All Obituaries

Janet L. Griffin, 58, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Carle Hospital in Urbana. Janet was born August 18, 1963 in Springfield, Illinois to Carl and Mary Lou (Prytherch) McCurley. She married Kenneth N. Griffin who survives. She attended Little Chapel Church. Janet worked at Good Life Nutrition and Heartland Beef in Harrisburg and loved helping her customers and sometimes just being a good listener. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son: Kyle...

Lynn Williams, age 56, resident of Galatia, Illinois passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021 at Herrin Hospital, in Herrin, Illinois Due to complications from Covid 19. Lynn was born October 5, 1964 in Murphysboro, Illinois to Eldon Ray Williams and Eloise Tena Williams. Lynn was an amazing husband, father, brother, Poppy and friend who loved his family, his Shinedown Nation family, enjoyed camping and fishing, and collecting NFL Teenymates. His favorite team was the Green Bay...

Judy C. Johns-Stevens, 73, resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her residence. Judy was born November 8, 1947 in Salem, MO to the late Dave and Anna (Gorman) Tighe. Judy is survived by four children: Joeann (David) Fox of Fairfield, Theresa (Eric) Wilson of Harrisburg, Connie (Pete) Ervin of Harrisburg, Michael (Tiffany) Stevens of Eldorado, siblings: Diane Moses, Larry Tighe, Laura Hamilton, Debbie Tighe, grandchildren: Candace Rann, Brittany Clayton, Austin Fann,...

Betty JoAnn Ballard, 84, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Brookstone Estates in Harrisburg. JoAnn was born December 4, 1936 in Eldorado to the late Robert and Madeline (Gass) Ross. She married Fred Ballard who preceded her in death. She was a member of College Heights Baptist Church. JoAnn is survived by two sons: Eric (Betty) Brannock and Zach Ballard, a daughter: Lee Ann Grief, six grandchildren: Jason (Tiffany) Brannock, Shea (Otis) Curry, Erin (Joel) Owens,...

Sherri K. Kelley, 45, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburg, Indiana. Sherri was born February 16, 1976 in Eldorado to the late Peck W. and Shirley Ann (Vailes) Kelley. She was a member of Star General Baptist Church. Sherri is survived by two sons: Dylan Riddle of Evansville and Jayden Ping of Evansville, a brother: Dale Anderson of Evansville, four sisters: Gayla (Donald) Anderson of Indiana, Pamelo Patton of Eldorado, Teresa...

Robert D. Miller, 88, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at his residence. Robert was born November 6, 1932 to the late Orlie and Madge M. (Graves) Miller. On July 6, 1955 he married the former Joyce J. Fritts who preceded him in death December 4, 2012.  Robert retired from Sahara Coal Company and also enjoyed farming. He served in the US Army and had a love for antique cars. Robert is survived by two daughters: Karen (Russell) Douglas of Eldorado, Benita Lappin...

Mary Jane Stark, 102, resident of Raleigh passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her residence. Mary was born March 12, 1919 in Wasson, Illinois to the late William Edward and Gertrude Mae (Johnson) Reese. She married William G. Stark who preceded her in death. Prior to retirement Mary worked as an Aid in the State Hospital. She was a member of the Wasson Missionary Baptist Church. Mary is survived by a son: Billy D. (Renee’) Stark of Eldorado, two daughters: Laura Ann Schoon of...

Karl R. “Bob” Younger, 75, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab. Bob was born January 21, 1946 in Eldorado to the late Kenneth F. and Mary (Ludwig) Younger. He married the former Linda Quigley who preceded him in death. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Bob is survived by his sister-in-law: Lori Quigley of Eldorado, a brother: Timmy K. (Judith) Younger of PA, a sister Margaret Ann (Edward) Tice of OH,...

Rita Jean Withrow, 65, resident of Galatia passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at her residence. Rita was born February 3, 1956 in Kankakee, Illinois to the late Robert Schoon and the former Laura Ann Stark who survives. Rita worked as a nurses aid prior to retirement. She married Roger L. Withrow who survives. She was a member of the Wasson Missionary Baptist Church. Rita is survived by her mother Laura Ann Schoon of Eldorado, her husband Roger L. Withrow of Galatia, six children: Chad N....

J.P. “Jay” Woolard, 72, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his residence. Jay was born February 4, 1949 in Harrisburg to the late J.P., Sr. and Norma (Forester) Woolard. He married the former Yolanda Briddick who survives. Prior to retirement Jay worked for the City of Eldorado Water Department. He was a member of the College Heights Baptist Church. Jay was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife Yolanda Woolard of Eldorado, a daughter: Jaymi (Doug)...