Obituaries

Dec 9, 2025

Terry Joe Collins, 88, of Macomb, Illinois, formerly of rural Blandinsville, Illinois, passed away at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at his daughter's home in Pittsfield, Illinois.

Terry was born October 1, 1937 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of Elmer Elsworth "Bill" and Josephine Ruth (Lorton) Collins. As a young man, Terry...

Dec 7, 2025

Larry Dale Crim, 85, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 8:42 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his home.

Larry was born November 22, 1940 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of George and Juanita (Cline) Crim. On May 24, 1964 he married Joyce Emel in Memphis. She survives.

Larry...

Nov 29, 2025

Larry Lee Gapen, 80, was born March 24th, 1945 to Melvin and Madge (Glandon) Gapen in Burlington, IA. He left this world to live in eternity with our Lord  November 29th surrounded with love. He lived many places growing up but eventually called Stronghurst, IL his home. He was married to Judy Hilliard and later married the...

Nov 27, 2025

With profound love and deep sorrow, the family of Bonnie Duffie announces her peaceful passing on November 27,2025 at The Elms in Macomb, Illinois with her husband and daughter by her side. Bonnie left this world with the same quiet grace, strength, and kindness that she carried throughout her life.

Bonnie was born...

Nov 25, 2025

Lavonne T. Pence, 93, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri.

Lavonne was born February 15, 1932 in Kane, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Herbert and Lillie Carlson. She was a 1950 graduate of Dallas City High School. On November 26,...

Nov 24, 2025

Donna Lou Hainline, 90, of Sciota, Illinois, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Monday, November 24 2025 at The Elms in Macomb, Illinois.

Donna was born August 23, 1935 in Bushnell, Illinois, the daughter of Randall and Mildred (Doner) Paul. On May 15, 1955, she married Donald D. Hainline in Bushnell. He preceded her...

Nov 23, 2025

**DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST JOSH'S VISITATION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Joshua Dale Charles Todd, 51, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away at 9:14 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional...

Nov 19, 2025

**Due to the weather forecast the service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2025 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Rev. Jim Clayton officiating. Burial will follow at LaHarpe Cemetery.

Jacklyn Darrell Lane "Jack" Statler and Jocelyn Libby Irene Statler, the twin children of loving...

Nov 17, 2025

Garland Lloyd Lefler, age 87 of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst.  He was born February 11, 1938 in Stronghurst, the son of Lloyd and Millie Leinbach Lefler.  On February 11, 1961, he married Trudi Dowell in the Stronghurst United Methodist Church.

Garland...

Nov 15, 2025

Tammy Ann Good, 62, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025 at her home.

Tammy was born July 25, 1963 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the daughter of Ronald D. and Elaine (Smith) Good. In 1979 she married Rodney McIntyre. They later divorced. In 1989 she married Kevin Vaughn. They...

Nov 2, 2025

Robert Lee Avery, age 68, of Stronghurst, Illinois passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.  He was born December 30, 1956 in Burlington, the son of Frank and Janet Marshall Avery.  On September 25, 1980, he married Judy Mickey in Stronghurst.

Robert was employed at Midwest Biscuit in...

Oct 28, 2025

Ruth Ann Henry, 83, of Burlington, Iowa, passed away at 1:14 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

Ruth was born July 21, 1942 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Lucille M. (Workman) Walker. On July 26, 1958 she married Vernon J....

Oct 23, 2025

June Cathleen Jones, age 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 23, 2025 in Vero Beach, FL. June was the second-born of triplets on February 25th, 1956 to parents Frank and Analu Jones.in LaHarpe IL  June grew up on the family farm alongside 9 siblings, and was proud of her heritage.  She loved living in...

Oct 23, 2025

Phillip Arthur Anders, age 89, of Raritan, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Lamoine Retirement Living Center in Macomb, Illinois.  He was born March 14, 1936 in Stronghurst Township, the son of Harold Judson and Hazel Virginia (Smith) Anders.  He was married to Shirley Jean Thomas.  They later divorced.  On December 12, 1969, he married Carlyn...

Oct 15, 2025

Patricia ("Pat") W. Painter, a long-time resident of La Harpe, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 15 in Mendota, Illinois, at the age of 98½.

Pat was born Patricia Ann Whelan in 1927 to James and Ellena Whelan of Joliet, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of more than...

Oct 13, 2025

Arlie D. Long Jr., 84, of Roseville, Illinois, formerly of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2025 at the Goldwater Care in Roseville, Illinois.

Arlie was born September 10, 1941 in LaHarpe, the son of Arlie D. and Reva Mae (Carnes) Long Sr. He was raised and educated in...

Oct 13, 2025

Margaret Brook Burket Boyce, age 87, of Monmouth, Illinois, formerly of Stronghurst, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Courtyard Estates Memory Care in Monmouth.

A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday October 20, 2025 in the Stronghurst Cemetery.  A complete obituary will be published when it is available.  Banks & Beals Funeral Home of...

Oct 13, 2025

Velda Viola Hull Wright, 96, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away at 4:20 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2025 at Goldwater Care in Roseville, Illinois.

Velda was born Sunday, June 23, 1929 in Burnside, Illinois, the daughter of Virgil and Vivian Hull.

She attended grade school at Victory Country School followed by two years of high school at Burnside and then two years at...

Oct 12, 2025

Patsy Moore, 81, of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at 11:49 a.m. Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Wesley Village in Macomb.

Patsy was born October 27, 1943 in Carman, Illinois, the daughter of Doren K. and Dora (McIntire) Hulet. Earlier in life, she married Leon Haines. He preceded her in death in 1997. On...

Oct 11, 2025

Carol Ione Zimdars, age 86, of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away October 11, 2025 at home.  She was born November 16, 1938 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Wayne and Ione Haag Woolridge.  On May 25, 1957, she married Kenneth Zimdars in Hartland, Wisconsin.  He preceded her in death on June 19, 2019.

Carol was a homemaker and...