All Obituaries
Ruby Beckemeyer, age 92 of Carlyle, died on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, Illinois.
Mrs. Beckemeyer was born in Bond County, Illinois on March 19, 1928, a daughter of William and Clara (Schubert) Hediger. She married Alvin A. Beckemeyer on April 20, 1954, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Carlyle. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2008.
Ruby is survived by her children – Deb...
Ruby Beckemeyer, age 92 of Carlyle, died on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, Illinois.
Mrs. Beckemeyer was born in Bond...
Leo Guenzburger, age 89, died peacefully at Carlyle Healthcare Center on July 18, 2020. He was born on November 7th, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to Arthur and Regina Guenzburger. Leo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorsey Prasuhn Guenzburger, Mark and Karen Guenzburger (son and daughter-in-law), Todd Guenzburger and William Kline (son and son-in-law), and grandsons Dylan and Jared Guenzburger, Arlene Lopez (sister-in-law), and Adilson Delatorre and family (exchange student...
Leo Guenzburger, age 89, died peacefully at Carlyle Healthcare Center on July 18, 2020. He was born on November 7th, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to Arthur and Regina Guenzburger. Leo is...
Barry Martin Dixon, also known as “Barry the Barber”, died on Friday, July 10, 2020, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center.
Mr. Dixon was born in Rosiclare, Illinois on May 1, 1942, a son of Francis Oakley Dixon and Imogene Martin (nee Brown) Dixon Harcarufka. He married Ruth Ann Meyer on June 28, 1969, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Greenville, and she survives in Carlyle.
In addition to his wife Ruth, Barry is also survived by his children –...
Barry Martin Dixon, also known as “Barry the Barber”, died on Friday, July 10, 2020, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center.
Mr. Dixon was born in Rosiclare, Illinois on May...
M. Lucille Krieger, age 99 of Carlyle, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Germantown, Illinois.
Lucille was born on May 1, 1921, in Boulder, Illinois, the daughter of Dollie Jane (Carroll) and Allie Roy Higgins. On June 24, 1939, she married Melvin Krieger in St. Charles, Missouri. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1999.
She is survived by 2 children – Geraldine Huelsmann of Germantown and Bill Krieger (Bev) of Carlyle; 7 grandchildren...
M. Lucille Krieger, age 99 of Carlyle, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Germantown, Illinois.
Lucille was born on May 1, 1921, in Boulder, Illinois, the daughter of Dollie Jane...
Thurman “Pete” Bentley, age 91 of Carlyle, died at his home on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
Mr. Bentley was born in Allen, Kentucky, on March 22, 1929, a son of William and Katherine Mae (nee Woods) Bentley. He married Betty Odell and she preceded him in death.
Pete is survived by his daughter – Cheryl Bentley Hardiman of Greenville, a son – Chadd Thompson and wife Heidi of Carlyle, 5 grandchildren – Chris Lurkins and wife Ronda...
Thurman “Pete” Bentley, age 91 of Carlyle, died at his home on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
Mr. Bentley was born in Allen, Kentucky, on March 22, 1929, a son of William and...
Dale R. “Duffy” Edmund, Jr., age 76 of Taylorville, died on Monday, June 22, 2020.
Mr. Edmund was born in Geneseo, Illinois on January 16, 1944, a son of Phyllis (Benell) and Dale R. Edmund, Sr. He was the owner and operator of Edmund Boring Company and attended St. Mary’s Church. Duffy collected classic cars and enjoyed a good cup of coffee.
Mr. Edmund is survived by two daughters – Kristie Wilson and husband Brad of...
Dale R. “Duffy” Edmund, Jr., age 76 of Taylorville, died on Monday, June 22, 2020.
Mr. Edmund was born in Geneseo, Illinois on January 16, 1944, a son of Phyllis...
Clarence “Dugie” Hilborn, Jr., 73 of Carlyle passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home.
Dugie was born on November 13, 1946 in Indiana, son of Clarence “Bud” and Flora (Berry) Hilborn. He married Carol Czarnecki on November 5, 1971 at St. Mary’s Church in Carlyle and she survives.
He is survived by his wife – Carol Hilborn; daughter – Mary Hilborn; special friends – Staci and Josh Leath and their children – Madison, Camden, and...
Clarence “Dugie” Hilborn, Jr., 73 of Carlyle passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home.
Dugie was born on November 13, 1946 in Indiana, son of Clarence “Bud” and...
Clayton Mitchell, Jr, age 85 of Carlyle, died on June 3, 2020, at Carlyle Healthcare Center.
Clayton was born in Carlyle on November 15, 1934, to Clayton Mitchell, Sr. and Maggie (Chapman) Mitchell. He married Alice Clark in Texas on October 15, 1954, and she preceded him in death. In January 11, 1964, he married Lillian Bacon and she preceded him in death on April 7, 2011. On September 27, 2017, he married Helen Kohrmann and she survives in Carlyle.
Clayton served in the...
Clayton Mitchell, Jr, age 85 of Carlyle, died on June 3, 2020, at Carlyle Healthcare Center.
Clayton was born in Carlyle on November 15, 1934, to Clayton Mitchell, Sr. and Maggie (Chapman)...
Janice M. Best, 65 of Greenville, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Ms. Best was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin on April 19, 1955, a daughter of Gerald and Velda (Nofsinger) Best. Janice loved spending time with her family and always made them her priority. She always looked forward to family vacations.
Janice is survived by her father – Gerald Best of Wisconsin; her daughters – Billi Bunch...
Janice M. Best, 65 of Greenville, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Ms. Best was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin on April 19, 1955, a...
Donald L. Maxfield, 73 of Smiths Grove, Kentucky and formerly of Centralia, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, at his home.
Donald was born on March 6, 1947 in Centralia, IL, son of Francis “Max” and Ola (Hustead) Maxfield. He married Gayla Wiebler in Beckemeyer, IL and she survives.
Mr. Maxfield is survived by his wife of 46 years, Gayla Maxfield; his children – Chris Maxfield and wife Amber of Saunemin, IL, Max Maxfield and...
Donald L. Maxfield, 73 of Smiths Grove, Kentucky and formerly of Centralia, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, at his home.
Donald was born on March 6, 1947 in Centralia, IL, son of...