All Obituaries

Charles Edward ‘Chris’ Cunningham, age 58, of Pittsfield, IL passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after a long-fought illness. Charles was born January 18, 1968, in Louisiana, MO to Henry Taylor Cunningham and a member of the Patton family. He married his first wife, Cathryn ‘Cat’ Cunningham where they shared a daughter Neechol Cunningham. He remained married to Cathryn until her and Neechol’s passing in 1989. Charles then moved to ...

Patricia ‘Patty’ Anne Capps, age, 91, of Pittsfield, IL, passed away on Saturday May 9, 2026, at Illini Hospital.  She was born on July 12, 1934, in Flint Township to William Eldon and Leona (Speer) Sleight.  She married Dale W. ‘Toby’ Smith and to this union two children were born, Stephen and Stephanie.  She later married Robert Capps. Patty graduated from Griggsville High School and went on to WIU for two years.  She later worked in three ...

Ronald Eugene Constable, age 80 of Barry, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, Illinois. Born June 7, 1945 in New Canton, Illinois, he was the son of Clarence S. and Edna A. (Tittsworth) Constable. He married Karen Godert on December 7, 1968 at the Baptist Church in Barry, Illinois, and she survives. Ronald, better known as Hoss or Genie, graduated from Barry High School in 1964. He proudly served in the Air Force from 1965 – 1968 ...

In Loving Memory of Larry Michael Koestler Larry Michael Koestler, born January 13, 1961, passed peacefully on May 8, 2026. Larry recently moved to Jacksonville, Illinois, but spent the majority of his life in LeSueur, Minnesota, where he built countless memories and lifelong friendships. He was the loving husband and widower of Cathleen Ellen Owens, whom he married on July 1, 1989. Together they built a family that Larry loved with his whole heart. He is survived by his daughter, ...

Christopher ‘Chris’ Peter Patterson, age 46, passed away April 8, 2026. Chris was born on January 11, 1980, in Burlington, Colorado. His parents are Stanley and Jamie Crozier Patterson. He grew up in Pittsfield, Illinois, and moved to Omaha at the age of 19, where he remained in the metro area. Chris enjoyed music and attended many concerts, especially those of the Grateful Dead and Phish. He was a fan of Hawkeye football, liked playing disc golf, and valued time spent with ...

Brian Harting, age 62, of South Roxana, IL passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL. He was born December 29, 1963, in Alton, IL to Mark Harting and Sharon Acker. Brian graduated from Alton High School and later became a sanitation worker. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and building hotrods, was a gun collector who liked going to the gun range, playing golf, going to concerts, an avid cat and dog lover, and collecting silver. Brian was an opinionated and ...

Thomas B. Ray, age 92, of Pittsfield, IL passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He was born November 24, 1933, in Cooperstown, IL to Bowe and Alice Fitzsimons Ray. Tom grew up in Brown County and attended grade school and high school at Saint Mary’s in Mt. Sterling. He graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb. Tom enlisted in the United States Army in February 1955 and served as a radio operator until his honorable discharge in ...

Carolyn Sue Crater, age 82, of Winchester, IL passed away Monday, April 27, 2026. She was born March 30, 1944, in Alton, IL to Lafe R. and Faye Waggoner Ramsey. Carolyn married Donald Crater June 3, 1962, in Springfield, IL and he survives. Carolyn was a 1962 graduate of East Pike High School and then married the love of her life, Don. She was a cherished and devoted minister’s wife for 27 years. Carolyn was a homemaker and stay-at-home mother most of her life. Her family was her ...

Landa Y. Jenkins, age 77, of Pittsfield, IL passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield, IL. She was born April 22, 1949, in Alton, IL to Cleo and Marjorie Stotler Jenkins. Landa grew up in Wood River, IL and was a graduate of Wood River High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in teaching at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO and taught at a Christian School for a short time. Landa later worked in the office at ...

Paul Wayne Anthony, age 89 of Griggsville, IL passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born May 2, 1936, in Griggsville, IL to Winfred and Jeanette Winn Anthony. Paul married Diana Whitefield December 22, 1986, and she survives. Paul was a graduate of Griggsville High School and enlisted in the United States Army in May 1956. He worked as a dispatcher for Wabash Railroad and Artim Trucking and later worked for Don Stewart of Mt. Sterling. Paul ...