Funeral Homes in Vandalia, IL

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: (john w. heavey), (june squibb), and (h. joel deckard).

Vandalia is a city in Fayette County, Illinois, United States, 69 miles (111 km) northeast of St. Louis, on the Kaskaskia River. From 1819 to 1839 it served as the state capital of Illinois. Vandalia was for years the western terminus of the National Road.Today it is the county seat of Fayette County and the home of the Vandalia State House State Historic Site (1836). The population was 6,975 at the 2000 census.

Vandalia Obituaries

It was reported by Klamath Falls Herald and News on June 16th, 2019 that Bruce L Nickle died in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  Nickle was 77 years old and was born in Vandalia, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bruce L's life.

It was noted on February 3rd, 2019 that Lucinda P "Cindy" Colllins died in Largo, Florida.  Colllins was 75 years old and was born in Vandalia, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lucinda P "Cindy"'s life.

It was noted on January 14th, 2019 that Dorothy L Mefford (Robinson) passed away in Vandalia, Illinois.  Ms. Mefford was 81 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Dorothy L's life.

It was noted by The Commercial Appeal on July 22nd, 2018 that Susanne Doty (Combe) perished in Memphis, Tennessee.  Ms. Doty was 80 years old and was born in Vandalia, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Susanne's life.

It was reported by Centralia Sentinel on June 13th, 2018 that Lyle E Elam passed away in Vandalia, Illinois.  Elam was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lyle E's life.

It was disclosed by Centralia Sentinel on May 30th, 2018 that Gregory Scott Moulton perished in Vandalia, Illinois.  Moulton was 49 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Gregory Scott's life.

It was disclosed by Centralia Sentinel on May 22nd, 2018 that Betty R Cothern (Womack) died in Vandalia, Illinois.  Ms. Cothern was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Betty R's life.

It was noted by Centralia Sentinel on May 22nd, 2018 that David Joe Utley passed away in Vandalia, Illinois.  Utley was 48 years old and was born in Russellville, KY.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor David Joe's life.

It was revealed by Centralia Sentinel on April 18th, 2018 that Alvin Arthur "Sonny" Riedle passed on in Vandalia, Illinois.  Riedle was 79 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Alvin Arthur "Sonny"'s life.

It was reported by Centralia Sentinel on April 11th, 2018 that Christopher "Coty" Childerson passed on in Vandalia, Illinois.  Childerson was 28 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Christopher "Coty"'s life.

History

Different theories can be found in almost all of the books written about Vandalia over the years. The surveyor, Colonel Greenup, explained that 'Van' was suggested by one of the men. The population was 6,975 at the United States Census, 2000 Census. In 1900, 2,665 people lived in Vandalia; in 1910, 2,974; and in 1940, 5,288. Another suggestion was made for the term 'dalia'.