All Obituaries

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Howard (Butch) Stigall Jr. age 76 of Macomb, passed away at McDonough District Hospital, April 5, 2024, at 4:35 P.M. with his wife of 27 years ,  his son and wife by his side.  He was born January 1, 1948, in Ashland, Illinois, to Howard and Carmeletta (Bradshaw) Stigall.  He was raised and went to school in Ashland.  Howard was united in marriage on October 26, 1996 in Macomb, to Edna Fowler. Howard is survived by his wife Edna of Macomb, son: Shawn and Daphne of...

Debra J. McMurl age 58 of Macomb, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2024, at her home in Macomb.  She was born August 10, 1965, in Rushville, Illinois, to John and Joan Stevenson McMurl. Surviving to mourn her passing is 1 son: Christopher Walton, Macomb, 1 daughter: Krystal Walton, Macomb, 1 grandchild: Kyclen Spencer, 1 brother: John R. (Wannetta) McMurl, Colchester, 3 sisters: Cynthia McMurl, Monmouth, Illinois, Kathy McMurl, Colchester, Sarah (Jared) Metcalf, Colchester, and many...

A memorial service to celebrate the lives of Dennis and Pat Welch along with their daughter Chris Peterson all of Gainesville, Georgia, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester with Rev. Kaleb Greenlief.  Burial of Dennis and Patsy, will follow the services at Oakwood cemetery in Macomb. Dennis grew up in Tennessee, Illinois, the brother of Robert Welch, he preceded Dennis.  Sisters: Marilyn Mustain, Carol Royer, Judy Draper, son in...

Larry Rings, 81, of Colchester, Illinois, passed away March 26, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. He was born August 9, 1942, in Macomb, Illinois, to Glen and Evelyn (Allton) Rings. He was united in marriage to Diana St. John in Ogden, Utah, on April 15,1963. They had one son, Eric. They later went on to raise three of Diana’s siblings as their own, Cindy, Lisa, and Patrick St. John. Larry later married Mary Jane Getz in Burlington, Iowa, on March 17, 1991. She preceded...

THE DATE OF THE SERVICE HAS BEEN MOVED TO APRIL 9TH WITH A GRAVESIDE ON APRIL 10TH Lester K. Coghill (Ken), age 73, of Colchester, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy surrounded by family and friends. He was born September 21, 1950, in Macomb to Lester G. and Cora Carpenter Coghill. Ken was united in marriage in Macomb on July 8, 1974, to Lisa Kessler. Surviving to mourn his passing are his wife of 49 years, Lisa Coghill, Colchester, and 2 sons; Lester C....

Debra A. Mansir age 70 of St. Charles, Mo., passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Delmar Gardens of O’Fallen, Mo.  She was born January 3, 1954, in Macomb, IL., to Keith and Mary (Strickland) Mansir.  ALS took her life. Debra is survived by Duane (Dale) Mansir, Colchester, IL. and 2 nephews: Richard K Mansir (Jessica) Fredericksburg, VA., Alex D. Mansir (AIMEE), Salt Lake City, UT., and one niece: Sara L. Frye, Creve Coeur, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Mary D. Bennett age 104 of Macomb, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Wesley Village in Macomb.  She was born December 17, 1919, in Poseyville, Indiana, to Harvey and Nina Jaques Davis.  Mary was united in marriage August 24, 1940 in Poseyville, Indiana, to Leonard J. Bennett. He preceded her in death on April 18, 1988.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, 1 daughter: Marylen Nemec, 1 brother: Robert Davis, and 1 sister: Ruth Moutoux. Surviving to mourn her...

Joan Humes age 91 of Colchester, passed away, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.  She was born January 27, 1933 in St. Marys Township, Hancock County, to Lawrence and Beulah Myers Valentine.  Joan was united in marriage January 10, 1951 in Yellville, Arkansas, to Gerald (Katsy) Humes.  He preceded her in death on May 22, 2016.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, 1 granddaughter: Mary Paul, 2 sisters: Geraldine Reeves and Eloise...

Bernard A. Smith age 73 of Macomb, passed away Monday February 26, 2024, at McDonough District Hospital.  He was born February 10, 1951, in Macomb to Ernest and Mary Smith.  Bernard was united in marriage October 19, 1974, in Macomb, to Glenda M. Smith.  She preceded him in death on October 14, 2023.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers: Dick Smith, Bob Smith, Marvin Smith, Chuck Smith, Ernest Smith, 2 sisters: Patricia Rowland and Beverly...