All Obituaries

Janice Dade, 67, of Carthage, passed away at 2:06 A.M. Sunday morning, January 13, 2019 at Lexington Square Care Center in Keokuk, Iowa. Janice was born January 27, 1951, the daughter of Walter James Cecil and Muzzella (Clay) Dade in Quincy, Illinois. She grew up in Canton, Missouri, graduating from Canton High School. She then went on to receive her CNA and cosmetology certifications. Janice had worked as a CNA at Montebello Care Center in Hamilton for many years. ...

Janice Dade, 67, of Carthage, passed away at 2:06 A.M. Sunday morning, January 13, 2019 at Lexington Square Care Center in Keokuk, Iowa. Janice was born January 27, 1951, the daughter of Walter...

Sharon Barr Carthage

Sharon Barr, 76, of Carthage, passed away at 4:15 P.M. Thursday, January 10, 2019, at the LaHarpe-Davier Care Center. Sharon was born July 24, 1942, the daughter of William and Betty (Hainline) Woerly in Macomb, Illinois. She attended high school at WIU Laboratory School in Macomb graduating in 1960. She received her Art and Teaching degrees at Western Illinois University in 1964. On August 22, 1964, she was united in marriage to Marion Barr at St. Paul’s Catholic...

Sharon Barr, 76, of Carthage, passed away at 4:15 P.M. Thursday, January 10, 2019, at the LaHarpe-Davier Care Center. Sharon was born July 24, 1942, the daughter of William and Betty (Hainline)...

Charles Smith Carthage

Charles C. Smith, 84, of Carthage, passed away at 11:02 A.M. Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Charles was born the son of Williard and Sylvia (Sellers) Smith in Novelty, Missouri on September 02, 1934. On November 23, 1953, he was united in marriage to Alma Joyce Hale in Hamilton, Illinois. She preceded him in death. Charles had worked for Hirum Walker for many years, drove for Prairie Township and had a mowing business for over 20...

Charles C. Smith, 84, of Carthage, passed away at 11:02 A.M. Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Charles was born the son of Williard and Sylvia (Sellers) Smith in...

Michelle Hudson Hamilton

Michelle Lea (Ruggles) Hudson, 48, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at her home in Hamilton. Michelle was born on September 15, 1970, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Anthony and Ruby Mae (Ryland) Ruggles. She was employed for many years as an LPN. Michelle is survived by her father Charles Anthony Ruggles of Hamilton, her daughter Brenna Chaknine of Hamilton, her granddaughter Lettie Skinner of Hamilton, and other family members. Michelle is also survived...

Michelle Lea (Ruggles) Hudson, 48, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at her home in Hamilton. Michelle was born on September 15, 1970, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the daughter of...

Ruth Ufkes Des Plaines, Illinois

Ruth Ufkes was born on a farm east of Basco, Illinois, on August 7, 1931, the daughter of Fred and Tena (Janssen) Ufkes. She graduated from Carthage High School, Carthage College, and received her master’s degree in organ performance from Northwestern University. She was a strong believer in education for women. Ruth was a music teacher in public schools in the Chicago area from the 1960s until her retirement in the 1980s. She was also a church organist and choir director for her...

Ruth Ufkes was born on a farm east of Basco, Illinois, on August 7, 1931, the daughter of Fred and Tena (Janssen) Ufkes. She graduated from Carthage High School, Carthage College, and received her...

Mary Tobias Carthage

Mary Eunice Tobias, 85, of Carthage, passed away at Hickory Grove Red Maple Apartments on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 4:43 AM. Mary was born April 4, 1933, the daughter of Vernon and Roberta (Render) Wear in Carthage, Illinois. She graduated from Carthage High School. On October 30, 1950, she was united in marriage to Harlan Tobias at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Basco. Mary worked at the Basco Corner Store for over 20 years and then retired from Bill’s Food in...

Mary Eunice Tobias, 85, of Carthage, passed away at Hickory Grove Red Maple Apartments on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 4:43 AM. Mary was born April 4, 1933, the daughter of Vernon and Roberta...

Lucille Gerhardt Sutter

Lucille Irene Gerhardt, 75, of Sutter, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Lucille was born on March 7, 1943, in Golden, Illinois, the daughter of K. D. and Pauline (Hendrichs) Gooding. On January 14, 1961, she was united in marriage to Robert Gene Gerhardt. He survives. A long-time resident of Sutter, Lucille was well-known in the area for the delicious cakes she made for all occasions, and even judged cakes in the Adams County Fair. She made...

Lucille Irene Gerhardt, 75, of Sutter, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Lucille was born on March 7, 1943, in Golden, Illinois, the daughter of K. D....

T.J. Lunt Hamilton

T.J. Lunt, 45, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at his home in Hamilton. T.J. was born on July 11, 1973, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Stephen and Connie (Turner) Lunt. On June 13, 2018, he was united in marriage to Leighann Sherrill at the courthouse in Carthage, surrounded by their friends and family. She survives. A lifelong resident of Hamilton, T.J. graduated from Hamilton High School in 1991. He worked in autobody repair for most of his life and also loved to...

T.J. Lunt, 45, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at his home in Hamilton. T.J. was born on July 11, 1973, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Stephen and Connie (Turner) Lunt. On...

Karen Larson Carthage

Karen Sue (Warner) Larson, 74, of Carthage, Illinois, passed away gracefully and peacefully on December 18, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born to Roy Dale Warner and Gertrude Louise (McMahill) Warner of Monmouth, Illinois, on March 14, 1944. After graduating from Monmouth High School in 1962, she worked as a dental assistant for several years before her marriage to David Ross Larson on April 25, 1970. An avid nature lover, Karen loved to spend time on the...

Karen Sue (Warner) Larson, 74, of Carthage, Illinois, passed away gracefully and peacefully on December 18, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born to Roy Dale Warner...

Randy Hudson Loraine

Randy Ray Hudson, 65, of Loraine, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home in Loraine. Randy was born April 20, 1953, the son of William and Jo Ann (Lierly) Hudson in Glenview, Illinois. He attended Carthage High School graduating in 1971. He then attended welding school in the Chicago area. He worked at Hollister Whitney Elevator Company in Quincy for over 35 years as a welder. Randy was a man among men. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and...

Randy Ray Hudson, 65, of Loraine, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home in Loraine. Randy was born April 20, 1953, the son of William and Jo Ann (Lierly) Hudson in Glenview,...