Sarah Ann Gibbs, 80, of Du Quoin, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away at 7:10 am, August 23, 2016, at the Fairview Health Care & Rehab in Du Quoin, IL.Sarah was born in Harrisburg on July 17, 1936, to the late Gladius and Vivian (Carter) Gibbs.She was never married and was a former member of Liberty Baptist Church.Sarah is survived by her sister: Martha (Gibbs) Reynolds of Springfield, IL., her brother-in-law: Thornton Davis of Florida and nieces and [...]
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Thelma (Granny) Gibbs
Thelma (Granny) Gibbs 96 of Harrisburg passed away peacefully at 4:58 PM Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in Carrier Mills. Thelma was born March 17, 1920 in Herod, IL to the late Lucian and Sophie (Modglin) Gibbons. She married Gilbert Gibbs on July 29, 1938 in Charleston, MO. They celebrated 51 years of marriage before his passing on September 27, 1989. Thelma is survived by three sons, Cecil and Ann Gibbs of Marion, Jess Gibbs of Harrisburg and [...]
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Clara Frances Thornton
Clara Frances Thornton, age 98, of Harrisburg, passed away at 3:15 AM, Friday, August 26, 2016 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born on January 20, 1918 in Carrier Mills, Illinois.Her parents were Loren and Osgoal was to live to be 100. Although she fought the good fight and never gave up, God had other plans and called her home. bia (Wallace) Austin.Frances married Everett "Jack" Kincheloe on August 31, 1935 and he preceded her in death on September 7, 1957. [...]
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Stella L. (Seets) Wright
Stella L. (Seets) Wright, 78, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 6:08 PM, Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Harrisburg Medical Center.Stella was born on September 27, 1937 in Shawneetown, IL to the late George W. Seets and Mary (Holloman) Seets. On June 27, 1953 she married Wayne Wright. Stella and Wayne were the owner and operators of Wright’s Wrecker Service for many years and also a daycare.Surviving family members include a son: Fred Wright of Harrisburg; son: Steve [...]
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Ronald E. McGill
Ronald E. McGill, age 71 of Edwardsville, IL and of Junction, IL passed this life on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in the Harrisburg Medical Center. Ron as most knew him was born in Pekin, IL on September 24, 1944 to the late Paul & Kathyrn (Justice) McGill. Ron graduated in 1962 from Mt. Vernon High School. On September 23, 1978 he married [...]
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Stella L. (Seets) Wright
Stella L. (Seets) Wright, 78, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 6:08 PM, Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Harrisburg Medical Center.Stella was born on September 27, 1937 in Shawneetown, IL to the late George W. Seets and Mary (Holloman) Seets. On June 27, 1953 she married Wayne Wright. Stella and Wayne were the owner and operators of Wright’s Wrecker Service for many years and also a daycare.Surviving family members include a son: Fred Wright of Harrisburg; son: Steve [...]
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Clara Frances Thornton
Clara Frances Thornton, age 98, of Harrisburg, passed away at 3:15 AM, Friday, August 26, 2016 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.She was born on January 20, 1918 in Carrier Mills, Illinois. Her parents were Loren and Osbia (Wallace) Austin. Frances married Everett "Jack" Kincheloe on August 31, 1935 and he preceded her in death on September 7, 1957. She married Joe Thornton on August 4, 1962 and he preceded her in death in 1987.Frances joined McKinley Avenue Baptist [...]
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Curtis E. Jennings
Curtis E. Jennings passed away 5:30 am on August 27, 2016 at home with family.He was born in Girard, IL on May 25, 1932 to Irving and Anna Jennings. He graduated from Carlinville High School 1950. He went to Blackburn College. Southern Missionary College, TN, and Andrews University, MI. He taught school in Illinois and also worked for the Forestry.He is survived by his wife of 55 years Fay Eller Jennings; three sons, Eldon Jennings of Pavillion, WY, David Jennings, Fort [...]
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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 Eldorado, her brother Larry Wayne [...]
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Jean Boyett
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, 2004. Velma is survived by her [...]
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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 [...]
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Marjorie “Marge” L. Oglesby
Marjorie "Marge" L. Oglesby, 92, of Evansville, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016, at her home. She was born to Martin and Elsie (Scherer) Reynolds on September 4, 1923, in St. Wendel, IN.She was a member of VFW Post #1114 Ladies Auxiliary and of First Presbyterian Church, since 1952, where she was a Deacon, belonged to the Presbyterian Women, and taught Sunday School. Marge worked for Hoosier Cardinal during WWII and was also a licensed beautician. She loved children, was a [...]
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Barbara Reynolds
Barbara Reynolds, age 87, of Harrisburg, passed away at 7:09 AM, Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Harrisburg Medical Center.Barbara was born on April 7, 1929 in Harrisburg to the late Clifford "Doc" Reynolds and Elizabeth (Barker) Aldridge. Barbara retired from the Department of Public Aide office in Harrisburg. She attended Dorrisville Baptist Church.She leaves behind many beloved cousins: Shirley (Barker) Young, Beth (Greg) Stone, Christopher (Christina) Stone, Shawn [...]
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Vera Evans
Vera Evans, 82, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 1:22 PM, Monday, August 29, 2016, at Saline Care Center.She was born on April 30, 1934 in Pope County, IL to the late Charles and Margaret (Pulaski) Dorch. She married Joseph "J.C." Evans and he preceded her in death in 1983. Vera worked as a supervisor for a manufacturing company in Chicago.Surviving family members include 3 sons: Ronald Evans Sr. of Billings Montana; Donald and wife Carol Evans of [...]
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Joy Lavelle Gibbs
On August 24, 2016, Joy Lavelle Gibbs; formerly Palmer, passed away at Wabash Christian Retirement Center, in Carmi, Illinois.Joy was born in Eldorado on October 14, 1943, to Hazel and Louis Palmer, who preceded her in death. She had one sister, Lois Williams, who also preceded her in death.She is survived by her daughter, Debbie DeArmon (Jeff) of Raleigh, Illinois, nephew Bran-don Williams and children, great niece Ashley Kisner and children, great nephew Kelly Joe [...]
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Ronald E. McGil
Ronald E. McGill, age 71 of Edwardsville, IL and of Junction, IL passed this life on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in the Harrisburg Medical Center.Ron as most knew him was born in Pekin, IL on September 24, 1944 to the late Paul and Kathyrn (Justice) Mc-Gill. Ron graduated in 1962 from Mt. Vernon High School. On September 23, 1978 he married the former Vicki Roe who survives.Ron served in the Air National Guard for 8 years. He worked for over 32 years at Shell Oil as a [...]
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Curtis E. Jennings
Curtis E. Jennings passed away 5:30 am on August 27, 2016 at home with family.He was born in Girard, IL on May 25, 1932 to Irving and Anna Jennings. He graduated from Carlinville High School 1950. He went to Blackburn College.Southern Missionary College, TN, and Andrews University, MI. He taught school in Illinois and also worked for the Forestry.He is survived by his wife of 55 years Fay Eller Jennings; three sons, El-don Jennings of Pavillion, WY, David [...]
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Delbert Harold Volkening
Delbert Harold Volkening, 82, of Eldorado passed away at 12:45 AM, Friday, September 2, 2016, at Eldorado Rehab and Nursing Home.Delbert was born on July 16, 1934 in Burlington, IL to the late Edwin and Helena (Seyler) Volkening. On June 17, 1966 he married Grace Dutton and she preceded him in death on February 28, 2006. He was a carpenter and Navy Veteran.Surviving family members include his sons: David Volkening and wife Kathy of Eldorado and Scott Volkening of Elgin, [...]
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Norman "Butch" Duncan
Norman "Butch" Duncan, 60 years of age, passed away at home September 4, 2016. He leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Edna Duncan, whom he married on February 14, 1981.Butch and Edna were blessed with a son: Johnny Gwaltney of Goreville, IL; daughters: Kati Stilley and husband Shane of McEwen, TN; [...]
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