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Area Obituaries

Harvey Lee Gillis | 93 | Jacksonville

It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Harvey Lee Gillis, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Harvey peacefully departed this world at his home on June 7, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on March 10, 1933, in the small town of…

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Alice L. Ghrist | 101 | Pittsfield

Alice L. Ghrist, age 101, of Pittsfield, IL, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield, IL. She was born Feb. 12, 1925, in Greene County, IL to Louis Portwood and Lucy M. Graner Loy. Alice married Donald W. Ghrist Aug. 3, 1947, in Palmyra, MO and he preceded her in death…

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Bobby Jon Hanneken | 58 | Kane

Robert Jonathan “Bobby Jon” Hanneken, 58, of Kane, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Jerseyville, Illinois on July 7, 1967, one of two children born to Robert William and Roberta (Frost) Hanneken. A…

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Robert V. Rhodes | 81 | Pittsfield

Robert V. Rhodes, 81 of Pearl, died Saturday June 20, 2026, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born on May 6, 1945, in Calhoun County, to Verdie and Lula Gourley Rhodes. He married Mary Ann Turnbaugh June 28, 1980, and she preceded him in death June 14, 2013. Funeral services will be held…

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Fred Moulton | 97 | White Hall

Fred Moulton, age  97, died at Evervella in White Hall, IL. He has lived a long and meaningful life marked by hard work, devotion to family and service to his community. He was born June 10, 1928 in White Hall, IL the son of Carl E. Moulton and Mamie Greer Moulton. Fred married Jeanne Coonrod…

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Beatrice Eileen Guthrie | 84 | Pittsfield

Beatrice Eileen Guthrie, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Pittsfield, IL on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Known affectionately as “Eileen” to all that knew her, she was born in Limon, Colorado, to Lester Lewis (Jack) Davis and Nettie Fern (Kidder) Davis. As one of nine children, and one of the youngest, Eileen grew…

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Beverly ‘Jean’ Hagen | 95 | Hamburg

Beverly “Jean” Etter Hagen, 95, of Hamburg, passed away June 2, 2026.  She was born July 25, 1930, in Gilead, Illinois to the late Fritz and Leta (Crader) Etter. Jean married LeRoy Hagen on November 29, 1947, at St. Mary Church in Brussels. He preceded her in death on May 19, 1996. For more than…

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Diane M. Moore | 75 | Petersburg

Diane M. Moore, 75, of Petersburg, formerly of Winchester, passed away after a courageous 5 year battle with lung cancer, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at her residence. She was born Apr. 4, 1951, in Peoria, the daughter of Vincent and Irene McGinnis Baker. She married Robert “Bob” Moore, June 23, 1973. Surviving is husband, Bob…

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Marilyn Sue Hemenway |87 | Jacksonville

Marilyn Sue Hemenway, 87, went to be with her Savior on June 1, 2026. She was born Feb. 12, 1939, the daughter of Herschel and Gladys Martin Williams. She married Sam Thornton Jr. and later Eli Hemenway. Marilyn graduated from Greenfield High School and attended Ozark Airlines College. Throughout her life, she worked as a…

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Lucille Adelle Maurine Ford | 99 | Palmyra, MO

Lucille Adelle Maurine (Barnes) Ford, 99, of Palmyra, MO, formerly of White Hall, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. Maurine was born Feb. 13, 1927, in East Alton, IL, to Allen T. Barnes and Reva Viola (Painter Barnes) Murphy. She married David F. Ford, on June…

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