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Abel James Jaimet

Abel James Jaimet

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...

Kent L. Holliday

Kent L. Holliday

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. ...

Joshua D. Brunaugh

Joshua D. Brunaugh

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...

James Edward Pierce

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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