All Obituaries

Larry Edward Fortner     Larry Edward Fortner, 67, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at his residence with his loving companion by his side.   Larry was born in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, on May 20, 1951, the son of Cecil Fortner and Rosalie (Rhoderick) Isham.    He was an active member of Hope Fellowship Church, working with the food pantry.  Larry also worked at WAVE.  He loved his fur buddies, Pepper and Dottie. ...

Elizabeth “Betty” Marcoe Trottier   Betty Trottier, 94, Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Oakview Heights surrounded by her loving family.    She was born April 26, 1924, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the youngest of six children of Charles and Mary (Lehman) Marcoe.    Betty married Robert J. Trottier February 1, 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri, and he preceded her in death after thirty years of marriage on November 24,...

Judge Robert M. Keenan, Jr., of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at the age of 82. He died from complications of FSH muscular dystrophy. He was born in Mt. Carmel on December 5, 1936, to Robert M. Keenan, Sr. and Marian (Farley) Keenan. Judge Keenan was a hard worker beginning in middle school, including work as a paper boy, for Heater’s Drug store, and for Cliff’s drive-in. He worked pit stops at a...

Thomas L. Williams, 90, of Allendale, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Oakview Heights Continuous Care and Rehab in Mt. Carmel, IL. Thomas was born September 18, 1928 in Wabash County, IL, the son of Linder and Grace (Brewer) Williams. He married Leta Sue (Litherland) on May 22, 1955 at Wabash Presbyterian Church in Orio. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Thomas worked for General Telephone Co. (GTE) for 40 years before his retirement in 1990. He served his country...

Dewey “Sonny” Eugene Easter, age 75, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Daviess County Hospital in Washington, Indiana.   Sonny was born in Lancaster, Illinois on August 6, 1943, to the late Charles and Lois (Stewart) Easter.  He attended Mt. Carmel High School, in the graduating Class of 1961.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War.  On August 20, 1967, Sonny married Barbara Lant.  He worked at Pacific Press and Shear for 37...

Marion L. Meyer, 85, of Mt. Carmel, IL, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 10, 1933 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jack Lois and Beulah Magdalene (Ester) Pointer.  She married Marvin Fred Henry Meyer on May 4, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Pamela Kay and husband James Wood and Mark and wife Debbie Meyer, all of Mt. Carmel; five grandchildren, Eli...

Bill Kieffer, 79, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at River Oaks in Princeton, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born July 16, 1939, the son of Hyginus “Buss” Thomas and Pauline Frances (Berberich) Kieffer in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.  He was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, attended Wabash Valley College and Dale Carnegie Training.  Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.   On January 16, 1982,...

Dorothy Marie Wainman Willis passed from this life on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in the presence of her children.  She was born on September 28, 1937, the third daughter of William Pearl and Mary Catherine (Kelly) Wainman in Gary, Indiana.  While working at Walgreens Department store in Gary, Indiana, she met the love of her life, Dudley D. Willis.  They were married on February 8, 1956, shortly after she graduated from Emerson High School in Gary, Indiana.   During the...

  Richard Albert Meier, 64, formerly of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.     He was born November 30, 1954, the son of Albert and Maxine (Schrodt) Meier, Jr., in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.  Richard was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.      For twenty years he was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service.  He loved golf, whether he was playing, shagging balls, or simply...

Charles Gregory Miller, 61, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away November 27, 2018, at the Flora Rehab and Healthcare Center.   He was born March 18, 1957, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to Tom and Fayetta (Deisher) Miller.   Charles worked for Snap-On-Tools, retiring after 30 years of service.  He was a member of the Eagles for thirty plus years.  Charles was a lifelong Cubbies fan.  He enjoyed spending time at his family’s river camp, especially camping and...