Patricia A. Gunter
Jul 23, 2021
CUTLER – Patricia A. Gunter, 72, of Cutler, passed away at 11:57 am, Friday, July 23, 2021, at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, Illinois.
Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 3, 1949, the daughter of James and Leon Blanche Mitchell Booe. She married Edward L. Gunter on December 18, 1985, in West Frankfort, Illinois.  He...
Roger D. Krantz
Jul 21, 2021
STEELEVILLE – Roger (Breezy) D. Krantz, 85, of Steeleville, our loving husband, father, and grandfather went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
Roger was born March 31, 1936, in Chester, IL, to Floyd and Frieda Schutte Krantz. He married Catherine M. Hubert on August 27, 1960, in Steeleville, IL. Roger served in the U.S....
Bobbie J. Adams
Jul 19, 2021
STEELEVILLE – Bobbie J. Adams, 72, of Steeleville, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Bobbie was born January 9, 1949, in Piedmont, MO, to Floyd and Lucy Grigery Pogue. She married Thomas A. Adams on June 5, 1980, in Steeleville, IL. He preceded her in death on April 28, 2013. Bobbie...
Denny L. Bryant
Jul 12, 2021
MURPHYSBORO – Denny L. Bryant, 56, of Murphysboro, passed away at 1:10 pm, Monday, July 12, 2021, at his home.
Denny was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on January 21, 1965, the son of William Earl and Carol M. Sandusky Bryant. He married Leslie Johnson on April 24, 1987, in Murphysboro. Denny was a member of Pleasant Hill...
Sheryl Elaine Grady
Jul 12, 2021
STEELEVILLE – It is with great sorrow that the family of Ms. Sheryl Elaine Grady announces her passing on Monday, July 12, 2021, in Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL, at the age of 62.
Sheryl was born December 8 th , 1958, in Newport, Arkansas, the daughter of Destern Duane and Shirley Ann (McGriff) Grady. Ms. Grady...
Richard A. Behnken
Jul 12, 2021
STEELEVILLE – Richard Allen Behnken, 85, of Steeleville, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, in Coulterville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Coulterville, Illinois.
Richard was born March 26, 1936, in Willisville, IL, to Henry John and Nellie Mae (Steele) Behnken. He married Betty Jean Bixby on December 1, 1956, and they were blessed with two children: David...
Stella W, Mcfadden
Jul 10, 2021
SPARTA – Stella W. McFadden, 95, of Maryville, formerly of Sparta, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Liberty Village, Maryville, IL.
Stella was born January 7, 1926, in Campbell Hill, IL, to Otto and Sophia Joost Wettig. She married Clovis McFadden on June 15, 1946, at Wine Hill, IL. He preceded her in death on March...
Douglas W. Higgerson
Jul 5, 2021
CUTLER – Douglas W. Higgerson, 82, of Cutler, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, in Cutler, Illinois.
Doug was born August 12, 1938, in Cutler, IL, to Wayne and Helen Newton Higgerson. He married Peggy Mikel on December 31, 1979, in Eden, Illinois. Doug was an avid businessman; he was the owner of Rednour Steel Erectors in...
Ethel June Modglin
Jul 5, 2021
AVA – Ethel June Modglin, 79, of Ava, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Ethel was born May 19, 1942, in St. Louis, MO,  to Leonard and Mary Arban Miller. She was raised by her Aunt Peggy Knipping. Ethel married Francis Scott Modglin, on November 25, 1967, in St. Louis, MO. He...
Cassandra L. Rose
Jul 3, 2021
PERCY – Cassandra L. Rose, 48, of Percy, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.
Cassandra was born October 13, 1972, in Granite City, IL, to Victor R. and Frances W. Campbell Morrison, Jr. She married Robert L. Rose on October 5, 2012, in Randolph County. Cassandra was a homemaker and was...
Rose Marie Bartens
Jun 29, 2021
STEELEVILLE – Rose M. Bartens, 79, of Steeleville, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, Chester, IL.
Rose was born May 1, 1942, in Campbell Hill, IL, to Herbert & Bertha Lange Liefer. She married Glen M. Bartens, on December 19, 1964, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill. He preceded her in death on...
Victor L. Brelje
Jun 26, 2021
STEELEVILLE – Victor L. Brelje, 84, of Steeleville, passed away at 12:04 pm, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.
Victor was born in Chester, Illinois, on September 17, 1936, the son of Victor H. and Dorothy Neuling Brelje. He married Betty A. Grefe, on October 28, 1961, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville.  ...
Marilyn L. Fedderke
Jun 24, 2021
STEELEVILLE – Marilyn L. Fedderke, 85, was called to her Heavenly home on Thursday, June 24, 2021.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the home they were so proud of.
Marilyn was born June 3, 1936, to William & Mary (Miller) Wainscott in Springfield, Illinois. On March 17, 1957, she was confirmed in...
Annabelle Vallett
Jun 21, 2021
STEELEVILLE – Annabelle Vallett (nee Greatting), known to friends as "Ann" passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021, at the age of 83 years. Ann was born on February 15, 1938, in Columbia, IL, to Mamie and Roland Greatting. Ann married Silas Vallett on February 23, 1957, in Baldwin, IL. Together, they raised three children and built a successful...
Willard F. Schlabach
Jun 17, 2021
AVA – Willard F. Schlabach, 83, of Ava, IL, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 12:20 AM.
Willard was born January 1 st , 1938, in Arthur, IL, to Fred and Mary (Yoder) Schlabach. He married Esther Fern Lee on August 28 th , 1958. She survives....
Wayne A. Twenhafel
Jun 13, 2021
JACOB – Wayne A. Twenhafel, 69, of Jacob, passed away at 3:00 am, Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his home.
Wayne was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on December 28, 1951, the son of Martin G. and Lorene L. Zerbst Twenhafel. He married Cathy Wischmeyer, on October 6, 1973, at Christ Lutheran Church, Jacob. He was a lifelong...
Coralee H. Lawder
Jun 11, 2021
MURPHYSBORO – Coralee H. Lawder, 80, of Murphysboro, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN.
Coralee was born January 17, 1941, in Murphysboro, to Ardell Wesley and Thelma Orbandini Holmes. She married James A. Lawder, Jr. on May 29, 1964, at the First Methodist Church, Elkville. Coralee was a retired teacher and...
Michael Roy Throop
Jun 7, 2021
AVA – Michael Roy Throop, 33, of Ava, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, in Willisville, IL.
Roy was born October 23, 1987, in Scottsdale, AZ, to Thomas and Cookie Mottl Throop. He married Jody Glover on August 21, 2020, in Murphysboro, IL. Roy worked with K.B. Logging in Ava, Illinois, as a tree cutter, and he...
Violet Ebers
Jun 5, 2021
STEELEVILLE – Violet Ebers, 94, of Steeleville, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, IL.
Violet was born in Walsh, IL, on August 24, 1926, to Otto and Leona Lindwedel Eggemeyer. She married Clarence N. Ebers on June 3, 1945, at Zion Lutheran Church, Walsh, IL. He preceded her in death on February...
William D. "Bill" Morgan
Jun 2, 2021
JACOB – William "Bill" D. Morgan, 75, of Jacob, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, Missouri.
Bill was born February 14, 1946, in Chester, IL, to James Daniel and Mary Jane Saul Morgan. He married Loretta Korando on April 12, 1975, in Raddle, IL. Bill was a retired farmer and enjoyed being around...
