All Obituaries

Edna Emma Nora Benning , age 101, of Raymond passed away March 25, 2020 at Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro surrounded by her family.    Edna was born June 3, 1918 in Rountree, the daughter of Albert and Mary Gerhards Keiser. She married Frank William Benning on June 21, 1936 and he preceded her in death on March 8, 2008.    Mrs. Benning was a farm wife and homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Harvel and a member of the Ladies Aid...

  Carl L. Burval 72 of Litchfield passed away March 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born Jan. 1, 1948 in Elgin IL to Frank and Gladys (Osborn) Burval. He was a graduate of Maine West High School in Des Plaines IL. He was a minister and Hospice Clergy, He was an Executive Director for the Association of Christian Truckers in Brownstown IL and past coordinator of 4, Midwestern states with Gospel Crusade Ministerial Fellowship Christian Retreat in Bradenton FL. He married Grace...

Gladys Mae Dixon Smith, formerly of Springfield passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Hillsboro Rehabilitation Healthcare Center. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Hough & Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro are in charge of arrangements.

Alvin Joseph “Cookie” Seelbach, age 77, of Breese (formerly of Farmersville), passed away Thursday morning, March 19, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. He was born July 2, 1942 in Litchfield, IL the son of the late Alvin and Gertrude (Murphy) Seelbach. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Delores (Stottler) Seelbach, whom he married on October 10, 1964 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Farmersville, IL and who died on January...

David M. Benning of Raymond passed away March 14 2020 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL.  He was born July 3, 1947 in Hillsboro IL, the son of Louis Martin and Emma Iona Hudson Benning.    Dave has been in business for over 43 years starting out as Daves Lawn and Garden, a small store front business located in Raymond. He later expanded to Daves True Value and Benning Distributing, a Grasshopper Mower Distribution Company. He also    He served in the...

Louise Rudis 86 of Hillsboro passed away March 13, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1933 in Collinsville IL to Arthur and Stella (Frye) Smith. She was a graduate of Collinsville High School. She was of the Catholic faith. She worked in insurance for many years at Tosetti and Associates and Bruce Webb insurance. She loved spending time with her family, listening to music, doing crafts and knitting and donating various items to help others. She married Roland Rudis on Oct. 20,...

Deanna Lynn Roberts 43 passed away March 12, 2020. She was born Nov. 9, 1976 In Litchfield IL to Dennis and Roberta Roberts. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Litchfield. She loved to sing and draw. She is survived by her parents, one son Gavyn Roberts, two sisters Denise (Jerry) Young and Angie (Travis) Tefteller, Nephews Devin (Kara) Tefteller and Dalton Tefteller, niece Taylor Brown, great nieces Brynlee and Everly Tefteller and several cousins. Private family burial was held...

Carolyn Jean Smith 86 of Litchfield passed away March 8, 2020 at her residence. She was born Nov. 14 1933 in San Antonio TX, to H.C. and Clarice (Gallatin) Brooks. She was a family caregiver, and enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church. She is survived by three sons William “Bill” (Karla) Smith of Litchfield, Douglas (Michelle Powers) Smith of Waggoner and Dennis (Melissa) Smith of Waggoner, 8...

David Anderson 57 of Nokomis passed away March 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 24, 1962 in Chaffee Missouri to William Anderson and Nancy Allen Herpstreith. He was a roofer in construction. He is survived by one daughter Misty Carter of Collinsville and two sons David (Tanya) Anderson of Collinsville and David Anderson of Witt  and 5 grandchildren and one on the way. He is survived by siblings Denise (Rodger) Buske of TX., Rebecca Goughenour of  Mt. Olive IL., Nancy...

Rosemary T. Martin, age 92, lifelong resident of Farmersville passed away February 13, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield surrounded by her family.    Rosemary was born January 28, 1928 in Farmersville, the daughter of Ralph and Mary Millburg Brown. She married Kenneth L Martin on February 18, 1950 and he preceded her in death on June 13, 1975.    Rosemary was a farm wife and homemaker. She also worked 10 years for the state of Illinois. She was a member...