Obituaries
Thomas Monroe Richards III, of Anna, Illinois, passed into the full presence of his loving father God after a 16-year battle with young onset Alzheimer’s disease surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021.
Tom dedicated a good part of his 71 years of life serving others. He...
Linda Verble died at her home in Rockford on Nov. 25, 2021.
She was the daughter of Dennis and Hazel Verble of Wolf Lake.
She was reared in Wolf Lake and graduated from Shawnee High School.
A celebration of her life is pending.
Johnathon Lutker, 22, of Olive Branch, died on Nov. 18, 2021, at his residence.
He was born on Oct. 10, 1999, in Carbondale, the son of Tracy and Robin Sams Lutker.
He enjoyed shopping and target shooting.
Survivors include his parents, Tracy and Robin Lutker; a brother, Toby Warren; his...
Lorrie A. Lessar, 57, of Tamms, died at 1:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Union County Hospital in Anna.
She was born on Sept. 29, 1964, in Anna, the daughter of Orville and Jo Ann Ramage Lessar.
She was a member of Elco Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Orville Lessar,...
Carol J. Pennington Annable, 91, of McClure, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at 1 p.m. at her family residence.
She was born on Dec. 20, 1929, in St. Croix Falls, Wis., the daughter of Michel and Mathilda Roetger Hacken.
She was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a former Bell Telephone operator in...
Dwight “Buddy” Rea, 57, of Buncombe, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at Herrin Hospital.
He was born on July 28, 1964, a son of Billie Rea and Carol Jones, in Frankfort, Ky.
He will be remembered as a loving son, father and brother. He was hardworking, loyal and funny.
He had a great amount of skill...
Charley Ray Smith, 81, of Balcom, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, at the River to River Community Living Center.
He was born on July 5, 1940, in Union County, the son of Merle and Velda William Smith.
He married Linda Smith. She preceded him in death.
He was a member of East Hartford Baptist...
Bruce A. Nagel, 86, of Anna, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at the Westfield Nursing Center in Sikeston, Mo.
He was born on Dec. 10, 1934, in Chicago, the son of Gustav and Dorothy Meier Nagel. He married Carolyn Hughey.
Mr. Nagel is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Nagel; a...
Jeanette L. Hook (Liggett), 85, was born in Hopkins County, Ky., and passed away peacefully at the home of her son, Wesley Schulz, on Nov. 16, 2021.
She is survived by her brother, Jerry L. Liggett (Diana) from Carlisle, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Cary Liggett; and sister,...
Gladys Marie Bollinger of Annapolis, Mo., and formerly of Mound City, died on Nov. 16, 2021, at the age of 92 years, 3 months and 10 days.
She was born on Aug. 6, 1929, in Mound City, the daughter of Royal and Thelma Hale.
In 1945, she was united in marriage to Doyle Dover, until his passing in...
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