All Obituaries

Greta Faye Calvin, 91, of Shipman, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.   She was born November 5, 1931, in Freeman Spur, Illinois, to the late William E. and Edith M. (Cox) Johnson.   On May 7, 1955, Greta married Robert “Bob” Dean Calvin, in Alton. Together, they worked raising a family and working on the farm. Greta and Bob celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this past year. She will be deeply missed.   In addition to helping her...

Carl Raymond Maguire, 88, of Rockbridge, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.   He was born May 21, 1934, in Carlinville, Illinois, son of the late Glenn and Mae (Wyzard) Maguire.   Carl was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1953-1957. Prior to retirement in 1989, Carl worked for the Federal Government at Defense Mapping Aeronautical Space Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a member of Rockbridge United Methodist Church.   He married Mary...

Rhonda Kay McCombs-Corley, 60, of Sullivan, Missouri, was welcomed into her Heavenly Home on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Kindred Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri.   She was born September 3, 1962, in Sterling, Illinois, to Ronald Edward, Sr. and Roxanna Kay (Legal) Schultz.   On December 17, 1983, Rhonda married Aaron T. McCombs. She served alongside her husband in the Christian Church for many years as a pastor’s wife. He preceded her in death.   Rhonda...

Stacie Jo Rushing, 64, of Brighton, passed away at 12:46 pm on Friday, January 6, 2023, at home surround by family. She was born on July 3, 1958, in Jeffersonville, IN, the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Bumpus) Graf. Stacie married Charles “Jeff” Rushing on May 12, 1984, in Alton. He preceded her in death on October 10, 2008. She owned Main Street Bar and Grill in Brighton.  Stacie enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Quilters’ Guild in her younger...

Candice “Candy” Chapman (Young) joined the love of her life, Leonard, in Heaven, on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 1:52 a.m. while surrounded by her loved ones, in Shipman, Illinois.   She was born April 18, 1953, in Carlinville, Illinois, to the late Earnest and Margorie (Ryan) Young.    Candy married Leonard Chapman on July 10, 1971. She enjoyed making memories with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. She always made time to watch her Soaps, I...

Clayola Gay Meffert, 78, of Shipman, passed away, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.   She was born June 26, 1944, in Mason City, Illinois, to the late Croftin Clay and Anna (Bastin) Wilham.   Gay was lucky enough to meet the man she would marry early in life, she married Marvin Henry Meffert on July 30, 1959, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. The two celebrated 55 years of marriage together prior to his passing on June 5, 2015.   Gay and Marvin...

Dolores Ann Ruyle, 86, of Jerseyville, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Willow Rose of Jerseyville, surrounded by her family.   She was born October 3, 1936, in Medora, Illinois, to the late Homer L. and Florence A. (Watkins) Maple.   Dolores married Thomas B. Ruyle, Jr.  on June 28, 1954, just a month following her high school graduation. The two had just celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary, providing their family with a great example of love and...

Frances E. Stucker, 95, of Brighton, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Liberty Village of Maryville. She was born on May 2, 1927, in Roxana, to the late Arch and Virginia (Scoggins) Fitzgerald. Frances married John Stucker on Feb 6, 1983, in Bethalto. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2004. She worked as a machine feeder for Mead Packing and was a member of First Baptist Church of Brighton. Frances is survived by three Children Aleta (Melvin) Johnson of Brighton, Mary Dwyer...

Donald D. Gwillim, 95, of Shipman, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Jerseyville Manor. He was born on August 7, 1927, in White Hall, the son of the late Estella C. (Clower) and Arthur H. Gwillim. Don married Marian Lowis on October 14, 1948, in Medora. They cherished 71 years of marriage before her death on December 1, 2019. Together Don and Marian lived and raised their family on their farm.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Brighton. He is survived by...

Edna Jane McLaughlin, 80, of Medora, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.   She was born October 23, 1942, in Alton, Illinois, daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Herring) Vandalia.   Edna married James Craig McLaughlin in West Covina, California, on June 20, 1959. The two enjoyed 33 years of marriage prior to James’ passing on October 10, 1992.   She was a beautician by trade and worked for several different...