Mr. Dion E. Wright, known lovingly to many simply as Dion, passed from this life on May 9, 2026, in Mattoon, Illinois, at the age of 65, following a courageous battle with bone cancer. Dion was born May 20, 1960, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to Donald K. and Patricia J. (Rich) Wight, both of whom preceded him in death. ...

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Simmerman, 86, of Lake Stevens, WA, formerly of New Palestine, IN, passed away on May 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and quiet devotion to the people she loved most. Born on November 17, 1939, in Palestine, IL, Gwen was the daughter of Ralph Walters and Ora (McDaniel) Wa...

Mrs. Lenora "Jean" Garrard, lovingly known as Jean, was born on July 1O, 1932, in Robinson, Illinois, and she passed away on May 7, 2026, in Olney, Illinois, after several years of failing health. Jean lived a life marked by quiet strength, steadfast faith, and a generous spirit that blessed all who knew her....

Dorinda Sue Smith, 65, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 7:22 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, Illinois. Dorinda was born on January 31, 1961, in Robinson, Illinois, the daughter of Claude Jake Best and Dixie Lee (Hepner) Best. She was a proud graduate of Oblong High School, Class of ...

Thaddeus Scott "Tad" Lowrance, 63, of Parkersburg, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Tad was born December 2, 1962, in Robinson, IL, to parents Larry Lowrance and Karen (Murphy) Stremme. He married Karen Vander Velde on July 9, 2007; she survives. ...