Helen Josephine Conlee
Helen Josephine Conlee, 78, of Gillespie, IL, passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 28, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of her family at home. She was a woman of profound strength, fierce independence, and boundless compassion who spent her life lifting up others and breaking barriers. She was…
Read MoreMemorial Day Service at the American Legion Post #554
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The American Legion Guy Baird Post #554 in Carlinville held a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, to a standing room only crowd. The Carlinville Municipal Band, directed by Steve McGartland, put on a concert before the ceremony began. The band played “In Honor of the Fallen,”…
Read MoreCarlinville graduates celebrates achievements during CHS 2026 commencement
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Commencement Exercises for the Carlinville Class of 2026 were held Sunday, May 24, in the Carlinville High School Gymnasium. The gym was filled to maximum capacity with family and friends. The band played several songs before the start of the graduation, and right before the graduates paraded…
Read MoreCarlinville State of the City Presentation
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter Mayor Doug Downey presented his second State of the City presentation on Wednesday, May 27. He stated that the purpose of the presentation is to provide citizens with information about the projects underway and the initiatives the City is considering. During the evening, the Mayor reviewed the budget and…
Read MoreDave M. Wiles
Dave M. Wiles unexpectedly passed away on the afternoon of May 19, 2026. It was only a few short weeks after the passing of the love of his life that David followed her home. “Lumpy” to good friends, “Dad” to his children, and “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A skill collector…
Read MoreEunice “Jean” Raymond
Eunice “Jean” Raymond entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior with much sadness felt by her family and friends on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the age of 94. Jean was born July 22, 1931, in Carlinville, IL to Louis Lenzi and Mary Chiappini Lenzi. She married Carl H. Raymond…
Read MoreFrederick Lee Kessler
Frederick Lee Kessler, 68, of Gillespie, IL, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:14 p.m. He was born March 27, 1958, in Evergreen Park, IL to Frederick F. Kessler and Regina L. Locklar Kessler. Gravesite services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11a.m. at Prairie…
Read MoreRobin Ranae Hudson
Robin Ranae Hudson, 65, of Carlinville, IL, passed comfortably surrounded by her family at 5:33 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Springfield Memorial Hospital after a hard-fought stint in the hospital. Robin was born to Peter Greenan and Isla Faye Bridges on July 8, 1960, in Jacksonville, IL. She attended Northwestern…
Read MoreBetty M. Dalby Heggy
Betty M. Dalby Heggy, 93, of Virden, IL, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Betty was born June 13, 1932, in Gillespie, IL, the daughter of Loren and Eva (Steele) Dalby. Betty graduated from Virden High School, class of 1950. After graduating high school, she became an accountant…
Read MoreTeresa Marie Dohm
Teresa Marie Dohm, 48, of Carlinville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, May 24, 2026. Teresa was born on July 14, 1977, in Evergreen, Colorado, the daughter of Robert Dohm and Sandra Calloway. She graduated from Carlinville High School and spent her life dedicated to caring for others…
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