Obituary Listing

Aug 10, 2023

AVA – Wilford E. Cheatham, 77, of Ava, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at his home.

Wilford was born in Ava, Illinois, on August 4, 1946, the son of Ezra and Helen Harrouff Cheatham. Wilford was a Veteran of the Illinois National Guard, during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Operators Local #318,...

Aug 7, 2023

STEELEVILLE – Melba J. Ruebke, 85, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Independence Care Center in Perryville, MO.

Melba was born on September 9, 1937, the daughter of Roscow and Veda (Donjon) Benline, in Prairie DuRocher, IL. She married Edward Ruebke on February 11, 1956, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Bremen. He preceded her in...

Aug 2, 2023

Dorothy Gordon, age 101, passed away on August 2, 2023. She was born to Henry and Clara Salger, nee Goetting, on May 28, 1922, in Willisville, Illinois. She married Russell Gordon on January 19, 1941, in Perryville, MO. They raised their family in Ava, Illinois. Her husband preceded her in death. Dorothy worked as the head cook for Trico...

Jul 31, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Geraldine Elizabeth Dillow, 91, of Murphysboro, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Manor Court in Carbondale.

Geraldine was born in Jacob, Illinois, on April 28, 1932, the daughter of Albert and Mamie Butler Gale. She married D. Leon Dillow on October 19, 1957 in Millcreek, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March...

Jul 29, 2023

VALIER – Harlan W. Jones, 80, of Valier, passed away at 7:45 pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin.

Harlan was born in Pinckneyville, Illinois, on September 13, 1942, the son of Winford and Ruth Bigham Jones. He married Phyllis Rednour on January 27, 1962. Harlan was a retired Small Business Owner.  ...

Jul 27, 2023

STEELEVILLE – Edward "Mike" Draves, 68, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Three Springs Lodge in Chester, IL.

Mike was born on September 18, 1954, the son of Edward D. and Mary (Mansker) Draves. He married Ruth Kipp on May 17, 1980, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois. Mike retired from Gilster Mary...

Jul 27, 2023

MARION - Cody Eugene Banks, 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday July 27, 2023 at 3:15 am at his sister's residence in Marion, Illinois.

Cody was saved and baptized over a year ago and fully giving his life to Jesus.

He was born May 6,1962 in Vallejo, California the son...

Jul 26, 2023

STEELEVILLE – Darlene B. Mayer, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.

Darlene was born on July 27, 1930, the daughter of Martin and Hilda (Weaver) Brockmeyer. She married Herman W. Mayer on January 26, 1952, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Wine Hill, in Steeleville, Illinois. He preceded her death...

Jul 25, 2023

PERCY – Matthew A. Henson, 39, of Percy, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Matthew was born in Carbondale, Illinois, on March 23, 1984, the son of Richard and Peggy Miesner Henson. He was a veteran of the United States Marines, and retired after 21 years of service....

Jul 23, 2023

WILLISVILLE – Rolla "Dean" Stoffel, 95, of Willisville, passed away at 12:35 pm, Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare, DuQuoin, Illinois.

Rolla "Dean" was born in Ava, Illinois, on June 23, 1928, the son of Rolla B. and J. Irene Benson Stoffel. He married Florence M. Hornbostel on August 9, 1951, at Immanuel Lutheran...

Jul 20, 2023

SPARTA – Betty D. Buckner, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, IL.

Betty was born on March 25, 1940, the daughter of Jesse and Phenabelle (Casteel) Ballard. She married Clifton Buckner on June 9, 1962, in Elkville, IL. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2007. Betty was...

Jul 19, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Michael W. "Hunker" Herron, 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare, DuQuoin, IL.

Michael was born on January 18, 1951, the son of Ralph and Catherine (Hagen) Herron. He married Virginia Smith on October 2, 1992, in Jackson County, IL. Michael was a retired janitor for Murphysboro School District...

Jul 10, 2023

PERCY – Maria Hernandez Juanrez, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at her home in Sparta, IL. Maria was born on May 22, 2023, the daughter of Patrocinio and Silvia Rosa Juarez Perez.

Maria is survived by her parents, Patrocinio and Silvia, and her brothers: Felipe and Jacobo.

Prayer services will be held on...

Jul 9, 2023

STEELEVILLE – Donald E. Brawley, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Donald was born on August 27, 1937, the son of Thorlton and Bessie (Patterson) Brawley. He married Myrna Clifton on August 9, 1957, in Sparta, Illinois. Donald was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was retired...

Jul 8, 2023

CHESTER – Debra Lynn Dudenbostel, 57, passed away on July 8, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Debra was born on August 15, 1965 in Chester, Illinois, the daughter of Randol and Barbara (Guthman) Johnson.  She married, Randy Dudenbostel on December 15, 1990 at the First Presbyterian Church in Chester, Illinois.

She was...

Jul 2, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Edwin L. McLaughlin, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his home in Murphysboro, IL.

Edwin was born on January 26, 1941, the son of Howard T. and Dorothy (Vorn Holt) McLaughlin. He married Jane Conklen on July 6, 1963, in New Holland, IL. Edwin earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the...

Jul 1, 2023

STEELEVILLE – Charles Richard Engelhardt, 90, died on July 1, 2023, at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home in Chester, IL.

Throughout his life, he was a study in determination and durability. Charles was afflicted by Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder and had difficulty breathing in his final years but continued to bounce back after several trips...

Jun 20, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Euba Mae Crane, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her home in Murphysboro, IL.

Euba was born on October 2, 1951, the daughter of Austin Floyd and Rachel Juanita (Robinson) Johnson. She married Walter Crane on March 26, 1971, in Murphysboro, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2020. Euba...

Jun 20, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Kendra Broadway, 26, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her home in Murphysboro, IL.

Kendra was born on April 16, 1997, the daughter of Nathan Heape and Stacy Broadway. Kendra was a homemaker and a member of New Life Tabernacle, Murphysboro, IL.

Kendra is survived by her sons: Jase Rickett and...

Jun 18, 2023

JACOB – Ruth Marie Vogel, 96, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Independence Care Center, Perryville, MO.

Ruth was born on September 2, 1926, the daughter of Fred and Marie (Zerbst) Rathjen. She married Charles Frederick Vogel on February 16, 1946, at Christ Lutheran Church, Jacob, IL. He preceded her in death on September 11,...