Obituary Listing

Nov 28, 2021

SMITHTON – Ruby Renner, 88, of Smithton, formerly of Coulterville, Illinois, passed away at 12:34 am, Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.

Ruby was born in Jacob, Illinois, on July 21, 1933, the daughter of William R. and Cora M. Hornbostel Guetersloh.  She married William Renner on August 27, 1954, at Christ Lutheran Church...

Nov 27, 2021

AVA – Donna Watts, 73, of Ava, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at her home in Ava, Illinois.

Donna was born January 6, 1948, in Bell, CA, to Donald C. and Betty M. Smith Ward. Donna was a Veteran of the Marine Corps, having served during the Vietnam Conflict. She was retired from Building Services at...

Nov 24, 2021

STEELEVILLE – Alice L. Knop, 74, of Steeleville, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at her home.

Alice was born July 28, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, to Harry and Arlene Glenn Picker. She married Darrell Kraus on February 25, 1967, in Steeleville, IL, he preceded her in death on January 2, 1978. Alice then married...

Nov 23, 2021

SPARTA – Thomas L. McIntosh, 80, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at John Cochran VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.

Thomas was born September 12, 1941, in West Frankfort, IL, to Aston "Bud" and Fairy Dare McIntosh. He married Gayla O'Neal on July 3, 1965, in Wood River, IL. Gayla preceded him in death...

Nov 21, 2021

AVA – Betty R. Claussen, 90, of Ava, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at her home in Ava, IL.

Betty was born October 17, 1931, in Raddle, IL, to Robert Roscoe and Myrtle Pearl Glodo Morgan Brown. She married Wayne Thompson Claussen on August 29, 1947, in Murphysboro, IL, he preceded her in death on September...

Nov 19, 2021

PERCY – Kevin L. Vickery, 58, of Percy, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at his home in Percy, IL.

Kevin was born August 18, 1962, in Sparta, IL, to John W. and Lula N. Hipps Vickery. Kevin was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was of the Baptist faith and was a truck driver.

Nov 17, 2021

CAMPBELL HILL – Abel James Jaimet, 11 months, of Campbell Hill, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Abel James was born December 5, 2020, in Carbondale, IL, to Phillip Jaimet and Carissa Deal.

Abel James is survived by his parents, siblings: Gavin Hemmings, Carson Jaimet, Taylor Deal, Andrian Jaimet; grandparents: Ken Foote, Lela Foote, Donnie...

Nov 13, 2021

AVA – Kent L. Holliday, 92, of Ava, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at home in Ava.

Kent was born in Ava, on February 19, 1929, the son of Edward I. and Cassie Bagley Holliday.  He married D. Roberta Bilderback on July 15, 1950 at Murphysboro.  She preceded him in death on June 27, 1973. ...

Nov 11, 2021

CARBONDALE – Joshua David Brunaugh, 48, of Carbondale, IL, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at his home.

Joshua was born May 13, 1973, in Carbondale, IL, to David and Kathy Snodgrass Brunaugh. He was a Senior Design Manager at Oracle Corporation and a member of Murdale Baptist Church, Carbondale, IL.

Joshua is survived by...

Nov 11, 2021

SPARTA - James Edward Pierce, 88, of Sparta, passed away November 11, 2021, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.

James was born February 13, 1933, in Sparta to Roy and Rose Pierce. He married Lottie Mae Volker on September 30, 1955, in Sparta. She survives. James worked at Spartan Printing in the Bindery Department for 36 years....

Nov 11, 2021

STEELEVILLE – Steven M. Bradley, 66, of Steeleville, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at his home.

Steven was born January 9, 1955, in Chester, IL, to Max W. and Evelyn Huffine Bradley. Steven was a retired Assistant Warden from Graham Correctional Center and a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL, the Steeleville Eagles, Steeleville,...

Nov 5, 2021

PERCY – Bernice S. Stromeyer, 95, of Percy, passed away at 9:00 am, Friday, November 5, 2021, at Coulterville Care Center in Coulterville.

Bernice was born in Percy, Illinois, on May 15, 1926, the daughter of Arnold and Alwine Meirhoff Ohlau.  She married Norman Stromeyer on July 28, 1946 at Wine Hill.  He preceded her in death...

Oct 27, 2021

MURPHYSBORO – H. Marie Williamson, 95, of Murphysboro, IL, formerly of Ava, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Century Assisted Living, Carbondale, IL.

Marie was born February 14, 1926, in Ava, IL, to Ralph H. and Helen M. (Ditzler) Garver. She married Ray L. Williamson, on October 20, 1946, in Ava, IL. Ray preceded her...

Oct 24, 2021

STEELEVILLE – Mary Ann Lyons, 79, of Steeleville, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, in Steeleville, IL.

Mary Ann was born June 23, 1942, in Carrollton, Georgia, to Richard and Sara L. Granger Cole.  She married James R. Lyons on November 28, 1959, in Carrollton, GA.  James preceded her in death on January 3, 1994. Mary Ann...

Oct 23, 2021

HERRIN – Karen R. Bryant, 54, of Herrin, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Karen was born April 26, 1967, in Sparta, IL, to Terrell Kempfer and Lavada Neighbors.  Karen attended Ava Missionary Baptist Church, Ava, IL.  She loved to spend time with her grandchildren, riding motorcycles, and the APA Pool League.

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Oct 23, 2021

SPARTA – Lee H. Rainey, 92, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, IL.

Lee was born October 15, 1929, in Winkle, IL, to Freeman Lee and Edith Wiley. He married Billie A. Haier in Chester, IL, she preceded Lee in death on August 20, 1991. Lee was a Veteran...

Oct 22, 2021

PINCKNEYVILLE - William M. "Bill" Linders, 58, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 8:26 a.m. on Friday , October 22 , 2021 at Evelyn's House in Creve Couer, MO.

Bill was born in Pamona, California on April 9, 1963, the son of Charles and Alberta Jennings Linders. He married Wendetta "Wende" Shaw on August 24, 1991 in Percy,...

Oct 22, 2021

CUTLER – Jerry E. Briley, 78, of Cutler, passed away at 12:48 pm, Friday, October 22, 2021, at DuQuoin Nursing and Rehab Center, DuQuoin, Illinois.

Jerry was born in Boone Terre, Missouri, on April 28, 1943, the son of Henry and Della LaBrot Briley.  He married Patsy Smith at Bunkurn Baptist Church, Washington Park, Illinois, on July...

Oct 21, 2021

AVA – Shawn M. Yankey, 44, of Ava, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, in Sparta, Illinois.

Shawn was born March 7, 1977, in Chester, IL, to Ricky Ray and Judy Lynn Bible Yankey. He married Rachel B. Carter on September 22, 2001, in Murphysboro, IL. Shawn was of the Baptist faith.

Shawn is survived...

Oct 21, 2021

CHESTER – Delores E. Eggemeyer, 91, of Chester, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, IL.

Delores was born February 2, 1930, in Chester, IL, to Walter and Dora Smith. She married Fritz Eggemeyer on April 21, 1951, in Chester, IL. Delores was a homemaker and a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Steeleville,...