All Obituaries

     Ronnie Cluck, changed his address to a heavenly one on May 15, 2022 at 8:47 AM, surrounded by his family.      Ronnie was born on September 10, 1948 in Hamilton County to the late Forrest and Edna (Hicks) Cluck.  Ronnie married Carrol Murrow on May 23, 1968 and she survives in Galatia. Ronnie formerly worked as a coal miner and also as a district manager for Russell Oil Company. Ronnie worked for Russell Oil for 35 years.  He was a...

     David Samuel Anglin, age 84, of Harrisburg, passed away at 9:20 AM, Friday, May 6, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.      David was born on June 6, 1937 in Saline County, Illinois to the late Raymond and Myrtle (Gibbons) Anglin.  He married Barbara Feazel on May 1, 1965 and she survives.  David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and he retired after 23 years of service.  After his retirement...

     Arlene Fowler, 87, of Harrisburg passed away at 2:22 AM, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.     Arlene was born on May 17, 1934 in Hardin County, to the late Cecil and Maudie (Fricker) Robinson.  She married Charles Dwayne Fowler on November 23, 1952 and he preceded her in death on October 24, 2017. Arlene retired from Wickes Furniture in Willowbrook as a sales person.      Arlene loved her family and...

The story of Autumn Raine Rossi. Autumn Raine was born on May 1, 2022 with a beautiful but fatal rare syndrome one that hadn’t been seen on ultrasound noticed until after having her. Autumn fulfilled every little girls dream of being a real mermaid she was born with Sirenomelia, also called mermaid syndrome which has also been documented as a severe type of caudal regression syndrome. I have felt the flicker of mermaid kicks, I’ve seen the heartbeat of a mermaid and I got to...

     Lea Michelle Emmons, 56, of Harrisburg, passed away at 7:45 AM, Friday, April 29, 2022 at her residence.     Lea was born on May 24, 1965 in Harrisburg, to Gary Odom and the late Chrystine (Teal) Odom.  She loved her children and she loved animals. Lea enjoyed helping others, as well as reading. Her family described her as a sweet, loving and kind person.      Lea is survived by three children, daughter, Casey Bartlett and...

     Joseph David Hull, 89, of Harrisburg, passed away at 4:08 PM, Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his residence.     Joseph was born on December 26, 1932 in Eagle Creek, to the late Clifford and Frances (Evans) Hull.  He married Shirley Richey on July 12, 1957 and she survives in Harrisburg.  Joseph was a member of the Harrisburg High School graduating class of 1950. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was...

     Wayne Michael Riedy, 67, of Harrisburg, passed away at 3:45 PM, Monday, April 18, 2022 at his residence.     Wayne was born on November 17, 1954 in Chicago, to the late Richard and Donna Mae (Haines) Riedy.  He married Sue Ann Riedy on October 12, 1984 in Wheaton, Illinois and she survives in Harrisburg.      Wayne served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for the water department in Downers Grove, Illinois. He...

         Phillip N. Werkmeister, 73, of Benton, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away at 5:05 PM, Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his family.      Phillip was born on April 25, 1948 in Harrisburg, to the late Russell and Bonnie (Parker) Werkmeister.  He married Leslie Strain on September 2, 1967 at First General Baptist Church in Harrisburg, and she survives in Benton. Phillip attended Harrisburg First...

     John Steven Wilson, 66, of Carrier Mills, passed away at 8:25 AM, Monday, April 11, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.     Steve was born on June 21, 1955 in Harrisburg, to Robert Donald “Don” and the late Margurerite Alleen (Bradley) Wilson.  He married Jennifer Evetts on August 20, 1977 and she preceded him in death on February 14, 2013.        Steve most recently worked at SIMX as an...

     Connie Jo (Rector) Trammel passed away peacefully at Eldorado Rehab and Health Care on April 11, 2022.  Connie was a devout Christian who spent her life sharing Jesus with as many people as possible so she could see them in Heaven.      Connie was born September 4, 1938 to Clifford and Kathleen Rector.  Connie is survived by her five children, Cathy (Carroll) Keltner, Joel (Kathy) Stanley, Jan (Chris) Schimp, Melissa (Allen) Roby, and...