Obituary Listing

Jan 23, 2024

AVA – Ronald W. Cheatham, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.

Ronald was born on November 23, 1944, in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Woodrow and Deliah Ione (Bailey) Cheatham. He married Glenda Baker, on June 3, 1967, at Missionary Baptist Church, Ava, IL. Ronald was a factory worker and...

Jan 23, 2024

STEELEVILLE – E. Jean Schroeder, 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Addington Place, Sparta, Illinois.

Jean was born on July 31, 1933, in Steeleville, IL, the daughter of Wilburn A. and Nora (Bierman) Schnoeker. She married Roger A. Schroeder on May 23, 1953, in Steeleville, IL. He preceded her in death on April 20,...

Jan 21, 2024

SPARTA – Judith Lavon Gale, 83, died peacefully on Sunday, January 21st, 2024, at Three Springs Lodge and Rehab in Chester, IL.

Judith was born on October 6, 1940, the daughter of Erman Lavoy and Mary Christine (Stillwaugh) Anderson. She married Elmer George Gale on November 14, 1964. He preceded her in death on November 7, 2023....

Jan 19, 2024

SPARTA - Richard Thomas Cavalier, 90, of Sparta passed away peacefully at his home in Sparta, IL, surrounded by his family, on January 19th, 2024.

Richard was born on September 26, 1933, in Karnak, Illinois to Secondo "Frank" and Geneva Cavalier (DeWitt). The family headquartered in Sparta but traveled with Frank in his road construction work including...

Jan 16, 2024

Murphysboro – Bruce A. Clover, 61, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Bruce was born on January 11, 1963, in Murphysboro, the son of Jimmy and Jacqualine (Huppert) Clover. He married Connie Simmons. She preceded him in death. Bruce was an Owner/Operator OTR Truck Driver.

Bruce is survived...

Jan 14, 2024

AVA – Capalia Ann Skidmore, 91, of Ava, passed away at 3:07 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.

Capalia was born in Oraville, Illinois, on December 26, 1932, the daughter of Roscoe Buford and Virginia Marie Dains Vancil. She was preceded in death by her ex husband, Walter Marion Skidmore on July...

Jan 13, 2024

PERCY – Norma J. "Totsie" Meyer, 93, passed away at 9:20 pm, Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, IL.

Norma was a homemaker and enjoyed babysitting for her grandchildren and other children. She also enjoyed baking for her family, especially pies and sugar cookies. Norma was a member of the Wesley...

Jan 12, 2024

CHESTER – Leonard A. Dierks, 91, of Chester, was called to his heavenly home at 11:15 am, Friday, January 12, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Chester, IL.

Leonard was born April 12, 1932, in Degonia Township, IL, to Ernest and Clara (Ohlau) Dierks. He married Darlene E. Rubach on August 29, 1953, in Steeleville, IL. She preceded him...

Jan 11, 2024

CAMPBELL HILL – Marilyn Bernice Luehr, age 96, entered the presence of the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Marilyn was born in Percy, IL, on Tuesday, January 3, 1928, to Inez E. (Brown) and Chester Higgerson. When she was a little girl, her job was to set the dynamite every Sunday at the family coal mine,...

Jan 11, 2024

CAMPBELL HILL – Terie Sue "T-Brew" Brewer, 70, of Campbell Hill, took her last breath Thursday January 11, 2024, as the result of a car accident.

Terie was born April 10, 1953, in Murphysboro, IL to Floyd Dean and Elnora Mae Cox. After graduating high school at Elverado HS in 1971, she began her journey to becoming...

Jan 6, 2024

STEELEVILLE – David Eugene Zimmer, 55, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

David was born on November 12, 1968, in Chester, IL, the son of Roger P. and Elizabeth Sue (Davis) Zimmer. David was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL, and the Steeleville Boy Scout's Troop.

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Jan 6, 2024

STEELEVILLE – Edgar "Ed" Oswald Haertling Jr, 88, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.

Edgar was born on December 15, 1935, in Perry County, MO, the son of Edgar and Hertha (Ruehling) Haertling. He married Marilyn Kay Thies on October 8, 1961, at Peace Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL. She preceded...

Dec 31, 2023

DUQUOIN – Delbert Koen, 75, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.

Delbert was born on April 20, 1948, in Christopher, IL, the son of Lester and Neva (Wynn) Koen. He married Carolyn J. Gramenz on April 19, 1996, in Steeleville, IL. Delbert was retired from World Color Press, Sparta, IL. He...

Dec 31, 2023

SPARTA – Roger R. Hamilton, 88, of Sparta, passed away at 1:57 am, Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, Illinois.

Roger was born in Sparta, Illinois, on January 5, 1935, the son of William J. and Florence Reid Hamilton. He married Marilyn Jane Darrough on June 21, 1958 in Grandcote Reformed Presbyterian...

Dec 27, 2023

CAMPBELL HILL – Melody Goetting Wittenborn, 63, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.

Melody was born on May 19, 1960, in Marion, IL, the daughter of Gene and June (Fuhrhop) Goetting. She married Denis Dale Wittenborn on September 22, 1979, in Steeleville, IL. He preceded her in death on...

Dec 24, 2023

CAMPBELL HILL – Arvel L. Froemling, 87, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his home. Arvel got his Christmas wish to spend Christmas with his beloved wife of 65 years.

Arvel was born on February 12, 1936, in Ava, IL, the son of Herman and Laura (Casten) Froemling. He married Barbara Ellen Reeder on August 31,...

Dec 22, 2023

PERCY – Jeri S. Williams, 60, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois.

Jeri was born on November 29, 1963, in Las Vegas, NV, the daughter of Kenneth R. and Bonita (Stork) Jacoby. Jeri was a homemaker and was of the Catholic faith. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and...

Dec 20, 2023

CHESTER – Willa Sue Dickerson, 79, of Chester, Illinois, passed away on December 20, 2023, at home, after fighting a long, hard battle with cancer.

Willa Sue was born on June 11, 1944, in Green Forest, Arkansas, the daughter of Dyra and Lula Jane Clevenger Jones. She married Omen Dickerson on February 15, 1974.

Willa...

Dec 15, 2023

WILLISVILLE - Jackie Dean Griffiths, born to Simpson and Majorie Griffiths on December 13th, 1936 in Willisville, IL. He died on December 15th, 2023 in Coulterville. He was preceded in death by both parents, one sister, Rose and one brother, Russell. He is survived by his youngest sister, Katherine Ehlers of Campbell Hill, IL. His wife of 67 years,...

Dec 14, 2023

CAMPBELL HILL– William J. Joost, 63, formally of Campbell Hill, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, Missouri.

William was born on December 22, 1959, the son of Adolph and Lucille C. (Alms) Joost. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill, IL.

William is survived by...