All Obituaries

Albert L. Eyman, 82, of Morrisonville, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Carlinville Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, in Carlinville, IL.   Albert was born November 24, 1935 in Morrisonville, IL, the son of Clarence and Lillian (McDaniel) Eyman.  He married Beverly A. Windell on November 24, 1955 in Morrisonville. Albert graduated from Morrisonville High School and went on to work for the Morrisonville Farmers Co-Op in Harvel, where he retired in 2001...

Charles Dean Brown, 84, of Taylorville, IL, passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. Charlie was born December 27, 1933 in Ramsey, IL, the son of George and Mary “Lottie” (Allison) Brown.  He married Violet J. Wehrle-Daugherty on March 25, 1972 at Davis Memorial Christian Church. Charlie graduated from Taylorville High School in 1951.  He directed the building crew at Brown & Sons, Inc., building over 50 homes in...

Dottie Jo Dunkirk, 87, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 5:53 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Life’s Journey Senior Living in Taylorville, IL.   Dottie was born December 6, 1930 in rural Montgomery County, IL, the daughter of Roy E. and L. Irene (Jordan) Wefenstette.  She married Charles “Kenny” Dunkirk on February 28, 1954 at the United Methodist Church of Morrisonville.  He preceded her in death on May 18, 2005. Dottie graduated from Raymond...

Shirley Kay Clements, 53, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 8:59 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Shirley was born July 14, 1965 in Taylorville, IL, the daughter of Donald R. and Joyce E. (Paine) Clements, Sr.  She was a beloved daughter and sister, who loved her family more than anything.  Shirley was the epitome of happiness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce E. Clements; sister, Paula Clements; paternal...

Sonja (Romeo) Jeffrey, 79, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Taylorville, IL, passed away at 10:06 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2018 at her residence. Sonja was born May 18, 1939 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Nicklas and Maxine D. (Smith) Romeo.  She graduated from Taylorville High School, and then married Charles Harmon Rodden, and he preceded her in death.  Sonja was a homemaker, raising her three sons.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; and sons, Doug and...

David William Kelmel, 64, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 10:48 p.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his residence. David was born June 13, 1954 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Harold W. “Shorty” and Frances (Oakley) Kelmel.  He married Donna Durbin on August 26, 2006 at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Morrisonville, IL. David graduated from Morrisonville High School in 1973, and attended Lincoln Land Community College to study automotive mechanics.  He was an...

Melvin M. Book, 89, of Tovey, IL, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Mel was born October 18, 1929 in Stonington, IL, the son of Michael and Edna (Sims) Book.  He later married his wife Jan, and she preceded him in death in 1994. Following his schooling, Mel proudly served his country in the United States Army, and then reenlisted in the United States Air Force.  He spent a great deal of time in Germany, and...

Orville Dean Burris, Sr., 77, of Litchfield, IL, passed away at 4:21 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, IL. Orville was born on March 27, 1941 in Hillsboro, IL, the son of Ernest and Rose (Boyd) Burris.  He married Mabel Huddelston on June 22, 1962, and they later divorced. Orville attended Donnellson schools.  He then worked for the Donnellson elevator, and later retired from Olin’s in Alton after 33 years of service. ...

Holly “Half-Step” (Throneberry) Adams, 60, of Caseyville, IL, formerly of Sorento, IL, passed away at 7:28 p.m. on Monday, October 8, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. Holly was born May 18, 1958 in Maryville, MO, the daughter of Marvin Eugene Throneberry and Lita “Teri” (Heflin) Viegle.  She married the love of her life, Larry Dean Adams, Sr., on March 8, 1994 in Jefferson City, MO.  He preceded her in death on November 30, 2003. Holly...

Carlene Louise Cruthis, 82, of Sorento, IL, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Carlene was born February 28, 1936 in Wood River, IL, the daughter of Carl C. and Willene (Moss) Harmer.  She married Timothy D. Cruthis on June 25, 1953 at the Assembly of God in Sorento, IL, and they have been happily married for over 65 years. Carlene graduated from Greenville High School in 1953.  After marrying, she stayed...