Obituaries

Alcinda J. Craft

June 28th, 1942 – October 11th, 2025

Alcinda Jane Craft, 83, of Vermont, died at noon in her home on Saturday October 11, 2025 surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 28, 1942 in Macomb, IL to Jim and Ann Richmond. She married George Craft on August 10, 1963 in Encino, CA. He survives along with three daughters; Deirdre, Adrea, and Paige, three sons-in-law; David Andreas, Larry Ayers, and David Gentry, four grandchildren; Callie Andreas, Malachi Ayers, Micah Ayers, and George Gentry, one sister; Damaris & Art Mortvedt, two brothers; Phil & Jackie Richmond, and Curt & Georgia Richmond, one sister in law Judy Wood.

She grew up in Table Grove attending VIT schools graduating in 1960. She graduated from Cottey College in 1962, and WIU in 1964 with a B.S. in Education. She taught school in Vermont for four years, then stayed home with her young girls and helped George farm. She returned to school for R.N. training, then worked as a Hospice nurse until she retired in 2005.

She was a 63-year member of PEO Chapter C. She was active in church playing the piano & organ, and singing in the choir. For 30 years she supported Alzheimer’s Association by raising money and attending the annual Alzheimer’s Walks. She was an artist, believed in education and shared her love of books. She was an avid gardener tending her asparagus patch and her flower beds. Her grandchildren brought her great joy and she loved being their Aanaa.

We wish to thank her caregivers who helped us over the past 2 1/2 years to keep her at home:Joyce Norville, Micah Ayers, and Callie Andreas.

Cremation rights have been accorded. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM with a service to follow at 4:30 PM at the Ipava Presbyterian Church.

Memorials may be to Alzheimer’s Association, and Ipava Presbyterian Church.

Condolences

October 13th, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to her family, her daughters, her grandchildren, and her husband you will be in my prayers and thoughts. May she rest in peace! My love to all aunt Sherry.

October 13th, 2025

My condolences to you all. Sending prayers for comfort and peace during this time of grief. Love to all. Kathy (Ellison) Watson.

October 14th, 2025

Sending prayers for the Lord to wrap His loving arms around each of you and comfort you. May He fill you with His precious peace.

October 14th, 2025

George sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

October 14th, 2025

George sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Joe Hughes

October 14th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Marsha McCormick

October 14th, 2025

Sorry for your loss. David and Peggy Naff

October 14th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time in life.
Wayne Demott

October 14th, 2025

So sorry to hear Alcinda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Meredith and Lucille

October 14th, 2025

Praying for you George and family
Todd Carithers

October 14th, 2025

Sorry to hear of Alcinda's death. She was a wonderful P.E.O. sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Chapter AL (Rushville)

October 14th, 2025

To the family and friends of Alcinda, May you feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

October 15th, 2025

So sorry for you loss. Heather Worthington- Asher

October 15th, 2025

Alcinda was such a classy lady. Sending all my love to her family… I am so sorry for your loss. Jen Ostnes

October 15th, 2025

So very very sorry. We have many lovely memories of Alcinda. She was a warm wonderful lady.

October 15th, 2025

Bobbie & Ray

October 15th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Alcinda was Mike's mother's hospice nurse. She was so caring and helpful during our difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mike and Linda Blemler

October 15th, 2025

My deepest sympathy to all Alcinda's families. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Linda Bean Windsor

October 16th, 2025

So sorry to hear of Alcinda's passing. She taught CNA classes and was so glad she was my teacher. She was a wonderful person. Thoughts and prayers for her family.

October 16th, 2025

George and family- I am so sorry for your loss. We ad some great times going to Graham together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Barb Adcock

October 18th, 2025

I will be forever grateful to Alcinda for her many years of service as an extremely dedicated hospice volunteer at MDH. She was always willing to do what many others would not or could not. Her love for her family was obvious by how often she spoke about them. She will be very missed!

October 18th, 2025

My condolences and prayers go out to all of Alcinda's family. I was so blessed to know her these past four years, and am happy that she is at peace now. May our Lord's comfort and blessings be upon her entire family!
Pastor Charles