Brian Halfacre, 56, of Fairfield, died at 8:20pm on Monday, August 8, 2022, at the Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Flora, IL. Brian was born on July 26, 1966, in Joliet, IL, to Clinton and Lillian (Wilson) Halfacre. Brian had worked in the oil industry since he was 18 years old. Prior to suffering a stroke, he had been a pumper for McCulley Oil Field Services. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Brian loved playing golf, being outdoors, and hunting mushrooms and asparagus. He was an avid NFL fan and loved getting together with his friends to watch football. Survivors include two daughters Vanessa Halfacre of Australia, and Toyzann Halfacre of Tennessee, three grandchildren, two brothers Jim (Ladonna) Halfacre of Mt. Vernon, IN, and Paul Halfacre of Renton, WA, a sister Debbie Halfacre of Fairfield, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents Opal and Howard Witter. A visitation will be held from 5pm-7pm
Paula Rae Schryer, age 70, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday morning, May 13, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born on April 19, 1952, in Chicago, the daughter of Howard Jensen and Elizabeth Thompson. Paula re-united with her teenage love Charles Frederick Schryer III, and they were married on February 25, 1984, in Spokane, Washington. Together they shared 34 wedding anniversaries until his passing on January 8, 2019. Paula was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She spent most of her free time loving and caring for her grandchildren and "adopted" grandchildren who were her pride and joy. When not being "Grammy" she spent her time working in retail where she was always filled with an abundance of energy and always wore a smile. Paula was of the Christian faith and will be remembered for her kind and loving charm that made everyone feel comfortable in her presence. She loved her
Lela Irene Colclasure, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday night, April 25, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Lela was born June 24, 1934, in Flora, the daughter of Scott and Blanche (Richardson) White. She was united in marriage to Delbert Andrew Colclasure on April 16, 1954, in Flora, and together they shared 35 wedding anniversaries until his death on December 8, 1989. Delbert was a member of the Laborers Union for 40 years. The couple became parents of two children, Joni Lynne born in 1956, and Jeffrey Del born in 1958. Lela attended Florena One Room School and Flora Township High School, graduating in the class of 1952. She later attended several college classes through Olney Central College. Lela worked as a bookkeeper at the International Shoe Factory for 2 years before pausing to have their two children. She later continued her career with the Flora News Record. She transferred to the Salem Times-Commoner in 1973. She was Assistant Editor, Photo
Imogene Marie Wyman, age 89, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away early Friday morning, February 25, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born April 23, 1932, in Xenia, the daughter of Everett and Helen (Akes) Carrell. Imogene was an avid gardener, spending countless hours canning and making the food that her family would eat throughout the winter. She was especially fond of making and eating canned sweet pickles. She was a member of the Xenia United Methodist Church where she belonged to the ladies sewing group. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, having always made all of her children's clothing and numerous quilts that she had gifted over the years. She enjoyed working puzzles, cross word puzzles, and word searches. Imogene enjoyed going to Community events and listening to music, playing her Baldwin organ, and playing card and board games with her grandkids. She was always the go-to babysitter and cherished memories made while spending time with her kids and
Donna Kay Rawls Tuttle, who loved to be called "Grammy" by her grandchildren, departed her loving family and reunited with her parents on December 16, 2021. Donna was born on August 16, 1939, in Fairfield, Illinois to Mary and Homer E. "Andy" Rawls. She graduated from Fairfield High School as a cheerleader for the mighty Mules and attended Butler University in Indianapolis. She moved to Austin, Texas, in 1986 and fell in love with the state. In fact, she was named an "Honorary Texan" by then Governor Ann Richards. She eventually moved back to her hometown of Fairfield to reunite with her nearby family and lifelong friends. Donna, known her entire life as "Donna Kay" by her close friends and family, was a creative, talented, beautiful lady. She was a fine painter, seamstress, quilter, and quilt teacher. Donna made many of her children's clothes. She loved to garden, always had the most beautiful flowers on the block, and worked at Black'