Everett A Cessna
Apr 6, 2026
Everett Cessna, age 87, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on February 10, 1939 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Clarence A. Cessna and Ethel Mae Dunlap Cessna. He married Ardith Perry on July 20, 1958 and she preceded him in death on January...
Bobby "Bob" Dean VanFossen
Apr 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bob VanFossen
Bobby “Bob” Dean VanFossen, age 88, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at 11:15 p.m., surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Early Life and Service
Bob was born on December 7, 1937, in Graysville, Ohio, to Leo Wilburt VanFossen and Gladys Virginia (Heddelson) VanFossen. He was raised in Noble, Illinois,...
Victor Lewis Anderson
Mar 31, 2026
Victor Lewis Anderson, age 100, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his residence in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was born July 22, 1925, in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Joe Willard Anderson and Fannie Casey Anderson. He married Lois Wright on April 19, 1957, and she preceded him in death on August 28, 2016.
Victor retired from the Illinois Department...
Frances Lee Hughes
Mar 22, 2026
Frances Lee (Biggs) Hughes, age 102, of Sumner, Illinois, formerly of Christopher, Illinois, passed away on March 22, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born March 21, 1924, to George and Nellie (Hanson) Biggs. She was married to Marion Curtis Hughes on September 27, 1942, in Jackson, Missouri and he preceded her in death on October...
Thomas C. Ford
Mar 21, 2026
On March 21, 2026, Thomas Cellen Ford, 91, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.
Thomas was born on January 31, 1935, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to Goldie and Thomas Zellen Ford. As a child, he was known for his playful spirit and pranks on his sisters, bringing laughter and energy to those around him. He attended...
Emily D. Howard
Mar 21, 2026
Emily D. Howard, age 91, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on March 21, 2026 at her home. She was born January 29, 1935, to William C. Harper and Stella M. (Wheeler) Harper in Norris City, Illinois. She was married to John T. Howard on June 26, 1953, and he preceded her in death on September 12, 2024.
Emily D. Howard was...
Mary Jane Divine
Mar 17, 2026
Mary Jane Divine, age 65, of Washington, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her residence. She was born July 11, 1960, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Maurice Denton and Irma Baylor Denton. She married Steven C. Divine on February 7, 1989, and he survives.
Mary worked as a medical coder and taught physician training. She had a love...
Ruth Ann McClure
Mar 15, 2026
Ruth Ann McClure, age 85, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away at her residence on March 15, 2026. She was born October 24, 1940 in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Paul Farris Fleenor and Pauline Briner.
Ruth worked as an assistant manager at Wal-Mart stores for many years. She worked at the Bedford, Vincennes, and Lawrenceville locations. Following her retirement, Ruth Ann...
Ruby N. Campbell
Mar 13, 2026
Ruby N. Campbell, age 84, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at her residence. She was born April 1, 1941, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene F. Zehner and Mary Louise Fisher Zehner. She married Roy Loudermilk on August 30, 1959, and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2003. She married Percy Campbell and...
Betty Jean Graham
Mar 9, 2026
Betty Jean Graham, age 91, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Haven of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Illinois. She was born January 27, 1935, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Aden Boatman and Ruth Marie Craig Boatman. She married Thomas Joseph Graham July 3, 1960, and he preceded her in death January 21, 1968.
Betty was a...
Cathy Jo Hulfachor
Mar 6, 2026
Cathy Jo Hulfachor, age 70, of rural Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at her residence. She was born November 28, 1955, in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Roy Wilson and Norma Pinnick Wilson. She married Thomas Hulfachor on December 27, 1972, and he survives.
Cathy was a homemaker who loved her cats and enjoyed the comfort of...
Steven M. Karns
Mar 4, 2026
Steven M. Karns, age 65, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born August 27, 1960, in Taipei, Taiwan, the son of Michael E. Karns and Catherine Louise Snider Karns.
Steven worked as a laborer at the Clay County Rehabilitation Center in Flora, Illinois. In his free time,...
Paula J. Blocher
Feb 26, 2026
Paula J. Blocher, age 81, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Haven of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Illinois. She was born February 6, 1945, the daughter of Howard and Austia Fye DeLap.
Paula worked as a typist for the Daily Record and later for Golden Rule. She was a member of the Moose and the VFW Auxiliary. Paula...
Noel E. Hasler
Feb 22, 2026
Noel E. Hasler, age 92, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born August 14, 1933, in Richland County, Illinois, the son of O. Harlie Hasler and Vera L. Heckler Hasler. He married Bonnie Puntney on June 1, 1956, and she passed January 27, 2019.
Noel worked for many years as a backhoe...
Rodney Grant Rodrick
Feb 22, 2026
Rodney Grant Rodrick, age 51, of Paris, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Paris, Illinois. He was born May 28, 1974, in Paris, Illinois, the son of Floyd Rodrick and Brenda Yelch Rodrick.
Rodney had a love for basketball and generously shared his passion by coaching both high school and grade school students in the Paris School District. He...
Patricia R. Jenney
Feb 21, 2026
Patricia R. Jenney, age 94, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away and entered into the presence of Jesus to hear the words “Well done, thy good and faithful servant” on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born February 10, 1932, in Lawrenceville, the daughter of Harry (Bud) Corder and Connie Emmons Corder. She...
Dennis Wayne Musgrove
Feb 13, 2026
Dennis Musgrove, age 72, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 11, 1954, the son of George and Dorothy Mattoon Musgrove.
Dennis was a 1972 graduate of Sumner High School. He worked for many years as a carpenter and in housekeeping at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Dennis enjoyed spending...
Grace Ann Calvert
Feb 12, 2026
Grace Ann Calvert, age 89, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Grace was born on July 24, 1936, in Bond Township, Illinois, near Brushy Fork Creek, to Vernon R. Cummins and Velma “DeLong” Cummins. She graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1954 and later was a valued employee of Golden Rule Insurance for...
Robert A Volkman III
Feb 8, 2026
Robert “Robbie” Allen Volkman III, age 50, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his residence. He was born May 10, 1975, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Robert Volkman II and Joan Henshilwood Volkman.
Robbie worked in the food industry, where he was known for his cooking at the Towne House. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing...
Barbara Jo (Petty) Stevenson
Feb 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Barbara Jo (Petty) Stevenson
With hearts both heavy and grateful, we remember Barbara Jo (Petty) Stevenson who departed this world on February 7, 2026, at age 89 in Temple, Texas, leaving behind a legacy woven of love, kindness and quiet grace. Her life was a soft but steady light, one that warmed all who had the good...
