Obituaries in Oblong, IL

Mrs. Phyllis Lee Groom, a cherished soul known for her loving heart and creative spirit, passed away at the age of 77 on October 27, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, following emergency open heart surgery. Born on September 29, 1948, in Louisiana, Missouri, Phyllis was a beaco...

Coleen M. McDonald, a woman of intelligence, love, and adventure, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, in her hometown of Robinson, Illinois, following a period of declining health. Born on October 4, 1943, to the late Otis L. Rich and Alice Evelyn (Maxwell) Rich, Coleen's zest for life and h...

Michael "Mike" Wassel, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 23, 2026, at his home in Robinson, Illinois, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on April 9, 1945, in Terre Haute, Indiana, Mike was a beacon of love and intelligence whose ki...

Carl LaRue Stewart, age 89, of Melbourne, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 3, 2025.Carl was born on September 19, 1936, in Gary, Indiana, the oldest of three children born to Charles H. and Rheba (Barnett) Stewart of Oblong, Illino...

Mr. Philip J. Murray, known affectionately to all as Philip, was called home to his eternal rest on January 5, 2026, after many months of failing health. Born on a crisp autumn day on October 31, 1940, in Robinson Township, Crawford County, IL, he lived a life marked by devotion to his family, his f...

Juanita Clara Weger, 81, of Sullivan, Indiana, formerly of Barry, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 1:23 PM EST on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.Juanita was born on March 30, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois, and raised on the family farm in Barry,...

Norman A. Frapp, 92, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at The Haven of Ridgeview in Oblong.He was born on December 18, 1932, in Joliet, Illinois, to Norman E. Frapp and Kathrine (Johnston) Frapp. On November 12, 1953, he married Donna J. Lane, and together ...

James Dwaine “Jim” Davids, Sr., 81, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 5:27 a.m. at Haven of Ridgeview in Oblong, Illinois.Jim was born on February 13, 1944, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the son of Wayne Davids and Alma Lois (Turner) Davids.He is survived by his son, Jame...

OBLONG — Karen J. Fleek, 54, of Oblong, passed away at 9:11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home in Oblong.She was born on September 26, 1971, in Robinson, Illinois, the daughter of Larry G. Meeks and Gloria D. (Dunlap) Meeks. Karen was united in marriage to Michael Wayne Fleek on Decem...

John Leroy Leffler, 87, of Willow Hill, IL, passed away at 12:50 am on Wednesday, January 01, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.He was born in Jasper County, IL, on June 14, 1938, to Clarence Ishmael “Spoony” and Mary (Daugherty) Leffler. He married his true love, Elsie Yager, on...

Barbara M. Eberly, 86, of Oblong, passed away at 3:38 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, Illinois.Barbara was born on February 27, 1939, in Pinkstaff, Illinois, a daughter of Lyman O. Stevenson and Thelma June Earnst Stevenson. She married William R. “Bill”...

Our lives are forever changed with the passing of Jerry Dean Smith, 90, of Oblong, IL, on December 20, 2025. A devoted husband, father, Opa, and veteran, Jerry lived a life marked by strength, humility, and unwavering dedication to his family.Jerry was born on January 30,1935, to Melrie and Vern Smi...