All Obituaries

Merle Dayne France, age 97, of McCordsville, Indiana, formally of Tennessee, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Traditions at Brookside in McCordsville, Indiana. He was born January 3, 1929, in Astoria, Illinois, to Ernest and Cloe Stone France. Merle was united in marriage to Helen Knoedler of Tennessee, Illinois, on April 1, 1950. She preceded him in death on November 2, 2018. Surviving to mourn Merle’s passing is his son: Randy (Jane) France, McCordsville, Indiana, 2 ...

Judith “Judy” Mason age 91 of Colchester, IL passed away on June 30, 2026, at The Lamoine Assisted Living and Memory Care facility.   Judy was born on September 13, 1934, in Blandinsville, IL to Margaret and William “Bill” Britton.  After graduating from Blandinsville High School, Judy was employed at the McDonough County Courthouse until starting a family. Judy was introduced to Rod Mason on a blind date and were married on May 29, 1955, in Blandinsville, ...

Lana Jean (Allison) Huffman age 85 of Colchester, Illinois, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Timber Point Health Care Center in Camp Point, Illinois. Lana was born in Macomb, Illinois on June 29, 1940, on her mothers birthday, to Eugene E. and Lera (McCullough) Allison. Lana graduated from Colchester High School in 1958.  She married Lyle D. Huffman on November 21, 1958, in Colchester, in a ceremony preformed by Rev. Ernest Louderman. Lana worked for several years at Bottorff-Allen ...

Albert Sam Mason age 79, of Macomb, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at St. Johns Hospital, in Springfield, Illinois.  He was born October 31, 1946, in Macomb, to James and Irma Jean Chockley Mason.  Albert was united in marriage in Macomb in 1968, to Barbara McDaniel, they later divorced.  He later married Peggy L. Inman in Hannibal, Missouri in 1996, She preceded him in death on July 21, 2023. Surviving to mourn his passing is his first wife: Barbara Mason, Macomb, 2 ...

Mary Ann Barr, age 82, of Colchester, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, peacefully with her husband and soulmate by her side. She was born December 27, 1943, to Everett and Ada Wells Chapin. Mary was united in marriage August 1, 1965, at the Burnside Methodist Church to Gary L Barr, he survives.     Surviving to mourn her passing is her husband of 60 years, Gary L Barr of Colchester, 2 sons: Mike (Deedra) Barr of Colchester, Eric (Petrina) Barr of Tucson, Arizona, 5 ...

Danny Ivan Self age 75 of Plymouth, formally of Centralia, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home. He was born November 5, 1950, in Centralia to Thomas and Helen Newman Self. He was united in marriage to Anna Brink Foutch, on March 1, 1980. She preceded him in death November 2, 2020.  Surviving to mourn his passing is his fiancee Sharon Lewis of Plymouth, 1 daughter: Annette Worlds, Salem, IL, grandchildren: Tavonny Worlds, Kiera Worlds, and many other grandchildren and great ...

R.L. Porter age 68 of Colchester, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home with his family at his side.  He was born July 13, 1957, in Macomb to Ron and Norma Frakes Porter, they both preceded him in death.  R.L. was united in marriage on August 26, 1978, at the Colchester United Methodist Church, to Deanna Webster. Surviving to mourn his passing is his wife and soul mate of 47 years Deanna Porter, Colchester, 1 son: Dylan (Kaitlyn Billingsley) Porter, Macomb, 1 daughter: ...

Carlton Berndt, age 78, of Cherry Valley, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born March 30, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Clifford and Della Munger Berndt. Carlton was united in marriage December 23, 1978, in Colchester, to Melody Henness, she survives. Surviving to mourn his passing is his wife, Melody Berndt, Cherry Valley, IL, a mother in law: Virgie Henness, Colchester, 2 sons: Joshua Berndt, Cherry Valley, IL, Jonathan ...

Barbara Ann Bartell, age 71, of Macomb, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at Goldwater Nursing Home in Roseville, IL. She was born September 26, 1954, in Burlington, Iowa, to Orley and Mary Bennett Hood. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Internment will take place at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Colchester. Jones Mortuary in Colchester is handling arrangements for the family.

Milton Lynn Sullivan, 75, of Colchester passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 3, 2026.   He was born March 22, 1951, in Little River, Kansas to Russell and Arlene (Shelley) Sullivan. On July 17, 1970, Milt married the love of his life, Susan “Tootie” Brown at the Colchester Christian Church. She preceded him in death on September 7, 2025. Milt was a 1969 graduate of Colchester High School. He worked for local contractors prior to starting Milt ...