026

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...

Feb 13, 2026

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...

Feb 13, 2026

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...

Feb 12, 2026

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...

Feb 12, 2026

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...

Feb 11, 2026

Xon R. Johnston, 85, of Fairfield, passed away at 9:35am on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehabilitation.

Xon was born on March 27, 1940, in Kinmundy, IL, to Arthur and Lola May (Tipsword) Johnston. On December 23, 1962, he married the love of his life, Naomi Ruth (Tyree) Johnston, who preceded in him...

Feb 11, 2026

Charles E. Steury, 87, of Fairfield, passed away at 1:41pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, IL.

Charles was born on May 9, 1938, in Olney, IL, to William and Lena "Lucille" (Totten) Steury. His beloved first wife of 46 years, Garnet (Beaulieu) Steury, preceded him in death on August 4,...

Feb 9, 2026

Barbara Mabel Davis, 86, of Fairfield passed, away at 4:39PM on Monday, February 9, 2026, at her home. She retired from Airtex after 39 years. Barbara was born in Hamilton County on November 16, 1939, to Jesse and Josephine (Laird) Stroud. She married Larry Davis on July 19, 1959.

Barbara is survived by her husband- Larry Davis...

Feb 9, 2026

Barbara Mabel Davis, 86, of Fairfield passed, away at 4:39PM on Monday, February 9, 2026, at her home. She retired from Airtex after 39 years. Barbara was born in Hamilton County on November 16, 1939, to Jesse and Josephine (Laird) Stroud. She married Larry Davis on July 19, 1959.

Barbara is survived by her husband-...