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Annette Rose Rubsam, 93, of Owensboro Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, ather home surrounded by family. The daughter of John and Irma (Hart) Fisher, she was born inCasey, Illinois, on April 27, 1932. She graduated, with honors, from Oblong High School. OnMay 26, 1951, she married James E.
Loren William Croft, age 68 June 26, 1957 – September 27, 2025 Loren William Croft “Uncle Fuzz”, age 68, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 7:25 AM – Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be held
Gary Tarpley September 9, 1941 – December 3, 2025 Gary Tarpley, age 84 of Calhoun, passed away on December 3, 2025, at his home in Calhoun, Illinois. Gary was born on September 9, 1941, the son of James and Ruby (Biehl) Tarpley. Gary married his wife Rita Graham, on November
Michael Charles Merry October 23, 1942 – November 20, 2025 Michael Charles Merry, age 83 of Dieterich, passed away on November 20, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Michael was born on October 23, 1942, in Effingham, Illinois, the son Lovell Charles and Beulah Mae (Harris) Merry. Michael
Terry Sue Sowers, 78, of Greenup, IL passed away at 5:50 am on Thursday November 20, 2025, at the Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday November 25, 2025, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Greenup with Brooke Davis officiating.
April 30, 1939 – November 17, 2025 Deacon John “Jack” Shuster III, age 86, of Olney, passed away on November 17, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. Jack was born on April 30, 1939, the son of John K. and Hazel Rue (Crouse) Shuster, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Frederic Porter Meyer, age 79 August 5, 1946 – November 12, 2025 Frederic Porter “Fred” Meyer, age 79, of rural Vienna, Illinois, passed away at 2:36 AM – Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Funeral services celebrating Fred’s life will be held at 2:00
Catherine Marie (Carlen) Feltner, 55, of Greenup, Illinois passed away at home with her loving husband at her side on Friday November 7, 2025. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday November 12, 2025, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to
Phyllis Joan Slunaker July 27, 1934 – November 9, 2025 Phyllis Joan (Martin) Slunaker, age 91 of Olney, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at The Anchor Memory Facility in Marion, Illinois. Services will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Free Methodist
Larry Ray Caton, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM at Advent Health Hospital, in Sebring, Florida. Larry was born on March 2, 1948 at 10:48 am at Brokahr Hospital, Normal, Illinois. He was the son on Raymond Everett Caton and Fern Marie Mercier Caton.