All Obituaries

    Deborah A. Selk age 71 of Colchester, passed away, Saturday, May 1, 2021, at her home in Colchester.  She was born September 29, 1949, in Macomb, to Ernest and Patricia Jackson Smith.  She was united in marriage to Frank Selk in Galesburg, on September 6, 1985.     Surviving to mourn her passing are her husband of 35 years, Frank Selk, Colchester, 1 son: Robert (Tammie) Price III, Galesburg, 2 brothers: Tony (Bonnie) Smith, Colchester, Kevin...

The obit is pending Jones Mortuary.  Cremation rites have been accorded.

    Erich Wendolin Westphal, 71, died Sunday, April 25. Born August 3, 1949, in Villach, Austria, to Wendolin and Eleonore Westphal, he emigrated to the United States with his mother, father, and sister in 1951. They arrived on Christmas Eve that year in New York Harbor aboard the U.S.N.S. Hershey, a milestone the family celebrated during the holidays for years to come. Erich grew up in Macomb and married Brenda Beck on June 13, 1970.  He spent his career in law...

    Robert Jess “Bob” Thompson age 71 of Colchester, passed away, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at McDonough District Hospital, in Macomb.  He was born April 16, 1950, in Macomb, to John and Betty Hoover Thompson.     Surviving to mourn his passing are 2 sons: Robert (Jennifer) Thompson, Colchester, Richard (Carla) Thompson, Colchester, 5 grandchildren: Brittany (Tony) Grigis, Colchester, Marissa (Allen) Meyer, Buffalo Missouri, Robert (Morgan)...

    Jared Haffner age 23 of Colchester, passed away at the Lake of the Ozarks, Thursday, April 15, 2021.  He was born June 16, 1997, in Macomb to Randy Haffner and Teri Schoonover.     Surviving to mourn his passing is his mother: Teri (William McGlaun) Schoonover, Colchester his father: Randy (Natalee Wiler) Haffner, Colchester, maternal grandpa: Ronald Schoonover, Colchester, paternal grandpa and grandma: Ronald and Alice Haffner, Colchester, 3 brothers:...

    Dwight Haines age 78 of Colchester, passed away, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.  He was born April 21, 1942, in Macomb to Robert "Toddy" and Minnie Friday Haines.  Dwight was united in marriage to Dianne Crum in Carthage, on August 4, 1963.     Surviving to mourn his passing is his wife of 57 years Dianne Haines, Colchester, 1 daughter: Laura (Tony) Irvin, Burlington, Iowa, 2 sons; Seth (Tanya)...

    Michael Renner, 40, of Industry passed away Tuesday, April 13 after a hard-fought battle with leukemia.      Mike was born April 12, 1981. He was raised by his grandmother Wanda Parker, who he lovingly referred to as "BIg G". She survives.  He leaves behind his partner, Shelley Larson, and their sons Wyatt and Wes Renner.  Also surviving are his brother Chris (Heidi) Renner, nephews Christopher and James Renner, uncles...

    Reon James Allison, Age 88 of Danville, Illinois, passed away November 9, 2020, at the VA Illiana Health Care in Danville.  He was born October 8, 1932 in Colchester, Illinois. He is survived by one brother: Harold Allison, Decatur, Illinois, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.       He was preceded in death by his siblings: Ellen May Allaman, Donald Allison, and Eldon Allison      After he moved to Macomb, Illinois...

    Kelly Ann Marie Frost, age 23 of Colchester, passed away at her home in Colchester on March 26, 2021.  She was born July 14, 1997 in Galesburg to David and Lisa (Kindhart) Frost.     Surviving to mourn her passing is her mother: Lisa and stepfather, Russel Kelley, Colchester, father: David and stepmother, Lori Frost, Colchester, Maternal grandmother; Hazel Gossage, Colchester, Paternal grandparents: Jack and Joyce Frost Urbana, Illinois, Maternal step...

Wayne White, age 98 of rural Tennessee, Illinois, formerly of Colchester, passed away at the home of his daughter on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family at his side.  He was born August 9, 1922, in Littleton, Illinois, to  Erwin N. and Georgianna Winters White.  Wayne was united in marriage April 18, 1942, in Kahoka, Missouri, to Bette Jane Wayland, she preceded him in death on August 13, 1995. Surviving to mourn his passing are his...