All Obituaries

MICHELLE BUSHUE JERSEYVILLE – Michelle Ann Bushue, 30, passed away unexpectedly at 11:11 a.m., Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her residence. She was born on March 10, 1992 in Belleville, Illinois and was the daughter of Brant and Kathryn (Lucansky) Bushue. Michelle grew up in Granite City and developed a love for animals from a young age. This passion carried through to adulthood, and she had a longtime aspiration of a becoming a Veterinarian. She also enjoyed drawing and was an avid...

JERSEYVILLE -   Loretta J. Ramsey was born to John Amos Hill and Mollie (Webb) Hill on February 20, 1945.  Mom’s first husband, our dad, Bruce Lee Ramsey left to be with Jesus on January 11, 2010…almost 13 years ago to the day.  She is survived by her current husband, Robert Lorentz, daughters Melissa (radar) Pangaean, Heather (Andrew) Brandt, granddaughters, Lydia (Cameron) Davis, Emily (Aaron) Due, Hope Brandt, and great-granddaughters, Ava Joy...

JERSEYVILLE -   Ruth Eileen Groppel, 95, died at 8:05 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born in Carrollton, Illinois on October 26, 1927, and was one of five children born to Earl and Myrtle (Singleton) Flowers. She was an active and devoted member of the Fieldon United Church of Christ, and enjoyed participating in various bowling leagues throughout, and continued bowling until she was 89. She worked as a cashier at...

MATHEW SHORT GOLDSMITH, TX - Mathew Dale Short, 59, formerly of Jerseyville, died 1:59AM on Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Livermore, California. He was born on Sept. 27, 1963 in Jerseyville, Illinois, one of four sons born to the late Coy Short Jr. and Thelma Yvonne (Cates) Short. He married the former Donna Robinson in Lewiston, Maine and together they have spent forty beautiful years together, and enjoyed traveling together all over the country. He worked many trades; construction,...

CHERYL GRAHAM JERSEYVILLE – Cheryl Ann Graham, 68, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at Jersey Community Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 18, 1954 in Jerseyville and was a 1972 graduate of Jersey Community High School. She married Larry Graham on June 17, 1972 in Jerseyville and together their marriage was blessed with many wonderful memories together, including the joys of raising their two daughters and their three grandchildren that...

GAIL CROTCHETT JERSEYVILLE – Gail Crotchett, 86, died at 9:15 a.m., Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jerseyville. She was born on September 28, 1936 in Jerseyville and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Edith Pearl (Mains) Gilworth. Gail was raised on the Mains family farm east of Kane, Illinois, where she first developed her love of the outdoors and loved her time spent there. She graduated with the Class of 1954 from Jersey...

ROBERT LYLES JERSEYVILLE - Robert Joseph Lyles, 78, died at 1:37 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his residence after a brave battle with lung cancer. He was born near Jerseyville on October 30, 1944, one of seventeen children born to Harry and Edna (Devening) Lyles. Robert graduated in 1962 from Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville. Shortly before being drafted into the Vietnam War, he married the former Jeanne Ann Thien on November 11, 1965 at St. John's Catholic...

HEATHER GOLLEY ALTON - Heather Diane (Chandler) Golley, 47, died unexpectedly at 5:16 a.m., Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her residence of natural causes. She was born in Alton, Illinois on May 16, 1975, one of three children born to David and Sylvia (Godar) Chandler of Jerseyville. Heather grew up in Jerseyville, and graduated in 1993 from Jersey Community High School. She was currently employed at Claire's at the Alton Square Mall, as well as being a Financial Service...

JOHN WELLS JERSEYVILLE – John H.P. Wells, 47, died unexpectedly at 11:47 a.m., Saturday, December 24, 2022 in the Emergency Room at Jersey Community Hospital. He was born on February 26, 1975 in Carrollton and was the son of William and Bonnie (Day) Wells. John grew up in Carrollton and was a graduate of Carrollton High School. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing as well as playing video games and walking his beloved dog, George. Surviving are his mother, Bonnie...

As we approach the Christmas Holiday and the beginning of a new year, many in our community are adjusting to a new season of life. While memories are a great reminder of the blessings we had, we stop to take a moment to honor their memory. May their spirits shine bright this Christmas.