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Alice Sternberg
Dec 5, 2024
STEELEVILLE – Alice Sternberg, 93, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, Illinois.
Alice was born on January 16, 1931, in Steeleville, IL, the daughter of Erwin and Olga (Nagel) Kueker. She married John C. "Gus" Sternberg, on August 19, 1949, in Steelville, IL. He preceded her in death on July...
Joan G. Bollmann
Nov 30, 2024
AVA – JoAn G. Bollmann, 89, of Ava, passed away at 10:55 pm, Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta.
JoAn was born in Ava, Illinois, on January 28, 1935, the daughter of Donald and Grace L. Henson Lively. She married Walter Bollmann on September 6, 1957, in Rockledge, Florida. He preceded her...
Harvey E. Gerler
Nov 30, 2024
AVA - Harvey Ernst Gerler, 81, of Ava, Illinois passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, with family at his side. He was admitted on October 17 th and courageously fought a 6 week battle with MDS/Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
Harvey was born January 14, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to...
Memphis Lerrell Hampton
Nov 29, 2024
MURPHYSBORO - Memphis Lerrell Hampton, Stillborn on Friday, November 29, 2024, in Murphysboro. Memphis was the son of Christian Hampton and Sierra Reed.
Memphis is survived by his parents, Christian Hampton and Sierra Reed of Murphysboro; brother, Kingsley Hampton; aunt, Casey Reed of Marion; maternal grandmother, Penelope Warren of Marion; maternal grandfather, Jackie Reed of Gorham; paternal...
Marilyn Ann Guetersloh
Nov 29, 2024
JACOB – Marilyn Ann Guetersloh, 81, of Jacob, passed away at 3:50 pm, Friday, November 29, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Marilyn was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on December 10, 1942, the daughter of Martin H. and Emelia Koch Guetersloh. She was a retired Bank Teller and Nurse's Aid. Marilyn was a member of Christ Lutheran...
Norma Sue Kennedy
Nov 28, 2024
ROCKWOOD – Norma Sue "Sue" Kennedy, 90, was called to her Heavenly home on Thanksgiving morning.
She was blessed with many gifts, you never met anyone who made such beautiful blankets, quilts, and Christmas Stockings. She was also an incredible baker; Apple Crumb pie was a favorite and frequently requested by her family and friends. One of...
Jon Fryer
Nov 28, 2024
PERCY – Jon K. Fryer, 66, of Percy, passed away at 7:30 pm, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Percy.
Jon was born in Canton, Ohio, on January 24, 1958, the son of William E. and Norma J. Garvin Fryer. Jon retired from Coal Mining, working at various locations. He was of the Christian Faith. Jon was...
Nancy L. Thies
Nov 28, 2024
STEELEVILLE – Nancy L. Thies, 74, of Steeleville, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Chester.
Nancy was born in Ellis Grove, Illinois, on June 30, 1950, the daughter of Ardell and Mary Dilday Wall. She married Leonard Thies on July 6, 1980, in Campbell Hill, Illinois. She was a Homemaker. Nancy was...
Treasure Smith
Nov 27, 2024
STEELEVILLE – Treasure Smith, 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Treasure was born on September 12, 1936, in Steeleville, IL, the daughter of Wm Wilson H. and Elda (Gerlach) Rieckenberg. She married James W. Smith on November 12, 1955, in Steeleville, IL. He preceded her in death on...
Steven Dale Graff
Nov 26, 2024
MURPHYSBORO – Steven D. Graff, 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Landmark Hospital, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Steven was born on August 25, 1961, in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Lorin D. and Linda (Hill) Graff. He married Diana Truitt on February 17, 2015, in Jackson County, IL. Steven was a Retired Supervisor from E.T....
Peggy J. Miller
Nov 25, 2024
MURPHYSBORO – Peggy J. Miller, 75, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Peggy was born on March 24, 1949, in Granite City, IL, the daughter of Alfred L. and Virginia (Osborn) Poole. Peggy was a Retired Manager in retail. She was of the Christian faith.
Peggy is survived by...
Wayne Dean Morgan
Nov 24, 2024
WILLISVILLE – Wayne Dean Morgan, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Marshall Browning Hospital, DuQuoin, Illinois.
Wayne was born on June 9, 1940, in Ava, IL, the son of James H. and Nina Ellen (King) Morgan. He married Patricia Gill on February 28, 1958, in Percy, IL. Wayne was a Veteran of the U.S....
Timothy E. Hill
Nov 24, 2024
PERCY – Timothy E. Hill, 46, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at his home in Percy, Illinois.
Tim was born on May 17, 1978, in Belleville, IL, the son of Earl L. and Wanda (Trim) Hill. He was a cook at Hardee's in Chester, IL. Tim was a member of First Pentecostal Church, Percy, IL....
Arlen Dale Thies
Nov 20, 2024
CAMPBELL HILL – Arlen Dale Thies, 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home in Campbell Hill, IL.
Arlen was born on November 25, 1959, in Chester, IL, the son of Arnold and Leota Marie (Donnell) Thies Jr. Arlen was a retired laborer and had worked at Spartan Printing. He was a member of...
Barbara Lynn Sanders
Nov 19, 2024
ROCKWOOD – Barbara Lynn Sanders, 75, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
Barbara was born on July 8, 1949, in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of William R. and Cora M. (Hornbostel) Guetersloh. She married Michael Sanders on November 17, 2007, in Rockwood, IL. Barbara was a retired Cosmetologist and...
Jerry Allan Crontz
Nov 18, 2024
AVA – Jerry Allan Crontz, 61, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Jerry was born on September 18, 1963, in Gary, IN, the son of Charles W. and Patricia (McCoy) Crontz. He married Tammy Britton on May 25, 1985, in Wheeler, IN. Jerry was a Mechanic and was of the Baptist...
Jaunita Mae Kimmel
Nov 17, 2024
MURPHYSBORO – Jaunita Mae Kimmel, 65, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home in Murphysboro, IL.
Jaunita was born on January 27, 1959, in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Gailord and Theresa (Goss) Asbury. She married Wayne Kimmel on October 28, 2000, in Murphysboro, IL. Jaunita was a Cook at Pat's BBQ, Murphysboro, IL....
Leland Froemling
Nov 13, 2024
AVA – Leland Froemling, 68, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at his home in Ava, Illinois.
Leland was born on August 27, 1956, in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Albert H. and Mabel C. (Nagel) Froemling. He married Barbara Bethke on March 23, 1985, at Grace Lutheran Church, Elgin, TX. Leland was a Member of...
Brenda G. Miesner
Nov 12, 2024
AVA – Brenda G. Miesner, 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Brenda was born on April 1, 1946, in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Kenneth Louis and Margaina (Fisher) Gale. She married Forrest Miesner at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Raddle, IL, on September 23, 1967. Brenda graduated from Gorham High...
Steven Miller
Nov 10, 2024
CUTLER – Steven Miller, 66, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2024, at his home in Cutler, Illinois.
Steven was born on June 14, 1958, in DuQuoin, IL, the son of Paul and Marie (Dasher) Miller. He married Tammy Morgan on April 20, 1989, in Paducah, KY. Steven retired from Gilster Mary Lee, Steeleville, IL. He was...
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