Obituaries

May 16, 2020

Jodie Brink Oenning, the infant son of Justin and Jean (Brinkman) Oenning of Ursa, was born sleeping at 6:13 P.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

In addition this parents, Jodie is survived by a brother, Jordan Oenning of Ursa, paternal grandparents, Gene and Connie Oenning of Ursa, maternal grandparents, Stan and Joan...

May 16, 2020

Jodie Brink Oenning, the infant son of Justin and Jean (Brinkman) Oenning of Ursa, was born sleeping at 6:13 P.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

In addition this parents, Jodie is survived by a brother, Jordan Oenning of Ursa, paternal grandparents, Gene and Connie Oenning of Ursa, maternal grandparents, Stan and Joan...

May 7, 2020

Marla J. Spencer, 77, of Rushville, passed away at 1:34 AM, Thursday, May 7, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Springfield, surrounded by her children.

She was born on October 12, 1942, in Rushville, the daughter of Raymond and Melba (Lobb) Brocksieck.  She married Dean Spencer on July 25, 1985 and he preceded her in death on...

May 2, 2020

Brixtyn Travis Bryant Cox, 4 month old son of Travis Cox and Kelsie Ashcraft of Rushville, gained his angel wings at 7:14 AM, Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

He was born on December 21, 2019, in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Surviving are his mom and dad of Rushville, brother Zaiden at home,...

Apr 24, 2020

Milton Eugene Hignite, 65, of West Point passed away at 10:50 A.M. on Friday, April 24, 2020 in the home of his son in Hamilton.

Milton was born on January 26, 1955 in Moberly, Mo. The son of Milton Eugene and Kitty (Taylor) Hignite, Sr. He married Grace Groves. Grace survives of West Point.

Milton...

Apr 24, 2020

Milton Eugene Hignite, 65, of West Point passed away at 10:50 A.M. on Friday, April 24, 2020 in the home of his son in Hamilton.

Milton was born on January 26, 1955 in Moberly, Mo. The son of Milton Eugene and Kitty (Taylor) Hignite, Sr. He married Grace Groves. Grace survives of West Point.

Milton...

Apr 20, 2020

Stephen Ray Keck, 64, of Rushville, passed away at 7:02 PM, Monday, April 20, 2020, at his home.

He was born on February, 27, 1956, in Mississippi County, Missouri, the son of William Ray and Mary L. (Rickett) Keck.  He first married Rissa Parsano on June 30, 1979 in Rushville.  He later married Venus Ashens.

Surviving are...

Apr 20, 2020

Delores Ford, 99, of Rushville, passed away at 2:00 AM, Monday, April 20, 2020, at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rushville.

She was born on February 19, 1921, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence Leonard and Harriett Lucille (Hood) Bankus.  She first married Robert Cameron on October 11, 1940, in Hannibal,...

Apr 19, 2020

Rose M. “Rosie” Taylor, 90, of Rushville, formerly of Metamora, passed away at 2:12 PM, Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

She was born on October 14, 1929, in Metamora, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Schaub) Alig.  She married Donald Taylor in November 1970 and he preceded her in death on...

Apr 11, 2020

Jan Elizabeth Thompson, 50, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Rushville, Illinois, passed away at 4:58 AM, Saturday, April 11, 2020, at her home.

She was born on September 28, 1969, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Shoopman) Thompson.

Survivors include her partner Danielle Doerfler of St Louis, Missouri,...

Apr 10, 2020

June Ann Snell, 62, of Loraine passed away at 8:13 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2020 in her home.

June was born on October 14, 1957 in Highland Park. She was the daughter of James C. Snell and Stephanie Olejniczak-Weilgozs.

June was a 1975 graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School and attended cosmetology school...

Apr 10, 2020

June Ann Snell, 62, of Loraine passed away at 8:13 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2020 in her home.

June was born on October 14, 1957 in Highland Park. She was the daughter of James C. Snell and Stephanie Olejniczak-Weilgozs.

June was a 1975 graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School and attended cosmetology school...

Apr 2, 2020

Huck Legend Martin Merrick, infant son of Andy and Buffee Powell-Merrick of Astoria, was born sleeping at 5:30 AM, Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the Women and Children’s Center at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

In addition to his parents Huck is survived by one brother Ridge Lee Merrick of Astoria, one half-brother Pfc. Dalton Moore stationed...

Apr 2, 2020

Dylan Robert Fitzjarrald, 22, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Rushville, passed away at 2:47 Am, Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the home of his parents in Rushville.

He was born on September 14, 1997, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, the son of Michael and Rebecca (Akin) Fitzjarrald.

Surviving are two children Nickolas Vargas...

Apr 1, 2020

Doug Lashbrook, 42, of Rushville, passed away at 3:36 AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at his home.

He was born on September 21, 1977, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, the son of Keith and Barb (Willhite) Lashbrook.

Surviving are three daughters Jadyn, Skylin and Taelyn Lashbrook, his parents Keith and Barb Lashbrook, uncle and...

Mar 31, 2020

Margie Esther Elizabeth Irwin, 73, of Littleton, passed away at 9:36 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born on December 3, 1946, in Jersey County, Illinois, the daughter of Hosie and Frances (Kanuss) Holder.  She married Darwin “Butch” Irwin on January 25, 1964, at his parents’ home in Schuyler County. ...

Mar 30, 2020

Lew E. Sill, 64, of Mendon, died at Blessing Hospital on Monday, March 30, 2020.

He was born on July 15, 1955 to Paul and Jeanne (Kenady) Sill.

He graduated from Unity High School in 1973.   Lew married Teri on March 24, 2001. they just celebrated their 19th Wedding Anniversary.

He is survived...

Mar 30, 2020

Lew E. Sill, 64, of Mendon, died at Blessing Hospital on Monday, March 30, 2020.

He was born on July 15, 1955 to Paul and Jeanne (Kenady) Sill.

He graduated from Unity High School in 1973.   Lew married Teri on March 24, 2001. they just celebrated their 19th Wedding Anniversary.

He is survived...

Mar 28, 2020

Elaine Mae “Moc” Norton, 81, of Rushville, passed away at 10:10 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2020, at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy.

She was born on April 10, 1938, in Ithaca, New York, the daughter of Thomas Cassady and Mildred Belle (Hausner) Harris.  She first married Billy Thornton and later Hank Fulscher.  In 1983, she married...

Mar 27, 2020

Herman Leslie Mohlenbruck, 89, of Frederick, passed away peacefully at 5:16 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.  He was born on June 9, 1930, to Fred Herman and Tilpha Florence (Dodds) Mohlenbruck in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, Illinois.

He married Audrey Fay Anderson on June 1, 1958, in Beardstown.  She preceded...