Category Archives: Funerals

John Michael Heidenreich

John Michael Heidenreich, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 30, 2020 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Born at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon on October 27, 1943, he was the son of George and Ann (Adzima) Heidenreich. Internment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mt. Vernon and a Memorial Service will be…… read more

Dorothy Priscilla (Davis) Roberts

Dorothy Priscilla (Davis) Roberts, 97, of Saint Louis, Missouri, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away on  March 29, 2020 at Bethesda Dilworth in Saint Louis. She was born November 14, 1922 in Gretna, Virginia to the late John Frank and Hilda (Barbour) Davis. Dorothy married Elford “Buster/Buddy” Roberts on September 27, 1950  in Lynchburg, Virginia. He preceded her…… read more

Larry L. Scrivner

Larry L. Scrivner, 78, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, died Saturday March 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 18, 1941 in Mount Vernon, the son of the late Loren H. and Mildred Lucille (Bancroft) Scrivner. He married Shirley Ann (Stuttle) Scrivner on November 23, 1984 in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with 35 years of marriage…… read more

Peggy S. McCormick

Peggy Sue McCormick, 58, of Keenes, Illinois, passed away at 8:45 pm March 25, 2020 in Keenes, Illinois. She was born August 19, 1961 in East Saint Louis, Illinois to the late Milford and Barbara (Huff) Twiggs. Peggy married Daniel McCormick and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2004. A Celebration of Life will be held…… read more

William J. Woodfall

William Joseph Woodfall, age 77 of Mt. Vernon, Illinois was called home to be with the Lord at 7:26 pm on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his home where he fought the good fight with cancer. He was born September 20, 1942 in Salem, Illinois to Joseph T. Woodfall and Willadene (Millican) Woodfall. He married Nida Rankin…… read more

Doris Helen Cutrell

Doris Helen Cutrell, 100, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 am March 26, 2020 at Green Tree Memory Care in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born December 25, 1919 in Tamms, Illinois to the late William W. and Marjorie (Hargis) Hulen. Doris married Andrew Jackson Cutrell on February 14, 1941 in Sikeston, Missouri. They were blessed…… read more

Paula Franke

Paula Franke, 77, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:24 am March 26, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born December 19, 1942 in Mount Vernon to the late Louis “Doc” and Clyda Reininger. Paula married Roy Franke on November 7, 2008 in Salem, Illinois. They were blessed with 11 years of marriage. In…… read more

Robert “Captain Bob” L. Smith

Robert “Captain Bob” L Smith, 82, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on March 25, 2020 at Christian Hospital N.E. in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born December 12, 1937 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late W.A. “Dick” and Joyce (Holloway) Smith. Bob married Carolann (Bruzan) Smith on July 4, 1959 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Per Bob’s…… read more

Robert “Butch” Spain

Robert “Butch” Spain

Robert “Butch” Spain, 73, of Waltonville passed away Thursday morning, March 26, 2020 at his home. Mr. Spain was born in Franklin County, IL on October 2, 1946, the son of Homer & Mary Ann (Harrell) Spain. His Foster Parents were Harold & Louise Braden. He married Connie R. (Hicks) on June 19, 1971. Mr.…… read more

Margie Ann Dent

Margie Ann Dent, 83, of Nason, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 am March 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 28, 1936 in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late John Hester and Lela Wilson. Margie married Jackie Dent on December 31, 1954 in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with 65 years of marriage. A Celebration of…… read more

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