Timothy D. Beattie
Dec 17, 2025
SPARTA– Timothy D. Beattie, 65, of Sparta, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born February 3, 1960, in Murphysboro, IL, to E. James and Ida Jean (Hawley) Beattie.
Tim was a devoted musician whose life was shaped by sound, rhythm, and the deep soul of country and blues music. For more than 50...
Judy A. Alms
Dec 14, 2025
STEELEVILLE – Judy A. Alms, 81, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Chester, Illinois.
Judy was born July 11, 1944, in Campbell Hill, IL to William and Pearl (Poenistki) Wettig. Judy was a Homemaker and a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends....
Thomas Raymond Fox
Dec 14, 2025
DESOTO - Tom Fox was a farmer through and through—one whose heartbeat in time with the land he worked and the seasons he loved. A lifelong admirer of John Deere equipment, Tom truly "bled green," and nothing brought him greater joy than being in the field. In fact, he loved farming so much that he never wanted harvest season...
Michael C. Salger
Dec 13, 2025
STEELEVILLE – Michael C. Salger, 71, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO.
Michael was born October 24, 1954, in Red Bud, IL to Carl W. and Grace M. (Studt) Salger. He married Tamara S. Fedderke on September 3, 1978, in Steeleville, IL. Michael retired from Dorm...
Donna Eggemeyer
Dec 11, 2025
STEELEVILLE - Donna Marie (Johnson) Eggemeyer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 80. She may have lost her battle to cancer but she won her eternal reward in Heaven.
Donna was born on May 23, 1945, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville to Herman C. and...
Ramona J "Monie" Mathis
Dec 9, 2025
STEELEVILLE – Ramona J. "Monie" Mathis, 96, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, IL.
Monie was born June 9, 1929, in Pinckneyville, IL to James M. and Pearl (Logan) Steele. She married Clarence A. "Cotton" Mathis on June 10, 1950, in Campbell Hill, IL. He preceded her...
Jane Kuhnert
Dec 9, 2025
CUTLER – M. Jane Kuhnert, 85, of Cutler, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home.
Jane was born on December 4, 1940, in Percy, IL to Clemens and Wilma A. (Boyd) Meyerhoff. She married Jerry J. Kuhnert on April 28, 1976, in Percy, IL. He preceded her in death on January 30, 1993....
Robert "Bob" Martin Saupe
Dec 8, 2025
JACOB – Robert Martin Saupe, 95, of Jacob, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:40 pm, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Robert was born on October 1, 1930, at home on Saupe Road in Murphysboro, the son of Fred Saupe and Erna (Roth) Saupe. Robert "Bob" was a farmer from birth. He graduated from Murphysboro...
Phyllis E. Winters
Dec 2, 2025
AVA – Phyllis E. Winters, 89, of Ava, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation, Pinckneyville, Illinois.
Phyllis was born October 8, 1936, in Desoto, IL to Lloyd and Demova (Nehring) Elliott. Phyllis married LaVern L. Grace on October 8, 1955, in Ava, IL. He preceded her in death on December...
Melissa A. Clinton
Nov 29, 2025
CAMBELL HILL – Melissa Ann Clinton, 55, of Campbell Hill, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in DuQuoin, Illinois.
Melissa was born August 25, 1970, in Chester, IL to Marion G. and Viola June (Downs) Henson. Melissa married Dwayne Welty and then Dewayne Clinton, they both preceded her death.
Melissa is survived by...
Fred J. Phoenix
Nov 26, 2025
AVA - Fred Joseph Phoenix, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 26, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on July 13, 1947, he was the son of Fred Andrew and Josephine Phoenix.
Fred was drafted into the United States Army immediately after his high school...
Jane Chamness
Nov 24, 2025
VERGENNES – Jane M. Chamness, 94, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home in Vergennes, Illinois.
Jane was born August 4, 1931, in Carbondale, IL to Irvin and Ruth (McKinney) Wright. She married Dewey Chamness on August 11, 1950, in Vergennes, IL. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2017. Jane was a...
Richard “Dick” Lehman
Nov 24, 2025
DILLSBURG – Richard M. "Dick" Lehman, Jr., 76, entered into rest on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was the loving husband of Linda A. (Burrell) Lehman. The couple celebrated 56 years of marriage on August 3, 2025.
Born April 2, 1949 in York, Dick was the son of the late Richard M. Lehman, Sr. and Aleen B....
John W. Kelley, Sr
Nov 19, 2025
SPARTA - John W. Kelley, Sr., age 68, of Sparta, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 10, 1957, to the late Charles H. Kelley, Sr. and Mary H. (Grimm) Farthing.
John was the former owner and operator of Kelley Towing & Salvage in...
Lorri A. Mcdaniel
Nov 18, 2025
ST. LOUIS – Lorri A. McDaniel, 65, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
Lorri was born November 17, 1960, in Belleville, IL, to Richard and Mary (Freidli) McDaniel. Lorri was a Grant Writer for Washington University, St. Louis, MO. She was of the Protestant faith and a member of...
Patricia Ann Davis
Nov 18, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN – Patricia Ann Davis, 57, formerly of Ava, IL, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Patricia was born May 25, 1968, in St. Louis, MO, to James R. and Barbara A. Davis. She was known for helping others, her wit and for volunteering for different community projects. Patricia will be...
Roger Kempfer
Nov 17, 2025
PERCY- Roger L. Kempfer, 74, of Percy, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Chester, IL.
Roger was born on July 17, 1951, the son of James C. and Letha L. Kitterman Kempfer. He retired from Gilster Mary Lee. Roger was a member of the First Baptist Church, Percy.
Roger is...
Greta Jane Clendenin
Nov 16, 2025
AVA - Greta Clendenin (nee Larson), 93, New Haven, MO, formerly of Ava, IL, passed away November 16, 2025.
Greta, daughter of the late Louis and Ella (Leifheit) Larson was born on August 22, 1932, in Sublette, IL.
Greta graduated from Mendota High School in 1950. On October 2, 1954, she was united in marriage...
Judith Lynn King
Nov 15, 2025
WILLISVILLE – Judith King, 82, of Willisville, passed away at 6:10 am, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her home in Willisville.
Judith was born in St. Elmo, Illinois, on October 3, 1943, the daughter of Mr. Buchanan and Virginia Rhodes. She married Harley King in 1996. She was a member of TriCounty Baptist Church, Willisville. Judith was...
June Reiman
Nov 8, 2025
AVA - June (Davis) Reiman, 90, of Ava, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 3:57 p.m. on November 8, 2025. She was at home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the United Community Church of Campbell Hill with Pastor Sam Higgerson officiating. Burial to follow at...
