Obituaries

May 7, 2020

Mary Christine Armstrong, 95, of Chillicothe, IL passed away at 5:30am Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Heartland Healthcare Center in Henry, IL.

She was born April 17, 1925 in LaHarpe, IL, the daughter of Caleb Riley and Mary Magdaline Helmers Sells. On September 6, 1947 she married Leonard A. Armstrong in LaHarpe. He preceded her in...

May 5, 2020

Donald W. Rothzen, age 87, of Stronghurst, Illinois passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst. He was born July 17, 1932 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Erick and Irene Hull Rothzen. On December 5, 1953, he married Kathleen "Kaky" Brown in Raritan, Illinois. She preceded him in death on October 31,...

May 4, 2020

Richard H. Chockley, age 78, of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born August 5, 1941 near Mt. Sterling, Illinois, the son of William and Irene Russell Chockley. On September 16, 1961, he married Sharon Douglas in Plymouth, Illinois. They celebrated 58 years of marriage.

May 4, 2020

Darla Jo Newberry, 78, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 12:55 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Danville Care Center, Danville, Iowa.

Darla was born on September 14, 1941 in Dallas City the daughter of Don and Joan (Curtis) Hancock. On June 10, 1961 she married Jerald W. "Jerry" Newberry in Dallas City. He survives....

May 2, 2020

Linda Carolyn Uchida, 79, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at LaHarpe Davier Health Care Center. Linda was born on March 4, 1941 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of George and Virginia (Gracey) Kaminski.  She married Victor Uchida in 1971. She was a 1959 graduate of Dallas City Community High School where...

May 1, 2020

Connie Ferrill, 89, formerly a lifelong resident of Dallas City, IL, currently a resident at Hickory Grove Assisted Living Center in Carthage, IL, passed away May 1, 2020. Because of the Covid restrictions, she was only blessed with the surrounding arms of son Greg and daughter-in-law Deana. She also heard over the phone the daily voices of the rest...

Apr 30, 2020

James A. Bindewald, 88, of rural Blandinsville, IL died at 11:44am Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home.

He was born February 5, 1932 in Fort Madison, IA, the son of Charles Raymond and Pearl Duckworth Bindewald. James was named after his grandfather, Alfred Duckworth. On December 21, 1951 he married his sweetheart, Betty Ann Adams in...

Apr 24, 2020

Joan Stamp, age 86, of Stronghurst, Illinois passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst. She was born July 27, 1933 in Wyaconda, Missouri, the daughter of Gilbert and Lucille Alexander Hustead. On March 5, 1953, she married Ronald Eugene Stamp in Stronghurst. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2018.

Apr 16, 2020

Lawrence L. Smith, 81, of rural LaHarpe, Illinois passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 11:15 a.m.

Lawrence was born on November 9, 1938 in Hull, Illinois the son of Homer C. and Dora E. Morris Smith. On June 7, 1959 he married Mary Ann Finch at the Terre Haute United Methodist Church. She survives.

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Apr 12, 2020

Justina E. Christofferson, age 99, of Stronghurst, IL, passed away at 12:38 p.m. Sunday April 12, 2020 at the home of her granddaughter in rural Stronghurst. She was born November 3, 1920 in Findlay, IL, the daughter of Willie and Bertha Morris Johnson. She was married to Elmer Miller. They later divorced. On October 25, 1952, she married Ray...

Apr 10, 2020

David L. Vancil Sr., age 69, of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2020 at his home. He was born October 17, 1950 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Ellis "Bud" and Juanita Rosenbalm Vancil. On September 25, 1967, he married Margaret Cable in Kahoka, Missouri.

David was a 1969 graduate of Stronghurst...

Apr 8, 2020

Donna S. Eaves, 82, of Fountain Green, Illinois passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 5:12 p.m. at her home.

Donna was born on October 8, 1937 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of George and Florence (Anderson) Adams. On May 4, 1956 she married Guy Eaves in Fort Madison.

Donna was a graduate of...

Apr 6, 2020

Dale Wayne Johnson, 56, of Dallas City, Illinois passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at 6:25 PM at his home.

Mr. Johnson was born on February 5, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Albert and Jesse (Welch) Johnson.

Dale enjoyed having parties with his friends and family. He also enjoyed spending as much...

Apr 5, 2020

Richard "Dick" Housewright, 80, of Burlington, IA passed away at 9:34am Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA. He was born April 30, 1939 in Burnside, IL, the son of M.O. and Madge Dunn Housewright. On July 12, 1959 he married Judy Quivey in LaHarpe, IL. She preceded him in death on...

Apr 3, 2020

Raymond Franklin Ellison, 82, of Carthage, IL, formerly of Dallas City, IL passed away at 1:07pm Friday, April 3, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born May 21, 1937 in Adrian, IL, the son of Maurice and Frances (Noble) Ellison. On December 30, 1978 he married Laura Jane Lieurance Kaler in Dallas City. She...

Apr 1, 2020

Jack Richford Bartlett, 77, of Durham, Illinois passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

Jack was born on October 28, 1942 at the Fort Madison Community Hospital the son of Gerald and Frances (Shrier) Bartlett. On November 10, 1963 he married Sue Walker. She survives.

Jack...

Mar 27, 2020

William Lee Bennett, 75, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away peacefully at 8:05 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 at his home.

Bill was born on February 1, 1945 in LaHarpe the son of Carl L. and Lelia Grace (Fuller) Bennett. On May 8, 1966 he married Mary Ruth Lee in LaHarpe.

Bill attended the Fountain Green...

Mar 24, 2020

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Dorothy Hays, age 91 passed on March 24, 2020 at Mesilla Valley Hospice Las Cruces, NM. She was born September 14, 1928 in LaHarpe, Illinois to Clarence and Belle Rosita Cassingham, nee Laws. Dorothy completed nurses training at the...

Mar 23, 2020

Gary Robert Newberry, 63, of West Burlington, IA, died March 23, 2020 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Harris Cemetery near Dallas City, IL. Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City in assisting with arrangements.

Born July 16,...

Mar 20, 2020

Betty Irene Gordon, 95, of Hamilton, IL passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at her home.

She was born February 9, 1925 near LaHarpe, IL, the daughter of Atlee and Irene Morgan Crabill. On January 1, 1944 she married Donald P. Gordon near Des Moines, IA. He preceded her in death on January 5, 1993.

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