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Margie Ruth Stilley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dennis J. Ehlers

Dennis J. Ehlers

Sep 4, 2024

WILLISVILLE – Dennis J. Ehlers, 65, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home in Willisville, Illinois.

Dennis was born on December 25, 1958, in Chester, IL, the son of Ernest and Katherine (Griffiths) Ehlers. He was a Carpenter and a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill, IL, and the Carpenters Union. Dennis...

Wilma Waltemate

Wilma Waltemate

Aug 29, 2024

STEELEVILLE – Wilma Waltemate, 101, of Steeleville, passed away at 8:39 pm, Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Addington Place in Sparta.

Wilma was born in Steeleville, on August 14, 1923, the daughter of William and Mary Blume Appuhn. She married Vilas Waltemate on December 28, 1945 at Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville. He preceded her in...

Danny R. Gerberding

Danny R. Gerberding

Aug 29, 2024

GOREVILLE – Danny R. Gerberding, 76, of Goreville, formerly of Steeleville, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in Goreville, Illinois.

Danny was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on December 21, 1947, the son of Omer and Pauline Ehlers Gerberding. He married Sharon L. Jaimet on April 18, 1970 at Peace Lutheran Church, Steeleville. She preceded him in...

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