All Obituaries

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

Patricia J. “Patsy” Brown age 83 of Colchester, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Memorial Hospital, Carthage, Illinois.  She was born on July 9, 1936, on one of the hottest days in central Illinois history on Gin Ridge in Schuyler County to Ivan and Florence Hale “Granny” Green.  On June 6, 1953 she married Herbert J. Brown.  He preceded her in death on November 5, 1999.     Surviving to mourn her passing ...

Ronald R. Kelly October 13, 1946 – May 27, 2020 Ronald R. Kelly died Wednesday May 27, 2020 at Heartland Health Care at the age of 73. He resided at Heartland since suffering a stroke 2 years ago and was taken from us by the Coronavirus. Ronald was born October 13, 1946 at Phelps Hospital in Macomb, IL to Sylvan “Mike” and Wilma (Kreps) Kelly. Graduate of Macomb High School, Marine Corps Sergeant 1968-71. After his military service he met the love of his life Linda and married April...

Debra Lynn Demonico age 62 of Macomb, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb. She was born July 27, 1957 in Carthage, Illinois to Carl and Hillis Fixsal Luder. Debra was united in marriage on March 3, 2000, in New York, New York to Ronald Demonico. Surviving to mourn her passing are her husband: Ronald Demonico, her mother: Hillis Luder, 1 son: Chad (Donna) Davenport, Galva, Illinois, 3 brothers: Carl Larry (Janice) Luder, Wylie, Texas, David...

Clifford Lee Raymond age 85 of Colchester, passed away at his home in Colchester, Friday, May 15, 2020. He was born March 5, 1935 in McDonough County. Clifford served in the Army National Guard from August 1957 to August 1964. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Standard, June 28, 1959, she preceded him in death in 2011. He had been employed by the city of Macomb and worked at the Water plant for 31 years. He was a member of the Macomb Assembly of God Church for over 55 years. Clifford...

Walter A. Neill age 58 of Macomb, passed away at his home with his family at his side, on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born January 17, 1962 in Peoria, Illinois. Surviving to mourn his passing is his mother: Janice Malone, Macomb, 3 brothers: Greg (Tanisha) Malone, Macomb, Edwin (Ashley) Malone, Burlington, Iowa, Joshua (Danielle) Malone, Woodbine, Iowa, 2 sisters: Kathy (Lincoln) McKee Glass, Alexandria, Indiana, Rebecca (Michael) Glover, Macomb, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...