All Obituaries

Lucy M Strubinger, age 96, of Barry, IL, passed away on Friday April 12, 2024, in Barry, IL.  She was born on April 7, 1928, in Timewell, IL to Wendell and Gladys Nokes Bradney.  Lucy married Clifford Lee Strubinger on January 21, 1951, at the Timewell Christian Church and he preceded her in death on January 11, 2000. Lucy attended school in Timewell, IL until her senior year, graduating from Brown County High School in Mt. Sterling, IL.  She went on to attend the St. Johns...

Laura Ann Norris, age 80, of Pittsfield, IL passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. She was born June 29, 1943, in Pittsfield, IL to Joe and Mabel Hubbard Fletcher. Laura worked at Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield for 11 ½ years. Laura was one of the first women to work at Hercules in Louisiana, MO in 1976; she continued to work there for 32 years until her retirement in 2008. After retirement, Laura volunteered at the...

Wanda M. Sparrow, aged 92, passed away peacefully Saturday April 6, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was born June 19, 1931, in Quincy, IL to Lewellyn and Emma Arnold Barnes. She first married Anthony Achilles and to this union two daughters were born and he preceded her in death. She then married Herman Sparrow in 1968, and he preceded her in death on June 1, 1998. Wanda was born and raised in Quincy, IL.  After her marriage to Herman, who was employed by the railroad,...

Keela Dark, age 60, of Baylis, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born April 16, 1963, in Carthage, IL to Paul Shinn and Meron Brown Shinn. Keela married Donnie Dark June 23, 2006, in Baylis, IL and he survives. Keela was a 1981 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She worked at Tee Pee Mini Mart as a cashier and was a custodian at Pikeland Unit #10. Keela enjoyed crocheting and...

Glen Richard “Rick” Orr, age 70, of Pittsfield, Illinois, passed away on April 4th, 2024, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield, Illinois. He was born in Quincy, Illinois, on October 7th, 1953, to Glen “Doc” and Dee Woodruff Orr of Fishhook, Illinois.  Rick grew up in Fishhook and attended school in Perry, Illinois.  He graduated from Perry High School in 1971.  While attending high school and college, he was interested in civics and government.  Rick...

Roger Leo Butler, age 84, of Rockport, IL passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his home in Rockport. He was born June 30, 1939, in Detroit, IL to Leo R. and Mary G. Daniels Butler. Roger married Helen Carol Ward on September 15, 1964, in Pittsfield, IL and she preceded him in death April 11, 2022. Roger grew up in the Detroit area and was a 1957 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Roger was an over-the-road Teamster truckdriver for Roadway, retiring after 33 years. He notably had over 3...

Willard Daniels, age 80, of Pittsfield, IL passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. He was born September 16, 1943, in Alton, IL to Ralph and Lillian Mercer Daniels. Willard was a laborer his entire life and worked at the sale barn for many years. In his early years, he enjoyed shooting pool and later in life when his health kept him at home, he spent time on his computer on social media and using Google. He was talented at arts,...

Sandra Y. Reel, age 74, of Pittsfield, IL passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 29, 1949, in Pittsfield, IL to Stuart Eugene and Yvonne Jeanine Claus Griffeth. Sandra married Terry Reel June 25, 1967, at the First Baptist Church in Pittsfield and he survives. Sandy was a 1967 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She worked many jobs over the years including the local bowling alley, Teenie Weenie, Dari Ripple, Mills Bakery, was a daycare...

Lois A. Ruble, age 85, of Pittsfield, IL passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at her home in Pittsfield. She was born September 19, 1938, in Pike County, IL to Vernon and Anna Benz Halsey. Lois married George Ruble August 4, 1982, at their home and he survives. Lois attended Nebraska School until 8th grade and then went on to attend Nebo Schools. In early years, she participated in weekend sing-a-longs and later shared her talents with the piano and guitar playing at Eastside Healthcare...

Donald Boone Elledge, age 86, of Perry, IL passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 23, 1937, in Valley City, IL to Tolbert Rex and Goldia Mae Dryden Elledge, Sr. Donald first married Mary Louise Beard and to this union his children were born; he married Linda Nave November 9, 1996, and she preceded him in death December 20, 2018. In his early years, Donald started school in Griggsville, then attended Brower Country School and later Perry High...