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....
Michelle Renee Onkle
Aug 1, 2024
CARBONDALE – Michelle Renee Onkle, 52, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Michelle was born on September 2, 1971, in Highland, IL, the daughter of James and Linda Sue (Primas) Onkle. She graduated from Herrin high School, graduated from Southern Illinois University and worked at Madison County, helping to...
Shirley Mae Reith
Jul 28, 2024
STEELEVILLE – Shirley Mae Reith, 76, was escorted by Jesus to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from Addington Place memory Care, Sparta, Illinois. She is reunited with her parents and other beloved extended family members.
Shirley was born on September 9, 1947, in Belleville, IL, the daughter of John J. and Mildred Reith. She...
Glenda M. Walker
Jul 26, 2024
ELKVILLE – Glenda M. Null Walker, 83, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Marshall Browning Hospital, DuQuoin, Illinois. Glenda was born on November 20, 1940, in Johnston City, IL, the daughter of Albert and Edna (Hardin) Owens. She married Rodney Walker on July 27, 2017, Murphysboro, IL.
Glenda is survived by her husband, Rodney Walker...
Edith Sharon Griffiths
Jul 25, 2024
Edith Sharon Griffiths, nee McKenzie, was called home to her heavenly reward on July 26, 2024. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Jack, of 66 years, her mother, and both of her sisters.
Sharon was born on November 12, 1939, to Leona and Roy McKenzie. She married Jackie Dean Griffiths on November 23, 1958, and he...
Darrel W. Derosett
Jul 24, 2024
MURPHYSBORO– Darrel Wayne Derosett, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, Illinois.
Darrel was born on September 1, 1946, in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Harrel and Mary (Lively) Derosett. He married Linda Lou McRoy on October 22, 1966, in Murphysboro, IL. Darrel was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served...
R. Wayne Holcomb
Jul 19, 2024
CAMPBELL HILL – R. Wayne Holcomb, 79, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home in Campbell Hill, Illinois. He was born on May 4, 1945, in Steeleville, IL, the son of Roland and Leola (Rickenberg) Holcomb.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Judi, his daughters: Bridget (Curt) Throop and Michelle (Dennis) Kontz; his stepchildren:...
Irvin D. Harvey
Jul 16, 2024
STEELEVILLE – On July 16, 2024, Irvin D. Harvey of Steeleville received his "promotion" into Heaven. He was born on February 7, 1936, to Samuel and Elva (Sloan) Harvey in Anna, IL.
In 6th grade he met a girl, Katy, who would become the love of his life. He carried her books home from school through Jr....
Kenneth "Bud" Weaver
Jul 14, 2024
PINCKNEYVILLE – Kenneth "Bud" Weaver, 73, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home in Pinckneyville, Illinois.
Bud was born on December 21, 1950, in Blair, IL, the son of Elroy A. and Eva M. (Niemeyer) Weaver. He married Linda Riecan on June 3, 1989, in Paducah, KY, she preceded him in death on January...
