Dora (Dorrie) Lee Tinkham (Rider), age 89, passed away peacefully into waiting arms in Heaven on November 17th, 2023. Dora was born on March 2nd, 1934 to Newell and Marjorie (Keen) Rider in Mendota, IL. At the age of 20, she married her life-long friend Theodore (Ted) Tinkham of Cameron, IL. Dora was a graduate of Cottage Hospital School of Nursing and worked for twenty years in mental health as a nurse in psychology, impacting numerous lives. Dora was a loving wife, caring mother,...

Sally J. Weymouth, age 75, of Millsboro, DE went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury, MD.    Sally was born in Monmouth, Illinois on September 16, 1948 daughter of the late Ralph Piper and the late Belle (Logsdon) Piper.  Sally was an integral part of her husband, Leroy’s ministry for over 52 years.  She supported Leroy in all the churches that they served over the years.  Sally was a...

Delores A. Olson, age 91, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at the Henderson County Retirement Center in Stronghurst, Illinois on Monday November 13, 2023 at 10:27 pm. Delores was born on August 12, 1932 in Gladstone, Illinois and is the daughter of Adolphus and Sarah Simmins Hinshaw. She was raised in Oquawka where she attended the Oquawka Grade School and later the Oquawka High School. On October 6, 1951 Delores married Ralph N. "Bun" Olson in Monmouth, Illinois; and he preceded...

Kathryn S. "Kathy" Hopkins, age 73, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 PM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 28, 1950 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Lean and Pauline Rae (Rhoades) Russell. She was raised in the Gladstone area, attending Gladstone grade school. She attended and graduated from Union High School with the Class of 1968. On January 17, 1970, Kathy married Thomas "Pat" Hopkins in Gladstone, Illinois, and...

Elmer Eugene "Gene" Sparrow, age 88, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 3:27 PM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. Gene was born February 6, 1935 in Media, Illinois, the son of Ed and Hattie (McPeak) Sparrow. He attended schools in Swan Creek and Roseville, graduating from Roseville High School. Gene proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force from 1953-1957. In 1953, he married Nancy Springer and they later divorced. In...

Allen Hathaway, age 88, of Kirkwood, Illinois, passed away at 5:09 PM on Monday, November 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1935 in Biggsville, Illinois, the son of Chester and Katie Lee (Philpott) Hathaway. Allen was raised and attended school in both Biggsville and Kirkwood. He married Evelyn Price in Kirkwood, Illinois and she is surviving.  Allen worked most of his life in construction. He worked for Dale Sloss Construction here in Monmouth, Illinois and William...

Georgia “Louise” (nee Rubison) Murray Hank, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away on October 3, 2023. Louise was born on September 23, 1931, in Center, Missouri to William Russell and Elizabeth Alberta (nee Couch) Rubison. She was raised and educated in Missouri. Louise attended the Hannibal School System in Hannibal, Missouri. Louise was married to Harry Eugene Murray on January 23, 1948, in Hannibal, Missouri. To this union five children were welcomed, Harry Russell, Paula...

Earl D. Seitz, age 81, of Gladstone, IL., passed away in the comforts of his home on October 19, 2023. Earl was born November 2, 1941 in Gladstone, Illinois, and is the son of Earl and Grace Bielser Seitz. Earl was raised in Gladstone, where he attended a one room schoolhouse that later transitioned into the Gladstone school. Earl married his best friend, Daisey Connolly on December 4, 1965, in Biggsville, IL. They enjoyed over 57 years together, where they had two children, nine...

Lorethea “Lori” (Amsler) Ockert, 76, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, September 16. She died peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she had lived for the past 6 months with her sons and their families following the death of her husband in February.  Lori loved being a mom and wife. She was fiercely loyal and outwardly affectionate to her family.  She was unfailingly present and reliable-she was always there when people needed her the most. She had...

Barbara J. Millard, age 61, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 12:30 AM on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 29, 1962 in Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of Donald E. and Yolanda M. (Jones) Millard, Sr. Barbara was raised by her step-mother, Carol Ann Millard.  Barbara attended schools locally and also attended Union High School.  Barbara worked for many years at the UPS Store in Roswell, New Mexico. She also provided care to many elderly folks in...