All Obituaries

Arlin Wilbert Duelm Some people are remembered for what they accomplished. Others are remembered for how they made people feel. Arlin Wilbert Duelm belonged to the latter. With an unforgettable smile, an infectious laugh, and a remarkable gift for making everyone feel welcome, Arlin spent his life leaving people better than he found them. He did this as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher, neighbor, and friend. Surrounded by the love of his family, Arlin passed away peacefully ...

Joey Wayne Snyder Joey Wayne Snyder passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 4:01 p.m. at his residence in Springfield, IL., surrounded by his family. He was 58 years old. Joey was born on March 11, 1968 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL to Marlin Maurice Snyder, Sr. and Darlene Ann (Kunze) Snyder. He attended Harvard Park Elementary School and graduated from Springfield Southeast High School. Joey worked at Springfield Memorial Hospital for 27 years for Central ...

Sharon Kay Ernest Sharon Kay Ernest passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 4:34 p.m. at her residence in Mt. Olive, IL. Surrounded by loved ones. She was 76 years old. Sharon was born on August 13, 1949 in Springfield, IL to John Reynolds Jr. and Oneita (Standage) Reynolds. Sharon married Bruce Ernest on March 8, 1999 at the Montgomery County Courthouse, and he survives. She was employed as a CNA Certified Nurse Assistant. Sharon is survived by one sister Cindy Morgan of Coffeen IL. And ...

Roger Lee Kratochvil   Roger Lee Kratochvil passed away on Monday, June 30, 2026 at his residence in Mt. Olive, IL. He was 88 years old.   Roger was born on May 10, 1938 to Louis Kratochvil and Norma (Simburger) Kratochvil in White City, IL. He attended White City Public Grade School until May of 1952, and graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the Class of 1956. Roger earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Eastern Illinois University in 1960. He began his teaching ...

Goldie Mae Eckhoff   Goldie Mae Eckhoff passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at her home in Mt. Olive, IL. She was 91 years old.   Goldie was born on May 26, 1935 to Charles and Bessie Margaret (Scott) Clark. She attended Litchfield schools and graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1953. She married Edwin Eckhoff on June 7, 1953, and he survives. Goldie was a mother and a homemaker.   Goldie and Ed enjoyed traveling and family ...

Mark Allen Wood   Mark Allen “Woody” Wood passed away on Monday, June 9, 2026 at his home in Mt. Olive, IL. He was 66 years old.   Mark “Woody” was born on May 9, 1960 in Alton, IL to Kenneth Paul Wood and Loradean Rosetta (Goff) Wood. He attended Staunton Elementary School and graduated from Staunton High School in the class of 1978. Woody was a self-employed carpenter and owner and operator of Woodworks Home Remodeling. He was an excellent carpenter, ...

Larry Lee Marburger   Larry Lee Marburger passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Litchfield Health and Rehab in Litchfield, IL. He was 86 years old.   Larry was born on November 28, 1939 in Walshville, IL to Alfred and Hilda (Niemann) Marburger. He served in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Larry worked at Hano Business Forms in Mt. Olive then owned and operated an excavating business. He married Dorothy (Trill) Marburger on April ...

Larry Lee Kimble   Larry Lee Kimble passed away on April 30, 2026 at 6:23 a.m. at his residence in Mt. Olive, IL. He was 78 years old.   Larry was born on October 28, 1947 in Bloomington, IL to William James Kimble and Laura Belle (MoMann) Kimble. He attended Springfield High School and graduated on June 6, 1965. Larry served in the United States Army from September 1967 until January 1971, and he was honorably discharged. After serving in the military, Larry was employed as ...

Obituary for Lawrence Donald “Vugy” Vukelich   Lawrence Donald “Vugy” Vukelich passed away on Friday, April 10th, 2026 at 6:00 AM at Copper Creek Memory Care in Litchfield, Illinois. Vugy was 93 years old.   Vugy was born on October 13, 1932, in Mt Olive, Illinois. He graduated from Mt Olive High School in 1950 where he played football and ran track. Vugy was a veteran of the United States army. He met the love of his life, Betty Lou Firley, in 1952 ...

Shirley Mae Yancik Shirley Mae Yancik passed away on April 6, 2026 at 12:12 a.m. at Copper Creek Memory Care of Litchfield, IL. She was 87 years old. Shirley was born on July 30, 1938 to Gerald Tull and Claudia Hatfield in Shelbyville, IL. She attended Shelbyville grade school and high school. After graduation, Shirley attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She was employed by Livingston and  Mt. Olive ...