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Fairfield, Illinois Obituaries

Jerry L. Gray

Jerry L. Gray

Oct 12, 2025

Jerry L. Gray, 82, of Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Victoria General Hospital in Winnepeg.

Jerry was born on September 13, 1942, in Evansville, IN, to Robert and Bettye (Kane) Gray. On June 21, 1970, he married the love of his life, Lynda (Weber) Gray, who preceded him...

Ricky Miller

Ricky Miller

Oct 9, 2025

Ricky G. Miller, 66 of Fairfield passed away at 2:03 PM, Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Ascention St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Born on April 3, 1959, in Alton, IL to Donald and Evelyn (Binkley) Miller, he had been a bricklayer and worked at Champion Labs in Albion.

Ricky is survived by his daughter Pagan Colclasure...

Ricky Miller

Ricky Miller

Oct 9, 2025

Ricky G. Miller, 66 of Fairfield passed away at 2:03 PM, Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Ascention St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Born on April 3, 1959, in Alton, IL to Donald and Evelyn (Binkley) Miller, he had been a bricklayer and worked at Champion Labs in Albion.

Ricky is survived by his daughter...

John Curtis Robison, Jr.

John Curtis Robison, Jr.

Oct 2, 2025

John Curtis Robison, Jr, Attorney-at-Law, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Funeral Services will be conducted at St. Edward Catholic Church on Saturday, October 11. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:30-11:30 a.m., followed by the rosary and Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Slawomir Ptak officiating.

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John Curtis Robison, Jr.

John Curtis Robison, Jr.

Oct 2, 2025

John Curtis Robison, Jr, Attorney-at-Law, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Funeral Services will be conducted at St. Edward Catholic Church on Saturday, October 11. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:30-11:30 a.m., followed by the rosary and Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Slawomir Ptak...

Brenda Sue (Crocker)  Vowels

Brenda Sue (Crocker) Vowels

Sep 23, 2025

It is with profound sadness that Brenda Sue Vowels, 82, of Kalkaska, Michigan, formerly of Wayne City, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, with her children at her side.

Brenda was born on December 6, 1942, in Wayne City, IL, to Lester Dale "Pat" & Augusta Mae Crocker. Brenda married Stanley G. Waggoner on January 23,...

Brenda Sue (Crocker) Vowels

Brenda Sue (Crocker) Vowels

Sep 23, 2025

It is with profound sadness that Brenda Sue Vowels, 82, of Kalkaska, Michigan, formerly of Wayne City, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, with her children at her side.

Brenda was born on December 6, 1942, in Wayne City, IL, to Lester Dale "Pat" & Augusta Mae Crocker. Brenda married Stanley G. Waggoner on...

Timothy Eugene Hutcheson

Timothy Eugene Hutcheson

Sep 22, 2025

Timothy E. Hutcheson, 63, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:31am on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He had worked as a laborer in the oilfield for many years.

Tim was born on May 8, 1962, in Fairfield, IL to Eugene and Mary (Green) Hutcheson.

Survivors include his 35 year companion Kristi Williams...

Timothy Eugene Hutcheson

Timothy Eugene Hutcheson

Sep 22, 2025

Timothy E. Hutcheson, 63, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:31am on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He had worked as a laborer in the oilfield for many years.

Tim was born on May 8, 1962, in Fairfield, IL to Eugene and Mary (Green) Hutcheson.

Survivors include his 35 year companion...

Michael Lee Romine

Michael Lee Romine

Sep 21, 2025

Michael Lee Romine, 71, of Sims passed away at 11:04PM on Sunday September 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon. He had been a laborer with the Union working for Wilkin Insulation. Michael was born in Highland Park IL on December 13, 1953, to Houma Lee and Delores Marie (Michela) Romine.

Michael is survived by...

Michael Lee Romine

Michael Lee Romine

Sep 21, 2025

Michael Lee Romine, 71, of Sims passed away at 11:04PM on Sunday September 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon. He had been a laborer with the Union working for Wilkin Insulation. Michael was born in Highland Park IL on December 13, 1953, to Houma Lee and Delores Marie (Michela) Romine.

Michael is...

John R Walker

John R Walker

Sep 20, 2025

John R. Walker, 57, of Wayne City passed away 2:02PM on Saturday September 20, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Hospital in Mt Vernon. John was born in Fairfield on September 21, 1967, to Gary R. and Linda S. (Musgrave) Walker. John was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved reading, always had a smile, and loved helping other people....

John R Walker

John R Walker

Sep 20, 2025

John R. Walker, 57, of Wayne City passed away 2:02PM on Saturday September 20, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Hospital in Mt Vernon. John was born in Fairfield on September 21, 1967, to Gary R. and Linda S. (Musgrave) Walker. John was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved reading, always had a smile, and loved helping...

Maxine (Cushman)  Lee

Maxine (Cushman) Lee

Sep 17, 2025

Maxine Lee, 99, of Fairfield, passed away at 7:17am on September 17, 2025, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care. She had been a homemaker.

Maxine was born on March 3, 1926, in Springerton, IL, to Walter and Ida (Winder) Cushman. On November 23, 1943, she married the love of her life, Howard Lee, who preceded her in...

Norman Mier

Norman Mier

Sep 16, 2025

Daddy has drilled his last well, he has found his last vein of oil. He took his rig to the yard and parked it. No longer hunting squirrel rabbit and deer.  The fishing poles no longer strung. The garden tiller no longer tilling the soil for his 100-acre garden He is now dancing on the streets of gold as...

Norman Mier

Norman Mier

Sep 16, 2025

Daddy has drilled his last well, he has found his last vein of oil. He took his rig to the yard and parked it. No longer hunting squirrel rabbit and deer.  The fishing poles no longer strung. The garden tiller no longer tilling the soil for his 100-acre garden He is now dancing on the streets of...

Jessie Mae (Mchargue)  Keen

Jessie Mae (Mchargue) Keen

Sep 15, 2025

Jessie Keen, age 90, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.  She was born on April 27, 1935, in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of Luther and Thelma (Miller)McHargue.  She married Verl Keen August 7, 1987, and he preceded her in death on August 7, 2009.  Jessie is survived...

Jessie Mae (Mchargue) Keen

Jessie Mae (Mchargue) Keen

Sep 15, 2025

Jessie Keen, age 90, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.  She was born on April 27, 1935, in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of Luther and Thelma (Miller)McHargue.  She married Verl Keen August 7, 1987, and he preceded her in death on August 7, 2009.  Jessie...

James William Penrod

James William Penrod

Sep 14, 2025

James W. Penrod, 57, of Fairfield, passed away at 5:59pm on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital.

Jim was born on April 8, 1968, in Howell, Michigan, to Vera (Thompson) and Tom Smith. On April 6, 2013, he married the love of his life, Erica (Moore) Penrod.

Jim was a devoted son, father,...

Tracy Allen Vaughan

Tracy Allen Vaughan

Sep 10, 2025

Tracy Allen Vaughan, 64, of Fairfield passed away at 4:40PM on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his residence. He was a manager at CDC. Tracy was born in Colorado Springs CO on August 15, 1961, to Pleasant and Francis Christine (Robertson) Vaughan SR.

Tracy is survived by his children- Holly (Jimmy) Lurz of Fairfield; April Vaughan of...

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