Lanora G. Satterfield, age 88, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Illinois.

Jerry Leon Totten, age 41, of Olney, Illinois passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at his residence. He was born on December 10, 1982 in Flora, Illinois, the son of Jerry and Claudia (Totten). Jerry was a concrete finisher by trade. He was known for his joking personality, he loved to make people laugh…and, was a big teddy bear. He was a father, beloved brother, uncle, and a great friend to many. He enjoyed listening to music, as well as being a great singer. He loved spending time...

Mary Margaret Cooper Shaffer was born June 8, 1945 in Cisne, Illinois, to Mary Helen Neff Cooper and Glen Eldo Cooper. She lived in Flora, Illinois, with her family until three months short of her 17th birthday, when she married a dashing young pastor in training, Harold Shaffer of Lawrence County, Illinois. Harold, age 20, was studying at McKendree College at Lebanon, Illinois, where Mary finished high school, while he finished college. Then, Harold took a pastor-in-training job, and they...

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Joyce Foster on March 05, 2024. Brenda was born on July 13, 1954 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Alva A. Foster and Mollie Virginia (Williams Cloud) Foster Chance. As a graduate of Lawrenceville High School, Brenda continued her education earning an Associate of Science Degree from Olney Central College in 1974 and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1977. Brenda...

Maxine Green, age 96, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. She was born on June 03, 1927 in Bridgeport, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Essie (Freeman) Wells. She married Bruce D. Green on October 29, 1946, and he preceded her in death on August 21, 2002. Maxine was a Navy wife for 20 plus years, and then became a farm wife. She also worked as an aide in the evenings at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital,...

Colene M. Russell, age 66, of Lawrenceville, Illinois died peacefully Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born February 13, 1958 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to Guy Morlan and Elizabeth (Thompson) Clutts. On July 9, 1982 she married Donald Russell. He preceded her in death February 21, 2021. She had previously worked at Barbara’s Gift Shop in Vincennes, Indiana. She enjoyed watching cooking shows and the St. Louis Cardinals and Indianapolis...

Sandra “Sandy” Moshinsky, age 86, of Crown Point, Indiana (formerly of Gary, Indiana and Old Hickory, Tennessee) passed away peacefully at St. Anthony Majestic Care on March 25, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born August 2, 1937 in Denison Township, Illinois, the daughter of James Luke Moore and Nadine (Dillon) Moore. She married Herman “Hy” Moshinsky on October 10, 1973, and he preceded her in death on August 20, 2000. Preceding her in death were...

LaVerne ‘Midge’ Craig, age 82, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, Illinois. She was born on September 15, 1941 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of John and Alta Marie (Brown) McKee. She was married to Lorenzo Craig, and he preceded her in death. Midge was a secretary. She enjoyed walking and spending time with her cats. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; four brothers, LeRoy McKee,...

Wendell Weger Steffey, age 91, of Flat Rock, Illinois, passed on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at home, with his family by his side. He was born on November 28, 1932 in Lawrence County, the son of Paul E. and Dolphine (Weger) Steffey. He married Floye M. Belcher on January 30, 1953, and she survives. Together they shared a life for over 71 years. Their love and devotion for each other was evident throughout the years. Wendell was a lifelong farmer; having farmed with his father, son, Doyle and...

Emmalou (Brian) Ruehrschneck, age 68, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on February 16, 1956 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Bobby D. and Peggy (Day) Brian. She married Gary Ruehrschneck on June 15, 1974, and he survives. Emmalou was a cook for Unit #20 School District. She was an active member of the Pinkstaff United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included gardening, flower...