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Jean Ann Spreitler
Dec 26, 2024
COULTERVILLE – Jean A. Spreitler, 89, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.
Jean was born on November 29, 1935, in Marion, IL, the daughter of Oliver and Mabel (Antnip) Stubblefield. She married James Spreitler on February 14, 1973, at Cutler, IL. He preceded her in death on December 9, 2009....
Donna Mae Weiser
Dec 21, 2024
Donna Mae Weiser, 80, of Walsh, passed away December 21, 2024, at St. Luke's Medical Hospital in Chesterfield Missouri, surrounded by loved ones.
She was given life by her creator and was born February 26, 1944, in Walsh, the daughter of Everett D. And Frieda (Beckman) Rickenberg, who preceded her in death.
She was given...
Sara I. Newton
Dec 20, 2024
PERCY – Sara Isabelle Newton, 18, of Percy, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 in Rural Sparta, Illinois.
Sara was born in Sparta, Illinois, on June 16, 2006, the daughter of Charles, Jr."Sonny" and Deana Price Newton. Sara was a 2024 Trico High School graduate. She was attending the Rend Lake Cosmetology program and was an...
Carl Ray Clover
Dec 18, 2024
MURPHYSBORO – Carl Ray Clover, 72, of Murphysboro, passed away at 1:08 am, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Carl was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on January 3, 1952, the son of Clifford J. and Bernie Followell Clover. He married Diane L. Wright on September 26, 1969, in Jackson, MO. Carl was a retired...
Norma A. Barkau
Dec 17, 2024
CAMPBELL HILL – Norma A. Barkau, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL.
Norma was born on June 9, 1933, in Fredericktown, MO, the daughter of Everett and Beulaha (Tripp) DeGuire. She married Leslie H. Barkau on November 14, 1964, in Wine Hill, IL. He preceded her in death on September...
James W. Smith
Dec 14, 2024
STEELEVILLE – James W. Smith, 83, of Steeleville, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at home.
James was born in Campbell Hill, Illinois, on January 10, 1941, the son of Walter L. and Emma M. Rathert Smith. He married Jeannette Kraus on July 22, 1967 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville. James was retired from EECA...
Terry Ann Edwards
Dec 13, 2024
WILLISVILLE – Terry Ann Edwards, 72, of Willisville, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at home.
Terry was born in Cape Girardeau, MO, on September 1, 1952, the daughter of Norman Eugene Kinder and Vivian Carter Kinder. She was a healthcare worker. Terry married Brian Edwards on June 28, 1974, at New Hope Baptist Church in...
Oren E. Coffer
Dec 11, 2024
VERGENNES – Oren E. Coffer, 80, of Vergennes, passed away at 8:46 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Oren was born in Murphysboro, on May 11, 1944, the son of Joseph Benjamin and Edelle Coffer (Crain). He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Vergennes. Oren was a Farmer/Livestock...
Mary Rogers
Dec 8, 2024
CUTLER – Mary Rogers, 81, of Bloomfield, MO, formerly of Cutler, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Mary was born in Mulkeytown, Illinois, on March 9, 1943, the daughter of Carl R. and Dora Urbain Jones. She married Armand Rogers on December 30, 1982, in Ste....
Darlene Lodge
Dec 7, 2024
PERCY – Darlene Lodge, 83, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home in Percy, Illinois.
Darlene was born on July 9, 1941, in Chester, IL, the daughter of Martin and Pauline (Wedemeyer) Rathert. She married Robert W. Lodge on November 27, 1958, in Chester, IL. He preceded her in death on May 22, 2006....
Audrey L. Stevenson
Dec 6, 2024
STEELEVILLE – Audrey L. Stevenson, 96, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.
Audrey was born on August 26, 1928, in Cutler, IL, the daughter of William and Alvina (Salger) Vorderbrugge. She married Clayborne Lee Stevenson on May 20, 1950, at the Presbyterian Church, Cutler, IL. He preceded her in death...
Tommy A. Brown
Dec 5, 2024
STEELEVILLE – Tommy A. Brown, 53, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
Tommy was born on July 4, 1971, in Sparta, IL, the son of Tommy M. and Patsy (Hartman) Brown. Tommy was the Owner and Operator of D.K. Construction, Steeleville, IL. He was a member of St. Mark's...
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...
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