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Joseph "Joe" "Bob" Durbin

Joseph "Joe" "Bob" Durbin

Aug 4, 2022

MURPHYSBORO – Joseph "Joe" "Bob" Durbin, 86, of Murphysboro, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at home.

Joseph was born in Carter Creek, Missouri, on February 3, 1936, the son of Elijah Edward and Ruth Schear Durbin.  He married Helen Joan Warren on July 9, 1956 in Missouri.  Joseph retired from Caterpillar after 37 ¾ years. ...

Roger W. Mcnalley

Roger W. Mcnalley

Aug 3, 2022

WATERLOO – Roger W. McNalley, 77, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away at 12:49 pm, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the Evelyn House in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

Roger was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 30, 1944, the son of John and Daisey Barnes McNalley.  He married Shirley J. Guebert on May 16, 1970, at Peace Lutheran Church,...

Ronald Edward Gaetz

Ronald Edward Gaetz

Aug 2, 2022

CUTLER – Ronald Edward Gaetz, 82, of Cutler, passed away at 10:08 pm, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois.

Ronald was born in Cutler, Illinois, on June 30, 1940, the son of Earl and Thela (Toots) Rednour Gaetz.  He married Bonnie Ellenberg on December 12, 1956, in Corinth, MS.  Ronald was a...

Heather D. Ferguson

Heather D. Ferguson

Jul 26, 2022

MURPHYSBORO – Heather D. Ferguson, of Murphysboro, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at her home in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Heather was born January 6, 1984, in Murphysboro, IL, to Edward D. and Robin L. (Garver) Taylor. Heather was a Health Information Director for Barnes Jewish Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She was a member of the...

Gloria Jean Caby

Gloria Jean Caby

Jul 25, 2022

CUTLER – Gloria Jean Caby, 81, of Cutler, IL, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at her son's home in Steeleville, Illinois.

Gloria was born July 27, 1940, in Pinckneyville, IL, to Van K. and Hilda Mae Caby. Gloria was a member of Cutler Pentecostal Church and worked for MCA (Decca) Records from late 1970's to 1980,...

Ramona Jeannine Gale

Ramona Jeannine Gale

Jul 20, 2022

AVA – Ramona Jeannine Gale, 93, of Ava, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at her home in Ava, Illinois.

Jeannine was born October 19, 1928, in Campbell Hill, IL, to Albert and Mathilda (Ehlers) Goetting. She married Billy E. Gale on February 15, 1947, in Ava, IL, he preceded her in death on July 29,...

Nina M. Henson

Nina M. Henson

Jul 16, 2022

AVA – Nina M. Henson, 67, of Ava, IL, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her home in Ava, Illinois.

Nina was born November 24, 1954, in Chester, IL, to Truman and Vivian (Turner) Brawley. Nina worked in Home Health Care and was of Pentecostal faith.

Nina is survived by her son, Terry (Joy)...

Wahnetta P. Lakeman

Wahnetta P. Lakeman

Jul 10, 2022

STEELEVILLE – Wahnetta P. Lakeman, 103, of Steeleville, IL, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, 11:55 AM, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.

Wahnetta was born June 17, 1919, in Royalton, IL, to James Cleveland and Emma Cora Lee (Johnson) Mitchell. She married Arthur C. Lakeman on September 3, 1949, in Bremen, IL. He preceded her in...

Wendell Gene "Shorty" Coleman

Wendell Gene "Shorty" Coleman

Jul 10, 2022

PERCY – Wendell Gene "Shorty" Coleman of Percy, Illinois, passed away on July 10, 2022, at the age of 95. Gene was born on October 1, 1926, to Griff and Pearl (Walker) Colman, in Sunfield, Illinois. He married Doris K. Woll on October 3, 1944, in Percy, IL, she preceded him in death on March 12, 2010. Also preceded...

Rodger "Big Rog" Arthur Guebert Sr.

Rodger "Big Rog" Arthur Guebert Sr.

Jul 9, 2022

CHESTER – Rodger Arthur Guebert Sr. "Big Rog," age 81, of Percy, IL, passed away at 12:02 AM, Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Chester, IL.

He was born June 13, 1941, in Percy to Edward and Minnie (Fastenau) Guebert. Rodger was united in marriage to Janis Jaskowiak on July 1, 1967, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Randall Alan Caby

Randall Alan Caby

Jul 6, 2022

CAMPBELL HILL – Randall A. (Randy) Caby, 70, of Campbell Hill, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Randy was born January 22, 1952, in Granite City, IL, to Jack and Regina (Zotti) Caby. He married Debra K. Mayer on October 14, 1979, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL....

Beverly K. Edgar

Beverly K. Edgar

Jul 6, 2022

SPARTA – Beverly K. Edgar, 82, of Sparta, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois.

Beverly was born November 19, 1939, in Hanna City, IL, to William and Kathleen (Anderson) Brooks. She married Ralph D. Edgar on January 8, 1999, in Chester, IL. He preceded her in death on October 20,...

David L. Boles

David L. Boles

Jul 5, 2022

STEELEVILLE – David L. Boles, 85, of Steeleville, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Green Tree Assisted Living, Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

David was born February 4, 1937, in Centralia, IL. He married Celia Morss on July 14, 1956, in Mt. Vernon, IL. She preceded him in death on July 15, 2015. David was retired. He...

Norma Jeffers

Norma Jeffers

Jul 3, 2022

STEELEVILLE – Norma Jeffers, 89, of Steeleville, IL, passed away Sunday, July 03, 2022, at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL.

Norma was born April 26, 1933, in Harrisburg, MO, to John H. and Roxie (Atkins) Lloyd. She married Robert L. Jeffers on August 8, 1950, in Marissa, IL. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2010....

June Marie Kiehna Debernardi

June Marie Kiehna Debernardi

Jul 1, 2022

June Marie Kiehna DeBernardi

June 3, 1934 – July 1, 2022

Age 88 of Montgomery County, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton.  June was born in Randolph County, Illinois graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Education, completed a first Master's Degree from Miami University, Oxford Ohio...

William Adolph Becker

William Adolph Becker

Jun 25, 2022

RED BUD – William Adolph Becker, 78, of Red Bud, passed away at 1:01 pm, Saturday, June 25, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois.

William was born in St. Louis, MO, on May 5, 1944, the son of Hugh Edward and Alma V. Marshall Becker.  He married Diane K. Martin on July 25, 1964 at...

Eileen R. Taylor Clements

Eileen R. Taylor Clements

Jun 23, 2022

STEELEVILLE – Eileen R. Taylor Clements, 87, of Steeleville, IL, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, IL.

Eileen was born April 3, 1935, in Cutler, IL, to Charles and Lena (Gerberding) Schlimme. She married Cecil Taylor, Jr, on April 30, 1955, in Steeleville, IL, he preceded her in death on January...

Jonah Joseph Wickwire

Jonah Joseph Wickwire

Jun 20, 2022

STEELEVILLE – Jonah Joseph Wickwire, of Steeleville, IL, passed away at 8:08 am, Monday, June 20, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL.

Jonah was born June 20, 2022, in Carbondale, IL, to Joseph and Julie Lynn (Vallett) Wickwire. He was a member of Holt's Prairie Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL.

Jonah is survived by his parents,...

Leonarda J. Draper

Leonarda J. Draper

Jun 16, 2022

MURPHYSBORO – Leonarda J. Draper, 98, of Murphysboro, IL, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Manor Court, Carbondale, IL.

Leonarda was born December 8, 1923, in East St. Louis, IL, to Leonard and Josephine (Husky) Johnson. She married Floyd L. Draper on August 12, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL. He preceded her in death on...

Willard R. Bockhorn

Willard R. Bockhorn

Jun 11, 2022

SPARTA – Willard R. Bockhorn, 90, of Sparta, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Willard was born in Blair, Illinois, on January 20, 1932, the son of Ernest and Martha Hogrefe Bockhorn.  He married Lavern Brockmeyer on April 28, 1956, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wine Hill, Illinois.  Willard...

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