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Leo J. Mahoney, 76, of Eldorado, Illinois, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Evansville, Indiana.Born on February 24, ...
10/28/2025

Leo J. Mahoney, 76, of Eldorado, Illinois, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Evansville, Indiana.

Born on February 24, 1949, in Eldorado, IL to the late Lawrence and Margaret (Basinger) Mahoney. Leo was a lifelong resident of his hometown. He graduated from Eldorado High School in 1967 and...

Melva L Caraway Holbrook3-6-27/ 10-25-25“Mel” was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and EvaCaraway, her brother, J...
10/28/2025

Melva L Caraway Holbrook
3-6-27/ 10-25-25
“Mel” was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Eva
Caraway, her brother, James Caraway, and her husband, Barney
Holbrook.

She is survived by her daughter, Deb (Dick) Essex,
Sheridan, WY and Surprise, AZ, her grandson, Jason (Anne)...

Mary L. Roberson, 88, of Eldorado, passed away on October 23, 2025 in Eldorado.Mary was born in Harrisburg, IL on Octobe...
10/24/2025

Mary L. Roberson, 88, of Eldorado, passed away on October 23, 2025 in Eldorado.

Mary was born in Harrisburg, IL on October 8, 1937 to the late J. Paul and Florence (Sunday) Roberson. She worked at Montgomery Ward store and the Harrisburg Library.

She is survived by her cousin and car...

Rita A. Gilliam, 91, of Eldorado passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 in Evansville, IN.Rita was born in Wyandotte, M...
10/18/2025

Rita A. Gilliam, 91, of Eldorado passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 in Evansville, IN.

Rita was born in Wyandotte, MI on September 21, 1934 to the late Charles and Julia (Dabija) Gibniewski. She worked at the Department of Rehabilation.

On May 4, 1957 she married Neal Gilliam an...

Judith Ann Watkins, 76, of Eldorado, passed away on September 21, 2025 in Carbondale, IL.She was born on June 11, 1949 t...
09/22/2025

Judith Ann Watkins, 76, of Eldorado, passed away on September 21, 2025 in Carbondale, IL.

She was born on June 11, 1949 to the late Elmer and Vivian (Phillips) Newton. She was a member of the Cedar Bluff Social Brothern Church.

She married Esco Watkins and he preceded her in death on...

Beth Ann Watson, 55, of Eldorado, passed away on September 6, 2025 in Eldorado.She was born on November 30, 1969 to the ...
09/22/2025

Beth Ann Watson, 55, of Eldorado, passed away on September 6, 2025 in Eldorado.

She was born on November 30, 1969 to the late Charles and Mary (Murphy) Watson.

Beth is survived by her fiance, Robert Feare of Eldorado, her faithful companions, five dogs, special friends, Angie Gollihu...

Daryl Hopkins, 68, of Eldorado, passed away on September 12, 2025 in the Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare .Daryl was born i...
09/12/2025

Daryl Hopkins, 68, of Eldorado, passed away on September 12, 2025 in the Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare .

Daryl was born in Harrisburg, IL on May 31, 1957 to the late H.T. (Tom) Jr. and Betty Jane (Thompson) Hopkins. Daryl worked as a construction laborer for 46 years working out of the Labor...

Gary S. “Red” Ralston, 82, of Eldorado, passed away on, Sunday, September 7, 2025 in the Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare i...
09/08/2025

Gary S. “Red” Ralston, 82, of Eldorado, passed away on, Sunday, September 7, 2025 in the Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare in Eldorado.

Gary was born in Grayville, IL on February 18, 1943 to the late Harry and Bessie (Barton) Ralston. He was a graduate of Eldorado High School class of 1961 and w...

David Ray Johnson, 75, of Eldorado, passed away in Eldorado, on August 26, 2025.David was born in Eldorado on May 16, 19...
08/27/2025

David Ray Johnson, 75, of Eldorado, passed away in Eldorado, on August 26, 2025.

David was born in Eldorado on May 16, 1950 to the late Joe Arthur and Jo Ann (Johnson) Johnson. David was a member of Star General Baptist Church, he worked at Sahara Coal Mine #21, he owned Johnson Towing, John...

Phyllis Jean Mayberry, 83, of Broughton, passed away on, August 25, 2025 in Marion, IL.She was born on November 26, 1941...
08/26/2025

Phyllis Jean Mayberry, 83, of Broughton, passed away on, August 25, 2025 in Marion, IL.

She was born on November 26, 1941 to the late Roy and Pauline (Allen) Hayter. She attended Broughton Baptist Church.

On November 27, 1959 she married Vernon Ray Mayberry and he preceded her in dea...

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