Joshua James Madison, 47, passed away suddenly on September 25, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1975 in Alton to Gary & Connie (Alexander) Madison. He was a handyman and he would give the shirt off his back to anyone. He loved to tinker with lawn mowers, his truck, and loved video games. His family was his world and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children: Elizabeth Madison of Panama and Scott (Kaylee) Hewlett of Alton; his...

Donald Eugene Rawe, 77, passed away on September 23, 2022 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He was born on August 27, 1945 to Charles Paul & Violet Louise (Long) Rawe in Jacksonville, IL. Donald married Betty D. Blackketter on May 3, 1973 in Jerseyville. Together they shared 43 years of marriage until her death on June 12, 2016. He worked at Olin as a forklift operator for 45 years. Donald loved to deer hunt, fish, the St. Louis Cardinals, playing cards, mushroom hunting, and gardening....

Katherine Louise Fessler, age 74 passed away after a brief illness on September 22, 2022 in Peoria, Illinois. “Kathy” was born in the Alton Memorial Hospital on October 18, 1947. She spent 40 years as an elementary school teacher in Illinois, Missouri, and Texas, retiring in 2009. Kathy attended Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria and was very active with the Grace Quilters, a group of 40 ladies serving the Lord with sewing activities for various service projects, personal...

Troy “Bud” Pace, Jr. passed away on September 19, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 7, 1938 in Stigler, Oklahoma to Troy & Mary “Lucille” (Ridenour) Pace, Sr. He married Lavena “Beany” Bailey on May 7, 1955 in Otterville. He worked at Laclede Steel Mill and was a member of Dow Baptist Church. He is survived by his children: Lavena “Beanie” Smith of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Robin Retting of Las Vegas, Sam Pace of Mount Sterling, Roger Pace...

Howard Austin Leslie Landon, 87, passed away on September 15, 2022 in Jerseyville. He was born on July 17, 1935 to Leslie Austin & Kathleen (Barnes) Landon at the Landon family farm on the south side of Jerseyville. He married Carolyn “Sue” McClary on November 26, 1960 in Jerseyville and together they shared over 60 years of marriage. Howard was the Director of the Tax Department at Abbott Laboratories in Chicago. Sue and Howard returned to Jerseyville in 1992 and established...

Dorothy Groves, 94, passed away on September 3, 2022 in Jerseyville. She was born on March 30, 1928 in Fieldon to Frank O. & Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Wieghardt) Loellke. She married Charles A. Groves on December 11, 1954 and shared 39 years of marriage together until his death. Dorothy was an LPN at Jersey Community Hospital and a member of Kane Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter: Susan (William Louis) Finkes, Jr. of Dow; her grandchildren: Sara (Scott) Hunter, Kyle...

Michael Fabry, 60, passed away on August 31, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 25, 1962 in Chicago to Norman & Dorothy (Bean) Fabry. He was a US Coast Guard veteran. Michael is survived by his children: Adam Fabry, Hannah Fabry, and Erin Fabry; his siblings: Norman “Chip” (Christina) Fabry and Michelle (Jason) Watts; and his former wife: Jennifer Fabry. He is preceded in death by his parents. Per his wishes, he was cremated and no services will be held.  

Bennie D. Morris, 83, of Jerseyville, Illinois passed on to be with Jesus and other family members on the 19th day of August, 2022. He was the son of Elzina L. (Abbott) Morris and Gilbert V. Morris and had four siblings. Bennie married Donna F. (King) Morris on New Year’s Eve, 1960 at the Kane Baptist Church in Kane. She predeceased him on December 14, 2020. Their marriage was blessed with three children; Rhonda (Mark) Wilson, Randall (Amy) Morris, and Rickie (Shirley) Morris. To date...

Roger Charles Smith, Sr., 80, passed away on August 16, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 17, 1942 to Paul T. & Zola E. (Funk) Smith in Hardin. In December of 1954 the family moved to Hamburg where Roger was raised. Roger graduated from Hardin High School. He served in the army from 1964 to 1966, and attained the rank of PFC. Roger married Sharon Troutwine on November 16, 1974 in Kampsville. He was a 50 year member of Local #397 Laborer Union, a 50 year member of...

Robert “Bob” Gene Thiel, 79, passed away on August 13, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born on July 25,1943 to Walter & Estelle (Budt) Thiel in Jerseyville. He married Karen Sue “Susie” Chapman on January 14, 1967 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He graduated from Greenfield High School and was a member of the ROTC. Bob was a farmer, a US National Guard veteran, and a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Bob is survived by his only brother...