Area Obituaries

Raymond E. Davenport, 81, of Pittsfield, died Sept. 9, 2025 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with interment to follow the service at West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19,…

John William “Bill” Kamp Sr., 87, of Godfrey, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and hard-working soul, passed away peacefully on Aug. 31, 2025, at 6:51 p.m., surrounded by his family. With his brown scapular upon his chest, Bill went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Born into a family of nine children, Bill’s life…

Joseph A. Lawson, 80 years old, of Jacksonville, passed from here to his heavenly home on Sept. 1, 2025, in the home he shared with his wife of 57 years, Opal “Sis” Lawson. Joe was born in San Jose, California and graduated from high school at Los Gatos Joint Union High School. Joe served honorably…

Robert Samuel Cross, 96 of Quincy and formerly of New Canton passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.He was born Jan. 3, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of George and Clara Hankin Cross. Robert served his country in the US Army as part of the 937th Engineers…

Sharon Louise Keeton, 86 years old, of Batchtown, IL was found deceased in her home on July 25, 2025. Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan, the second child of Andrew and Lillian Keeton. Following the end of World War II, the family returned to Missouri and settled in Foley. In July of 1953, the family moved to Batchtown, IL  where they…

Mark D. Lynch, 65 of Pittsfield, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a Celebration of Life for family and friends was held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at Jaycee Park at Lake Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to be made to the…

Eula Mae Morrow, 91, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with visitation held prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow the…

Mary Duda, 80, of Pittsfield and formerly of Godfrey, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at her home. Cremation rites have been accorded, and no services will be held. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pikeland Snack Pack. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling…

Rollin Ray Welch, 87, of Brighton, died on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at home. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Funeral Service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Memorials may be made…

Robert “Bob” Thomas Ridings, passed away on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at the age of 65, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma, with his devoted partner, Wendy, by his side. Bob was born Jan. 13, 1960, in White Hall, Illinois, the son of James and Helen (Capps) Ridings. Bob was a dedicated farmer whose life…