Loren N. Zachmeyer 81, of Alexis Il, died November 23, 2020 at his residence.  He was born March 2, 1939 in Galesburg, Il the son of Neil and Helen (Crapnell) Zachmeyer.  He married Mary Ann Demick December 30, 1961. Surviving are his wife Mary Ann of Alexis, IL, one son Danny Zachmeyer of Alexis, IL; two grandchildren Krischa and Mitchell.  One brother Errol Zachmeyer of Alexis Il. He was preceded in death by his parent, and son. He served in the US Army...

Ruth Ann Bryan, 83, of Fairview, IL passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at The Renaissance Care Center in Canton, IL. She was born Friday, April 2, 1937 in Abingdon, IL the daughter of Lewis and Lorraine (Housman) Sherman. She married John Craver and then later married Harlan W. Bryan.   Those left to cherish her memory are her children William (Kathy) Craver of Hudson, FL, Frank (Laura) Craver of Avon, IL, George (B.J.) Craver of Tremont, IL, Richard (Kirstie) Craver of...

Betty Marie Meachum Shaw, 85, of Avon, IL passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at The Elms, Macomb, IL.  She was born Monday, July 22, 1935 in Avon, IL the daughter of Dell and Louise (Vickers) Meachum.     Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Barbara Shaw of St. Augustine, Linda (Wayne) Kilburn of Greenbush, Roger (Michelle) Shaw of St. Augustine, Cindy Yocum of Bushnell, Roy (Carol) Shaw Jr. “Corky” of Roseville and Sue Ann Claudon of...

Nancy Jo (Burke) Tracey, 61, of Ellisville, IL passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. She was born Friday, October 16, 1959 in Danville, IL the daughter of James Elwood and Elsie Lou (Roberts) Burke. She married Marvin Tracey on March 14, 1999.   She is survived by her husband Marvin of Ellisville, 1 daughter Adri Burke of Blaco, CO, 1 son Travis Burke of Bushnell, 1 stepson Chris Tracey of Avon, IL, 3 grandchildren 2 step grandchildren, 1 sister Linda...

Phyllis M. Repp, of Avon, IL. passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. at her home. She was born Wednesday, October 4, 1933, in Bushnell, IL. The daughter of Harold and Lottie (Clark) Boyd. She married Cecil Ernie Repp on July 27, 1954 and he preceeded her in death November 9, 2017.   Phyllis is survived by her children; Kelly (Debra) Repp of Hannah City, IL., Jennifer Repp and her husband Larry Haynes of Avon, IL., Lauri Repp and her husband Manning Fronabarger of Grafton,...

It is with great sorrow that the family of Bernard F. Smith (78 years old) announces his passing on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at 4:00 a.m. at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb, IL. Bernard was born in Galesburg, IL, on Thursday, September 24, 1942, to Woodrow S. and Mary E. (Thompson) Smith.    He is survived by two daughters: Sonya Smith of Knoxville, Debbie Myers of Macomb, 6 beautiful grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.    He was preceded in death by his...

Marilyn Geraldine (Wetzel) Raymond Huston   Marilyn G. Raymond Huston, 91, passed away at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Knoxville Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois. Marilyn was born on February 4, 1929 in Hire Township, McDonough County to Roscoe Ivan and Leona (Simmons) Wetzel of rural Blandinsville. She attended Joe Duncan Grade School (1-5) near Fountain Green, Runkle Grade School near Industry and Industry High School for one year before graduating from Macomb High...

Billy C. Anderson, 89, of Avon, IL passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 11:05 p.m. at Cottage Hospital Galesburg, IL.  He was born Saturday, March 14, 1931 in St. Augustine, IL the son of Glenn and Maude (truelock) Anderson.   He is survived by one daughter, Debra Masten of Pleasant Plains; two sons, Larry (Sandy) Anderson of St. Augustine and Donny (Keri) Anderson of Avon; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren; one brother...

James W Yokem, age 91, passed away peacefully October 18 2020, at the Roseville Nursing Home. He was born on August 7th 1929 at Pleasant Hill IL to Sol and Mabel (Cordevant) Yokem.    He leaves his wife of 15 years Phyllis McCullough Yokem, daughters Susan Yokem from Zion IL, Elizabeth (Beth) Yokem from Pittsfield IL, seven stepsons, Victor Seybold (Teri) Quincy IL, Antone Seybold, Stephen (Flint) McCullough (Larisa) Roseville IL, Doug McCullough (Tina) Plymouth IL, Gregg...

Marna Mae Steach, 84, of Avon, IL passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 10:07 a.m. at her home surrounded by family.  She was born Sunday, August 2, 1936, the daughter of Dale and Edythe (Wynkoop) Allison in Avon, Il.  She married Daniel Lee Steach July 30, 1955, in Hernando, MS.  He preceded her on May 21, 2009.    Marna is survived by her children, Mike (Teresa) Steach of Bloomington, Allison (John) Alden of Avon, Sam Steach of Normal and Marnie (Brent) Dugan...