Area Obituaries

Gary Lee Kadell, 74, of Godfrey, passed away unexpectedly at 11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his home in Jersey County. Born on Jan. 31, 1951, in Carrollton, Illinois, he was the son of the late William and Vivian (Marshall) Kadell. From an early age, Gary’s warm spirit and love for people shined through…

Charles Michael “Chuck” Loellke, 64, of Jerseyville, died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Ever Care in Jerseyville. He was born in Jerseyville, Illinois on Sept. 28, 1960, the middle of three children born to Charles A. and Theresa (Roth) Loellke. A lifelong resident of Jerseyville, Chuck graduated in 1978 from Jersey Community High School.   He…

Lyman J. Stilts, 84, of Jerseyville, passed away at 8:05 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2025, at LaBella of Alton, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on Aug. 9, 1940, in Glenn Allen, Missouri, the son of the late Charles and Roxie (Kirkpatrick) Stilts. He grew up in Cottage Hills, graduating with…

Joseph K. Claflin, 74, of Godfrey, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his home. He was born in Carrollton on Dec. 25, 1950, to the late Jacob J. and Athalone Wayham Claflin. On Aug. 7, 1976, he married Ginger Gettings in Fieldon and she survives.He is also survived by a daughter Kristin (Devin)…

Donna Jane West, 64, of Kane, died at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at her home. Memorial services will be planned at a later date. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville was entrusted with arrangements. Memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com

Donna Lynn (Ament) Dirksmeyer, 75, of Jerseyville, died at 4:04 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2025 at Jersey Community Hospit Per her wishes, no public services will be held. She will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Leslie Ray Dirksmeyer at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Jerseyville. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted…

Anthony “Tony” Lee Sievers, 67, of Batchtown, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. from injuries sustained from an accident at work. Tony was born on April 7, 1957. He was the third child of Jerome and Betty Sievers of Batchtown, IL. Tony was a lifelong resident of Batchtown, IL. Growing up with siblings,…

Nicholas Reese Davenport, age 47, of Jacksonville, Il. died Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Il. He was born Feb. 2, 1978 in Jacksonville, Il. son of Robert Wayne Davenport, Jr. d Debra Jean Reese Davenport. He is survived by a daughter, Rachel Nichole Davenport of Springfield, IL; his bonus son, Richard Holland…

Sue M. Harmison, age 88, of Bourbonnais, formerly of Bradley, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth. She was born Jan. 12, 1937 in Pike County, New Salem, IL, the daughter of Melvin and Pauline (Morris) Moore. Sue married Jim Harmison on April 20, 1957 in Griggsville, IL. He preceded…

Kimberly Ann Martin, 65, of Nebo, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Quincy. Cremation was accorded. A memorial service was held Monday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. until time of service on Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to…