Helen and Francis, together again.   Helen C. Bloomer, 92, of Silvis passed away peacefully at her home and rejoined her husband March 1, 2022. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Friday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Hampton Township Cemetery.…

Alice Faye Carrier, 72, of Lake Wales was born on October 28, 1949, in Cave-In-Rock Illinois to the late Clyde and Altha Hohimer. She passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. She was of Baptist faith. Alice loved her grandchildren and enjoyed watching them play sports. She loved the beach and water, used to be…

Margaret Arlene Moreland, 94, of Cave In Rock, Illinois died on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at her home. Margaret is survived by her lifelong friends and adopted family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Irene Moreland. Services are scheduled for Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. at the First Christian…

Bonnie Kay Carter, 79 of Harrisburg, died at 3:57 a.m., February 13, 2022 at her residence in Harrisburg. Bonnie was born on April 15, 1942 in Hardin County, Illinois to the late Hillis and Oddie (Page) Price Holbrook. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Harrisburg. Bonnie is survived by six children,…

Ernie “Rusty” Winters, 93, of Hot Springs Village died on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Veterans Home in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on August 8, 1928 in Hardin County, Illinois to the late Sol and Georgia (Davis) Winters. Rusty served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. Rusty was preceded…

  Norma “Kaye” Kathleen Rose Obermark died on Friday, February 4, 2022. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on August 31, 1957 to Porter and Kathleen Herrin Rose. Survivors include her husband, Craig; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Francis and Wanda Obermark; cousin, Kathy (Ronnie) Robinson and their four sons, Paul (Donna), Jeff (Dana), Rob (Jamie), and…

Eschol Bryan Smith, Jr. of Rosiclare, IL died Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Rosiclare Rehab and Health Care Center. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Rosiclare, IL, a former minister, and United States Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Cannie Imogene Smith of Rosiclare, IL; sons, Johnny and Jimmy Summers both…

Ronald Holstein, 82, of Edinburg, IL passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Ron was born on July 13, 1939 in Springfield, the son of Charles and Lela (Hambelton) Holstein. He married Joyce Derringer on July 28, 1962. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in German from…

Sandra Lynn Dutton, 60, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Gallatin Manor Nursing Home in Ridgway, IL. She was a member of Honey Comb Church. Sandy was a graduate of Equality High School. Her short time on earth took her to multiple destinations and gave her many life experiences. Ultimately, she set…

Rev. Vonda Joyce Holtzclaw, 88, entered the arms of her Savior, Friday, January 28, 2022, in Willow Springs, Missouri. Her transition to Glory marked the close of a 67-year chapter of ministry here on earth with her husband, Rev. Melvin Roy Holtzclaw. While her health and her memory failed her in recent months, she never…