Elverado High School Illinois Alumni Obituaries

Leo J. Mahoney, 76, of Eldorado, Illinois, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Evansville, Indiana.Born on February 24, 1949, in Eldorado, IL to the late Lawrence and Margaret (Basinger) Mahoney. Leo was a lifelong resident of his hometown. He graduated from Eldorado High School in 1967 and went on ...

Joe was born on February 1, 1950, as the youngest of three children to Meriam (Kimball) Tison and Lowell Tison. His mother was from Cincinnati, and his father’s family were long-time residents of Eldorado. Joe, along with his older brother Lowell (Grace) Tison and sister Diana (Allan) Englehardt, g...

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Mary Genevieve Ojile 95 of St. Louis Missouri entered into eternal rest on January 30 2026. Born on October 1 1930 in Chicago Illinois to Syrian immigrants Michael and Adele Cueter Kilo Mary grew up deeply rooted in faith family and the rich tradit...

Michael Lloyd “Chief” McKinnies, 71, of Eldorado, IL, left this world on January 17, 2026 at home, peacefully at 6:35 PM.Mike was born on October 15, 1954 in Eldorado to the late Walter “Cub” McKinnies and the late June (Gene) Gill. He was a graduate of Galatia High School class of 1972. Soon afte...

Elvis James Jim Lane 87 of Columbia Illinois passed away peacefully at home and stepped into the presence of his Savior on December 13 2025. Born on November 26 1938 in Sparks Hill Illinois to Dan and Ada Lane Jim lived a life marked by faith service and love for God and family. He is survived by th...

Gary S. “Red” Ralston, 82, of Eldorado, passed away on, Sunday, September 7, 2025 in the Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare in Eldorado.Gary was born in Grayville, IL on February 18, 1943 to the late Harry and Bessie (Barton) Ralston. He was a graduate of Eldorado High School class of 1961 and was a foo...

Mark Edman 92 of Alvarado MN died peacefully on Monday January 19 2026 in North Star Manor of Warren MN. Mark Sylvander Edman was born on June 10 1933 to Gustave and Marie Sylvander Edman. Raised on the familys now century farm he graduated from Alvarado High School in 1951 and went to work farming ...

Gerald H. Woody Woodgate of St. Paul formerly of Ord passed away on Sunday June 29 2025 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul Nebraska at the age of 85. Gerald Herbert was born August 25 1939 at North Platte Nebraska to Vernon and Dorothy Newsome Woodgate. He was raised in Fremont near the State Lakes whe...

Larry A. Brown, 58, of Eldorado, IL, passed away on November 19, 2025 in Harrisburg, IL.Larry was born in Eldorado, IL on September 13, 1967 to the late Roy Michael and Donna Sue (Williams) Brown. Larry was a graduate of Galatia High School class of 1985 and SIC College. He was a former Deacon of ...

Philip Dean Kinast 88 of Pretty Prairie transitioned to his heavenly home on February 1 2026. Philip was born on October 13 1937 to Albert Louise Guhl Kinast in Hutchinson KS. Philip graduated from Haven High School in 1955 and Valparaiso University in 1959. On August 24 1958 he married Carol Brown...

Lorenia Elizabeth Rangel 57 of West Lafayette formerly of Texas a devoted and loving mother passed away surrounded by the warmth of her family on Tuesday February 3 2026 leaving behind a legacy of joy and compassion that will forever resonate in the hearts of her children. She was born on February 1...

Our beautiful and gentle mother Diana Lee Harvick went home to Heaven on Sunday February 1 2026 at the young age of 75 years. After years of battling Alzheimers disease she is finally at rest and whole again with her Savior Jesus Christ. She leaves behind her daughters Jennifer Bardwell and her husb...

Harold Horwedel age 85 of Vermont IL passed away at 745 pm on Wednesday March 18 2015 at Wesley Village in Macomb IL. He was born on November 13 1929 in Vermont the son of Bernard and Leona Aten Horwedel. Harold married Mary Green on March 6 1955 in Peoria Heights IL. She survives. Also surviving ar...

Maurice Francis "Maurie" Cox age 83 of Vermont IL passed away at 858 pm Thursday May 23 2019 at Graham Hospital in Canton IL. He was born on February 11 1936 on the family farm in Eldorado Township McDonough County just west of Vermont the son of Arthur and Twila Ruth Cox. Maurie married Kathy Coz...

María Guadalupe Barrientos, de 42 años, de Siloam Springs, falleció el 28 de enero de 2026. Nació el 12 de diciembre de 1983 en Vicente Guerrero, Durango, México, y fue la amada hija de Jaime Aldaba Vidana y Dalia Fernández Rueda.La trayectoria educativa de María estuvo marcada por la dedicación y l...

Gladys Eileen Freund 91 of Cando ND passed away Sunday December 14 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo ND surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Tuesday December 23 2025 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cando ND at 1030 a.m. with Fr. Daniel Musgrave celebrating the ...

Robert Andreassen 74 passed away peacefully at his home in Rockaway Township New Jersey on January 26 2026. Born in Dover New Jersey Rob was the beloved son of the late Alf and Gerd Larsen Andreassen. He was a lifelong resident of Rockaway Township where he took great pride in his home and community...

86 passed away peacefully on December 22 2025 in Superior Arizona. Born on March 12 1939 in Cananea Sonora Mexico Gilbert lived a life rooted in devotion to family hard work and faith. He moved to Superior at a young age and graduated from Superior High School. Shortly thereafter he began a long and...

Beloved father grandfather brother uncle and friend Santos R. Gonzales Jr. 81 of Bisbee Arizona passed away January 6th 2026 in Tucson Arizona surrounded by family. Santos "Jr" was born on June 27th 1944 in Bisbee Arizona to the late Santos Gonzales and Beatrice Parra Gonzales. Grew up with the "Can...

86 passed away peacefully on December 22 2025 in Superior Arizona. Born on March 12 1939 in Cananea Sonora Mexico Gilbert lived a life rooted in devotion to family hard work and faith. He moved to Superior at a young age and graduated from Superior High School. Shortly thereafter he began a long and...

86 passed away peacefully on December 22 2025 in Superior Arizona. Born on March 12 1939 in Cananea Sonora Mexico Gilbert lived a life rooted in devotion to family hard work and faith. He moved to Superior at a young age and graduated from Superior High School. Shortly thereafter he began a long and...

Marsha Lynn Shackelford, 73, of Brownwood formerly of Stamford, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Marsha Lynn Shackelford passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Abilene. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home...

Gary Allen Gerke 65 of Navasota passed away suddenly at his home Tuesday morning November 25 2025. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 530 to 700 p.m. Monday December 1st at LindleyRobertsonHolt Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place 1030 a.m. Tuesday December 2nd at LindleyR...