Brandon Paul Thomas Wheeler, 19, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in McLeansboro.  Brandon was born on May 8, 2004 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Rodney Wheeler and Beatrice Holland.  Brandon worked as a spudder operator in the oilfields. Brandon loved to spend his days working on demolition derby cars, going fishing, waterfowl & deer hunting, mudding in his truck, any other mischief he could find.  He was loved by so many and will always be missed. ...

Geraldine “Gerry” Swartz, 99, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Gerry was born February 23, 1925 in Saline County, IL to George Brown & Cleo (Sexton) Brown. On January 22, 1949 she married Steve Swartz, who preceded her in death on March 12, 2012. She attended the First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro. In her younger years, Gerry worked at the old Gholson’s Hatchery in McLeansboro. She then...

Sidney Dale Lenington, 76, of Raleigh, IL passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.  Sidney was born on May 15, 1947 in Waltonville, IL to Nolan & Maxine (Panzier) Lenington.  Sidney had previously worked as a farmhand and was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Christ in McLeansboro, IL.  He loved fishing and going out on his boat.  He enjoyed hunting, sitting around the campfire, going to drag races, and spending time with family...

John Edward Keith Jr., 76, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.  John was born January 20, 1948 in Denison, TX to John “Ed” Keith Sr. and Ethel (Carr) Keith.  On May 22, 2004 he married Becky (Yohe) Keith, who survives. John previously worked as a security guard for Allied Security in Shawneetown, IL.  He enjoyed visiting with family & friends, fishing, playing cards, telling jokes, and watching...

Virginia Sue "Susie" Nichols, 75, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at her home in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Susie was born March 14, 1948 to Dwight Farris and Norma J. (Allen) Storey.  On November 18, 1994 she married Donald O. Nichols, who preceded her in death in 2012. Susie had worked as a glass welder at Mt. Vernon Neon/Everbright.  She enjoyed flower gardening and working in her yard.  She loved spending time with friends and family,...

Victoria Bess Steffl-Whipple of Norris City, IL was born on June 18th, 1970 at St. Louis Hospital in St. Louis, MO to Brenda Forshee and David Steffl of Festus, MO.  On Thursday, February 15th, 2024, Victoria was called home at 5:30 a.m. in her home, peacefully asleep and surrounded by her children. Victoria spent most of her career in the home health care field, caring for the elderly and disabled.  She then started her job at the Norris City American Legion Indian Creek Post...

Gerald Lee Muehlenbein, 83, of Dahlgren, IL passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  Gerald was born on July 4, 1940 to Edward & Jennie (Garrison) Muehlenbein. Gerald was a construction worker, and a member of the Laborers Local 561 union in Evansville, IN.  He enjoyed working outside, gardening, and playing music.  He was a talented guitar, banjo, fiddle, and mandolin player. Gerald is survived by 3 nieces: Rhonda...

Virginia Irene (Prince) Swafford, 99, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboro.  Virginia was born June 28, 1924 in Blairsville, IL to Cecil & Louise (Helms) Prince.  On September 6, 1940 she married Matthew Swafford, who preceded her in death. Virginia worked as a seamstress at Elder Manufacturing in McLeansboro, she made stained glass lamp shades for Steve Satterfield’s store on the...

Laura Katherine “Katie” Whipple, age 90, of Belle Rive, IL passed away at 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born February 20, 1933 in rural Hamilton County near Dahlgren, IL – a daughter of David & Wilhelmina (Geiger) Garrison.  On April 12, 1952 she married W.G. “Bill” Whipple, who preceded her in death on December 15, 2009. She was a member of the Belle Rive Missionary Baptist...

Ronald Albert “Ron” Deen, 71, of Dale, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Ron was born January 6, 1953 in Eldorado, IL to Hugh & Alice (Davis) Deen.  On August 15, 1977 he married Lois (Ritchason) Deen, who preceded him in death on September 24, 2018. Ron was a talented mechanic, and had retired from McLean John Deere in Norris City, IL. He had previously worked at the International dealership in...