Obituary Listing

Sep 2, 2023

FREEMAN SPUR – Alma Ruth Patterson, 98, of Freeman Spur, Illinois (formerly of DuQuoin), passed away at 3:40pm, Saturday, September 2, 2023 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Ruth was born in Cutler, Illinois, on November 28, 1924, the daughter of Luther and Mary Edith Turner. She married Willard Patterson on July 4, 1942 and they...

Sep 1, 2023

STEELEVILLE - Sondra "Sonnie" Fae Mahnken, 66, of Steeleville, Illinois, returned to her Heavenly Father on Friday, September 1st, 2023.

Sondra was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on June 15, 1957, to A.C. and Margaret "Peggy" McLaughlin along with her twin Ron. She married Dennis Mahnken of Steeleville on August 23, 1980, and together they operated a dairy...

Sep 1, 2023

STEELEVILLE – Dorothy F. Seemann, 87, of Perryville, MO, formerly of Steeleville, IL, passed away at 2:43 am, Friday, September 1, 2023, at Independence Care Center in Perryville, MO.

Dorothy was born in Chester, Illinois, on April 22, 1936, the daughter of Martin and Dora Hartmann Rurode. She married Harold Seemann on June 8, 1957, at St....

Aug 23, 2023

CHESTER – Vernon A. Gielow, 87, of Chester, formerly of Pinckneyville, passed away at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.

Vernon was born on September 17, 1935, in Steeleville, Illinois, the son of Albert and Ella Rinne Gielow.  He married Vivian Kipp on September 29, 1956 at St. John's Lutheran Church,...

Aug 20, 2023

GORHAM – Beverly Taylor, 84, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at her home in Gorham, IL

Beverly was born on December 14, 1938, in Mason, IL, the daughter of Leo and Dorothy Edwards. She married Robert Taylor on March 6, 1982, in Gorham, IL. Beverly was an         over-the-road truck driver for Gilster Mary Lee. She...

Aug 16, 2023

CAMPBELL HILL – George P. Miller, 87, of Campbell Hill, passed away at 8:45 pm, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Chester.

George was born in Jones Ridge, Illinois, on October 28, 1935, the son of George L. and Ruth Mock Miller. He married Anita Brockmeyer on February 13, 1960 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Wine...

Aug 12, 2023

CHESTER – Ruby F. Nagel, 96, formerly of Campbell Hill, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, IL.

Ruby was born on November 12, 1926, in Jones Ridge, IL, the daughter of Emil and Dina (Brelje) Dierks. She married Austin (Fritz) Carter on February 25, 1949, in Campbell Hill, IL. He...

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...