All Obituaries

Paul W. Sigler, Sr., 60, resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital. Paul was born August 28, 1958 in Eldorado to the late James and Billie Jean (DeBose) Sigler. He married the former Brenda Kay Alexander who survives.  Paul was a truck driver for Old Pony Farm. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons: Paul Wayne Sigler, Jr. (Samantha) of Eldorado, Gregory J. Sigler of Eldorado, Dillon M. Sigler (Leslie) of Austin, TX, two daughters: Jennifer...

Eric E. Glenn, 71, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  Eric was born January 27, 1948 in Rosiclare, IL to the late Ezra and Dorothy (Shockley) Glenn. On August 2, 1974 he married the former Susie M. Gordon who survives.  He graduated from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1971. Eric worked as a pharmacist at Medicap in Eldorado prior to retirement. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was an avid...

Dorothy Ping-Mason, 87, of Eldorado, Ill., passed away at her home on Thursday, April 18, 2019, 8:10 a.m. surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Eldorado on February 10, 1932, the daughter of the late Lowell and Ermal (Endicott) Cheek.  Dorothy married Fred Ping on February 12, 1949.  Fred preceded Dorothy in death on April 16, 1988.  On October 30, 1993 Dorothy married Maurice Mason who survives.  She is also leaves behind four sons, Fred and Donna Ping...

Bryan Dennis Irvin, 48, of Eldorado, Ill., passed away after an extended illness on Saturday, April 13, 2019, 5:11 a.m. at the Select Speciality Hospital in Evansville, Ind.  He was born in Eldorado on the 20th of May, 1970.  Bryan worked as a butcher and Kroger’s and the Eldorado Locker.  He was also a member of the Raleigh Masonic Lodge #128.  Bryan is survived by three daughters, Brittani and Rian Hatton of Eldorado. Sara Irvin of Harrisburg, Breonna Irvin and...

Paul C. Huey, 79, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.  Paul was born March 14, 1940 in Lyons, Indiana to the late Paul Vernon and Mary Mae (Hamilton) Huey. He married the former Betty Jane Stanford who preceded him in death. Paul served in the US Army. Prior to retirement he worked for many years as a lineman for Illinois Power. He was a Free Mason and a public servant. He was a past Khoury League president and coached boys and...

Erin Elizabeth Stewart was born February 13, 1973 in White Hall, Illinois. She was 46 years old and passed away April 19, 2019 in Eldorado, Illinois. She was the daughter of John William Stewart and Meleta Kay Hicks Stewart. Her mother survives in Harrisburg, Illinois and her father preceded her in death. She is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Jonathan Stewart of Harrisburg, IL, Ashley Stewart of Harrisburg, Illinois, Kimberly Hammond of Eldorado, Illinois, Angela (Roy) Church of...

Daniel Lester Gulledge Jr., 72, of Galatia, Ill., passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, 4:05 a.m., at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.  He was born on February 11, 1947 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Daniel Lester and Peggy Ann (Davidson) Gulledge.  Daniel  was a coal miner and a Vietnam Veteran..   He is survived by his son, Bill Gulledge of Galatia; his daughter, Cheryl and Michael Bell of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Jacob Bell,...

Delma F. Bertram, 82, of Harrisburg, Ill., passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, 2:15 p.m. at the Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg.  She was born on November 24, 1936 in Shawneetown, the daughter of the late Byford and Nellie Evelyn (Winters) Tite.  Delma earned her CNA degree from the John A. Logan College.  She is survived by her three daughters, Paula Peters of Kirkland; Carla Womack of Harrisburg, Gayla Bean of Schaumburg; and one sister, Vidas Brannam of...

Billy Dean Carter, 72, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 3:05 am at Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare.  Billy was born February 7, 1947 in Bush, IL to the late Harry and (Oza) (Pierce) Carter. Billy is survived by his wife Emmaline Carter, three daughters: Tina (James Baldwin) of Eldorado, Angela Sosa of OK, Tina Stinson of KY, two step-daughters: Paula Copter of FL, Gerri Sutton of KY, a step-son: Russ Babe Poole of KY, a sister: Darlene Tolbert of Eldorado, a...

Vernon Lee Hammersley, 84, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Vernon was born November 11, 1934 in Eldorado to the late George and Mary (Basham) Hammersley. He served in the US Marines during the Korean War.  He was a life member of the Eldorado VFW. Prior to retirement he worked as a truck Driver and worked at Precision National in Mt. Vernon. Veron is survived by two daughters: Gail Carter and Kerry Hammersley both of Mt....