Area Obituaries
Eula Lee Sisco | 82 | Alton
Eula Lee Sisco, 82, of Alton, died at 5:49 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 10, 1943 in Neelyville, MO., the daughter of the late Uel and Dona Lee (Dillingham) Sisco. Eula graduated in 1961 for Southwestern High School and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.…
Read MoreVernon Lee Miller | 88 | Lubbox, TX
Vernon Lee Miller, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on the morning of Nov. 29th at 88 years old. Surrounded by love, he leaves behind a legacy defined by devotion, service, and quiet strength. Born on Dec. 11, 1936, in Pleasant Hill, Illinois, Vern was the son of John and Pearl Miller. He…
Read MoreCdr. Richard Charles Joseph Kallal | 79 | Hoodsport, WA
God, Country, Family. These were the pillars that supported the 79- year life of Cdr. Richard Charles Joseph Kallal. First born of Rosalie V. Giraffa and Leo J. Kallal on July 27, 1946 in St. Louis MO, he died peacefully at Virginia Mason Franciscan Hospice House in University Place WA on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27,…
Read MoreRuth Agnes Lazenby | 87 | Jerseyville
Ruth Agnes Lazenby, 87, of Jerseyville, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at 8:20 p.m., at Jerseyville Manor. She was born on Aug. 29, 1938 in Urbana, Illinois to the late James and Mildred (Wells) Towner. She married Robert “Bob” Lazenby on Aug. 25, 1957 in Urbana, Illinois and together they shared 66 years…
Read MoreMary Kathleen (Hester) Dains | 89 | Appleton City, MO
Mary Kathleen (Hester) Dains was born July 14. 1936 in Glasgow IL, the only child of Everett and Lela (Wilson) Hester. She attended elementary school at Glasgow School, then graduated from Winchester High School in 1954. She enrolled at the University of Missouri – Columbia to study Journalism but changed her major to Education after…
Read MoreBeverly Jean Fessler | 71 | Dow
Beverly Jean Fessler, 71, of Dow, died at 1:32 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital with her family at her side, following a courageous fight with cancer. She was born on Jan. 10, 1954 in Carrollton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Francis George “Frank” and Lila L. (Devening) Cummings. Bev grew…
Read MoreDean Allen Montgomery Sr. | 87 | Pittsfield
Dean Allen Montgomery Sr., 87, of Pittsfield, formerly of Jerseyville, died suddenly at 10:57 a.m., Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16. He…
Read MoreDiana Lynn McCartney | 77 | Pittsfield
Diana Lynn McCartney, 77, of Pittsfield, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Funeral Service will be held at 12 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with visitation held prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made…
Read MoreHarry William Oertel | 81| Brighton
Harry William Oertel, 81, of Brighton, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at the Christian Life Center at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Brighton. Memorials may be left to Betsey Ann Association or Brighton Food Pantry. Condolences…
Read MoreGerry ‘Gary’ Donald Turner | 83 | Medora
Gerry “Gary” Donald Turner, of Medora, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Memorials may be made to Lighthouse Food Pantry in Medora. Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com
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