Obituaries

Dr. Brenda Ameter (née Lappin) passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Deborah Jean DeLoriea, age 75, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in LaGrange, Illinois.

Kaden Andrew Meek, 20, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and a heart that never hesitated to serve others.

James “Jim” C. Laslie, age 75, of St. Francisville, Illinois passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Lane D. Robinson felt the loving embrace of his father, J.D. Robinson, for the first time as he welcomed him into Heaven.

Esther Brumley, former teacher and mother of eight, passed away on June 3, 2026, surrounded by family.

Linda D. Hulfachor, age 76, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at her home.

Robert “Bob” I. Fleenor, age 89, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.

A. Kay Rigg, age 90, of Oxford, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her residence.

Craig J. Seliger of Bakersfield, CA, formerly of Palatine and Sumner, IL died on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Bakersfield CA.

Vernon D. Sires, age 94, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his residence.

Barbara Jeanette Gulledge, age 77 of Bridgeport, passed away at her home Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Stella M. Brian, age 71, of Sumner, Illinois passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, Illinois.

Jamison Zenon Eagle, age 49, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his home. He was born January 4, 1975, in Vincennes, Indiana,

Alfred Gilbert Garner, Jr., age 73 of Marshall, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, surrounded by family at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Lanora G. Satterfield, age 88, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at her residence.

Mary Margaret (Cooper) Shaffer was born June 8, 1945 in Cisne, Illinois, to Mary Helen Neff Cooper and Glen Eldo Cooper.

Cameron Lee Atkins, age 54 of Sullivan, IN and formerly of Lawrence County, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Sullivan, IN.

Julia Margaret Rooney Ladner died peacefully at her home on March 7, 2024 at age 94.

Mary E. Schultz, age 88, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 03, 2024 at Willow Manor in Vincennes,

Garry Evon Paddick, 86, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away on December 12, 2023.

Darrell M. Hadra, age 81 of Mt. Carmel, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel.