Area Obituaries

Georgia B. Crawford was born on Nov. 19, 1944. She was married to John A. Crawford for 60 years, he survives. She was the mother of four children, Curtis W. Crawford (Mary P.), Sarah Crawford Duncan, Nathaniel J. Crawford, and Joshua A. M. Crawford (Lindsay); and two grandchildren, Dominic and Mia Crawford. Georgia was born in…

On July 21, 2025, John “Jack” Carnes Venable, age 75, departed this world to be with his beloved wife, Sandi Gragg Venable, and his Lord and Savior, Jesus. Jack was a co-owner and operator of the Pittsfield Community Sale Barn. Jack enjoyed a hearty meal, a good drink, and the company of his close friends…

Aletha ‘Jo’ Rhodes, 93, formerly of Pittsfield, died Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. Funeral service were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with visitation held prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment followed the service at Pittsfield West…

Elizabeth Deanne Wilsey, 59, died Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Cremation rites have been accorded, and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur…

Zelma Lorene Turner, 100, formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Funeral services was held Tuesday, July 29 at 1 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, with visitation at 11 a.m. Interment service will be held on Thursday, July 31 at…

Vincent James Hayes, 3 months, died Monday, July 14, 2025, at his home. He was born April 9, 2025, in Quincy, IL to Kyle P. Hayes and Krista M. Freeman. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

Craig Thomas Ferguson, 58, of Jerseyville, Illinois, died July 23, 2025, in the emergency room of Jersey Community Hospital. Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Funeral services will follow on Thursday, July 31, at 10 a.m. at Crawford, with interment immediately following at…

Wesley A. Foiles, 73, of Jerseyville, died at 9:50 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2025, at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation was held from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2025  at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. He was…

Jill Klocke, 75, of Golden Eagle, passed away at 11:58 a.m. Thursday July 17, 2025, at High Point Residence Carlinville, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on Feb. 5, 1950, to Henry and Arnita (Maloy) Katzenberger. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Judith Smith and Joyce Smith; and brother, David Katzenberger.…

Gwenda “Gwen” Faye Schmoeller, 68, of Godfrey, died 11:59 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home in Godfrey after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11:30 a.m, Thursday, July 17, at the Fieldon United Church of Christ. Private graveside services will be held. In…