Obituary Listing

Oct 28, 2025

MURPHYSBORO – Paul Bitner, age 85, passed away at 1:10 am, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home with his family at his side.

Paul was born March 2, 1940, to Arthur and Gladys (Imhoff) Bitner. He married Arlene Oetjen on November 17, 1962, in Murphysboro, IL, and she survives. Paul was a Veteran of the U.S....

Oct 28, 2025

CAMPBELL HILL – Barbara R. Priebe, 86, of Campbell Hill, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Friendship Manor Health Care, Nashville, Illinois.

Barbara was born April 14, 1939, in Campbell Hill, IL to Arthur and Ruth (Knop) Priebe. Barbara was retired from Sparta Light Metals, Sparta, IL, and was a member of St. John's...

Oct 27, 2025

STEELEVILLE – Sharon Gremmels, 81, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Addington Place, Sparta, IL.

Sharon was born August 21, 1944, in Murphysboro, IL to Edward H. and Marian (Boehm) Koeneman. She married Paul W. Gremmels in Bremen, IL, on August 29, 1964. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2011....

Oct 25, 2025

CHESTER – Tammy F. Light, 55, of Chester, passed away 1:18 am, Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, Illinois.

Tammy was born in Red Bud, Illinois, on August 17, 1970, the daughter of Norman, Sr. and Virginia Dickerson Light. She worked in housekeeping at Memorial Hospital, Chester. Tammy loved to read and loved Photography....

Oct 24, 2025

CAMPBELL HILL – Frieda Darlene Misselhorn, 89, of Campbell Hill, IL, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at her home.

Darlene was born on November 27, 1935, in Percy, IL to Fred and Frieda (Poenitski) Willis. She married Clarence L. Misselhorn on August 28, 1952, in Hernando, MS. He preceded her in death on November 4,...

Oct 24, 2025

Deborah Ann Hatley ,57, of Jacob, passed away on October 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born on September 8, 1968, to Carol Collins (Bilderback) and Bill "Gene" Collins. She was lovingly raised by her mother Carol and father Lawrence "Larry" Schroeder.

On June 6, 1987, Debbie married her high school sweetheart,...

Oct 13, 2025

David Harold Roedersheimer Jr., 60 years old, was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, but spent most of his life in Rockport,Texas.

A hardworking man with a humble soul, David built his life with his hands and his heart - from the open road as a truck driver to crafting wood as a skilled carpenter. He also...

Oct 12, 2025

WILLISVILLE– Cleon R. Kempfer, Sr, 79, of Willisville, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home in Willisville, Illinois.

Mr. Kempfer wishes were for Cremation, and a private service will follow at a later date. Memorials may be given to a Love Fund for the Family and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O....

Oct 12, 2025

Murphysboro, Illinois – Joyce Weston, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1938, to Estel and Marie Overall. She shared an especially deep bond with her twin sister, Janice Mathews, who preceded her in death, along with her sister Peggy Harbin and brother Jackie Overall.

Joyce...

Oct 11, 2025

WILLISVILLE – Allen "Allie" Thies, 74, of Willisville, passed away at home on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Allen was born in Murphysboro, IL, on April 3, 1951, the son of Melvin and Irene Hoops Thies. He married Carolyn Rice on October 20, 1973 in Willisville, Illinois. He was retired from Spartan Printing and Gilster Mary Lee. He...

Oct 11, 2025

Eddy R. Moore, 91, at rest October 11, 2025.  Beloved husband of the late Virginia Lee Moore (nee Harbison) for 57 loving years.  Loving father of Cynthia Lynn Moore and Caryn (Frank) DiBenedetto.  Cherished grandfather of Frank (Joanna) DiBenedetto and Anthony DiBenedetto.  Dear brother of Dempsey Moore and Ruth Jaworowski.  Fond uncle of many.  Eddy was a longtime member...

Oct 10, 2025

CUTLER – Bonnie Sue Gaetz, 86, of Culter, IL, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Union Care Center, Union, Missouri.

Bonnie was born on July 10, 1939, in Cutler, IL to Howard A. and Lucille (Jones) Ellenberg. She married Ronald E. Gaetz on December 12, 1956, in Corinth, MS. He preceded her in death on...

Oct 8, 2025

Kennesaw, Georgia – Christopher William Triphahn, 37, formerly of Sparta, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his home in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Christopher was born March 1, 1988, at Barksdale AFB, LA, to Jeffrey and Bobbi Jo (Lueth) Triphahn. Christopher was a Senior Aeronautical Engineer for Lockheed Martin, Marietta, GA. He graduated from Sparta High...

Oct 8, 2025

STEELEVILLE – David A. Lappe, Sr., 86, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his home in Steeleville, Illinois.

David was born on January 16, 1939, in Breese, IL, to John and Helen (Brewer) Lappe. He married Betty A. Hornbostel on April 27, 1957, at Immanuel Lutheran Church - Westpoint. She preceded him...

Oct 7, 2025

STEELEVILLE – Dorothy Marie Wilson, 97, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL.

Dorothy was born on January 31, 1928, in Chester, IL to Albert and Marie (Heinks) Reimer. She married Melvin Wilson on June 14, 1947, at the Methodist Church, Chester, IL. He preceded her in death...

Oct 4, 2025

GORHAM – Margaret Louise Butler, 88, of Gorham, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL.

Margaret was born September 19, 1937, in Jackson County, IL to Walter F. and Amanda (Beckman) Fromme. She married Urban L. Butler on June 28, 1958, in Raddle, IL. He preceded her in death on April...

Oct 1, 2025

AVA – Terry Eugene Wilson, 72, of Ava, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at his home in Ava.

Terry was born in Birch Tree, Missouri, on May 14, 1953, the son of Eugene and Erma Wilson. He married Sue Ann Stewart on May 2, 1976, in Murphysboro, IL, and she preceded him in death in...

Sep 30, 2025

JACKSON – Betty Bradley, 91, of Jackson, Mo, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, her home.

Betty was born August 23,1934, in Baldwin City, KS, to Vernon and Betty (Heiskell) Coxen. She married Byron Bradley on September 26, 1959, at First Methodist Church, Reno, NV. Betty was a Bookkeeper.

Betty is survived by her...

Sep 27, 2025

AVA – Lou Gary Stout, 82, of Ava, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at his home in Ava, Illinois.

Gary was born on July 10, 1943, in Percy, IL to William and Leona (Mathis) Stout. He married Judy Lipe on January 10, 1960, in Carbondale, IL. She preceded him in death on April 24,...

Sep 27, 2025

CUTLER – Victoria "Vicki" Jones, 73, of Cutler, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Touchette Regional Hospital, Cahokia Heights, Illinois.

Vicki was born November 28, 1951, in Red Bud, IL to Irwin and Iva (Faverty) Brockmeyer. She married Danny Jones on March 9, 1973, in Steeleville, IL. Vicki was a retired Beautician and an...