McGriff Funeral Homes

02/20/2026

Finding the right funeral home is an important step when planning ahead for funeral wishes. This article shares 10 characteristics you should look for when deciding which funeral home to partner with for your funeral planning needs.

Interested in end-of-life planning? Take a look at these 10 characteristics to look for when choosing a funeral home to meet your needs.

02/16/2026

Happy Presidents' Day! Did you know that when Presidents' Day was first observed in 1879, it only applied to the District of Columbia? It wasn't until 1885 that it became a national holiday.

02/14/2026

As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let's remember that love isn't limited. Share the spirit of Valentine's Day with your children, your spouse, your friends, and your family.

02/13/2026

Are you grieving the loss of a spouse this Valentine's Day? If you are, please find comfort in this article that validates the strong emotions you're feeling and offers support on the grief journey ahead.

Losing your soulmate is heartbreaking and lifechanging. As a grieving spouse, read these 10 mourning rights and grieve the way you need to.

02/11/2026

Have you told your story? As you take time to show love to those you care about this Valentine’s Day, we encourage you to also share your story. Bring out those little-known facts, dust off the tall tales and enjoy creating a legacy.

02/09/2026

Virginia Maraya Schrokosch

Virginia Maraya Schrokosch, age 83, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 8:40 pm, Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Flora, Illinois. Virginia was born on August 10, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to Frances (Caruso) Kinka and Nicolo Kinka. In 1973, she moved herself and 4 children to Escondido, California where she lived for 41 years until she moved to Flora, Illinois in August of 2014. She was a professional numerologist for over 30 years. Maraya suffered a stroke in 2019...

View Virginia Maraya Schrokosch's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/09/2026

02/07/2026

Leona M. Snell-Laughton

Leona M. Snell-Laughton , age 101, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:28 am, Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Born on December 19, 1924, in Ingraham, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence Clem and Myron (McColum) Colborn. She attended school in Bible Grove, where she and her siblings would walk from the Old Bible Grove Road across fields and streams, a daily journey filled with companionship and shared laughter. This...

View Leona M. Snell-Laughton's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/06/2026

After losing a loved one, acts of remembrance are essential to the healing process. One way you can honor and remember a lost loved one is by celebrating their birthday every year. But what does that look like? Read this article to learn more!

Acts of remembrance are essential to the healing process. Read this article for 10 ways to celebrate a lost loved one on their birthday.

02/02/2026

With it being Groundhog Day, it seems like a good idea to learn more about groundhogs. Did you know that they are vegetarians, native to North America, create impressive underground burrows with multiple "rooms," and can sometimes hibernate up to six months? As long as Punxsutawney Phil predicts a short winter, we'll all be happy!

02/01/2026

Preplanning now saves time, saves money, plus simplifies future responsibilities for your family. Call McGriff Funeral Homes, (618) 665-3100, and preplan with Owner and Funeral Director Tyler McGriff.

01/30/2026

When a loved one passes away, you'll have to consider what to do with their house and possessions. If hosting an estate sale on your own sounds complicated, consider hiring a company to do it. Check out these 8 tips for hiring a professional estate sale company!

If you're considering hiring an estate sale company, look at these 8 tips for hiring a professional and trustworthy company.