Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 13, 2023

CUTLER - Thomas (Tommy) Dean Ellenberg of Cutler Il, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, into God's graces after a massive heart attack.  Tommy was born on September 30, 1956. He was 67 years old. Tommy was predeceased by his parents Howard and Lucielle Ellenberg, and siblings Janet Louise, Larry Dale, David Lee, Donna Lou, Judith Ann, and...

Dec 13, 2023

AVA – Brent W. Rodgers, 57, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his home in Ava, Illinois.

Brent was born on July 15, 1966, in Greenville, KY, the son of David and Mary Ann (Roberts) Rodgers. He was a forklift operator for Gilster Mary Lee Corporation, Steeleville, IL.

Brent is survived by his...

Dec 10, 2023

TILDEN – Ethel Rose Duncan, age 92, of Tilden, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 8:10 pm, surrounded by her family.

Rose was born on January 7, 1931, in Cypress, IL, the daughter of Charles J. and Lillian (Laird) Burnett. She married Rev. Jesse Duncan on March 21, 1953,...

Dec 5, 2023

CHESTER – Gerald "Ozzie" Baughman, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his home in Chester, Illinois.

Gerald was born on August 21, 1944, in Chester, IL, the son of Lawrence and Florence (Haacke) Baughman. He married Linda Stortz on July 22, 2005, in Chester, IL. Gerald was retired from Chester Mental Health and was...

Dec 4, 2023

AVA – Skylar LeeAnn Musselman, 30, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at her home in Ava, Illinois.

Skylar was born on January 5, 1993, in Sparta, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Toy Ann (Griffin) McClaine. She married Nathan Musselman on October 6, 2018, in DuQuoin, IL. Skylar was a Bus Aide for Trico School...

Dec 3, 2023

STEELEVILLE - George A. Salger, 88, of Steeleville passed away at 1:22 am, Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Memorial Hospital in Chester.

George was born on September 21, 1935, in Campbell Hill, Illinois, the son of Arnold and Anna Higgerson Salger.. He married Erna May Mayer on September 21, 1963, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Campbell...

Dec 2, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Jeffrey M. Brown, 60, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his home in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Jeff was born on August 15, 1963, in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Jackie D. and Barbara J. (Turk) Brown. He married Suzanne M. Underwood on July 27, 1985, at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Murphysboro, IL. Jeff was...

Nov 20, 2023

WILLISVILLE – Jesse D. King, 64, of Willisville, IL, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home in Willisville, IL.

Jesse was born on July 18, 1959, in Decatur, IL, the son of Edward and Wilma (Weisel) King. He married Dianna Luthy on August 28, 1999, in Cutler, IL. Jesse was a U.S. Army Veteran...