Obituaries

Peggyann Jessie Helmers

PEGGYANN JESSIE HELMERS, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:57 am, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. She was born to the late Charles Wesley and Cora Ann (nee Greathouse) Stirnaman on February 17, 1938 in Riley Lake, Illinois. Peggyann had worked for Sparta Printing and in […]

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Judy I. Hall

Judy I. Hall of Perryville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 30, 2026. She was 82. Judy was born February 6, 1944, to the late Flora Brown and Gilbert Weibrecht. In her late 20s, Judy helped start what would later become United Enterprises, an organization that provides meaningful

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Norma Wingerter

NORMA WINGERTER, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 am, Monday, August 31, 2026 at Independence Care Center, Perryville, Missouri. She was born to the late James Wilbert and Irene Bertha (nee Shemonic) Smith on June 7, 1935 in Rockwood, Illinois. Norma married Edward “Tim” Lee Wingerter on February 26, 1955 in Rockwood, Illinois;

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Kirk E Mudd

KIRK E. MUDD, 46, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 11:40 am, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.    He was born October 14, 1979, in Red Bud, Illinois, the oldest child of Larry and Diane (nee Imming) Mudd. On May 1, 2004, Kirk married Elizabeth “Liz”

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James Leroy Loucks, Jr

James Leroy Loucks, Jr. 50, of Cutler, Illinois passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Murphysboro, IL. He was born April 29, 1976 to James Leroy Loucks and Sharon Williams. James enjoyed bow hunting, fishing and most of all spending time with his family, especially his children. Survivors include six children,

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Stephanie Lynne Taylor

Stephanie Lynne Taylor, 54, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was born March 7, 1972 in Perryville, MO to James D. Taylor and Mildred “Lou” (Terry) Taylor. After more than 30 years of an extraordinary journey, our beloved sister, Stephanie, has peacefully gone home to

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Lucille M. Bader

In Loving Memory Lucille M. Bader 93 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO February 22, 1933 – August 22, 2026 Lucille M. Bader, 93 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO, passed away on August 22, 2026. Lucille was a woman whose life was centered around faith, family, friendship, and service to others. She cherished every

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Sharon Layton

Sharon Catherine Layton, 77, of Perryville, Missouri went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 21, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Perry County. She was born November 16, 1949 in Fort Riley, KS to Joseph and Ileene (Angle) Hayden. She married the love of her life, Gary Layton, on August 30, 1969 at St. Vincent

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