Obituaries

Aug 31, 2024

Clarence Franklin McClure, also known as "Frankie" or "Uncle Frank," by those who loved him, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on August 31, 2024 at his home, Oak Lane Nursing Home & Rehab in Stronghurst, IL.

Frank was born on July 5, 1948 in Beardstown, IL.

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Aug 23, 2024

Randy Dean Geissler, 65, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at the family farm, near Basco, Illinois, as a result of a farming accident. He passed away doing what he loved most following his retirement.

Randy was born April 6, 1959 in Carthage, Illinois, the son of William "Bill" and...

Aug 20, 2024

Wendell O. Fox age 97, of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst.  He was born November 23, 1926 near Stronghurst, the son of Orval and Marie Brown Fox.  On November 25, 1944, he married Hazel Hensley in LaHarpe.  She preceded him in death on June 6, 2023.

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Aug 19, 2024

Barbara Jo Kokjohn, 84, of Pontoosuc, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Montrose Healthcare Center in Montrose, Iowa.

Barb was born March 21, 1940 in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur Ray and Lucy Pauline (Admire) Walker. She married Gary Harryman Sr. He preceded her in death. Later, she married...

Aug 17, 2024

Calvin A. Malcolm, age 76, of Burlington, Iowa, passed away at 9:42 p.m. Saturday August 17, 2024 at Addington Place in Burlington, Iowa.  He was born July 8, 1948 in Burlington, the son of Bernard and Mabel Holeman Malcolm.  He married Laura Hackney in 1972.  They later divorced.

Calvin served his country in the United States Army...

Aug 14, 2024

Maurice Clayton Stambaugh, 85, of rural Lomax, Illinois, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at The Elms in Macomb, Illinois.

Maurice was born April 4, 1939 in Canton, Illinois, the son of Earl C. and Amelia (Werner) Stambaugh. In 1962 he married Joyce Atkins. They later divorced. He would later...

Aug 14, 2024

Gerald Lynn "Jerry" Spiker, age 72 of Stronghurst, IL passed away at 11:08 a.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born November 16, 1951 in LaHarpe, IL, the son of Victor and Elsie Kemp Spiker.  On March 13, 1982, he married Debra McIntyre in Oquawka, IL.

Jerry was a graduate of...

Aug 14, 2024

John Lawrence Traser, 90, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Bickford Senior Living Center in Macomb, Illinois.

Born August 25, 1933, in LaHarpe, John was the fourth child of Lawrence and Anna (Kern) Traser.

After high school, John spent two...

Aug 12, 2024

Janice Darlene Calhoun, age 81, of Carman, Illinois, formerly of Washington, Illinois (Sunnyland), passed away at 8:12 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2024, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born September 16, 1942 in Oakdale, California, the daughter of Elmer Ray and Josephine Skinner Harper.  On March 27, 1961, she married Mark Reese Calhoun in Reno, Nevada.  ...

Aug 8, 2024

Betty L. Olson, age 89, of Dallas City, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois.

Cremation has been entrusted to Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City.  There will be a graveside service at a later date.

Aug 7, 2024

Barbara J. Corzatt, 94, of rural Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at The Elms in Macomb, Illinois.

Barb was born May 10, 1930 at home in Durham Township, the daughter of Leslie and Vera (Hubbard) Blythe. On August 1, 1948 she married Paul M. Corzatt at...

Aug 4, 2024

David F. Leebold, 70, of Dallas City, Illinois, died Sunday, August 4, 2024, peacefully at his home.

He was born July 22, 1954, in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of Millard and Viola (Jones) Leebold.

He is survived by his brother: Gary (Vera) Leebold, his nephew: Jamie Leebold all of...

Aug 4, 2024

Diane L. Zimmerman, 61, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away Sunday, August, 4, 2024 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois surrounded by those she loved and cherished.

She was born August 12, 1962 in Canton, Illinois to loving parents, Jack and Linda Lafary. She gained a wonderful adoptive father, Don Raymond, along with...

Aug 3, 2024

Rodney Lee McIntyre, age 65, of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away at 7:49 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.  He was born February 26, 1959 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Donald and Rena Walton McIntyre.  In 1980, he married Tammy Good.  They later divorced.  On November 19, 1994, he married Amie...

Jul 30, 2024

Kathleen S. Rogers, 76, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois.

Kathi was born September 19, 1947 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Margaret (Hogan) Haas. On January 25, 1969 she married James D. Rogers Jr. at Sts. Peter...

Jul 26, 2024

J. Maxine Hilton, 95, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2024 at The Addington Place of Burlington, Iowa.

Maxine was born in McDonough County to Pagie H. and Katie (Bowman) Settles on May 13, 1929. She attended high school in Good Hope and graduated from Western Illinois University...

Jul 22, 2024

Mary Anne Ruth  (Gill), aged 91, passed away on July 22, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. Born on June 16, 1933, in La Harpe, Illinois to Charles and Anna Gill. She was a cherished member of her community, known for her love of family, her dedication to the farm, and her active participation in the Union Church and the...

Jul 17, 2024

Viola Shipman Henson, 91, of Webster, Illinois passed away 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at The Elms in Macomb, Illinois.

She was born April 25, 1933 in Joetta, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Alma (Martin) Shipman. She was first married to Harmon McConnell. On November 26, 1987 she married Don Henson in Webster. He preceded...

Jul 15, 2024

Beverly Ann Franklin, age 73, of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2024 at Roseville Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Roseville, Illinois.  She was born October 21, 1950 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth and Patricia Waddle Scott. On September 7, 1984, she  married  Gary Wayne Franklin.  He preceded her in death on August 9,...

Jul 8, 2024

Dorothy Lee Anderson, age 86, of Carman, Illinois, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois.  She was born December 10, 1937 in Keithsville, Missouri, the daughter of Raymond and Juanita Perkins Dooley.  On August 31, 1963, she married Jay Anderson in Carman.  He preceded her in death on August 24, 2008....