Elsie Madoline York, 99 of McLeansboro, Illinois passed away at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital.  Elsie was the daughter of Bobby and Mabel (Bond) Trout of Dale, Illinois and was born April 24, 1926.  Elsie married Palmer “Clyde” York in Mineral Springs, Texas on September 8, 1945 while he was in the Army.  Clyde preceded her in death on May 13, 2007. Elsie is survived by a son, Glen (Sharon) York of McLeansboro, Illinois, ...

Nancy Jean (Rick) Johnson went to her heavenly Home at 11:51 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was 90 years old, born March 30, 1935 to Lawrence E. and Rose (Walters) Rick in Morrison, Illinois (Whiteside County).  Three younger sisters survive (Sherry Dykema of Morrison, Illinois, Denise Jansma-Garlough of Davenport, Iowa, and Beth Thompson of Morrison, Illinois) while one sister, Frances Rick, died in infancy in 1937. On ...

Jerry Gene Johnson went home to be with the Lord early the morning of Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. He was 90 years old. Born on December 1, 1935 to Paul Eugene and Bernice (Hatcher) Johnson in Benton (Franklin County) as the oldest of four children.  His two brothers and sister survive: Paul Johnson of McLeansboro, Illinois, Ruth Sheraden of Princeton, Indiana, and Robert Johnson of Jonesboro, Arkansas.  Jerry spent most of his ...

Janet K. Hook, age 81, of Dahlgren, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 surrounded by her husband and children at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Janet was born January 25, 1945 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Louise Trotter.  Janet was the beloved wife of Gary Hook, whom she married on November 9, 1963 in Dahlgren, Illinois. Janet graduated from Dahlgren High School and went on to Lockyear Business College in Evansville, Indiana.  She went on to work ...

Bethany Joelle Miller was born on February 22, 2026 at her home in Dale, IL and lived for 7 hours before being called back to her Heavenly home.  Although her time here was brief, she will be forever remembered by those who were close to her. Bethany is survived by her parents: Wendell & Clara Mae Miller, her grandparents: Freeman & Cynthia Miller and Andy & Elizabeth Kaufman, her great grandmother: Susanna Miller, her great grandparents: Erwin & Millie Otto and Harvey ...

James “Butch” Vailes, 70, of Broughton, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.  He was born November 23, 1955 in Eldorado to Ryan Lee Barker & Shirley Ann Vailes. Butch was a handy man and “jack-of-all-trades.”  He could do any job, and worked mainly in construction, doing electrical and plumbing as well.  He retired as a boiler maker.  Butch was an avid hunter who also liked playing pool, drinking beer, and ...

James David Cross, 47, of Dahlgren, IL passed away on February 1, 2026 at Belle Rive, IL.  James was born July 2, 1978 in Sycamore, IL to David & Debbie (Clark) Cross.  James worked in the oil fields for several years, and had also worked as a coal miner and as a contractor in the construction business. James was known as a “go-getter” and was also known for his willingness to help others, even if it meant giving to others before himself.  He was known for ...

 Lavern Peters, 88, of Dahlgren, IL passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2026.  He was born on October 22, 1937 in Mill Shoals Township in White County, IL to Simon & Emma (Hucker) Peters.  On November 5, 1961 he married Judy (Murphy) Peters who survives. Lavern began his career with FS Wayne-White, before leaving for the U.S. Army.  After he returned from the military, he continued working for FS at Springerton, IL and he retired as the Plant Manager for FS ...

Margaret Ann “Marge” McGill Knight, 82, of McLeansboro, Illinois, went to be with Jesus on January 14, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born January 8, 1944 to Charles H. and Ruth McGill.  She married Dalton Knight on February 13, 1965.  Upon their marriage, Marge and Dalton joined her dad raising black angus cattle and grain farming on Fair Acres Farm.  They continued farming with their family until they retired in 2011. She hauled ...

Jon Mark Zeman was born on April 2, 1951, and passed away on January 11, 2026.   He is survived by his special friend, Elvira; his three daughters, Lori (Steven) Harriss, Kathy (Scott Summers) Zeman, and Cindy (Tim) Brendel—whom he would be the first to admit he did not spend enough time with or hug nearly enough; his five grandchildren, Molly (Josh) Thomas, Truman Northway, and Willow, Thatcher, and Carver Brendel; and many additional family and friends. Jon led what he ...