All Obituaries

Birdie LaVonne Sutton, 77, of Marshall, MO, formerly of Litchfield, passed away on Thurs., Nov. 19, 2020 at 7:50 a.m. at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall.  She was born on Dec. 24, 1942, in Alton, IL, a daughter of Rady Onis and Hazel Gladys (McCann) McKenzie.  LaVonne dedicated her time to being a homemaker.  She married Chester Earl Sutton on November 23, 1960.  He preceded her in death on January 1, 2006.  LaVonne enjoyed crocheting, making ceramics, being with her...

Vernon Henry Jacob, 86, of Litchfield, IL passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at 7:40 a.m. in Montgomery Place.  He was born in Cahokia Township in Macoupin County, a son of Henry Richard and Crescentia L. (Boehm) Jacob, Jr.  Vernon was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during Peace Time.  He married the former Ruth Lorraine Billiter on March 9, 1957 at Union Avenue Christian Church in Litchfield.  She preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 1999.  He later...

Doris Mae Gray, 94, of Butler, IL passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 3:02 pm at Aviston Countryside Manor in Aviston, IL. She was born in Hillsboro, IL. on October 5, 1926, a daughter of the late Russel and Harriet E. (Maddox) Stephenson. Doris married Joseph A. Gray on December 15, 1945 in Hillsboro. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1996 after celebrating 50 years of marriage. Doris was a wonderful homemaker and also worked at The Gardens for over 30 years. She attended the...

Julieanna Staley, 61, of Decatur, passed away on Thurs., Oct. 29, 2020 at 1:52 p.m. in HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.  She was born on Dec. 9, 1958, in Litchfield, IL, a daughter of the late Gordon Allen and Doris Ann Rabich.  Julieanna dedicated her time to being a homemaker.  She married John Staley, and he survives.  Julieanna was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur.  She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.  She enjoyed NASCAR, and...

Velma Lee Kazenske, 90, of Litchfield, formerly of Auburn, passed away on Mon., Oct. 19, 2020 at 3:35 p.m. in HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.  She was born on March 16, 1930, in Peoria, IL, a daughter of William and Bessie Lynn (Charles) Evans.  She married Frank Kazenske on June 27, 1947 in Springfield, IL.  He preceded her in death in 2005.  Velma was a homemaker.  She was a member of All Nations Worship Center in Litchfield, where she dedicated her...

Rev. Robert Houston Jones, 92, of Litchfield, IL passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2:50 a.m. in his home.  Born September 21, 1928 in Covington, KY., a son of Robert Houston, Sr. and Violet Lillian (Dunn) Jones.  Robert was a Minister of Christian churches.  He was in the pulpit Ministry for 26 years and served as Director of Development at Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, TN for 15 years. He served as Chaplain of Knox Area Rescue Ministries for 5 years before...

Ruth Virginia Weatherford, 98, of Litchfield, passed away on Fri., Oct. 16, 2020 at 2:50 p.m. in Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care in Litchfield.  She was born on Jan. 22, 1922, in Macoupin County near Gillespie and Carlinville, a daughter of Murl and Virgie (Hart) Mitchell.  Ruth graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1939.  She married George William Weatherford on July 5, 1944 in St. Charles, MO.  He preceded her in death on April 18, 1985. ...

Beulah Luella Marsh, 94, of Litchfield, passed away on Sat., Oct. 10, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. in Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care in Litchfield.  She was born on Aug. 19, 1926, in Walshville, IL, a daughter of William Phillip and Clara (Keeling) Loew.  Beulah married Herbert Earl Marsh on Aug. 10, 1945 in Litchfield.  He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 2003.  In her earlier years she worked at the Brown Shoe Company, and Roller Derby in Litchfield.  Later on...

Kristine Marie Hauter, 36, of Decatur, formerly of Litchfield, passed away on Sun., Oct. 4, 2020 at 9:40 p.m. in her home.  She was born on Feb. 14, 1984, in Springfield, IL.  Kristine attended Litchfield High School and received her GED later.  She went on to Robert Morris College and received an Associate’s Degree in paralegal studies.  Over the years, her relationships included Nick Gerl and Keith Hauter.  Kristine married Keith Hauter, and they later...

Dean Martin Jett, 65, of Litchfield, passed away on Thurs., Oct. 1, 2020 at 3:40 a.m. in his home.  He was born on Feb. 10, 1955, in Litchfield, IL, a son of Leslie Lewis and Ginger Ann (Logsdon) Jett.  Dean married the former Geri Lynn Hancock on April 8, 1981 in Litchfield, IL.  She preceded him in death on Sept. 14, 2017.  He was a construction worker with the Labor Hall Local Union #1084 for several years.  Dean was a member of the AMVETS and Bass Anglers. ...