Area Obituaries
Obituary of Kathy Lynn Austin
Kathy Lynn Austin passed away at the Dayton Hospice on Sunday, June 16, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Ronald Austin; a son, Jeremy Austin of Ohio; a grandson, Jacob Austin, also of Dayton. She also leaves a specially loved aunt, Marge Reed, of Bourbonnais, IL. Kathy leaves sisters, Margie…
Read MoreClyde Dean Milligan
Clyde Dean Milligan, 85, of Bethalto, IL, formerly of Hardin County, IL, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Belleville Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his children, Perry Milligan of Anna, IL, Gary (Missy) Milligan of Brighton, IL and Rhonda Milligan of Bethalto, IL; grandchildren, Matthew (Jamie) Milligan of Brighton, IL and Chelsey (Andrew) Witkowski of…
Read MoreObituary of Christopher A. Cornell
Christopher Allen Cornell, 51, of Oakland, CA was born on September 20, 1967 in Harrisburg, IL and died on Monday, June 10, 2019 in California. He was a senior web designer for Ondema, Inc. He was also a writer, musician and software developer in the California Bay Area. He wrote in a wide variety of genres including science…
Read MoreRichard Andrew Thomas
Richard Andrew Thomas, 50, of Elizabethtown, IL died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1969 to Marvin and Janice Thomas in Rosiclare, IL. Richard is survived by his wife, Helen Thomas of Carrier Mills, IL; children, Andrew Thomas of Denver, CO, Drake Thomas of Cave-In-Rock, IL,…
Read MoreLinda Gail Knight
Linda Gail Knight, 73, of Marion, IL, formerly of Rosiclare, IL, died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her home in Marion, IL. Survivors include her husband, David Knight of Marion, IL; son, David (Melissa) Dubrava of Creal Springs, IL; step-daughter, Stephanie Gorbacz of Marion, IL; and grandchildren, Noah, Gavin, Gwen and Draven. She was preceded…
Read MoreWangola M. Forth
Wangola M. Forth, 81 of Symsonia, KY, died on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at her home. She attended Symsonia Baptist Church. Born Tuesday, January 25, 1938 in Hardin County, IL, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Mason and the late Monell (Lowry) Fisher. She is survived by her daughter, Bobbi Buchanan; husband,…
Read MoreVelma Delores Frazier
Velma Delores Frazier, 87, of Elizabethtown, IL died Monday, May 27, 2019 at Rosiclare Rehab and Health Care Center. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Rosiclare. Survivors include her son, Charles (Debbie) Soward II of Rosiclare, IL; daughter, Kim (Stan) Frazier-Cotton of Henderson, KY; sister, Barbara Barger of Newburgh, IN;…
Read MoreDonna Barger
Donna Barger, 66, of Golconda, Illinois died Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home in Golconda, Illinois. She was born February 28, 1953 in Kentucky to Henry Dallas Walker and Helen Ophelia (Taber) Walker. Donna is survived by her son, Shannon (Christy) Fisher of Rosiclare and Gail (Devin) Janisch of Golconda; nine grandchildren, Kyle, Kenton,…
Read MoreJohn William Hall
John William Hall, 79, of Elizabethtown, IL died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was the member of the Methodist Faith. Survivors include his wife, Corinna Hall of Elizabethtown, IL; children, William Henry (Brenda) Hall of Elizabethtown, IL and Russell Gene (LaDonna) Hall of Elizabethtown, IL; grandchildren, Jessie [as called by…
Read MoreRobert Franklin Cronkite
Robert Franklin Cronkrite, 80, of Elizabethtown, IL died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Rosiclare Rehab and Health Care Center. Robert had a 40 plus year career as a Local 597 Pipefitter and retired in 2000. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Carole Johnson Cronkrite; son, Marc (Amanda) Cronkrite; daughter, Vicki (Billy) Vogt; grandchildren,…
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