Virginia J. Wanless, 87, died Sept. 4, 2016 in Monroe. A burial service was held at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, Illinois, for family and close friends. Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ernie Lederman, 86, Brodhead, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. Arrangements are pending with the D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead.