Andy James Baker Jr. III, 59, of McLeansboro, Ill., formerly of Equality, passed away July 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Andy was born February 7, 1957 in Harlan County, Ky. Andy was the son of the late Susie and Andy Baker Jr. He is survived by his wife, Pamela A. "Pam" (Dye) Baker; one son, A.J. Baker IV of Greenville, Ky.; one daughter, Hollie Harrelson of Boise, Idaho; two step daughters, Michelle Page of McLeansboro, Gina Miller and fiancé Nick Nalley also of [...]
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Deana Lee Oxford Jones
Deana Lee Oxford Jones, 47, of Ridgway, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 12:33 p.m. She was born on January 15, 1969 in Eldorado, the daughter of the late Charles Raymond and Christine Lyn (Bally) Oxford. Deana was a member of the St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway. She is survived by her fiancé, Tim Duvall of Ridgway; two children, Cassie Jo Heflin of Marion, James Jones of Harrisburg; four step children, Shaun Duvall of Ridgway, Taylor Moran and Andy Moran of [...]
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William Franklin "Bill" Chaney
William Franklin "Bill" Chaney, 77, of Norris City, passed away at his home on Friday, July 29, 2016, 10:45 a.m. after an extended illness. Bill was born on May 14, 1939 in West Frankfort, the son of the late Martin and Dorothy (Huffmeister) Chaney. He married Carmen McGinnis on July 31, 1960, who survives. Bill was a salesman for many companies through the years until retiring. Diehard fan of the St. Louis Cardinals like his daughter Renee but was a huge fan of Nascar that he loved to watch [...]
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Zella Mae Jordan
Zella Mae Jordan, 94, resident of Harrisburg passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Shawnee Rose Care Center in Harrisburg. Zella was born August 27, 1921 in Harrisburg to the late Clarence and Ada (Parker) Ewell. She was Baptist by faith. Early in Life Zella Worked at Harts Department Store in Harrisburg and later she worked in the bakery of the IGA grocery store in Harrisburg. She is survived by two daughters; Jeanetta Mattingly (Fred Shaw) of Harrisburg and Julia Ann Jones of Bartlett, [...]
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Alma "Toots" Ruth Cruson
Alma "Toots" Ruth Cruson, 74, of Rosiclare, IL., passed away on Friday July 29, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born in Pope County on September 21, 1941 to Matthew Raymond Collier and Lorraine (Shelby) Collier. On September 19, 1964, she married the love of her life, Harold Cruson.Mrs. Cruson is survived by her Husband: Harold Cruson of Rosiclare, Il; Sister: Shirley and Dallas Parker; Sister: Faye Belwood; Sister: Kathy Rhoads; and Many Nieces, Nephews, [...]
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Helen Bernadine Guest
Helen Bernadine Guest was born February 2, 1926, to the late Jack and Melvina Stalions. On July 30th at 1:05 pm she left her earthly home to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Her friends called her Bernadine, family called her Dean, and fellow co-workers called her Bernie. One wintery day in 1945, she met the love of her life, Ebert C. Guest. Five days after their chance meeting the two were joined in matrimony. She and Ebert (who preceded her in death 2005) had two children, [...]
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Deana Lee Oxford Jones
Deana Lee Oxford Jones, 47, of Ridgway, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 12:33 p.m. She was born on January 15, 1969 in Eldorado, the daughter of the late Charles Raymond and Christine Lyn (Bally) Oxford. Deana was a member of the St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway. She is survived by her fiancé, Tim Duvall of Ridgway; two children, Cassie Jo Heflin of Marion, James Jones of Harrisburg; four step children, Shaun Duvall of Ridgway, Taylor Moran and Andy Moran of [...]
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Ramon Bordoy-Alvarez
Ramon Bordoy-Alvarez, age 76, of Harrisburg, passed away at 1:42 PM, Monday, August 1, 2016 at his residence in Harrisburg.Ramon was born on March 15, 1940 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to the late Nemesio Bordoy-Vega and Esmeralda Alvarez-Cruz de Bordoy.Surviving family members include his son: Michael Bordoy of California; daughter: Katherine Boyes of California; daughter: Lori Bordoy of Muddy; son: Patrick Bordoy of Harrisburg; daughter: Kelly Hutchison [...]
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Ruth Harris Tobe
Ruth Harris Tobe, age 90, resident of Carrier Mills, passed away Saturday-August 6, 2016 at the home of her sister Wanda Dunn with whom she had made her home for the last several years.Ruth was born on August 15, 1925 in rural Stonefort, IL daughter of the late Curtis Harris and Savannah Ashworth Harris.She married Stanley Tobe on March 19, 1988 and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2004Ruth worked for International Harvester for many years and later [...]
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Mona Nelson
Mona Nelson, 65, of Harrisburg, died Saturday, August 6, 2016, at DePaul Hospital insuburban St. Louis, Missouri.She is survived by her husband of 41 years, David Nelson; three children, Heather Marie(Kenny) Rea, Jesse Latham (Amber) Nelson, and Kate Erin (Mark) Polino; and twogranddaughters, Cassie Rea and Fara Polino.Mona is also survived by her two sisters, Lynn Adams and Debbie (Mark) Holmgren, andby her [...]
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Harry Armand Witt Sr.
Harry Armand Witt Sr. of Lacombe, Louisiana formerly of Dorrisville (Harrisburg), Illinois died Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. His family was with him in his final days as he fell asleep in death.We love him and miss him. He is survived by his " beloved son"Harry A Witt Jr.And his three sisters, Janice Witt Vostry and husband (Charles) of San Antonio, [...]
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Franklin Roy Hunsinger
Franklin Roy Hunsinger age 32, of Sesser, passed away at 10:10 PM, Friday, August 5, 2016.Franklin was born on June 23, 1984 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Robert C. Hunsinger and Anitta Nuzum. In October 2015 he married Autumn Crangle and she preceded him in death on December 31, 2015. Franklin was a graduate of the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute of Phoenix.Surviving family members include his mother: Anitta Nuzum of Sesser, Illinois; father: Robert C. Hunsinger of [...]
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Ruth Ann Gray
Ruth Ann Gray, 59, of Eldorado, passed away August 13, 2016 in Carbondale. She was born in Henderson, KY to Hugh and Ruth (Bradley) Gray on September 26, 1956. She worked as a caregiver at Saline Care Center and CILA homes. She was a member of the Union Grove Church. She worked for the Special Olympics for 20 years. She loved being a caregiver and she worked in Bible School for many years. Ruth Ann is survived by her mother, Ruth Gray of [...]
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Warren Tolley Jr.
Warren Parker Tolley, Jr. 57, was called to heaven on August 9, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life/Fish Fry hosted by his children [...]
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Patsy Joyce Ledbetter
Patsy Joyce Ledbetter of rural Dupo, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home from an acute myocardial infarction on August 13, 2016. She was born on September 4, 1935 in Graves County, Kentucky, the daughter of Patrick Henry Folks and Mary Novella Folks, nee Mullins, both of whom preceded her death. In the latter 1930’s, she moved with her parents to Miami, Florida, where they resided until the early 1940’s, at which time her family [...]
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Dorothy Patterson
Dorothy Patterson, age 93, passed away on August 8, 2016 in Tampa. She was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on September 14, 1922 to William and Nell (Stanton) Wheatley.She is survived by a daughter, Joan Moore (Husband- Clark).Graveside services will be held at 3 PM, Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 PM, Saturday August 20, 2016 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. Condolences may be [...]
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Jean Boyett (Reba Jeanene Tate)
Jean Boyett (Reba Jeanene Tate) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away August 11, 2016. Jean was born near Galatia, Illinois, February 21, 1936 to Egbert and Delta Tate. She attended a one room schoolhouse in the Hamburg community through the 8th grade. She graduated from Galatia High School in 1952 and from Southern Illinois University in 1956 with a degree in Home Economics. On June 14, 1959 she married Richard (Dick) Eugene Boyett, and they were married for 57 years. She worked in the Ft. [...]
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Velma L. Daniels
Velma L. Daniels, 83, of Eldorado, passed away in Effingham on August 16, 2016. She was born in Champaign on June 14, 1933 to the late Otto and Lottie (Smith) Willis. She worked as a cashier at Food Center in Eldorado for many years. She was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and a member of the Eldorado Gospel Assembly Church. On April 11, 1958 she married Charles Daniels and he preceded her in death on April 23, [...]
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Ryan Matthew Rann
Ryan Matthew Rann, 40, resident of the Brushy Creek Community passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at his residence. Ryan was born April 26, 1976 in Eldorado to the late Randal E. and Donna M. (Patterson) Rann. He married the former Samonica Steinsultz who survives. Ryan owned and operated Rann Welding Supply for 16 years. Ryan was a member of the Galatia Masonic Lodge #684 and a past Master of the Galatia Lodge. He was very active in fundraising and growing the scholarship fund and served [...]
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Betty Virginia Nyberg
Betty Virginia Nyberg, 89, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 12:03 pm , August 18, 2016, at the Harrisburg Medical Center.Betty was born in Tamaqua Pennsylvania on January 29,1927, to Jacob D. Derr and Mary Derr (Angstadt). She was the fourth of eight children.She married William A. Nyberg, at New York City on October 6, 1956. She worked in New York City, as a supervisor for the New York Telephone Company and later at Skaggs Pharmacy. She was a member of the McKinley [...]
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