Alyssa Gabrielle Ortlieb, 28, was born Dec. 30,1996 to Reverend David Ortlieb and Kerri Ortlieb in Springfield. She passed from this life on Sept. 3, 2025.
Eugene Edward Daugherity, 61, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at his home in Aurora. He was born in Bakersfield, Calif. on May 11, 1964; son of Junior Lee and Patricia Kay (Dotson) Daugherity. He has one daughter, Ashley Nichole Daugherity and one grandson, Benicio Eleazar Nolasco.
John Allen Goddard, 88, passed on Sept. 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with ALS.
He is survived by his wife, LaVon Goddard; his daughter, Tarese Loveland; and his adopted son, Christopher Goddard.
Richard (Dick) Hugh Stroud, 83, lived in Aurora. He was born Dec. 3, 1941. He passed away on Aug. 30, 2025, comfortably in his home surrounded by family.
Wilma Colleen Enochs, 73, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at her home. She was born Aug. 20, 1952, in Stotts City, the daughter of Edgar Clinton and Dorothy Marie (Pope) Huff.
Esther Adeline (Miss Addie) Berner, 84, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the Lawrence County Manor, in Mt. Vernon. She was born Aug. 16, 1941, in Firebaugh, Calif., the daughter of Jessie James and Ruth Marie (Thomason) Downum.
Susan K. Essary, 66, of Greenfield, passed away on Sept. 2, 2025. She was born June 15, 1959, in Springfield, to Elizabeth Pearson. Susan married Bill Essary, who preceded her in death.
