Obituaries

Larry Ray Raymer, 72, born in E. St. Louis IL to Luin & Alvia (Sollars) Raymer. Larry, a phenomenal musician, singer, husband, father, and friend to all, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Larry’s life was a melody of love, faith, family and music.

Preceded in death by his parents,...

Teddy “Ted" Lee Dowdy, age 57 of Princeton, IN, passed away last week at his home.  He was born in Aurora, IL on March 1, 1964, to Bill Dowdy and Barbara Rushing Dowdy.

Ted graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1983.  He was a factory worker and painter.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Full obituary pending.

Full obituary pending.

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Rod Crome. Rod was born to Keith and Helen Crome on September 26, 1953 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Rod was raised on a farm just north of Albion, Illinois and graduated from Edwards County High School in 1972. Rod was a member of 4-H, FFA and...

The youngest of seven, Barbara A. Rakers was born in St Jacob and raised north of Highland, IL. She graduated from St Paul High School in 1959, and was married in 1961. She worked at Farmers and Merchants bank before leaving to raise her family.

She was always a volunteer for the many organizations that her 5...