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Obituary of George (Dick) Tanner
George (Dick) Tanner departed this world to go to his heavenly Father on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 8:57 a.m. at the age of 69 years, 5 months, and 1 day, at his sister’s home surrounded by his family. George was born February 8, 1952 to George (Jack) and Rose (Shewmaker) Tanner. He accepted Christ…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker announces Illinois to enter Bridge Phase of Reopening Plan on May 14th
Vaccine Program Expands to Doctors’ Offices and Small Medical Providers, Now Able to Order and Administer Vaccine on Site State Managed COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Now Accepting Walk-Ins as Illinois National Guard Reaches Over 1.5 Million Vaccines Administered CHICAGO – As Illinois continues to outpace national vaccination rates and COVID-19 trends across the state stabilize following…
Read MoreObituary of Paul Theodore “Ted” Switzer
Paul Theodore “Ted” Switzer Sr., 80, of Cave in Rock, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 after a short illness. Ted is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Ann (Bochenek) Switzer; his two children, Susan Marie Switzer of Palos Heights, IL and Paul Theodore (Amy) Switzer Jr. of Tinley Park, IL;…
Read MoreLuther David Dale
Luther David Dale, 79, of Ridgway died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 David was born on June 26, 1941 to the late Luther and Evelyn (Grandstaff) Dale in Rosiclare, IL. David served in the United States Army during Vietnam. David is survived by his wife Barbara of Ridgway; sons, Jeffrey Dale of Manahattan, IL and…
Read MoreDennis Lance Martin
Dennis Lance Martin, 50, of West Frankfort, Illinois died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 8:52 p.m. Lance was born November 18, 1970 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Leon Vinyard and Glenda Lou Martin He was preceded in death by his parents. Lance is survived by his daughters, Leslee Martin, Mikayla Cavaness, and Lilo Baurer;son, Anthony Cox;…
Read MoreObituary of Charlie Wayne Cruson
Charlie Wayne Cruson was born in rural Hardin County, Illinois to Dan and Addie (White) Cruson in the spring of 1934. His birth certificate lists June 9, 1934 as his birthday, although his mother, Addie, always insisted he was born on the sixth of June. He was welcomed by older brother Wesley and his only…
Read MoreAnita Suits Tolbert
Anita Suits Tolbert, 63, of Rosiclare, Illinois died Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her home. She was a member of the Harvest Delivery Center and of the First Christian Church of Rosiclare. Anita is survived by her husband, Robert Tolbert; children, Nicole (Ronnie) Williams, Amber (Jeff) Byers, Michelle (JP) Ashford, Jason (Lindsey) Suits, Jonathan (Nita)…
Read MoreTheodore (Ted) D. Webster
Theodore (Ted) D. Webster, 81, of Rosiclare, IL died on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Hardin County General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Opal Webster of Rosiclare, IL; daughters, Donna Webster, Cheryl Webster, and Shirley Kasch; sisters, Nancy, Judy, and Sherry; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; along with a host several nieces and nephews.…
Read MoreObituary of Rev. Melvin Roy Holtzclaw
WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. — Rev. Melvin Roy Holtzclaw, 93, entered the arms of the Author of his faith early Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the home of his daughter in Willow Springs, Missouri. His victory capped a 67-year chapter of his ministry here on earth. While his failing health in recent months challenged his body,…
Read MoreJoyce Ann Wallace Holbrook
Joyce Ann Wallace Holbrook, 70, of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Hardin County, IL, died Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home in Cary. Survivors include her sister, Bonnie (Jim) Clemens of Gibson City, IL; nephews, Jeremy (Tara) Wallace of Rosiclare, IL, Tim (Sheila) Wallace of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Marty (Jill) Austin of Harrisburg,…
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