Area Obituaries
James Allen Stutsman
James Allen Stutsman, 71, formerly of Carlinville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Mercy Hospital in Rodgers, AR after a brief illness. Jim was born in Carlinville, Nov. 17, 1952 to Dan Stutsman and Melba Stutsman Decker. Jim attended Carlinville schools were he played football and pole vaulted and later earned an Associates in Science…
Read MoreMary Ann Hicks
Mary Ann Hicks, 68, of Carlinville, lost her brave battle with cancer on Sept. 1, 2024, while surrounded by loved ones. Mary Ann was born on Jan. 23, 1956, and grew up on a farm in Bunker Hill, with her parents James and Peggy (Noel) Hilyard and her brother Dennis. From an early age,…
Read MoreJudith M. Emmons
Judith “Judy” M. Emmons, 81, of Benld, passed away at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 at 8:25 a.m. She was born Dec. 16, 1942, in Benld, to Pete Alepra and Magdeline Pianfetti Alepra. She married Norman B. Emmons on Jan. 17, 1964 in Benld. She was a retired legal secretary after having…
Read MoreRobert Duncan Fulton
Robert Duncan Fulton, 81, of Gillespie, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 at 9:36 a,m. He was born Oct. 4, 1942, in Chicago, to Robert Davies Fulton and Geraldine Louise Duncan Fulton. He married Patricia Ann Crouser Fulton on Feb. 20, 1965 in Gillespie. He was retired after having been…
Read MoreConnie Kay Cole
Connie Kay Cole, born on December 21, 1950, went to be with God in the early morning hours of August 19, 2024. A devout Christian, she lived her life with faith, grace, and love. Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Cole; her father, Iven Gwinn; her mother, Juanita Rosentreter; sisters, Gwen…
Read MoreStanley B. Scoggins
Stanley B. Scoggins, 89, of Carlinville, passed away at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024 at 5:07 a.m. He was born Jan. 21, 1935, in Jerseyville, to Lumie Scoggins and Juanita Shaw Scoggins. He married Patsy Goodman Scoggins on Nov. 8, 1958 in Creve Coeur. He was a truck driver. Stanley enjoyed…
Read MoreIleine Melissa Bond
Ileine Melissa Bond, 93, of Staunton, passed away at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 at 11:35 p.m. She was born Nov. 1, 1930, in Hartford to Vester Smith and Clara Seeger Smith. She married James R. Bond on Dec. 26, 1953 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill. …
Read MoreJohn Matthew Steele
John Matthew Steele, 74, of Palmyra, passed away early Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 at Hallmark Healthcare in Carlinville. He was born Jan. 6, 1950 in Virden, the son of Linas and Ada Allen Steele. He married Jacquline “Susie” Clayton on Oct. 26, 1994 in Carlinville. John worked many years at Aramark in Springfield, and…
Read MoreKenneth James Grimmett
Kenneth James Grimmett, 69 of Virden passed away on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at his home. He was born May 16, 1955 in Carlinville, the son of Coy C., Sr. and Frances JoAnn (Baker) Grimmett. Kenneth was very proud of his service to our Country, serving in the United States Navy, where he became…
Read MoreCharles Kenneth Eichen
Charles Kenneth Eichen, 98, of Carlinville, passed away at Lakeside Heath and Rehab Center, Carlinville on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 at 4:24 p.m. He was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Polk Twp to Frederick Eichen and Grace Louise (Douglas) Eichen. He married Stella Marie (Barnett) Eichen on Feb. 11, 1951 at Memorial Christian Church in…
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