Obituary Listing

Jul 13, 2025

Hayward Seber, born on May 15, 1947, and passed away on July 13, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, he leaves behind a legacy of love, leadership, and laughter that will live on through all who knew him.

He was the devoted husband of Cynthia Sue Seber for 59 years, proud father of Tom...

Jul 13, 2025

Karen Lynn Pierson, age 82, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.  She was born on October 27, 1942 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph Jack Becker and Lucille (VanCleve) Becker.  She married William “Bill” Pierson on July 6, 1963, and he preceded her in death.

Jul 11, 2025

Debra “Debbie” Kay Lynch, age 63, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at her home.  She was born on June 19, 1962 in Washington, Indiana, the daughter of William Edward Lamb and Judith “Judy” Campbell Lamb.  She married Randall “Randy” Lynch on February 27, 1988 and he survives.

Debbie was a claims adjuster...

Jul 3, 2025

John W. Dolman, Jr., age 69, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on July 3, 2025 at his home.  He was born on May 6, 1956 in Lawrenceville, Illinois the son of John W. Dolman and Urma (Alford) Shidler.

John was a truck driver for many years.  He enjoyed photography and watching professional baseball games.

Preceding...

Jul 1, 2025

Florence Irene Bogert, age 90, of Campbell, California, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at El Camino Health in Los Gatos, California.  She was born on March 22, 1935 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Orville Newell and Edna Moore Newell.  He married Kenneth Donald Bogert and he preceded her in death.

Florence was a member of...

Jun 28, 2025

John S. Lanenga, age 61, of Lawrenceville, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Haven of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Illinois.  He was born September 29, 1963 at Chicago Heights, Illinois, the son of Jacob Lanenga and Pearl L. Jensen.

John was a machine operator at American Lock Co.  He also worked at Lewis Bakery and Rucker’s Wholesale.  John...

Jun 28, 2025

Rex L. Seitzinger, age 85, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Saturday, June 28 2025 at the BridgePointe Health Campus in Vincennes, Indiana.

He was born at the family home near Birds, Illinois December 10, 1939 to George A. and Garnet Lindsay Seitzinger. He had one older sister, Louise. As a child, he attended the Free Methodist Church...

Jun 26, 2025

Roger “Gene” Fiscus, age 75, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Haven of Bridgeport.  He was born on September 19, 1949 in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Roger and Ann Shank Fiscus.  He married Sandra Umfleet on December 21, 1969 and she survives.

Gene worked as a meat cutter at Red and...

Jun 23, 2025

Cecil L. McKeighen, age 98, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at The Haven of Bridgeport.  She was born on November 20, 1926 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Frank Rushing and Maude Lee Eagle Rushing.

Cecil worked for the City of Lawrenceville Water Department for 18 years and the dry cleaners in...

Jun 21, 2025

Robert M. James, age 39, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Carle Foundation in Champaign, Illinois.  He was born on February 17, 1986 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Robert Gulley and Marcia (Phillip) James Wilson.

Robert worked in construction, the Ford Sawmill, horticulture, and landscaping.  He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting,...

Jun 21, 2025

Robert Eric Cloys, age 85, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at his home.  He was born on April 27, 1940 in Union City, Tennessee, the son of Lexie Cloys and Motye Garrett. He married Judy Walton Kelly on October 24, 1992 and she survives.

Robert worked at Johnson Control as a purchasing...

Jun 20, 2025

John Dale Malone, age 62, of Bridgeport, Illinois passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Haven of Bridgeport.  He was born on June 23, 1962 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Stephen Malone and Betty Thompson Malone.

John worked at Roadmaster and Alvin’s Sanitation.  He enjoyed yardwork, watching WWE wrestling, and spending time with his family,...

Jun 16, 2025

Marjorie Hazel Shinkle, age 87, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at her home.  She was born September 7, 1937, in Caldwell, Kansas, the daughter of Thomas Woodrow Hudson and Kaleta Fern LaLicker Hudson.  She married Burl J. Shinkle on September 6, 1958, and he survives.

Marjorie was a 1959 graduate of Asbury College...

Jun 12, 2025

Jill Anne (Wilson) Deckard, age 56, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri.  She was born July 17, 1968 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Wilmer L. “Porky” Wilson and Mary Crouch Wilson.

Jill worked at United Healthcare as a COB Investigator.  She was a member of Central Christian Church where...

Jun 10, 2025

Fred J. Noegel, age 81, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his residence.  He was born October 25, 1943 in Georgia.

Fred worked in Maintenance in a Florida hotel and was a Florida firefighter.  He enjoyed building bird houses, gardening, watching WWE and Roller Derby.

Preceding Fred in death was one...

Jun 8, 2025

Karl Stanton Koertge, age 81, of Chauncey, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his home.  Karl was born November 20, 1943, in Olney, Illinois to parents, Forrest Jackson Koertge and Carmen (Paddick) Koertge.  He married Lynda (Conover) Koertge on October 25, 1963.

Karl’s grade school teacher always thought he would be a doctor or a...

Jun 6, 2025

Denise Dickerson, age 71, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Friday June 06, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born November 12, 1953 in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Conover) Watson. She married James “Jim” Dickerson on December 23, 1971, and he survives.

Denise was an educator for over 30 years....

Jun 2, 2025

Carlion M. Snyder, age 84, of Allendale, Illinois, passed away June 2, 2025 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.  She was born December 20, 1940 in Bridgeport, Illinois, the daughter of John Paul Doss and Elsie Marie Brinkman.  She married James S. Snyder April 2, 1966 and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2017....

May 31, 2025

Larry B. Leighty, 85, of La Rose Illinois, died on May 31, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 22, 1939 in Allendale, Illinois, to the late Kenneth and Virginia (Keplinger) Leighty. He married Shirley B. Hisele in Pontiac, Illinois on April 24, 1965. Shirley preceded him in death on December 18, 2017.

Larry graduated...

May 31, 2025

Robert A. Price, age 90, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Aperion Care in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born March 6, 1935 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Russell and Wanda Price.

Robert was an electrician for Tracy Electric in Lawrenceville for over 30 years. He loved hiking at Red Hills State Park,...