Obituaries

Elsie Ball

Elsie Ball

May 15, 2023

(Zelda) Elsie Ball, 92, of Rushville passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at her home. She was born October 27, 1930, in Fayette County, Iowa to Fred and Glenna (Fish) Zuercher. She married Ivan Johnson in September 1947. Following his death, she married Frank J. Ball on February 6, 1952. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2003.

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Zoe Ann Humphrey

Zoe Ann Humphrey

May 12, 2023

Zoe Ann Humphrey, 90, of Rushville, passed away at 1:35 pm on Friday, May 12, 2023, with her family by her side at her home.

 

She was born on June 22, 1932, in Rushville, the daughter of the late Peter & Emma (Bradman) Phillips. She married John Humphrey on November 20, 1950, in Springfield and he preceded her...

Andy Runkle

Andy Runkle

May 7, 2023

Andy Runkle, 58, formerly of Rushville, passed away at Arcadia Nursing Home in Jacksonville, Illinois at 12:30am on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Andy grew up in Rushville with his loving parents, Bobby and Rosemary (Gibbons) Runkle. The youngest child of three boys, Andy graduated from Rushville-Industry High School and went on to study small engine repair. He was self-employed for...

Michael Bailey

Michael Bailey

Apr 26, 2023

Michael William Bailey, 54, of Rushville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his home.  He was born on December 20, 1968, the son of David and Sheila Kahtz Bailey.

 

Michael is survived by his parents, David and Sheila of Bradenton, FL , wife Stacy Ashcraft of Rushville, IL, son, Christian Bailey of Carlinville, IL, daughter...

Robert A Rexroat

Robert A Rexroat

Apr 25, 2023

Robert A. Rexroat, age 74, of Rushville, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville, Illinois. 

He was born in Rushville, Illinois on July 4, 1948 a son of Max and Melba (Todd) Rexroat. 

Robert attended Rushville High School and Western Illinois University. He went on to serve his country in the United States...

Don Wade

Don Wade

Apr 22, 2023

 

Don Ray Wade, 80, of Rushville, passed away at 3:37am, on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 6, 1942, in Paris, Illinois, the son of the late William Lloyd & Ethel (Zimmerly) Wade. Don married the love of his life, Janis Walter, on...

Larry Ellison

Larry Ellison

Apr 14, 2023

Larry D. Ellison, 70, passed away at 4:00am on Friday, April 14, 2023 at his home in Littleton, Illinois.  Larry was born on October 6, 1952 to Elmer and Virginia (Buchanan) Ellison in Dickson, Tennessee.  He met the love of his life, Zoe Bassham in 1984 and they were married on June 12, 1987, in Florida. 

Larry graduated from Manual...

Rosemary Trimble

Rosemary Trimble

Apr 5, 2023

Rosemary Trimble, age 91, of Peoria, Illinois and formerly of Rushville, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 5:35 PM at Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care in Peoria.  She was born on April 16, 1931 in Frederick, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard and Mary (Dickinson) McCombs.  Rosemary married E. Wayne Trimble in Rushville, Illinois on October 23,...

Barbara Hawk

Barbara Hawk

Mar 30, 2023

 

Barbara “Barb” Kay Hawk, 75, of Rushville, passed away, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Heritage Health in Beardstown, Illinois. She was born on September 9,1947, in a tent in Clayton, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Thelma (Bubb) Hawk.

Barb is survived by one daughter, April Surratt of Henry, Illinois; her cat , Baby Girl of Jacksonville, Illinois; three...

Larry Robert Lashbrook

Larry Robert Lashbrook

Mar 21, 2023

Larry Robert Lashbrook, 78, passed away unexpectedly at 9:00am, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Illinois. Larry was born on July 11, 1944, in Macomb, Illinois to J. Robert and Edna Mae (Abbott) Lashbrook. He married Nancy Morrell on December 11, 1964, at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville, and she survives. 

In his early...

James K. Johnson

James K. Johnson

Mar 11, 2023

James K. Johnson, age 65, of Camden, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 1:45 p.m. in his home.  

There are no services planned at this time.  

James's family and friends are invited to express condolences and share memories at www.triplettwood.com

John Adam Wolf

John Adam Wolf

Feb 6, 2023

John Adam Wolf, aka Papa John , Johnny Angel, and Wolfman, age 75, of Rushville, Illinois, passed away February 6, 2023, at his home under the care of his loving wife. He was born on March 13, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Sarah Adams Wolf.  John married Christine M. Peters on December 2, 1994, at the...

A Year of Remembrance 2023

A Year of Remembrance 2023

Jan 28, 2023

In loving memory of those we have loved and lost in 2023. May they live forever in our hearts now, and in the years to come.

Joseph "Joey" Gossage

Joseph "Joey" Gossage

Jan 28, 2023

 

Joseph “Joey” Gossage, 40, of Jacksonville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January, 28, 2023 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. Joey was born January 7th, 1983, in Rushville, Illinois, the son of Gerald Dean and Karen Mangold Gossage.

Joey is survived by his father, Gerald Dean Gossage, and sisters: Amy (Ronnie) Petrie of Springfield IL and Danielle Kotalik of Loami, Illinois.

Joey...

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Marie Root

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Marie Root

Jan 10, 2023



Gwendolyn “Gwen” Marie Root, age 86 of Marissa, formerly of Gillespie and Rushville, passed away at 7:55 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Freeburg Care Center, with her husband of 68 years by her side. 

 

Gwen was born on December 28, 1936, in Rushville Illinois, the daughter of Claude Howard “Pug” and Nina Rosalie (Armel) Sipes.  She...

Harold "Junior" Forman

Harold "Junior" Forman

Jan 2, 2023

Harold “Junior” Forman, 96, of Rushville, Illinois passed away Monday, January 2, at his home in Rushville. He was born November 10, 1926, the son of Clifford and Celeste Drye Forman. He married Elizabeth Mae Dace who preceded him in death on June 26, 2015. Junior married Merle Lloyd Shoemaker.  Merle survives in Rushville, Illinois. 

In addition to his wife, survivors...

Verna Elaine Downs

Verna Elaine Downs

Dec 29, 2022

 

Verna "Elaine" Downs, 81, of St. Charles went to be with her Savior on December 29, 2022, surrounded by family.  She was born to Robert and Doris Bedenbender on October 10, 1941, in rural Brown County, Illinois.  On March 6, 1960, she married Norman Downs. To this union were born five children (all surviving): Gordon (Pam) Downs of Hawk...

Eugene Hulvey

Eugene Hulvey

Dec 24, 2022

 Eugene Hulvey, 91, of Camden, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 24th at Country Gardens in Rushville Illinois. He was born on October 29, 1931, in Schuyler County Illinois, the son of Guy James and Marie Florence (Smith) Hulvey.

He married Betty Reeder on November 4th, 1951. She preceded him in death on November 10th, 1971. He later married Elaine Unger...

Bernard L French

Bernard L French

Dec 1, 2022

 

Bernard L. French, 92, of Astoria, Illinois passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Rushville Nursing and Rehab Center.  He was born October 30, 1930, in Astoria Illinois, the son of Loren and Eileen Sheaffer French.  He married Wanda Peterman on July 8th, 1960, in Rushville Illinois. Wanda preceded Bernard in death on December 11, 2003.

Survivors include a...

Garret Collins

Garret Collins

Nov 25, 2022

 

Garret Alan Collins, (15), of Rushville, passed away at 2:20 pm on November 25, 2022, peacefully at home with his loving family by his side.

Garret was born on December 1, 2006 in Jacksonville, Illinois.  He is the beloved son of Matthew and Valerie (Campbell) Collins, and much-loved brother to his sister, Mackenzie.

Garret was a sophomore at Rushville-Industry...