Area Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil M. Tepen, of Golden Eagle, who peacefully left our world on Oct. 4, 2025. Born on July 27, 1932, Virgil lived a fulfilled and meaningful life filled with love, service, and devotion to his faith and family. Surviving him is his dedicated wife,…

Theresa Ann (Koenig) Schaaf, 75, of Jerseyville, died at 2:50 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center in Hardin. She was born on Jan. 26, 1950 in Carrollton, Illinois, to Joseph Louis and Viola (Howard) Koenig. She grew up in Jersey County, graduating with the Class of 1968 from Jersey Community…

Brenda Flo Mooney, 71, of Belleview, Illinois, passed away on Oct. 3, 2025. Brenda was preceded in death by her loving parents, Charles B. and Minnie Mooney. Brenda spent her early life on her family’s farm with her sisters, Debbie and Annie, and also spent time in Belleview where her grandmother and grandfather Willman lived.…

Paul H. “PK” Kleinlein, 88 of Chambersburg,  passed away Saturday Sept. 27, 2025 at his home. He was born in Chambersburg on April 12, 1937, the son of the late Herschel and Marie Turner Kleinlein. He married his sweetheart, Betty Ann Werries, June 5, 1955 at the Lutheran Church in Meredosia, and they celebrated 70…

Carol Ann Seybold, 82, of Pittsfield, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at her home. Funeral service were held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 3, at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church with interment to follow the service at West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Visitation were held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, at Niebur Funeral Home…

George Arthur Kahl, 83, of Jerseyville died in his home Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Life ChurchX in Jerseyville, Illinois. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,…

Virginia A. Sherman, 84 of Pittsfield, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service was held on Monday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may…

Darlene Eaton, 67 of Barry, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Barry Healthcare & Senior Living in Barry. Cremation rites have been accorded, and services will be held privately. Memorials are suggested to be made to Barry Healthcare & Senior Living Activity Fund. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral…

Ernie Walden, 75, of Rockbridge, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital. A visitation was held from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield where a funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. Burial followed at Witt Cemetery in Rockbridge. Memorials are suggested to…

Barbara C. Lewis, 85, of Pleasant Hill, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at her home. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. There is no visitation, however, friends are invited to the graveside service. Memorials may be made to the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association,…