All Obituaries

Denzel Ruth Richardson, age 101, of Casey, IL passed away at 6:05 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Casey, IL. She was born July 6, 1920 in Westfield, IL the daughter of Edward Oscar “Pete” Davis and Ruth Mariah Lacey Davis. On May 25, 1945 she married John Richardson in Charleston, IL; he passed away on February 28, 1970. During WWII John and Denzel, “Dovie” as John affectionately called her corresponded by mail until his...

Karla Annette Hires Wilson, age 60, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 11:57 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born October 26, 1960 in Oblong, IL the daughter of Roy Harlen Hires and Rosa D. Orndorff Hires. Survivors include her children, Glenna Parish (Andy Miller) of Oblong, IL, Gregory Allen Wilson of Casey, IL, Karrie Wilson (Chris Sites) of Casey, IL and Thomas Wilson (Felicia Stout) of Ridge Farm, IL; siblings, Bill Hires of West Union,...

Betty Jean (Watters) Hanners, age 91, of Casey, IL passed away at 12 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL.  She was born February 27, 1930 in rural Casey, IL the daughter of Clyde Watters Sr. and Myrtie Smith Watters.  On November 6, 1946 she married Clarence Henry Hanners in Casey, IL; he passed away on October 1, 1975.  Survivors include her children, Robert “Bob” Eugene Hanners of Casey, IL; Richard A....

Ruth Emaline Carroll Yates, 84, of Casey, IL passed away at home Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 3:15 am.  She was born August 6, 1937 to Loto Hazel Whittinghill and Herman Sylvester Carroll in Grandview, IL and spent her early years growing up in a variety of places in rural central Illinois. As a young girl, she enjoyed roller skating, jumping rope, and playing jacks.  She was the reigning 6th grade checker champion and master storyteller of the fictional family “The Schutsbaum...

Jessie Marie Anderson Downey, 41 years of age, of Terre Haute, IN passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Jessie was born on May 22, 1980 in Kalispell, Montana to Charlotte Anderson.  When Jessie was very young she and he mother moved back to Indiana to be closer to family members.  She and her mother lived in Vincennes and Bicknell.  Jessie was a 1998 graduate of North Knox High School. Jessie is survived by her lifetime partner Wayne Briggs.  Her...

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Jackie Lee Anderson was born in Casey, Illinois, November 24, 1934.  He attended Casey High School where he excelled in both music and football.  Following two years at Eastern Illinois University, Anderson enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1955 and was assigned to Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois for operational training.  He married Sandra Williams, also of Casey, Illinois.  Following this training, the young couple’s first...

Carol Lynne Darr Janssen, 72, of Casey, IL left her earthly home at 1:45 am, Thursday, September 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Carol was born on October 28, 1948 to Clifford H. Darr and Rose Erline Knecht Darr. Carol was a devoted wife to Robert Lee Janssen for fifty years. Her memory will be cherished in the lives of husband Robert Lee Janssen, son Aaron (Leah) Janssen, daughter Amie (Jerry) Mayhall, four grandchildren Autumn (Garrett) Stephens, Dalton (Tristin) Janssen,...

Betty Ruth Brewer, age 94, of Casey, IL passed away at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Casey, IL.  She was born January 18, 1927 in Flint, MI, the daughter of Ralph R. Havens and Jessie Maude Strader Havens.  On October 26, 1946 she married Donald E. Brewer in Casey, IL; he passed away on June 13, 2006. Survivors include her children, James Alan Brewer of Casey, IL and Judy Ann Gross (Dave) of Martinsville, IL; grandchildren, Jason...

Vaneta Fay (Lacy) Hartman, age 97, passed away at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her home.  She was born November 26, 1923 in University City, MO the daughter of Walter Scott Lacy and Mary Blanche Pruitt Lacy.  On June 7, 1946 she married Lacey Verlin Hartman in University City, MO; he passed away on June 27, 1985. Survivors include her children, Janine Hartman Parker (Bill) of Cincinnati, OH; Walter Scott Hartman (Cyndi) of Brownstown, IL and Lacey Grant Hartman (Chris)...

Rhoda Jean Bensley, “Jean” as she was affectionately known, age 90, of Westfield, IL passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL.  She was born on July 12, 1931 in Lombard, IL the daughter of James Francis Bradley and Eva Prather Bradley.  On November 1, 1952 she married Frank Allen Bensley in Hernando, MS; he passed away on January 18, 2021. Survivors include her children, David Bensley (Janet) of Belleville, IL; Terry...