All Obituaries

Mary Colette Smith, age 73, died September 3, 2022, in Wheaton, IL where she had lived since 2006. Born March 15, 1949 at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL, to the late Robert T. Smith and Bernadine Cole Smith. She was the granddaughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. K.T. Smith and Mr. & Mrs. George N. Cole, of Greenfield, IL. Colette attended Haley Elementary School in Stickney, IL. While growing up she spent a part of each summer in Greenfield, IL with relatives and attended Camp Miniwanca...

Gary Lee Chapman, 83, of Greenfield passed away on the afternoon of Friday August 19, 2022, at his home. He was born October 18, 1938, in White Hall, the son of Ralph and Irene (Hembrough) Chapman. Gary spent many years living in the care of Lee Raffety; he considered him to be a father figure.  He married Barbara Settles, and together they had four daughters: Deborah, Patricia, Leesa, and Cynthia. They later divorced.  Gary married Vicky Lynn Bossarte on November 10, 1979, and...

Ruth Ann (Brauer) Ficker passed away after a valiant fight, on August 18, 2022, just 4 days shy of her 81st birthday. She was the daughter of Louis and Alma (Oettel) Brauer of Staunton and was married to John Ficker for 100 years. Ruth graduated from Staunton High School and attended Eastern Illinois University, married, had two children and worked for Staunton Memorial Hospital as a laboratory/x-ray secretary before becoming Dr. Lee Johnson’s right hand medical secretary. While...

Father Henry Schmidt, 90, of Carrollton, passed away August 11, 2022 at Jerseyville Manor. He was born September 24, 1931 in Carrollton, and was raised by his father and mother, Henry and Anna (Meyer) Schmidt, along with his five brothers, Fred, Joe, John, Charlie and Bob and his sister, Henrianne on a farm in rural Carrollton. He worked the farm until his graduation from St. Johns Catholic High School in 1949. He then entered the seminary and was ordained a priest in 1957. He has served in...

Anna Mae Lane, 88, of Greenfield, was welcomed into her heavenly home early Sunday morning, August 7th. She was born February 28, 1934, to Henry F. and Ida Mae (Kelley) Stone in Carrollton.  She married Jimmie Lane, December 29, 1954, in Athensville, and he preceded her in death, April 22, 1999. Surviving are her children, Terry Jean, and Jerry Dean, both of Greenfield, grandchildren, J.D. (Heather) Lane of Armstrong, Tabitha (Scott) Barrow of Carrollton, and great-grandchildren,...

Alice Ann Egan (nee Bishop) of Beaverton Oregon, passed away on March 31, 2022. Alice was born on February 29, 1944 at George Field Army AirCorps Hospital in Lawrenceville, Illinois. She married Richard J. Egan on March 11, 1967 in San Mateo, California and he survives. She is also survived by her sons Thomas M. Egan (Kirsten) of Hayward, California and Mark E. Egan of Beaverton, Oregon; and grandsons R.J. and Jake Horstmann and Charles Egan; great grandsons Vash and Kaija Horstmann; a...

Theresa D. (Malaski) Combs, 68, of Greenfield, died Wednesday, July 19, 2022, with her family by her side.  She was born in Carrollton, May 20, 1954, to Francis “Fritz” and Betty Ann (Frye) Malaski.  Surviving is a daughter, Crystal (Charles) Burnett of Catawissa, MO. a son, David Rudolph of Greenfield, four grandchildren, Justin, Jacob, David, and Ava, two great-grandchildren, Sawyor and Sophia, a sister, Carmen (Jay) Trump, and a brother, Joseph (Vicki) Malaski all...

Clarence L. “Chuck” Blanton, 82, of Scottville, passed away, Thursday, June 30, at Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born March 2, 1940 in Ashland, KY. to Clarence A. and Mary A. (Blevins) Blanton.  He married Linda Burton, August 6, 1960 in Hitchens, KY. and she survives. Also surviving are their four sons, Jeff (Rhonda Jo), of Scottville, Richard (Jennifer) of Jacksonville, David (Ann) of Carrollton, and Chris (Brandi) of Jacksonville, Eight...

Harold (Rut) Russell Hillis, 76, of Greenfield, went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2022.  He was born April 10, 1946, in Carrollton, to Russell and Lettie Hillis. He married Nancy Settles, December 4, 1968, and she preceded him in death March 31, 2022. He is survived by sons, Michael Hillis of Greenfield, and Robert Hillis (Jesse) (Tyler and Tatum) of Roodhouse, and grandsons, Peyton Hillis of Alton and Hunter Hillis of Roodhouse, two sisters Sandra Butler (Leo) of Temple, TX and...

Rolland Gregory (Greg) Roth, 71, formerly of Greenfield, IL died on May 6, 2022 at White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on September 16, 1950 to Rolland and Vera (Hennel) Roth.  Surviving are siblings Paul (Denise) of Rockbridge, Patty (Chuck) Roberts of Roodhouse, Myra (Ronnie) Siemer of Wrights, Kevin of Roodhouse, Angela Scott and Janis Walden of Greenfield.  And many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.     He was preceded...