All Obituaries

Margaret Ann Smith 84 of Harrisburg, passed away at 7:05 AM, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at her residence.      Margaret was born on November 12, 1938 in Gaskins City to the late Alfred Elvis and Patsy Lucinda (Wiley) Owen. On August 19, 1956 she married James “Rod” Smith and he preceded her in death on March 14, 2015. Margaret worked as a waitress at Nick’s 45 Café and Schnierle’s Café and she was also a cashier at Uptown Market....

Richard Arlen Bosecker, 88 of Round Rock, Texas, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Thursday evening, March 9, 2023 in Round Rock, Texas. He was born December 25, 1934 in Albion, Illinois to Henry and Lola Bosecker. In 1940, his family moved to Rockford, Illinois where he attended elementary and middle school. In 1950, the family moved back to farm life in the Lick Prairie Community near Mt. Carmel, Illinois, where he graduated from high school. He met the love of...

Jerold (Jerry) Ray Williams, better known as Papa Jerry, died on March 8, 2023.  He was born on July 26, 1942, in Carbondale, Illinois to Rita (Baggott) and Raymond E. Williams. Jerry married his high school sweetheart, Rebecca (Becky) O’Brien on November 24, 1960 at the First Baptist Church of Anna, Illinois.  They enjoyed 62 years of marriage. His childhood was spent in Cobden where he graduated from Cobden High School.  He received his undergraduate college degree...

Gordon Lee Hull 1951– 2023        Gordon Lee Hull age 71 of Harrisburg passed away on February 21, 2023 at his residence.      Gordon was born July 28, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Leroy and Rosalie (Hurst) Hull. He served his country in the United States Army. Gordon was an iron worker and handyman. He attended the Equality Church of God and the Honeycomb Church of God when he was able. Gordon was formerly a member of American...

     Donald Lee “Donnie” Karns, age 86, of Harrisburg, passed away at 3:13 AM, Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.      Donnie was born on Monday, November 9, 1936 in Equality, Illinois, to the late Hobart C. and Lillie (Brown) Karns.  On May 28, 1955 he married Rita Jane “Mickey” Hines and she survives in Harrisburg.  Donnie was primarily a farmer, but he also worked as a truck driver, oil...

     James Russell “Rusty” Warren age 75, of Rosiclare, passed away at 10:50 AM, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Hardin County General Hospital, surrounded by his family.      Rusty was born on September 27, 1947 in Rosiclare to Clyde Russell and Verna R. (English) Warren. On August 8, 1966 he married Dora Kay Bayne and she survives in Rosiclare.  Rusty worked as a correctional officer and was also Deputy Sherriff of Hardin County. He...

     Barbara Nell Wallace, age 85 of Harrisburg, Illinois passed away at 10:55 AM, Friday, February 10, 2023 at Shawnee Rose Care Center surrounded by family.      Barbara was born on December 4, 1937 in Eldorado, Illinois to the late Fred and Irene (Harrison) Nunley.  On October 5, 1954 she married Leroy Wallace and he survives in Harrisburg. She was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling and flowers.  Barbara was a member of The Church of God in...

     Fredrick “Fred” Gordon Bush, age 73 of Harrisburg, passed away at 3:33 AM, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.      Fred was born on November 22, 1949 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Ownly and Ruth (Vinyard) Bush. On April 3, 2011 he married Ellen Lambert Dyhrkopp and she survives in Harrisburg. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army stationed for two years in Germany. Fred was a working...

     Edgar Wayne Stevenson, age 73 of Harrisburg, passed away at 4:45 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.      Wayne was born on October 27, 1949 in Granite City, Illinois to the late James O. and Mildred Mae (Webb) Stevenson. On May 27, 1993 he married Wanda Hernandez and she survives in Harrisburg. Wayne served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam. Wayne worked for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources...

     MaryAnne Mayberry of Harrisburg finally boarded that midnight train to Georgia on February 4, 2023 at 8:11 am from her home.      MaryAnne was born on June 15, 1957 in Harrisburg to the late Darnell and Rosalee (Coseboon) Mayberry. She was a homemaker, and a proud mother, grandmother and devoted sister. She loved music, particularly Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Dr. Hook and Gladys Knight and the Pips. She also enjoyed dancing to her favorite music. MaryAnne...