Neal A. "Puxico" Bierman
May 28, 2025
CAMPBELL HILL - Neal "Puxico" Bierman, 67, passed away on May 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born August 18, 1957, Neal lived a life full of laughter, loyalty, and a whole lot of personality.
He was preceded in death by his beloved partner, Sandy Kisro; his parents, Evelyn and Orville Bierman; and his...
Robert W. Holloway
May 26, 2025
SPARTA – Robert William "Bob" Holloway, age 91, of Sparta, Illinois passed away on May 26, 2025, at his home on Holloway Farms.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 9am, with the Celebration of Life service immediately following at 11am, held at Westminster Presbyterian Church (360 E. Broadway Street) in Sparta. The Reverend Dennis Hamilton...
Francine A. Pierce
May 21, 2025
PINCKNEYVILLE – Francine A. "Frani" Pierce, 78, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehab Center, Pinckneyville, Illinois.
Francine was born on December 29, 1946, in Ironton, MO, the daughter of John and Suzanne (Folliard) Pierce. Francine was a retired LPN for the Missouri Department of Corrections. She was baptized...
Donald W. Schatte
May 20, 2025
CARBONDALE – Donald W. Schatte, 63, formerly of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his home in Carbondale, Illinois.
Donald was born on December 27, 1961, in Sparta, IL, the son of Howard and Mary (Freytag) Schatte. Donald formerly worked at Gilster Mary Lee, Steeleville, IL and at various jobs in the Carbondale,...
Alvin "Sonny" Kreuzer
May 19, 2025
POMONA – Alvin "Sonny" Kreuzer, 93, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home in Pomona, Illinois.
Alvin was born on April 14, 1932, in Gorham, IL, the son of Percy A. and Clara (VanPelt) Kreuzer. He married Doris Sickler on October 9, 1951, in Murphysboro, IL. Alvin was a Veteran of the U.S. Army,...
William "Sweet" Griffiths, Jr
May 14, 2025
WILLISVILLE – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Griffiths Jr., affectionately known as "Sweet", 60, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home in Willisville, Illinois.
Bill was an iron worker, hunter, and mentor; for friends and family, he was always available with a listening ear and a strong shoulder....
Pamela S. "Pam" Massey
May 11, 2025
STEELEVILLE – Pamela S. "Pam" Massey, passed away peacefully in her home in Steeleville, IL, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 82.
Pam was born in Bakersfield, CA, to Henry C. and Opal M. (nee Bridges) Redman on April 22, 1943. Pam married Roy Massey on October 3, 1959. The two later divorced but...
Riley A. Turner
May 9, 2025
WILLISVILLE – Riley A. Turner, 69, of Willisville, passed away at 9:20 pm, Friday, May 9, 2025, at his home in Willisville.
Riley was born in Ridgley, Tennessee, on April 5, 1956, the son of Lillard and Hazel Nadine Black Turner. He married Debra Hart on April 20, 1974 in Cutler, Illinois. He was in the Army...
Leslie Ann Bryant
Apr 29, 2025
MURPPHYSBORO – Leslie Ann Bryant, 55, of Murphysboro, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Murphysboro, Illinois.
Leslie was born on April 7, 1970, in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of Lester and Patricia (Morefield) Johnson. She married Denny L. Bryant on April 24, 1987, in Murphysboro, IL. He preceded her in...
Linda Fay Jerashen
Apr 28, 2025
Linda Fay Jerashen, 64, formerly of Nashville, IL, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, in DuQuoin, Illinois. She was a beloved mother and cherished grandmother, whose unwavering love, gentle guidance, and warm spirit touched everyone around her.
Linda was born on November 9, 1960, in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Homer and Fay E. (Qualls) Froemling....
Gary L. Potter
Apr 25, 2025
PERCY – Gary L. Potter, 79, of Percy, IL, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Gary was born on November 5, 1945, in Eldorado, IL. He married JoAnn Biermann on February 27, 1981, in Chester, IL. Gary was a Retired Coal Miner. He was member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville,...
Katherine Elizabeth Ehlers
Apr 22, 2025
CAMPBELL HILL – Katherine "Kat" Ehlers, 83, of Campbell Hill, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois.
Katherine was born on September 13, 1941, in Percy, IL, the daughter of Sim James and Marjorie Alice (Carter) Griffiths. She married Ernest Ehlers, Jr on April 22, 1961, he preceded her in...
Robert S Schuette
Apr 21, 2025
STEELEVILLE – Robert "Bob" S. Schuette, 81, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home in Steeleville, Illinois.
Bob was born on September 25, 1943, in Ferguson, MO, the son of Edwin and Frieda Schuette. He married the love of his life Loretta D. Alms at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wine Hill...
Joshua R. Martin
Apr 20, 2025
STEELEVILLE – Joshua R. Martin, 35, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his home in Steeleville, Illinois.
Joshua was born on August 18, 1989, in Sparta, IL, the son of Donald Inman and Jacqueline Martin Lyons. Joshua was employed at The Material Works, LTD (TMW), Baldwin, IL, and was of the Protestant...
Dorothy L. Douglas
Apr 12, 2025
SPARTA – Dorothy L. Douglas, 89, formerly of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, Illinois.
Dorothy was born on October 6, 1935, in Marissa, IL, the daughter of Roland and Iva (nee, Williams) Schenke-Gillespie. She married James E. Douglas on June 28, 1953, in Okawville, IL. He preceded her...
Gary Ray Fults
Apr 11, 2025
AVA - Gary Ray Fults, 66, of Ava, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Gary was born in Dixon, Illinois, on June 27, 1958, the son of Rufus and Betty Love Fults. He married Elizabeth Glass on May 30, 1992.
Gary is survived by his wife, Elizabeth...
Dee Dee Graf
Apr 5, 2025
PERCY – Dee Dee Graf, 65, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home in Percy, Illinois.
Dee Dee was born on February 28, 1960, in Sparta, IL, the daughter of Orval A. and Ruth E. (Wolfe) Knop. She married Frank Graf in 1985 in Las Vegas, NV. Dee Dee was retired from office work....
Erna May Salger
Apr 5, 2025
STEELEVILLE – Erna May Salger, 84, of Steeleville, passed away A5 7:23 pm, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Chester.
Erna May was born in Pinckneyville, Illinois, on November 6, 1940, the daughter of Herman H. and Marie Rabe Mayer. She married George A. Salger on September 21, 1963, at St. Peter Lutheran Church,...
Mary Ann Badgley
Apr 3, 2025
STEELEVILLE – Mary Ann Badgley, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.
Mary Ann was born on November 23, 1945, in Herrin, IL, the daughter of Joe and Virginia M. (Hampton) Craig. She married Donald M. Badgley on August 13, 1967, in Karnak, IL. Mary Ann was a retired LPN from...
Phyllis Shields Verseman
Mar 30, 2025
GORHAM – Phyllis Shields Verseman, 88, of Fenton, Missouri, formerly of Gorham, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Phyllis Irene Taylor was born at home in Sand Ridge, IL, on March 5, 1937, to Charles and Elvinia Ticer Taylor. She married Richard Shields on September 5, 1955. They celebrated 36 years...
