Area Obituaries

Frances M. Coonrod, age 86 of Carrollton peacefully died and went to see the Lord Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 at Calhoun Care Center. She was born July 18, 1939 in Carrollton, the daughter of James and Helen Ray Hillis of Berdan. She married William “Bill” Coonrod Jan. 18, 1958 in Carrollton and he preceded her…

Glendon “Jack” Guy Coates, 94 of White Hall, IL died peacefully Wednesday morning at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.  He was born Jan. 25, 1931 in Hillview, IL the son of Alva Glenn and Lena Mae (Cotter) Coates.  He married Sylvia Irene Sullivan on April 12, 1953 in White Hall, IL.  She preceded him in death on Aug. 30, 2018.…

Dickie Bill Davidson, age 65, of Carrollton, IL died Wednesday morning, Sept. 24, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL. He was born May 12, 1960, in Carrollton, IL, son of Paul and Barbara Jane Baumgartner Davidson. He married Adri Willis on May 20, 1995, in Carrollton, IL and she survives. Also surviving are…

Viola “Ruth” Zirkelbach, 85, of Kampsville, Illinois went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 18, 2025, at the Calhoun Nursing & Rehab Center in Hardin, IL while surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on July 2, 1940, in Pearl, IL, daughter of William “Henry” and Lucille Steward. She graduated from Bethalto High…

Eva JoAnn Byland, 85, of Carrollton, died at 1:28 a.m., Monday, September 22, 2022 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 26, at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Graveside services followed immediately at the Carrollton City Cemetery in Carrollton. In lieu…

Jane Ransom, 78, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at her home. Per her wishes, there will be no services. Memorials may be made to Blessing Hospice, Quanada, or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

Marlin “Bubs” Robert Varble, 81, of Carrollton, died at 9:03 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hardin. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 12 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Graveside services followed immediately at St. John’s Catholic…

Marion F. Phillips, 93, formerly of Detroit, died Sept. 26, 2025 at her son’s home in Lebanon. Services were held on Monday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be at the Blue River Cemetery near Detroit. A visitation will be held prior to the service on Monday…

Michael R. “Mike” Scoggins, 61, of Jerseyville died at 1:55 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at his home in Jerseyville. A Memorial Luncheon will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Kane Baptist Church. Memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com

Ruby Donetta (Butler) Cox , 71, died Sept. 15, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. We will celebrate her beautiful life on Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. The service will be held at New Life Church of the Nazarene, 285 Maple Summit Rd in Jerseyville, Illinois. Come celebrate Ruby’s life, and share how she brightened your…