Heather Davis, 45, of Altamont, died at 4:34 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2026 at her home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:00 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Altamont with Rev. Scott Niermann officiating. Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 15 at the Altamont Lutheran Interparish School, where the family asks for everyone to come in Fear Nothing, Altamont Indian, ALIS or anything blue. Visitation w...

Carolyn Ann Trotter, age 83 of Vandalia, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at her home. She was born January 19, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Elmer John and Albertine "Minnie" (Whetsell) Krause. She married Don Carlos Trotter on April 7, 1962 in East St. Louis, IL. He passed away on December 28, 2000. Carolyn was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending her days raising her children. She loved spending time with her family, spoiling her grandchildren, and she loved ...

Kylie Marie was born on January 21, 2011, and brought light and love into the lives of everyone who knew her. With a smile that could light up a room and a heart full of kindness, Kylie had a way of making everyone feel welcomed, valued, and loved. She passed away on November 14, 2025, far too soon, leaving behind an unimaginable void in the hearts of her family and friends. Kylie never met a stranger and was truly everyone's friend. Her laughter, compassion, and joyful spirit left lasting me...

Lyle Charles Edgar, 93, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Keyesport, IL, at the home of his son. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 22, 2026, at Mother of Dolors Catholic Church, Vandalia, with the Rev. Fr. Zachary Edgar officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30 AM, at Hohlt and File Funeral Home, Vandalia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or...

Ralph Andrew Pontious, age 62, of Altamont, formerly of Watson, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 5, 2026. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Burial will follow at Keens Chapen Cemetery. Pastor Jody Kitts will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his family or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfunera...

Patricia "Diane" Englehardt Adams was born in Vandalia, IL on November 7, 1935 to H.B. "Pat" and Eloise Englehardt. She graduated from VCHS with the Class of 1953, attended Illinois Wesleyan University where she was a Kappa Delta, and transferred to Eastern Illinois University. Diane married Don Adams on June 26, 1955 at the First United Methodist Church in Vandalia. She became a 4th grade teacher in St. Elmo until choosing to stay at home to raise her children. After bein...

Marilyn Jenkins of Prescott, Arizona, and formerly of Altamont, Illinois, died on February 24, 2026 of natural causes. Marilyn was born on July 25, 1933 in Altamont, IL to Clarence and Ruth (Schumacher) Milleville. She was baptized at and grew up attending St. Paul (ELCA) Lutheran Church in Altamont. Marilyn earned her BS in education at Eastern Illinois University and her MS in administration at St. Xavier University. She married Paul Jenkins, also of Altamont, on August 22, 1954. They settl...

Myron L. Sandiford, 64, of Vandalia, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home. Per Myron's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia with Pastor Kenneth "Bud" Wade officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00-11:00 AM, Saturday, June 27, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Warrior Nation Cancer F...

Andrew Seth Karrraker, 24 years young, passed away in our home on Friday, May 22, 2026. He was born in Summerville, SC, on March 4, 2002. Andrew was a very creative young man; he loved music, both singing and making. He was a very talented writer. He loved football, and his favorite NFL team was the New England Patriots. Andrew played football all through Middle School and his Freshman year of High School. He was also on the wrestling team and enjoyed his time on the mat. He graduated from Va...

Lyle Burton Edgecombe, born September 22, 1931, in Macon County, Illinois, passed away on April 12, 2026 at his home in Ramsey, Illinois. He was a man who could always be counted on, whether at home, at work, at church, or among friends, and most importantly, for his family. Lyle grew up in Macon County and graduated from Nokomis High School before answering the call to serve his country with the United States Army in Korea. After returning home, he built a long and successful career in farm ...

John T. Nesbit, 83, of Greenville, Illinois, passed away on May 30, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. John, the son of Chester and Betty (Tracy) Nesbit was born in Mulberry Grove, Illinois, on December 26, 1942. He was raised in Mulberry Grove and attended the Seagraves one room school and Mulberry Grove High School. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Reeves, on September 24, 1963, and they shared over 62 beautiful years together. In 2017, they moved to Greenville,...

Helen Louise Denton, age 77, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at New Horizons Church in St. Elmo, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will follow at a later date. Kent "PeeWee" Denton will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Horizons Church or the donor's choice. Online con...