Ruth Ann (Highfill) Hoyt, 82, of Dow, IL, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2020 at Jersey Community Hospital with her children by her side. Ruth was born to Lloyd and Flossie (Franz) Highfill in Grafton, IL on February 27, 1938. She graduated from Jersey Community High School in 1956 and then soon married Norman Hoyt on June 23, 1956 at Grafton Methodist Church. She was a member of Dow Southern Baptist Church. Her days were filled with gardening, canning, baking, playing the piano,...

Irma D. Lane-Lehr, 90, passed away on September 23, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She was born on April 24, 1930 to Claude & Tabitha (Myers) Starner in Morgan County, IL. Irma married David L. Lane and he passed on July 6, 1996. She later married Vincent Lehr. She was a retired forklift operator at Owens Illinois machine shop and was a home health worker. Irma was a member of Eastland Baptist Church. She is survived by her children: Anita (Larry) Smith of Jerseyville, Debbie...

Dennis L. Freeman, 67, passed away on September 21, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 2, 1953 to Laverne & Charlotte (Wallace) Freeman in Alton. Dennis married Karen Young in 1983 in Newbern. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Grafton and worked at Olin as a forklift operator until 2003. Dennis had a passion for duck hunting, fishing, camping, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife: Karen Freeman of Fieldon; his children: Jim (Tory)...

Janet G. Gilworth, 83, passed away on September 7, 2020 in Jerseyville. She was born on March 4, 1937 to Lawrence & Marjorie (Harmon) Morrison on the family farm in Fieldon. Janet married Richard W. Gilworth on October 10, 1959 at Fieldon United Church of Christ. She was a computer operator for Laclede Steel for 46 years. Janet was a member of the Jersey County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee and the Fieldon United Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband: Richard W....

  Oliver Wessel, Jr., 80, passed away on September 5, 2020 in Springfield. He was born on January 6, 1940 to Oliver Wessel, Sr. & Mildred (Frazier) Wessel in St. Louis, Mo. He was a farmer and a US Army veteran. He married Katherine Devening on November 11, 1967 in Fieldon. He is survived by his wife: Katherine Wessel of Rockbridge; his children: Shelly Wessel of Rockbridge, Sherry (Jeff) Vanost of Jerseyville, Kelly Beeman (companion: James Huff) of Fieldon, and Terry Wessel...

Carol Sandberg, 78, passed away on September 6, 2020 at Jerseyville Manor. She was born on June 4, 1942 to Llyod Arthur “Jube” & Mildred Elizabeth Ann (Smith) Perdun. She was a hostess at the Ramada Inn and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jerseyville. She is survived by her daughters: Sandra Sandberg of Jerseyville and Suzanne (Brad Coughlin) Sandberg of Jerseyville; her granddaughters: Kayla Bray and companion Chris Hackworth and Kelli (Patrick) Bray...

Dimple Mae Burch, 87, passed away on September 7, 2020 in Jerseyville. She was born on October 8, 1932 to Walter & Goldie (Jaynes) White in Carrollton. She married Norman Burch on October 15, 1950 in Arkansas and he later died on June 11, 1991. Dimple was a cook at East Elementary School and shop owner of Dance n Things. She was also a member of Peace United Church of Christ. She is survived by her children: Judy & Jim Woolsey of Jerseyville, Sherry & Sean Hollybee of...

Dennis Ray Tucker, 60, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 27, 1960 to Jessie J. & Audrey (Cavasher) Tucker in Litchfield, IL. He is survived by his siblings: Denise (Gib) Campbell of Jerseyville, Sharon (Herbert, Sr.) Zellers of Allentown, PA, and David Tucker; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Wayne Tucker, Sr. and Ronald J. Tucker, and nephew: Wayne L. Tucker, Jr. A memorial service will be held on...

Ernest Leslie “Barney” Schaaf, 78, passed away on September 4, 2020 in Springfield. He was born on March 30, 1942 to Bert & Alma (Flatt) Schaaf in Jersey County. He was a truck driver and a member of Fieldon Masonic Lodge, Jerseyville Moose, and Fieldon United Church of Christ. Barney is survived by his companion: Katherine Cox of Jerseyville; his daughters: Leslea Stephens and companion Jason Scoggins of Jerseyville and Candice Schaaf of Jerseyville; his grandchildren:...

George Michael Lucas went to be with the Lord and his Ruthie on August 22, 2020. He was born in Palmyra, Mo. and was raised in Navoo, Carlinville, and Springfield, IL. In his lifetime, he pursued many adventures. He proudly served in the US Army Airborne 82nd paratroop unit. Honorably discharged in 1962 and again from the Army National Guard in 1977 and 1985. His career was in helping people from Texaco Gas Stations, Golden Corrals, and always disaster insurance adjusting. His love of...