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...
Catherine (Whitkanack) Morgan
Sep 6, 2025
Catherine (Whitkanack) Morgan, age 105, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, formerly of Marshall, Illinois, died September 6, 2025, at Haven of Bridgeport. She was born April 3, 1920 to Firdie and Maude Whitkanack. She married Clifford Morgan on December 24, 1941, and he preceded her in death on June 23, 1973.
Catherine will be remembered as a woman of...
Elijia "Alice" Wolfe
Aug 31, 2025
Elijia “Alice” Wolfe, 93, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Haven of Bridgeport.
Alice was born on November 16, 1931, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Meliton Sanchez and Eulalia (Herrera) Sanchez. On April 15, 1950, she married James Taylor Wolfe, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage until his passing on August...
V. Anne Green
Aug 31, 2025
V. Anne Green, age 72, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born April 24, 1953, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Wilbur “Pat” Schultz and June Hasler Schultz.
Anne worked at Pine Lawn Manor Nursing Home for 10 years as Activity Director, and at Wal-Mart...
Jo Ann Preston
Aug 30, 2025
Jo Ann Preston, age 88, formerly of Bridgeport, Illinois passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Villages at Oak Ridge in Washington, Indiana. She was born July 21, 1937 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur Martin and Josephine (Longnecker) Martin. She married James Preston Sr. on June 20, 1958, and he preceded her in death on...
Monika Jones
Aug 27, 2025
Monika Jones, age 50, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Vitas Hospice Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. She was born April 16, 1975, in Poland, the daughter of Jozeph M. Przygocki and Jolanta Misztal Berkshire.
Monika was a massage therapist specializing in neuromuscular therapy with pain management massage therapy. She had a vibrant...
Albert "Jerry" Pinkstaff
Aug 26, 2025
Albert “Jerry” Pinkstaff, age 88, of West Salem, Illinois passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Olney, Illinois. He was born August 26, 1937 in Hobart, Indiana, the son of Freeland A. Pinkstaff and Bessie L. Waters. He married Justine Burns on October 20, 1955 and she survives.
Jerry worked in the chemistry department...
Dora H Mullins
Aug 26, 2025
Dora H. Mullins, age 61, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Evansville, Indiana. She was born September 24, 1963, in Bedford, Indiana, the daughter of Bill and Rita Cobb of Lawrenceville, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Tom Hedge.
In her earlier years, Dora dedicated herself to caring...
Coty A. Parson
Aug 24, 2025
Coty A. Parson, age 35, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his home. He was born October 8, 1989, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Tina Falconbury. He married Holly Tweedy on June 5, 2019, and she survives.
Coty enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He enjoyed watching movies with...
Leo Ray Tewell
Aug 20, 2025
Leo Ray Tewell, age 70, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital. He was born October 21, 1954 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Palmer Tewell and Aletha Wimberly Tewell. He married Anna Ryder on December 22, 1973, and she survives.
Leo worked in the oil field for Smith Drilling...
