Zetta "Emmaline" Caldwell
Oct 31, 2025
Zetta “Emmaline” Caldwell, age 74, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born June 21, 1951 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert Raymond Caldwell and Imo Frances Jones Caldwell.
Zetta was employed by the State of Illinois Department of Revenue, AMF in Olney, and Consolidated Communications in Mattoon. She was a devoted member...
Robert Tykal
Oct 28, 2025
Robert Henry “Bob” Tykal, age 64, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours at the home of his sister on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was born on January 19, 1961 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Richard L. Tykal and Marcella Ivers Tykal.
Robert, fondly known to his friends as...
Linda Mason
Oct 28, 2025
Linda L. Mason, age 87, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 4, 1938, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Richard Whittaker and Anna (Hamilton) Whittaker. She married Ronald C. Mason on June 23, 1957, and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2011.
Linda worked at the Sumner Press for...
Sheila Ann Reed
Oct 27, 2025
Sheila Ann Reed, age 56, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at her residence. She was born May 11, 1969, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the daughter of Walter Jenkins and Lorraine (Scarabin) Jenkins. She married Doug Reed on December 21, 1991, and he survives.
Sheila worked as a registered nurse in several departments within the community for...
Robert Raymond Murphy
Oct 25, 2025
Robert Raymond Murphy, age 69 of Dyer, Indiana, formerly of Lansing, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in rural Bridgeport, Illinois. He was born June 18, 1956, the son of George DeBok and Betty Eck DeBok in Hammond, Indiana. Robert married Susan Murphy and they had three children: Elizabeth, Adam, and Christopher. He then married Donna Herrick September...
Bobby L. Waggoner
Oct 24, 2025
Bob “BL” Waggoner, age 84, of Robinson, Illinois, passed away on October 24, 2025 at Robinson Rehab and Nursing, Robinson, Illinois. He was born on September 19, 1941, the son of Willard Waggoner and Dorothy Lucille Miles Waggoner.
Bobby was the owner and operator of Wagway Tool in Lawrenceville. Before owning Wagway Tool, Bobby played Triple AAA baseball for the Pittsburgh...
Thomas Olin Gardner
Oct 24, 2025
Thomas Olin Gardner, age 80, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on November 16, 1944, in Dowagiac, Michigan, the son of Olin S. Gardner and Donna Kensler Gardner. He married Emmalu McClaskey on April 13, 1971, and she preceded him in death on August 11, 2010.
Thomas...
Mary Anna Stanker
Oct 19, 2025
Mary Anna Stanker, age 80, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 9, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Frank Stanker and Betty Mae (Rushing) Stanker.
Mary dedicated 35 years of her life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the United Methodist Village....
Helen Campbell
Oct 17, 2025
Helen Campbell, the daughter of Joseph York and Suzanna Barrix King was born on April 13, 1938, in Flat Rock, Illinois. She passed away at her residence on October 17, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Helen's unwavering spirit and dedication to her family were the cornerstones of her personality. Known for her work ethic, she successfully owned and operated...
Zane Grey Shank
Oct 13, 2025
Zane Grey Shank, 98, of Canton, Georgia, and formerly of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on June 30, 1927, in Flat Rock, Illinois, Zane lived a life marked by hard work, service, and devotion to those he loved. A proud veteran of the United States...
Brenda Sue Mushrush
Oct 13, 2025
Brenda Sue Mushrush, age 74, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 19, 1951, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Cecil “Bud” Judy and Mildred Salesman Judy. She married Caroll Mushrush on May 21, 1971, and he survives.
Brenda was a devoted farmwife and a strong, hardworking woman...
Wanda L. Labounty
Oct 7, 2025
Wanda L. LaBounty, age 92, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Aperion of Vincennes in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born December 8, 1932, in Fayette County, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas A. Rogers and Caddie May (Claytor) Rogers. She married James A. LaBounty on April 20, 1956, and he preceded her in death on September...
Sharon S. Hoke
Oct 5, 2025
Sharon S. Hoke, age 84, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Gentle Care Strategies in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born October 9, 1940, in Martin County, Indiana, the daughter of Noble J. Divine and Dorothy Weger Divine. She married Allan Wayne Hoke, Sr. on October 12, 1960, in Lawrence County, and he preceded her in...
Sharon M. Tewell
Oct 4, 2025
Sharon M. Tewell, age 86, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born January 23, 1939, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Shafer and Louise Willis. She married Wilbur “Bud” Tewell on June 26, 1954, and he preceded her in death on...
Terri Renee Ray
Sep 23, 2025
Terri Renee Ray, age 66, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on February 8, 1959, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Chester C. “Junior” Smith, Jr. and Ellen (Akers) Smith.
Terri worked as a health aide for Lawrence County Community Unit...
Bernard R. Racop
Sep 17, 2025
Bernard “Bernie” R. Racop, age 93, of Vincennes, Indiana, formerly of Flat Rock, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at BridgePointe Health Campus in Vincennes.
He was born February 18, 1932, the son of Fay S. Racop and Marie Royer Racop. On September 6, 1953, he married Julia Irene Knoblett Racop, and she preceded him in...
Nora A. Morris
Sep 12, 2025
Nora A. Morris, age 83, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at her home. She was born January 31, 1942, in Lawrence County, the daughter of Otto and Hazel (Ash) Waller. On April 18, 1958, she married the love of her life, Teddy W. Morris, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2014.
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Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Hennessy
Sep 12, 2025
Dorothy “Dottie” Marie Hennessy, age 97, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at her home. She was born on April 6, 1928 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of William Hamby Jones and Lela Marie O’Donnell. She married Thomas Willard Hennessy on February 9, 1952. He preceded Dottie in death on May 6, 1998.
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Thomas J. Wimberly
Sep 9, 2025
Thomas J. Wimberly, age 59, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1966, in Lawrenceville, the son of Robert and Nancy (Condiff) Wimberly.
Thomas worked in lawn care and was known for his willingness to lend a helping hand to his neighbors. He...
Patricia Racki
Sep 8, 2025
Patricia Racki, age 80, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on September 8, 2025, at Crawford Memorial Hospital. She was born March 17, 1945, the daughter of Louis and Adelaide Doke. In 1994, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, John Racki.
Throughout her life, she worked as a caregiver. Outside of her work, she found joy...
