Area Obituaries
Virginia Ator | 94 | Pearl
Virginia Ator, 94 of Pearl, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Funeral service were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with visitation to be held prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment followed the service at…
Read MoreTerry Joseph Taylor | 75 | Jerseyville
Terry Joseph Taylor, 75, of Jerseyville, died at 11:38 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home in Jerseyville. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 at the Crawford Funeral Home. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 at 10 a.m., at the Crawford Funeral…
Read MoreAmber P. Waid | 33 | Winchester
Amber P. Waid, 33, of Winchester died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at Jacksonville Memorial. Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester is in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreJames ‘Jimmie’ Edward Hewitt | 72 | Brighton
James “Jimmie” Edward Hewitt, 72, of Brighton, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center in Alton. Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded and entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton, with no services scheduled. Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com
Read MoreLouise A. ‘Louie’ Pearse, Jr. |69 | Kane
Louise A. “Louie” Pearse, Jr., 69, of Kane, died at 1:36 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at his home after a long and courageous battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday,…
Read MoreKenneth ‘Kenny’ Michael Gates | 30 | Bunker Hill
Kenneth Michael Gates, 30, of Bunker Hill, died at 4:46 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Fort Russell Township, Madison County, Illinois. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 at Red’s Tavern, 101 N Washington Street, Bunker Hill, which began…
Read MoreStanley Eugene Kuck | 79 | Pittsfield
Stanley Eugene Kuck, 79 of Pittsfield, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Funeral service were held at 12 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with visitation held prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment followed the service at Crescent…
Read MorePeggy Jo Elledge | 70 | Griggsville
Peggy Jo Elledge, 70 of Griggsville, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Funeral service were held at 12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, with visitation held prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Interment followed the service at Griggsville Cemetery in Griggsville. Memorials are suggested to be made…
Read MorePhyllis ‘Jeanne’ Howard | 84 | Pittsfield
Phyllis “Jeanne” Howard, 84, of Pittsfield, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at her home. Funeral service were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with visitation held prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. AM at the funeral home. Interment followed the service at Green Pond Cemetery…
Read MoreKimberlee Barrow | 61 | Pittsfield
Kimberlee Barrow, 61 of Pittsfield, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Cremation rites have been accorded, and no services will be held. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home…
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