Area Obituaries

Robert R. Gauntt, 48, of Hardin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born on Sept. 29, 1976, in Alton, Illinois, Robert was the beloved son of Jane M. Gauntt (Sagez) and the late Steve R. Gauntt. A lifelong resident of Hardin, Robert, was a dedicated Production Team member at…

Patrick C. Friedel, of Batchtown, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, great grandfather and faithful servant, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 24, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on June 27, 1945, in Hardin, (Calhoun County), IL, Patrick was raised in a large and loving family in Calhoun County,…

Rose Marie Kochanski, 88, of Grafton, died at 1:57 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025 at her residence. She was born May 21, 1936 in Alton, the daughter of the late Daniel and Gertrude (Hentrich) Maher.  She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grafton where she participated in the Alter Society.  Rose…

Patricia Warlene Loy, 80, of Jerseyville, died at 8:20 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Jersey Community Hospital. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. She was laid to rest at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials…

Mary Jane Kroeschel, 82, of Chesterfield, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Jerseyville. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will follow at Wilson…

Adam Kyle Ferguson, a deeply respected son, loyal friend and proud combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. Born on Dec. 7, 1986, Adam was the son of Kim Ferguson and grew up in the tight-knit community of Pleasant Hill, Illinois. He attended Pleasant Hill High School,…

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet Sue Straus, age 76, on Feb. 7, 2025 at her home in Lakeland, Florida. Janet was born on July 11, 1948 in Quincy, IL. The first child of John Richard Hannant and Mary Louise (Burke) Hannant, Janet grew up on the family farm…

Thomas C. Miller, 85 of Quincy, and formerly of Barry, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 1, at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry, with visitation held prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry.…

Jerry Lee Sandberg, 83, of Crystal River, FL, passed away Monday, April 8, 2025. Born Feb. 27, 1942 to the late Lawrence Sandberg and Eileen (Knoepflein) Sandberg. Jerry went to the Jerseyville schools and make a career out of truck driving, mainly for Amoco, where he made numerous friends that he kept for life. After…

Loretta B. (Richey) Farrell peacefully passed with family surrounding her on the 7th of April 2025 at the Jerseyville Community Hospital. She was born on June 10, 1938, in Fieldon, IL, the daughter of the late Earl Sr. and Alice (Kaufman) Richey of Medora, IL. Loretta married John A. Farrell in St. Louis, they were…