All Obituaries

James R. "Jim" Wells, Jr., 69 of Virden, Illinois passed away Monday March 29, 2021 while surrounded by family at his daughter's residence.   Jim was born on May 2, 1951 in Springfield, IL, son of James R. And Leona (Devlin) Wells Sr.  He joined the Army in 1968 and served in Germany and Vietnam.  He later worked in the trucking and service industries throughout his life.  Surviving Jim are his daughters, Jamie L. (David) Rhodë of Pleasant Hill,...

Brenda Sue (Reavis) Rathgeber, 76, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, March 19, at her home.   She was born January 25, 1945, in Eldred, to Delbert “Buck” and Alfreda (Shafer) Reavis.  She married Fred Rathgeber, October 9, 1963 in Rockbridge, and he survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Michelle (Tony) Rathgeber of Jacksonville and Marcia (Curt) Borcky of Greenfield, four grandchildren, Justin (Talisa) Bowen, Kimberly (Jose) Aviles, Cassie and Layne Borcky,...

Lois Eileen Tuey, 84, of Springfield, died on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital. Lois was born March 18, 1936, in Greenfield, IL, the daughter of Clarence H. and Mary M. Elliott Tuey. She graduated from Greenfield High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Passavant School of Nursing. Lois went on to receive her Masters of Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Florida. She was employed as a psychiatric nurse in CT, NC, and the Jacksonville Developmental...

Kelly Ann (Roderfeld) Hall, 59 of Greenfield passed away, Saturday, March 6, at her home.  She was born January 15, 1962 in Alton, to Glennon and Mae (Lanham) Roderfeld.  She married Ronald “Ronnie” Hall, June 6, 1998 in Greenfield, and he survives.  Also surviving are two daughters, Aloysie (Bobby) West and Elaine Dixon, a son Donald (Donna) Dixon, and a step-daughter, Jennifer (Jim) Witt, ten grandchildren, sisters, Betty (Glenn) Gill, Glenda Roberts, Marilyn...

Darrold Dean Jouett, 84, of Wood River, died Thursday, February 18, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born May 9, 1936 in Fayette, IL., the youngest child of Leslie and Helen (McGregor) Jouett. He married Donna Joan Estler, March 3, 1956, and she preceded him in death on July 28, 2011.  Surviving are two sons, Dennis (Cindy) Jouett of Jerseyville, and Doug (Marta) Jouett of San Antonio, TX, one daughter, Lori (Bo) Kratschmer of Edwardsville, six grandchildren,...

Donald E. Ballard, 76, of rural Carrollton, died Saturday, February 13, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.  He was born June 20, 1944, in Carrollton, to Thomas and Elizabeth (Knisley) Ballard. Surviving are two sons, Jake, of Springfield, and Jonas, of Greenfield, two grandsons, Camryn and Lane, of Greenfield, two sisters, Eva (Lewis) McClenning of White Hall, and Linda (Gary) Motley of Hettick, two brothers, Larry Jo, and Kirby (Peggy), both of Carrollton and several nieces...

Margaret May Henson, 78, of Greenfield, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.  She was born September 27, 1942 to John  and Virginia (Garrison) Parker.  She married Ralph E. Henson, December 21, 1956, in Holly Springs, MS., and together they shared over 61 years.  He preceded her in death March 29, 2018 Surviving is one son, Randall Eugene (Julie) Henson of Greenfield, five daughters, Sandra Kay (Mick) Pembrook of Greenfield, Michelle...

Frances E. “Betty” Martin, 76, of Springfield, died Friday, February 5, at Memorial Medical in Springfield.  She was born, August 2, 1944, the only child of Floyd W. and Helen (Cooley) Wilton.  She married Gerald T Martin in 1965, and they were later divorced. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher Martin and Heather Dorsey, of Springfield, her companion, James McKlane, and several cousins. Ms. Martin graduated from Greenfield High School and...

Jeffrey Jay Williams, 58, of Brighton, and formerly of Greenfield, died Tuesday, February 2, at Jerseyville Hospital.  He was born October 6, 1962, in Jacksonville, to Charles “Bud” and Mary Williams, and his mother survives. He married Sandy Scott, and they later divorced. Also surviving are two daughters, Morgan Williams of Brighton, and Courtney (Jared) Gueldener of Moro, a grandson, Benjamin Williams of Brighton, two sisters, Diana (Steve) Schirz of Greenfield, twin...

Laura Marlene (Costello) Meneley, 85, of Greenfield Illinois, passed to her eternal life on January 23, at her home surrounded by family. Born September 8th, 1935 to Raymond and Christine (Greene) Costello. She was fifth of twelve children. She graduated from Greenfield High School in 1955 and married the love of her life, Harold Meneley on August 21, 1955. Laura followed her husband throughout his 20-year Army career, living in Kansas, Arizona and Germany, before settling in Greenfield....