Area Obituaries

Wilbur G. Gowin, 93, of Jerseyville, died May 2, 2025. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Kane Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Kane Cemetery with the Jerseyville American Legion Post 492…

Mavis Arlene McMahon, 93 of Clinton, IL passed away 10:55 p.m. on May 2, 2025 at her home in Clinton, IL. A Celebration of Mavis’ life will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Eagles Lodge, Clinton, IL. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with cremation rites.…

Mary Catherine “Catty” Chappell, passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 at the age of 96. The family invites you to come, dressed casually and comfortably and join them in celebration of Catherine’s life at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, Catty’s birthday, at Oak Grove…

Donald Matthew Walsh, Sr., 96, of Jerseyville, passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab in Jerseyville. He was born in Jerseyville, IL on Nov. 12, 1928, the only child, born to the late Magdalena, “Lena” (Kaup) and Matthew Joseph Walsh. He graduated from Jersey Township High School with the…

In the early morning hours of May 2, 2025, Wilbur G. Gowin, 93, of Jerseyville, went to be with his Lord and Saviour. His last night was spent surrounded by his wife of nearly 71 years and their three children, serenading him as his favorite Gospel hymns could be heard in the background. He was born…

Loren “Bud” Eugene Brown Jr., 78, of Brighton, died Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, May 18, at the Brighton Municipal Building. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Brighton Betsey Ann Fire Protection District (BBAFPD).…

Cynthia Brown, 72 of New Salem, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at her home. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 5, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL with visitation held prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Raymond City…

Marjorie Ellen (Schultz) Potter, 91, of Barry, died at home Friday, April 25, 2025. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at the Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.  Memorials are suggested to be made to the Park Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral…

Marjorie Maxine Hobkirk, 100, of Pittsfield, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with visitation held prior to the service from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to be made…

Katherine P. “Jeanie” Morris, 79, of White Hall passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025. Daws Family Funeral in Roodhouse is assisting with arrangements.