All Obituaries

Donna Kay Asbridge, 77, resident of Coal City, Illinois, passed away November 2, 2018 at her residence.  Donna was born October 19, 1941 in Shawneetown, Illinois to the late Garland and Gertrude (Trusty) Edwards. She married William Asbridge who preceded her in death.  Donna was a homemaker and was Baptist by faith. Donna was raised in a large family with several siblings.  She is survived by a son: William Asbridge of Braidwood, a daughter: LaDonna West of Genoa City, WI, and...

Felix A. Tate, 87, resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Villas of Hollybrook Reflections Memory Care in Harrisburg. Felix was born December 30, 1930 in Galatia to the late Ralph B. and Beatrice Amy (Gill) Tate. He served in the US Marines during the Korean War. On February 12, 1972 he married the former Linda Kay Hendrix who preceded him in death April 14, 2018. Felix was retired from Scott Lad. He is survived by four children: Jason D. (Natalie) Tate of Marion,...

Guy L. Abbey, Sr., 89, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare.  Guy was born March 12, 1929 in Enfield, Illinois to the late Herschel and Mabel (Young) Abbey. On March 14, 1948 he married the former Frances Robertson who preceded him in death.  He attended College Heights Baptist Church in Eldorado. Guy is survived by two sons: Guy Abbey, Jr. and Raymond Abbey, a grandson: Dr. Brian Abbey, two granddaughter-in-laws: Shannon and...

Rachel J. Hunt, 65, resident of Harrisburg passed away October 4, 2018 at the Harrisburg Medical Center. Rachel was born October 31, 1952 in Harrisburg to the late Troy and Almeda (Karns) Bryant. Rachel was a Baptist by faith. She married William Hunt who preceded her in death. Rachel is survived by one son; Dean and wife Angie Reid of Harrisburg. Two brothers; Doug (Christine) Bryant of Albion, Troy D. (Helen) Bryant of Harrisburg, two sisters; Ella (Tony) Young of Eldorado, Judy (Eddie)...

Esther J. Barnes, 97, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in her home. Born on October 31, 1920 in Jackson County, Gorham, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Mamie (Boucher) Hamilton. She married T. D'Mar Barnes on August 22, 1941 in Ste. Genevieve, MO. He predeceased her on November 27, 1981. Esther was a member of Court Street United Methodist church, a former member of Easter Star O.E.S - Chapter #832, Raleigh, I Land in Eldorado, IL; a member of the Beta Signa Phi...

Cathryne Ellen Goben, 86, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab. Cathryne was born November 21, 1931 in Springfield, IL to the late Roy and Ella (Leedy) Casey. She married Harold E. Goben who preceded her in death.  Cathryne is survived by two sons: Walter Goben of Eldorado, Frank (Teresa) Goben of Eldorado, a sister: Mary Wright of Decatur, 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews...

Paul W. Janaskie, 48, resident of Carrier Mills passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Harrisburg Medical Center.  Paul was born September 30, 1969 at Edwards Air Force Base in California to Alan and Ruth (Eppelheimer) Janaskie.  Paul is survived by his mother: Ruth Janaskie of Harrisburg, two sons: Jacob Janaski of Harrisburg, Miguel Hilton of Harrisburg, a daughter: Summer Janaskie of Harrisburg, a brother: Alan Janaskie of CA and a sister: Stephanie Smith of CO. Paul was...

Timothy J. Alexander, 61, passed away September 28, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.  Timothy was born June 4, 1957 in Harrisburg to the late William T. and June M. (Walamaki) Alexander. Timothy was cremated at his request and there will be no public services.

Bertis Duane Lovellette, 79, resident of Eldorado, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab. Duane was born June 10, 1939 in Harrisburg to the late Virgil and Cartha (Harrawood) Lovellette.  He married the former Edna Bryant who survives.  Duane worked as a farmer for the Gray Estate for 50 years, Herrin Hospital for 1 1/2 years and Griffin Plumbing for 9 years.  He and his wife Edna were Hospice Volunteers and attended the Eldorado First United...

On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Donald Kevin Wilson, loving father and friend, passed away at the age of 65. Don was born on March 25, 1953 in Peoria, IL to the late Frank H. Wilson and Nancy Janet Wilson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Wilson of Rosiclaire, IL and James Wilson of Tampa, FL. Surviving are two daughters, Jada (Brian) Banks of Marion, IL and Amber (Michael) Evans of Pittsburgh, PA. Don also leaves behind six grandchildren, Hailey, Chase, Cooper, Josiah, Meila...