Mt. Vernon Register-News Website, Mt. Vernon, IL Posted: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 (Photo) Linda D. Gregory, 63, of Bluford, died 10:16 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015, at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born Sunday, Aug. 5, 1951, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Charles and Wilma (Lowery) Donoho. She married Steven Gregory on Jan. 31, 1971, at Linda's parent's home in Farrington Township, near Bluford. She is survived by her husband, Steven Gregory of Bluford; three sons, Brian Gregory of Dix, Jesse Gregory of Bluford and Terry Gregory of Bluford; daughters, Tina Summers and husband Wayne of West Frankfort, Kelly Smith and husband Paul of Opdyke, Amy Gregory of Mt. Vernon and Sara Hale and husband Caleb of Bluford; brothers, Gene Donoho of Bluford and Kenny Donoho and wife Rose of West Frankfort; sisters, Ilene Burwell of Bluford and Karen Daniels and husband Cliff of Mt. Vernon; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Panther Fork Cemetery in Texico with the Rev. Gale Lowery officiating. Interment will be at Panther Fork Cemetery in Texico. Visitation will be held from noon until the time of service Wednesday at Panther Fork Cemetery in Texico. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information and to send condolences.

Does any body have information on Ebb and Melba (Shubert) Vaughn mother and fathers? I am lost on this line. Thanks for your help!! Wayne M Vaughn -----Original Message----- From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Larry Lance via Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 6:02 PM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILFRANKL] Eddie Joe Vaughn Obit Eddie Joe Vaughn, Sr., 64, of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at 5:43 a.m. at VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He was born May 31, 1950 in Herrin, Illinois to Ebb and Melba (Shubert) Vaughn. He was a member of a West Frankfort Bowling League; loved to hunt, fish, and play bingo. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Christina Lynn; and brother, Thomas Vaughn. Survivors include one son, Eddie (Michelle) Vaughn of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; two daughters: Florence (John) Broughton of West Frankfort; Holly Jo Bowdler of Ewing; three brothers: Henry (Gay) Vaughn ; Barry Vaughn; and Terry (Sara) Vaughn all of West Frankfort; two sisters: Lisa (Bill) Minor ; Anita (Curt) Caraway all of West Frankfort; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Illinois with Pastor Joey Dunning officiating. Visitation will be Friday, March 13, 2015 at the funeral home from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Denning Cemetery on the Orient Road. Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 1961 of Orient, VFW Post 5764 of West Frankfort, and Honor Guard of Marion. Online Condolences of Sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com. Published in Daily American News from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2015 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

THOMPSONVILLE -- Wilma Lovell Carlile, 101, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2015, in Fifth Season Residential in Benton. She was born Nov. 10, 1913, in Parrish to Charles and Stella (Melvin) Woodrow. She married Roscoe Carlile on May 11, 1932. Lovell and Roscoe worked at Lincoln Development Center in Lincoln, she as a beautician and Roscoe as a teacher. After retiring, they returned to their home in Thompsonville. She was a member of Thompsonville First Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and kept her Bible close. Lovell was a survivor of the Great Tri-State Tornado of 1925. Her memories of the tornado never faded. She recorded the events of that day for her family. Survivors include two sons, C.L. Carlile and wife, Phyllis, of Thompsonville and Norman Carlile and wife, Jean, of Benton; five grandchildren, Cathy (Speck) Fletcher, Lisa (Scott) Page, Kenton (Jane) Carlile, Christy (Rob) Chrostoski and Daren (Shelly) Carlile; 13 great-grandchildren, Wade and fiance Becky Fletcher, Stacey (Wade) Finnie, Heather (Ryan) Stock, Ashley Page, K.C. (Casey) Carlile, Whitney (Mike) Hammond, Devon Carlile, Zane Carlile, Emma Carlile, Robbie (Jason) Roberts, Christopher (Shannon) Chrostoski, Jennifer (Derek) Stathis and Rick (Cali) Adams; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and four nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Gene Woodrow and Nealy Ray Woodrow; and sister, Francis Daniels. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. Cecil Sullivan officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Thompsonville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the online guest register, visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com. Source: Funeral Home & Southern Newspaper April 7, 2015

Gilbert Funeral Home Website April 7, 2015 Obituary for Donald L. Middleton Donald L. Middleton, 80, died Sunday, April 5, 2015, in Franklin Hospital in Benton. Services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Frankfort with Pastor Alan Janneke officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Frankfort and will be accepted at the church. Mr. Middleton was a forklift operator for the Ford Stamping plant in Chicago Heights. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Frankfort. He was born Feb. 21, 1935, in Steger to Gene and Anna (Waggner) Middleton He married Jacqueline (Rendant) Middleton on Nov. 25, 1989, and she survives in Buckner. Other survivors include his children, Sandra Killian of Beacher, Diana and William Rogers of Cedar Lake, Indiana, Ronald and Tonya Middleton of Portage, Indiana, Mary Rogers of Buckner and Walter and Helen Smith of Walterboro, South Carolina; grandchildren, Chrysta and Matthew Staley of Mulkeytown, Thomas and Ashley Rogers of West Frankfort, Jamie and Steve Schmidt of St John, Indiana, Jason Pelton of Beacher, Donald and Candice Rogers of Cambria and Ashley Middleton of Portage, Indiana; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Bertha Williams, Dorothy Bricks and Zetta Settler; five brothers, Gerald Middleton, Roy Middleton, Dwight Middleton, Louis Middleton and Marvin Middleton; and great-grandson, Logan Rogers.

Eddie Joe Vaughn, Sr., 64, of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at 5:43 a.m. at VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He was born May 31, 1950 in Herrin, Illinois to Ebb and Melba (Shubert) Vaughn. He was a member of a West Frankfort Bowling League; loved to hunt, fish, and play bingo. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Christina Lynn; and brother, Thomas Vaughn. Survivors include one son, Eddie (Michelle) Vaughn of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; two daughters: Florence (John) Broughton of West Frankfort; Holly Jo Bowdler of Ewing; three brothers: Henry (Gay) Vaughn ; Barry Vaughn; and Terry (Sara) Vaughn all of West Frankfort; two sisters: Lisa (Bill) Minor ; Anita (Curt) Caraway all of West Frankfort; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Illinois with Pastor Joey Dunning officiating. Visitation will be Friday, March 13, 2015 at the funeral home from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Denning Cemetery on the Orient Road. Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 1961 of Orient, VFW Post 5764 of West Frankfort, and Honor Guard of Marion. Online Condolences of Sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com. Published in Daily American News from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2015

Funeral Home Website April 5, 2015 Barbara Ann (Bolen) Butler, 78, of rural Mulkeytown, Illinois passed away at 4:14 p.m. on Saturday, April 04, 2015 at her daughter's home with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born November 26, 1936 in West Frankfort to James Noble and Margaret Ann (Appleton) Bolen. She married Neil D. Butler June 20, 1953 in Freeman Spur, Illinois. He preceded her in death June 27, 2007. She is survived by children Denny Butler of Herrin and Trisha Butler of Marion, Greg Butler of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Kirk Butler of Centralia, Deidra and Ted Dollins and Rhona Butler all of Mulkeytown; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; a sister, Glenda Rice of Unicoi, TN; a brother-in-law and his wife, Gordon and Joyce Butler of Carbondale; a sister-in-law and her husband, Rita and Stuart Eldridge of Mulkeytown and special friends Carol Baczewski and Marsha Stanley. Her parents, son, Bret J. Butler, brother, Ronald Bolen and great grandson also preceded her in death. Barbara was a retired driver for Zeigler-Royalton School District and a member of the Eagle's Auxiliary. She was a Cardinal baseball fan and of Baptist faith. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Butler Cemetery on the Creek Nation Blacktop in Mulkeytown with Brother Don Wright officiating. There will be no public visitation. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc., 204 Halfway Rd., Marion, IL 62959 or the American Heart Association, 2141 W. White Oaks Dr. Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704 or on-line, www.heart.org. Vantrease Funeral Homes, Inc. of Zeigler and Royalton is entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.vantreasefuneralhome.com for more information and to sign the online register book.

MEREDITH WADDELL FUNERAL HOME, Herrin, IL - April 5, 2015 http://www.meredithwaddell.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1554685 On April 3, 2015, surrounded by her family, Evelyn Jeanne Overturf went home to be with the Lord. Evelyn was born April 18, 1921 to Anna M. (Pierce) and George A. Gulliver of Osage, Iowa. She had five siblings, Ruth, Lloyd, Laura, Edna and Helen. Evelyn served in the U. S. Navy during World War II at Great Lakes Naval Base in Chicago, where she met her husband of 59 years, Clarence M. Overturf of Buckner. They were married on December 27, 1946 in Morganfield, KY. Evelyn was a retired LPN from the Herrin Hospital where she worked for 23 years. She enjoyed meeting with the Herrin Hospital Retirees Group each month. She was a faithful and active member of the First Baptist Church of Energy for 56 years and also volunteered at the Herrin Community Pantry. Evelyn was always quick with a kind word and a helping hand. No one could make apple butter, sugar cookies, carrot cake, pickles or spaghetti like her. She enjoyed the outdoors, sewing, reading, playing games and most of all her family. Evelyn had a loving and devoted family: son, Greg Overturf and his family, daughter, Andrea & Bill Turner and children, Madison and Hudson; son, Gregory and Ashley Overturf and children, Kendall, Gabrielle and Paxton; daughter, Ashley and Jose Valdez and children, Michael and Jace; daughter, Katie Overturf and Zack Self and daughter, Athena. Son, Mark and Brenda Overturf and his family, daughter, Gayla Litton and Mark Grant and children, Andrew Leighton and his children, Steven and Conner; Nikki and Lexie Litton; son, Mark S. and Kristal Overturf and children, Bailey and Camden; step-son, Trevor Wolaver and children, McKenzie and Hailey and step-son, Richey Wolaver. Daughter, Joanna Gurley and her family, daughter, Lori and Mike Smoot and children, Payton and Jaden; son, Bret Gurley; son, Ryan and Julie Gurley and son, James and an "adopted" granddaughter, Dayana Uribe. Daughter, Julia "Jill" and Mark Redfearn and her family, son, Brad and Riki Redfearn and children, Phoenix and Atticus; daughter, Jaime and Donald Bacon and children, Davin, Kelsey and Ryann; "adopted" grandchildren, Austin, Chloe and Pierce Martin. and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; siblings and a daughter-in-law, Sherry (Gulley) Overturf. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Energy with Rev. John Yeo officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Interment will military graveside rites conducted by the Christopher American Legion Post and the IL Army National Guard Honor Detail will be in Smith Cemetery at Buckner. The family prefers memorial donations made to the First Baptist Church of Energy Building Fund; envelopes will be available at the church.

Vanita R. Neve Born: December 25, 1939 Died: March 31, 2015 Macomb-Vanita R. Neve, 75, of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at 12:19 PM Tuesday March 31, 2015 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born Dec. 25, 1939 in Dongola, Illinois, to Van and Lodema Eddleman McCommons; she married Louis Neve on March 19, 1961. He survives Also surviving are her sons, Louis (Michelle) Neve, Mark (Robin) Neve, Karl (Julie) Neve all of Macomb; a daughter, Nicole Neve of Bettendorf, Iowa; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, George McCommons of Dongola, Illinois, Wesley McCommons of Olathe, Kansas; 2 sisters, Judy Dixon of Benton, Illinois and Mary Holman of Ewing, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Steve McCommons. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and the Canasta Club. She was an avid Bowler. Services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday April 4, 2015 at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, where visitation will be Friday April 3, 2015 from 5-7 PM. Monsignor Richard Pricco will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home Website http://www.dodsworthfh.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10528/id/302 1465 April 4, 2015

The Herald-News, Joliet, IL 1 April 2015 Shirley Ann Akin Born: Sept.7, 1935 Died: March 29th, 2015 Shirley Ann Akin, 79, of Streator passed away Sunday evening, March 29th, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital. A visitation will be held Thursday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, at 11:0 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Christopher Akin, Tyler Akin, Kyle Wynn, Nathan Duttlinger, Jason Duttlinger, Robert Kaluzny and William Spero. Shirley was born on September 7, 1935, in Benton, IL to Loretta Howard and William Howard Sr. She married Cris J. Akin on October 31, 1952. He passed away on February 4, 2005. Surviving are children, Debbie (Steven) Sherman of Bloomington, Nancy (Kim) Wynn of Morris and Jeff (Lori) Akin of Streator; grandchildren, Chad Akin, Jason Duttlinger, Angela Girard, Nathan Duttlinger, Jennifer Spero, Brittney Kaluzny, Kyle Wynn, Christopher Akin and Tyler Akin; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Clarence) Atwood of S. Dakota, Jean (Domingo) Araujo of Streator; and brother, William (Debbie) Howard of Joliet. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and daughter, Christine Kay Akin. She attended grade school and high school in Benton, IL. Memorials may be made to or Hope Helps Autism Awareness, Coal City Winterrowd Funeral Home 305 S. Park St., Streator, IL 61364 815-672-2703, www.winterrowdfh.com

That is really sad news -----Original Message----- From: elvis500@frontier.com via Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2015 12:21 PM To: Franklin Co. Subject: [ILFRANKL] NEWSPAPER West Frankfort Daily American will print their last paper in mid May, 2015. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Roy H. "Herm" Harkins September 16, 1930 - April 1, 2015 Roy H. "Herm" Harkins, 84, of West Frankfort passed away at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in the Westside Care Center in West Frankfort. He was born September 16, 1930 in West Frankfort to Harry and Beaulah (Shepard) Harkins. Survivors include his brothers, Robert Harkins and wife, Betty of Florida and Ron Harkins and wife, Jean, of West Frankfort; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ralph Harkins. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in West Frankfort where he sang in the church choir. He worked as a custodian and retired from the Frankfort School District 186. Services will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Parker Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Rev. Paul Brown officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Beulah Holiness Camp Association C/O David Cole 1710 Oakshire Road, Marion, Illinois 62959 or will be accepted at the funeral home. This entry was written on April 2nd, 2015 by Parker - Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort and filed under Obituaries.

West Frankfort Daily American will print their last paper in  mid May, 2015.

The Southern Illinoisan April 4, 2015 (Photo) INA -- On April 2, 2015, Howard J. Conner went to be with the Lord. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be remembered for his love of singing, playing music, dancing, fishing, reminiscing about his friends and telling stories to make his family laugh. He especially loved to sing in church. He was born the son of Louis and Oma (Sweetin) Conner on Dec. 20, 1925, in Ina and married Betty Ann Toney on Nov. 2, 1948, in Piggott, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on Nov. 23, 1989. To this union was born four children: Kathy Elaine (Conner) Tullis; Terry Joe and wife, Cheryl, Conner; Jerry Dan and wife, Rebecca, Conner and Jeffrey Alan and wife, Kathy Conner. He was also a father to his one stepson, Jimmy Scott Shaw, who preceded him in death on March 13, 1976. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a retired coal miner and 67-year UMWA member, and a member of the Ewing Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Ina Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his children, nine grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren and one step great-grandson. They are: Stacy (Hawkins) Nocerino, husband Philip, daughter Liliana and step-son, Nicholas; Cody Hawkins, wife Alisha and daughters Rylee and Aria; Christie (Conner) Capps, husband Matt, and children, Gage and Aubrie; Tyson Conner and wife, Lindsey; Joshua Conner, wife Haven, and children Shelby and Nathan; Janie Beth Conner; Mendy (Conner) Payne, husband, Jason and children Reece, Logan and Sydney; Matthew Conner and special friend, Nicole Masters and David Conner and fiancé, Jerica Zanton. He is also survived by: one brother, Paul Wallace Conner of Ocala, Florida; a sister-in-law, Ethel Conner, of Charlton, Arizona and, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Ina Community Center with Brother Dale Burzynski and Brother David Shores officiating. Military rites by American Legion Post 141 will be conducted at Kirk Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday at the Ina Community Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ina Missionary Baptist Church building fund for handicap accessibility and can be accepted at the services. Johnston Funeral Home in Ina is in charge of arrangements.

Thanks, Bob for posting. Her son Fred 2/m my cousin Hazel Lillian Galloway d/o Milton Alexander Galloway & Sally Tennessee "Tennie" Vaughn -----Original Message----- From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of rwlmn via Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 2:58 PM To: ilfrankl-l@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILFRANKL] Anna Ward Eldridge Wolze 1885 1967 The Southern Illinoisan, Sunday, December 10, 1967 FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN CALIFORNIA Mrs. Anna Eldridge Wolze, 82, of San Gabriel, Calif., died in San Gabriel Friday after an extended illness. She was a former Franklin County resident and had lived in California since 1941. She was born Nov. 30, 1885, in Franklin County, daughter of Clenton (sic.) and Nancy Arterberry Ward. She was married first to John Eldridge, who died in 1909. Her second husband, Charles Wolze, died in 1932. Mrs. Wolze leaves her sons, Harlan and Fred Eldridge, both of Christopher, Matthew Eldridge of Temple City, Calif., Raymond, Roy and Troy Wolze, all of Los Angeles, Calif., and Martin Wolze of Glendale, Calif.; daughters, Mrs. Alice Butler of Rt. 2, Mulkeytown, Mrs. Irene McCulley of Lynwood, Calif., and Mrs. Gennie Lusch of Los Angeles; step-son, Ed Wolze of Mulkeytown; sisters, Mrs. Alice Wright of Los Angeles and Mrs. Amanda Cockran of Collinsville. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, with Gene Fox officiating. Burial will be in ! Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947: Name: Chas. A. Wolze Event Date: 25 Aug 1932 Event Place: Six Mile Twp., Franklin, Illinois Gender: Male Age: 69 Birth Year (Estimated): 1863 Birth Date: 06 Jan 1868 Birthplace: Ky Father's Name: Don'T Know Father's Birthplace: don't know Mother's Name: Don'T Know Mother's Birthplace: don't Know Occupation: Farmer Residence Place: Six Mile Twp., Franklin, IL Spouse's Name: Anna Wolze Burial Date: 26 Aug 1932 Burial Place: Mulkeytown, Franklin, Ill Cemetery: Mulkeytown Digital Folder Number: 4008351 , Image Number: 270 , GS Film number: 1684572 , Reference ID: 11 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Southern Illinoisan, Sunday, December 10, 1967 FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN CALIFORNIA Mrs. Anna Eldridge Wolze, 82, of San Gabriel, Calif., died in San Gabriel Friday after an extended illness. She was a former Franklin County resident and had lived in California since 1941. She was born Nov. 30, 1885, in Franklin County, daughter of Clenton (sic.) and Nancy Arterberry Ward. She was married first to John Eldridge, who died in 1909. Her second husband, Charles Wolze, died in 1932. Mrs. Wolze leaves her sons, Harlan and Fred Eldridge, both of Christopher, Matthew Eldridge of Temple City, Calif., Raymond, Roy and Troy Wolze, all of Los Angeles, Calif., and Martin Wolze of Glendale, Calif.; daughters, Mrs. Alice Butler of Rt. 2, Mulkeytown, Mrs. Irene McCulley of Lynwood, Calif., and Mrs. Gennie Lusch of Los Angeles; step-son, Ed Wolze of Mulkeytown; sisters, Mrs. Alice Wright of Los Angeles and Mrs. Amanda Cockran of Collinsville. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, with Gene Fox officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947: Name: Chas. A. Wolze Event Date: 25 Aug 1932 Event Place: Six Mile Twp., Franklin, Illinois Gender: Male Age: 69 Birth Year (Estimated): 1863 Birth Date: 06 Jan 1868 Birthplace: Ky Father's Name: Don'T Know Father's Birthplace: don't know Mother's Name: Don'T Know Mother's Birthplace: don't Know Occupation: Farmer Residence Place: Six Mile Twp., Franklin, IL Spouse's Name: Anna Wolze Burial Date: 26 Aug 1932 Burial Place: Mulkeytown, Franklin, Ill Cemetery: Mulkeytown Digital Folder Number: 4008351 , Image Number: 270 , GS Film number: 1684572 , Reference ID: 11

Sorry to hear this. He & his wife, Rose, were really sweet people and he was so very talented. They and their son lived right across the street from my maternal grandparents on East Oak St (700 block) in West Frankfort -----Original Message----- From: Larry Lance via Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 9:20 AM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILFRANKL] M.C. Odle Jr. Obit M.C. Odle Jr., 97, of West Frankfort passed away at 1:16 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in the Herrin Hospital. Marion Columbus Jr. was born at 100 N. Odle Street in West Frankfort on November 11, 1917 the son of Marion Columbus Sr. and Maude (Holmes) Odle. M.C. began to paint food prices on the sidewalks and windows of a grocery store in the heights. He continued painting signs until Christmas of 2014. His signs were all over West Frankfort when he (and West Frankfort) were in their prime. M.C. married Rose Teauge on December 27, 1941 and she preceded him in death on March 26, 2005. M.C. was a veteran of the Army Air Corps stationed in the area where Disney built his fabulous theme park. Due to M.C's loss of Hearing in one ear, he was not sent overseas. He did paint names and Pictures on Bombers that were sent overseas to fight. After his military service M.C. came home to his wife and son, Roger. He began working at the A&P Grocery Store on Main Street. He won many promotional contests with his displays at the store. Wednesday evenings were devoted to Harold Wade's Market Basket signs. M.C's career as a sign painter really took off after he retired. M.C. served as president of the Tower Heights Cemetery Assoc. for 35 years. He was the Oldest living member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in West Frankfort. Survivors include his son, Roger (Brenda) Odle of West Frankfort; grandchildren, Lori (Kevin) Wilson of West Frankfort, Chris Odle of Belleville and Andy Odle (Fiancé Amy) of Zeigler; great grandchildren, Lucas, Brock, Amelia, Greg and Tripp. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rose; three sisters, Marie, Clara and Elizabeth and two infant sibling. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015 in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Burial will be in the Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tower Heights Cemetery Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com. Published in Daily American News from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2015 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Funeral Home Website Apr 3, 2015 Robert Joe "Bob" Edmonds, 73, of Mulkeytown, Illinois passed away at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, April 02, 2015 at his home with his loving family at his side. Bob was born March 30, 1942 in West Frankfort to Robert Leroy and Dorothy Ruth (Bacon) Edmonds. He married Kimbra Jo Janello July 11, 1986 in Mulkeytown. She survives in Mulkeytown. Other survivors include two sons, Bryan Edmonds of Tamaro, Robby Edmonds of Olney; a step-daughter, Jamie Arondelli of Christopher; three grandchildren, Chase Arondelli of Christopher and Jacob Reed of Benton and a great granddaughter Julie Laurent in Mulkeytown; a brother, Roy Edmonds of Mulkeytown and two sisters, Nancy Rice of Mulkeytown and Reba Hilty of Christopher. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Eco Edmonds. Mr. Edmonds was a retired coal miner who last worked at the Kerr McGhee mine in Galatia. He served in the Illinois National Guard and had been a member of the Bloomington American Legion Post 2910. Private family interment services will be at Zeigler Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Edmonds are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959. Vantrease Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.vantreasefuneralhome.com for more information and to sign the online register book.

HOBBS JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME, BENTON, IL Albert A. Gouge, 78, of Buckner, passed away on March 25, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 18, 1937 to James and Stella (Overturf) Gouge in Afton, MO. Mr. Gouge was a retired United States Air Force Veteran. Albert is survived by his loving children. He was preceded in death by his parents. Per Albert's request cremation was held. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.

Madeline E. Moyer, 71, of Benton, died at 6:42AM, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon. She was born September 25, 1943 in Patoka, Indiana to Leonard and Goldie Augusta (McCrary) Bishop. She married Gerald L. Moyer on June 18, 1966. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2005. Madeline attended Third Baptist Church in West Frankfort. For over 20 years she worked as the cafeteria cook at Benton Middle School. She is survived by her daughter, Anna (Tracy) Henderson of Herrin; grandchildren, Jerry, Joseph and Gabbrianna Henderson also of Herrin; step-son, Gary Moyer of Evansville, Indiana; step-daughter, Lori Koss of Newburg, Indiana; brothers, Jim (Lois) Bishop and Don Eugen (Donna) Bishop both of Patoka, Indiana; sister, Ellen Y. Roach of Oakland City, Indiana; very dear friend, Brenda Behn of West Frankfort. Madeline was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Jack and Vaughn Bishop; one sister, Anna Lee. Visitation will be Monday, April 6, 2015 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM at Crain Funeral Home Egyptian Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 5:00PM, Monday, April 6, 2015 at Crain Funeral Home Egyptian Chapel with Pastor James Kerley officiating. Inurnment will follow at Egyptian Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to PAWS and will be accepted at the funeral home. Published in Daily American News from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2015

M.C. Odle Jr., 97, of West Frankfort passed away at 1:16 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in the Herrin Hospital. Marion Columbus Jr. was born at 100 N. Odle Street in West Frankfort on November 11, 1917 the son of Marion Columbus Sr. and Maude (Holmes) Odle. M.C. began to paint food prices on the sidewalks and windows of a grocery store in the heights. He continued painting signs until Christmas of 2014. His signs were all over West Frankfort when he (and West Frankfort) were in their prime. M.C. married Rose Teauge on December 27, 1941 and she preceded him in death on March 26, 2005. M.C. was a veteran of the Army Air Corps stationed in the area where Disney built his fabulous theme park. Due to M.C's loss of Hearing in one ear, he was not sent overseas. He did paint names and Pictures on Bombers that were sent overseas to fight. After his military service M.C. came home to his wife and son, Roger. He began working at the A&P Grocery Store on Main Street. He won many promotional contests with his displays at the store. Wednesday evenings were devoted to Harold Wade's Market Basket signs. M.C's career as a sign painter really took off after he retired. M.C. served as president of the Tower Heights Cemetery Assoc. for 35 years. He was the Oldest living member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in West Frankfort. Survivors include his son, Roger (Brenda) Odle of West Frankfort; grandchildren, Lori (Kevin) Wilson of West Frankfort, Chris Odle of Belleville and Andy Odle (Fiancé Amy) of Zeigler; great grandchildren, Lucas, Brock, Amelia, Greg and Tripp. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rose; three sisters, Marie, Clara and Elizabeth and two infant sibling. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015 in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Burial will be in the Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tower Heights Cemetery Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com. Published in Daily American News from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2015