Area Obituaries

Steven Louis Bowman, 73, of Belleview, IL passed away at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his family.Steve was born Nov. 20, 1952 in Pittsfield, a son of Robert Guy and Elizabeth M. Gleckler Bowman. He married Brenda F. Mooney and Brenda preceded him in death…

The family of Katherine Ann Fletcher (Nee: Ufer) of Kampsville, Illinois is saddened to announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the age of 68. Katherine, who introduced herself as Kathy, was born on Thursday, April 17th, 1958, in Jerseyville, IL. She was third born daughter of the late Leland and Velma…

Lisa Watters, 62, of Hamburg Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on April 23rd, 2026 surrounded by her family in her home. She fought with faith and courage after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma in July of 2025 and undergoing multiple treatments and brain surgeries. Lisa was born on Aug. 21, 1963, to…

Bruce Charles Egelhoff, 71, of Alton, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones after a long struggle with Interstitial Fibrosis. Bruce was born on Jan. 2, 1955 in Jerseyville, Illinois the son of Clarence and Virginia Egelhoff (Feyerabend). Bruce found great joy in spending time with friends, especially…

Mary Ann (Heneghan) Daum, 77, of Jerseyville, died at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at her home. She was born on June 6, 1948, the oldest child of Lloyd S. Heneghan and Mary Helen (Miller) Heneghan. Following the death of her mother, Mary Helen on May 9, 1957, Lloyd married her stepmother, Evelyn (Becker)…

Virginia M. “Ginger” Snow, 92, of Hardin, passed away on April 15, 2026 in Summerville, South Carolina. Born on Oct. 20, 1933 in Brussels, Illinois, she was the daughter of Bernard and Katherine (Hillen) Pohlman. She married Kenneth L. Snow on June 18, 1960 in Brussels. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister,…

Gary Brannan, age 84, of Pittsfield, IL passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Barry Healthcare and Senior Living. Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 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. Interment…

Lowell Thomas Hansen, 67, passed suddenly on Feb. 23, 2026, at home in Las Vegas Nevada.  Lowell was born in Carrollton IL and raised in Whitehall IL He is survived by his wife Valerie, daughter, Ashlin, 28 and son, Spencer, 32. Las Vegas Cremations has been entrusted with arrangements. He will be greatly missed by…

Charlot Cole, age 84, of rural Virden, IL, was surrounded by loving family as she passed away on April 13, 2026. Charlot Ray Range was born on June 12, 1941, to Jesse and Wilma Range of rural Greenfield, IL.Charlot filled her earthly time with hard work, meaningful pursuits, and steadfast relationships. Her deep and unwavering…

Donald A. Crotchett, of Carrollton, a man who found his heaven on earth in a lawn chair overlooking a mowed yard and a still pond, passed away on April 12, 2026 after a brave battle with lung cancer at the age of 75. He was born in Carrollton, Illinois on June 2, 1951, and was…