All Obituaries

Janice Franklin Sloan, of Danville, passed away on January 15, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old. She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, James Joseph (“JJ”) Sloan, and by their six children: Suzanne (Morey-Sloan); Colleen (Jones), Michael, Gregory, Thomas, and Patricia; as well as her three sisters: Barbara Franklin and Phyllis Bloome, both of Morrisonville, and Kay Franklin, of Estes Park, Colorado. She is also survived by 8 beloved...

Edward Wallace, 50, of Sorento, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Hillsboro Area Hospital. Ed was born July 14, 1971 in Greenville, the son of Larry D. and Ruby (Miller) Wallace.  He graduated from Greenville High School with the Class of 1989, and went on to proudly serve our country in the United States Marine Corps.  Upon his honorable discharge, Ed earned his bachelor’s degree, and then re-enlisted with the Army National Guard, where he was...

Carl Robert ‘Bob’ Lindberg, 79, of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his home.   Bob was born July 4, 1942, in Palatine, IL the son of Carl A. and Alma (Kinsey) Lindberg. He obtained his MBA from DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Since 1987, he has worked for Fayco Enterprises, in Vandalia, as their Executive Director and has given a lifetime of service to the field of vocational rehabilitation.   On August 15, 1964, Bob married Colleen S....

Kenneth A. Rosenthal, 95, of Morrisonville, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Carriage Crossing in Taylorville. Kenny was born September 6, 1926 in Edwardsville, the son of the late Arthur and Edna (Johnson) Rosenthal.  He moved to the Morrisonville area in 1936, and had lived there ever since.  Kenny graduated Valedictorian from Morrisonville High School in 1944.  He was an avid participant in school sports and activities, starring in basketball,...

Melvin A. Varner, 78, of Hillsboro, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Melvin was born November 26, 1943, in Hillsboro, the son of Alvin Andrew and Lora (Ingles) Varner.  He lived north of Sorento, on the Varner farm, with his parents, where he helped his father farm, until they moved to Litchfield. After moving, Melvin worked for the garage in Litchfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Ronald Lee...

Robert Huston McQueen, 69, of Morrisonville, passed away at 4:55 a.m. on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Robert was born July 6, 1952 in South Bend, IN, the son of the late Theodore and Helen (McNay) McQueen.  While in 4th grade, the family moved to Quincy, eventually settling on a farm in Payson.  Robert worked the farm and for other farmers throughout high school to help support his mother and siblings.  He graduated from Payson-Seymour High...

Richard E. ‘Bud’ Bradley, 88, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at SSM Health Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.   Bud was born October 3, 1933, in Quincy, Illinois to Ellis Eugene and Cleola (Brock) Bradley. He proudly served our country, in the United States Navy, from 1956-1962. He married Theresa Herman on June 26, 1999, at the First United Methodist Church in Greenville, Illinois and they had enjoyed 22 years of...

Alice Mildred Campbell, 76, of Sorento, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at her residence.   Alice was born June 28, 1945, in Breese, Illinois to Leo and Henrietta Mary (Hermling) Kuhl. She married her soulmate Richard James Campbell, in New Douglas, Illinois on October 16, 1965.   She worked at the Roller Derby, Brown Shoe Factory, and Olin, but she spent most of her life as a stay home mom, always being there for her children and grandchildren. Alice was a devoted...

Jeffrey Wayne Green, Sr., 60, of Litchfield, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 24, 2021 at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Jeff entered this world on November 17, 1961 in Litchfield, the son of James and Rosalie (Horner) Green.  He was raised in Sorento, and graduated from Greenville High School in 1980.  He married the love of his life, Leota R. Burris, on December 17, 1983 in Sorento. Jeff was a “Jack of All Trades”, having several jobs...

Mary Louise Himstedt, 95, of Morrisonville, passed away at 10:51 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Taylorville Care Center. Mary was born June 22, 1926 in Morrisonville, the daughter of Albert and Juanita (Malsbury) Dunkirk.  She married Leonard O. Himstedt on December 19, 1948 at the Shiloh Methodist Church in rural Morrisonville. Together, they shared 45 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1994.   She was also preceded in death by her parents; siblings,...