All Obituaries

    Kami Kay Hayes, of Bushnell formerly of Tennessee, Illinois.  Passed away on January 24th, 2023, peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, at the age of 60 years old. Born on March 25th, 1962 in Macomb IL.      Survived by her Husband of 29 years, Randy Hayes, Son Raymond (Kristina) Hayes and Daughter Ciara (Aaron) Voss.     Lovingly remembered by her three grandchildren; Elizabeth, Emmalyn, and Trenten Hayes. And by...

    Ralph M. Twaddle age 92 of Plymouth, Illinois, passed away with his family at his side, Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.  He was born April 4, 1930, in Macomb, to Leo and Marie Helmerichs Twaddle.  Ralph was united in marriage November 10, 1951 in Colchester to Sylvia Cripe, she preceded him in death on Thursday, December 9, 2021.     Surviving to mourn his passing are 2 sons: Steve (Cyd) Twaddle, Shirley, Arkansas,...

Robert L. Whitford age 81 of Macomb, formerly of Colchester, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Country View Care Center in Macomb.  He was born June 5, 1941 in Augusta, Illinois, to Charlie and Carrie McLean Whitford.  Robert was united in marriage July 30, 1966 in Augusta, Illinois to Marilyn Fitzjarrald, she survives of Macomb.     Surviving to mourn his passing is his wife of 56 years Marilyn Whitford, Macomb, 1 daughter: Sherry Whitford, Macomb, 1 son:...

    Donald P. Brown Sr. age 72 of Colchester, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home in Colchester.  He was born April 4, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois to Eldon and Dorothy Einsporn Brown.  Donald was united in marriage to Kathy Scales in Peoria, on July 27, 1973.  She survives of Colchester.     Surviving to mourn his passing is his wife of 49 years, Kathy Brown, Colchester, 2 sons: Donald (Lisa) Brown Sr., Chicago, Robert L. Brown,...

    Stephen A. Bennett age 82 of Colchester, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at his home in Colchester.  He was born September 4, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois, to Vincent (Bud) and Zelma Stephens Bennett.  Stephen was united in marriage May 12, 1967 in Bowen, Illinois, to Anita Miller, she preceded him in death February 1, 2017.     Surviving to mourn his passing are 3 Sons; Evan L. (April) Bennett, Colchester, Eric G. (Tammy) Bennett, Alexis,...

    Matthew J. Windhausen Sr. age 69 of Bushnell, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at O.S.F. St Frances Hospital in Peoria.  He was born November 22, 1953 in Syracuse, New York, to Matthew T. and Alice Applegate Windhausen.  He was united in marriage August 5, 2005 in Macomb, to Karen Learned.     Surviving to mourn his passing is his wife Karen Windhausen, Bushnell, 3 sons: Matthew J. Windhausen Jr., Syracuse, New York, Corey...

    Bonnie Jean (Booth) Laird, 91 of Macomb, passed away on December 21, 2022, following a brief stay at the Elms Nursing Home.  She was born on February 25, 1931, to Thomas and Anna Stewart Booth.  She was raised in Colchester, eventually moving to Macomb following her marriage to Robert Laird on December 8, 1950.  They were married for 68 years before his passing on October 10, 2019.  Surviving to mourn her passing are tow sons, Scott (Shirley) of Foley,...

    Helen B. Clark age 87 of Rural Colchester, passed away, Monday, December 12, 2022, at her home.  She was born June 10, 1935 in Monroe City, Missouri, to Archie and Erah Lilly Carter.  Helen was united in marriage September 25, 1954, at the Colchester First Christian Church in Colchester, to Richard Clark.     Surviving to mourn her passing is her husband of 68 years, Richard Clark, rural Colchester, 1 son: Rodney (Linda Reisdorf) Clark, Davenport,...

    Laurel F. Hoelscher age 76 of Burlington, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was born February 16, 1946, in Macomb, Illinois to Herbert K. and Ruth E. Cavett Hoelscher. Both of his parents preceded him in death.     Surviving to mourn his passing are 2 brothers: Leslie Hoelscher, Burlington, Iowa, Steven Hoelscher, West Burlington, Iowa, 1 sister in law: Barbara (Les) Hoelscher, and 3 nieces:...

    Nika D. Fitzjarrald age 31 of Macomb, IL, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at her home in Macomb. She was born December 3, 1990, in Cape Coral, Florida to Deanna Blue and Daniel Krystosek. She was united in marriage February 27, 2020, in Macomb, Illinois, to Nick Fitzjarrald.     Nika was preceded in death by her parents.      She is survived by her husband Nick Fitzjarrald of Macomb, IL, and her many fur...