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TODAYS CHAPEL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 5, 2026
Here's today's Chapel Report on B97.5, brought to you by Niebur Funeral Home — Neighbors Serving Neighbors in Pike County for Over 50 Years, with locations in Pittsfield and Barry — and is also brought to you thanks to the gracious support of David and Charlotte Hamilton. Patricia “Patty” Ann Peterson, 62, of Pittsfield, passed away September 26. Survivors include her father, Larry Howard; sons James Durlin and Daniel Durlin; three grandchildren; brother Bob Howard; and siste
Mike Batchelor
Oct 42 min read


TODAYS CHAPEL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 1, 2026
Mary Edith Harrison Foiles, 90, of Louisiana, Missouri, passed away September 22. Visitation is Friday, October 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by burial at Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana. Patricia “Patty” Ann Peterson, 62, of Pittsfield, is survived by her father, Larry Howard of Pittsfield; sons James Durlin of Barry and Daniel Durlin of Pittsfield; three g
Mike Batchelor
Oct 12 min read


CHAPEL REPORT — SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Today's Chapel Report includes Mary Edith Harrison Foiles, Brian E. Phillips, Patricia “Patty” Ann Peterson, Roy G. Rockwell, and Brent Franklin Teasley.
Mike Batchelor
Sep 302 min read


CHAPEL REPORT — SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
The Chapel Report is brought to you by Niebur Funeral Home, neighbors serving neighbors in Pike County for over 50 years, with locations in Pittsfield and Barry, and through the gracious support of David and Charlotte Hamilton. Robert “Bob” Gresham, 58, of Pittsfield, Illinois, passed away September 23. He is survived by his wife, Sara; sons Jacob and Hayden; daughter Sophie; his mother, Connie; and his brother, Jim. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 30, from 4 to
Mike Batchelor
Sep 292 min read


TODAYS CHAPEL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
Mary Edith Harrison Foiles, age 90, of Louisiana, Missouri. She is survived by her sons, Roy Harrison of Vandalia, Lester Harrison of Louisiana, and David Harrison of California; daughters, Angela Reddick of Hannibal, Lydia Weissenfluh of Wood River, and Kathy Tepen of Louisiana; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Funeral services will be Satu
Mike Batchelor
Sep 271 min read


Mike Batchelor
Mar 20 min read


CHAPEL REPORT OBITUARIES 2/26/26
Earl Hayden , 97, of Pittsfield passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. He was born October 8, 1928, in Pittsfield to Lloyd Allen and Vera Fawn Landess Hayden. He married Helen Josephine Barton on August 31, 1957, and she preceded him in death in 2001. Earl was a United States Air Force veteran, serving from 1950 to 1954 alongside his twin brother, Gerald. He later worked as a letter carrier with the Pittsfield Post Office for 31 years before
Mike Batchelor
Feb 261 min read


Chapel Report Obituaries 2/17/26
Roberta Lynn Ballinger, 75, of New Salem, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born July 5, 1950, and was raised in New Salem. Roberta graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1968 and later married David Ballinger on September 2, 1977. Together, they raised five children. Roberta spent much of her working life serving the community, managing P. N. Hirsch and Dollar General before working for 25 years preparing taxes at H&R Block. Many of her clients became longtime
Mike Batchelor
Feb 171 min read


Chapel Report February 10, 2026
Alvin “Basil” Barnd, 87, of Roodhouse, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at White Hall Nursing and Rehab. He was born October 8, 1939, in Drake, Illinois, the son of Alvin F. and Theresa Reese Barnd. He married Helen L. Mercer on June 25, 1960, in Granite City. He is survived by his wife, Helen Barnd of Roodhouse; two children, Gerald Barnd of Pekin and Greta Pridemore of Quincy; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
Mike Batchelor
Feb 103 min read
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