Laverne ‘Midge’ Craig
Mar 25, 2024
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...
Wendell Weger Steffey
Mar 24, 2024
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...
Emmalou (Brian) Ruehrschneck
Mar 21, 2024
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...
Terrance 'Terry' L. Kiefer
Mar 18, 2024
Terrance ‘Terry’ L. Kiefer, age 66, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Willow Manor in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on May 20, 1957 in Huntingburg, Indiana, the son of Roman G. and Cicilia (Meyer) Kiefer. He married Stella (Plevriti) Conover on December 12, 2012, and she survives.
Terry grew up in...
James L. Horn, Jr.
Mar 14, 2024
James L. Horn, Jr., age 68, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on June 03, 1955 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of James L., Sr. and Barbara (Riddle) Horn. He married Donna Lynch 50 years ago on January 19, 1974, and she survives.
...
Marjorie J. Fisher
Mar 12, 2024
Marjorie J. Fisher, age 96, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Oak Village Health Care Center in Oaktown, Indiana. She was born on August 16, 1927 in Manhattan, New York, the daughter of John and Mary V. (Talley) Clarke. She married Elmer Milton Fisher on October 13, 1945, and he preceded her in death...
William E. Fahr, Sr.
Mar 12, 2024
William E. Fahr, Sr., age 92, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on January 29, 1932 in Hamburg, New York, the son of Elmer Henry and Florence (Meinke) Fahr. He married Peggy Lou (Sweeten) Gard on February 20, 1959, and she preceded him in...
Julia Margaret Rooney Ladner
Mar 7, 2024
Julia Margaret Rooney Ladner died peacefully at her home on March 7, 2024 at age 94. Her life encompassed many roles, including student, spouse, mother, teacher, grandmother, and philanthropist. The second child of Mary Frances Loftus and Michael Andrew Rooney, her best friend in life was her sister, Mary Kathryn Kunkel, who preceded her in death in December 2020....
Brenda Joyce Foster
Mar 5, 2024
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...
Mary E Schultz
Mar 3, 2024
Mary E. Schultz, age 88, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 03, 2024 at Willow Manor in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on March 18, 1935 in Greencastle, Indiana, the daughter of Owen Doyle and Marge (Rumley) McCullough. She married Russell Gale ‘Putt’ Schultz on September 24, 1952, and he preceded her in death on November 25,...
Mary Kathryn Tucker
Feb 26, 2024
Mary Kathryn Tucker, age 80, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on March 08, 1943 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Leo Thomas and Mary (Martin) Fulton. She married James Tucker on May 15, 1970, and he preceded her in death on April 13,...
Leroy Clyde Paine
Feb 21, 2024
LeRoy Clyde Paine, age 79, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his residence. He was born on June 22, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Louis Clyde and Laura Jaunita (Fields) Paine.
LeRoy was a planner and engineer in the aviation industry for 40 plus...
Doris "Jeanne" Spidel
Feb 19, 2024
Doris “Jeanne” (Sandlin) Spidel of Saint Francisville, Illinois was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 19, 2024.
She was born on July 31, 1926, to Stanley and Raida (Easterday) Sandlin in Saint Francisville, Illinois. Jeanne had a younger sister Mary Nanette Bangert. She moved to Millstadt, Illinois, when she was...
Lillian V. Greenlee
Feb 15, 2024
Lillian V. Greenlee, age 100, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Bridgepointe Health Campus in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on March 03, 1923 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Hollie Homer and Lena Caroline (Gebert) Shook. She married Donald C. Greenlee on May 11, 1940, and he preceded her in death on May...
Bryan Joe Blevins
Feb 15, 2024
Bryan Joe Blevins, age 54, of Bridgeport, Illinois passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Arrangements are pending at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Illinois.
Betty Lou Wells
Feb 14, 2024
Betty Lou Wells, age 88, of Vincennes, Indiana, formerly of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her residence. She was born on August 16, 1935 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Roy M. and Mildred (Miller) Jerrell. She married Merle R. Wells, Sr. on June 18, 1954, and he preceded her in death on...
Larry W. Benson Ii
Feb 9, 2024
Larry W. Benson II, age 58, of rural Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 09, 2024 at his residence. He was born May 27, 1965 in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Larry W. Benson and Shirley Cooper Benson.
Larry was a lifelong farmer. He served on the advisory board for the Russell-Allison Embarras Levee District. He enjoyed...
Clyde Lewis Mcneil
Feb 8, 2024
Clyde Lewis McNeil, age 74, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 08, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on July 08, 1949 in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Clyde Homer and Mary Elizabeth (Stone) McNeil. He married Janet Kay Liddle on July 26, 1970, and she survives.
Clyde was...
Ruthie 'Ruth' A. Boldrey
Feb 5, 2024
Ruthie A. Boldrey, age 84, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 05, 2024 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. She was born on July 05, 1939 in Lukin Township, Illinois, the daughter of Edward G. and Cleta (Dorney) Bass.
Ruth graduated from Bridgeport Township High School in 1957. She...
David E. Hammel
Feb 2, 2024
David E. Hammel, age 64, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 02, 2024 at home following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was the son of Otis and Janice (Bundy) Hammel. He married Jean James in July of 1985, and she survives.
Dave worked hard in the lawn care business for many years. He was...
