Memorial Day Tribute 2025
May 26, 2025
A video has been generated below to honor the local Veterans who passed away within the last year.
Robert F. Russell
May 24, 2025
Robert "Bob" Franklin Russell, 84, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at his daughter's home in LaHarpe.
Robert was born May 10, 1941 in LaHarpe, the son of Franklin and Myrtle (Briscoe) Russell. He grew up in the LaHarpe area and graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1960. Robert worked...
David "Tadpole" Link
May 20, 2025
David P. "Tadpole" Link Sr., 84, of Michigan City, entered eternal life after a battle with Leukemia at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.
He was born on March 30, 1941, in La Harpe, IL to Eldon "Bugs" and Hazel (Brewer) Link.
On...
Vernon "Pint" Henry
May 19, 2025
Vernon J. "Pint" Henry, 87, of Burlington, Iowa, passed away at 3:02 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2025 at Azria Health Prairie Ridge in Mediapolis, Iowa.
Pint was born December 10, 1937 in Sciota, Illinois, the son of Glenn and Madlyn Mae (Thomas) Henry. On July 26, 1958 he married Ruth Walker in LaHarpe,...
Sharon E. Huffman
May 18, 2025
Sharon E. Huffman, 78, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Montrose Health Center, Montrose, Iowa.
Sharon was born July 31, 1946 in Missouri the daughter of Raymond A. and Millie L. (Brooks) Phillips. Earlier in life she married John Stimpson. They later divorced. In...
Michael Hugh Pence
May 17, 2025
Michael Hugh Pence, age 61, of rural Lomax, Illinois went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 25, 1964 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Raymond Hugh and Diane Lee (Davis) Pence. On July 6, 1991, he married Carla...
Ron Brewer
May 14, 2025
Ron Brewer, 73, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family in his home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:20 a.m.
Ron was born November 8, 1951 in LaHarpe, the son of Kenneth and Betty (Howe) Brewer. On April 3, 1975 he married Penny Collins-Woodside. She preceded him in death April 17,...
David Raymond Root
May 12, 2025
David Raymond Root, 72, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away May 12th, 2025, at South Texas Health Hospital in McAllen, Texas.
David was born July 3rd 1952. He lived life to the fullest and was always ready for fun and adventure with friends and family. In years past, you could find him bowling at Country Fun, camping with...
Sylvia J. York
May 11, 2025
Sylvia June York, 77, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 5:04 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2025 at The Elms in Macomb, Illinois, surrounded by her family.
Sylvia was born November 24, 1947, near Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Leon and Leona Jewett. On October 5, 1987 she married Phillip M. York in...
Dorothy Carroll Henson
May 5, 2025
Dorothy Carroll Henson, 84, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2025 at her home.
She was born September 28, 1940 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Karl Fredrick and Marjorie M. (Davey) Ruschill. Dorothy first married Edward E. Kentch. They later divorced. On May 13, 1975 she...
Jerry Lee Carlson
May 4, 2025
Jerry Lee Carlson, 85, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at his home.
Jerry was born October 6, 1939 in Dallas City, the son of Lee and Treo (Admire) Carlson. On December 21, 1962 he married Edna Walker in Carthage, Illinois. She survives.
Jerry attended...
Andrew John Peterson
Apr 30, 2025
Andrew John "Andy" Peterson, age 47, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 7:24 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at his home. He was born February 12, 1978 in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of Greg and Sandra Brewster Peterson. On June 19, 1998, he married Elizabeth Anne Greig .
Andy was a veteran of the United States...
Darrel C. Gillett
Apr 27, 2025
Darrel Clinton Gillett, 90, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the Rushville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Rushville, Illinois.
Darrel was born May 30, 1934 in LaHarpe, the son of Arthur and Delma (Bradfield) Gillett.
Darrel was a graduate of LaHarpe High School. In 1960...
Fern E. Sparrow
Apr 26, 2025
Fern Eileen Sparrow, 99, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois.
Fern was born September 25, 1925 in Lomax, the daughter of Clifford E. "Tommy" and Dollie (Eckhardt) Welch. On January 18, 1952 she married Lloyd Beryl Sparrow at the Church of...
Dorothy L. Wisslead
Apr 24, 2025
Dorothy L. Wisslead, age 91, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, IL. She was born November 13, 1933 in Rozetta Township, Henderson County, the daughter of Earl and Rose Sly McPeak. On April 5, 1952, she married J. Dale Wisslead in Blandinsville, Illinois. He preceded her in...
Mary Anne Johnson
Apr 22, 2025
Mary Anne Johnson, age 78, of Tuscon, Arizona, formerly of Raritan, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Cascades Of Tuscon. She was born June 6, 1946 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of James Donald and Kathryn Wilsie Tulley Roche. On December 31, 1978, she married Jerry Ray Johnson in Abingdon, Illinois.
Mary Anne worked for...
Susan Olenick
Apr 19, 2025
Susan Ellen "Sue" Olenick, 75, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.
Sue was born April 30, 1949 in Englewood, New Jersey, the daughter of Levi and Dorothy (Schomp) Porter. On June 24, 1968 she married John Olenick in Three Bridges, New Jersey. He...
Beryl Sparrow
Apr 19, 2025
Lloyd Beryl Sparrow, 104, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, one day before his 105th birthday, at the Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois.
Beryl was born April 20, 1920 in Lomax the son of Lloyd W. and Bessie M. (Burkiett) Sparrow. On January 18, 1952 he married...
Sheila K. Mccord
Apr 14, 2025
Sheila K. McCord, 73, of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Goldwater Care Center in Roseville, Illinois.
Sheila was born January 20, 1952 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of George and Bettie (Wren) Murphy. On June 2, 2001 she married Jack McCord in Mexico, Missouri. He...
Darin L. Gentry
Apr 3, 2025
Darin Lynn Gentry, 58, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 6:13 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his home.
Darin was born December 10, 1966 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Jerry L. and Anna Maisie (Benda) Gentry.
Mr. Gentry was raised and educated in Dallas City....
