All Obituaries

Irene L. Washburn 97 of Hillsboro passed away Sept 21, 2020 at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylor Springs. She was born on May 28, 1923 in Walshville IL to Frank and Erma Lindley Green; she grew up in the Woodsboro neighborhood attending a one room school until 8th grade, then attending Hillsboro High School graduating in 1940. She was active in the 4-H from the time she was 8 years old, showing farm animals and her horse sambo. She was an accomplished seamstress and won 4...

Gary Lane Courtney, 77, of Raymond, Illinois, passed away at 3:33pm Friday, September 11, 2020 at his daughters home in Litchfield. He was born on February 4, 1943 in Paducah to Avery and Irene (Barclay) Courtney. Gary worked as a truck driver for Smith Distributors in Raymond and had served in the United States Army. He was of the Baptist faith. Gary is survived by his wife, Karen Kaminski Courtney of Raymond; four daughters, Jessica Cloe of Bethalto, Illinois, Kari...

Andrea Kathryn "Kathy" (Kappel) Pennock Summers, age 72, of Raymond, Passed away at her home. On September 4th She was born June 17, 1948, in Alton, the daughter of Adrian and Doris (Talkington) Kappel. She married Arnold Pennock and later married Dale R. Summers on September 5, 2001. She had worked and managed the Spring Air Café and later owned and operated the White Cottage Café in Raymond. Kathy took an active part in her community; she was currently serving...

Donald Groetecke 70 of Taylor Springs passed away Sept 2, 2020. He was born Jan 16, 1950 in East St Louis to Harry and Jean Groetecke. He worked at Olin Brass in Alton as an industrial electrician. He was a member of the United Steelworkers of America and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He Married Joann Goleaner and she survives. He is survived by four sons Donnie, Ronnie, Michael and Aaron Groetecke, five grandchildren and one brother Roderick Groetecke. He was...

Gregory "Greg" Len Moore, age 67, of Springfield, died at 3:52.m., September 1, 2020, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL Friends may call from 3 until 5pm Saturday September 5, at the Farmersville United Methodist Church in Farmersville, family and friends will hold a sharing of memories service at 5:00pm. Burial will be held at a later date in Rovey Cemetery near Farmersville. Greg was born in Litchfield, on November 14, 1952, the son of Harry W. and Margurette...

August 22, 2020 Farmersville, IL   Roberta Aileen Rovey, age 94, of Farmersville, died at 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville   Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday August 26, 2020, from 5pm. to 7pm at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Farmersville. Private Family Funeral services will be held at 10a.m. on Thursday Aug 27, 2020 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Farmersville. Burial will be at Rovey Cemetery,...

One of the first superstars of television, Mary Hartline Donahue of Hillsboro died at her home in Hillsboro on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. Mrs. Donahue was born on Oct. 29, 1927, the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Crowder) Hartline. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1945 where she was a cheerleader for four years and a trumpet player in the band. From the time she was grade school age, her dream was to be a band leader. After graduation, she spent a year in Chicago modeling, taking...

Dawn A. Simonton 58 of Nokomis passed away Tuesday Aug. 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born Nov 3, 1961 in Hillsboro to Charles “Charlie’ and Laura (Reed) Simonton. She was a CNA at local Nursing Homes. She attended 1st Baptist Church in Nokomis. She is survived by her Fiancée Michael McKerrow of Nokomis, one son Tobi (Dawn) Simonton of Nokomis, one daughter Heather Jett of Quincy, 6 grandchildren two brothers Danny Robinson and Cory Johnson. She was preceded in...

Gilbert E. Merkel 82 of Hillsboro, formerly of Harvel, passed away August 10, 2020 at Hillsboro Area Hospital. He was born February 9, 1938 in Centralia, Illinois to Gilbert E. and Flossie (Wilkerson) Merkel. He was a graduate of Nokomis High School in 1957. He was a truck driver for over 32 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic and Engine Mechanic and was stationed at Clark Air Force base in the Philippines. He was a member of the Raymond, Harvel and Witt...

Joseph Frederick Boucher, age 70, of Hillsboro Illinois formally of Litchfield passed away August 9 2020 at Hillsboro Nursing and Rehab. He was born March 21, 1950 in Hillsboro. He was the son of Joseph H. Jr. and Reta Brown Boucher. Joe graduated from Litchfield High School in 1968 and then served in the Illinois National Guard. He married Paula Walker on January 20, 1970 and later divorced. Joe was an avid animal lover. His specialty was raising and showing horses. He was a member of the...