Sloan Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Galatia and Creal Springs, IL areas
Dolores Mae Smith
Jul 23, 2023
Dolores Mae Smith, 84 of St. Peters, Mo passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Garden View Nursing Care Facility in O' Fallon. Dolores was born on June 21,1939 in St. Louis, Mo to the late Edward and Mae (Davis) Johnson. Dolores married Lee (Tunie) Roy Smith in 1955. She was a member of Ferguson Baptist Church for over...
Terry Lynn Blackburn Kielhorn
Jun 22, 2023
Terry Lynn Blackburn Kielhorn 67, of Galatia passed away June 22,2023, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Terry was born October 8,1955 in Eldorado, Illinois to the late David Blackburn and Grace (Brown) Blackburn. Terry married Bob Kielhorn on January 3, 2007,Terry was President of Only Believe Ministries that was founded in 2006. Terry was an ordained minister through International Gospel...
James Arthur Williams
Jun 11, 2023
James Arthur Williams, 53 of Goreville, Illinois passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at his residence.
James has lived in Southern Illinois for over 30 years.
James was born on August 18, 1969 to the late Robert and Loretta (Wilcox) Williams in Rockford, Illinois.
James is survived by one brother, Trace (Sherrri) Williams, a niece, Taylor (Dallas) Lammers, nephew,...
Oral Dale Smiley
Jun 3, 2023
Oral Dale Smiley, age 88, of Thompsonville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Dale was born May 20, 1935 in Thompsonville, Illinois, a son of Oral Dick Smiley and Nellie Smith Smiley. He married Eileen O’Neal Smiley, in 1957 in Harrisburg, IL. She preceded him in death in June of...
Beulah Mae Huson
May 23, 2023
Beulah Mae (Upton) Huson of Joliet, IL passed away May 23, 2023 at the age of 100. Beulah, “Bea” to her friends and “Boo” to her family, was born November 21, 1922,1922 in Galatia to the late “Ottes” and Pearl (Rabourn) Upton. Boo married the late Frank E. Huson of Palmyra on April 26, 1942 in Tampa, FL. Along...
Sheryl Ann Peyton
May 13, 2023
Sheryl Ann Peyton, 62, of Galatia, ended her earthside journey on May 13, 2023, at home with her loving husband. Sherry was born on May 31, 1960, in Gary, IN. She attended River Forest High School until her sophomore year. In 1976 her family relocated to Galatia where she met her one true love, Kevin Peyton. On May 22,...
Louise Mitchell
May 12, 2023
Louise Mitchell, 84, entered her heavenly home of rest in peace on May 12, 2023. She was a
resident of Diversicare in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Her husband would share that she was from the state of Vermont, he was from the state of
Illinois, and he was only 21 days older. They met in Florida, married in New York,...
Richard Allen Wall
May 9, 2023
Richard Allen Wall 71, of Marion passed away May 9, 2023 at Herrin Hospital. Richard was born to the late Leon and Beverly (Baker) Wall. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Dunaway. Richard is survived by his brother, John (Christie) Wall and an uncle, Jim (Barbara) Baker. Richard was of Baptist faith....
Justin Andrew Vlasak
Apr 22, 2023
Justin Andrew Vlasak 40 of Marion passed away April 22, 2023, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Justin was born on December 16,1982 in Marion, Illinois to the late Paul Wyant Jr. and Ginger Wyant (Marks).
Justin loved his family and was a wonderful son, father, brother, grandson, uncle and so much more.
He worked in construction as a...
Carolyn Sue Mallady
Apr 5, 2023
Carolyn Sue Mallady 80, of Harrisburg passed away April 5, 2023, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Carolyn was born on August 18,1942 in Saline County to the late Curran and Marion Tullip (Taylor) Jackson. Carolyn married Dean Mallady on October 10, 1959.
Carolyn is of Baptist faith and attended North America Baptist Church. She was involved with...
David Michael Hayes "Dave"
Mar 26, 2023
David Michael Hayes “Dave” (65) left our world to be with Jesus in heaven on March 26, 2023. Dave fought a battle with ALS Lou Gehrig’s Disease and was surrounded by his family in his home. Dave is preceded in death by his parents John Edger and Donna Mae Hayes. He is survived by his five daughters: Lynda Kaye...
John Charles "Cartoon" Carlton
Mar 17, 2023
John Charles “Cartoon” Carlton, age 79, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Amita St. Joseph Hospital, losing a three-year battle with multiple health issues. A Rockdale resident for more than four decades, he served for several years on the Volunteer Fire Department. He retired from Caterpillar (Joliet) in 1997 after 33 years and ten months of service.
He was...
Lindell Ray Wells
Mar 13, 2023
Lindell Ray Wells, 58, of Galatia, IL was born on March 28, 1964, in Harrisburg, IL to John W. and Wilma M. Wells. He passed away on March 13, 2023, peacefully at home.
Lindell was a devoted son, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his mother Wilma Wells of Galatia, sister Johnna (Renie) Wells of Collinsville, brothers,...
Ivagene Stephenson
Mar 12, 2023
Ivagene Stephenson 95, of Galatia passed away March 12, 2023, at Saline Care Center in Harrisburg. Ivagene was born on May 17,1927 in Saline County to the late George and Amy (Hall) Bradley. She went on to marry Carl (Red) Stephenson who preceded her in death in 2008. Ivagene really enjoyed cooking for her family and prior to her...
Mary Nell Fletcher Glass
Feb 25, 2023
Mary Nell Fletcher Glass 92 of Harrisburg formally of Galatia passed away Saturday February 25, 2023 at Saline Care Center in Harrisburg. Mary was born on September 26, 1930 in Harrisburg to the late James W. & Rachel L. (McCue) Allen. Mary first married Gussie (Gus) Fletcher and he passed in May 1991. Later she married Dorman E. Glass...
Jeffrey Scott Thomas
Feb 24, 2023
Jeffery Scott Thomas, age 60, passed away at his residence February 24, 2023. Jeff was born September 30,1962 in Eldorado, Illinois to the late Jackie Dale Thomas and Patricia (Hicks) Thomas. Jeff was raised by his Stepfather Jim Ledbetter and his Mother Patricia (Hicks) Ledbetter from age 2 years old. Jeff graduated from Harrisburg High School and continued his education...
Wilma Lee (Williams) Wilson
Feb 21, 2023
Wilma Lee (Williams) Wilson, 93, of Galatia passed away Feb. 21, 2023, at the Anchor Senior Living Facility in Marion.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday February 24, 2023, at the Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia with the Rev. Ivan Ryan officiating. Burial will be held in the Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation will be before the service from...
Justin Bree "Hotrod" Heflin
Feb 1, 2023
Justin Bree (Hotrod) Heflin, 40, originally from Galatia IL, passed away Tuesday, February 1st at 9:44pm at Trident Hospital in Charleston South Carolina. Justin was born on July 13th of 1982 to Robert Earl Heflin, and the late Linda Lou Heflin both of Galatia, Illinois. Justin loved spending time in the gym, lifting weights etc., he also enjoyed camping, fishing,...
Richard Dale Haase
Jan 18, 2023
Richard Dale Haase, 68 formerly of Creal Springs, Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, around 8:00am in Eckhart, Indiana. Richard was born on January 6,1955 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Larry and Anna (Marcotte) Haase. He married the love of his life, Dianna Hennesy on December 23, 1974, and she preceded him in death on May...
Joy L. Cook
Jan 11, 2023
Joy L. Cook 89 of Harrisburg formally of Galatia passed away Wednesday January 11, 2023 at the Shawnee Rose Care Center Harrisburg Illinois. She was born on August 22, 1936 in Saline Co. Illinois to the late Sylvester & Vesta (Cook) Gaither. Joy married Bob Cook on June 11, 1950 in Piggott Arkansas and he preceded in December 2006. She...
