Clarence Joseph Vahling, age 90

Clarence Joseph Vahling, age 90 December 6, 1932 – January 3, 2023   Clarence Joseph Vahling, age 90, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 PM – Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.       Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, January 9, 2023, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove,

Robert Lance “Bob” Coad, age 99

Robert Lance “Bob” Coad, age 99 December 20, 1923 – December 31, 2022 Robert Lance “Bob” Coad, age 99, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 PM – Saturday, December 31, 2022, at HSHS St Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.     Funeral services celebrating Bob’s life will be held

Larissa Elizabeth (Brasel) Smith, age 58

Larissa Elizabeth (Brasel) Smith, age 58 June 13, 1964 – December 29, 2022 Larissa Elizabeth (Brasel) Smith, age 58, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 2:45 AM – Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her home.     A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 PM – Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2304 South Veterans Drive Effingham, Illinois 62401.

Clarence Eugene “Buck” Lewis, age 90

Clarence Eugene “Buck” Lewis, age 90 December 29, 1932 – December 30, 2022 Clarence Eugene “Buck” Lewis, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:28 PM – Friday, December 30, 2022, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois.     Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church in Newton, Illinois, with Pastor Amy Jeffries officiating.  Burial will