Obituaries

Howard Toland

Howard Toland

Nov 13, 2023

Howard K. Toland, 73, of Augusta, IL died at 2:53 pm Monday November 13, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born on November 10, 1950 in Macomb, IL to Donald “Jr” and Glenna Maye Mellon Toland. He married Ginger Evans on November 10, 2011 in Carthage, IL. She survives.

Howard was a 1968 graduate of Augusta High School and a...

Mildred L. "Millie" Bastert

Mildred L. "Millie" Bastert

Nov 6, 2023

     Mildred (Millie) Bastert, of Camp Point, passed away on  November 6, 2023 peacefully in the home of her daughter Wanda Bastert in Louisville, Kentucky. 

     Millie had a zest for life, retaining her sense of humor and a positive attitude despite declining health issues the last couple of years. Born in Girard, PA to Gladys (Mosher) Caughlin...

Jeremy S Frakes

Jeremy S Frakes

Oct 29, 2023

Jeremy S.  Frakes, 49, of Plymouth, IL passed away unexpectedly at 2:01 pm Sunday October 29, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

He was born on April 26, 1974 in Rock Island, IL to Kathy Henson and Craig Frakes. He married Courtny Crenshaw on June 8, 2018 in Carthage, IL. She survives.

Jeremy was a graduate of Moline High...

Elizabeth Cooley

Elizabeth Cooley

Oct 28, 2023

     Elizabeth "Betty" Cooley, 91, of the Timberpoint Healthcare Center in Camp Point, (formerly of Fowler) passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the home.

     Born January 18, 1932, in Pittsfield, IL., she was the daughter of Clarence and Helen Frieda Usherwood Brown. She married Wayne Cooley on March 8, 1948, in Pittsfield. He preceded her in death on...

John A Juett

John A Juett

Oct 21, 2023

     Mr. John A. Juett, 87, of Clayton, passed away at 4:31 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

     Born August 11, 1936, in Quincy, John was the son of Ernest and Rose F Vollbracht Juett.

     John was a 1955 graduate of Augusta High School and attended Western Illinois University where he received his...

Don B Wallace

Don B Wallace

Oct 9, 2023

     Don Barton Wallace, 88, a resident of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL, formerly of Golden, Camp Point, and Paloma, IL, died at 2:40 a.m. at the Veterans home.     He was born July 12, 1935, a son of Russell Claire and Edith Irene Wisslead Wallace in Cook County, IL. He married Eva Ann Hibbert, December 4,...

Patty L Fearneyhough Cowick

Patty L Fearneyhough Cowick

Sep 25, 2023

     Patty L. Fearneyhough Cowick, 61, of Kellerville, IL, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

     Born March 4, 1962, in Quincy, Patty was the daughter of Raymond and Lois Mae Evans Fearneyhough.

     Patty enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and was an avid fan of "The Walking Dead". She was an animal lover...

E.R. "Dick" Vollbracht

E.R. "Dick" Vollbracht

Sep 24, 2023

    E.R. "Dick" Vollbracht, 90, of Camp Point, IL., passed away at 11:57 a.m. Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

     Born June 17, 1933, in Camp Point, Dick was a son of Everett Charles and Bertha Sophia Janssen Vollbracht. He married Sharon Sue Eblin on November 23, 1972, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Quincy....

Diana Selsor

Diana Selsor

Sep 21, 2023

Diana Catherine Selsor, 65, of Hannibal, MO died Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Northwestern Medicine in Huntley, IL.

She was born on June 28, 1958 in Roswell, NM to Clifford William “Bud” Selsor Sr. and Frances Carolyn Margriter Swisegood. She was first married to Gregory Evans. She later married Chris Muniz.

Diana was a graduate of Downers Grove North High School and...

Beverly Jean Manley

Beverly Jean Manley

Sep 11, 2023

Beverly Jean Manley, 84, of Plymouth, IL died at 11:15 am Monday September 11, 2023 at Bickford in Macomb, IL.

She was born on December 29, 1938 in Burnside, IL to Melvin and Irene Curtis Weaver. She married James Manley on June 22, 1958 in Bardolph, IL. He survives.

Beverly was a 1956 graduate of Bardolph High School. She was...

Russell Lee "Rusty" Cole

Russell Lee "Rusty" Cole

Sep 10, 2023

Russell Lee “Rusty” Cole, 65, of Augusta, IL died at 1:10 am Sunday September 10, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones at the home of his daughter Ronna in Plymouth, IL.

He was born on September 25, 1957 in Quincy, IL to William “Bill” and Hazel Marie Ryan Cole.

Rusty was a graduate of Quincy High School. He was employed with Town...

Edward E Widener

Edward E Widener

Sep 9, 2023

Mr. Edward Everett Widener, 95, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Lamoine Assisted Living and Memory Care Center in Macomb, IL.  At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by the love and comfort of his children, Rodney and Teresa, and his grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jonathan and Sarah Widener.

He was preceded in death just fifteen months ago...

Albert J Brocksieck

Albert J Brocksieck

Sep 4, 2023

 

     Albert J. Brocksieck, 89, of rural Mendon, died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home.

     Born June 4, 1934, in Liberty, Albert was a son of Chris and Gertrude Close Brocksieck. He married Billie Jean Bryant on December 23, 1961. She survives.

     As a young man, Albert was employed at Miller Statuary...

Wade Rittenhouse

Wade Rittenhouse

Sep 1, 2023

Wade Rittenhouse, 87, of Macomb, IL passed away at 9:45 pm Friday September 1, 2023 at Wesley Village in Macomb, IL.

He was born on October 25, 1935 in Augusta, IL to Hershel and Virginia Lambert Rittenhouse. He married Donna Marie Hoag on July 3, 1955 in Macomb, IL. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2010.

Wade attended Augusta Schools. He...

Matt Tindall

Matt Tindall

Sep 1, 2023

Matthew M. Tindall, 52, of Plymouth, IL died at 10:30 am Friday September 1, 2023 at his home.

He was born on January 4, 1971 in Canton, IL to Jeri and Carolyn Howe Tindall. Matt was a 1990 graduate of Plymouth High School, he worked as a self-employed drywall contractor. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved bow hunting and fishing....

William G. "Bill" Vonholt

William G. "Bill" Vonholt

Aug 30, 2023

     William G. "Bill" Vonholt, 59, of rural Clayton, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his home.     Born January 22, 1964, in Quincy, Bill was a son of Melvin and D. Joan Alger Vonholt.     Bill was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clayton. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed attending...

Jaycob K Rowland

Jaycob K Rowland

Aug 14, 2023

     Jaycob K. Rowland, 22, of Camp Point, passed away Monday, (August 14, 2023), at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

     Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Camp Point United Methodist Church by Rev. Jim Crozier.      Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2023,...

Vera VanBrooker

Vera VanBrooker

Jul 30, 2023

Vera Inez VanBrooker, age 93, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 7:02 a.m. in Pinckneyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Pinckneyville, IL.

Vera was born on August 13, 1929 in Plymouth, IL, a daughter to Lee and Inez (Ware) Munson. On November 22, 1947, she married Henry “Hank” VanBrooker in Bentley, IL and he preceded her...

Bonnie Sue Walton

Bonnie Sue Walton

Jul 22, 2023

Bonnie Sue Walton, 72, of Plymouth, IL died at 9:42 pm Saturday July 22, 2023 at Macomb Post Acute Care Center in Macomb, IL.

She was born on April 22, 1951 in Macomb, IL to Willis and Talitha Barrett Riser. She was married Charles “Chuck” Walton on November 30, 1968 at the Colchester Christian Church. He preceded her in death...

Butch Roberts

Butch Roberts

Jul 22, 2023

Ronald "Butch" Glen Roberts, 75, of Augusta, IL died, Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 3:26pm at his home near Huntsville surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 24, 1947, on the Roberts family farm near Huntsville, IL to Virgil Harris and Mildred Kathryn (Ayers) Roberts. He married Marilyn Jean Bartell of LaPrairie, IL on December 31, 1966, with whom...

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