Search Marshall County Obituary

Marshall County obituary records are filed and stored at the County Clerk office in Lacon, Illinois. This small county along the Illinois River has a population of about 11,700. The clerk handles death certificate requests for all deaths that took place within Marshall County boundaries. State records are also available through IDPH from 1916 to now. You need a valid photo ID and a qualifying reason to get Marshall County obituary records. Requests can be made in person at the Lacon courthouse, by mail, or through VitalChek online. For recent deaths, the county clerk is the fastest way to get your copy.

Marshall County Clerk Office

The Marshall County Clerk in Lacon keeps vital records for the county. Death certificates for all Marshall County deaths are on file here. Contact the clerk to ask about what you need to bring and the current fees for Marshall County obituary records.

Under 410 ILCS 535/18, the funeral director files each death certificate with the local registrar within 7 days. The physician signs the medical certification within 48 hours. Records go to both the Marshall County Clerk and the Illinois Department of Public Health. The clerk in Lacon processes requests faster than IDPH for recent Marshall County deaths. State mail requests take about 12 weeks, while the county may have your copy ready in days.

Getting Marshall County Death Records

Visit the Lacon courthouse for the quickest service. Bring a valid photo ID and the deceased person's name and date of death. The clerk will search and make your copy right there.

Mail requests go to the Marshall County Clerk in Lacon. Include the deceased's name, date of death, your contact info, a copy of your ID, and the fee by check or money order. Allow a few weeks for the response. Online orders go through VitalChek for a $15 handling fee. The IDPH death records page has forms for state mail requests, which take about 12 weeks for Marshall County obituary records.

For urgent requests, send your application to IDPH with proof of immediate need and a prepaid overnight return envelope for 5 to 7 business day processing.

Note: Marshall County is a small county, so the clerk staff may have more time to help with complex searches or older records.

Fees for Marshall County Obituary Records

State fees are $19 for a first certified copy and $4 for extras. Genealogical copies cost $10 first and $2 each. Marshall County may set its own local rates. Most Illinois counties charge $16 to $29 for a first certified death certificate. VitalChek adds $15 plus $22 optional UPS shipping.

Under 410 ILCS 535/25, fee waivers are available for domestic violence victims with a certification letter. Certain congressionally chartered organizations verifying deaths also pay no fee for Marshall County obituary records.

Illinois Obituary Resources for Marshall County

The IACCR county clerks directory lists contact info for all 102 Illinois county clerks, including Marshall County.

This directory helps you reach the right person for Marshall County or nearby counties. The Illinois State Archives has a free death index from 1916 to 1972 for historical research. FamilySearch has Illinois deaths from 1916 to 1947 at no charge. These are useful for genealogical work on older Marshall County obituary records.

Who Can Get Marshall County Obituary Records

Death records are restricted in Illinois. Under 410 ILCS 535/24, you need a personal or property right interest. Family members with valid ID can request Marshall County obituary records. Legal reps and estate administrators qualify with proper documentation. A court order works when there is no family connection.

Genealogical copies for deaths 20 or more years old cost less and are uncertified. They cannot be used for legal purposes. Vital records are exempt from FOIA under 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(a). A public records request will not get you Marshall County death certificates. Accepted photo IDs include a driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. If you lack a photo ID, three other forms with your current name and address may work. Contact the Marshall County Clerk in Lacon to confirm what they accept before making the trip.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Marshall County. Contact the correct clerk if the death was recorded in a different county.