Jessica Renee Hostert
Nov 24, 2019
STEELEVILLE - Jessica Renee Hostert, 31, of Steeleville, Illinois was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 24, 2019, in Bellflower, Illinois.
She was born the daughter, to John and Priscilla (Ackermann) Hostert on July 30, 1988 in Chester, Illinois. Jessica was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Wine Hill. Jessica was a...
David R. Wilkey
Nov 24, 2019
WALSH – David R. Wilkey, 39, of Walsh passed away at 5:53 PM, Sunday, November 24, 2019, at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois.
David was born on April 30, 1980, in Morris, Illinois the son of James W., Jr. and June Witbart Wilkey. He was a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Dwight, Illinois,...
Katie Kauffman
Nov 23, 2019
CAMPBELL HILL – Katie (Yoder) Kauffman, was born July 19, 1943, at Weatherford, OK, the daughter of Jonas B. and Anna Yoder.  She accepted Christ and was baptized in her youth and remained faithful until her death on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
On September 14, 1967, she was united in marriage to Harley A. Kauffman. They lived...
Lester A. Coblentz
Nov 19, 2019
PERCY - Lester A. Coblentz was born April 23, 1939 in Sullivan, Illinois, the son of Abner D. and Tillie G. (Miller) Coblentz. He accepted Christ and was baptized in his youth and remained faithful until his death on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
On August 20, 1959, he was united in marriage to Anna Mae Yoder. They...
Wayne Gene Alstat
Nov 16, 2019
VERGENNES – Wayne Gene Alstat, 85, of Vergennes passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Wayne was born on February 22, 1934, in Ora Township, Jackson County to William and Verena (Sherrmann) Alstat. Wayne attended Creekpaum Grade School and Vergennes Community High School. Wayne was a U.S. Army Veteran, during the...
Myles Lester Blair
Nov 14, 2019
PERCY- Myles Lester Blair, 84, of Percy, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois. He was born on March 28, 1935 in Pinckneyville, Illinois, the son of Myles and Bessie (Shaw) Blair. Lester married Verna Dean Rathert at St. John's Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois on July 30, 1955.
Lester was...
Ralph S. Hollmann
Nov 13, 2019
JACOB – Ralph S. Hollmann, 92, of Jacob passed away at 10:55 AM, Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at his home.
Ralph was born on October 21, 1927, in Jacob the son of Herman F.J. and Adela E. (Kaufmann) Hollmann. He married Lornie Ruth Fritsche, on June 27, 1953, at the Christ Lutheran Church, Jacob and they shared...
Tillie Jo Brush
Nov 9, 2019
MURPHYSBORO – Athalie Josephine Hiser Brush, 91, of Murphysboro, quietly passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Manor Court in Carbondale with her family at her side.
Tillie Jo was born January 8, 1928 on the banks of Big Muddy River at Sand Ridge, the daughter of Morton and Adele Boudet Hiser. She completed her primary school...
Gary Lee Elbrecht, Sr.
Nov 8, 2019
MURPHYSBORO – Gary Lee Elbrecht, Sr., 58, of Murphysboro, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 in Murphysboro.
Gary was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on September 17, 1961, the son of the late Herbert L. and Loretta Lee Davis Elbrecht. He married Edwina "Winnie" Whitler-Elbrecht on June 12, 1982 in Virden, Illinois. She preceded him in death....
Harry Leon "Bo" Brown
Nov 8, 2019
AVA, Harry Leon "Bo" Brown, 81, of Ava, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at his home in Ava, Illinois. He was born February 5, 1938 in Raddle, Illinois the son of Harry Thomas and Myrtle (Glodo) Brown. "Bo" was married to Mary Gertrude Bischdorf and she preceded him in death on March 24, 1991.
He...
Harold Richard Haberman
Nov 6, 2019
CHESTER - Harold Richard Haberman, 58, beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, of Ballwin, Missouri, passed away November 6, 2019 at his home.
He was born March 21, 1961 in Chester, IL the son of Harold and Mary Lou (Bleem) Haberman formerly of Bremen, IL. Harold married Stephanie Ottinger on June 19, 2010. He served with the...
Patricia Reiman
Nov 6, 2019
CAMPBELL HILL – Patricia Reiman, 80, of Campbell Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 6:50 pm, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at home. She was a very strong woman, she fought until the end and was the rock of her family.
Patricia was born in Cutler, Illinois, on November 24, 1938, the daughter of...
Thomas D. Throop
Nov 3, 2019
DUQUOIN - Thomas Dale Throop , 76, passed away at 10:29 a.m. Sunday, November 3, 2019, at his home in DuQuoin, IL surrounded by his wife and kids.
Tom was born on February 11, 1943, in Woodhall, IL, the son of Clarence and Vivian (Johnson) Throop.
He married his bride and...
Gladys Bayer
Nov 3, 2019
PERCY – Gladys L. Bayer, 92, of Percy, passed away at 2:40 am, Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta.
Gladys was born in Willisville, Illinois, on April 13, 1927, the daughter of the late Fritz and Alma Thies Gerberding. She married Uhe Bayer at Peace Lutheran Church, Steeleville, on November 17, 1961. He...
Earl A. Ebers
Nov 1, 2019
WILLISVILLE – Earl A. Ebers, 66, of Willisville passed away at 1:11 AM, Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Sparta Community Hospital.
Earl was born on September 15, 1953, in Chester the son of Arnold and Loriena (Mayer) Ebers. He married Brenda Gall on March 5, 1974, in Rome, Georgia. Earl was a retired Iron Worker, and...
Marcella Hartmann
Oct 30, 2019
CAMPBELL HILL – Marcella Hartmann, 89, of Worthington, Ohio, formerly of Campbell Hill, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Forest Hills Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Marcella was born in Perry County, Illinois, on October 19, 1930, the daughter of the late Herman and Freida Schaack Arndt. She married Rev. Harold L. Hartmann, on May 17,...
Lela Mae Shemonic
Oct 30, 2019
STEELEVILLE – Lela Mae Shemonic, 88, of Steeleville passed away at 9:55 PM, Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the Three Springs Lodge in Chester.
Lela was born on February 11, 1931, in Chester, the daughter of Vernon and Hannah (Hapke) Eggemeyer. She married Elmer J. Shemonic on November 2, 1952, at the Peace Lutheran Church and they...
Delbert D. Froemling
Oct 27, 2019
AVA – Delbert D. Froemling, 78, of Ava, passed away at 1:43 am, Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Delbert was born in Ava, Illinois, on November 6, 1940, the son of the late Herman and Laura Castens Froemling. He married Barbara Gerberding on June 2, 1962 at St. John's Lutheran Church,...
Melba June Mcbride
Oct 26, 2019
AVA – Melba June McBride, 93, of Ava, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at DuQuoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in DuQuoin.
Melba June was born in Vergennes, Illinois, on April 28, 1926, the daughter of the late George and Effa Swetland Pugh. She married Francis Clifton McBride on September 26, 1942 at Jackson, MO. He...
Charles Clay Bush
Oct 26, 2019
PERCY – Charles Clay Bush, 91, of Percy, passed away at 8:30 am, Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehab Center, Pinckneyville, Illinois.
Charles was born in Percy, on December 29, 1927, the son of the late Rollie and Flossie Willis Bush. He married Delores Jean Opp on October 16, 1948 in Percy. She...
