Steven E. Bower
Nov 5, 2024
AVA – Steven E. Bower, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home in Ava, Illinois.
Steven was born on October 8, 1947, in Ava, IL, the son of Grover and Gladys (Talbott) Bower. He married Kathleen Wodtke on October 23, 1971, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill, IL. Steven was a Veteran...
Larry Wayne Sims
Oct 28, 2024
PUXICO – Larry Wayne Sims, 81, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024.
Larry was born on May 9, 1943, in Kermit, TX, the son of Earl and Erlene (Munn) Sims. He married Patrica Dameron on September 3, 1966, in Battle Creek, MI. They shared 58 years of marriage. Larry was a Veteran of the U.S. Air...
Mary L. Fedderke
Oct 28, 2024
PERCY – Mary L. Fedderke, 88, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.
Mary was born on July 21, 1936, in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of Malcolm Riley and Rachel Brown Johnson. Mary married Kenneth W. Fedderke on February 4, 1972, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Percy, IL. He preceded her...
Margie Ruth Stilley
Oct 26, 2024
MURPHYSBORO – Margie Ruth Stilley, 91, of Murphysboro, passed away at 2:47 am, Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Margie was born in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois, on October 28, 1932, the daughter of Thomas and Mabel Austin Partain. She married Bob Gene Stilley on April 15, 1954, in Cave-in-Rock. He preceded her in death on...
Gina Lynn Cotton
Oct 24, 2024
CAMPBELL HILL – Gina Lynn Cotton, 61, of Campbell Hill, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Riverview by the Park in Ste. Genevieve, MO.
Gina was born in Centreville, Illinois, on April 16, 1963, the daughter of Ivan E. and Loretta S. Miller Cotton. She was of the Baptist Faith.
Gina is survived...
Patricia A. Brockmeyer
Oct 20, 2024
Ava – Patricia A. Brockmeyer, 77, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at her home in Ava, Illinois.
Patricia was born on September 18, 1947, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Robert and Doris Jean (Lakeman) Paul. She married Marvin Brockmeyer on April 20, 1979, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, West Point. Patricia was an ALC at...
Roy "Jinx" Miller
Oct 19, 2024
CUTLER – Roy "Jinx" Miller, 81, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at his home in Cutler, Illinois
Roy was born on July 22, 1943, in Coulterville, IL, the son of Frank W. and Florence (Holman) Miller. He married Jo Deane Gaston on March 1, 1969, in Pinckneyville, IL. Roy was a farmer and was of...
Robert G. Rednour
Oct 15, 2024
STEELEVILLE – Robert G. Rednour, 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Robert was born on October 28, 1947, in Red Bud, IL, the son of Orville K. and Mary E. (Wilson) Rednour. Robert married Sharon K. Weaver on June 20, 1970, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL. He worked...
June M. York
Oct 14, 2024
CAMPBELL HILL – June M. York, 95, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Coulterville Rehabilitation and Care Center, Coulterville, Illinois.
June was born on February 20, 1929, in Maryland Heights, MO, the daughter of Paul and Vernice (Graves) Appel. June was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill, IL. She loved to play...
Brant E. Hall
Oct 1, 2024
STEELEVILLE – Brant E. Hall, 61, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
Brant was born on September 27, 1963, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of Clarence W. and Norma R. (Metcalf) Hall. He married Rhonda Frederking on October 25, 1984, in Cutler, IL. Brant was retired from...
Steven R. Thompson
Sep 30, 2024
STEELEVILLE – Steven R. Thompson, 68, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.
Steven was born on November 18, 1955, in Red Bud, IL, the son of Riley B. and Evelyn (Rubach) Thompson. He married Janice K. Brenning on October 1, 1988, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL. Steven was retired....
Tammy Jo Baird Rednour
Sep 30, 2024
GORHAM – Tammy Jo Baird Rednour, 53, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Tammy was born on January 11, 1971, in Sparta, IL, the daughter of Byrle "Joe" and Therese R. (Morrow) Baird. Tammy was an entrepreneur, and a very passionate artist. She was a free spirit and wild child. Tammy...
Jerry Dean Crum
Sep 28, 2024
MARION – Jerry D. Crum, 64, of Marion, IL, formerly of Cutler, IL, left this earthly world on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 4:49 pm, at his home surrounded by those he loved.
Jerry was born on August 11, 1960, in Red Lake Falls, MN, the son of Harold D. and Mae Darlene (Lazzott) Crum. He was...
Sonya M. Wingerter
Sep 26, 2024
CHESTER – Sonya M. Wingerter, 60, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home in Chester, Illinois.
Sonya was born on November 26, 1963, in Colorado, the daughter of James and Carol (Rutledge) Seymour. She was a Paraprofessional for 32 years at Chester Grade School, Chester, IL.
Sonya is survived by her children:...
Lois I. Beckley
Sep 23, 2024
TILDEN – Lois Irene Beckley nee Owens, 92, of Tilden passed away at 6:13 A.M., Monday, September 23, 2024, in Pinckneyville, Illinois. Lois was born October 13, 1931, in Longmont, Colorado, the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Ackroyd) Owens. She married William "Bill" Beckley June 16, 1950, by his grandfather, Reverend Frank McLean in Tilden, and they shared 67...
Gaila J. Neathery
Sep 19, 2024
AVA – Gaila J. Neathery, 72, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home in Ava, Illinois
Gaila was born on January 16, 1952, in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Gale F. and Inez (Singleton) Schuetz. She married Darrell Neathery in Grand Tower, IL, on September 1, 1973. She was a retired Records Keeper at...
Sheila L. Baker
Sep 18, 2024
MURPHYSBORO – Sheila L. Baker, 61, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at her home in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Sheila was born on December 16, 1962, in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Ray and Vickie (Smith) McBride. Sheila was a cook for the Jackson County Jail.
Sheila is survived by her significant other, Steven Sathoff...
Phyllis J. Creech
Sep 13, 2024
CUTLER – Phyllis Jane Creech, 59, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Phyllis was born on February 1, 1965, in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Joe Dean and Ruth Ann (Davis) Keller. Phyllis was a homemaker.
Phyllis is survived by her children: Elizabeth Creech of Cutler,...
Allen O. Wilson
Sep 11, 2024
AVA – Allen O. Wilson, 43, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home in Ava, Illinois.
Allen was born on April 25, 1981, in Sparta, IL, the son of Prentiss and Alma Jean (Jones) Wilson. Allen was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served 2 tours in Iraq.
Allen is survived...
Arthur Ray Porter
Sep 7, 2024
VERGENNES - Arthur Ray Porter, 84, of Vergennes, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 12:05 p.m.at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, Illinois.
Arthur was born on November 10, 1939, to Roy and Dorothy (Seyferth) Porter. Arthur was a fourth-generation farmer planting and harvesting the land around Vergennes. Arthur served in the Army Reserves...
