All Obituaries

    Eddie H. Burton age 75 of Tennessee, Illinois, passed away, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Promedica Care in Galesburg.  He was born January 15, 1947 in Macomb, to Dale and Sarah Stoneking Burton.  On November 1, 1970, in Colchester, Eddie was united in marriage to Patricia Teel.     Surviving to mourn his passing is his wife of 51 years, Patricia Burton, Tennessee, 2 daughters: Sheri Burton, Tennessee, Julie Burton O’Quinn, Honaker, Virginia, 2...

    Darlene Shields age 88 of Colchester passed away with her family at her side, Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.  She was born December 8, 1933, in Rushville, Illinois, to Joesph E. and Zola I. Gallaher Hightower. Darlene was united in marriage November 18, 1950, in Arkansas to Marlin B. Shields, he preceded her in death on October 19, 2021.     Surviving to mourn her passing are, 1 son: David Shields, Tennessee, Illinois, 2...

    Dennis A. Bunt, age 76 of Taylorville, Illinois formerly of Colchester, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, in Taylorville, Illinois.  Dennis was born July 27, 1945, in Macomb, to William and Vera Hodges Bunt.  He was united in marriage, in Macomb, on December 17, 1966 to Marcia L. Nelson.     Surviving to mourn his passing are his wife of 55 years, Marcia Bunt, Taylorville, 2 daughters: Pamela...

Phyllis Ann Thoreson Shields, 87, of Colchester, IL went home to be with Jesus on Thursday evening, May 5, 2022 at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 17, 1934, in LaPrairie, IL, at home to Newman “Curly” and Mary Moore Thoreson.  Phyllis was married to Paul E. Ogle on March 12, 1951 in Harrison, Arkansas for 25 years.  She married Samuel L. Shields in Keokuk, Iowa on April 27, 1979.   She is survived by her husband...

Laura L. Irish age 73 of Colchester, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Macomb Acute Care.  She was born October 12, 1948, on the family farm in rural Blandinsville, Illinois, to Eben and Janie Welch Irish.  She was united in marriage in Pennsylvania, to Georgeann Moses.  Surviving to mourn her passing are 1 brother: John Irish, Blandinsville, 2 sisters: Karen ( Don) Bierman, Centralia, Julie Irish, Colchester, 1 sister in law: Kathy Irish, Colchester, and several nieces...

       Kyle T. Whitaker age 62 of Tennessee, Illinois, passed away April 23, 2022, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.  He was born June 30, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, to William D. Whitaker and Ida R. Kaiser Whitaker.     Kyle was united in marriage September 7, 1988 in Keokuk, Iowa, to Vickie Frakes.     Surviving to mourn his passing are his wife of 34 years, Vickie Whitaker, Tennessee, 4 children: Matthew...

Saundra Lee Mourning “Sauni,” 79 of Colchester, IL, passed away on April 8, 2022 at OSF in Peoria, IL with family by her side. Sauni was born in Kenosha, WI on June 30,1942 to Olen and Lowanda DeWeese. She graduated from Western Lab School in 1960 and continued to Western Illinois University where she studied art. She married W.H. “Butch” Mourning on January 12, 1969. Together they had 3 children, Cassandra Butterworth, Samuel...

    Jeffrey D. Cremer age 68 of Tennessee, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home.  He was born February 5, 1954 in Galesburg, Illinois, to Marvin and Ella Marie (Cutler) Cremer. They both preceded him in death.     Surviving is 1 son: Mike (Barb Miller) Cremer, Carthage, 1 daughter: Tia (Chris) Bruns, Carthage, 6 grandchildren: Emily Bruns, Devin Bruns, Jayson Cremer, Charlee Cremer, Chase Miller, McKenzie Smith, 2 brothers: Jerry...

    Kenneth A Renner, 61 of Industry, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, after a long battle of cancer.  He was born October 27, 1961, at the St. Francis Hospital in Macomb, Illinois.  He was the eldest son of Willard Renner and Wanda (Hutson) Parker of Industry.     Kenny is survived by his mother, Wanda Parker, Industry, 1 brother: Kent (Margaret) Renner, Industry, 1 sister: Julie Renner, Galesburg, grandnephews: Wyatt and Wes and their...

    Keelani Lilo Mosley age 5 months, of Macomb, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.  She was born October 26, 2021, in Macomb, to Devin Mosley and Kylee Heady, both of Macomb.      Surviving to mourn her passing are her parents, maternal grandparents: Brandi (JP) Warner, Macomb, Jamie (Candy) Heady, Pekin, Illinois, paternal grandparents: Felicita Vazquez and Paul Labak, Chicago, maternal great...