All Obituaries

Mr. Johnny D. Wilson, age 84, of Clay City, Illinois, died at 9:33 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, Illinois.  On May 31, 1957, Johnny married Betty L. (Douglas) Newby in Bluford, Illinois.   Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Betty of Clay City, IL; six sons, Maurice of Montana, William II of Romeoville, IL, Herbert of Clay City, IL, Johnny Jr. of Frankfort, IL, Michael of Troy, IL, and Mark Newby of Romeoville, IL, 14 grandkids, 12...

Mr. Ronnie R. Hilderbrand, 75, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away at 1:04 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019, surrounded by family at his home.  Ronnie was born in Olney, Illinois, on December 30, 1943, to Delbert and Juanita (Sparling) Hilderbrand. He married Ruth (Atchason) Hilderbrand on January 3, 1964, at the Sailor Springs Christian Church Parsonage.  Ronnie worked as a roustabout in the oil fields and later as a farm hand for Laughton Farms. He was a member of the Sailor...

Lula Aileen Standley, 81, born in 1938, in Noble, IL, in a small cabin in front of a wood stove, passed away on September 10, 2019, at 6:06 a.m. at Clay County Hospital in Flora.  She was baptized in the Little Wabash River.  Aileen, A.K.A., Bingo Granny, was known by many for her love of Bingo. Lula is survived by her husband, Jeff Standley, sister, Billie Jean Colclasure, daughters, Mary B. Willis and Pam S. Willis.  Per the wishes of Aileen and her family, no services...

Mr. Donald Robert Williamson, 78, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.  Donald was born on April 4, 1941, in St. James, Missouri, to Oscar “Hop” and Lola Lorraine (Eskew) Williamson.  He married Jacqueline Sue Graham on October 17, 1960, at Louisville Christian Church in Louisville, Illinois.  He was a past 32⁰ Mason in Effingham.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting...

Steven Wayne Strange, 38, of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 9:01 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2019, at his home in Flora.  Steven was born on August 11, 1980, in Chicago Heights, IL, to Lester Strange and Marlene (Bennett) Sanders.  He worked in the construction business.  He enjoyed playing guitar.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his beloved dog, Brandy. Steven is survived by his mother and step-father, Marlene and Jim Sanders of Mokena, IL, his brother, Eric...

Mr. Joseph Robert Eckelberry, 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on July 18, 2019, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois.  Joe was born on September 11, 1937, in Rinard, Illinois, to Joseph Martin and A. Ozella (Plumley) Eckelberry.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from which he retired on March 3, 1975.  On October 12, 1978, Joe married Louise Guinn in Louisville, IL.  After his retirement from the Navy, he worked for Bailey...

Mr. Nicholas Keith DiSandro, 66, of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 5:05 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at his home.  Nicholas was born on July 15, 1952, to Lefty Emilio and Wanda June (Edwards) DiSandro in East St. Louis, Illinois.  After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He married Brenda (Schoonover) DiSandro on July 5, 2003, at the First Baptist Church in Flora.  He loved fishing and woodworking.  He also enjoyed gardening...

Noah Newton Jamison Anderson, cherished baby boy of Dirk & Brooke Anderson, was born into the arms of Jesus at 4:49 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, weighing 2.61 oz. and was 6.5 inches long.  Our sweet Noah was loved every second he was with us.  He got so many hugs & kisses while in mommy’s tummy and was told I love you every day by his big sister, big brother, mommy, and daddy.  Our angel will be loved...

Mr. Bernard Arnold Sehie, 89, of Flora, IL, passed away at 6:55 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.  Bernard was born in Clay County, IL, on April 22, 1930, to John and Vallie (Feller) Sehie.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  On April 21, 1956, he married Carolyn Hoskins, and they spent 61 years of marriage together.  Bernard spent his career as a construction laborer.  He loved racing and his family. Bernard...

Jesse William Shires, 66, of Xenia, IL, passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, IL. Jesse was born on May 21, 1952, in Montgomery, Alabama, to the late William Shires and Betty Shefka, who survives.  He served his country in the Marine Corps.   He married Barbara Greenwood Shires on July 3, 2010, in Xenia, IL.  In his early years, Jesse worked for CFI, Certified Flooring Installers.  He enjoyed being outdoors and...