All Obituaries
Wanda Sptizner Fairfield
87 year old Fairfield resident and formerly of Cisne, Wanda Earlene Spitzner passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL
She was born October 6, 1935 in Fairfield. She was the daughter of Earl and Elsie (Henson) Rankin. Earlene was the mother of Jody and Jackie Sarks. Jackie preceded her in death. She was married to Melvin Spitzner of Cisne. He preceded her in death in May, 2020. Earlene was a self-employed beautician for...
87 year old Fairfield resident and formerly of Cisne, Wanda Earlene Spitzner passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL
She was born October 6,...
Jeffery "Harv" Leegaard Geff, Illinois
61 year old Geff resident, Jeffery “Harv” Leegaard, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.
Harv was born on July 9, 1961 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Jerry and Sharon K. (Johnson) Leegaard. He was a farmhand for Keyser Farms. Harv began working there in January of 1983 and continued until his death. He also was an avid horse rider.
Survivors include 1 brother, Todd (Teri) Leegaard of Polk City, FL, 1 uncle, Robert Leegaard and his wife of Minnesota,...
61 year old Geff resident, Jeffery “Harv” Leegaard, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.
Harv was born on July 9, 1961 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Jerry...
Kenneth Ile Albion, Illinois
82 year old Albion resident, Kenneth F. Ile passed away on Feb. 24, 2023 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, Illinois.
Kenneth was born on July 28, 1940, in Edwards County. He was the son of Corwin and Ada (Plunley) Ile.
Kenneth married Rose Ann Dunlap on June 20, 1959 at the Samaria Baptist Church. He had proudly served in the U.S. Army. He had previously been the Edwards County Superintendent of Highways for over 30 years. He was a member of the Samaria Baptist...
82 year old Albion resident, Kenneth F. Ile passed away on Feb. 24, 2023 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, Illinois.
Kenneth was born on July 28, 1940, in Edwards County. He was the...
Tony Xanders Fairfield, Illinois
50 year old Fairfield resident, Tony D. Xanders, passed away in Coles County on Monday, February 13, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident.
Tony was born October 23, 1972 to Kenneth and Nancy (Bell) Xanders in Fairfield, Illinois. He worked in construction with Lester’s Post Frame Building in Charleston, IL. Tony had previously worked as a car salesman.
He is survived by his father, Kenneth Xanders of Fairfield, 4 sisters; Holly (Lawrence) Speir of Albion, IL, Terri (George)...
50 year old Fairfield resident, Tony D. Xanders, passed away in Coles County on Monday, February 13, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident.
Tony was born October 23, 1972 to Kenneth and...
James Dunn Fairfield, IL
93 year old Fairfield resident, James Glenn Dunn passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Community Living Center in Marion, Illinois
Glenn was born January 23, 1930 in Cypress, Illinois to Otis V. and Lillie (Johnson) Dunn. He married Elizabeth Pankey in January 1963. She preceded him in death on September 10, 2020.
He had worked as in Insurance Agent for several years. He had also previously been a teacher and a coach, having taught a various schools including...
93 year old Fairfield resident, James Glenn Dunn passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Community Living Center in Marion, Illinois
Glenn was born January 23, 1930 in Cypress, Illinois to Otis...
Jack Morrison Normal, Illinois
Jack C. Morrison, formerly of Geneva, Illinois and most recently of Normal, IL died peacefully at Heritage Health in Normal, Illinois at the age of 95, with family at his side.
Jack is survived by his children Jim Morrison of Dundee, Illinois, David Morrison of Fort Myers, Florida, and Beth Morrison Cash (Eric) of Hudson, Illinois; Grandchildren Jessica Morrison of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Sam (Ashley) Cash of Bloomington, Illinois and Emily Cash of Normal, Illinois. He married Lorna...
Jack C. Morrison, formerly of Geneva, Illinois and most recently of Normal, IL died peacefully at Heritage Health in Normal, Illinois at the age of 95, with family at his side.
Jack is survived...
John Klaffer Geff, Illinois
59 year old Geff resident, John M. Klaffer, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his residence.
John was born on January 13, 1964 in Alton, Illinois to John C. Klaffer Sr. and Geneva (Vaughan) Klaffer. John married Cynthia Englebright on Feb. 26, 1983 at the Merriam Community Church East of Fairfield. He had worked in the oil fields as a pipe tester, had worked on the rail road and recently had been setting up mobile homes for Jerry Waters and Mt. Vernon Dream Homes.
Survivors include...
59 year old Geff resident, John M. Klaffer, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his residence.
John was born on January 13, 1964 in Alton, Illinois to John C. Klaffer Sr. and Geneva (Vaughan)...
Josephine Linne Flora, Illinois
Josephine Linne, 87, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Oakview Nursing home in Mt. Carmel, IL.
Josephine was the mother of Teresa Merritt Jones and Thomas “Buddy” Merritt, She was formerly married to Darrell Linne. Her Parents were Lillian E. (Craig) and Ossie Delmas McDowell.
Josephine was born in Golden Gate on April 11,1935. She was a former resident of Fairfield. While Living in Fairfield she was a member of the Northside Baptist Church where she has taught...
Josephine Linne, 87, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Oakview Nursing home in Mt. Carmel, IL.
Josephine was the mother of Teresa Merritt Jones and Thomas “Buddy” Merritt,...
Beverly Downs Fairfield, Illinois
87 year old Fairfield resident, Beverly A. Downs, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Aperion Care in Fairfield.
Beverly was born on November 11, 1935 in Fairfield, Illinois to Johnie W. “Winnie” and Myrtle (Fowler) Haegele. She married Wayne Downs on August 1, 1954 in Fairfield and he preceded her in death on September 11, 1976. Beverly had been a book keeper all her working life. After graduating from high school she started working for Frank Dixon, later working for...
87 year old Fairfield resident, Beverly A. Downs, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Aperion Care in Fairfield.
Beverly was born on November 11, 1935 in Fairfield, Illinois to Johnie W....
Allen Morris Braidwood, Illinois
67 year old Braidwood resident, Allen Dale “Boomer” Morris, passed away at his Braidwood, IL residence on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Allen was born June 19, 1955 to Henry Edgar and Bonnie L. (Lambrich) Morris in Norfolk, VA. He had worked at Layne Western, as a heavy equipment operator in the drilling industry for over 30 years. Allen was a proud member of Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers.
He is survived by his girlfriend Theresa Duval of...
67 year old Braidwood resident, Allen Dale “Boomer” Morris, passed away at his Braidwood, IL residence on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Allen was born June 19, 1955 to Henry Edgar...
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