All Obituaries

William “Bill” E. Porter, 89, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel. Bill was born in Lawrence County Illinois on October 13, 1930, the son of Ernest and Emma (Hedge) Porter. He married Carolyn Newton July 13, 1973 in Benton, KY. Bill graduated Mt. Carmel High School where he played football for all four years. He has been a lifelong Mt. Carmel Aces fan, faithfully attended all football games. Bill was presented an...

Dr. Clifford Franklin Malcolm, 93, of Westfield, Indiana, formerly of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, peacefully passed away December 26, 2019, with his loving daughter at his side.   He was born August 11, 1926, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the son of Clifford and Gladys (Veihman) Malcolm.  Clifford was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School class of 1944.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served aboard the U.S.S. Antietam in the Pacific Ocean during WWII.   On August 25, 1946,...

Elaina Ann Koditek, nee Noll, age 68, of Channahon, IL was born November 20, 1951 to Loraine and Eleanor May (Smith) Noll in Luzon, Pampanga, Philippines, where her father was serving in the United States Air Force. Elaina and her husband, Dale, owned and operated D & G Drilling in New Lenox, for 30 years. In her earlier years, she worked as a keypunch operator for the E. J. & E. Railroad. Elaina lived life to the fullest, and always made everyone around her feel special. If you...

Wilma Jean Dillon, 82, of Albion, Illinois passed away peacefully at her residence Thursday, December 18, 2019. She was born June 2, 1937 in Friendsville, Illinois, the daughter of Wilber and Mary (Jordan) Wilkinson. Wilma worked for Snap-on Inc. as an inspector. She loved nothing better than spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Grandma Willie”. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter...

Joyce Ann Richards, 85, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Oakview Heights Continuous Care and Rehab. She was born on January 24, 1934 in Mt. Carmel, the daughter of John “Doc” Harmon and Garnet (Schuler) Hillyard. Joyce was a lifelong member of Evangelical United Methodist Church. She graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1952 and received a degree in early childhood education from Wabash Valley College later in her life. Upon...

Nathaniel Wayne Hill, 41, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on December 09, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born March 26, 1978, the son of Gene and Diane (Sargent) Hill in Belleville, Illinois. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in the class of 1996. Nathaniel attended school in Springfield, Missouri, to become a long-haul truck driver. During the summer he loved taking his children with him on his trips. Nathaniel had...

Robert George “Little George” Helton, 79, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, peacefully passed away December 7, 2019, at his home.   He was born September 5, 1940, the son of George Robert and Velma Ruth Kaiser Helton in Wabash County, Illinois.  George graduated from Mt. Carmel High School.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army.   George was a member of Lick Prairie Church.  He owned and operated Little George’s Backhoe Service.  He was a lifetime...

Jeannette Risley, 93, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2019, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation surrounded by her loving family.   She was born February 6, 1926, in Wabash County, Illinois, the daughter of Harry O. and Verna Mae (Peterson) Sager.  After graduating high school, Jeannette attended business school.  On May 13, 1960, Jeannette married Carroll C. Risley.   Jeannette was a member of Trinity...

Frank Thomas Hanzel, 70, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away peacefully in the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 6, 2019, at his residence.   He was born June 22, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Frank Regis and Dorothy (Beiber) Hanzel.  On March 22, 1969, Tom married Patti Williams in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.   Tom was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He moved to Mt. Carmel to work at the Wabash Coal Mine and retired after 18 years in...

George Charles Griess died peacefully in his sleep at home on November 23, 2019, after an extended illness, just one month after celebrating his 89th birthday with his loving family.   He was born in Browns, Illinois, son of George Griess and Matilda E. (Raber) on October 21, 1930.   George, "Daddy", "George Charles", "Uncle Charlie", "Skinny Griess" was overflowing with charm, kindness, grace and life. An athletic basketball player in...