Dorotha M. Rhodes, 88, of Vandalia, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at SBL Fayette County Hospital. A Graveside Service & Interment will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Spring Hill Cemetery, Beecher City with Rev. Dennis Warner officiating. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Northside Christian Church, where Dorotha was a devout and faithful member. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com Dorotha Mar...

Melvin E. Huber, 95, of Vandalia, IL, (formerly of Nokomis, IL) passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 07, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Ramsey with Rev. Danny White and Pastor Roy Eller Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Ramsey with Military Rites accorded by Ramsey American Legion Post #460 and Herrick American Legion Post # 839. Visitation will be...

Kevin Scott Roberts, age 52, of Farina, Illinois passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, December 5, 2025 in the peaceful tranquility of his home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois. Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois Rev. Ryan Meyer will be officiating. Interment will be at Farina Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Tu...

Leroy Gouchenouer, 74 of Louisville died at 9:35 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2025 at home. There will be family graveside services held at a later date at Union Cemetery, Altamont. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont is assisting the family with arrangements. Nathan Leroy Gochenouer was born on Sunday, May 6, 1951 in Hunter, Arkansas to Orville T. and Buna C. (Phillips) Gouchenouer. He was a retired plumber. Leroy is survived by: his brothers, Kenneth (...

Lisa S. (Belt) LaMar, 58, of Vandalia, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 03, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. Per Lisa's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests that memorials be made to Hohlt & File Funeral Home to assist with funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com. Lisa Sue Belt was born on September 3, 1967, in Peki...

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...