All Obituaries

Arlene May McGill, 75,  of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away at her home on Sunday morning, June 21, 2020 at 8:15 a.m.   She was born on May 27, 1945 in Exton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Pershing and Catherine Louise (Lehman) Emberger.  Arlene married Orval Wayne McGill on March 8, 1965.  She was a Vietnam War Army Veteran.  Arlene is survived by her husband, Orval McGill of Harrisburg;  her mother, Catherine Emberger of Pennsylvania; two sons,...

Dorothy D. Phillips, 95, longtime resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Harrisburg Medical Center. Dorothy was born January 3, 1925 in Lexington, TN to the late William J. and Edna M. (Frazier) Crowell. She married David L. Phillips who preceded her in death. Dorothy was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Eldorado. Dorothy is survived by a daughter: Gail (Rev. Dewayne) Jolly of Eldorado, a granddaughter: Pamela (Richard) Bard of Marion, a nephew: Garland...

Deborah Kay Pankey, 63, peacefully passed away at 5:20am, May 17, 2020 after a long hard battle with cancer. Debbie as as most knew her was born September 3, 1956 in Harrisburg to Zelda Ann Owen. She worked most of her adult life as a pharmacy technician. The latter years she worked at the Medicine Shoppe in Harrisburg. On July 15, 1998 she married John Pankey, Jr. who survives. Debbie and her husband loved to ride motorcycles with their friends who knew her best as “Aunt...

Mary Lou Heck, 94, resident of Eldorado passed away May 16, 2020 at her residence. Mary Lou was born May 2, 1926 in Eldorado to the late Everett and Martha (Hutton) Gulley. She married O.E. “Gene” Heck who preceded her in death. Mary Lou is survived by a daughter: Lou Jean Dodd of Eldorado. a granddaughter: Amy Dodd of Eldorado and a great granddaughter: Brooksy Fox of Eldorado. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a daughter: Anita Gale Heck-Libbie...

Irene J. Bauer, 94, resident of Scottsdale, AZ passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Scottsdale. Irene was born February 26, 1926 in Chicago to the late Michael and Tekla Warzecha. As a child Irene attended the Catholic Church and attended Catholic both grammar and high school. Just after WWII, Irene attended a dance where she met a man by the name of George J. Bauer who she soon married. After she married, Irene worked as a secretary for the Peabody Coal Company in Chicago. After their...

Ardella V. Martin, 88, resident of Norris City passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Ardella was born January 26, 1932 in Omaha, IL to the late Hershel L. and Bernice L. (Hamilton) Farris. Ardella was a farm girl that grew up in rural Omaha. She was swept off her feet by a World War II Navy boy, Bob Martin, and they married. Early on she worked side-by-side with her husband at Martin’s Grocery Store in New Haven. They lived in the back of the store during...

Martha Ann Albert, 84, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her residence. Martha was born November 7, 1935 in Harrisburg, IL to the late William C. and Lola Irene (Young) Karns. She married Norman Albert who preceded her in death. Martha is survived by a son: Steven Dooley of Eldorado, a daughter: Kathy (David) Hendricks of Lodi, WI, two grandchildren: Casey (Kathryn) Hendricks and Carly Hendrix.  In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by...

Linda L. Graddy, 84, resident of Benton, formally of Eldorado, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Herrin Hospital. Linda was born January 29, 1936 in Eldorado to the late John E. and Dorothy (Brown) Quisenberry. On September 3, 1936 she married Robert Graddy who preceded her in death on February 15, 2010. Linda was a member of the College Heights Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for several years. Linda is survived by a daughter: Lyn Richardson of West Frankfort, 2 sons: Mark...

Anne Dibble Harper, 73, of Edwardsville, Illinois passed away Sunday April 26, 2020 at Anderson Hospital after an extended illness. Anne was born December 17, 1946 in Detroit Michigan to the late Col. William B. Dibble and Jane Mitchell Dibble.  On September 21, 1968 she was married to Alvin David Harper who survives. She lived many places around the world including Japan, Germany, California, and Virginia. She was an accomplished and lifelong supporter of the Girl Scouts and an avid...

Ruth Asbrock, 93, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare. Ruth was born August 15, 1926 in Eldorado to the late Elmer and Amanda (Porter) Healy. in 1944 she married Leo Asbrock who preceded her in death January 31, 2006. Ruth is survived by a son; Lestle (Linda) Asbrock, 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a...