Roberta Marie Plumlee, 56, of Buckner, IL, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at her residence. She was born on July 3, 1958, in Buckner, IL, the daughter of Robert Laws and Naomi (Armstrong) Laws. She married Lincoln C. Plumlee, who preceeded her in death. Roberta enjoyed playing Bingo, collecting dolls, fishing and listening to music. She was a loving grandmother and did a great job spoiling them. Surviving relatives include her children, Michelle Johnson and husband Timothy, Robert Plumlee and wife Joni and Chelsea Vanhoorebeke and husband David, two brothers, Tom Raines and William Laws and a sister, Naomi Hendricks and husband Lenard, 11 grandchildren, Christy Plumlee, Robert Plumlee II, George Plumlee, Nathaniel Plumlee, Josh Plumlee, Christian Plumlee, Noah Plumlee, Austin Plumlee, Danielle Plumlee, Christopher Pyles and Danielle Burke and three great-grandchildren, Myles Plumlee, Bently Plumlee and Isaac Vanhoorebeke and her companion, Kim Key. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Mary Sue Plumlee, three sisters, Minnie Boner, Bonnie Laws and Marty Laws and three brothers, Jonny Laws, Bobby Laws and Jerry Laws. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor James Johnson and Denny Bush officiating. Burial will be in the Harrison Cemetery, Buckner, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hobbs Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory to help the family with funeral expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory, Benton, IL.

  John Arvai Sr., 91, passed away very peacefully at home in Zeigler surrounded by his loving family and went to be with his Heavenly Father at 7:13 a.m., on Thursday January 8, 2015. John was born in Benton, IL to George and Josephine (Mack) Arvai on November 29, 1923. He graduated from West Frankfort High School in 1941. He then went to work for The Civilian Conservation Corps which at that time he helped build Giant City Lodge and Recreation Park. He later joined The United States Marine Corps. For much of World War II, he was stationed in the South Pacific, mainly in the Marshall Islands. As a Tech Sergeant, he worked in a variety of capacities as part of the staff of a Major General who commanded the 4th Marine Corps Aircraft Wing. After proudly serving his country, he returned to Southern Illinois and found the love of his life. He loved telling the story about the moment he met her that "It was love at first sight". He was united in holy matrimony with Ann Nitkulinec on September 17, 1949 at the First Baptist Church in West Frankfort. John and Ann made Zeigler their home and started a family. He made a career as a coal miner working for several different mines but primarily at Old Ben #21. He was awarded A Certificate of Honor by the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association for working 42 years without a lost time injury in the mining industry. During his career he was union proud and strong and served as the Union Secretary for The United Mine Workers of America Local #1124. He retired in 1986 as a Mine Examiner. Mr. Arvai was a Godly Man that devoted his life to his family and his Lord and Savior. He was a lifelong member of The First Baptist Church in Zeigler where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and Sunday School Teacher. He is fondly remembered by many for awarding silver dollars to those who learned to recite the books of the bible. He has read the bible through several times each year and lost count after reading it over 50 times. He read his bible daily and lived by the words every day of his life. He was proud to have led so many people to Christ. He also recently enjoyed worshiping at The Church of the Nazarene in Royalton. John always had a warm smile and never met a stranger. He had many hobbies that he has passed down to his children and grand-children; one of which was having one of the most beautiful gardens in town and sharing his produce with others. He loved to hunt mainly squirrels, quail and rabbits, but his true passion was fishing for bluegill at Reelfoot Lake, TN and many other places, but his favorite spot was Tall Tree Lake.John was always active in his children, grandchildren's and great grandchildren's lives. He attended many of their sporting events and would always proudly cheer them on. His love for children included all of the neighborhood kids. He would pack his station wagon full and treat them to Polar Whip after taking them to swim at Crab Orchard Lake. He also served many years on The Zeigler-Royalton School Board. After his retirement he and his wife Ann volunteered at the Marion VA Hospital for 15 years resulting in the Shawnee Detachment of The Marine Corps League awarding him the title "Marine of the Year". John would attend the yearly ball with Ann, John Jr and grandson Jeremy all who served in The Marine Corps. John shared 64 years of a loving marriage to his wife Ann. They loved to dance and do everything together. You rarely saw them apart. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2013 and he has lived with a broken heart since and has eagerly a waited this day to join her. He was also preceded in death by his Parents; a sister and brother in law, Ann and Jerry Meldrum; two sisters and brother-in-laws, Mary and Ted Phillips; Helen and Rollie Phillips; a brother-in-law, George Nitkulinec; two nephews Jeffrey Phillips and Kenneth Meldrum; a great grandniece Avery Stetson and his beloved dog Lexie. John leaves a long legacy of a large loving family that will be forever grateful to have had this Man as our Patriarch and role model. Those surviving him are his children and their spouses, two Sons, John Jr and Susie Arvai of Zeigler; Don and Cindy Arvai of Royalton, four daughters, Peggy and Anthony Rinella of Marion; Sharon and Al Martin of DuQuoin, Rebekah and Heath Steinmetz of Energy and Merry Jo Arvai of Royalton; grandchildren and spouses, Jeremy and Melissa Arvai, Lindsay Arvai, Casie and Billy Keef, Kyle Rinella, Melissa Mitroka, Tony and Haley Rinella, Ashley and John Chamness Jr, Whitney and JJ Veach, Dylan Arvai, Luke Steinmetz, Zebulon and Erynn Martin and Joel and Simon Martin; great grandchildren, Tristen Veach, Logan Giles, Ashley Jo Arvai, Riley Giles, Austin Arvai, Allyson Giles, Jaxon Veach, Madyson Lipe, Corbin Brimm, Cole Lipe, Adi and Lola Martin, Rayder and Talula Chamness, Ridge Mitroka, Alizah Jo Veach and Brinley Ann Rinella and many other loving nieces and nephews along with their spouses, children and grandchildren who adored him and called him "Uncle Johnnie". John was an avid animal lover and always had pets, his last companion was his beloved cat Pegalou and she provided him much comfort and snuggling beside him at night since the passing of Ann. John was a huge sports fan and he loved to watch football and baseball. As a lifelong Cub Fan, he was still waiting for it to be their year! (In recent times he could be seen rooting for the Cardinals) A celebration of John Arvai’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, 106 S. Pine Street in Zeigler conducted by his family. The family welcomes anyone that would like to speak or share in a memory to contribute to the service. service. Burial with military hours courtesy of the Zeigler and Orient American Legions, the West Frankfort VFW and the Scott Air Force Base, Marine Corps Flag Honors Team will be at the Zeigler Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 10:00 a.m., to 1:00 p.m., Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Arvai are suggested to the Zeigler Fire Department, 301 Church St., Zeigler, IL 62999 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Envelopes will be available at the church. Vantrease Funeral Homes, Inc. of Zeigler and Royalton is entrusted with the arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, share a life story or sign the memorial guest register visit www.vantreasefuneralhome.com

  Roberta Marie Plumlee, 56, of Buckner, IL, died 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory, Benton, IL.

  Linda Flannigan, 76, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, in Du Quoin Nursing and Rehab Center. Linda was born May 1, 1938, in Mulkeytown, to Emmett ”Dobber” and Verble (Hill) Swisher. She married Raymond Flannigan April 6, 1957, and he survives. She was a medical transcriptionist in Nashville, Tennessee. Linda was a member of Mulkeytown Christian Church. Survivors include children, David and Paula Flannigan of McKinney, Texas, Mark Flannigan of Mulkeytown, and Tracy Flannigan of Mulkeytown; grandchildren, Shana Flannigan; and great-grandchildren, Avanna Hall and Dixie Hall; sisters and brothers, Charles “Dobber” and Judy Swisher of Mulkeytown, Bob and Evelyn Swisher of Coello, Janice and Norm Tilley-of Du Quoin, and Debbie and Jerry Stanley of Mulkeytown; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Linda was a loving mother, and a military wife taking care of a family, while her husband was gone to serve his country. She enjoyed Raymond’s and her world travel very much. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Burial will be in Mulkeytown Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mulkeytown Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.  

  Lorena L. Giacone, 93, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, in StoneBridge Senior Living Center in Benton. She was a homemaker. Lorena was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher and a former member of St. Andrews Altar Society. She was born July 31, 1921, in Christopher, to Louis and Josephine (Giacomo) Eure. She was first married to Burt Kirchner and he preceded her in death. She was then married to Louie Giacone and he also preceded her in death. Survivors include children, Joyce Lewis of Christopher; stepchildren, Robert Fabris of Christopher, and Barry Giacone of Sesser; grandchildren, Trisha Eure of Christopher, Tiffany and (Matt) Cripps of Peoria, Tracy and (Duane) Thryselins, Jeff Fabris and Scott Fabris, all of Christopher; four great-grandchildren, Ellis and Brooke Akers, and Damian and Rylie Cripps. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; one son, Robert Kirchner; sister, Margaret Mondoni; and brother, John Eure. Services will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 10, in St. Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher. Burial will be in Muller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville, with Father Joseph Trapp officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.  

  Billy Williford, 75, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at his residence. Billy was born May 24, 1939, in East Prairie, Missouri, to Lonzo and Mildred (Cotham) Williford.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather; member of Third Baptist Church in West Frankfort and loved to collect arrowheads. He also loved to help people.Survivors include his wife, Lynn Williford of Orient; daughter, LaDonna (Kevin) O’Connell of Carterville; son, Ron Williford of West Frankfort; brother, Frank (Joan) Williford of Bridgetown, Missouri; three grandchildren, Molly Loughran, Rose Loughran and Brandon Williford; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey and Daven Williford.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Marshall, Charles and Bobby Joe Williford; and sisters, Catherine Morgan and Betty BrockServices will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, with Brother James Kerley officiating. Interment will be in Denning Cemetery on the Orient Road. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

I'm looking for a photo of Joseph A. Dollins, who lived in Benton his whole life. He was county treasurer from 1884 to 1890 and again from 1898 to 1902. Might there be a book of county officers that might contain his photo? Joseph was the youngest son of State Representative Achilles Douglas Dollins (who served with A. Lincoln) and Priscilla Estes. Priscilla married Rowland Daniel in 1848. In censuses, Joseph was variously listed as a farmer, teacher, dry goods merchant, and tax collector. At least three of his brothers (James J., Achilles D., and David C., served in the Civil War). He had five children with wife Sidney Finney. Is there a person or organization in Benton or Franklin County who collects old photos? Thanks -- Anabeth Dollins

  Angel “Gidget” Gamblin, 36 of Bluford, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015.  “Gidget” enjoyed building and running Mud Trucks. She worked as a beautician. She also enjoyed fishing and camping. Most of all she loved spending time with her children, family and friends.A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held Saturday, January 10, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association or to a College Fund for Michael and Maryssa and will be accepted at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com.She was born November 30, 1978 in Salem, daughter of Deborah L. (Hays) Murphy and significant other Mark Schoenbeck and they survive in Bluford.  In addition to her mother, she is survived by her grandmother, Delores Clark of Sandoval; significant other, Steven Scherer of Mesa, Arizona;  a son, Michael Krein of Bluford; a daughter, Maryssa Krein of Bluford; a step-daughter, Dakota Scherer of Mesa, Arizona; a sister, Elizabeth Hanske of Centralia; two step-sisters: Tina Murphy of Centralia and Sandy Green of Salem.She was preceded in death by her step-father, Richard Murphy, a brother: Michael Holzapple, a step-sister, Robin Murphy and her grandparents.

  Marvin C. Smothers, 77, of Benton, IL, died at 8:04 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2015, at his home. He was born on January 3, 1938, in West City, IL, the son of Clyde and Alene (Carney) Smothers. He married Carolyn Karnes and she preceded him in death. Mr. Smothers was a member of the United States Navy, serving in the Vietnam War. After his retirement from the Navy he worked at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, IL in the housekeeping department. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, a step-son, Donnie Potts, two brothers, Ray Smothers and Jack Smothers. Surviving relatives include three step-sons, Larry Potts of Fayetteville, NC, Paul Potts and wife Laura of Benton, IL and Rodney Potts and wife Lilly of Hobart, IN, one step-daughter, Gerri Henderson of Hobart, IN, a brother, Gary Smothers of Tucson, AZ, one sister, Linda Peters of Benton, IL, 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory, Benton, IL. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m., January 9, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor Michael Kramer Officiating. Burial will follow services at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton IL. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory.

  Mildred K. “Midge” Wood, 82, of Lapeer, Michigan formerly of West Frankfort passed away at 12:35 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2015 in Lapeer. She was born January 18, 1932 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Paul and Mae (Williams) Kearney, but lived most of her life in Southern Illinois, where at on time she was involved with the SHARE Food Program. She moved to Michigan in 1999 and lived in Davison, MI. and most recently lived in Lapeer.   Survivors include her sons, Bob (Melody)Wood of Ortonville, MI., Jim (Jackie) Wood of Cedar Lake, IN. and Scott Wood of Bourbonnais, IL.; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Wood of Lawton OK.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and a sister, Rena Kay Brookshire of Phoenix, Az. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Frank; grandson, Lonnie Wood; brother, Robert “Cecil” Williams, nephew, Robbie Brookshire and her companion, Hubert E. Blizzard.    Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2014 in Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Jason Ishmael officiating. Visitation will be after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Denning Cemetery on Orient Road. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com.

  Janet  Davis,  had been a homemaker. She had also worked at Coca-Cola and had run a laundromat. She was a member of the Spirit of Life Christian Church in Du Quoin. She was born December 9, 1943 at Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Joseph Benton and Dorothy Lucille (Rice) Roberts. She married Samuel Joseph Davis on June 3, 1961 at the Old Du Quoin Baptist Church in Du Quoin and he survives. She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, three children - Barbara Kay Vaz and husband Carlyle of Rogers, AR, Cindy R. Lampley of Benton and Sam W. Davis and wife Alicia of Du Quoin, two sisters - Wilma Zettler of Tamaroa and JoAnn Roberts of Reno, NV, one brother - Marion David Roberts of Tamaroa, eleven grandchildren - Meagan Nicole Jarrett and husband Chase, Kaitlin Ariel Barnett, Amie Colleen Barnett, Arren Vaz, Andrew Vaz, Sara Vaz, Eiann Vaz, Elijah Alvis Lampley, Ryan Joseph Davis, Alexis Faith Davis, and Kelly Elizabeth Davis, and six great grandchildren - Aiden Jarrett, Faolin Jarrett, Harrison Finney, Seth Walton, Lydia Vaz and Violet Oetting. She was preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings - Opal Samples, Virginia Roberts, Helen Roberts, Billy Roberts, Bobby Roberts, Alice Dorsey, Fred Roberts, James Roberts, and Kenneth Wayne Roberts. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Pastor Kenneth Tiffin and Rev. Gerald Wright officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery at Tamaroa. Friends may make memorials to the Spirit of Life Christian Church in Du Quoin and will be accepted at the funeral home.                        

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cynthiashaffer1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1415.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have no reliable information on her. I would be interested in anything you have. I know she ended up in Southern Missouri with her husband and they raised their children there. They then moved up to Iowa and their sons Elmer and Emery were known to me. Elmer was my maternal grandfather. Mary Alice or Alice as it says on her headstone is buried near my family in Lincoln Cemetery in Polk County, Iowa. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

  Mr. Marty Gutzler of Nashville, IL, along with his wife Kimberly and daughter Piper, departed this life on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 6:15 P.M. due to an aviation accident near Eddyville, KY. He had attained the age of 48 years, 1 month and 20 days. Mr. Gutzler was born on November 13, 1966 at Nashville, IL, the son of Jerry and Betty (Haake) Gutzler. He was united in marriage to Kim Lane on July 10, 2004 in Nashville, IL. Marty was a 1984 graduate of Nashville Community High School and a 1988 graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. He owned and operated the Gutzler Furniture Store in Nashville and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Marty loved flying, boating and spending time with his family. Left to mourn his passing are his three children, Sailor Gutzler of Nashville, IL, Kasie Dlubala and husband Danny of Nashville, IL and Nicholas Brink and his wife Jentry of Key West, FL; father, Jerry Gutzler and wife Nora of Swansea, IL; grandmother, Laura Haake of Hoyleton, IL; sister, Jackie Anderson and husband Paul of Alameda, CA; step-sister, Kimberly Perry of New York, NY; step-brother, Matthew Perry of Swansea, IL; niece and nephew, Ella and Adam Hoepker; aunts, uncles, other relatives and numerous friends. In addition to his wife and daughter, he was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Gutzler; grandparents, Budsie and Lavita Gutzler and Eldor Haake; and his sister, Jennifer Gutzler. Private funeral services for family and close friends will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville, IL on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11 A.M. with Pastor Matthew Wietfeldt officiating. After the service cremation will be performed and interment of ashes will be at a later date. Friends may call at the Nashville District 49 Middle School gymnasium in Nashville, IL on Thursday from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Sailor Gutzler fund at www.sailorgutzlerfund.com or will be accepted at the Campagna Funeral Home in Nashville, IL, in charge of arrangements.

  Mrs. Kimberly Gutzler of Nashville, IL, along with her husband Marty and her daughter Piper, departed this life on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 6:15 P.M. due to an aviation accident near Eddyville, KY. She had attained the age of 46 years, 4 months and 18 days. Mrs. Gutzler was born on August 15, 1968 at Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Jack and Janet (Kaufman) Lane. She was united in marriage to Marty Gutzler on July 10, 2004 in Nashville, IL. Kim was a 1986 graduate of Nashville Commmunity High School. She loved her animals, traveling, painting and spending time with her family. Left to mourn her passing are her three children, Kasie Dlubala and her husband Danny of Nashville, IL, Nicholas Brink and his wife Jentry of Key West, FL and Sailor Gutzler of Nashville, IL; parents, Jack and Janet Lane of Nashville, IL; 2 sisters, Kristy Brink and her husband Jason and Kara Lane and friend Dan Pasczkiewicz all of Nashville; brother, Jon Lane and his wife Jami of Nashville; grandmother, Marie Kaufman of Nashville; uncle, Tom Lane and his wife Carol of Nashville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. In addition to her husband and daughter, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and Sally Lane and grandfather, Joe Kaufman. Private funeral services for family and close friends will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville, IL on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11 A.M. with Pastor Matthew Wietfeldt officiating. After the service cremation will be performed and interment of ashes will be at a later date. Friends may call at the Nashville District 49 Middle School gymnasium in Nashville, IL on Thursday from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Sailor Gutzler fund at www.sailorgutzlerfund.com or will be accepted at the Campagna Funeral Home in Nashville, IL, in charge of arrangements.

  Miss. Piper Jennifer Gutzler of Nashville, IL along with her parents Marty and Kimberly, departed this life on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 6:15 P.M. due to an aviation accident near Eddyville, KY. She had attained the age of 9 years, 8 months and 22 days. Piper was born on April 11, 2005 in Belleville, IL, the daughter of Marty and Kimberly (Lane) Gutzler. Piper was a 4th grade student at Nashville District 49 Primary School in Nashville, IL. She loved all sports, especially soccer, basketball and softball. Piper enjoyed going to the beach and being with family. Left to mourn her passing are her brother, Nicholas Brink and his wife Jentry of Key West, FL; two sisters, Sailor Gutzler and Kasie Dlubala and her husband Danny all of Nashville, IL; paternal grandfather, Jerry Gutzler and his wife Nora of Swansea, IL; maternal grandparents, Jack and Janet Lane of Nashville; paternal aunt, Jackie Anderson and her husband Paul of Alameda, CA; two maternal aunts, Kristy Brink and her husband Jason and Kara Lane and friend Dan Paszkiewicz and one maternal uncle John Lane and wife Jami all of Nashville, IL; great grandmothers, Laura Haake of Hoyleton, IL and Marie Kaufman of Nashville, IL; eight cousins, Ella and Adam Hoepker, Jake and Jackson Brink, Landen and Max Lane and Josh and Tristan Wilder; other relatives and numerous friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Betty Gutzler; aunt, Jennifer Gutzler and her cousin, Sierra Wilder. Private funeral services for family and close friends will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville, IL on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11 A.M. with Pastor Matthew Wietfeldt officiating. After the services cremation will be performed and interment of ashes will be at a later date. Friends may call at the Nashville District 49 Middle School gymnasium in Nashville, IL on Thursday from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Sailor Gutzler fund at www.sailorgutzlerfund.com or will be accepted at the Campagna Funeral Home in Nashville, IL, in charge of arrangements.

  | | |                             | | | | | | | | | | | Miss. Sierra Lynn Wilder of Nashville, IL departed this life on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 6:15 P.M. due to an aviation accident near Eddyville, KY. She had attained the age of 14 years, 9 months and 18 days. Sierra was born on March 15, 2000 in Nashville, IL the daughter of Randy Wilder and Jami (Smith) Lane. Sierra was a freshman at the Nashville Community High School in Nashville, IL, where she was involved with the Drama Club. She liked the finer things in life. She enjoyed music, dancing, art and spending time with family and friends. Sierra loved going on vacations with her family. Left with her memory are her mother, Jami Lane and her husband Jon of Nashville, IL; four brothers, Josh and Tristan Wilder and Landen and Max Lane all of Nashville, IL; grandparents, Jimmie Smith and friend Terry Smith of Paducah, KY, Shirley Smith and husband Jim of Centralia, IL, Jack and Janet Lane of Nashville, IL; five aunts and uncles, Terri Smith of Centralia, IL, Jesse Smith and friend Jessica of Paducah, KY, DeeDee Peper and husband Ken of Richview, IL, Kristy Brink and husband Jason of Nashville, IL and Kara Lane and friend Dan Paszkiewicz of Nashville, IL; cousins, other relatives and numerous friends. Also left to mourn her passing are her father Randy Wilder of Nashville, IL; grandfather, Craig Wilder of Nashville, IL; grandmother, Patty Smith of Centralia, IL; many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held at the Campagna Funeral Home in Nashville, IL on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 10 A.M. After the service, cremation will be performed and interment of ashes will be held at a later date. Friends may call at the Campagna Funeral Home in Nashville, IL on Tuesday from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. and on Wednesday from 7:30 A.M. until the service hour. Should friends desire memorials can be made to the family of Sierra Wilder, Partners for Pets or the Nashville High School Drama Club and will be accepted by the Campagna Funeral Home. | |

Florence Rozella (Hoffman) Hill born September 15, 1880 died December 19, 1961 The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Thursday, December 21, 1961 Mrs. Wm. E. Hill Of Sesser Dies; Former Resident Mrs. Florence Hill, 81, of Sessor, (sic) a former resident of Mt. Vernon died suddenly Tuesday at the home of her son, Roe Hill, in Austin Texas. She was a sister of John Hoffman of this city. Her funeral will be held at Brayfield Chapel in Sesser Saturday, December 23, at 1:00 p. m. Burial will be in the Ewing cemetery. Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband, William E. Hill; four sons. Roe of Austin; William of Elmhurst, Ill., John Robert of Western Springs, Ill., and George of Lansing, Mich.; one daughter, Helen Hill Milburn of Mooseheart, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Ida Johnston of Lincoln, Ill.; and three brothers, John Hoffman of Mt. Vernon, George Hoffman of Lincoln, Ill., and Jum (sic.) W. Hoffman of Bloomington. The body will lie in state at the Brayfield Funeral Home where friends may call after 7:00 p. m. Friday.

Sally Ann is the daughter of John David Prather and Betty June Taylor was born March 4, 1948, Sesser, Franklin County, Illinois and died October 27, 1962, Hawley, Jones County, Texas. Sally and her mother are part of my Lewis family. The Abilene Reporter News, Sunday, October 28, 1962 Hawley Girl Killed, Sister Badly Injured HAWLEY — A 14-year-old Hawley girl, Sally Prather, was pronounced dead on arrival at Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene at 8 p.m. Saturday following a car-truck accident on U. S. Highway 83 near here. Miss Prather, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Prather, was a passenger in a car driven by Charles Lynn Purcell, 15, of Hawley. Her sister, Gala Prather, suffered abroken right collarbone and multiple abrasions and bruises. Her condition was reported as fair. Highway Patrolman Oscie Renfrew of Stamford said Purcell's car was involved with a semi-trailer truck driven by Louis Barber, 33, of Abilene, at the intersection of U. S. 83 and FM Road 1082. The car was heading west on F-M 1082, while the truck was traveling south on U. S. 83, Renfrow reported. Purcell was treated and released at the hospital. Barber was uninjured. Assisting in the investigation was Highway Patrolman Jack Shields of Abilene. Funeral for Sally Prather is pending at Elliott's Funeral Home. The Abilene Reporter News, Monday, October 29, 1962 Hawley Girl's Rites Slated Funeral for Sally Prather, 14, of Hawley, killed Saturday in a car truck accident near Hawley, will be held Wednesday in Christopher, Tex. (sic.) Miss Prather was riding in a car driven by Charles L. Purcell, 15, of Hawley. Purcell received minor injuries, while a sister of Miss Prather. Gayla Prather, 11, suffered a broken right collar bone. She is in fair condition in Hendrick Memorial Hospital. Driver of the semi-trailer was Louis Barber, 33, of Abilene. The acident occurred at U.S. 83 and FM 1062. Miss Prather was born March 5, 1948 in Sesser, Ill. She was a junior at Hawley High School. Her father is manager of the Liberty Station at 3854 Pine in Abilene. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Prather; a sister, Gayla; two brothers, David, 16, and Danny, 3.

Ira A. Dubois, pronounced "do boys" the son of James A. Dubois and Mary F. McCullough was born 1880, Jefferson County, Illinois, and died June 21, 1954, Miner's Hospital, Franklin County, Illinois. His wife's name is Mary Orbin (Lewis) Dubois. She is a sister to my Grandma, Clara Edna (Lewis) Gulley. Ira is buried at IOOF Cemetery, Woodlawn, Jefferson County, Illinois. Orbin is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Franklin County, Illinois. The Christopher Progress, Thursday, June 24, 1954 IRA DUBOIS DIES Funeral rites were held in Sesser Wednesday afternoon for Ira Dubois, 73, retired Valier coal miner who died at the hospital here Monday. Rev. J. D. Morgan officiated and burial was in the Woodlawn cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Arben, (sic.) and two brother, S. P. Dubois of Ashley and Joe Dubois of Christopher.

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