Doris Jean Street, age 92, of Vandalia, IL passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday, December 1, 2025. Doris was born July 22, 1933 in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Ralph Radcliff Sr. and Ethel Gladys (Ritter) Radcliff. She married John "Butch" Street on April 18, 1953 in Mattoon, IL. Doris attended Parkview Free Methodist church in Vandalia. She was a Cubs fan, loved to crochet, garden, and play pinochle. She is survived by her husband; John Street, her children; Jim ...

Donna F. Stewart, 84, of Vandalia, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 02, 2025, at her home. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, December 05, 2025 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia with Pastor Lucas Shelley officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Van Burensburg. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM, Friday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Churc...

Robert Arthur Garrison came into this world on May 13, 1945 in Loudon Township, IL, weighing a whopping 13 pounds. He was a special Mother's Day present to his mom, Fern Kathryn (Morris) Garrison and a blessing to his father, Otha Vincent Garrison. He married Ruth Ann Arndt on April 24, 1964, in Vandalia. Our beloved, Robert Arthur Garrison, age 80, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at his residence in Vandalia, IL. He was a member of Crown Point Church, St. Peter Sportsmans Club-Gatch L...

Stacey Vonderheide, 62, of Saint Elmo died at 9:07 AM, Saturday, November 29, 2025 at home. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Stacey Jo (Hill) Vonderheide was born on Monday, December 31, 1962 in Vandalia, IL to Jerry and JoNell (Reeder) Hill. She is survived by: her sons, Levi (LaShay Mcherron) Lock of Danville and Elijah (Brandy) Lock of Altamont; sisters, Christy (Josh) Kilz...

Melody Ann (Fry) Steiner, age 70, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Melody was born November 21, 1955 in Des Plaines, IL, the daughter of Don Fry and Alta Rose (Burrus) Fry. She married Robert Lee Steiner on December 31, 2016. Melody loved crafting, gardening, flowers, and going on walks. She enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with them. Her grandkids were her everything. She is survived by her husband; Robert Steiner of Mulb...

Marie Davis, age 89, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. Marie was born May 27, 1936 in Northern Illinois, the daughter of Irvin Sasse and Pauline (Davis) Sasse. She worked for the last 20 years in the cafeteria at Fayette County Hospital. She enjoyed watching the cardinals, bowling, and playing pool. She is survived by her children; Billye Plunkett, Barbara (Jim) Clem, and Brenda Dunaway, her grandchildren; James Clem, Mandy Durbin, Randi King, ...

Ronald L. "Ronnie" McDowell, 84, of Vandalia, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care. Per Ronnie's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 01, 2025 at Northside Christian Church, Vandalia with Pastor Dennis Warner officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00-11:00 AM, Monday, December 01, 2025, at the church. Interment will take pl...

Roberta Wolf, 91, of Vandalia, previously of Hughes Springs, TX died at 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Brookstone Estates of Vandalia. Per Bobbi's wishes, there will be a private family viewing and cremation with no public services. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Hughes Springs, TX. Gieseking Funeral Home, Brownstown is assisting the family with arrangements. Bobbi was born on Monday, May 21, 1934 in Decatur, IL to Albert and Lorraine (Dickens) Hopkins. She was k...

Magnolia Jolene Hirschauer, infant daughter of Brandon and Mackenzie (Hoffman) Hirschauer, died at 5:04 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham. Private graveside services will be on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Moccasin with Dennis Hirschauer officiating. Memorials may be made to huntershopeministry.com. Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont is assisting the family with arrangements. She is survived by her parents; her grand...

Steven L. Chrisman, 52, of Brownstown, died at 12:55 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Gieseking Funeral Home, Brownstown is assisting the family with arrangements. Steven was born on Tuesday, August 14, 1973 in Joliet to Steven H. and Jackie L. (Bunyard) Chrisman. He married Michelle Goza on December 29, 2009. He is survived by; his wife, Michelle Chrisman, Brownstown; father, Steve, Brownstow...

James Allen Williams, 83, of Brownstown, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Visitation will be held on November 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. at Frieden United Church of Christ Farina, IL. Kevin White will officiate. Burial will follow immediately at Farina Cemetery, Farina, Illinois. In place of flowers, memorials may be made to Brownstown VFW #9770 Brownstown, IL. or to the donor's cho...

Diane Kay (Ammann) Chappel, age 75 of Vandalia, IL passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Diane was born January 29, 1950 in Highland, IL, the daughter of Lester and Laverna (Wiese) Ammann. Diane was a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of deep faith, she passed away surrounded by her family. Diane spent almost 13 years working as a court reporter before joining LeFevre, Zeman, Oldfield, and Lawinger Law Group. She later joined SIUE, where she...