Howard E. Crull “Big Duck”, 77, passed away at his home in Fieldon, Illinois on July 27, 2023. He was born on June 12, 1946 in Rosedale. He was the son of late James and Isabella Crull. He was a 1965 graduate of JCHS. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam and he retired from the Army as a disabled veteran. In his early years, he was an avid drag racer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting antiques and spending time at the coffee shop and music in the park. Howard is...

Grace Marie Misuraca, 12, passed away on June 30, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 19, 2010 in Maryville to Anthony & Angela (Breithaupt) Misuraca. Gracie was a straight A student, she was a cheerleader, a track star, a volleyball player, and sang in choir. She loved to be outside riding four wheelers, camping, floating, and traveling. But most of all she was a sweet, kind hearted, empathic, so full of life and ready to help with anything kind of girl. Grace is survived by her...

John Michael Roos, 71, passed away on July 9, 2023 due to a motorcycle accident. He was born on June 30, 1952 in Wood River to Maurice Rueben Roos & Edna Florence (Echols) Roos-Tuetken. He is survived by his siblings: Linda Schafer and Dennis Roos; his stepsister: Valda Jean Tuetken; his nieces: Trish Antrobus and Michelle Fricke; and his several cousins and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepbrother: Everett Dale Tuetken. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Francis Gene Bick, 78, passed away peacefully at 4:45 am on Monday May 29, 2023, at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab in Jerseyville, IL. He was born in Hammond, IN on May 21, 1945 to the late Henry Jackson & Josephine (Corine) Bick. Francis married Judith Karen (Dobson) Bick on Oct 8, 1981 at St. Norberts Catholic Church in Hardin, IL. Judith passed away May 15, 2019. Francis enjoyed being at a racetrack, demolition derby, fishing and most of all being surrounded by family and friends...

Rebecca “Becky” J. VanAusdoll, 84, passed away on June 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 27, 1939 in Jersey County to Benton & Lillie (Dunham) Mundy. She married Robert Gene VanAusdoll on December 20, 1958 at the Jerseyville First Baptist Church. Becky was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a true Christian woman and was very faithful to the lord and her family. She loved to travel and being in the sun. She retired from US Bank...

Audrey Belle Allen, 91, of Jerseyville passed away at 4:45 pm on Wed May 16, 2023 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab in Jerseyville.  She was born on Sept 24, 1931, in Alton, IL to the late Howard & Mae (Downs) Crader. Audrey was a homemaker and once worked in the Circuit Clerk’s Office of the Jersey County Courthouse. She married J. Richard Allen on April 1, 1952 in Jerseyville. He passed away on May 26,2004. She later married William Wilson who also preceded her in...

Anna Marie Retzer, 88, passed away on May 1, 2023 at Jersey Community Hospital. She was born on January 9, 1935 in Michael to Joseph F. & Sadie (Hazelwonder) Roth. She married Herman Joseph Retzer in 1954 at St. Michael’s Church. She was a member of Holy Ghost Church in Jerseyville. She is survived by her children: Lynn Retzer Rudolph, Thomas Lee (Kelly) Retzer, Lisa Ann Retzer; her grandchildren: Sarah Ann (Carrie Gilbreth) Wilson, Kevin Wilson,...

  Elizabeth Ann Schwab, 88, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Jerseyville Manor. The daughter of Henry J. Rawe and Agnes Frank Rawe, she was born November 20, 1934, at Our Savior’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Illinois. She was raised on a rural Carrollton, Illinois, farm.  She attended a one-room public grade school and then St. John’s High School in Carrollton from which she graduated in 1952. After graduation, she became the bookkeeper for Greene County Farm Bureau...

Sheila A. Dawdy, 77, passed away on April 24, 2023 at Jerseyville Manor. She was born on February 25, 1946 to James W. & Ethel (Martin) Calvert in Alton. Sheila married Emil O. Dawdy on Dec 27, 1997 at Otterville Baptist Church. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Piasa and the Moose Lodge. She is survived by her children: Beverly (Kenneth) Ready of Jerseyville and Christopher (Samantha) Dawdy of Oaktown, Indiana; her grandchildren: Brandan (Melissa) LeMarr, Blake (Lisa)...

Mary L. Bailey, 91, passed away on April 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her daughters, after complications from a fall. She was born on August 27, 1931 in Greene County to Charles & Tempa (Williams) Groves. Mary married Darrell L. Bailey on March 25, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Jerseyville. She worked at Harold’s Market, Illini Junior High School, and also cleaned doctors’ offices. She was a member of the New Life Church of the Nazarene and a lifetime member of the...