Area Obituaries

Paula Vosseller Vinyard, 89, of White Hall passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at White Hall Nursing Center with her daughters by her side. She was born June 22, 1936, in St. Louis to Harold DeWitt and Frances Newberry Vosseller. She was born along with her twin sister, Betty. She married John Wesley Vinyard in…

Christopher Anthony Nichols, 44, a devoted son, husband, father and friend, was called to his eternal home on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Chris was born Nov. 21, 1980 in Corning, New York, beloved son to Walter and Jennifer (Moore) Nichols. Raised in Woodhull, Chris was a 1998 graduate of Jasper-Troupsburg…

Martha Wehrly Pellikan, 92, passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, 2025, at Jersey Community Hospital. She was born on Nov. 22, 1932, in St. Louis, the daughter of Samuel F. and Elsie (Ott) Wehrly. She grew up on the family farm outside of Kane with her siblings, Margaret and James. A graduate of Jersey Community…

Stuart Peter Parsell, Jr., 92, of rural Jerseyville, died peacefully at 9:10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 at his home, surrounded by the land and life he loved. Born on Dec. 27, 1932 at home on the family farm, he was the son of the late Stuart Peter Parsell, Sr. and Catherine (Stephenson) Parsell. He…

Max Allen Taulman, age 69, of Brussels, Illinois succumbed to his long battle with renal failure and congestive heart failure on April 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Mercy Heart Hospital in St Louis Missouri. Max was born Feb. 25, 1956, to Kenneth Allen and Maxine Elizabeth Taulman in the state of Indiana. He…

David Irvin Wells, 95, of Godfrey, completed his earthly journey of life and entered eternal rest at 3:05 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Alton, IL. He was born on Oct. 18, 1929 in Roodhouse, IL; the son of the late Irvin and Ruth (Cowhick) Wells. He was the beloved husband and best friend…

James Richard Allen, 73, of Fieldon, died at 4:05 a.m., Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jerseyville. The family requests casual attire. Memorials may be given to Toys for…

Brian Christopher Cushman, 51, of Jerseyville, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, with a Celebration of Life to follow at DJ’s Pub & Grill in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given…

Christopher Stephen Likes, 72, of Jerseyville, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Aug. 31, 2025. He was born Dec. 11, 1952, in Belleville, the son of the late Leo and Doris (Kulhman) Likes. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kelly Kulhman Likes. Survivors include his brother, Scott Kevin Likes; his son, Joel (Morgan) Cheatham;…

Harvey R. Bradshaw, 83 of Griggsville, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 12, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield where interment followed the service at Griggsville Cemetery in Griggsville. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, at Niebur…