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Memphis Lerrell Hampton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Steven E. Bower

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

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

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...

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