Area Obituaries

Mary Lou (Dabbs) Eisler, 91, of Jerseyville, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Aug. 6, 2025 at Jersey Community Hospital. Mary Lou was born Jan. 18, 1934 at home on the farm in Ottercreek Township. Mary Lou had a deep abiding love for God, family and friends. She grew up with the pleasure…

Candice Lorine Olmsted Farmer, 75, passed away June 25, 2025, in Burnet County, TX. Candice aka Candy was born on Sept. 6, 1949, in Grafton, IL, the oldest child of the late Donald Edwin and Nina (nee Manning) Olmsted. As a resident of Marble Falls, TX, Candace lived among her books by the best American…

Barbara G. Beisman, 76, of Batchtown, born on Dec. 7, 1948, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025. She was a dedicated medical worker whose career spanned from being an ambulance driver to specializing in phlebotomy. Barbara was known for her quick wit and hard-working nature, embodying the spirit of dedication in both her professional…

On Monday, July 28th, proud mother and loyal friend, Connie Marie Kunzeman, died at the age of 73 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Pittsfield, Illinois, a proud descendant of German immigrants, she loved spending time on the farm with her dad.Connie graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1970 and graduated from…

Lloyd Eugene Bateman, age 88, of Pleasant Hill, IL passed away peacefully Aug. 1, 2025. He was born in White Hall, on Sept. 29, 1936, to Howard and Garnet Bateman. Lloyd graduated from White Hall High School in 1954. On Jan. 29, 1956, he married his high school sweetheart, Jeanette Backs.Lloyd’s working career included working…

John Paul Wanick, 70, of Griggsville, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, at Niebur Funeral Home with visitation held prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Miller Cemetery in Pearl.…

Johnny Ray Howell, 63 of Barry, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a Graveside Service with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 11, at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in New Canton. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pike County Animal Shelter. Online condolences…

Ronald Huffman, 72 of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left to the family…

Mildred L. Hoots Cummins, 101, of Roodhouse, died Thursday, July 10, 2025. She was born east of Roodhouse on Feb. 7, 1924, the daughter of Henry Travis and Trannie King Hoots. She married J. Floyd Cummins on March 9, 1944. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2010. She is survived by her daughter,…

Anthony “Tony” Travis Marshall, 61,  of Harrison, Arkansas, formerly of Greenfield, Illinois, took the first step into heaven Friday evening, July 25, 2025. He was born in Carrollton, Illinois, the son of Jim and Shari (Rives) Marshall.Tony enjoyed fishing, gardening, and raising animals, primarily chickens, goats and sheep on his little farm on the mountain.…