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Thomas Wade Mccann

Thomas Wade Mccann

Jan 29, 2025

MURPHYSBORO – Thomas Wade McCann, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home in Murphysboro, IL.

Thomas was born on August 8, 1937, in Dixon, IL, the son of Frank and Dorothy L. (Burhart) McCann. He married Brenda K. Mifflin on September 16, 1978, in Creal Springs, IL. Thomas was a Veteran of the...

Bobbie Dean White

Bobbie Dean White

Jan 28, 2025

GORHAM – Bobbie Dean White, 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.

Bobbie was born on January 14, 1934, in Grimsby, IL, the son of Virgil C. and Violet (Reames) White. He married Mary Lou Fehringer on October 17, 1959, at the Methodist Church, Gorham, IL. Bobby was a Veteran of...

Brian Leonard Huseman

Brian Leonard Huseman

Jan 26, 2025

WILLISVILLE – Brian Leonard Huseman, 55, of Willisville, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at his home.

Brian was born in Staunton, Illinois, on August 29, 1969, the son of Leonard Paul and Judy Lee Gasperson Huseman. He was an Journeyman Lineman. Brian was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church-Post Oak, Campbell Hill and IBEW...

Linda Sue Ebers

Linda Sue Ebers

Jan 26, 2025

CAMBPBELL HILL – Linda Sue Primas Ebers, 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2025, after fighting a courageous battle from several medical problems.

Linda was born on January 19, 1953, in Highland, IL, Joseph T. and Electa Marie (Flory) Primas. She married Gary W. Ebers on June 2, 1989, in Campbell Hill, IL. Linda was a...

Betty J. Villanueva

Betty J. Villanueva

Jan 25, 2025

ROCKWOOD – Betty Villanueva, 80, of Rockwood, passed away at home at 10:50 am, on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Betty was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 6, 1944, the daughter of Joseph and Reba Montee Zordani. She married Robert Villanueva in 1993.

Betty is survived by her husband of 32 years, Robert Villanueva; children,...

Michael "Pops" S. Lyons

Michael "Pops" S. Lyons

Jan 23, 2025

ROCKWOOD – Michael S. "Pops" Lyons, 60, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home in Rockwood, Illinois.

Michael was born on December 2, 1964, in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of James R. and Mary A. (Cole) Lyons. He married Jacqueline Martin on July 26, 1984, in Chester, IL. Michael was a retired truck...

Holly G. Williams

Holly G. Williams

Jan 16, 2025

PERCY – Holly G. Williams, 65, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.

Holly was born on May 14, 1959, in Marion, IL, the daughter of Gene and June (Fuhrhop) Goetting. She married Larry "Huck" Williams in 1978, in Percy, IL. Larry preceded her in death in 2006.  Holly retired from...

Frank "Jack" A. Korando

Frank "Jack" A. Korando

Jan 9, 2025

ROCKWOOD – Frank Allen "Jack" Korando, 87, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home in Rockwood, Illinois.

Frank was born on March 23, 1937, in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Frank Andrew and Florence M. (Estel) Korando. He married Maggie Jane Moureau on February 28, 1956, at Christ Lutheran Church, Neunert, IL. Frank was...

Donna M. Schnoeker

Donna M. Schnoeker

Jan 7, 2025

CHESTER – Donna Schnoeker, 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.

Donna was born on July 19, 1960, in Sparta, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Florence (Welge) Ruroede. She married Steven Schnoeker on September 17, 1999, in Chester, IL. Donna was a retired cook from Three Springs Lodge, Chester,...

Jackie Bevo Bivens

Jackie Bevo Bivens

Jan 6, 2025

On Monday, January 6, 2025, at 1:15 pm at Addington Place of Sparta, Jackie Bevo Bivens surrounded by loving family was called to his heavenly home at the age of 93 years.

Jack was born in Fairfield, Illinois, on November 23, 1931, the son of Everett and Lucille (Newton) Bivens. He moved with his family to Chester...

Brenda S. Mason

Brenda S. Mason

Jan 4, 2025

CUTLER – Brenda Mason, 73, passed away at 10:38 am, Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born on November 18, 1951, to Robert and Isabell (Davis) Langwith. She graduated from Trico High School in 1969. Brenda married Johnnie Mason on February 3, 1986, in Cutler, IL. She was a member of Clarmin...

Vickie L. Mcbride

Vickie L. Mcbride

Jan 1, 2025

AVA – Vickie L. McBride, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. After her valiant fight and beating breast cancer in 2009, her battle then resumed at the beginning of 2024 with stage 4 cancer. She remained positive and never complained, showing her strong will to live from all the...

Marsha A. Ehlers

Marsha A. Ehlers

Dec 30, 2024

WELGE – Marsha A. Ehlers, 75, of Welge passed away at home on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:38 am.

Marsha was born on October 7, 1949 in Red Bud, Illinois, the daughter of Adolph and Frances A. Hammel Rieckenberg. She married Jerry W. Ehlers on August 3, 1968 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church - Wine Hill,...

Carolyn Koen

Carolyn Koen

Dec 30, 2024

Carolyn Koen, 76, of DuQuoin, formerly of Baldwin, IL, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 2:56 pm, at Fairview Rehab and Healthcare in DuQuoin.

Carolyn was born in Chester, Illinois, on November 20, 1948, the daughter of Raymond and Virginia Grodde Gramenz. She married Delbert Koen on April 19, 1969, in Steeleville, Illinois. He preceded...

Minnie Catherine Mayer

Minnie Catherine Mayer

Dec 27, 2024

STEELEVILLE – Minnie Catherine Mayer, 85, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at her home in Steeleville, Illinois.

Catherine was born on November 22, 1939, in Campbell Hill, IL, the daughter of Arnold and Anna (Higgerson) Salger. She married Maurice W. Mayer on December 23, 1960, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill, IL. Catherine was...

Jean Ann Spreitler

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

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

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

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

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...

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