Sheila Roberta Scranton, 93, of Macomb passed away at 2:45 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2026 at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb. She was born on September 4, 1932 in Compton, California to Robert Williard and Dorthea Sidwell Gant. She Married Monroe Scranton on October 30, 1949. He passed on July 26, 2004 She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter and son-in-law Debra and Jim ...

Marilyn Reeves age 88, of Tennessee, IL., passed away at 5:14 PM on June 23rd, 2026 at the LaMoine in Macomb. She was born on April 13, 1938 in Colchester, IL. The daughter of Jesse and Gladys Hawkins Porter She married Richard Reeves on October 20th, 1956. He preceded her in death on January 7th, 2010. She is survived by two sons Michael (Karen) Reeves, and Alan Reeves both of Tennessee, IL., 4 grandchildren. Chastity Reeves, Michael Reeves, Rylie Reeves and Taylor (Doug) Burford, 7 great ...

Barbara Ann Woolam lost her 37-year battle with Breast Cancer, June 19, 2026, at 2:25PM surrounded by her husband and daughters, who held her close as she passed from this life. Barbara was an absolute warrior in all things; there was no one tougher. She had a tremendous desire for people to know her story to give hope, because a diagnosis of breast cancer will occur for 1 in 8 women. Of those patients, 20-30% of women diagnosed at early stage will eventually see their disease metastases. At ...

Connie Sears, 65, of Rural Adair passed away at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at her residence. She was born on June 7, 1961 in Canton to Billy and Judith Smith Pettet. She married Lyle Sears on June 21, 2003. He survives. Also surviving are her children, Bobbi (Aaron) Huffines of Havana, Monica Skiles of Rushville, Bradley Miles of Kentucky, David (Laura) Sears, Samantha (Thomas) Schoer and Dean (Schuyler) Sears; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Kearsten, Cynthia, Zachary, Jonathon, ...

Larry Ray Botts passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman, and community leader whose life was defined by hard work, service, and a deep love for his family and community. Larry was born on April 18, 1937, in Hampton, Iowa, to John and Thelma Botts. He attended Hampton High School, where he was active in football, basketball, baseball, and track, earning letters in each sport despite being ...

Shirley Lou Yocum Roudebush, 96, of Rushville, passed away at 6:19 pm on June 12, 2026 at the Rushville Nursing Center. She was born on Friday, October 4, 1929, in Cuba, Illinois, the daughter of the late William “Pete” and Luola Irwin Yocum. On October 25, 1947, she married Robert Lee Roudebush in Galesburg, Illinois. He preceded her in death along with a daughter, Barbara Ann Baker. Survivors include her children: Dana (Beverly) Roudebush of Quincy; Patricia (Steve) Ewing of ...

Doris A. Taylor, 86, of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Bickford Senior Living in Macomb. She was born on March 28, 1949, in Lowden, Iowa to Elmer and Velma Schulter. She married Thomas R. Taylor on September 12, 1987. He preceded her in death on February 25, 2012. Doris graduated from Lowden High School in 1957 and began her career with Iowa National Insurance Company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She moved to Macomb in 1960, where she worked for Pumo ...

Raymond L. Peterson, 73, of Macomb passed away at 4:10 p.m. Friday afternoon, June 5, 2026 at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.  Ray was born on October 7, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska to John W. Peterson and Norma Darlene (Dasher) Peterson. He married Sherry D. Parry (Litchfield) on November 21, 1977 in Macomb. Ray grew up and attended school in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Ray attended Western Illinois University graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Park and Recreation. Ray worked for ...

Dwight Schrodt, 80, of Macomb passed away at 6:13 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements. You may leave condolences and sign the guest book online at clugston-tibbitts.com.           

Adela Rose Lerczak (Zelizko) , who lived at Grand Prairie of Macomb, passed away on May 24, 2026 at McDonough District Hospital. She was born in 1926, in Chicago. she was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Antonia Zelizko, who emigrated from Czechoslovakia to the United States in 1922. She and Joseph Frank Lerczak were married from 1953 to 1961. She is survived by sons, Robert (Cathy) of Lemont, Illinois, and Thomas (Julie) of Macomb, Illinois, three grandchildren, John (Angela) ...