Mary Ann (McClain) Carroll, 86, of Wenonah, Illinois passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Copper Creek in Litchfield.  She was born on August 14, 1939 in Harviell, MO to D.E. and Mary Ellen (Shelton) McClain. She had lived in Nokomis since 1945, moving to Wenonah in 1971.  Mary Ann married Murrell “Leroy” Carroll on December 11, 1960 and lived in Nokomis and Wenonah until his passing on May 27, 2015.   Mary Ann had worked at ...

Carole C. Stauder, 89 of Nokomis passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 7:03 a.m. at Pana Health and Rehab Center in Pana. She was born on June 30, 1936, in Nokomis, IL, the daughter of Louie “Red” and Blanche (Sanders) Cearlock. She married Donald E. Stauder on August 18, 1956, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Nokomis, IL and he preceded her in death on August 4, 2015. Carole was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and CCW. She loved to watch her children and ...

Paul Clarence Marley, 88, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his residence at Hickory Estates in Pana, Illinois. He is survived by his children, Paul (Marla) C. Marley, Jr. of Oconee, Inez (Darrin) Vits of Dixon, and Rita (David) Harper of Rochester, nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great, great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy (Brooks) Marley, his parents, Bernard and Lucia (Gleich) Marley, and his nine siblings, Josephine Cronin, ...

Ramona Jean Corbin “Puddin”, age 88, of Springfield, formerly of Nokomis, Illinois, passed away at 6:53 a.m. on February 4, 2026, at her home with her loved ones by her side in Lincoln, Illinois. Ramona was born on August 11, 1937, in Witt, Illinois, the daughter of William “Bill” Dennison Rufus and Imogene Eileen (Hutchins) Rufus. She was united in marriage to Harry Corbin in March of 1957 in Witt, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 2006. Ramona was employed ...

Donna Sue Clayton, age 89, of Nokomis, Illinois, passed away on February 3, 2026, at Prairie Rose Health Care Center in Pana, Illinois. Donna was born on October 14, 1936, in Hillsboro, Illinois, the daughter of Chester Pocock and Pearl (Pray) Pocock. She was married to Carl Clayton, who preceded her in death on December 4, 2002. Donna was a homemaker throughout her life. Private graveside services will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Nokomis Cemetery in Nokomis, ...

Elizabeth Marie “Betty” Pavolka, age 85, of Nokomis, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois with her family by her side. Betty was born on March 10, 1940, in Coalton, Illinois, the daughter of Tony Brandalise and Mary (Zueck) Brandalise. She spent her life in central Illinois, with her family. On June 13, 1964, Betty married Michael Pavolka Jr. at St. Louis Catholic Church in Nokomis. They shared many years ...

Marilyn Kay Summerlott, age 71, passed away at her residence on January 28, 2026. She was born on January 9, 1955, to Eldin Eugene Rhodes and Mary Ann Porter. Marilyn married Tom Summerlott on October 23, 2021, and together they shared a life filled with love, family, and friendship. She is survived by her loving sons, Todd Emery Durbin of Nokomis and Jesse Eugene Tucker of Nokomis. Marilyn was a devoted grandmother to Nicole (Michael) Beaty and Mitchell (Cortney) Durbin, both of Nokomis, ...

Robert K. Carroll, 90, of Nokomis, IL, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Hickory Estates Memory Care in Pana, IL. He was born in Nokomis on November 11, 1935, the son of Davey and Hilda (Giess) Carroll. He married Nellie Oke in Newfoundland, Canada on June 11, 1955, and they spent many beautiful years together before she preceded him in death in 2013. Robert proudly and selflessly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, an experience that shaped him throughout ...

Helen Louise Poteet, 97, of Nokomis, passed away surrounded by her family on January 26, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Florida. Helen was born on December 22, 1928, in Coalton, Illinois, to Marko and Emma (Dwarsack) Adams. For most of Helen’s life, she was a homemaker, but later worked as a cafeteria cook for Nokomis High School. Helen married Dewey Poteet Jr., and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2009. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. She was an avid ...

Lois Ann Schwarm, 92 Lois Ann Schwarm, 92, formerly of Ohlman, passed away at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center at 5:41 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026. Visitation will be held at St. Louis Catholic Church in Nokomis on Saturday, January 31, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m., with Father Dan Willenborg officiating. Burial will take place at Ohlman Cemetery. Mrs. Schwarm was born on December 17, 1933, in Fillmore, the ...