All Obituaries

     John William Shanahan, age 86, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 12:13 am, Saturday April 20, 2024 at Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.      John was born October 22, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late John "Jack" and Helen (Hogan) Shanahan. On October 1, 1969 he married Sherry Lynn Edward. John was an Electrical Engineer for Kawai Musical Instruments. He was a pipe organ enthusiast and a member of the Chicagoland Theatre...

     Paul John Molinarolo, age 84 of Harrisburg, passed away at 3:40 AM, Friday, April 19, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.      Paul was born on March 23, 1940, in Eldorado, Illinois to the late Pete and Mary (Sturam) Molinarolo.  On November 30, 1963, he married Janet Ann Giltosky, and she preceded him in death on April 6, 2014.  Paul graduated from Eldorado High School in 1958 and continued his education at Southern Illinois...

    Brad Alan Farthing, age 49, of Harrisburg, passed away at 9:17 pm, Monday, August 12, 2019 at his residence in Harrisburg.     Brad was born on April 14, 1970 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Gary Lee and Rosi (Reynolds) Farthing.  Brad served his country in the United States Air Force where he was a lab tech. After his military service, Brad worked as a lab tech for hospitals in Marion, Carbondale and most recently Cordova, Alaska.  Brad loved...

      James Emerson “Jim” Byrd, 101 of Harrisburg, passed away at 12:30 AM, Monday, April 1, 2024 at Harrisburg Medical Center surrounded by his family.      Jim was born on July 15, 1922 in Galatia to the late James LaCurgas and Nellie (LeTempt) Byrd. On January 12, 1941 he married Mariella Sprague, and she preceded him in death on August 11, 2007. Jim was a plumber by trade and a business owner. He operated LeTempt Plumbing and Heating in...

     Caroline M. Reed, age 84, passed away on March 11, 2024 at home with her family.  She was born on July 4, 1939 in Concord, Nebraska to Emil and Hannah Carlson.   Her family moved to Southern California during her high school years where she graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in San Diego.  It was in California where she met Donald Reed, fell in love and married on November 27, 1958. Donald and Caroline eventually moved back to Harrisburg,...

Herbert Eugene Parkinson found peace on March 10th, 2024. Age 64 years. Herb was an avid car enthusiast and loved wrenching on vehicles and tooling around town in his golfcart “Lime Time”. He is preceded in death by his sister Jo Rita & father Willard Parkinson. He is survived by his Mother LaCresia “Pat” Parkinson, his partner Susan Berelc. His children Christina, Brian, Anthony, Kenneth & Heather. Grandchildren Paige & Paisley. Further survived by other...

     Traci Lynn Bell, age 39, of Thompsonville passed away on March 2, 2024, at Ferrell Hospital.      Traci was born on February 14, 1985, in Harrisburg to Harry and Barb (Ragain) Marks of Galatia. On September 20, 2008, she married Andy Bell. She attended Little Chapel Church in Harrisburg. Traci graduated from Galatia High School in 2003 and from SIU in 2008 where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She worked for Shawnee Health...

     Barbara Sue Anglin, 80, passed away at 5:19 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Saline Care Nursing and Rehab Center in Harrisburg, IL.       Barbara was born in Saline County to the late Ralph and Geneta (James) Feazel. She married David S. Anglin on May 1, 1965. To that union, their only son was born, David R. Anglin.      Barbara retired from Harrisburg Medical Center. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her...

    Frances Xavier Chapman, age 79, of Marion, passed away on February 26, 2024 at the Harrisburg Medical Center.      Frances was born on August 23, 1944 in Chicago to Rosella Judd. On April 2, 1965 she married William Chapman Sr and he preceded her in death on May 21, 2019. Frances was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marion. She was a special needs teacher’s aide for Illinois School in Park Forest, Illinois. Frances was a care...

     William “Bill” Mack Turner, age 87, of Harrisburg, passed away on February 24, 2024 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana surrounded by his family.      Bill was born on June 20, 1936 to Gus and Nellie (Mifflin) Turner in Williamson County.  On July 2, 1956 he married the former Shirley Martin and was blessed with 67 ½ years of marriage. They resided happily in Pankeyville for over 60 years.  Bill...