Ronald L. Sanford, 59, of Hillsboro, died at 4:02 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at his residence. Private burial was conducted by Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home of Hillsboro on Aug. 15, at St. Agnes Cemetery …more 8/18/24 |
Michael Lee “Moe” Martin, 69, of Gonzales, LA, formerly of Panama, died Friday, July 26, 2024. Church Funeral Services and Crematory in Louisiana is assisting the family. Mr. Martin was …more 8/14/24 |
Carroll L. Franzen, 84 of Gilbert, AZ, formerly of Nokomis, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Gilbert Mercy Hospital in Gilbert, AZ. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 12, at Epiphany Lutheran …more 8/14/24 |
Lamar “Goose” Lipe, 80, of Nokomis, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Lipe will be held Sunday at 3 p.m., Aug. 18, at Stiehl Dawson …more 8/14/24 |
Leslie “Les” Allen Johnson, 78, of Litchfield, died at 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be conducted …more 8/11/24 |
Kathryn (Goff) Romig, 97, of Hillsboro, died on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 3:40 p.m. at Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehab in Carrier Mills. A visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 to 11 …more 8/11/24 |
Patsy L. (Broadway) Thomas, 88, of Red Bud, formerly of Hillsboro, died on Aug. 10, 2024, at Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Du Quoin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, …more 8/11/24 |
Paulette M. Gabriel, 72, of Litchfield, formerly of Hillsboro, died at 8:05 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at Litchfield Health and Rehab in Litchfield. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15, …more 8/11/24 |
Raymond Harry Mansholt, 95, of Litchfield, died at 9:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at Litchfield Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 16, at 12 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in …more 8/11/24 |
Bert Allen Zumwalt, Jr., 65, of Girard, died at 10:21 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 12 p.m. at Hough And Sons …more 8/7/24 |
John J. Osborn, 90, of Schram City, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of …more 8/7/24 |
Richard A. Tomazzoli, 73, of Nokomis, died at his residence on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of the pending arrangements. A full obituary will appear in a …more 8/7/24 |
Cleveland D. Plunkett, 84 Cleveland Daniel Plunkett, 84, of Hillsboro, died at 7:43 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at his residence. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at St. Paul’s Lutheran …more 8/6/24 |
Pamela Susan White, 68, of Benld, died at 6:48 pm. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Mrs. White was born Nov. 19, 1955, in Kenosha, WI, to Thomas Laurent, …more 8/6/24 |
Susan A. Hubbard, 62, of Taylor Springs, died at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at her residence. Cremation rites were accorded. No services are planned at this time. Bass Patton Dean Funeral …more 8/5/24 |
Margaret (Peg) Kessinger, 98 Margaret (Peg) Kessinger, 98, of Walshville, died peacefully on Aug. 2, 2024, at her home, with her daughter by her side. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at …more 8/4/24 |
Iola Harlene Tillerson, 89, of Edwardsville, died on July 30, 2024, at her home, surrounded by a loving family. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, at Sunnyside Cemetery in …more 8/4/24 |
Norman Bourland, 92, of Palm Beach County, FL, died on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Burial will be held in St. Martin’s Cemetery in Farmersville. Mr. Bourland was born on March 10, 1932, in Waverly, …more 8/2/24 |
Carolyn Sue Kessinger, 76 Carolyn Sue (Bain) Kessinger, 76, of Benton, AR, died on July 22, 2024. A private memorial service will be held at the VA cemetery in North Little Rock, AR. Mrs. Kessinger was born on May 3, 1948, in …more 7/31/24 |
Richard Leon Evanick, 73, of Raymond, formerly of Benld, died at his residence on Thursday, July 25, 2024. No public services are scheduled. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. …more 7/31/24 |
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Concluding Message
In the conclusion of the obituary, special requests may be made such as, “in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to…” or “Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at General Hospital for…” Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one.
What is the first line of an obituary? ›
Announce the death
Provide the name and a very brief description, the age of the deceased, and the day of passing. You can probably squeeze all of this information into one sentence. For example: On Monday, September 4, 2017, John Doe, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 74.
Why is it called obituary? ›
The noun obituary, which appears in English in the early 18th century, comes from the Latin obīre, where ob- means "toward," and īre, "to go," suggesting a "going toward" one's death.
Is an obituary about someone or for someone? ›
An obituary (obit for short) is an article about a recently deceased person. Newspapers often publish obituaries as news articles.
What is the most common last words before death? ›
People's last words are often these 4 phrases: What they teach us about living happy, meaningful lives, from an oncologist
- I want to tell you that I love you.
- I want to tell you that I forgive you.
- Would you tell me that you love me?
- Would you give me your forgiveness?
Common Mistakes to Avoid when Writing an Obituary
- Avoid Making the Obituary About You. ...
- Don't Focus Just on Death. ...
- Listing People Who Were Appreciated. ...
- Avoid Clichés. ...
- Abbreviations. ...
- Don't Over Describe the Funeral.
At the end of an obituary a special message is sometimes found, such as 'in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to..' or 'Special Thanks to the staff at General Hospital for..' or 'We will always carry your memory in our hearts'. Sometimes a short prayer or a line from a poem is placed at the end.
What is the simple wording for obituary? ›
[Full Name], aged [age of the deceased], passed away peacefully on [date of death], at [location of death]. He/she was born on [date of birth], in [birthplace], to [names of parents]. He/she was a proud resident of [city of residence] and was a 1975 graduate of Holy Cross High School.
What is the proper way to list family members in an obituary? ›
When you are listing a relative, make sure to include their first name, their spouse's first name in parenthesis and then their last name. It should look something like this: “JoAnne leaves behind her children Doug (Susan) Smith, Joe (Dianne) Smith, and Sarah (Mark) Perry.”
Do you put ex wife in obituary? ›
It can include, or exclude, anything the family wishes. Dear Abby: Here in the South, an ex-spouse is often listed this way: "Jane Doe of Memphis, Tenn., is the mother of his children." The primary reason is so the children feel their surviving parent, and the years their parents spent together, are acknowledged.
Deciding not to publish an obituary is #perfectlynormal in grief. If publishing an obituary in the paper or online feels (or felt) wrong to you - perhaps drawing unwanted attention or sharing on a level beyond what's comfortable - that's OK. There is no one right way to honor someone you love.
Who typically writes an obituary? ›
While there are no rules when it comes to who writes the obituary, they're typically written by family members or close friends. When a loved one passes, the family usually decides who will write it based on their relationship to the deceased or writing ability.
What to leave out of an obituary? ›
When writing an obituary, leave out details that could be used for identity theft, such as the deceased's date and place of birth, middle name, maiden name and mother's maiden name. And don't include the deceased's home address.
How do you say no funeral in an obituary? ›
Obituary Example: No Funeral or Memorial. [Full name] sadly passed away on [date of death] at their home in [place of passing]. They always spread joy and happiness wherever they went. As per [first name]'s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.
What is the best opening line for an obituary? ›
Ideas for the Beginning Paragraph
- On (day, date), (full name of deceased) of (city of residence) passed away at the age of ____ years.
- The family of (full name of deceased) of (city of residence) is saddened to announce his/her passing on (day, date) at the age of _____ years.
The obituary should end by naming your loved one's surviving family members, then giving information about the funeral or memorial service, if the family is making those details public, as well as information about any memorial funds or charitable organizations that people should send donations to.
What are examples of final wishes? ›
– Your last wishes can include anything you want, including funeral or cremation preferences and plans, body disposition preferences, obituary information, messages to your loved ones, requests for your final days, and personal information like where your will is.
What are examples of closing words at a funeral? ›
If you're unsure how to end your eulogy, finish with a simple goodbye, or a thank you for the memories you shared. You might choose to use traditional phrases like 'rest in peace' or 'sleep well'. Or you can use something less formal, like a greeting or joke you used to share with the person who has died.
What is the conclusion of an obituary? ›
The conclusion. A personal obituary should end on an upbeat note. There is no better way to end than with a simple appreciation of the person, who they were and what they meant to their family and the people they knew.
