All Obituaries

George Jesse Witt, 81, of Greenfield, died April 7, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born October 6, 1942, in Trenton, Michigan to Jesse and Alma (Russ) Witt.  He married Betty Roth May 23, 1964, in Jacksonville, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Kenneth Jesse (Heather) Witt of Greenfield, and Mark Daniel Witt of Evansville, Indiana, and one grandson, Grant Kenneth Witt. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Todd Eric Witt, his...

Jacqulyn “Tootie” Baldes, 92, of Greenfield, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Carlinville Area Hospital. She was born December 10, 1931 in Carrollton, to James W. and Edrie Opal (Kessinger) Lane.  She married Lyndell “Cork” Baldes and they later divorced. Surviving are her daughters, Barbara Bailey of Greenfield, Jeannie Donelan of Springfield, Patty (Roger) Fanning and Teresa (Roger) Triplett both of Greenfield, her grandchildren, Gina Suttles, Curtis...

Frederick “Freddy” Rathgeber, 80, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.  He was born March 3, 1944 to Wilbur and Ruby (Huff) Rathgeber in Carrollton, IL. He married Brenda Reavis on October 9, 1963, and she preceded him in death March 19, 2021.  Surviving are two daughters, Michelle (Tony) Rathgeber and Marcia (Curt) Borcky of Greenfield, four grandchildren, Justin (Talisa) Bowen, Kimberly (Jose) Aviles, Cassie Borcky...

Carol A. Ford, of rural Greenfield, left behind the scars of pancreatic cancer and sped heavenward on March 3, 2024. She was born to Thomas and Jeannette Ford in September, 1959.  Carol was preceded in death by her parents, brother Don, and sister Susan. She is survived by brothers David of Peoria, IL., Larry (Julie) of Lebanon, IL. and sister Margi of Roanoke, IL. Also surviving are three nephews, their spouses and children, four nieces, their spouses and children, and many...

Ollie Lee “Bozo” Hamm, 73, of Greenfield, died Monday, February 26, at Liberty Village in Jerseyville.  He was born September 12, 1950, one of fourteen children, to Alexander and Mary (Smith) Hamm.  He married Sherry E. Henson, December 15, 1979, in Greenfield, and she preceded him in death June 9, 2018.  Surviving are his children, Denise (Tim) McCutcheon and Travis Hamm all of Greenfield, his grandsons, Cyrus and Brocke McCutcheon, his siblings, Martha, Helen,...

Marshall Eugene White, 75, of Athensville, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born July 12, 1948, in Scottville to Joseph and Opal (McCann) White.  He married Linda Sue Probst, July 21, 1984, in Athensville, and she preceded him in death April 24, 2001. Surviving are his daughters, Lisa Decker of Greenfield, Teresa (Kevin) Beddingfield and Robin Decker, and his son, Wayne (Amanda) Decker all of Athensville, his grandchildren, Justin...

Paula Kathryn Brandt, 84, of Greenfield went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 4, at Copper Creek in Litchfield. She was born, March 19, 1939, to Ralph and Doris (McAdams) Arter in Jerseyville. She married William Brandt, July 29, 1956, in Jerseyville, and he survives. Surviving are her three children: William “Bill” Brandt of Murrayville, Debra (David) Kirkland of Carlinville, and Sandra Bettis of Roodhouse. Granddaughters, Louann (Brad) Kahrhoff, Tara West, Renee...

Charles Henry Ross, Jr. (Jack) of Greenfield passed away Dec. 22, 2023 at the age of 98 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, IL. He was born in Barr Township on Feb. 15, 1925 to Charles and Inez McGarvey Ross. His childhood on the farm instilled a lifelong passion for farming and the outdoors. After graduating high school, Jack attended Culver Stockton College in Canton, MO. He joined the Navy and served in the Seabees branch from 1945-1947. Charles and Eleanor Watts first...

Garry White, 71, went to be with his Savior and Lord on December 3, 2023 at his home.  Garry was born August 10, 1952 to Harry “Joe” and Cleo (Rimbey) White.  Garry accepted Jesus as his Savior at Fayette Baptist Church.  He faithfully served there as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher.  He married Sherry (Plogger) White on June 24, 1988 and she survives.   They raised their six kids:  Shane (Vicki) White, Toby (Dan) Lorton, Travis (Deanna)...

Robert Lee Nifong, also known as Bob, passed away on November 24, 2023, at the age of 92 in Girard, Illinois. Born on May 18, 1931, in Springfield, Illinois, Bob was a long-standing member and respected figure in his community. Bob had a strong personality and loved engaging in conversations with people. He had a passion for storytelling, especially when he delivered fuel to his cherished customers. In his career, Bob was actively involved in the transportation and sales industries for the...