Sloan Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Galatia and Creal Springs, IL areas
Samuel Ferrell Pemberton
Jan 16, 2024
Samuel Ferrell Pemberton,72, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 16, 2024, in Franklin Tennessee. Sam was born on October 13, 1951, at his namesake, Ferrell hospital in Eldorado, IL to the late John A. Pemberton and Hallie (Garner) Pemberton.
He had his upbringing in Galatia, IL. He married Sandy (Pittman) Pemberton on June 9,...
Wanda Lenora Spicer
Jan 13, 2024
Wanda Lenora Spicer, 93 of Galatia, IL passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Brookstone Estates in Harrisburg with her family by her side. Wanda was born on February 21, 1930, in Saline County to the late Hobart and Nora (Shepard) Smith.
Wanda lived in Galatia most of her life and was a member of Galatia First Baptist Church...
James Ivan Johnson Jr.
Jan 11, 2024
James Ivan Johnson Jr, 76, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. James was born on September 18, 1947, in Melrose Park, IL to James and Harriet (Biggs) Johnson. James grew up in the Thompsonville area but lived in Mt. Vernon since the 1980s. James married LeAnn...
Iva Lavern Guye
Jan 11, 2024
Iva Guye, 102, reached her life's dream when on January 11, 2024, she closed her eyes on this Earth to open them next to her husband (Fletcher Guye) in paradise, along with her Savior, Jesus Christ. For many years she has spent her time teaching Sunday school classes along with Bible School with the young children of her church. Later,...
Harold Gene Bradley, Sr.
Jan 10, 2024
Harold Gene Bradley, Sr., 91 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 10, 2024, in Ellenton, Florida. Harold was born on September 17, 1932 near Raleigh, IL. He was the eighth son of Ernest William and Mallie Mae (Karnes) Bradley.
Harold was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He graduated from Galatia High School in...
Robert "Bob" Leon Kielhorn
Dec 27, 2023
Robert “Bob” Leon Kielhorn, 82, of Galatia, passed from this world to his heavenly home December 27, 2023. His last days were spent at the Linda E. White Hospice House in the presence of his children and family.Bob was born April 6, 1941, in Harrisburg, Illinois. Bob married his late wife, Terry Kielhorn, on January 3, 2007, who passed from...
Troy William Daly
Dec 22, 2023
Troy William Daly. Born 11/29/95. Beloved grandson, son, brother, cousin, and nephew. Troy was loved by so many. Everyone that knew Troy was touched by his love, his vibrance, his enjoyment of life itself. Troy had a huge circle of family and friends that loved him dearly. He had a smile that could melt your heart. He loved adventure and...
Joan M Robinson
Dec 21, 2023
Joan M. Robinson 70 of Creal Springs passed away Thursday December 21, 2023 at 10:50 P.M. at the Herrin Hospital. She was born on September 2, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Charles & Margaret Reid. Joan married Guy G. Robinson on January 5, 1972 in Woodstock, Illinois and she preceded him in death on January 4, 2013. She...
Gail Yvonne Harris
Dec 15, 2023
Gail Yvonne Harris, 86 of Eldorado was taken home by the Lord on Friday December 15th, 2023. Gail was born on June 5th, 1937 at home in Eldorado, the daughter of Elmer and Bessie Irvin. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who always put the needs of her family first. Gail was a life long member of...
Devin Chase Stanley
Dec 11, 2023
Devin Chase Stanley, 32 of Galatia, IL passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, in Thompsonville. Chase was born on February 6, 1991, in Carbondale, IL to Nikki Stanley.
Chase has lived in the area his whole life. He was baptized at the age 5 by Roger Marvel. Chase really enjoyed cooking. He loved hanging out in the garage...
Carl Dean Mallady
Dec 4, 2023
Carl Dean Mallady, 89 of Harrisburg, IL passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Dean was born on April 5, 1934, in Harco to the late William "Otto" and Ola (Hankins) Mallady.
Dean married Carolyn (Jackson) Mallady on October 10, 1959, and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2023. Dean served from...
Alma Jean Harris
Nov 15, 2023
Alma Jean Harris, 93 of Galatia, IL passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her residence. Alma was born on December 1, 1929, in Eldorado, IL.
Alma married Sam Harris in 1948 and he preceded her in death on December 11, 2010. Alma was of Catholic faith and attended St Mary Catholic Church in Eldorado until she was unable...
Catherine Ann Winters
Oct 22, 2023
Catherine Ann Winters, 74 of Galatia, IL passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare. Catherine was born on July 9, 1949, in Gary, Indiana.
Catherine married John Winters on August 5, 1972. John went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2022. Catherine missed John very much after his passing. John and Cathy...
Gaila Dawn Frailey
Oct 15, 2023
Gaila Dawn Frailey, 61 of Thompsonville, IL passed away Sunday, October 15,2023. Gaila was born on September 9,1962, in Peoria, IL to the late James Jr. and Ruth (Beames) Rumsey.
Gaila married Roger Frailey on September 9, 1992. He preceded her in death on August 30,2022. Gaila loved her 5 beautiful granddaughters and enjoyed spending time with them. Gaila...
Jackie Dale Bishop
Oct 7, 2023
Jackie Dale Bishop,91 of Creal Springs, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 7:50 am on October 7,2023 at his home.
He was born on June 17, 1932, in Johnston City, IL to Olen Sr. and Florence Myrtle (Brown) Bishop.
Jack married Betty Jean Blackwell on July 3, 1960. Together they had five children. They were happily...
Barbara Jean Elimon
Oct 2, 2023
Barbara Jean Elimon went to be with her Lord on October 2, 2023 at age 92. She was born May 13,1931 in Oaktown, IN, to Bertha and Kenton Sonner. She was the oldest of two brothers and five sisters. Jean grew up in Indiana and graduated from Horace Mann High School, Gary, IN, in 1949. That same year she...
Ina Mae Harris
Sep 17, 2023
Ina Mae (Hall) Harris 88 of Harrisburg, formerly of Galatia passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 2:40 am at the Eldorado Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eldorado, Illinois. Ina was born to Raymond Hall and Ida (Williams) Hall-Summers on August 24,1935 in Saline County, Illinois. She married Charles Dallas Harris on March 27, 1953, at West End, Illinois, he...
Doris Jean McAdams
Aug 24, 2023
Doris Jean McAdams, 74 of Carrier Mills, formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 24,2023, at Helia Healthcare in Benton. Doris was born on June 17, 1949, in Granite City, IL to the late Junior Jacobs and Fern (Carpenter) Triplett.
Doris had many things she loved to do and painting was one of them. Doris also enjoyed learning...
Doug Wade Rakas
Aug 15, 2023
Doug Wade Rakas, 70 of Harrisburg, IL formerly of St. Petersburg, FL went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at his residence. Doug was born on November 16, 1952, in Harrisburg to the late Edgar Wade Crosslin and Opal Hill. Doug married Vicki (Harris) Rakas on November 23, 1983. Doug attended the Village Church in Galatia....
Jerry Jasper Tennant
Aug 3, 2023
Jerry Jasper Tennant, 79 of Ina, IL passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt.Vernon. Jerry was born on August 3, 1944, in Pennsylvania to the late Mary Tennant.Jerry married Debra (Boyd) Tennant on March 14,1992. Jerry was a very giving man and loved his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, pappaw, great...
