Juda High Illinois Alumni Obituaries

William Jerome Browne III age 78 entered into eternal rest on Jan. 30 2026 in Dallas holding the hand of his daughter Elizabeth Browne Cornelius. He leaves behind a legacy of service Christian faith and love. He was born July 15 1947 in Wadena Minnesota to William Jerome Browne II and Vera Ann Kopp....

With faith in Gods promise of eternal life we announce the passing of Virginia Ruth Wood Heard affectionately known as Tootsie who entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord on February 3 2026 at the age of 94. Virginia was born February 11 1931 in Greenwood Mississippi to Cedric and Clara Woo...

Georgia Farrell Carie born on August 13 1936 in Sumner Illinois and a longtime resident of Vincennes Indiana passed away on January 18 2026. She was a pillar of joy and a source of unwavering support to all who knew her. Her legacy is defined by her deep devotion to her family her compassionate care...

Judith Elaine Judy Scott Woolfolk 81 of Franklin Illinois died Thursday November 27 2025 at her home. She was born June 16 1944 in Jacksonville the daughter of Edward and Inez Houston Scott. Judy married Michael L. Mick Woolfolk on September 25 1966 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Jackso...

Esther Imogene Jean Briggs 93 of Springfield Illinois died Friday December 5 2025. She was born August 3 1932 in Benville Illinois to Markie Glen and Mabel Alice Davis Newton. She married Robert Lyle Briggs on March 1 1953 who preceded her in death. Jean is survived by her sons Rick Briggs Sharon of...

   David (Dave) W. Dwyer of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at age 83, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous journey with cancer. He faced his illness with the same quiet strength, grace, and determination that defined his life.  &n...

Judith Ann Worman 84 of Macomb formerly of Good Hope passed away at 807 p.m. Friday January 9 2026 at Wesley Village Healthcare Center in Macomb. She was born on March 30 1941 in Good Hope to Russell and Lois Pendarvis Smith. She married Robert Worman on May 26 1963. They were inseparable during the...

William Jean Bill Meriwether Jr. was born November 22 1928 in Hire Township McDonough County Illinois to William J. and Ferne Grigsby Meriwether. He attended Willow Grove school and graduated from Blandinsville High School in 1946. He married Rosalyn Harl on June 6 1954 in Colusa Ill. She preceded h...

Born June 7 1940 to Maxwell John Rowntree and Naomi Tully Rowntree in Oklahoma City Oklahoma passed away and returned to God on February 3 2026 at her home in St. Charles Illinois where she lived with her devoted husband Dennis DesLauriers. She was a loving wife to Dennis celebrating over 58 years o...

Mr. Bobby G. Gray 90 of Abingdon Illinois passed away at 133 p.m. on Tuesday December 23 2025 at his home. He was born May 20 1935 in LaHarpe Illinois the son of Orland and Edith Burke Gray. He married Patsy White on June 23 1955 in LaHarpe Illinois and she survives. He is also survived by one daugh...

Judith Ann McDonald age 84 maiden name Schall formerly Goodwin born October 1 1941 at Scott Air Force Base Illinois passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on January 13 2026. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Amanda Kirsten and Felicia of Family Hospice of ...

On Thursday October 30 2025 Judy Vaughn gracefully received her heavenly reward. She passed away peacefully at her home with loved ones by her side. She was born in Vincennes IN on December 20 1940 to Gayle Eugene Whittaker and Margaret Louise Tewalt Whittaker. Judy married Clarence Eldon Vaughn on ...

Edna "Imogene" Shoulta age 73 of Astoria Illinois passed away Sunday October 16 2022 at her home. She was born in Paducah Kentucky on February 4 1949 to Marvin Paul and Esther Helen Tinsley Belt of Marion Kentucky. She married John Shoulta in February of 1968. He survives. Also surviving are her ...

Lisa Ann Parry age 57 of Ipava Illinois passed away at 940 am on Friday July 10 2020 at her home. surrounded by her family. She was born on January 16 1963 in Macomb Illinois the daughter of Mickie D. and Patricia A. Brooks Williams. Lisa married Danny Parry on February 12 1993 in Astoria Illinois...

Thomas F. France Jr. 79 of Galesburg IL passed away at 1244 pm on Saturday February 3 2018 at Cottage Hospital Emergency Room in Galesburg. He was born on Thursday July 7 1938 in Canton IL the son of Thomas and Mildred Hamm France. Survivors include his 2 daughters Melinda and Naji France Al Jabry o...

Pamela Harris was born September 6 1943 in Toledo Ohio and grew up in Table Grove Illinois. She is the daughter of James Wink and Celia Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband her parents and her sister Connie Baltzelle. Pamela married Gary Sigler on January 10 1965 at Table Grove Christian...

Stephanie Michele McCombs age 40 of Havana Illinois passed away as a result of an auto accident at 1142 am on Wednesday November 23 2022. She was born on September 24 1982 in Channelview Texas the daughter of Raymond Michael and Jackie LaNell Whitwell Hammack. She was a 2000 graduate of Astoria Hig...

Barbara Jean Kendrick age 64 of Vermont Illinois passed away at 240 am on Sunday December 5 2021 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield Illinois. She was born on September 26 1957 in Canton Illinois the daughter of Harold L. and Helen L. Wheeler McCurdy. On September 25 1976 Barb married Danny Kendr...

Robert L. "Smokey" Lane age 73 of Browning IL passed away at 1037 am Sunday January 21 2018 in the Emergency Room at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville Illinois. Deepest condolences to Roberts family and loved ones. Having known him all my life I can honestly say he was one of the nicest guys...

William Bill Charles Downin age 61 passed away peacefully on Sunday December 24 2017 surrounded by many family members at Memorial Hospital in Springfield Illinois. He was born January 16 1956 in Avon Illinois to Edwin and Charlotte Downin. Bill was a 1974 graduate of Roseville High School. He ma...

Kathy Ann Heitz Coats Age 60 of Bushnell Illinois was called home to her Lord and Savior at 220 a.m. Tuesday June 16 2020. She was born February 151960 in Macomb Illinois the daughter to Cecil and Nancy Little Heitz. Kathy married Robert L Coats in Macomb on August 15 1986. He survives. Also survivi...

Jerry Lee Tilton age 76 of Vermont IL passed away at 723 pm on Saturday August 19 2017 at his home. He was born on December 6 1940 in Macomb IL the son of Wayman and Ruby Tharpe Tilton. He married Judy Smith on March 27 1984 in Vermont. She survives. Also surviving are his son Jeremy and Lindsay ...

Leann Baum 65 of Pekin Illinois formerly of Ipava for most of her life went home to hug Jesus Saturday September 7th. She was surrounded by loved ones at her daughters home in Pekin. Leann was born February 6 1959 to Robert and Joann Baum they survive. Leann left behind her beloved son Robert Baum P...

Nancy Kay Winston 66 of Normal IL passed away at 1150 pm on Monday October 4 2021 at her home. She was born on August 26 1955 in Beardstown IL the daughter of Jack and Betty Weishaar Winston. Nancy married Jerry Behrens on April 23 2021 in Bloomington IL. He survives. Also surviving is her sister Ch...

Joseph "Joe Bob" Cassidy age 56 of Vermont IL passed away at 1235 pm on October 19 2015 at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb IL. He was born on August 9 1959 in Macomb the son of Thomas and Luann Ridenour Cassidy. Joe Bob married Georgia Horwedel on November 24 1990 in Table Grove IL. She surviv...

Linda J. Phillips 73 of Macomb IL formerly of Astoria IL passed away at 659 pm on Sunday May 5 2024 at The Elms in Macomb IL. She was born on April 22 1951 in Peoria IL and raised in Astoria the daughter of Forrest and Naomi Welker Phillips. Linda was a graduate of Astoria High School and would go o...

Lowell Edmond Worsdell age 83 of Coral Springs Florida passed away on May 31 2022 in Boca Raton Florida. He was born on January 21 1939 in Vermont Illinois the son of Loren and Wilma Strode Worsdell. He was raised working on his familys farm with his parents sister Karalinda and his cherished dog ...

Robert P. Bob Hepfer age 70 of Iowa City died peacefully on January 23 2026 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday January 31 2026 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Iowa City where a period of visitation will take place from 10 am until serv...

Judy passed away unexpectedly at her home in Exeter New Hampshire. She was born in Gary Indiana the second child of the late William Bachelor and Lena Piccolin Bachelor. Judy spent her youth moving frequently with her beloved mother and sister Muriel Joyce due to her fathers military career. Judys d...

Jeffery E. Jordan 62 passed away on December 25 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous fiveandahalfyear battle with pancreatic cancer. Fewer than 13 percent of those diagnosed survive beyond five years a testament to Jefferys strength and determination. Jeffery was born in Olea...