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MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY GENEALOGY FRIENDS BETTY SINK
ELDORADO, ILL. - Kathleen Gray, 88, of Eldorado, passed away at 5:17 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at Ferrell Hospital. Kathleen was born in Eldorado on Dec. 16, 1923, a daughter of the late Florence (Kimbro) and Leslie Leibenguth. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Eldorado. She and her husband owned and operated Gray's Laundry for over 37 years. She was the wife of Franklin Gray of 66 years, who survives. In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter, Judy (Dale) Burzynski of Benton; grandson, Adam (Kristen) Nagreski of Johnston City; a sister, Peggy (Edward) Kertis of Dandridge, Tenn.; a brother, Don (Shirley) Leibenguth of Eldorado; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Hall; and a brother, Wayne Leibenguth. Funeral service will be at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, with Robert Coburn officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Hill Cemetery in Broughton. Visitation is 11 a.m. to service time Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Internet site www.colonialterracefuneralhome.com.
MOUNT CARMEL - Harold Lee Vandever, 94, of Champaign and formerly a longtime resident of Mount Carmel and McLeansboro, passed away Dec. 9, 2011, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Champaign. He was born Jan. 24, 1917, in Blackwell, Okla., the son of Omer Oscar and Eva (McGrew) Vandever. Harold and Helen (Titus) Vandever were married July 30, 1938, in Perry, Okla.; she preceded him in death on March 18, 2000. They enjoyed almost 62 wonderful years of marriage. He served his country during World War II as a master sergeant in the U.S. Army. Harold worked for Shell Oil for 43 years. He is a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a 57-year member of the Elks. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and his grandkids. Harold was better known to many as "Red" Vandever. He enjoyed caring for and training hunting dogs, with many winning awards. He was an avid outdoorsman throughout his life. He provided assistance to many, and especially his neighbors. For many years, he volunteered to distribute food to needy families. He received recognition by the city, nominated by his neighbors, with a Good Neighbor Award. Harold is survived by daughter LeeAnn Elimon and her husband, Denny, of Mahomet; four grandchildren, Staci (Ron) Calvert of Kankakee, Van Phillips and Tim Elimon of San Antonio and Nicole (Joseph) Plowick of Mahomet; four great-grandchildren, Tyler and Katie Calvert of Kankakee and Ethan and Mia Ann Plowick of Mahomet; one half brother, Wayne Vandever; one nephew, Garold Dewitt of Braman, Okla.; and one niece, Virginia Dewitt Mears of Virginia. Preceding Harold in death were his parents; wife; one grandchild; and sister Thelma Dewitt Kevitt of Blackwell, Okla. Funeral services were Tuesday at the chapel of Cunningham Funeral Home in Mount Carmel, with burial in Highland Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Carmel Relay for Life. Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com.
Patricia Ann Compton Witsman, 75, passed away, Dec. 10, 2011, in Douglas, Ga., after a heroic two-and-a-half-year battle against cancer. Patricia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She lovingly leaves behind her husband of 58 years, Dale E. Witsman of McRae, Ga.; one daughter, Denise Best (George) of McRae; three sons, Dale E. Witsman Jr. of McRae, Charles A. Witsman (Mary) of Leesburg, Fla., and R. Ezra Witsman (Eric) of Waikoloa, Hawaii; four grandchildren, Allie Tanner (Brent) of Dublin, Ga., Caroline Witsman and Mary Catherine Witsman of Leesburg and Emily Katz (Josh Payne) of McRae; as well as two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Mollie Witsman of Leesburg; her mother, Beulah Wallace Compton of Winter Springs, Fla.; siblings Jane Welch of Lake San Marcos, Calif., Margaret Adams (Warren) of Sebring, Fla., Catherine Compton of Mount Dora, Fla., and E. David Compton (Linda) of Maitland, Fla.; and a plethora of loving nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Doyle Ezra Compton of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Beverly Cunningham of Eustis, Fla.; and a brother, Robert Compton of Merritt Island, Fla. Patricia was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Wabash County. She has made warm, loving homes for her family in Decker Chapel, Oaktown and Washington, Ind., McLeansboro and Dahlgren, Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla., and finally McRae, Ga. She was a member of First Christian Church of Washington, Ind. Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at McRae Presbyterian Church, McRae, Ga. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Telfair Memorial Gardens in McRae. Arrangements are being handled by Towns Funeral Home, Alamo, Ga., (912) 568-7422
ELDORADO -- Helen Kathleen Gray, 88, died at 5:17 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, in Ferrell Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Colonial Terrace Funeral Home in Eldorado, with Robert Coburn officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Hill Cemetery in Broughton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on December 21, 2011
Thurman (Mutt) Munsell 72-year-old McLeansboro resident, Thurman (Mutt) Munsell, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, December 16 at Hamilton Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro. He was a retired construction worker. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of the American Legion Post 106, a lifetime member of the Carmi VFW, a lifetime member of the McLeansboro Eagles Lodge #2699. Surviving are two sons, Michael Munsell of Florida and Bobby Redmon of McLeansboro; two brothers, Mike Patterson of McLeansboro and Ivor Patterson of Great Bend, KS; and three sisters, Sue Webb of Dale, IL, Patty Hartline of McLeansboro and Vickie Williams of Saraland, AL. Funeral services for Thurman (Mutt) Munsell will be at 11 a.m. Monday, December 19 at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Burial will be in the Veterans Section of the IOOF Cemetery at McLeansboro, with graveside military rites by the American Legion Post #106. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, December 18 at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro
Marilyn Kay McGehee 72-year-old Belle Rive resident, Marilyn Kay McGehee, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, December 17 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. .
MCLEANSBORO -- Thurman D. "Mutt" Munsell, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, in Hamilton Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial with military rites will be in IOOF Cemetery in McLeansboro. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on December 18, 2011
MCLEANSBORO THURMAN "MUTT" MUNSELL, 72 of McLeansboro died Friday, December 16, 2011 at Hamilton Memoril Nursing Cente in McLeansboro. Funeral arrangements are pending at Gholson FUNDERAL hOEM IN mClEANSBORO
BROUGHTON -- Rusty Shaw, 51 , of Broughton, died Friday, Dec. 16th, 2011, in Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He was born in Champaign on Sept. 17, 1960, to the late Charles Russell and Roberta (Owen) Shaw. He married Audra on Dec. 5, 1986, and she survives in Broughton. He worked as a machinist for Caterpillar in Norris City. Besides his wife he, is survived by two sons, Skyler Shaw of Broughton and Jeremy Shaw of Eldorado; three daughters, Danielle Gabbard of Harrisburg, Autumn (Justin) Leinenbach of Harrisburg and Jamie Shaw of Eldorado; three brothers, Ronnie Shaw of Evansville, Ind., John Shaw of Harrisburg and Eddie Owen of Harrisburg; three sisters, Marsha (Willie) Hopson of Eldorado, Connie (Jim) Cummins of Eldorado and Angel Owen of Harrisburg; and two grandchildren, Kailyn Clark and Lillian Shaw. Services for Rusty will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, in Watson Funeral Home, with Rick Strole officiating. Burial will be in Gholson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the funeral home. On line condolences may be sent at www.watsonfuneralhome.net. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on December 17, 2011
MT. VERNON - Darrell Dean Hall, 41, of Macedonia, passed away at 4:17 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at Seitman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Sept. 9, 1970, in Phoenix, Ariz., the son of Terry Hall and Vickey (Dixon) Hall. He married Teri K. (Horton) Hall on Sept. 25, 1998. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Serena Hall of Macedonia, Kimberly Flanders and husband Jerry of Macedonia and Jennifer Fulkerson and husband Tim of Enfield; sons, Adam Jennings and companion Lacey Rapp of Macedonia and Aaron Jennings and wife Rebecca (Biggerstaff) of McLeansboro; brother, Keith Greer of Las Vegas, Nev.; sisters, Lisa Sifuentes of Phoenix, Ariz. and Michelle Hall of Phoenix, Ariz.; father, Terry Hall of Phoenix, Ariz.; father-in-law, Fred Horton of Macedonia; grandsons, Hunter Flanders, Treyson Jennings and Tanner Jennings; and grandparents, Leroy and Ethel Hall of Phoenix, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his mother and mother-in-law. He was an order selector for Walgreens Distribution Industry, a member of 1st General Baptist Church in McLeansboro, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Hall will be cremated as per his request. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the 1st General Baptist Church in McLeansboro. Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of all arrangements
JOHNNIE LEE CHESHIER, 57, of McLeansboro died at his home, Sunday, December 11, 2011 Arrangements are pending at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, Illinois
MT. VERNON - Opal LaDon Connaway, 87, of McLeansboro, died 5:42 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. She was born April 6, 1924, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Hulan and Myrtle (Bain) Gray. She married Billy Bob Connaway Nov. 2, 1941, in St. Charles, Mo.; he preceded her in death on May 3, 1981. Mrs. Connaway is survived by two daughters, Karen Cleveland and husband Barry of Crossville and Billie Ann Pearce and husband Dennis of Eldorado; two sons, Robert Connaway and wife Betty of McLeansboro and Larry Connaway and wife Patricia of Troy; a sister, Lucy Davis of Phoenix; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a grandson and two sisters, Doris Stanwyck and Betty Ridenhour. Mrs. Connaway was a homemaker. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. She loved to crochet, fish, travel and play with her grandchildren. Private family services will be conducted at a later date as per request of the deceased with Mary Erwin officiating. There will be no public visitation. Burial will be at Jordan Chapel Cemetery in Dix. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, Eldorado. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, is in charge of all arrangements.Wed Dec 14, 2011, 08:00 AM CST
Charlotte L. Waller, 76, of McLeansboro, IL, died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Mt. Vernon, IL. Mrs. Waller was born on November 19, 1935 in Hamilton County, IL the daughter of Gus Carrell and Ethel Jane (Johnson) Carrell. She married Vernon Waller on October 29, 1955 and he survives. Charlotte was a housewife and a member of the Liberty Church of Christ, Thompsonville, IL. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting, crossword puzzles, reading and cooking. She liked having company at her house and taking care of others. Surviving relatives include her husband, Vernon Waller, McLeansboro, IL, one daughter, Regina Nakamura and husband Nolan, Jonesboro, IL, a son, Gus Edward Smith and wife Debra, Meadow Vista, CA, two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Nakamura, Jonesboro, IL, Spencer Smith, Carbondale, IL, a brother, Ray Carrell and wife Margie, Mt. Vernon, IL, a sister, Linda Summers, Columbia Falls, MT, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Waller was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Joe, Harry, John, Robert, and Richard Carrell, and one sister, Ruby Carrell. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Galen Dalton officiating. Burial will be in the Little Springs Cemetery, Flannigan Township, Hamilton County, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America, 507 W. Main St., Marion, IL 62959 and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Charles F. Mayberry 81-year-old Rt. 4 McLeansboro resident, Charles F. Mayberry, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 8 at his home. He was a 20-year U.S. military veteran, serving ten years in the U.S. Navy and ten years in the U.S. Air Force. He was also a Korean War Veteran, member of the American Legion Post, and also drove a school bus at the Norris City Schools for 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Johanna Mayberry; two sons, Pete of McLeansboro and Mark of Phoenix, AZ; two daughters, Margaret Rose Nieuwsma of Bismark, ND and Sonya Zurliene of Breese, IL; ten grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Funeral services for Charles F. Mayberry will be at 11 a.m. Monday, December 12 at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery at McLeansboro, with graveside military rites by the American Legion Post #106. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, December 11 at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Memorials may be made to Southern Illinois Hospice, and will be accepted at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.
Marvin French 76-year-old McLeansboro resident, Marvin French, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, December 10 at the McLeansboro Healthcare and Rehab. He was a farmer. Surviving are two step-sons, Eugene Sisco of Carmi and Deryl Sisco of McLeansboro; four sisters, Sue Hart of Dahlgren, and Janet Cox, Janice Bridwell and Dana Williams all of McLeansboro; one brother, Ebert of McLeansboro; a very special friend, Ima Dial; 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Marvin French will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 14 at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Burial will be in Ten Mile Cemetery at McLeansboro. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. .
Betty Brayfield 74-year-old Broughton, IL resident, Betty Brayfield, died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, December 9 at Fountainview Nursing Home in Eldorado, IL. Surviving are five daughters, Eva Taylor of Cahokia, IL, Barbara Ebers of Kentucky, Carolyn Pruitt of Broughton, Dora Ray of Franklin, PA and Karen Williams of Houston, TX; three sisters, Nona Lamance and Pauline Barr both of California and Ethel Sweet of Oregon; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services for Betty Brayfield will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 16 at the Gholson Cemetery at Broughton. There will be no visitation. Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Brayfield, 74, a resident of Eldorado, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at Fountainview Nursing Home in Eldorado. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Gholson Cemetery in Broughton with Rev. David Angelly officiating. Burial will be at Gholson Cemetery in Broughton. Arrangements for Betty Brayfield are under the direction of Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro..
Johnnie Lee Cheshier, 57, a resident of McLeansboro, passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at 4:30 a.m. at his home. Funeral arrangements for Johnnie Lee Cheshier are pending at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro