OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Roseville, Avon, and Alexis, Illinois
Darla J. (Boyd) Sackfield
Nov 20, 2021
Darla J. Sackfield 67, of Avon passed away on November 20, 2021, at 8:07 pm in her home. She was born on December 18, 1953, in Avon IL, the daughter of Vincil “Toot” and Shirley “Jo-Ann” (Stambach) Boyd. She married James Sackfield on September 17, 1972.
Darla is survived by her husband, Jim of Avon, children; Debbie...
Pauline E. Ryner
Nov 18, 2021
Pauline Elizabeth Ryner
Pauline Elizabeth Ryner, age 92, passed away peacefully at 11:05 a.m. at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg Illinois. She was surrounded by her loving family.
She was born to Charles and Margaret (Marchand) Gorman on July 7, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. She married Dean Ryner on June 5, 1965, who preceded...
Robert "Barney" Richardson
Nov 18, 2021
Robert Lee Richardson (Robbie Lee as his family called him, Bob as some knew him, and nicknamed “Barney” after Barney O’ Field a local racecar driver.) Of Stronghurst passed away on November 18, 2021 at 4:35am in his home. He was born on April 2, 1932 in Roseville the son of Elbert Anderson and Christa Lee (Carter) Richardson. Robbie...
Carol J. Wright
Nov 8, 2021
Carol J. Wright 74, of Macomb passed away on November 8, 2021, at in the comfort of her home. She was born on December 30, 1946, in McDonough County to Henrietta (Gutfliesch) St. Clair and William Floyd St. Clair.
She had four children; Gary Amos Jr (Bobbijo) of Wall, SD, twin daughters Jana Lee Amos and Gina...
Shirley A. Burch
Oct 29, 2021
Shirley A. Burch, 86 of Prairie City passed away on October 29, 2021 at Prairie City Rehab and Health at 8:00am. She was born on April 8, 1933 in Bushnell Il the daughter of William and Daisy (Klindeinst) Strode.
She is survived by her children Mike Phelps, Lisa (Tim) May, David (Lynn) Phelps, grandchildren; Heather (Chris) Knapp,...
Helen M (Dilts) Myers
Oct 28, 2021
Helen May Dilts Myers 94 of Ellisville died October 28, 2021, at the Prairie City Rehab and healthcare Center. She was born June 30, 1927, at Ellisville the daughter of Harry and Alice (Beckner) Dilts. She married Kenneth Myers a WWII veteran in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1990.
She is survived by her two...
Lori L. Menke
Oct 27, 2021
Lori L. Menke 52 of Roseville, Il died October 27, 2021, at her home with her Husband and son by her side. She was born July 31, 1969, in Canton, Il the daughter of Charles F. and Shirley Joan (Lafary) Wust. She married Douglas Menke April 24, 1999.
Lori is survived by her Husband Doug of Roseville,...
Larry "Chub" Wenger
Oct 21, 2021
Larry “Chub” Wenger 84 of London Mills, IL passed away October 21, 2021, at OSF ST. Francis Medical Center Peoria, Il. He was born December 12,1936 the son of Samuel and Ethel (Samuels) Wenger. He married Kay Watkins January 22,196 at the Monterey Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife Kay of London Mills. They raised...
Stanley W. Taylor
Oct 18, 2021
Stanley W. Taylor passed away on October 18, 2021 at 2:08am at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on July 12, 1950 the son of Clyde Taylor and Dorothea (Abel) Boney in Galesburg IL. He married Janice Kenney on August 14, 1980.
Stanley is survived by his wife Jan of Roseville, Children; Shauna (Kevin) Birdsell of...
John C Schreck
Oct 16, 2021
John C. Schreck 81, of Roseville passed away on October 16, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital at 4:50pm. He was born on December 9, 1939 in Monmouth Il the son of Carl and Francis (St. Ledger) Schreck. He married Janet Hines on October 3 1964.
John is survived by his wife Janet of Roseville, children; Marie (Alan)...
Dolly M. Smith
Oct 14, 2021
Dolly May Smith, 78, of Alexis, passed away on Thursday October 14, 2021 at Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center at 7:07 am. She was born May 3,1943 in Smithfield West Virginia, the daughter of Lora and Evylean (Miller) Ice. She married Donald D. Smith Sr. On August 4,1961.
Dolly is survived by her husband Don, her...
Janet L. Ihrer
Oct 6, 2021
Janet L. Ihrer 68, of Avon passed away on October 6 2021 at 9:18 am in her home. She was born on October 18, 1952 in Avon IL the daughter of Raymond and Faye (Schraceo) Bernhart. She married Charles Ihrer III on May 12, 1972 in Abingdon IL.
She is survived by her husband Chuck of Avon,...
Faye D. Sittler
Oct 2, 2021
Faye D. Sittler 92, passed away on October 2, 2021, at 10:08 am at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born on June 17, 1929, the daughter of Stanley and Vera (Terpening) Schraceo. She married Raymond “Jack” Bernhart on May 27, 1950, he preceded her in death on September 13, 1975. She then married George Sittler on October 9,...
Janet B. Miller
Sep 25, 2021
Janet B Miller 88, of Roseville, IL passed away on Friday September 25, 2021, at 6:34 in the comfort of her daughter’s home. She was born July 18, 1933, in Montpelier Iowa the daughter of Lawrence Braun and Alberto Slusher (Braun) Bacon. She married William E. Miller on November 28, 1953, he preceded her in death on August 12,...
David D. Wright
Sep 13, 2021
David D. Wright, 67 of Abingdon passed away Monday September 13, 2021, at 8:08 pm in Abingdon, Il. He was born May 15, 1954, in Galesburg IL, the son of George Duane “Dewey” and Natalie (Smith) Wright. He met Jacqueline Shepherd in 1981 and they have been together since, they were married on September 5, 1992, in Abingdon, Il....
Lorna L. Adkisson
Sep 10, 2021
Lorna L. Adkisson 90, of Roseville, Il passed away September 10, 2021, at 5:24 p.m. at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Il. She was born September 2, 1931, the daughter of Herman and Lou (Buffington) Kington. She married James M. Adkisson December 29, 1951, in Roseville, Il. He preceded her in death June 13, 2021.
Lorna is survived...
Clyde W. Kneen
Sep 5, 2021
Clyde W. Kneen, 92, of Roseville IL, passed away at 8:40 pm, Sunday September 5, 2021, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. He was born April 25, 1929, to John and Daisy Kneen, of Monmouth, IL. Clyde was married July 30, 1952, to Carol L. Corzatt, who preceded him in death on October 30, 1990. He...
Jay "J.C" Hornbaker
Sep 5, 2021
Jay “J.C.” Hornbaker, 71 of Prairie City Passed away on Sunday September 5th 2021 at 8:47am at his home. He was born on December 4th 1949 in Avon the son of Jay and Garnett (Yocum) Hornbaker. He married Gloria Shriver on June 28th 1969.
He is survived by his Wife Gloria of Prairie City, two daughters; Carolyn...
Glenn Pettett
Sep 5, 2021
Glenn Pettett, 64 of Roseville passed away on Sunday September 5th 2021 at 5:00 am at Roseville Rehab and Healthcare. He was born on June 21st 1957 in Monmouth Il the son of Phil and Vada (Payne) Pettett.
He was survived by his children; Josh (Michelle) McKibbin of Blackstone IL, Sara (Chris) Ebert of Roseville IL, Glenn...
Rose M Norris
Aug 19, 2021
Rose M. Norris 84, of Avon passed away Friday August 19th, 2021, at 3:11 a.m. at Seminary Manor. She was born November 11th, 1936, the daughter of Alec and Virginia (Friebath) Wilson. She married James L. Norris on June 12th, 1954, he preceded her in death on April 14th 2010.
She is survived by Betty Breese, Brenda...
Sarah J. Moore
Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Sarah is a native of the Abingdon and Avon/St. Augustine area. She graduated from Avon High School in 2006 and attended Carl Sandburg College. She received her degree in Mortuary Science in 2013 and began her apprenticeship and funeral directing career with Duker and Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy, IL. In 2015 she moved back to the Abingdon area and worked for Galesburg Cottage Hospital's Pathology Department. In 2019 she went back to the funeral industry with McGuire & Davies Funeral Home in Monmouth, IL. In 2022 the opportunity for ownership presented itself and she and her husband Michael became partners in this new venture. In November of 2022 they officially took over Wise Family Funeral Home in Roseville, Avon, and Alexis. Sarah resides in rural Monmouth with her husband; 3 children, Sawyer, Logan, and Lyla; 2 dogs, Lucy and Riley, and a flock of chickens. She is a member of Roseville Chapter N P.E.O, the First United Methodist Church of Monmouth and when time allows, she enjoys the outdoors; fishing, camping, swimming, etc, and attending various school and sporting events for her children.
Michael G. Moore
Co-Owner/Funeral Assistant
Michael is a native of Roseville, IL. He graduated from Monmouth/Roseville High School in 2007 and later received his Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture from Illinois State University. He farms in rural Roseville with his parents. He is also a crop specialist with Country Companies and a proud co-owner of Moore Memorial Homes with his wife, Sarah.