All Obituaries

Jean Stewart,93, of Litchfield, formerly of Butler, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 12:07 P.M.  at her residence, surrounded by her family.   Born in Litchfield on March 21, 1929 a daughter of Gerald Lynn and Lillie Eleanor (Flynn) Fite.   She was a graduate of Litchfield Community High School Class of 1947.  She married Harold Wayne Stewart on June 20, 1948 at the First Baptist Church in Litchfield. Mr. Stewart passed away on October 8, 2000.  Mrs....

Nicole “Nicki” Marie Billiter, 53, of Litchfield, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 6:04 a.m. at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. She was born on Jan. 15, 1969 in Litchfield, IL, a daughter of Richard Lee and Linda Suzanne (Bishop) Billiter. Nicki was a graduate of Litchfield High School and was employed by Fayco Enterprises. She enjoyed watching television, listening to music, bowling, and summer camp. Nicki collected stuffed animals and loved being around people....

Harry Edwin Weller, 79 of Litchfield, IL, died Monday, May 16, 2022, in his home. Mr. Weller was born October 24, 1942, in Litchfield, IL, a son of Edgar Taake and Mildred Irene (Hamilton) Weller. He served in the US Navy. He worked for Monterey Coal until he retired. Harry loved living in his country paradise, crafting masterful pieces in his woodshop and walking the pathways through the curated acres of trees.  He loved to hunt and walk the stream alongside his 6-pack of Jack Russell...

Freddie “Fred” Eugene Roach, 72, of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 7:44 p.m. in Hillsboro.  He was born on October 24, 1949 in Carlinville, IL, a son of Fred A. Roach and the former Dorothy L. Welge. He attended school in Raymond, IL, and briefly attended college.  He was a retired coal miner from CONSOL of Coffeen, IL, and a member of the UMWA. Mr. Roach served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran in the 11th Armored Calvary Division....

Sandra Mae Karlson, 73, of Litchfield, passed away on Thurs. April 21, 2022 at 3:49 p.m. at her residence. Mrs. Karlson was born on April 28, 1948 in Quincy, IL, a daughter of Elmo and Betty Maxine (Hudelson) Higgins. She was a 1966 graduate of Quincy High School and was a homemaker. She first married Wayne Edward May in 1966 and they divorced in 1996. In 2006, she married David Karlson, he preceded her in death in 2011. Mrs. Karlson enjoyed arts and crafts, baking cakes, and loved her...

Jerry “Hook” Louis Jett, Sr., 64, of Litchfield, passed away on Wed., April 20, 2022 at 3:19 p.m. at his residence. He was born May 18, 1957, in Litchfield, IL, the son of Leslie Lewis and Ginger Ann (Logsdon) Jett. Jerry was a construction laborer with Local 1084 in Hillsboro. His first marriage was to Donna Lynn Munos on April 18, 1980, they later divorced. He and Mendy Lou (Coats) Meisner were married on Dec. 31, 1997, she survives. Jerry was a member of ABATE and Amvets Post...

Floyd Perkins, 75, of Litchfield passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 6:21 p.m. in HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.  He was born on December 19, 1946 in Neelyville, Missouri, a son of Chester and Edna (Brooks) Perkins. He attended Poplar Bluff schools in Missouri and was a laborer with Litchfield Local Labor Hall. He married the former Donna Jean Sharp on December 4, 1987 in Hillsboro, she survives. Mr. Perkins was a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge #51 in Hillsboro as well...

Delores Marie Adams, 81, of Litchfield, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 8:34 A.M. at her residence.  Born April 26, 1940. A daughter of Earl Vesty and Eva (Taylor) Horn.  She married Richard Burl Adams, on July 2, 1955 in Corinth, MS, and he survives. Mrs.  Adams was employed over the years at Echlin Manufacturing, St. Francis Hospital and at Heritage Manor.  She and her husband lived in Florida for several years before returning to Litchfield.   She...

Robert Eugene “Fuzzy” Jacobs, Jr., 70, of Litchfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 8:48 p.m. in his home. He was born in Litchfield on July 3, 1951, a son of Robert Eugene and Lovine E. (Varner) Jacobs, Sr. Fuzzy graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1969 and attended Eastern Illinois University-Charleston for two years. He and the former Marsha Arlene Johnson were married on October 25, 1981 and they later divorced. Fuzzy and Jody Michelle (Murray)...

David Lee Waggoner, 67, of Waggoner passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 26, 2022 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born June 3, 1954, in Litchfield, a son of Joe LeRoy and Mary Lou (Edmundson) Waggoner. He graduated from Lincolnwood High School in 1972 and went on to earn an Associates Degree in Mechanics at Lincoln Land Community College. David and the former Deborah “Debbie” Lea Bedinghaus were married October 6, 1978 at St. Mary’s Catholic...