Martha Ann Odom, 72, of Sparta, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 am, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her residence. She was born to the late James Vernon and Ammie Ruby (nee Pratt) Farris on June 23, 1953 in Washington, Iowa. Martha married John Alan Odom on July 25, 1987; he survives. She […]
Willard E. Guebert, 93, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 11:35 am, Friday, May 1, 2026, at La Bella of Freeburg. He was born to the late Theodore E. and Amelia M. (nee Blumenschein) Guebert on February 14, 1933, in Red Bud, Illinois. Willard married Susan Kruse on July 25, 1981 at St.
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Margaret “Jane” Kipp, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Though her family deeply mourns her passing, they take peace in knowing she is now at rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jane was born in Murphysboro, Illinois on July 19,
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Jack R. Houghlan, 59, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born to the late Jack and Janet (nee Huie) Houghlan on December 17, 1966 in DuQuoin, Illinois. Jack had worked for Illinois Department of Natural Resources. He was of Christian
September 13, 1941 — April 22, 2026 Ruma CAROL ANN HESS, 84, of Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 10:52 am, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois. Carol was born to the late Wilfred C. and Lucille O. (nee Auer) Bielefeld on September 13, 1941, in Prairie du Rocher,
Jacqueline A. Bert, 86, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:16 am, Friday, April 10, 2026 in Lebanon, Missouri. She was born to the late James and Adele (nee Pumphrey) Rose on April 2, 1940 in DeSoto, Illinois. Jacqueline had worked as an office manager for Beverly Enterprises until her retirement. She attended Mary
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Norman L. Light, 89, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:22 pm, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at SIH Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois. He was born to the late Cecil and Myrtle (nee Benton) Light on December 9, 1936 in Graniteville, Missouri. Norman married Virginia Dickerson on August 10, 1968; she survives. He had worked in
October 21, 2001 — April 19, 2026 Prairie du Rocher Ally Lynn Melliere, 24, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 2:47 am, Sunday, April 19, 2026, near Modoc, Illinois. Ally was the daughter of Troy and Stacy (nee Wetzler) Melliere. She was born on October 21, 2001, in Red Bud, Illinois. She was
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October 18, 1930 — April 19, 2026 Ellis Grove, IL ROSE A. EGGEMEYER, 95, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 9:42 pm, Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her residence. She was born to the late Lucian I. and Irma I. (nee Mudd) Brewer on October 18, 1930 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. Rose married
CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee has a special meeting this evening at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The tentative agenda: AGENDA Call to Order Roll call Review and discussion on bills to be approved at City Council Meeting Discussion on Agenda items
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