Colleen "Honey" (Sparks) Overturf, 80, Nashville, Tennessee, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on July 2, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born September 21, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Thomas and Faye Sparks. Colleen lived in residence with her son, Michael Higgins, and daughter-in-law, Lee-Ann, along with her grandsons, Eli and Timothy; she was their "Grandma Honey". She is survived by her sister, Ca...

Donald Eugene Crocker passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on September 29, 1938, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Don lived a full life shaped by hard work, service, and love for his family. He served in the U.S. Navy before starting a long career in the oil industry, which took him to more than 50 countries. During his career, Don and his family lived in Scotland and Pakistan, making lifelong memories along the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert an...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry P. Onhiser Sr., 68, of Salem, at his home on July 9th, 2025. He was born on November 6th, 1956, to Paul and Betty (Mercer) Onhiser in New Mexico. Jerry worked as a heavy machine and crane operator. He loved motorcycles, which led to him being a Harley-Davidson enthusiast. He was always ready to ride his Harley. He had a real love of nature and animals, but his greatest joy came from spending time with his family and his dog, Teddy...

Curtis 'Scott" Sheeler, age 65, of Sparta, Illinois, passed away at 10:38 am, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 1, 1960, in Sparta, Illinois, to the late Franklin D. and Leola (nee Koester) Sheeler. Scott worked as the Chief Financial Officer at SSI in Herrin, Illinois, until his retirement. He grew up at St. John Lutheran Church in Sparta and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Steeleville. Scott enjoyed riding his Harley and loved his horses. His gra...

Ollie May Summers, 94, of Belle Rive, Illinois, passed away at 8:50 am July 6, 2025, at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Mrs. Summers was born on April 3, 1931, in Belle Rive, Illinois, to Paul and Florence (Hamson) Spreen. On May 28, 1949, she married Donald Summers, who preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Summers is survived by one son, Larry Summers of Belle Rive; daughter-in-law, Linda Anita Summers of Angola, Louisiana; four grandchildren, Jacquelyn Coleman and hu...

Helen Grace Smith, age 87 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home in Salem. Helen was born on November 3, 1937, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the daughter of Vernon and Mary Ramsey. She married James R. "Joker" Smith on May 19, 1952, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death on January 29, 2015, after 62 years of marriage. She is survived by two daughters, Robin Davis and husband Dale of Salem and Lana Jones and husband Mike of Salem; grandchildren, Jen...

Gary W. Levall, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 am July 7, 2025 at Breese Nursing Home in Breese, Illinois. He was born March 2, 1940 in Bluford, Illinois to the late Vernie "Bus" Donald and Lindell Marie (McRill) Levall. Gary married Patricia (Hall) Levall on March 26, 1960 at East Salem Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois. In addition to his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Gary is survived by his daughter, Barbara Reiman and husband, Phillip of Highland, ...

Beverly Maxine Spitler, 95, of Odin passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her home in Odin. She married Lawrence Spitler on June 29, 1947, in Hart, Michigan, and he preceded her in death on March 7, 2002. Private services were held at the Day Macz Funeral Home in Sandoval. Interment was at Peaceful Valley Cemetery in Odin. Memorials may be made in Beverly's honor to the Children's Miracle Network or the Odin Christian Church and will be accepted for the family at Macz Funeral Home, 234 South...