All Obituaries

John Herschel Lewis, age 99, of Sherman, IL formerly of Springfield, IL and Naples, FL passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at The Villas Senior Care Community in Sherman, IL.  He was born June 19, 1921 in Westfield, IL the son of Odie Hampsterd Lewis and Vivian Nevada Parker Lewis.  On December 23, 1948 he married Elizabeth G. Hames in Morgantown, Kentucky. Survivors include his wife of seventy-two years, Elizabeth “Tish” Lewis of Sherman, IL;...

Norma Lee Paul Fain, age 87, of Casey, IL was born on October 3, 1933 to Bessie Hires Paul and Mike Paul in Greenup Township of Cumberland County, IL. As a genealogist she would appreciate all that detail. On December 10, 1949 she married Don Fain at the preacher’s house in Toledo, IL. For better or worse they had 67 years together until Don passed in July 22, 2017. Norma passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Casey Healthcare Center in Casey, IL. She...

Wayne Darrell Stallings, age 72 of Casey, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 while at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Markwell Funeral Home in Casey with a Funeral Service to follow which will be broadcast for those unable to attend.  To protect everyone, masks must be worn and physical distancing guidelines be followed (only 10 people allowed inside at a time).  A...

Myrtle DeLee Garrard, age 82, of Casey, IL passed away at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Casey  Health Care Center, Casey, IL. She was born November 12, 1938 in Flat Rock, IL the daughter of Oscar “Jim” Bland and Beatrice “DeLee” Milam. She married Gene Hollingsworth and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Janney of West York, IL, Beckie Carter (Leon) of Nogal, NM, Helen Cooper (Kim) of Martinsville, IL; son, Steve...

Valerie Maitland Endsley, age 98, of Charleston, formerly of Casey, was grateful for living such a full and productive life.  She passed from this life on January 11, 2021. She is now an angel reunited with her family and friends she has not seen in a long time.     She is preceded in death by her husband, Don, who passed away in 1979, her parents Andrew and Helen Maitland and 10 brother and sisters.   Surviving are her three children: Dan (Sheila) of Buckeye, AZ, Becky...

Gary Frank Blagg, age 71, of Westfield, IL formerly of Battle Creek, MI passed away at 5:38 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL.  He was born February 27, 1949 in Charleston, IL the son of Raymond F. Blagg and Betty L. Estes Blagg.  On June 1, 1968 he married Linda Darlene Coleman in Ashmore, IL; she passed away on May 20, 2006. Survivors include his daughter, Amy Lynn Wilkins (Rich) of Casey, IL; granddaughters, Kindra R. Wilkins Finney (Brandon) of...

Lester Lee Gross, age 81, of Casey, IL passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL.  He was born March 27, 1939 in Casey, IL.  Lester was one of nine children born to Ira Gross and Audrey Howe Gross.  He is survived by his sisters, Gwendolyn Schmidt of Casey, IL and Olive Kay Monroe of Toledo, IL; sister in law, Martha Gross of Casey, IL, many nephews and nieces, his many friends and the Casey community.  He was preceded...

Thomas (Tom) Bailey Bradford, age 81, of Casey, IL passed away at 6:04 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home in Casey, IL.  He was born April 20, 1939 in Cumberland County, IL, the son of Joseph (Joe) Bradford and Pauline Phillips Bradford.   Survivors include his sons, Ted Bradford of Casey, IL and Keith Bradford of Marshall, IL; grandchildren, Joseph Bradford of Aviano AFB, Italy and Rachel Bradford of Marshall, IL; sister, Carol Reddick of Casey, IL and his former wife...

Elizabeth Irene Bennett, age 70, of Casey, IL passed away 8:30 a.m. on Friday January 1, 2021 at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care, Greenup, IL.  She was born March 14, 1950 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of J. Otis Huddlestun and Bessie Irene Jernigan Huddleston.  On June 28, 1986 she married Nathan P. Bennett in Hazel Dell, IL. Survivors include her husband of 33½ years, Nathan Bennett of Casey, IL; sons, Jeffrey Bennett of Casey, IL and Jeremy Bennett (Kaley) of...

Ila May Ritter, age 82, of Avon, IN, formerly of Brownsburg, IN passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Countryside Meadows, Avon, IL. She was born on February 28, 1938 in Casey, IL, the daughter of Harold Eugene Shore and Vera Shelton Shore. On August 21, 1955 she married Ivan L. Ritter in Hazel Dell, IL. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2006. Survivors include her son, Mark Ritter (Chiqeeta) of Coatesville, IN; sister, Sue Shore Mitchell (Roger) of Casey, IL;...