Obituaries
Robert L Waller of Plainfield, 76, joined his wife and son in Heaven, on Jan. 16, 2022.
He was born to Budd and Ann Waller in Anna, and was a lifelong resident of Plainfield.
In Robert’s true fashion, “Did I ever tell you about the time”(his stories always started this way), “it was August 12th,...
Mary Ellen Conroy, 80, formerly of Mokena, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Village of Sugar Land in Sugar Land, Texas.
She was born on May 25, 1941, in Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Marion Gura Black.
She married Richard L. Conroy. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2003.
She loved...
Yvonne Annette Graham, 85, of Anna, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at her residence.
She was born on Sept. 24, 1936, in Anna, the daughter of Lowell E. and Wanda J. Watkins Calvert.
She married Richard Otis Graham on Oct. 16, 1960, at Saratoga United Methodist Church and they were able to celebrate...
Bill J. Dailey, 86, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at his home.
He was born on April 12, 1935, in Elco, the son of Floyd and Mildred Seals Dailey.
He married the love of his life and soul mate, Cathy Hancock, in Mississippi on Sept. 21, 1957. She preceded him in death on Aug. 24,...
Barbara Jean Penrod, 87, of Anna, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at her home.
She was born on May 25, 1934, in Anna, the daughter of Harry and Millie Bartsch Cruse.
She married Joe Penrod on Oct. 25, 1959.
Mrs. Penrod is survived by her husband, Joe Penrod of Anna; a son, Ricky Joe (Leslie) Penrod...
We lost an incomparable, extraordinary, one-of-a-kind person Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.
Harold “Kenny” Perry was born on Dec. 2, 1951, to parents who also had disabilities.
To say Kenny’s upbringing was difficult would be an understatement. He was raised in a shack by the railroad tracks back in...
Carolene Bridgeman Olsen died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at home.
She was born on Nov. 6, 1943, in Union County, the daughter of Dennie and Nadine Forby Bridgeman.
She is survived by her grandson, Jacob Webster; a great-granddaughter, Makenzie; a brother, Douglas Bridgeman; other relatives and many...
Donald E. Dillow, 81, of Cobden, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 30, 1940, in Waukegan, the son of Clarence E. and Ruth Marion Stang Dillow.
Mr. Dillow is survived by his son, Fred E. (Tina) Dillow of Mesa, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Robert (Gigette) Dillow, Lisa...
Tommy R. (Tom) Kissner, 75, of Grand Chain, died at 4:24 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Kissner was born on Aug. 8, 1946, in Bluford.
Mr. Kissner was self-employed.
He and Judy McCormick Kissner were united in marriage on April 18, 1964.
His passions...
Fred Killius, 85, of Olmsted, died at 3:27 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
Mr. Killius was born on Oct. 1, 1936, in Olmsted, the son of Carl and Arletta Kinslow Killius.
He was an avid commercial fisherman. His love for animals was only surpassed by his...
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