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Sharon Earnst
May 8, 2017
Sharon B. Earnst, 73, of Sumner, Illinois passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born February 7, 1944 in Brushy, Missouri, the daughter of Irvin and Goldie (Woods) Chitwood. She married John J. Earnst on June 3, 1960 and he preceded her in death on April 29, 1988. Sharon was a CNA...

Donald L. Livesay
May 8, 2017
Donald L. Livesay, 59, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 15, 1957, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Hugh E. and Gladys LaVonne (Sheldon) Livesay. Donald was a construction pipefitter and a member of the Pleasant Ridge Christian Church. Preceding him in death were his father and one sister, Joan...
Mary Kathryn Benefiel
Apr 29, 2017
Mary Kathryn Benefiel died at her home in Champaign on Saturday, April 29th, after a long illness. Mary K. was born December 7, 1931 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of William Glenn and Marjorie Jessie (Gray) Smith. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Glenna Evelyn Smith and Margaret Ann Whitmer, as well as her parents. Mary K. grew...
Linda Marie Koester
Apr 26, 2017
Linda Marie Koester, 69, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 26, 1947 in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Arthur and Irma Jean (Milligan) Woodburn. She was married to Terry Koester and he survives. Linda was an insurance purchasing agent for 23 years. Preceding her in death were her parents...
Donna Barrett
Apr 21, 2017
Donna Barrett, age 84, of Sumner, Illinois passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born March 6, 1933 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Beulah (Crouch) Howe. She married Don Barrett on December 27, 1975 and he survives. Donna worked with physically and mentally handicapped adults at Pine Lawn....
Doris I. Withiem
Apr 20, 2017
Doris I. Withiem, age 71, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on May 22, 1945 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Henry Arthur and Nona (Doss) Mann. She married Harold Eugene Withiem and he preceded her in death. Doris was a homemaker. She loved to play...

Jason E. Young
Apr 19, 2017
Jason Eric ‘Doc' Young, 42, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born August 2, 1974 in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of Daniel B. and Gloria (Rangel) Young. Jason studied broadcasting at Wabash Valley College and was a disc jockey at WAKO Radio until seven years ago. He...
Martin G. Hale
Apr 19, 2017
Martin G. Hale, 57, of Summerville, South Carolina passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1959 in Tacoma, Washington, the son of Daniel and Leona (Scriven) Hale. Martin was an inventory specialists for RGIS in Summerville, South Carolina. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Ronald G. Hale. Survivors include...
Victor L. Harrington, Sr.
Apr 17, 2017
Victor L. Harrington, Sr., 76, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 13, 1940 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of William Tommy, Sr. and Frances Agnes (Richards) Harrington. He worked at the Vincennes Paper Mill and was a commercial fisherman. Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Michael...
Charlene Bach
Apr 14, 2017
Charlene Bach, 81, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at the Lodge of the Wabash in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born September 3, 1935 in Bridgeport, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond and Agnes (Leighty) Moore. She married Ronald E. Stevenson, Sr. on June 12, 1952 and he preceded her in death on June 18, 1963. They were...
Wanda Jean Litherland
Apr 11, 2017
Wanda Jean Litherland (1925-2017) Wanda Jean Litherland, 92, of St. Francisville, Illinois passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at her winter residence in Tavares, Florida. Her unexpected death resulted from a fall while she was recovering from recent foot surgery. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents John...
Jewell Rakowiecki
Apr 10, 2017
Jewell Rakowiecki, 63, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at Carle Clinic. She was born on October 29, 1953, the daughter of Norman and Colleen (Lucas) Maugh. Jewell was a CNA at the United Methodist Village-Main Campus. Preceding her in death were her parents and two sisters, Laquetta Weaver and Denise Maugh. Survivors include one daughter, Paula...
Edith Alene Vangilder
Apr 7, 2017
Edith Alene VanGilder, 99, formerly of rural Flat Rock, passed away peacefully on April 7th, 2017 at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur, IL with family at her side. She was an inspiration to many with a ready smile, positive attitude, independence, class, and zest for living. Alene's presence always made a statement, whether in her home or in public. She...
Doris E. Stevenson
Apr 5, 2017
Doris E. Stevenson, 97, of Lawrenceville, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She is enjoying a reunion with her father, mother, and sister, and to meet the savior that she served for many years. She was born on June 17, 1919 in Crawford County, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert F. and Minnie (Mickey) Stevenson....
James S. Snyder
Apr 4, 2017
James ‘Jim' Sherman Snyder, 77, of St. Francisville, Illinois passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Fayette County, Illinois on March 13, 1940, the son of Bryan and Nioma (Swofford) Snyder. He moved to Olney, Illinois in 1963 and married Carlion Doss on April 2, 1966. Jim worked at the Shoe Factory in...
Sharon J. Bell
Apr 3, 2017
Sharon J. Bell, 73, of Sumner, Illinois passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born October 10, 1943 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Leon and Helen (Weaver) Motor. She married Charles W. Bell, Sr. on October 9, 1966 and he survives. Sharon worked at Subway and was an Avon dealer. She enjoyed being...
James J. Goodrich
Mar 31, 2017
James J. Goodrich, age 72, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on June 1, 1944 at 14th and Charles Street in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the youngest of six children. His parents were Loren and Zora M. (Allen) Goodrich. James was a retired tool and die maker...
Cheryl Lynn Earnst
Mar 31, 2017
Cheryl Lynn Earnst, age 57, of rural Sumner, Illinois died Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital. She was born July 21, 1959 in Columbia City, Indiana, the daughter of Richard Dean Michael and Sharon Louise Hapner Michael. She married Roger Earnst on September 10, 1977, and he survives. Cheryl worked at Golden Rule Insurance Co. for...
Marilyn A. Satterfield
Mar 25, 2017
Marilyn A. Satterfield, age 74, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born July 15, 1942 in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Arvel and Sarah (Lisman) Ferguson. She married Robert A. Satterfield on October 27, 1962 and he survives. Marilyn worked at Golden Rule Insurance for 47 years...
Alta L. Wilson
Mar 16, 2017
Alta L. Wilson, 79, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her residence. She was born September 18, 1937 in Sparta, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Ethel (Jones) Huettel. Alta retired from Kirkland Air Force Base in 1988, where she was a computer operator. She was a member of the Valley Lutheran Church in Los Lunas,...
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