Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Emmons Macey and Steffey Funeral Home
Judith Lee Pinkstaff Petty
Jan 13, 2025
Judith Lee Pinkstaff Petty, age 79, of Flat Rock, Illinois, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on March 23, 1945 in Russell Township, Illinois, the daughter of Odin ‘Catfish’ W. and Laura (Martin) Pinkstaff.
Judy worked for Golden Rule Insurance, Hardee’s in Vincennes,...
Deborah D. Jones-Faris
Jan 11, 2025
Deborah D. Jones-Faris, 66, died Saturday, January 11, 2025 at home. She was born February 4, 1958 in Cumberland, Maryland to Dale F. and Charleine B. Jones, and grew up in Lawrenceville.
Deb attended Lincoln Elementary, Parkview Jr. High, and Lawrenceville High School, graduating in 1976. In 1980, she graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree...
Margaret Ann Stout
Jan 10, 2025
Margaret Ann Stout of Herrin, Illinois died peacefully in her sleep on January 10, 2025 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin, Illinois, but was active in her 96 years of life.
She was born on October 31, 1928 in Lawrence County, Illinois. The daughter of Herbert Albert and Sara (Lumbert) Gilliatt. She married Howard N. Stout on...
Christopher D. "Chris" Winkles
Jan 7, 2025
Christopher Dale “Chris” Winkles, 52, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Tuesday January 7, 2025 at his residence.
He was born February 21, 1972 in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the son of Rogar Winkles and Shirley (Bledsoe) Underwood.
Chris was a graduate of Lawrenceville High School, and a graduate of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. He...
Robert Eugene Hobbs
Jan 6, 2025
Robert Eugene Hobbs, age 77, passed away on January 6, 2025. Born on April 6, 1947, to Delmer and Wanda (Angle) Hobbs. He was a devoted husband to Sheryl Ann Davis, loving father to Lou Ann and Dave Robert Hobbs, and grandfather to Jase Robert Hobbs with whom he had a special bond. Bob and Sheryl were married on...
Michael G. Heim
Jan 5, 2025
Michael G. Heim, 70, of Lawrenceville, Illinois (formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana) passed away Sunday, January 05, 2025 at his farm in Illinois. He was born September 19, 1954 in Mayville, Wisconsin to George A. and Katherine (Belligan) Heim. Michael was married twice, and had other significant love interests.
Preceding him in death were Kathy Heim (Mother of...
Teresa Yarber
Jan 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Yarber, aged 55, on
January 5, 2025. A cherished daughter, cousin, and friend, Teresa touched the hearts of all who knew her with her warmth, compassion, and unwavering kindness.
Teresa shared a deep and special bond with her beloved dog, Lilly, who was...
Gary Richard Speth
Jan 5, 2025
Gary Richard Speth, age 81, of Flat Rock, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January 05, 2024 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on May 19, 1943 in Knox County, Indiana, the son of Otto and Thelma (Delong) Speth. He was married to Rhetta Tapley, and she preceded him in death.
Gary...
James W. Rogge
Jan 3, 2025
James W. Rogge, 85, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 03, 2025 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was born on July 17, 1939 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Carl and Laura (Bailey) Rogge Sr.
James served in the United Sates Air Force. He worked as a Construction Foreman all over...
Valerie C. Goodchild
Jan 1, 2025
Valerie C. Goodchild, age 89, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Stuart S. and Virginia (Nulton) Collins. She married George “Sonny” W. Goodchild on September 11, 1954.
Prior to moving to Illinois in 1997, Valerie worked...
William E. ‘Karen’ Anderson
Jan 1, 2025
William E. ‘Karen’ Anderson, age 63, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, January 01, 2025 at her residence. She was born on June 22, 1961 in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of George Henry and Elizabeth (Theriac) Davis. She was married to Wanda Abel, and she preceded her in death.
Karen was a garbage collector.
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Michael J. Blagrave
Dec 31, 2024
Michael J. Blagrave, age 54, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born on December 10, 1970 in Rantoul, Illinois, the son of Jeffery and Cathy (Compton) Blagrave. He married Lisa Delarosa on August 10, 2024, and she passed away on December 31, 2024.
Mike served his country in the Illinois National...
Lisa Blagrave
Dec 31, 2024
Lisa Blagrave, age 49, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was born on October 12, 1975 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Ismael Delarosa and Sheree (Havill) Mullis. She married Michael J. Blagrave in August of 2024, and he passed away on December 31, 2024.
Lisa was a surgical tech for Lawrence...
Harmon Reece Parrott
Dec 31, 2024
Harmon Reece Parrott, age 95, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Aperion Care in Bridgeport, Illinois. He was born on September 05, 1929 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Veris and Mary (Gray) Parrott.
Harmon served his country in the United States Army, during the Korean War. He was a lifelong...
Bertha Grace Mahrenholz
Dec 29, 2024
Bertha Grace Mahrenholz, age 102, of rural Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Gentle Care Nursing Facility in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on June 26, 1922 in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Jack and Bertha (Henderson) Fortner. She married Glenn H. Mahrenholz on November 02, 1941, and shared 74 years of marriage together.
...James Doyle ‘J.D.’ Miller
Dec 16, 2024
James Doyle ‘J.D.’ Miller, age 52, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana. He was born on June 17, 1972 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Larry N. and Sue (Hunt) Miller.
J.D. served his country in the United States Army, during Desert Storm. He was a pipefitter...
Barbara Ann Parrish
Dec 12, 2024
Barbara Ann Parrish, age 87, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on August 13, 1937 in Tipton County, Tennessee, the daughter of Venoy and Mable (Rhodes) Smith.
Barbara Ann was a gentle soul who radiated southern charm and wit. Everyone was always...
Glendora Lillia Tracy
Dec 11, 2024
Glendora Lillia Tracy, age 82, formerly of Lawrenceville and Robinson, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Casey Rehab and Nursing. She was born on September 24, 1942, in Biloxi, Mississippi, the daughter of Glenn Robert and Josephine Elizabeth (Calderone) Trueblood.
Survivors include three children, Jayel Seitzinger of Palestine, Illinois, Jill (Mike) Farley of Lawrenceville,...
Philip Ray Sharum
Dec 11, 2024
Philip Ray Sharum, age 89, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday,
December 11, 2024 at his residence. He was born on December 04, 1935 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of George W. Sharum and Frank and Beulah Mae (Stevens) O’Brien. He married Sandra ‘Arlene’ Wright on December 09, 1956, and she preceded him in death on...
Donald Ray Lytle
Dec 7, 2024
Donald Ray Lytle, age 86, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 07, 2024 at his residence. He was born on June 27, 1938 in Bridgeport, Illinois, the son of Fred E. and Audrey (Shinkle) Lytle. He married Martha Brunn on July 02, 1960, and she preceded him in death on October 25, 2024.
Don served...
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