James Edward Pierce
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....
Steven M. Bradley
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,...
Bernice S. Stromeyer
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...
H. Marie Williamson
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...
Mary Ann Lyons
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...
Karen R. Bryant
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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Lee H. Rainey
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...
William Linders
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,...
Jerry E. Briley
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...
Shawn M. Yankey
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...
Delores E. Eggemeyer
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,...
Melvin H. Ohlau
Oct 19, 2021
PERCY – Melvin H. Ohlau, 93, of Percy, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, IL.
Melvin was born September 23, 1928, in Percy, IL, to Arnold and Alwine Meirhoff Ohlau. He married Betty Runge on March 10, 1951, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wine Hill. Melvin was a retired bindery worker...
Daryle Gene Rodewald
Oct 14, 2021
STEELEVILLE – Daryle Gene Rodewald, 74, of Steeleville, passed away at 10:20 pm, Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Daryle was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on December 3, 1946, the son of Omer Henry and Ruth K. Meyerhoff Rodewald. Daryle married Judy Kay Siemers on April 9, 1972 in Steeleville, Illinois. Daryle was a...
Lila L. Ashby
Oct 13, 2021
PERCY – Lila L. Ashby, 83, of Percy, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in Sparta, IL.
Lila was born April 29, 1938, in Percy, IL, to Kenneth and Marie Gerberding Fisk. She married Floyd E. Ashby on April 6, 1955, in Taylor City, MI. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2009. Lila was a...
Mildred C. Haberman
Oct 12, 2021
STEELEVILLE – Mildred C. Haberman, 91, of Sedgewickville, MO, formerly of Steeleville, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Independence Care Center, Perryville, MO.
Mildred was born September 20, 1930, in Steeleville, IL, to Sigmund and Nelda Rabe Ruebke. She married Paul Haberman on November 25, 1950, in Steeleville, IL. He preceded her in death on...
Dorothy M. Beckman
Oct 12, 2021
CAMPBELL HILL – Dorothy M. Beckman, 99, of Campbell Hill, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, IL.
Dorothy was born March 18, 1922, in Ava, IL, to John and Agnes Ethel (Deitz) Doetch. She married Wilbert H. Beckman on December 14, 1945, in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death...
Carol A. Schroeder
Oct 10, 2021
AVA – Carol A. Schroeder, 72, of Ava, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at her home in Ava, Illinois.
Carol was born September 2, 1949, in Murphysboro, IL, to Russell and Bette (Minter) Bilderback. She married Lawrence E. "Larry" Schroeder on October 12, 1978, in Chester, IL. Carol was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church,...
Rob Roy Ellett
Oct 8, 2021
MURPHYSBORO – Rob Roy Ellett, 85, of Murphysboro, passed away at home on Friday, October 8, 2021.
Rob Roy was born in Grand Tower, Illinois, on February 26, 1936, the son of Charles "Sugar Babe" and Lucille Hagler Ellett. He married D. Elaine Wiggs on February 4, 1961 in Grand Tower, Illinois. Rob Roy was the District...
Kevin L. Keller
Oct 2, 2021
CUTLER – Kevin L. Keller, 58, of Cutler, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Kevin was born December 21, 1962, in Murphysboro, IL, parents, Joe Dean and Ruth Ann (Davis) Keller. Kevin was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served from 1981-1985. He was a construction worker. Kevin enjoyed spending time with...
Mary Frances Pierceall
Sep 30, 2021
PERCY – Mary Frances Pierceall, 39, of Percy, passed away at 8:02 pm, Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Mary was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 13, 1982, the daughter of Betty Pierceall. She was a Chef. Mary was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Willisville, and the Steeleville Eagles...
