Juanita McClerren, 95 of West Frankfort passed away at 6:57 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015 in the Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton. She was born July 23, 1919 in West Frankfort to Oscar and Carrie (Wall) Melvin. She married Bennie Frank McClerren on August 27, 1936 and he preceded her in death on January 12, 2007. Survivors include two sons, Deon McClerren and companion, Sandra Hays of Benton and Gary McClerren of West Frankfort; grandchildren, Doug McClerren of Benton, David McClerren of West Frankfort, Derek McClerren of Benton, Dana (Joe) Garegnani of Herrin, Todd (Adriana) of Jacksonville, Fl. and Britney (Rick) DePontes of Jacksonville, Fl.; several great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bennie, son, Leon McClerren and by two brothers, Gale and Lloyd Melvin. She was a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church in West Frankfort. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in the Parker - Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Donnie Shelton officiating. Burial will be in the East Fork Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreddyfuneralhome.com.    

  Margaret L. Piercy, 85, of Benton, died Thursday afternoon Jan. 8, 2015, in Franklin County Hospital.She was born May 18, 1929, in Thompsonville.She married Roy Piercy Sr., on Aug. 10, 1948, in Kentucky, and he preceded her in death Sept. 5, 2001.Mrs. Piercy attended the New Life Church of God in Benton.Mrs. Piercy is survived by seven children, Roberta Barnfield and husband, Gene of Benton, Russell Piercy and wife, Sharon, of Sikeston, Missouri, Randy Piercy and wife, Margaret, of Soperton, Georgia, Dennis Piercy and wife, Diane, of Marion, Les Piercy and wife, Barb, of Marion, Gary Piercy and wife, Dianna, of Benton, and Pam Barwick and husband, John, of Marion; grandchildren, Michelle Shurtz and fiancé, Scott Peavler, Cindy Schmechel, Kenny and Brandice Barnfield, Robin and David Reid, Wendy Piercy and Mike Boner, Amy and Jim Owens, Elizabeth Lane, Crystal and Robert Crews, Randall Piercy Jr., Sharlie Piercy, Melanie Downs, Nathan and Jessica Piercy, Vihn and Tracy Trann, B.J. and Lindsay Powell, Chris and Gena Blue, Thresa Piercy, Mike and Leslie Fitzpatrick, Randy and Kim Barnes, Garry Piercy Jr., Scott and Kim Piercy, Steve and Angie Piercy, John and Joni Barwick, Amber and Aaron Hoffman; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Absher and wife, Dorie of Murphysboro; and sister, Phyllis Wilson and husband, Bob of West City.Mrs. Piercy was preceded in death by her mother, Una Absher; her husband; a great-granddaughter, Brittani Shurtz; and by a great-grandson, Jacob. Boner.Funeral services will be Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, with Pastor Rod Joplin officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at the funeral home.

  Oscar Glen Adelsberger was born on March 11, 1939 in Long Beach, CA, the son of Walter Joe Adelsberger and Nannie Lucille (Jones) Adelsberger. Mr. Adelsberger was self-employed as a carpet cleaner for thirty five plus years.  When he was younger he worked with his parents on their fruit farm.  He also formerly worked for Spiller Construction and Darnell Heating and Air Conditioning.He was a faithful deacon of the Thompsonville Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mr. Adelsberger is survived by his children: Buddy Joe Adelsberger and wife Gail of West Frankfort, Dianna Piercy and husband Gary of Benton, Elizabeth Tatjenhorst and husband Steve of Irvington, IL, James Adelsberger and wife Iva Dell Clay of West Frankfort, Vickie Cullen and husband Randy of Princeton, KY, Terry Johns and wife Brenda of Benton; twelve grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a brother Allan Adelsberger and wife Susan of Granite City, IL;  a sister Helen Ehrenspberger and husband Don of Crystal Lake, IL; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three wives: Dora Mae Muir, Harriet Marie Johns, Della Ledbetter; and two sons: Samuel Scott Adelsberger and Kevin Todd Adelsberger.Memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolent Fund at the Thompsonville Seventh Day Adventist Church. To leave online condolences to the family, visit Leffler – Poulson Funeral Home : Benton,IL - Our firm enjoys being the oldest continuous lineage of family ownership in Benton, starting with the Freeman Funeral Home in 1921. |   | |   |   |   |   |   | | Leffler – Poulson Funeral Home : Benton,IL - Our firm enjoys being the oldest continuous lineage of ...benton, il, illinois, funeral homes, obituaries Leffler – Poulson Funeral Home | | | | View on www.lpfuneralhome.com | Preview by Yahoo | | | |   |  

  Roy Paul Porter, 88, of Waukee, Iowa and formerly of Christopher, IL, passed away on Dec. 27, 2014 at Village of the Legacy Point, in Waukee, Iowa.Mr Porter was born on May 3, 1926 in Buckner, IL, the son of Russell Porter and Lillian (Heacox) Porter.He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in World War II and the Korean War.  Mr. Porter was 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of Marion Christian Church.He married Betty J. (Rowland) on Nov. 8, 1946 and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2013.Mr. Porter is survived by his children, Joyce Clingan, Urbandale, Iowa and Paula (Bruce) Leggett, Coeurd’Alene, Idaho; grandchildren, Melinda Davis, Angie and (Rusty) Lawler and Ryan Leggett; great-grandchildren Riley Lawler, Breckon Lawler, Maddox Lawler, Macy Davic, Bradley Leggett and Caleb Leggett.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two brothers.Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2014  at Masonic & IOOF Cemetery, in Benton, IL.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice Care of Iowa by pone at 515-274-3400 or online.

  Randall J. Harp, 60, of Christopher, passed away Feb. 10, 2015 at his mother’s home.Randy was born June 19, 1950 in Christopher, Il, the son of Darrell Joel Harp and Wilma Jean (Hammonds) Ogilvie, of Christopher.Randy was a carpenter.He is survived by one brother, Mark and Rhonda Harp, of Pontoon Beach, IL and several uncles, aunts and cousins.He was preceded in death by his father.The family held a private funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher, was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Mulkeytown Cemetery, Mulkeytown, IL.For more information go to gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

  Kristeen Renee Long, 60, of Christopher, IL passed away Feb. 13, 2015.She was born on Nov. 5, 1954 in Bethalto, IL, the daughter of Grover Fielder and Evelyn (Cruz) Fielder, who both preceded her in death.She worked as a nurse at West Side Health Care, in West Frankfort.Kristeen was married to James Furlow then to Mike Long and both preceded her in death.She is survived by two children, Morgan Furlow, of Mt. Vernon and Garrett Furlow, of Mt. Vernon and by four grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Steve Fielder, of Bethalto.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. For more information visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com

  Gale Lee Lyell, 67, of Benton, IL passed away Feb. 16, 2015 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Care, in Mt. Vernon, IL.She was born on Feb. 25, 1947 at Christopher, IL, the daughter of Ralph C. DuFour, Sr. and Alice (Kirkpatrick) DuFour, who both preceded her in death.Gale was a homemaker.She is survived by children, Starla Grizzell, Elkville and Ann Flowers, Christopher; grandchildren Michael Flowers, Dylan Grimes, Jordan Grizzell, Zachary Lyell and Tyler Lyell; sister Diane Webb, Sesser and brother Ralph DuFour, Zeigler.She was preceded in death by her parents and by one brother, Timothy DuFour.A memorial service will be held on Friday February 20, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, IL with burial in Zeigler Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m.In lieu of flowers donations can be to the family to help with expenses. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. For more information visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com

  Aline Bruce, age 72 of Benton, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Leffler - Poulson Funeral Home of Benton. Ms. Bruce was born on September 19, 1942 in Benton, the daughter of John Bruce and Ival (Morris) Bruce. Aline worked in security at O' Hare Airport in Chicago. Previously she worked in the drafting of electronic boards for electronics, including microwave ovens. She is survived by a sister Monalee Snyder of Benton; three sisters-in-law: Betty Bruce of Benton, Barbara Bruce of West Frankfort, and Varlyn Stanley of Creal Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Aline was preceded in death by her parents; and seven siblings: J.R., Addie, Tommy, Othel, Randall, Warren and William. To leave the family online condolences, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

The Benton Evening News, February 1, 2005 Christopher - Lorita M. Turner , 88, of Christopher died at 4:25 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with the Rev. David McConnell and the Rev. Gene Fox officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday to the funeral home. An Eastern Star service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Lung Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. She was born Oct. 7, 1916, in Christopher, the daughter of Noble C. and Nellie M. (Jordan) Bacon. She married Glendon Turner on Dec. 24, 1935, and he preceded her in death on June 29, 1999. Mrs. Turner had retired as an LPN and was also a homemaker. She was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church in Christopher, was a member of Eastern Star, active in Boy and Girl Scouts, and participated in Holiday Rambler Outings. Survivors include three children, Gwen Risch of St. Louis, James Turner of Christopher and Jane Fiorenzi of Herrin; seven grandchildren, Eric Risch and wife, Renee, of St. Helena, Calif., Jurt Risch of Eugene, Ore., Tracy Turner and husband, Vince, of Murphysboro, Elaine Wolfe and husband, Greg, of Newman, Ga., and Joe F. Fiorenzi, Ben Fiorenzi and Nellie Fiorenzi, all of Herrin; and four great-grandchildren, Max, Ansel and Ruby Risch, and Cassidy Reece. She loved family get-togethers and parties, oil painting and fishing. She was loved by family and friends because of her sense of humor, wisdom, consideration of others, intellectual curiosity and living, giving so much for her family to appreciate and be thankful for. Her parents, husband, two sisters, Giula Cose and R. Marie Smith, and one brother, N. Durward Bacon preceded her in death.

  Judy Askew, 61, of Mt. Vernon, died 2:59 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon.  She was born Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1953, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Lugene Smith and Pauline (Miller) Smith Wilson. She married James Robert Askew on April 23, 2000, in Mt. Vernon, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 2013. Judy worked as a caregiver at Addus Healthcare in Mt. Vernon and was a member of New Life Harvest Church in Mt. Vernon. She is survived by mother, Pauline Wilson of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Melissa Lorch and husband Rick of Indianapolis and Michelle Crum and husband Frank of Mt. Vernon; four grandchildren, Corey Hall and fiancee Sarah Glass of Mt. Vernon, Tyler Hall of Mt. Vernon, Christopher Johnson of Sesser and Abby Johnson of Mt. Vernon; two brothers, Alson Smith of Mt. Vernon and Dennis Smith of La Place; two sisters, Phyllis Bopp and husband Robert of La Place and Linda Smith of Mt. Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; her husband; and one brother, Rodney Smith. Celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at New Life Harvest Church in Mt. Vernon with Pastor Corey Hall officiating. Mrs. Askew will be cremated following the funeral service and a burial of ashes will take place at Old Orchard Cemetery in Jefferson County at a later date. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service Monday at New Life Harvest Church in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Askew family and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.

The Benton Evening News, May 24, 2004 Christopher - Alice Ventress , 76, Christopher died at 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 21, in Franklin Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 24, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with the Rev. Gene Fox officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Friends may call to the funeral home after 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 23. She was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Christopher, the daughter of Theodore and Sylvia (Swain) Furlow, who preceded her in death. She married Ralph Ventress on June 19, 1947, in Zeigler, and he survives. Mrs. Ventress served as a teller at the Bank of Christopher between 1944 and 1989. She is survived by two nieces and two nephews. 　 Social Security Death Index: Name: Alice C. Ventress State of Issue: Illinois Date of Birth: Saturday December 31, 1927 Date of Death: Friday May 21, 2004 Est. Age at Death: 76 years, 4 months, 20 days Confirmation: Verified Last known residence: Christopher Franklin Illinois 62822

  Samuel Leach, 88, of Royalton, Illinois passed away at 8:40 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at his home with his loving family at his side. Samuel was born May 28, 1926 in Blairsville to Fount and Della (Harper) Leach. He is survived by wife Jennie (nee Koren) of 61 years. Other survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Becky Leach of Royalton, Jack and Rebecca Leach of Royalton; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Martin Healy of Western Springs; five grandchildren, Stephanie and Cody Isaacs of Marion, Samuel Leach of Royalton and Jade and Jasmine Brooks of Royalton; two great grandchildren, Logan and Morgan Isaacs of Marion; a sister, Maxine Hinchcliff of Kirkwood, MO and his beloved dog Max of Royalton.He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Frank Leach of Waukegan, IL Jack and Fred Leach of Carterville and one sister Lillian Masters of New Carlisle, IN. Mr. Leach loved spending time with family, gardening and walking his dog. Was a member of the St. Aloysius-Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Royalton. Sam retired from Consolidated Coal Company’s Burning Star #5 Mine in Desoto. He was a decorated Army Veteran of World War II. Sam served in Europe along with his 3 brothers; Frank and Fred in the Navy and Jack in the Army. Sam was a heavy machine gunner and was at the Battle of the Bulge iBastogne, Belgium. He then served with the U.S. Forces that crossed the Rhine River at Remagen, Germany using the damaged but still usable Ludendorff Bridge. This was the first time Allied forces crossed into Germany. He earned a Bronze Star, serving 1944 to 1949. A Funeral Mass for Mr. Leach will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the St. Aloysius-Sacred Heart Church in Royalton. Burial with military honors will be at the St. Aloysius-Sacred Heart Cemetery east of Royalton. Visiting hours are from 5 to 8:00 p.m., Friday at Vantrease Funeral Home in Royalton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Leach are suggested to the Central Illinois Honor Flight, 712 East Jefferson Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401.　　　

  Aline Bruce, age 72 of Benton, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Leffler - Poulson Funeral Home of Benton. Ms. Bruce was born on September 19, 1942 in Benton, the daughter of John Bruce and Ival (Morris) Bruce. Aline worked in security at O' Hare Airport in Chicago. Previously she worked in the drafting of electronic boards for electronics, including microwave ovens. She is survived by a sister Monalee Snyder of Benton; three sisters-in-law: Betty Bruce of Benton, Barbara Bruce of West Frankfort, and Varlyn Stanley of Creal Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Aline was preceded in death by her parents; and seven siblings: J.R., Addie, Tommy, Othel, Randall, Warren and William. To leave the family online condolences, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

  BETTY JUNE WILLIAMS Johnston City–Betty June Williams 78, of Johnston City passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 8:25 A.M. at the Herrin Hospital. Services will be held at the Murman & Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City on Monday February 23, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Kevin McNeely officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery of Johnston City. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Betty was born on October 5, 1936 in Johnston City the daughter of Joseph and Ethel (Hayes) Gaddis. She married Ralph “Bodge” Williams on August 2, 1959 in Johnston City. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2009. Betty was a retired assistant pharmacist first for Pursell’s Drug Store then Kuhnke’s Drug Store and finally Bandy’s Drug Store all of Johnston City. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Johnston City. She is survived by one son, Rodney Williams and wife Sherry of Johnston City; a granddaughter, Tiffany Williams of Houston, TX; great grandchildren, Angel and Justin; step-grandson, Ritchie Stewart and wife Joy of Herrin; step-great granddaughter, Britni; three brothers, Valice Dean Gaddis and wife Annie of Albuquerque, NM, Donald Gaddis and wife Sharon of Herrin, and Charles Gaddis and wife Almeda of Marion; one sister, Pat Wallace and husband Dennis of West Frankfort; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Randy Williams; an infant brother, Joseph Gaddis; three brothers, Bobby, Lester, and Kenneth Gaddis; two step-granddaughters, Lori and Sarah; and one step-great grandson, Tyler.

The Southern Illinoisan, July 10, 2005 CHRISTOPHER - Robert "Bob" Webb , 83, died Thursday, July 7, 2005, at his daughter's home in West Frankfort. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2005, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Father Joseph Trapp officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Webb was retired from Fish and Wildlife at Crab Orchard. He was a member of Benton Masonic Lodge and Sesser American Legion. He was a survivor of Iwo Jima and served with the 5th Marine Corp Division in World War II. He was born May 13, 1922, in Christopher, to Ernest Webb and Lillian (Ryan) Webb . He married Winfred (Hargis) Webb . She preceded him in death. Survivors include son, Stan Hess of Centerville, Tenn.; two daughters, Diana Broy of West Frankfort, and Pamela Napier of West Frankfort; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Mae Nash.

The Southern Illinoisan, December 6, 2005 CHRISTOPHER - Ruby L. Williams, 42, of Christopher, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Brother John Snell officiating. Interment will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. She was a certified nursing assistant. She was a member of Chapter 51 DAV in Christopher. She was born Feb. 8, 1963, in Benton, to Luther and Margaret (Swafford) Phillips. She married Paul Williams on May 6, 1998, in Benton, and he survives. Other survivors include children, Laura Phillips of Benton, Paula Williams of Christopher, and Paul Williams Jr., of Christopher; four stepchildren, Jennifer Hudetts of Christopher, Kevin Williams of Sesser, Raymond Williams of Tennessee and Amy Looney of Florida; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and siblings, Debbie and Alan Chapman of Coello, Cindy and John Monari of Buckner, Abby and Danny Hampton of Mulkeytown, Rose and David Spears of Benton, Luther and Sharon Phillips Jr., of Coello, Steve and Trudy Phillips of Valier, and Marty and Michell Philips of Sheldon. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother; and a nephew.

 DO NOT KNOW IF THIS CONNECTS TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BRITTON'S OR NOT......  Warren L. Britton, 90, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:20 P.M., Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. Warren had worked as a fuel distributor for forty years for DX, Texaco and Shell. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Du Quoin. Warren was also a member of the Du Quoin Elks Lodge, Du Quoin Booster Club, Du Quoin American Legion Auxiliary and Little Muddy Gang serving as Chief Cook. He was born July 22, 1924 at Tamaroa, IL, the son of Charles and Mabel (Long) Britton. He married Dorothy Nell Duncan on October 21, 1945 at Mayfield, KY and she preceded him in death on January 6, 1982. He is survived by two sons - Duncan Britton and wife Lynn and Larry Britton and wife Karen, all of Du Quoin, one daughter - Carolyn Rodman and husband John of St. Simons Island, GA, two sisters - Bernice Winthrop of Stevensville, MT and Charlene Frederick of Decatur, IL, seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother - Bill and three sisters - Frankie, Lois and Mildred. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Terry Brace officiating. Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin. Friends may make memorials to Marshall Browning Hospital Tree of Life or Celtic Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.

This Line of BRITTON"S came from Indiana. I don't see a connection. Thanks for posting, tho, Betty. Larry Lance -----Original Message----- From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of elvis500@frontier.com via Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:07 AM To: Franklin Co. Subject: [ILFRANKL] BRITTON, Warren L. (OBIT) DO NOT KNOW IF THIS CONNECTS TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BRITTON'S OR NOT...... Warren L. Britton, 90, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:20 P.M., Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. Warren had worked as a fuel distributor for forty years for DX, Texaco and Shell. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Du Quoin. Warren was also a member of the Du Quoin Elks Lodge, Du Quoin Booster Club, Du Quoin American Legion Auxiliary and Little Muddy Gang serving as Chief Cook. He was born July 22, 1924 at Tamaroa, IL, the son of Charles and Mabel (Long) Britton. He married Dorothy Nell Duncan on October 21, 1945 at Mayfield, KY and she preceded him in death on January 6, 1982. He is survived by two sons - Duncan Britton and wife Lynn and Larry Britton and wife Karen, all of Du Quoin, one daughter - Carolyn Rodman and husband John of St. Simons Island, GA, two sisters - Bernice Winthrop of Stevensville, MT and Charlene Frederick of Decatur, IL, seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother - Bill and three sisters - Frankie, Lois and Mildred. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Terry Brace officiating. Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin. Friends may make memorials to Marshall Browning Hospital Tree of Life or Celtic Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home. ------------------------------- 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

  Rodger Gunter died in Utah on Jan 7th, 2015 age: 70 Date of birth 9-10-44 in West Frankfort, Ill. Parents: Fritz and Hazel Gunter. Married: Donna Gunter March 2, 1996 in Ramona, CA. Born in West Frankfort Ill. however their family moved to Deming New Mexico when he was 6 years old because of his asthma. There he lived until he joined the Navy at 16 Years old. He served his country for 20 years, retired and went to work as a civil servant doing the same work as he did while enlisted. He spent most of is military time in San Diego. Even though the military caused much travel, he and wife Donna loved getting in their motor home and taking off wherever and whenever they could. They moved to Utah in 2001 to retire and live the good life. He loved all of his children and grandchildren and spending time with them.He is survived in death by his wife Donna Gunter in Toquerville. Daughter Kelley and husband Lee Rowland. Daughter Shawna Gunter both of New Mexico. Step daughters Celena and husband Marty Brown of Ca. Kathlene Duggan UT. William Duggan of Nevada. Father Fritz Gunter wife Kay of West Frankfort Ill. Grandchildren: Rhett Henry of Ca. Justin Owen of New Mexico. Jason Brown of Ca. Casidy Brown of Ca. Joey Dambrose of Ut. Austin Duggan of New Hampshire. Great Grandchild Jesica Brown of CA. Sister Lynn Eves husband Kenny of Ca. Sandra Gunter of New Mexico. Funeral Services: Saturday 11:00am @ Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church 920 Tonaquint DR. St George, Utah In lieu of Flowers, donations to Shepherd of the Hills UMC. Arrangements provided by Heideman Hughes Home

  Nada Darlene (Grey) Thompson, 62 passed away on February 16, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma. Nada was born on August 10, 1952 to Malcolm and Eunice (Winget) Grey. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Charles Grey and Del Grey. She is survived by two daughters Angela Perry and her husband David Perry of Nashville, TN, and Rachel Sisney and her husband Joshua Sisney of Mulkeytown. Nada also had four grandchildren Anthony, Makayla, Mallory and Simon. Angie and Rachel would like to say thank you to their extended family, Pam Thompson and Melissa Nettles for being there and taking care of their mother during her time of need. Funeral services will be on Sunday February 22, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be on Sunday February 22, 2015 from Noon until the time of the service at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family.