John A. Lemmons, known as "Squeak," passed away on November 22, 2023, at the age of 66 in Macomb, Illinois. He was born on August 1, 1957 to Wesley and Mary Lemmons, and his departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who loved him. John's memory will forever be held dear by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Judy(stepmother) Lemmons and Mary Lemmons, who now await a joyous reunion with their beloved son. John is survived by his...

William “Dennis” Icenogle, 79, of Blandinsville passed away at 12:33 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on May 20, 1944 in Spring Valley, Illinois to William E. and Wilma Jean Bauser Icenogle. He married Mary Kathryn Coakley on April 5, 1969 in Blandinsville. She survives. Also surviving are his children, Cheryl Ann Campbell of Blandinsville, Wendell Eugene (Michelle Nicole) Icenogle of Industry, Robin Denise (Richard) Shinall of...

Annabelle (Ann) Lantz (95) of Macomb died at 7:20pm on November 11, 2023 at her home in Macomb. She was born June 2, 1928 in Macomb, IL to Roll and May Kribble Barry. She married James Lantz on August 27, 1954. Ann is survived by two daughters, Deb (John) McCarver of Springfield, IL and Kris (Scott) Lantz-Kaufman of Jacksonville, IL; three grandchildren, Julien (Kelton) Kaufman of Saint Lous, MO; C.G. (Jody) McCarver-Lowery of Arkansas, and Dana McCarver (Shayne) of Springfield; one...

Richard Hearne, 71, of Bardolph passed away at 8:15 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2023 at Macomb Post Acute Care in Macomb.  He was born on August 12, 1952 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Herman and Marie Baugh Hearne. of Macomb Illinois.  He attended high school in St. Louis, Missouri and then joined the Air Force 1970 - 1971.  He then attended Mid America Nazarene College from 1974-1976 when he met and married miss Tammy Counsil on August 30, 1976 . They have later divorced. They...

Helen Elizabeth Ruth, known to her loved ones as Helen and Mom, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, at the age of 94 in Macomb, Illinois. Helen was born on September 6, 1929 in English, Indiana, to her parents, Rev. Thomas Barkley and Susan (Alford) Barkley. She attended elementary school in Bluffs, Illinois and graduated from Hettick High School in Hettick, Illinois. She married Gale E. Ruth on August 28th, 1949.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Gale E. Ruth, and her...

Richard Lee “Dick” Hainline, 75, of Blandinsville passed away at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on March 1, 1948 in LaHarpe to Charles Richard and Virginia Phillips Hainline. He married Pat Johnson on August 5, 1983 in Blandinsville. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Shannon (Nora) Allen of Macomb and Aaron (Lisa) Allen of Macomb; daughter-in-law, Karen Allen of Macomb; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren...

Carol Cobb, 88, of Macomb passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 12:33 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born on November 7, 1934 in Grand Junction, Colorado to John and Millie Morrell. Carol is survived by her children, Kathy Branch of Macomb, Susan Foxall (Tom Taylor) of Macomb and Steven Cobb of Macomb; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Carol lived most of her life in Sciota, Illinois and Macomb,...

Donald Elmo Bridgewater, Sr. 83, of Macomb passed away at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2023 at his daughter’s home. He was born on August 1, 1940 in Mt. Sterling to Clifford Marion and Carrie Merreta (Berry) Bridgewater. He first married Judith Eccher. He later married Shirley Coker on November 29, 1975. She passed away on July 29, 2018.  Don is survived by his children, Rick (Sharon) Bridgewater of Monmouth, Donnie (Julie) Bridgewater, Jr. of Andover, Maria Teel (Larry...

Ruby “Darlene” Lawyer, 91, of Industry, passed away and went to her Heavenly home at 4:50 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023 at The Elms. She was born on June 19, 1932 in Winnipeg, Missouri to Merrit Leo and Mabel (Stockton) Rowland. She married Keith Lawyer on September 16, 1950. Keith preceded her in death as did her parents, four brothers, one sister and a son (Gerald Keith Lawyer) in infancy. Darlene is survived by three daughters, Vicky Shepler of Colchester, Kathy Lawyer of...

Samuel D Biswell, 71, of Tennessee, Illinois, passed away on the 12th of October 2023. He was born in Macomb Illinois on Christmas day of 1951. Sam graduated from Colchester high school in 1969.  Sam retired from Macomb Auto Parts. He was a member of the Beck Brothers Band beginning around 1968, most notably as their drummer. Sam was a life-long lover of music and shared his passion for music with his granddaughter Siena. Sam was proceeded in death by his parents Robert and Chritine...