All Obituaries

Conrad Roy Wetzel died November 10, 2019 at the Marion VA Medical Center.  He awaits the resurrection and judgment by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Conrad was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on March 13, 1939, to Leroy and Mildred (Traeger) Wetzel, and was the eldest of four boys.  In 1966, he was introduced to Etta Marie Routson on a blind date by a blind friend. After marrying on August 27, 1966, in Hector, Minnesota, they were married for 48 years until Etta...

Johnie Mae Dallape, 94, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Harrisburg Medical Center.  Johnie Mae was born in Benton, Illinois on May 16, 1925 to the late Johnie Henry and Martha Myrtle (Beltz) Chaney.  She married Stanley Dallape who preceded her in death. She was a member of Star Church. Johnie Mae worked in a dress factory, for Ray’s Produce and as a waitress.  She loved to volunteer and be with her church family. She was a cheerleader...

Carla Ann Stearns, 70, resident of Pittsburg, Illinois passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Carla was born July 28, 1949 in Eldorado to C. Mart Watson, Sr. and Mary Lou (Tucker) Watson. She married James M. Stearns. Carla loved life, particularly loved helping people and animals. She had a joyfully competitive nature and was always up for a friendly game. Carla is survived by her husband: James Michael Stearns, three sons: Matthew Lee Stearns,...

Virginia Lappin, 96, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Virginia was born August 28, 1923 in Omaha, Illinois to the late Lawrence Joel and Josephine (Harrelson) Aud. She married Richard Lappin who preceded her in death. Virginia is survived by two daughters: Sandra Genet of Eldorado, Susan (Rick) Reynolds of Hopkinsville, KY, a sister: Ella Louise (Daryl) Reid of Lake of Egypt, grandchildren: Tara (Joe) Ryder, Mark (Amy) Genet, Shannon Reynolds, great...

Carter Ray Riden, 3, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Harrisburg Medical Center. Carter was born August 20, 2016 in Marion to Justin Riden and Miranda Brandsasse. Carter is survived by his mother: Miranda (Cody Rash) Oxford of Eldorado, his father: Justin Riden of Harrisburg, siblings: James Oxford of Carbondale, Morgan Oxford of Shawneetown, Rylan Oxford of Shawneetown, Lakin Watson of Shawneetown, Abbie Risen of Carmi, Emery Riden of Harrisburg, Easton Riden...

Patricia “Patti” Earlene (Farmer) Rightnowar, 71. resident of Harrisburg passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Harrisburg Medical Center. Patti was born November 15, 1947 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Earl and Ella Fern (Gibbs) Farmer. In her earlier years she worked as a CNA at Saline Care Center and later she worked for Harrisburg Manufacturing.  She enjoyed attending Harrisburg First General Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing and being outdoors spending time...

Wilma Grace Mathias, 85 of Houston, Texas passed away at her home on October 17, 2019 from this life to receive Salvation’s Promise of Eternal Rest with the Heavenly Father.  Grace was born February 13, 1934 in Eldorado Illinois to Norval and Ethel Bean. Grace married, Jackson Skeen Mathias Sr. August 30, 1952. They were married for 32 years until Jack passed away in December 1984.  She is survived by her three sons; Jeff Mathias of Houston, Texas, Skeen Mathias of Tomball,...

Adam L. Troester, 54, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital.  Adam was born March, 9 1965 in Wichita, KS to the late James Lewis and Wanda Louise (Schafer) Troester. He married the former Lisa Clark who survives.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg.  He was employed by Aisin Manufacturing in Marion.  Adam was an outdoor enthusiast and had a passion for hunting. In addition to his wife Lisa, he is survived by...

Shirley Lou Brown Baker, 83, resident of Eldorado passed away at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana Monday, September 30, 2019.  She was born January 10, 1936 to Iva Lee Tipitt Poshard and William Everett Brown in Broughton, Illinois. She graduated from Eldorado High School.  She married Robert “Banky” Baker on April 4, 1954 where the lived and worked near Chicago until they returned to Eldorado in 1990. Shirley worked at Magnolia Care and volunteered at the...

Jerry Lloyd Crockett, 71, resident of Omaha passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Jerry was born February 12, 1948 in Joliet, IL to the late Lloyd L. and Margaret V. (Arnold) Crockett. He was Baptist by faith.  He served in the US Air Force.  On December 10, 1992 he married the former Carolyn Eadie who preceded him in death November 29, 2018.  He was the owner of Jerry’s Berries Greenhouse in Eldorado.  Jerry is...