Elba W. Ladson
Jun 12, 2026
Elba Ladson, age 83, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana, surrounded by family. He was born November 12, 1942, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Melvin Ladson and Grace Blackburn Ladson Jerrell. He married Nita Shidler September 1, 1979, and she survives.
There are some people who leave a mark on...
Kaden Andrew Meek
Jun 11, 2026
Kaden Andrew Meek, 20, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and a heart that never hesitated to serve others. His life, though brief, was filled with purpose, passion, and the love of family, friends, and community.
Kaden was a 2023 graduate of Lawrenceville High School and a 2025 graduate of the...
Deborah Jean DeLoriea
Jun 9, 2026
Deborah Jean DeLoriea, age 75, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in LaGrange, Illinois. She was born December 3, 1950, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard Francis DeLoriea and Oneta Hoffman DeLoriea Campbell.
Deborah began her working career at the Mount Carmel Beauty School. Deborah worked at Suttle Apparatus, United Methodist Village in dietary and Rucker’s. She...
James "Jim" C. Laslie
Jun 9, 2026
James “Jim” C. Laslie, age 75, of St. Francisville, Illinois passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He was born October 8, 1950, in Sullivan, Indiana, the son of James O. Laslie and Nancy Ellen Brown Laslie. He married Rita Hooten Laslie June 6, 1968, and she survives.
Jim was a skilled electrician whose career reflected his dedication,...
Linda D. Hulfachor
Jun 8, 2026
Linda D. Hulfachor, age 76, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 20, 1949, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Russell and Geraldine “Gerry” Aud Zehner. She married Jimmie Hulfachor April 2, 1966, and he survives.
Linda was a dedicated homemaker who devoted her life to caring for her family...
Robert "Bob" Fleenor
Jun 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” I. Fleenor, age 89, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on August 18, 1936 in Beal, Indiana, the son of Paul and Pauline Briner Fleenor. He married Bobbye Toy in August 1970 and she preceded him in death on September 24, 2024.
Bob was a...
Esther Brumley
Jun 3, 2026
Esther Brumley, former teacher and mother of eight, passed away on June 3, 2026, surrounded by family.
Esther was born on June 6, 1925, to Omer and Grace Holsen Cunningham in a house built by Omer on the corner of 19th and Dubois Streets in Lawrenceville. The family later moved to a farm in Lukin Township, where Esther and her siblings,...
A. Kay Rigg
May 19, 2026
A. Kay Rigg, age 90, of Oxford, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her residence. She was born January 28, 1936, in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Orban Coonce and Ollie May Lafferty Coonce. She married Glenn Deloe Rigg on February 26, 1954, and he preceded her in death February 24, 2011.
Kay was a factory worker...
Donald E. Harness
May 17, 2026
Donald E. Harness, age 93, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Gentlecare Strategies Nursing Facility in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born January 31, 1933, in Lukin Township, the son of John Harness and Mary Haggard Harness. He married Alice Riggs December 24, 1952 and she preceded him in death April 1, 2006.
Donald was a hardworking and...
Nora Leone Zehner
May 16, 2026
Nora Leone Zehner, age 88, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on May 16, 2026 in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born July 26, 1937, the daughter of Carlyn Green and Dolores Doty. She married Charles R. Zehner on November 7, 1955 and they shared 70 years of marriage.
Leone, lovingly known to her family as “Grandma Norie,” lived a life centered around...
Craig John Seliger
May 14, 2026
Craig J. Seliger of Bakersfield, CA, formerly of Palatine and Sumner, IL died on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Bakersfield CA. Craig was born on June 29, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Fronz) Seliger. He attended Palatine High School and worked for the State of Illinois Highway Department in the Chicago area as...
Shaun Griggs
May 10, 2026
Shaun Griggs, age 38, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his residence in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was born May 31, 1987, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Timothy Griggs Sr. and Patty Piper Griggs. Shaun was eagerly awaiting his 39th birthday with his family and a trip to Holiday World this summer.
Shaun was a kind...
Ronald L. Felling
May 5, 2026
Ronald Lee Felling, age 86, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Bloomington, Indiana. He was born January 11, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Henry “Hank” C. Felling and Mary Ruth Leach Felling. He was married to Irene Kassebaum from 1961-1981, and she survives. They had three children, Lana “Lori”, Chance and Shane. He...
Bernard Goodwin
May 4, 2026
A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Bernard, 89 of Owasso, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. He was born April 17, 1937, at home in Sumner, Illinois. He and Lois have resided in Owasso, Oklahoma for the past three and half years, having moved from Robinson, Illinois in 2023 to be to near to their son,...
Tammy Lynn Miller
May 3, 2026
Tamara Lynn Miller, age 47, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her residence. She was born November 20, 1978 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Merle Finn and Marlene Merrill Finn. She married David L. Miller November 8, 2014, and he survives.
Tammy was well known throughout the area for her friendly personality and hardworking spirit. She...
James Brian
Apr 27, 2026
James Brian, age 78, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, in Sumner. He was born October 29, 1947, in Sumner, Illinois, the son of Emmett L. Brian and Martha L. Wagner Brian. He married Stella Jackson on October 9, 1971, and she preceded him in death April 19, 2024.
James was a hardworking and skilled man who devoted...
Annita Miller
Apr 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the passing of Ann, age 58, who passed away on April 24, 2026 in Hueytown, Alabama.
Known to her family and friends as a loving, caring, and selfless woman, Ann filled our lives with her laughter, vibrant stories, and her “bright light” personality.
Her most recent hobby was crocheting. She found great joy...
Robert "Bob" Shaffer
Apr 24, 2026
Robert “Bob” Ivan Shaffer, age 92, of Pinkstaff, Illinois, passed away on April 24, 2026 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1933, the son of Delmas Ivan Shaffer and Marie Vaught Shaffer. He married Shirley Seifert Shaffer at Pleasant Ridge Church on November 21, 1953, and she survives. They shared 72 years of marriage.
Robert lived a life defined...
Norma Cannon Craft
Apr 21, 2026
Norma Cannon Craft, age 101, formerly of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Gentle Care in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born October 14, 1924, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Lyman W. Emmons and Marjorie Hughes Emmons. She married William Cannon and he preceded her in death on June 2, 1972. She married Robert Craft, and he...
Judith K Schoffstall
Apr 20, 2026
Judith K. Schoffstall, age 82, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Lawrenceville, Illinois. She was born June 6, 1943, in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Ernest Barrett and Helen Shoulders Barrett. She married Freddie A. Schoffstall on December 31, 1962, and they had two children, Lori and Steve.
Judith was a devoted...
