Charles M. Hoskin
Jul 4, 2024
WILLISVILLE – Charles Moses Hoskin, 80, of Willisville, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at home.
Charles was born in Coulterville, Illinois, on April 8, 1944, the son of Rufus and Evelyn Juenger Hoskin. He married Beverly Edwards on January 9, 1971 at New Hope Church in Willisville. Charles was retired from Printing. He was a...
Billy Dean Lee
Jul 2, 2024
MURPHYSBORO – Billy Dean Lee
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Billy Dean Lee at his home in Murphysboro, IL, with his family by his side on July 2, 2024. He was 91 years old. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Professor. Billy was born in 1933 to John Lee...
Lorene L. Cottom
Jul 2, 2024
AVA – Lorene L. Cottom, 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, Illinois.
Lorene was born on November 12, 1938, in Perry County, IL, the daughter of Roscoe and Lillian (Mitchell) Armstrong. She married Lavern Cottom on January 2, 1965, in Pinckneyville, IL. Lorene was a farm wife and homemaker.
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Lloyd H. Hartenberger
Jul 2, 2024
CHESTER – Lloyd H. Hartenberger, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.
Lloyd was born on December 5, 1943, in Red Bud, IL, the son of Carl B. and Ada (Stellhorn) Hartenberger. He married Sandra Landmann on August 14, 1982, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Chester, IL. Lloyd was a...
Yvonne "Bunny" Walters
Jun 28, 2024
PERCY – Yvonne "Bunny" Walters, 79, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.
Bunny was born on November 3, 1944, the daughter of Edgar A. and Agatha E. (Alexander) Holt. She married Frank T. Walters on April 6, 1963, at DuQuoin Baptist Church, DuQuoin, IL. Yvonne was retired from Walmart, owned...
Rita Marie Meyer Schrader
Jun 27, 2024
Near the stroke of midnight March 10, 1945, our Heavenly Father blessed Joseph A. and Frieda M. (Mueller) Meyer with the gift of a beautiful baby girl. They named her Rita.
She was baptized on March 18, 1945, and would later receive first communion and confirmation at St. Boniface Church, Evansville, IL. She graduated from Precious Blood...
Jeanette L. Rice
Jun 24, 2024
PERCY – Jeanette L. Rice, 60, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
Jeanette was born on February 29, 1964, in St. Louis, MO. She married Kenneth Rice in Chester, IL in 2009. Jeanette was a CNA in Home Health Care and nursing homes and attended Assembly of God Church.
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Benny J. Jones
Jun 22, 2024
Benny Joe Jones, 76 years of age, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by his family.
Benny was born October 8, 1947, in Murphysboro, Illinois.
After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army's 39th Infantry at Fort Leonard Wood as a Private 1st Class. He...
Paul D. Caby
Jun 17, 2024
STEELEVILLE – Paul D. Caby, 59, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation, Pinckneyville, Illinois.
Paul was born on October 29, 1964, in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Curtis K. and Agnes (Ratliff) Caby. He was a member of a Baptist Church.
Paul is survived by his parents, Curtis...
Michael L. Curtner
Jun 15, 2024
STEELEVILLE – Michael L. Curtner, 67, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Marshall Browning Hospital, DuQuoin, IL.
Michael was born on September 19, 1956, in Red Bud, IL, the son of John W. and Fern (Kinne) Curtner. He married Patricia Zimmer on March 7, 2015, in Las Vegas, NV. Michael was a Veteran of the...
Shiloh Immanuel Campbell
Jun 15, 2024
JACOB – Shiloh Immanuel Campbell, the infant child of Gunnar and Bethany Campbell, was born asleep in Jesus on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The Lord took Him to be with Himself at 13 weeks old. He has been received into glory and awaits, with all Christians, the day of our Lord's return. Come, Lord Jesus.
Shiloh is...
Beverly Ann Lee
Jun 15, 2024
MURPHYSBORO – Beverly Ann Lee, at the age of 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, with her loved ones by her side, on Saturday, June 15,2024.
Beverly was born to James and Roxanna Williamson on August 18, 1940, in East St. Louis, Illinois. She grew and blossomed into a beautiful young woman in...
Willard Vernon Arbeiter
Jun 11, 2024
GORHAM – Early Tuesday morning, June 11th, God fulfilled His baptismal promise to Willard, at the age of 90 years 2 months by calling him out of this earthly life into His heavenly presence.
Willard was born on April 11, 1934, in Gorham, IL., son of Otto & Irma (Schilling) Arbeiter. Willard was baptized & confirmed into...
Donna J. Rice
Jun 10, 2024
CARBONDALE – Donna JoAnn Rice, 84, formerly of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Donna was born on August 24, 1939, in Bremen, IL, the daughter of Wilburn and Nora (Bierman) Schnoeker. She married Charles Dale Rice on February 8, 1958, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL. He...
Lindsay A. Blair
Jun 9, 2024
JERSEYVILLE – Lindsay A. Blair, 39, formerly of Sparta, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.
Lindsay was born on December 19, 1984, in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Gerald B. and Gail A. (Weber) McElroy. Lindsay was the General Manager of the Grafton Oyster Bar, Grafton, IL. She was a...
Shelley J. Peppers Smaida
Jun 7, 2024
AVA – Shelley Jean Peppers Smaida, 52, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home in Ava, Illinois, surrounded by family and friends.
Shelley was born on October 23, 1971, in LaGrange, IL, the daughter of William R. and Sharon K. (Ralls) Peppers. She married Richard Smaida on August 4, 2016, in Marion, IL. Shelley...
Charles R. Myers
Jun 5, 2024
CUTLER – Charles R. "Chee Chee" Myers, 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Marshall Browning Hospital, DuQuoin, Illinois.
Charles was born on September 17, 1930, in Cutler, IL, the son of Clyde and Lylian (Smith) Myers. He married Delores Benedict on October 21, 1950, in Arkansas. Charles was a Veteran from the U.S. Air...
Doris Mae Cavalier
Jun 5, 2024
Doris Mae Cavalier, 91, of Sparta died peacefully at home on June 5, 2024 surrounded by family. Doris was born on March 18, 1933 in Coulterville, Illinois to Roscoe and Edna (Thompson) McSmith. Doris married her childhood friend and high school sweetheart Richard Cavalier on January 26, 1952. The Sparta Township High School newspaper, The Bulldog Barker, made the...
Connie L. Smith
Jun 4, 2024
MURPHYSBORO – Connie L. Smith, 56, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Connie was born on January 6, 1968, in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Melvin and Frieda (Ellis) Smith. Â She worked as a restaurant cook.
Connie is survived by her children: Cory Smith of Carbondale, IL,...
Roger Lee Compton
May 30, 2024
DESOTO – Roger Lee Compton, 55, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Roger was born on March 30, 1969, in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Roy R. and Sharon (Ellis) Compton, Sr. He married Connie Litton on March 30, 1992, in Ava, IL. Roger was a Truck Driver for Ellis Trucking...
