All Obituaries

    Marlin L. Duncan age 82 of rural Plymouth, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, at his home.  He was born August 12, 1938, in rural Plymouth to Leo and Vera Payne Duncan.     Surviving to mourn his passing are 2 brothers: Jack Duncan, Plymouth, Dick Duncan, SanDiego, California, 3 nephews: Gary (Erica Todd) Duncan, Tennessee, Michael (Julie) Duncan, Glenarm, Illinois, Sean Duncan, San Diego, California, 1 Great Niece: Jamie Duncan and 3 Great Nephews:...

Charles E. Donaldson, 84, of Colchester, Illinois, passed away at 11:55p.m. Monday, August 24, 2020, at home. He was born February 15, 1936, in Zela, West Virginia, to Dennis and Imogene (Gray) Donaldson, and grew up in Summersville, West Virginia. On July 3, 1965, he married Shirley Swartzel in Webster Grove, Missouri. Charles was a veteran of the US Army.  He made a career as a telephone cable splicer and retired in 1992. He also loved to travel He is survived by...

Cheryl L. Pursell age 56 of Blandinsville, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020, at her home in Blandinsville.  She was born February 21, 1964, in Joliet, Illinois to Billy and Joann Burke Hand.  Cheryl was united in marriage to Brad Pursell, May 19, 1990, in Channahon, Illinois.     Surviving to mourn her passing is her husband of 30 years Brad Pursell, Blandinsville, 2 Sons: Tyler Pursell, Blandinsville, Zachary Pursell, Blandinsville, 3 Step Sons: Jeremy Pursell,...

    Timothy A. Stallings age 45 of Macomb, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2020, at his home in Macomb.  He was born January 28, 1975 in Evansville, Indiana, to Michael and Lois Bennett Stallings.  He was united in marriage to Stacey Taylor.     Cremation rites have been accorded.  Celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 9, 2020, in Evansville, Indiana.  Jones Mortuary in Colchester is handling local...

    Ella L. Parkins “Louise” age 91 of Colchester, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Heartland Health Care Center, in Macomb.  She was born May 10, 1929, in Colchester, to Alva and Velma Hocker Griffith.  She was united in marriage to Paul Parkins, February 1, 1948, in Colchester.  He preceded her in death on August 31, 2003.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, and 1 Sister: Lola Cook.   ...

Leroy Keith Kahlke age 43 of Colchester, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Saint Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.  He was born March 1, 1977 at Lake Geneva Wisconsin, to Donald Leroy and Sandra Kay Vance Kahlke. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.         Surviving to mourn his passing are his 2 daughters: Allison Jade Kahlke and Gwendolyn Faith Kahlke, along with many...

    Roxie Belle Zimmerman age 82 of Augusta, Illinois, went to be with her Lord, Friday, June 12, 2020, at the Elms Nursing home in Macomb.  She was born November 4, 1937 in Colchester, to Davie and Ethel Wike Powell.  Roxie was united in marriage to Larry D. Zimmerman, he preceded her in death in 2016.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, 1 son: Ed Zimmerman, and 1 grandson: Derrick Zimmerman.     Surviving to mourn her passing are 2...

James H. Johnson age 69 of Plymouth, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Iowa City Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.  He was born November 2, 1950 in Macomb, Illinois, to Everett and Rosie Nolan Johnson, he was preceded in death by both of his parents.     Surviving to mourn his passing are 1 Son: Thomas (April) Johnson, Augusta, 2 Daughters: Kathy (Roy) Cone, Bowdon, Georgia, Kristy Johns, Cairo, Georgia, 8 Grandchildren: Courtney Sadler, Cody...

Naomi Angeline Fowler, age 74 of Macomb, formerly of Rossville, Georgia ascended to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Heartland Health Center in Macomb.  She was born April 28, 1946 in Macomb to Charlie Neal and Josephine Lenora Barrett Fowler.   Naomi is survived by several cherished cousins, many beloved friends, and two very special honorary granddaughters, Allison Housewright (husband Mitchell and son Luka) and Ashley Martin (husband Ryan and son Raymond)...

Robert L. Brake age 83 of Venice, Florida, formerly of Colchester, Illinois, passed away, Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Port Charlotte, Florida.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are being handled by Jones Mortuary