Ms. Rita Ann Nadolski of Radom, IL, was called to her heavenly home surrounded by her family at her residence on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:20 A.M. She had attained the age of 89 years, 3 months, and 21 days. Rita was born on January 2, 1935, on the family farm in Ashley, IL, the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (nee Kujawa) Rynski. She was united in marriage to George Nadolski, Sr. on June 21, 1952, and they later divorced. This marriage was blessed with five children. Rita worked...

Janith K. Scott, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 pm on April 17, 2024, at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. She was born February 17, 1939, in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late George and Irene (Shelton) Standerfer. Janith first married Donald Chambliss on June 29, 1956. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1990, after 34 years of marriage. She later married Richard Scott in November 2013. He passed away on March 16, 2023, after 10 years of marriage. Ja...

Ronald L. Woodward or "Woody" as many knew him, moved to his long-awaited Heavenly home on Monday, April 22, 2024. Ron loved God, his family, his country, and his people. He set an example for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that will lead them all their lives. Ron was born on April 29, 1936, in Iuka. The son of David and Lyda (Mulvaney) Woodward. He married the love of his life, Betty Lou Thomas on September 3, 1955. She preceded him in death. He is survived b...

Mary Stonequist, of Salem, passed away on April 18, 2024, in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Kane County, Illinois to Arther and Elizabeth (Marsh) Stonequist. She was a postal carrier for more than a decade in DeKalb, Illinois. She was also a member of the VFW in DeKalb, Legend in DeKalb, and the Grace Church of the Nazarene in Salem. Mary is survived by three sons: Michael Stonequist of Salem, Gregory Edwards of Genoa, Illinois, and Thomas Lenker of DeKalb. One daughter: N...

Wanda Louise Robbins, 98, of Salem Illinois passed away on Thursday morning April 18, 2024. Wanda was born in Burlington Iowa, the daughter of Carl Frederick and Louise Wilhemina (Harre) Picker. Wanda graduated from Burlington High School in 1942 where she was in the Scribbler's Club, sang in the school choir, and was the attendant to the Homecoming queen. After graduation, she worked at Witte's Drug Store and Paint Co. before being employed by The Telephone Company in Burlington where she m...

James R. (Little Jim) McDermott Jr. of Boyd, Illinois passed from this earth on March 25, 2024, in Naperville, Illinois. Jim was born on November 24, 1946, to parents, James R. (Big Jim) McDermott and Wanita Cole McDermott-Rettke. Jim was the oldest of four brothers, (Jim, Joe, John and Jack). Jim was married to Frances Lee Ward on July 19, 1969. They had the joy of raising six children together. She survives him and lives in Illinois. Jim is also survived by his son, James Kent McDermott of ...

Phyllis Wilson, 77, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, at her home, which is the same home she was born in. She was born on August 13, 1946, to Vern and Nola Hamson in Belle Rive. She married William Franklin Wilson on December 22, 1963. They were blessed with sixty years of marriage before he preceded her in death on April 8, 2024. Phyllis is survived by two sons, Todd Wilson of Irvington, Illinois, and Doug Wilson and wife, Denise of Mount Vernon, Illinois; seven grandkids; four gre...

Ann Dee (Jackson) Bent ended her battle with cancer on Sunday, April 21st at the age of 55 surrounded by family in Clarksville, TN. Ann Dee was born on July 1st, 1968 to Paul and Karole Jackson in Vandalia, IL. She is preceded in death by her mother, Karole Jackson of Salem, IL, father and mother-in-law Wayne and Nadene Bent of Camp Point, IL, maternal and paternal grandparents. Surviving family members include husband of nearly 35 years Jeffrey Bent of Clarksville, TN, children Joshua of Cla...