Mildred Anne "Mimi" Jones, 86, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born February 27, 1938, in Sims, Illinois, to the late Alfred and Vera (Robertson) Baker. Mimi married John Orville Jones on August 1, 1964, at Central Christian Church in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with nearly 60 years of marriage. In addition to her beloved husband, Mimi is survived by her dau...

Carl (Bob) Wilson, 91, of Texico, passed away at 7:02 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born April 28, 1932, in Jefferson County, the son of Ben and Orra (Ellis) Wilson. Bob was the youngest of nine children. On June 21, 1959, he married Elizabeth Parker, and she survives. Bob graduated from Wayne City High School in 1950, and served in the United States Army. He graduated from Missouri School of Mines, in Rolla, Missouri, in 1962, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked fo...

Marie Elaine Koy, 73, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:11 pm on April 24, 2024 in Mount Vernon. She was born August 15, 1950, in San Diego, California to the late Donald McPherson and Mildred Lucille (Kennedy) Dantinne. Marie is survived by her children, Dawn McConnaughay and husband, Scott of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Katie Allen and husband, Ryan of Woodlawn, Illinois, and Danny Koy of Woodlawn and grandchildren, Olivia Grace, Devin James, Ava Rose, Ryan Jr., Lauryn Marie, Aubrey ...

Lena Mae Knight (Border) age 90, formerly of Centralia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. Lena grew up as the oldest of four children and graduated from Centralia High School in 1954. She spent most of her life as a waitress and cook, as well as the owner of her own restaurant for a couple of years. After retiring, Lena resided in Alton, Illinois, and Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. She spent much of her retirement as a Foster Grandparent Program volunteer assisting children in the s...

Ms. Rita Ann Nadolski of Radom, IL, was called to her heavenly home surrounded by her family at her residence on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:20 A.M. She had attained the age of 89 years, 3 months, and 21 days. Rita was born on January 2, 1935, on the family farm in Ashley, IL, the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (nee Kujawa) Rynski. She was united in marriage to George Nadolski, Sr. on June 21, 1952, and they later divorced. This marriage was blessed with five children. Rita worked...

Janith K. Scott, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 pm on April 17, 2024, at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. She was born February 17, 1939, in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late George and Irene (Shelton) Standerfer. Janith first married Donald Chambliss on June 29, 1956. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1990, after 34 years of marriage. She later married Richard Scott in November 2013. He passed away on March 16, 2023, after 10 years of marriage. Ja...

Wanda Louise Robbins, 98, of Salem Illinois passed away on Thursday morning April 18, 2024. Wanda was born in Burlington Iowa, the daughter of Carl Frederick and Louise Wilhemina (Harre) Picker. Wanda graduated from Burlington High School in 1942 where she was in the Scribbler's Club, sang in the school choir, and was the attendant to the Homecoming queen. After graduation, she worked at Witte's Drug Store and Paint Co. before being employed by The Telephone Company in Burlington where she m...

James R. (Little Jim) McDermott Jr. of Boyd, Illinois passed from this earth on March 25, 2024, in Naperville, Illinois. Jim was born on November 24, 1946, to parents, James R. (Big Jim) McDermott and Wanita Cole McDermott-Rettke. Jim was the oldest of four brothers, (Jim, Joe, John and Jack). Jim was married to Frances Lee Ward on July 19, 1969. They had the joy of raising six children together. She survives him and lives in Illinois. Jim is also survived by his son, James Kent McDermott of ...