Catherine "Katie" S. Rieckenberg
Jan 16, 2022
STEELEVILLE – Catherine "Katie" Rieckenberg, 85, of Steeleville, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Cedar Hurst Assisted Living, Sparta, IL.
Katie was born April 23, 1936, in Percy, IL, to William and Edna Meyerhoff Rabe. She married Ardell Rieckenberg on July 8, 1955, at Peace Lutheran Church, Steeleville. Katie was retired from the Research and Development...
Merle E. Miller
Jan 15, 2022
CAMPBELL HILL – Merle E. Miller, 80, of Campbell Hill, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at VA Medical Center, Marion, IL.
Merle was born July 12, 1941, in Coulterville, IL, to Frank and Florence Holmes Miller. He married Martha McCrary Keller on December 12, 1985, in Perryville, MO. Martha preceded Merle in death on October 8,...
Rose Renee Kranawetter
Jan 13, 2022
JACOB – Rose Renee Kranawetter, 65, of Jacob, passed away at 4:56 pm, Thursday, January 13, 2022, at home.
Rose Renee was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on April 24, 1956, the daughter of John and Rose Johnson Nelson. She married Lloyd Kranawetter on June 15, 1974, at Christ Lutheran Church, Jacob. She was retired from the Jackson...
Steve L. Waltemate
Jan 10, 2022
SPARTA – Steve L. Waltemate, Sr, 57, of Sparta, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home in Sparta, Illinois.
Steve was born January 16, 1964, in Eldorado, IL, to Willard and Beulah Durham Waltemate. Steve was a mechanic at various auto shops and was of the Lutheran Faith. He enjoyed car racing, watching NHRA, car...
David A. Nicholson
Jan 8, 2022
SPARTA – David A. Nicholson, 81, of Sparta, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, Illinois.
David was born in Millisburg, Indiana, on July 19, 1940, the son of Clarence A. and Clata Taylor Nicholson. He married Margaret Bergfeld Willingham on June 23, 1984 in Sparta, Illinois. He was a retired Superintendent...
Clifford P. Schremp
Jan 5, 2022
STEELEVILLE – Clifford P. Schremp, 83, of Steeleville, passed away at his home, Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Cliff was born in Perryville, MO, October 31, 1938, and was raised by his aunt and uncle. He married Alberta E. Braun, May 19, 1962. She survives. Cliff was a hard-working man who loved hunting, fishing, and talking with family...
Dale L. Bryant
Jan 5, 2022
MURPHYSBORO – Dale L. Bryant, 56, of Murphysboro, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was born December 6, 1966, in Joliet, IL, to William Earl and Carol M. Sandusky Bryant.
Dale is survived by his son Dale James "DJ" Bryant of Marion, IL, daughter, Rachel Lee Bryant of Murphysboro, IL, grandchildren, Micha and Camille, mother, Carol...
Dale L. Krack
Jan 4, 2022
GOREVILLE – Dale Louis Krack, age 50, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Franklin County Hospital in Benton, Illinois.
Dale was born on January 22, 1971, in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Joseph Krack and Karen (Muench) Wilson. He married the love of his life, Alison Ann Gerberding on May 6,...
Vivian Mccrary
Jan 1, 2022
STEELEVILLE – Vivian McCrary, 89, of Steeleville, passed away at 11:35 am, Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, Illinois.
Vivian was born in Ava, Illinois, on June 12, 1932, the daughter of Ralph and Nora Kenner Melville. She married Valley V. McCrary on August 15, 1948, in Willisville. He preceded her in death on...
Robert W. Zierenberg
Jan 1, 2022
SPARTA – Robert W. Zierenberg, 60, of Sparta, IL, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Robert was born February 26, 1961, in Scott Air Force Base, IL, to Henry and Erma Ehmke Zierenberg. He married Margaret Diamond in Cutler IL. Robert was a United States Army Veteran. Robert was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Sparta,...
Doris E. Wall
Dec 31, 2021
AVA – Doris E. Wall, 97, of Ava, passed away at 4:49 pm, on Friday, December 31, 2021, at home.
Doris was born in Elkville, Illinois, on August 31, 1924, the daughter of Elmer and Glenna Nehring Peckler. She married Randall J. Wall on November 24, 1943, in Ava, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March...
Joshua K. Owens
Dec 26, 2021
PERCY – Joshua K. Owens, 34, of Percy, passed away at 9:08 am, Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, Illinois.
Joshua was born in Centreville, Illinois, on July 21, 1987, the son of Richard Michael Owens and Linda Marie Dasch. He married Laura Dotson in Randolph County, Illinois, on July 28, 2014. He...
Everett "Butch" Gray
Dec 26, 2021
CHRISTOPHER – Everett "Butch" Gray, 76, of Christopher, passed away Sunday, December 26,2021 at his home in Christopher.
Everett was born on January 22, 1945 in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Everett, Sr. and Eunice Davis Gray. He married Luann Hemming on May 20, 1995 in Mulkeytown, IL.
Everett was retired from Big Muddy Correctional...
Roger K Smith
Dec 26, 2021
PERCY- Roger Smith, 67, of Percy passed away at 10:25am on Sunday December 26, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Roger was born June 4, 1954 in Peoria, IL to Nelson and Augusta Stallins Smith. He married Patricia L. Hagood on November 21, 1981 in Peoria, IL.
Roger was a driver...
Alicia M. Duvardo-Mick
Dec 26, 2021
AVA – Alicia M. Duvardo-Mick, 37, of Ava, passed away at 2:16 am, Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Aperion Care in Mascoutah.
Alicia was born in Libertyville, Illinois, on February 7, 1984, the daughter of David W. and Elizabeth Ann Malcom Duvardo.
Alicia is survived by two children, Tracia Elizabeth Mick and Terry David Mick...
Dr. Victoria Willingham-Schoeneberg
Dec 26, 2021
SPARTA- Dr. Victoria Willingham-Schoeneberg, O.D., 64, of Edwardsville, formerly of Sparta, passed away at 6:37 pm on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL.
She was born in Sparta, on October 29, 1957 to Vernon and Margaret Bergfeld Willingham. She married Neil Schoeneberg on September 25, 1993, in Winkle, IL.
Vicky was...
Charles Edward Tindall
Dec 26, 2021
CUTLER – Charles Edward Tindall, 39, of Cutler, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Charles was born in Murphysboro, on August 7, 1982, the son of Charles F. and Joyce Lynn Reiman Tindall. He worked for Compton Sons Siding. Charles was a member of Elm Street Baptist Church in Murphysboro.
Charles...
Dorothy Vansant
Dec 25, 2021
SPARTA –Dorothy VanSant, 91, of Steeleville, IL, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Three Springs Nursing Home.
Dorothy was born on January 13, 1930, in Shiloh, IL, to Hilda Hartman. She was a member of Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Chester and she was retired from Gilster Mary Lee in Chester.
Dorothy is survived by...
David E. Meyerhoff
Dec 20, 2021
SPARTA – David E. Meyerhoff, 91, of Sparta, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, IL.
David was born April 10, 1930, in Percy, IL, to George and Dora G. Roberts Meyerhoff. He married Betty J. McMurtry, May 17, 1957, at Jordan Grove Church, Sparta, IL, she preceded him in death on...
Peggy L. Haberman
Dec 20, 2021
SPARTA – Peggy L. Haberman, 69, of Sparta, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, at her home in Sparta, IL.
Peggy was born February 5, 1952, in Decatur, IL, to Ernest and Joyce Mialum O'Rella. She married Larry Haberman on August 1, 1992, in Sparta, IL, he preceded her in death on July 8, 1997. Peggy was...
