Dennis "Steve" Ramsey
Sep 26, 2025
STEELEVILLE – Dennis S. "Steve" Ramsey, April 2, 1946 – September 26, 2025, formerly of Steeleville, IL, finally laid his burden down at his home on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Steve leaves behind the love of his life and wife of sixty years, Karen (Melville) Ramsey, his son, Rusty (w. Sonya Garza)...
David J. Leming
Sep 22, 2025
SPARTA – David Leming, 80, of Sparta, IL, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Chester Memorial Hospital, Chester, IL.
David was born on December 5, 1944, in Sparta, IL to Elmer J. and Viola (Montgomery) Leming. David married Elaine Blair on June 11, 1966, in Sparta, IL. He was a retired Farmer and from Peabody...
Tracy A. Appel
Sep 18, 2025
SPARTA – Tracy A. Appel, 60, of Sparta, IL, went to live with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 18, 2025, following a tragic motorcycle accident.
Tracy was born January 2, 1965, to Carl and Betty (Carlyle) Appel in Joliet, IL. He married Rita Hamill on January 4, 1986, at the Faith Baptist Church in Marissa, IL....
Melvin D. Niemeyer
Sep 18, 2025
PINCKNEYVILLE – Melvin D. Niemeyer, 87, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.
Melvin was born January 5, 1938, in Walsh, IL, to Henry D. and Elda C. (Eggemeyer) Niemeyer. Melvin was a Veteran of the U.S. Airforce and a retired Electrician. He was of the Christian Faith...
Richard Laine Reiman
Sep 15, 2025
MURPHYSBORO – Richard Laine, Reiman, 31, of Murphysboro, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at home.
Richard was born in Carbondale, Illinois, on April 2, 1994, the son of Joseph Lyndall and Regina Cross Reiman. He was a member of the Ava Missionary Baptist Church, Ava.
Richard is survived by his mother, Regina M....
Rosetta Verseman
Sep 4, 2025
MUPRHYSBORO - Rosetta Verseman, 90, of Murphysboro, passed away at home on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Rosetta was born in Pomona, Illinois, on November 24, 1934, the daughter of Elmer and Ada Hagler Jackson. She married Archie Verseman on December 18, 1954 at Elm Street Baptist Church in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on March 2,...
Phyllis Henson
Sep 4, 2025
WILLISVILLE – Phyllis Henson, 88, of Willisville, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at her home in Willisville, IL.
Phyllis was born October 6, 1936, in Cutler, IL, to Walter and Nettie (Lipe) Eaton. Phyllis married Phillip M. Henson on September 22, 1956, in Washington County, MS. He preceded her in death on February 27,...
Willis "Willie" Gerlach
Sep 3, 2025
Sparta – Willis R. "Willie" Gerlach was born in Schuline, IL on January 10, 1932, to Edmund F. Gerlach and Alta (Mines) Gerlach. He went home to be with his Lord at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation on September 3, 2025. He was 93 years old. Willis was married on November 19, 1955, to Marilyn Sue (Marlow) Gerlach...
Wilma Ruth Cross
Aug 30, 2025
AVA – Wilma Ruth Cross, 86, of Ava, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Ava.
Wilma was born in Jackson County, Illinois, on December 27, 1938, the daughter of William S. and Ada Jane Smith Popejoy. She married Willard Allen Cross, on December 3, 1960 in Murphysboro, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March...
John L. Smith, Jr.
Aug 28, 2025
WILLISVILLE – John L. Smith, Jr, 60, of Willisville, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home.
John was born January 16, 1965, in East St. Louis, IL to John L. and Maxine (Baker) Smith, Sr. He married Sharon Etherington on November 9, 2013, at the First Baptist Church, Cutler, IL. John was an...
Elaine Davenport-Holder
Aug 23, 2025
Southaven, MS – Elaine Davenport Holder, 91, formerly of Campbell Hill, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at The Pinnachle of Southaven, MS.
Elaine was born on December 10, 1933, in Strawn, IL, to Alphonse A. and Bessie E. (Gray) Oller. She married John Davenport on January 1, 1949, in Beaver Dam, KY. He preceded...
Starlitt Rose Rogers
Aug 22, 2025
AVA – Starlitt Rose Rogers, 71, of Ava, IL, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at SIH Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL.
Star was born on August 14, 1954, in DuQuoin, IL to Rudolph and Iva Nell (Brown) Seibert. She married Jeffrey Rogers on May 24, 1997, at Devils Backbone Campground, Grand Tower, IL. Star was a...
Dennis W. Beshears, Sr.
Aug 21, 2025
AVA - Dennis William Beshears Sr., 79, of Ava, IL., passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Dennis was born August 12, 1946, to John and Nora (Louvier) Beshears in East St. Louis, IL., at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the youngest of 6 Children.
Dennis enlisted in the United...
Thelma M. Winkelmann
Aug 12, 2025
SPARTA – Thelma Mae Winkelmann of Sparta, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 75 years of age. She fondly went by the nicknames "Snookie" and "Wink". Thelma was born in Lincoln, IL, on November 20, 1949, to "Fritz" and Dora Jean (McGee) Winkelmann.
Thelma loved her family dearly. She also loved to watch television,...
Tyler Bradley
Aug 10, 2025
STEELEVILLE – Tyler Bradley, 54, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his home, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
Tyler was born April 8, 1971, in Sparta, IL, the son of Clifford R. and Gwendolyn J. (Griffiths) Bradley. He married Kristie Kranz on September 28, 1991, at...
Rose L. Cundiff
Aug 6, 2025
ANNA – Rose L. "Bonnie" Cundiff, 94, formerly of Sparta, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Anna Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Anna, IL.
Bonnie was born January 28, 1931, in Sparta, IL to Carl W. and Audrey M. (Glasscock) Saal. She married John W. "Jay" Cundiff, and he preceded her in death on March...
Earl C. Welge
Aug 4, 2025
CHESTER – Earl C. "Sonny" Welge, 90, of Chester, IL, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, IL.
Earl was born January 19, 1935, in Blair, IL to Clarence and Ruby (Mahan) Welge. Earl married Lardean Hornbostel on April 23, 1960, at Immanuel Lutheran Church - West Point. He was a...
Bonnie L. Faverty
Aug 1, 2025
CAMBRIA – Bonnie L. Faverty, 80, of Cambria, passed away at 11:45 pm, Friday, August 1, 2025, at her daughter's home in Cambria.
Bonnie was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on November 22, 1944, the daughter of Melvin and Irene Hoops Thies. She married Daniel J. "Boonie" Faverty. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1993. Bonnie...
Shirley M. Reiman
Aug 1, 2025
HIGHLAND – Shirley M. Reiman, formerly of Murphysboro, IL, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.
Shirley was born August 14, 1936, in Sandridge, IL, to Thomas and Wilma (Morrison) Adams. She married Ross L. Reiman, on November 26, 1955, in Murphysboro, IL. He preceded her in death on March 12,...
Albert H. Guebert
Jul 30, 2025
OKAWVILLE – Albert H. Guebert, 103, of Okawville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home in Okawville, IL.
Albert was born on October 28, 1921, in Red Bud, IL, the son of Herman and Augusta (Sommer) Guebert. He married Viola Rubach on March 10, 1946, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bremen, IL....
