Obituaries

Sue Ann Anders of Alton

Mon, 23 May 2011 9:14:37 CDT
68 year old Sue Ann Anders of Alton passed away May 18. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (May 24) at 11:00am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in Brighton cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Carroll Bandy of Chenoa formerly of Raymond

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:23:45 CDT
(Raymond)--88 year old Carroll Bandy of Chenoa, formerly of Raymond passed away on April 29th. The Duffy-Pils Memorial Home in Chenoa is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (6th) afternoon at 1pm at the St. Raymond cemetery. There will be no visitation.

John "Bing" Best Jr. of Worden

Sat, 21 May 2011 9:08:21 CDT
86 year old John "Bing" Best Jr. of Worden passed away May 17. Funeral services will be held Monday (May 23) at 10:00am at Williamson Funeral Home in Worden. Burial will be in Worden City cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Andrew Levi James Blum of Sawyerville

Thu, 19 May 2011 9:21:17 CDT
6 week old Andrew Levi James Blum the son of Dustin Blum and Desiree Jacobs of Sawyerville passed away May 16. Funeral services will be held Thursday (May 19) at 6:00pm at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Chapman cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Ermilie "Erm" Bondurant of Hillsboro

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:18:42 CDT
(Hillsboro)--69 year old Ermilie "Erm" Bondurant of Hillsboro passed away on Friday (4th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (14th) morning at 10am at the Oak Grove cemetery in Hillsboro. There will be no visitation.

Jerome Madison Bradley of Brighton

Tue, 24 May 2011 9:53:49 CDT
81 year old Jerome Madison Bradley of Brighton passed away May 21. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the Brighton cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (May 25) from 5-8pm at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton.

Heidi Brand formerly from Gillespie

Sat, 28 May 2011 08:52:43 CDT
32 year old Heidi Brand of Springfield formerly from Gillespie passed away May 26. A visitation will be held Monday (May 30) from 4-7pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.

Morris and Patricia Briggs formerly from Jerseyville

Thu, 05 May 2011 9:45:46 CDT
74 year old Morris Briggs and his wife 62 year old Patricia Briggs of Roxana formerly from Jerseyville passed away earlier this week. A combined funeral service will be held Friday (May 6) at 10:00am at the First Assembly of God Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Russell "Bud" Carter of Oconee

Sat, 07 May 2011 09:01:41 CDT
(Oconee)--75 year old Russell "Bud" Carter of Oconee passed away on Friday (6th). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. A graveside services will be held Monday (9th) morning at 7am in the Oconee Mound cemetery. Friends may call Sunday (8th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Rose Marie Celi formerly from Mt. Olive

Fri, 06 May 2011 9:16:14 CDT
85 year old Rose Marie Celi of Arizona, formerly from Mt. Olive passed away May 4. Funeral Mass will be conducted Tuesday (May 10) at 10:00am at Church of the Ascension in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6-8pm at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Rosary will be recited Monday at 7:45pm.

Richard Compton of Hillsboro

Mon, 09 May 2011 09:06:01 CDT
(Hillsboro)--93 year old Richard Compton of Hillsboro passed away on Friday (6th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (10th) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Monday (9th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted at graveside.

Walter Compton of Sorento

Thu, 12 May 2011 14:18:35 CDT
(Sorento)--80 year old Walter Compton of Sorento passed away on Tuesday (10th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (13th) afternoon at 2pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Waveland cemetery. Friends may call Friday (13th) from noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted at graveside.

Wanda Fay Counts of Jerseyville

Fri, 13 May 2011 9:07:40 CDT
70 year old Wanda Fay Counts of Jerseyville passed away May 8. A memorial service will be held Saturday (May 14) at 4:00pm at the home of her sisters Mary Warner and Linda Counts in Fieldon. The Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Crain of Rosamond

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:30:26 CDT
(Rosamond)--96 year old Mildred Crain of Rosamond passed away on Saturday (14th). The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (18th) morning at 10:30am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Ohlman cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (17th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Josh Debose of Virden formerly from Girard

Thu, 12 May 2011 9:31:19 CDT
22 year old Josh Debose of Virden passed away May 11. Funeral services will be held Friday (May 13) at 1:30pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard. Burial will be in Girard cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7pm at the funeral home.

Ralph Devall of Hagarstown

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:21:44 CDT
(Hagarstown)--82 year old Ralph Devall of Hagarstown passed away on Tuesday (24th). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Mulberry Grove is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (27th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Friends may call Thursday (26th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Gary Downs of Greenville

Thu, 05 May 2011 08:25:26 CDT
(Greenville)--63 year old Gary Downs of Greenville passed away on Tuesday (3rd). The Young Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Monday (9th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mt. Auburn cemetery. Friends may call Sunday (8th) from 4pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Lola Mae Dunham of Jerseyville

Tue, 10 May 2011 10:17:58 CDT
93 year old Lola Dunham of Jerseyville passed away May 8. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Fieldon cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Iola Durbin of Irving

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:22:06 CDT
(Irving)--87 year old Iola Durbin of Irving passed away on Sunday (8th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (14th) morning at 11am at the First Baptist Church in Hillsboro. A private family burial will be in the Irving cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Robert Eddington of Irving

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:46:59 CDT
(Irving)--83 year old Robert Eddington of Irving passed away on Saturday (28th). A memorial service will be held Friday (3rd) morning at 11am at the First United Pentecostal Church of Schram City. Burial will be in the Irving cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Michael "Mick" Elledge of Litchfield

Fri, 27 May 2011 10:13:47 CDT
59 year old Michael "Mick" Elledge of Litchfield passed away May 25. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Noon at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be in Elm Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 11:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Imogene Elliott of Jerseyville

Wed, 25 May 2011 9:58:59 CDT
87 year old Imogene Elliott of Jerseyville passed away May 21. Funeral services will be held Thursday (May 26) at 11:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Delbert Emmons of Brighton

Mon, 23 May 2011 9:33:27 CDT
80 year old Delbert Emmons of Brighton passed away May 19. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (May 25) at 11:00am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in Brighton cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Bob England of Standard City

Sat, 28 May 2011 08:43:15 CDT
60 year old Bob England of Standard City passed away May 27. A graveside service will be held Sunday (May 29) at 2:00pm at Moore cemetery in rural Carlinville. The Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Fath of Hillsboro

Mon, 09 May 2011 09:07:25 CDT
(Hillsboro)--80 year old Billy Fath of Hillsboro passed away on Saturday (7th). The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (10th) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Monday (9th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

George Ferketich formerly from Mt. Olive

Sat, 14 May 2011 8:44:26 CDT
83 year old George Fertetich of Bloomington formerly from Mt. Olive passed away May 13. Funeral services will be held Monday (May 16) at 10;30am at The Church of the Ascension in Mt. Olive. Friends may call Monday from 9:30am until the time of the service at the church. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Ficker of Staunton

Mon, 30 May 2011 09:25:08 CDT
69 year old Richard Ficker of Staunton passed away May 25. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (June 1) at 10:00am at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8pm at the church. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.

Debra Lou Fireman of Litchfield

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:29:27 CDT
(Litchfield)--50 year old Debra Lou Fireman of Litchfield passed away on April 4th. The Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton is in charge of arrangements.   A memorial service will be held Sunday (15th) afternoon at 1pm at the Walton Park Pavilion in Litchfield. There will be no visitation.

Joseph Michael Fisko III of Gillespie

Wed, 11 May 2011 9:49:48 CDT
76 year old Joseph Michael Fisko III of Gillespie passed away May 8. Funeral services will be held Thursday (May 12) at Noon at Saints Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie. Inurnment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 11:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Kravanya Funeal Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.

William Fite of Bunker Hill

Sat, 21 May 2011 8:59:26 CDT
96 year old William Fite of Bunker Hill passed away May 18. Funeral services will be held Monday (May 23) at 10:00am at United Methodist Church in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Bunker Hill cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 5-8pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill.

Troy Lyle Freand of Jerseyville

Mon, 09 May 2011 9:24:33 CDT
63 year old Troy Lyle Freand of Jerseyville passed away May 7. A funeral mass will be conducted Tuesday (May 10) at 10:00am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Grimes-Neeley cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Jerseyville American Legion.

Robert "Bob" French of Jerseyville

Fri, 20 May 2011 11:00:07 CDT
82 year old Robert "Bob" French of Jerseyville passed away May 18. Funeral services will be held Saturday (May 21) at 10:00am at First Baptist Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in St. Francis cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-8pm at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville and Saturday from (:00am until the time of the service at the church. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Jerseyville American Legion.

Carolina "Deena" Garrison of Pana

Mon, 23 May 2011 13:05:42 CDT
(Pana)--80 year old Carolina Garrison of Pana passed away on Thursday (19th). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (24th) evening at 5pm at the funeral home. Friends may call Tuesday (24th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Geneva Garrison of Bunker Hill

Thu, 26 May 2011 9:32:29 CDT
84 year old Geneva Garrison of Bunker Hill passed away May 18. Funeral services will be held Saturday (May 28) at 10:00am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Bunker Hill cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

David Gears of Belleville formerly of Livingston

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:22:26 CDT
(Belleville)--23 year old David Gears of Belleville, formerly of Livingston passed away on Sunday (22nd). The Williamson Funeral Home in Worden is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (27th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Worden City cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (26th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Edith Gooch of Kentucky formerly of St Louis

Thu, 05 May 2011 14:04:56 CDT
(St. Louis)--94 year old Edith Gooch of Kentucky, formerly of St. Louis passed away on Saturday (30th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of local arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (6th) afternoon at 2pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Elmwood cemetery. Friends may call Friday (6th) from noon until the time of service at the funeral home.

Reba Graham of Litchfield

Sat, 21 May 2011 13:02:38 CDT
(Litchfield)--101 year old Reba Graham of Litchfield passed away on Thursday (19th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. A graveside service will be held Tuesday (24th) morning at 11am in the Elmwood cemetery in Litchfield. There will be no visitation.

Viola Green of Litchfield

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:49:11 CDT
(Litchfield)--98 year old Viola Green of Litchfield passed away on Saturday (28th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (3rd) afternoon at 1pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Cedar Ridge cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (2nd) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Rick Greenwalt of Carlinville

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:22:14 CDT
66 year old Rick Greenwalt of Carlinville passed away May 15. Funeral services will be held Thrusday (May 19) at 10:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-7pm at the funeral home.

Margaret Haarstick of Hillsboro

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:48:19 CDT
(Hillsboro)--92 year old Margaret Jane Dawson Haarstick of Hillsboro passed away on Monday (16th). The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (18th) afternoon at 2pm at the funeral home. There will be no visitation.

Barbara Hammon of Taylor Springs

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:16:40 CDT
(Taylor Springs)--81 year old Barbara Hammon of Taylor Springs passed away on Monday (9th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (13th) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Cress Hill cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (12th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

William Henson of Litchfield

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:24:49 CDT
(Litchfield)--94 year old William Henson of Litchfield passed away Thursday (12th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (17th) afternoon at 3pm in the Crabtree cemetery in Litchfield. There will be no visitation.

Hester Sutton of Carlinville

Tue, 31 May 2011 08:50:02 CDT
93 year old Hester Sutton of Carlinville formerly from Girard passed away May 28. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00am at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Girard. Burial will be in Girard cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Helen Kay High formerly from Mt. Olive

Thu, 26 May 2011 9:29:05 CDT
90 year old Helen Kay High of California formerly from Mt. Olive passed away January 2. A graveside service will be held Friday (May 27) at 1:00pm at Union Miner cemetery in Mt. Olive. The Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive is in charge of arrangements.

Harry Hopper of Gillespie

Fri, 20 May 2011 11:07:37 CDT
79 year old Harry Hopper of Gillespie passed away May 18. Funeral services will be held Sunday (May 22) at 2:00pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be in Gillespie City cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Matthew Huber of St Louis formerly of Coffeen

Mon, 23 May 2011 13:12:22 CDT
(St. Louis)--36 year old Matthew Huber of St. Louis, formerly of Coffeen passed away on Friday (20th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (26th) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Agnes cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (25th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Karen Huff of Kane

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:13:59 CDT
50 year old Karen Huff of Kane passed away May 15. Funeral services will be held Friday (May 20) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Providence cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Judy Hunter of Taylorville formerly of Taylor Springs

Fri, 13 May 2011 12:13:53 CDT
(Taylorville)--58 year old Judy Hunter of Taylorville, formerly of Taylor Springs passed away on Thursday (12th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (14th) afternoon at 2pm at the St. John's cemetery in Witt. There will be no visitation.

Harold Johnson of Raymond

Thu, 12 May 2011 14:21:16 CDT
(Raymond)--93 year old Harold Johnson of Raymond passed away on Wednesday (11th). The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (14th) morning at 10:30am at the Community of Faith Church in Raymond. Burial will be in the Asbury cemetery. Friends may call Friday (13th) from 6pm until 8 at the church.

Marvin Jones of Carlinville

Wed, 04 May 2011 9:47:53 CDT
87 year old Marvin Jones of Carlinville passed away May 3. A graveside service will be held Friday (May 6) at 1:00pm in Prairie Lawn cemetery in Carlinville. Military graveside rites will be conducted. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Karrick of Carlinville

Wed, 04 May 2011 9:36:54 CDT
80 year old Betty Karrick of Carlinville passed away May 2. Funeral services will be held Thursday (May 5) at 11:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

James Robert Katzmarek of Gillespie

Wed, 04 May 2011 9:42:55 CDT
62 year old James Robert Katzmarek of Gillespie passed away May 1. A memorial service will be held Thursday (May 5) at 11:00am at Benld Methodist Church. Burial will be in Benld cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld is in charge of arrangements.

Gregory "Greg" Klunk of Dow

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:19:17 CDT
53 year old Gregory "Greg" Klunk of Dow passed away May 1. Funeral services will be held Thursday (May 5) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Scenic Hill cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Paul Harold Koschak of Gillespie

Sat, 28 May 2011 08:49:06 CDT
82 year old Paul Harold Koschak of Gillespie passed away May 25. Funeral services will be Monday (May 30) at 11:30am at Saints Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie. Friends may call Sunday from 5-8pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. A prayer service will be held Sunday at 7:30pm.

Kenneth Gene Lahr of Piasa

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:20:23 CDT
64 year old Kenneth Gene Lahr of Piasa passed away May 23. Funeral services will be held Friday (May 27) at 10:00am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in St. Denis cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Barry Lakin of Carlinville

Thu, 26 May 2011 9:10:06 CDT
70 year old Barry Lakin of Carlinville passed away May 23. Funeral services will be held Friday (May 27) at 11:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Raymond "Ray" Leithschuh of Fillmore formerly of Litchfield

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:23:56 CDT
(Fillmore)--82 year old Raymond "Ray" Leitschuh of Fillmore, formerly of Litchfield passed away on Tuesday (24th). The Litchfield Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (28th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Green Hill cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (28th) after 9am at the funeral home.

Ronald Dean Libbra of Gillespie

Tue, 24 May 2011 9:49:10 CDT
59 year old Ronald Dean Libbra of Gillespie passed away May 22. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (May 25) at 10:00am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Martha Ann Littell of Bloomington

Wed, 11 May 2011 9:45:52 CDT
70 year old Martha Ann Littell of Bloomington passed away May 8. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in Brighton cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Steven Morris Long of Jerseyville

Sat, 21 May 2011 9:17:13 CDT
49 year old Steven Morris Long of Jerseyville passed away May 19. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (May 24) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Mondy from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

David Lusk of Hillsboro

Mon, 23 May 2011 13:14:08 CDT
(Hillsboro)--53 year old David Lusk of Hillsboro passed away on April 6th. The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held Saturday (28th) morning at 11am at the funeral home.

Beatrice "Betty" Lynch of Shipman

Wed, 25 May 2011 9:35:58 CDT
79 year old Beatrice "Betty" Lynch of Shipman passed away May 23. Funeral services will be held Thursday (May 26) at 2:00pm at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in St. Denis cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Shipman.

Richard "Dick" Mashburn of Jerseyville

Thu, 26 May 2011 9:23:55 CDT
71 year old Richard "Dick" Mashburn of Jerseyville passed away May 18. A memorial mass will be conducted Friday (May 27) at Noon at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Friends may call Friday from 11:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Mason of Wood River

Mon, 09 May 2011 9:20:15 CDT
55 year old Ruth Mason of Wood River passed away May 4. A graveside memorial service will be held Monday (May 9) at 1:00pm in Jalappa cemetery near Kane. The Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Lyle Mathias Sr of Nokomis

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:59:46 CDT
(Nokomis)--85 year old Lyle Mathias Sr. of Nokomis passed away on Thursday (26th). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (31st) at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mound cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (31st) after 10am at the funeral home.

James McCallister of Collinsville formerly of Granite City

Mon, 16 May 2011 08:56:49 CDT
(Collinsville)--64 year old James McCallister of Collinsville, formerly of Granite City passed away on Thursday (12th). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (18th) at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Green cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (17th) from 6pm until 8 at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted at graveside.

Fred McCarty of Waggoner formerly of Springfield

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:49:41 CDT
(Waggoner)--73 year old Fed McCarty of Waggoner, formerly of Springfield passed away on Saturday (14th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (19th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Sulphur Springs cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (19th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Jill Ann Mercurio of Jerseyville

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:10:33 CDT
41 year old Jill Ann Mercurio of Jerseyville passed away April 30. A vistitation will be held Wednesday (May 4) from 4-8pm at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7:30pm.

Helen Meyers of Shipman

Wed, 11 May 2011 10:11:10 CDT
94 year old Helen Meyers of Shipman passed away May 9. Funeral services will be held Friday (May 13) at 10:00am at Shipman United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Shipman cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8pm at the church. The Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sally Milanos of Hillsboro

Fri, 13 May 2011 12:15:19 CDT
(Hillsboro)--74 year old Sally Milanos of Hillsboro passed away on Thursday (12th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Margaret Ann Moody of Elsah

Mon, 30 May 2011 09:20:52 CDT
91 year old Margaret Ann Moody of Elsah passed away May 26. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (June 1) at 11:00am at First Baptist Church in Grafton. Burial will be in Elsah cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Roger Moore of Medora

Mon, 30 May 2011 09:15:31 CDT
76 year old Roger Moore of Medora passed away May 26. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (May 31) at 11:00am at Peace United Church of Christ in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville and Tuesday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church.

Emerald Mononey of Decatur

Thu, 05 May 2011 14:02:17 CDT
(Decatur)--75 year old Emerald Moroney of Decatur passed away on Tuesday (3rd). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of local arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (6th) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Agnes cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Willaim Morris of Staunton

Mon, 23 May 2011 9:38:38 CDT
89 year old William Morris of Staunton passed away May 20. Funeral service will be held Wednesday (May 25) at 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8pm at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Staunton Military Honor Guard.

Tony Mriscin of Alhambra

Tue, 24 May 2011 07:37:19 CDT
(Alhambra)--91 year old Tony Mriscin of Alhambra passed away on Sunday (22nd). The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (25th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Salem cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (24th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

John "Jack" Nash of Nokomis

Mon, 23 May 2011 13:07:33 CDT
(Nokomis)--80 year old John "Jack" Nash of Nokomis passed away on Saturday (21st). The Sutton Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (24th) evening at 7pm at the funeral home. Friends may call Tuesday (24th) after 5pm at the funeral home.

Gerald "Buck" Nimmons of Virden formerly of Litchfield

Sat, 07 May 2011 09:03:53 CDT
(Virden)--90 year old Gerald "Buck" Nimmons of Virden, formerly of Litchfield passed away on Thursday (5th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. A graveside service will be held Monday (9th) morning at 11am in the Elm Lawn cemetery. There will be no visitiation.

Jerry O'Brien of Litchfield

Mon, 23 May 2011 13:04:10 CDT
(Litchfield)--69 year old Jerry O'Brian of Litchfield passed away on Saturday (21st). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (24th) afternoon at 3pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Elmwood cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (24th) after 1pm at the funeral home.

Donna Orr of Staunton

Tue, 24 May 2011 10:00:33 CDT
62 year old Donna Orr of Staunton passed away May 21. Funeral services will be held Thursday (May 26) at 10:00am at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Donald Otten of Virden

Thu, 05 May 2011 9:50:32 CDT
72 year old Donald Otten of Virden passed away May 2. A celebration of life gathering will be held Friday (May 6) at 4:30pm in the Virden Community Center. The Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden is in charge of arrangements.

Paula Perrine of Virden

Thu, 26 May 2011 9:35:51 CDT
65 year old Paula Perrine of Virden passed away May 23. Funeral services will be held Saturday (May 28) at 10:30am at Boston Chapel Christian Church in Farmersville. Burial will be in Macoupin Creek cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 5-7pm at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Girard.

Martha Peters of Litchfield formerly of Hillsboro

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:41:37 CDT
(Litchfield)--88 year old Martha Peters of Litchfield, formerly of Hillsboro passed away on Friday (20th). The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (1st) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Green Hill cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (1st) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Ruth Pettit of Carlinville

Sat, 07 May 2011 8:34:07 CDT
88 year old Ruth Pettit of Carlinville passed away May 5. Funeral services will be held Monday (May 9) at 11:00am at Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 4-7pm at the funeral home.

Mildred Pilgrim of Nokomis

Sat, 07 May 2011 09:08:32 CDT
(Nokomis)--82 year old Mildred Pilgrim of Nokomis passed away on Thursday (5th). The Sutton Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (10th) morning at 10:30am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Nokomis cemetery. Friends may call Monday (9th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Helen Plovanich of Benld

Fri, 27 May 2011 10:17:33 CDT
95 year old Helen Plovanich of Benld passed away May 26. Funeral services will be held Saturday (May 28) at 2:00pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Burial will be in Benld cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 1:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Rose Adams Pollard of Litchfield

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:47:05 CDT
(Litchfield)--94 year old Rose Adams Pollard of Litchfield passed away on Saturday (14th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (18th) afternoon at 1pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (17th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Lucille Reddo of Bunker Hill

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:05:10 CDT
88 year old Lucille Reddo of Bunker Hill passed away May 23. Funeral services will be held Thursday (May 26) at Noon at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Bunker Hill cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Thelma Revisky of Donnellson

Fri, 13 May 2011 12:12:00 CDT
(Donnellson)--90 year old Thelma Revisky of Donnellson passed away on Thursday (12th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (17th) morning at 11am at the Christian Church of Litchfield. Burial will be in the Kirkland cemetery. Friends may call Monday (16th) from 5pm until 8 at the church.

Anna Lou Reynolds of Carlinville

Mon, 23 May 2011 9:29:19 CDT
83 year old Anna Lou Reynolds of Carlinville formerly from Chesterfieldj passed away May 22. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (May 24) at 11:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Chesterfield cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Margaret Shirley Ringhausen of Fieldon

Tue, 24 May 2011 9:43:41 CDT
80 year old Margaret Shirley Ringhausen of Fieldon passed away May 20. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Wednesday (May 25) at 1:00pm at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Scenic Hill cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Norman "Dallas" Ruppe of Hillsboro

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:52:33 CDT
(Hillsboro)--87 year old Norman "Denver" Ruppe of Hillsboro passed away on Monday (30th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (4th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Olive Hill cemetery. Friends may call Friday (3rd) from 5pm until 8 at hte funeral home. Military rites will be conducted at graveside.

Linda Satterlee of Mt. Olive

Mon, 23 May 2011 9:06:42 CDT
57 year old Linda Satterlee of Mt. Olive passed away May 21. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (May 24) at 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Mt. Olive City cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5-9pm at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive.

Mary Ellen Sauls of Brighton

Tue, 24 May 2011 10:19:04 CDT
63 year old Mary Ellen Sauls of Brighton passed away May 23. Funeral services will be held Thursday (May 26) at 10:00am at St. Paul United Methodist Chuirch in Brighton. Burial will be in Brighton cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm at the church. The Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge of arrangements.

June Shultz of Shipman

Wed, 11 May 2011 10:07:07 CDT
81 year old June Shultz of Shipman passed away May 9. A memorial service will be held Friday (May 13) at 10:00am at Zion Lutheran Church in Shipman. Private committal services will be held in the Shipman cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8pm at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Shipman.

Norman Sikes of Taylorville

Tue, 17 May 2011 13:44:29 CDT
(Taylorville)--75 year old Norman Gene Sikes of Taylorville passed away on Sunday (15th). The Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (21st) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Anderson cemetery. Friends may call Friday (20th) from 4pm until 8 at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted at graveside. Masonic rites will be conducted Friday (20th) evening at 8pm.

Don Simonton of Gillespie

Mon, 09 May 2011 09:10:04 CDT
(Litchfield)--88 year old Don Simonton of Gillespie passed away on Friday (6th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (10th) afternoon at 2pm at the Elmwood cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Merle Smith of Raymond

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:13:06 CDT
(Raymond)--80 year old Merle Smith of Raymond passed away on Saturday (7th). The Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (12th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Asbury cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (12th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Peggy Sorenson of Virden

Fri, 06 May 2011 9:05:30 CDT
82 year old Peggy Sorenson of Virden passed away May 2. Funeral services will be held Saturday (May 7) at 1:00pm at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be in Virden cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 11:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Myrle Stinnett of Staunton

Tue, 31 May 2011 08:54:02 CDT
89 year old Myrle Stinnett of Staunton passed away May 16. A memorial service will be held Thursday (June 2) at 10:00am at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton.

Ann Stoddard of Edwardsville formerly of Mt Olive

Mon, 16 May 2011 09:09:03 CDT
(Edwardsville)--92 year old Ann Stoddard of Edwardsville, formerly of Mt. Olive passed away on May 14th. The Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive is in charge of arrangements. Funeral mass will be held Saturday (21st) morning 11am at the Holy Trinity Church in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in the Benld City cemetery. Friends may call Friday (20th) from 6pm until 8 at the funeral home. Rosary will be recited Friday (20th) evening at 7:45pm.

Lee Street of Litchfield

Thu, 05 May 2011 14:09:23 CDT
(Litchfield)--89 year old Lee Street of Litchfield passed away on Tuesday (3rd). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (7th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Elm Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (7th) one hour prior to service at the funeal home.

Robert Sueverkruebbe of Highland

Thu, 05 May 2011 08:22:04 CDT
(Highland)--80 year old Robert Sueverkruebbe of Highland passed away on Wednesday (4th). The Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (7th) morning at 10am at the Hope Lutheran Church in Highland. Burial will be in the Jefferson Barracks National cemetery. Friends may call Friday (6th) from 4pm until 8 at the funeral home; and again on Saturday (7th) after 9am at the church.

Larry Terneus of Hillsboro

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:22:07 CDT
(Hillsboro)--75 year old Larry Terneus of Hillsboro passed away on Sunday (1st). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (5th) afternoon at 1pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Wares Grove cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (4th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Lisa Titsworth of Hillsboro

Mon, 09 May 2011 09:11:17 CDT
(Hillsboro)--49 year old Lisa Titsworth of Hillsboro passed away on Saturday (7th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (11th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Wares Grove cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (10th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Maxine Tosetti of Nokomis

Mon, 23 May 2011 13:10:30 CDT
(Nokomis)--71 year old Maxine Tosetti of Nokomis passed away on Thursday (19th). The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (25th) morning at 10am at the St. Louis Church in Nokomis. Burial will be in the Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (24th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Donnie "Don" Tucker of Bethalto

Mon, 09 May 2011 12:49:36 CDT
(Bethalto)--77 year old Donnie "Don" Tucker of Bethalto passed away on Saturday (7th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (11th) morning at 11am at the Church of God in Bethalto. Friends may call Tuesday (10th) from 4pm until 8 at the church.

Irma Rose Turner of Jerseyville

Wed, 11 May 2011 10:15:39 CDT
91 year old Irma Rose Turner of Jerseyville passed away May 8. Funeral services will be held Friday (May 13) at 1:00pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Kane cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Mitchell "Mitch‘ Wagner of Carlinville

Wed, 11 May 2011 9:54:16 CDT
35 year old Mitchell "Mitch" Wagner of Carlinville passed away May 10. Funeral services will be held Friday (May 13) at 10:00 at St. Paul‘s United Church of Christ in Carlinville. Burial will be in Moore cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville.

Henry "Griz" Wallace of Herrin

Tue, 24 May 2011 07:38:48 CDT
(Herrin)--55 year old Henry "Griz" Wallace of Herrin passed away on Friday (20th). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call Saturday (28th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Barbara Suzanne Watson of Farmersville

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:18:45 CDT
81 year old Barbara Suzanne Watson of Farmersville passed away May 23. Funeral services will be held Friday (May 27) at 10:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard. Burial will be in St. Martin cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7pm at the funeral home.

Helen Wattjes of Tuscola formerly of Nokomis

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:44:13 CDT
(Nokomis)--99 year old Helen Wattjes of Tuscola, formerly of Nokomis passed away on May 24th. The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (2nd) afternoon at 2pm at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Nokomis. Burial will be in the St. Paul's cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (1st) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Melba "Brandy" Webster of Litchfield formerly of Fillmore

Sat, 28 May 2011 08:41:29 CDT
(Litchfield)--78 year old Melba "Brandy" Webster of Litchfield, formerly of Fillmore passed away on Friday (27th). The Allen and Sutton Funeral Home in Fillmore is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Sunday (29th) afternoon at 2pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Whitten cemetery. Friends may call Sunday (29th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Neoma Weir of Kentucky formerly of Litchfield

Sat, 07 May 2011 09:06:33 CDT
(Litchfield)--89 year old Neoma Weir of Kentucky, formerly of Litchfield passed away on Friday (6th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of local arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (10th) morning at 10am at the Christian Church of Litchfield. Burial will be in the Elmwood cemetery. Friends may call Monday (9th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

William "Bill" Whitley of Hillsboro

Thu, 12 May 2011 14:25:14 CDT
(Hillsboro)--80 year old William "Bill" Whitley of Hillsboro passed away on Thursday (12th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (14th) morning at 11am at the St. Agnes Church in Hillsboro. Burial will be in the St. Agnes cemetery. Friends may call Friday (13th) from 6pm until 8 at the funeral home.