All Obituaries

Reta A. Jones, 74, resident of Harrisburg passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. Reta was born December 16, 1946 in Cave-in-rock, Illinois to the late Millard B. and Velma Ruth (Fields) Jones. She became a christian early in life. She enjoyed playing cards, working puzzles, playing BINGO and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandson. Reta is survived by a son: Robert (Nedra) Jones of Harrisburg, a brother: Edward Lee (Darla) Jones...

Otto Brown, 91, of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the Anna Veterans’ Home in Anna, IL.  Otto was born in Eldorado on April 10, 1930 to the late Claude and Ethel (Catlin) Brown.  Otto is survived by his wife Anita Brown of Broughton.  He is also survived by his daughter Sherry Unthank of Eldorado, grandson Carey (Katie) Unthank of Eldorado and three great-grandsons, Larry, Peyton, and Bryson, whom he loved dearly.  He is also survived by two...

William C. “Sonny” Boggess, 82, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab. Sonny was born in Eldorado on July 17, 1938 to the late Woodrow Cecil and Faye (Payne) Boggess. Sonny was a retired Coal miner. He served in the US Army. He married the former Sharon Sue Lampert who preceded him in death. Sonny is survived by two sons: William C. “Junior” (Kelly) Boggess of Eldorado, Aaron (Angela) Boggess of Eldorado, a daughter:...

Justin Wayne Hosman, 38, resident of Eldorado passed away May 27, 2021 at his residence. Justin was born July 31, 1982 in Evansville, Indiana to Gary Hosman and Shirley B. (Whitler) Walters. Justin is survived by three daughters: Katilyn (Cody Potts) Hosman of Galatia, Jayden Hosman of Harrisburg, Elicia Brito of Harrisburg, mother: Shirley B. Walters of Raleigh, grandmother: Phyllis Whitler of IN, four brothers: Casey (Arianna) Walters of Norris City, Max Walters of Eldorado, Chris Hosman...

Mary C. Weidemann, 91, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Mary was born April 9, 1930 in Alton, Illinois to the late Fred and Adeline (Lands) Prather. On June 13, 1948 she married Cecil Albert Weidemann who preceded her in death on January 16, 2010. Mary is survived by a son: Michael (Joann) Weidemann of Eldorado, a daughter: Cecile (Dennis) DeNeal of Eldorado, a brother: Rick (Sandra) Prather of Equality, three sisters:...

Theodore "Ted" John Respondek, Jr. of Eldorado, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness while battling Lou Gehrig's Disease on April 15th, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving wife Ann, and two sons Keith & Mike at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. It was his 72nd birthday.    Ted was born on April 15th, 1949 in Detroit Michigan to the late Theodore Respondek and Mavis Respondek nee, Edwards.    Ted's grandparents were immigrants from Poland...

Ida Mae Humphrey, 92, resident of Harrisburg passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her residence. Ida Mae was born May 30, 1928 in Equality to the late Bluford and Katie (Locklar) Booten.  She married Freeman Humphrey who preceded her in death.  She was a member of Gaskin City Missionary Baptist Church. Ida Mae is survived by a daughter: Terri (Roger) Stevens of Raleigh, two step sons: Charles Humphrey, Phillip Humphrey, two step daughters: Francis Holliman, Carol Wilkinson,...

Sue Devoy, 76, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her residence. Sue was born April 4, 1945 in Eldorado to the late Lowell E. and Juanita V. (Grisham) Carter. She married Lloyd Devoy who preceded her in death. Sue worked as a nurse prior to retirement. She was Catholic by faith. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary. Sue is survived by a son: Roger (Susie) Devoy of Enfield, a daughter: Kelly (Junior) Boggess of Eldorado, a sister: Cathy Carter of...

Allice M. Feazel, 84, resident of Eldorado passed away April 10, 2021 at her residence. Alice was born in Omaha, Illinois to the late William “Bill” and Minnie (McPherson) Price. She married Estil Jones and later Dean Feazel, both who preceded her in death. Alice had a child hood dream of being a nurse.  When she turned 33 years old she received her LPN license and began a career at Pearce Hospital and worked until she retired at age 63.  She was a longtime member of...

Joey D. Belford, 71, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Ferrell Hospital. Joey was born June 28, 1949 in Rosiclare, Illinois to the late Dennis H. and Joanne (Fisher) Belford. He was a truck driver. Joey is survived by 7 siblings: Bishop Belford of New Haven, Wayne (Karen) Belford of Elizabethtown, Paul (Patti) Belford of AR, Virginia (Jim) Sinclair of MO, Carmen (Dennis) Lampert of Eldorado, Wanda Ashby of MO, Terry (Joe) Blavis Blavesciuns of AR, two brother-in-laws:...