All Obituaries
Josephine Meritt Ravenna, Michigan
Josephine Bell Meritt (Josie) passed peacefully in the early hours of Friday, July 23, 2021 at her home in Ravenna Michigan. Josie was born in Fairfield IL May 23, 1944 to Elizabeth Jane (Hodges) Meritt & Courtney Meritt. Josie was born with cerebral palsy, and out lived her life expectancy by more than sixty years due to the loving and selfless care from her sister Barbara Crowell. Josie loved nothing more than a purse & billfold, orange Tic Tac and the...
Josephine Bell Meritt (Josie) passed peacefully in the early hours of Friday, July 23, 2021 at her home in Ravenna Michigan. Josie was born in Fairfield IL May 23, 1944 to Elizabeth...
Doris Osterman Fairfield, Illinois
Doris E. Osterman, age 83, of Fairfield passed away at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Monday morning, July 12, 2021.
Doris was born in Wayne County on March 10, 1938 to Jessie and Hazel (Boyer) Carter. She married Allen Osterman on December 29, 1958 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Fairfield. They enjoyed over twenty years together until his passing in 1981. Doris graduated from Edwards County High School and obtained her cosmetology certification shortly afterwards. Her true joy was making a...
Doris E. Osterman, age 83, of Fairfield passed away at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Monday morning, July 12, 2021.
Doris was born in Wayne County on March 10, 1938 to Jessie and Hazel (Boyer)...
Joseph Weaver Orland Hills, Illinois
Joseph Weaver, age 57 of Orland Hills passed away Monday morning, July 12, 2021 at the farm of his dear friend John Donahue east of Fairfield after a courageous battle with cancer.
Joe was born in Chicago on May 26, 1964 to William C. and Frances (Nightingale) Weaver. Joe was a general contractor having owned and operated Oak Construction in Orland Hills. Through his passion for construction work Joe met many people, developing precious lifelong friendships along the way. Joe loved his...
Joseph Weaver, age 57 of Orland Hills passed away Monday morning, July 12, 2021 at the farm of his dear friend John Donahue east of Fairfield after a courageous battle with cancer.
Joe was born...
Elaine Sullivan Fairfield, Illinois
Elaine M. Sullivan of Fairfield passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, July 9, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit. Elaine was born on June 13, 1947 in Witherbee, New York to Sherman and Ellen (Dwyer) Hart. Elaine had worked for Uniquely Rustique in Fairfield prior to retiring. Elaine was an avid crafter, was always up for a day of shopping and loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She had been attending The Church of Nazarene in Fairfield.
Elaine...
Elaine M. Sullivan of Fairfield passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, July 9, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit. Elaine was born on June 13, 1947 in...
David Shelton Mt. Erie, Illinois
David S. Shelton, age 78, of Mt. Erie passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 24, 2021.
David was born in Elm River Township on May 21, 1943 to Harry and Leone (Rogers) Shelton. He married Lynda Sherman on April 30, 1994 in California and she survives.
David wore many hats over the years having worked in construction, driving a semi, being a patrolman for the city of Carmi, and working for Southwire Manufacturing out of Flora, retiring in 2005. He was a proud Air Force veteran...
David S. Shelton, age 78, of Mt. Erie passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 24, 2021.
David was born in Elm River Township on May 21, 1943 to Harry and Leone (Rogers) Shelton. He married...
Jack Williams Fairfield, Illinois
Jack Williams, age 87, of Fairfield passed away at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Sunday June 13, 2021.
Jack was born in Fairfield on September 10, 1933 to Virgil and Lela (Brock) Williams. Jack worked in the oil fields as a roustabout for twenty years before going to work at Airtex in the plant eventually working his way in to the office. After leaving Airtex after 15+ years of service, he and his family relocated to Florida where he worked in construction and security. Jack eventually...
Jack Williams, age 87, of Fairfield passed away at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Sunday June 13, 2021.
Jack was born in Fairfield on September 10, 1933 to Virgil and Lela (Brock) Williams. Jack...
Betty Thomas Wayne City, Illinois
Betty Sue Thomas of Wayne City, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home on June 13, 2021. Betty was born on June 15, 1937 in Aden, Illinois to Everett and Leathie Allen. Betty was a hard worker, having worked in the restaurant service industry for many years. She thoroughly enjoyed being around people. She loved to go bowling and root for her beloved Chicago Cubs. She was member of the Moose. Betty was married to Allen Thomas for many years and resided in Plano, Illinois for most of her...
Betty Sue Thomas of Wayne City, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home on June 13, 2021. Betty was born on June 15, 1937 in Aden, Illinois to Everett and Leathie Allen. Betty was a hard...
Donald Ile Albion, Illinois
Donald Ray Ile, age 78, of Albion, Illinois entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, June 10, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer.
Don was born in Albion on July 25, 1942 to Corwin and Ada (Plumley) Ile. Don married Ruth Hedrick and she survives. Don was a retired Illinois State Policeman, a member of the First Baptist Church of Albion, an avid woodworker, member of the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Team and a member of the Gideons.
Don is survived by his beloved wife...
Donald Ray Ile, age 78, of Albion, Illinois entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, June 10, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer.
Don was born in Albion on July 25, 1942 to Corwin and Ada...
Marilyn Rahn Dix, Illinois
Marilyn R. Rahn, age 57, of Dix passed away peacefully early Monday morning, June 7, 2021 at her residence.
Marilyn was born in Aurora on July 18, 1963 to Pleasant and Frances (Robertson) Vaughan. Marilyn married Raymond Rahn on June 29, 1982 in the small community of Hord. They have enjoyed building their life and family together for nearly 39 years. Marilyn had many talents, from crocheting, sewing, painting, and even writing poetry; however, it was her children and grandchildren that...
Marilyn R. Rahn, age 57, of Dix passed away peacefully early Monday morning, June 7, 2021 at her residence.
Marilyn was born in Aurora on July 18, 1963 to Pleasant and Frances (Robertson)...
Phyllis Clark Fairfield, Illinois
Phyllis J. Clark, age 86, of Fairfield passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.
Phyllis was born in Rinard on September 12, 1934 to Ivan and Mary (Green) Jones. Phyllis was a talented seamstress and enjoyed setting up at various craft shows selling her homemade purses, and microwave bowl holders. For many years she had worked at the dress factories in all the neighboring towns, and in the 1970’s she owned and operator Clark’s Café in...
Phyllis J. Clark, age 86, of Fairfield passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.
Phyllis was born in Rinard on September 12, 1934 to Ivan and Mary (Green) Jones. Phyllis...
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