Tallula, IL

Dennis Wilfred Drone, 89, of Tallula, passed away at 5:59 am, Monday, October 12, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1937, in Ridgeway, IL the son of Cecil William and Zerita Elizabeth (Pfister) Drone. He married Delorse Cecelia Smith on December 27, 1958, and she preceded him in death on December 11, 2019. Also preceding […] The post Dennis W. Drone first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Tallula trick or treating is from 5 to 8 p.m. on October 31. Please only go to houses with the porch light on. In addition, treats will be offered at the firehouse. ________ The post Tallula Trick or Treat Set for October 31 first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Thomas Joe Smith, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Tallula and Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 11, 1938, to Laude and Gertrude (Miller) Smith. Tom married Patricia Campbell on September 3, 1960, and they had 66 wonderful years together. Patricia survives along with their children, Jeff (Tammy) Smith […] The post Thomas J. Smith first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.