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 disclosed on February 3rd, 2019 that Lucinda P "Cindy" Colllins passed away 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 revealed on January 14th, 2019 that Dorothy L Mefford (Robinson) perished 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) died in Memphis, Tennessee.  Ms. Doty was 80 years old and was born in Vandalia, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Susanne's life.

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

It was noted 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 share your condolences and honor Betty R's life.

It was written by Centralia Sentinel on May 22nd, 2018 that David Joe Utley died 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 died in Vandalia, Illinois.  Riedle was 79 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Alvin Arthur "Sonny"'s life.

It was revealed 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.

It was disclosed by Centralia Sentinel on April 7th, 2018 that Opal L Earing (Daugherty) passed away in Vandalia, Illinois.  Ms. Earing was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Opal L'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'.