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...
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
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
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...
Carolann P. Bilderback
Aug 21, 2024
PERCY – Carolann Pearl Bilderback, 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, after a short illness. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
She was born Carolann Pearl Helfers, on April 26, 1939, at home in Percy, IL, to Walter F. and Marguerite (Loyd) Helfers, the eldest of three children. Carol attended Percy...
Robert T. Hunt
Aug 15, 2024
AVA – Robert Truman Hunt, 76, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Robert was born on August 29, 1947, in Carrollton, IL, the son of Wilmot and Eileen (Walters) Hunt. Robert was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and was retired.
Robert is survived by his children: Gena...
Ruby R. Ernsting
Aug 11, 2024
PERCY – Ruby R. Ernsting, 93, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.
Ruby was born on July 9, 1931, in Willisville, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Alma (Oetking) Hornbostel. She married Earl E. Ernsting on May 9, 1953, at Peace Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL. Ruby was retired from the...
Orville L. Bierman
Aug 7, 2024
PUXICO – Orville L. Bierman, 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.
Orville was born on April 11, 1930, in Campbell Hill, IL, the son of Rudolph and Alberna (Fischer) Bierman. He married Evelyn R. Wittenborn on December 1, 1950, in Steeleville, IL. She preceded him in death on May...
Paul "Doc" Ellet
Aug 6, 2024
GORHAM – Paul "Doc" Ellet, 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his home in Gorham, IL, with his wife by his side.
Paul was born on January 15, 1958, in Jackson County, IL, the son of Paul Edward and Ruth June (Smith) Ellet. He married Yvonne Medlin on December 18, 1982, in Anna, IL....
