This is the obit for Lorenzo Dow Coffman, son of Isaac Granville Coffman and Edith Gertrude Edwards. His obit said he was born in Joplin, MO. but my file has Laclede County, MO. Lorenzo's father, Isaac Coffman, was from Jefferson Co., IL and moved several times. He must have worked for the railroad. Isaac had children born in Jefferson Co. IL, Otero Co. Colorado, Jefferson Co. IL again, Laclede Co., MO and De Witt County, IL. The Modesto Bee, Modesto CA, June 27, 2006 LORENZO D. COFFMAN July 9, 1912 -June 24, 2006 Lorenzo Dow Coffman, 93, of Turlock died Saturday at Covenant Village Care Center. Mr. Coffman was a native of Joplin, Mo. He lived in California 64 years and previously lived in Illinois. He was an administrator for several years. He enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Gregory of Folsom; brother, Eldo Coffman of Sutherland, Ore.; and three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Coffman. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Berg Hall, Covenant Village. Allen Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoak Blvd., Sylmar 91342. Online condolences may be made at www.allenmortuary.com.

This is the obit. for Cecil Grace (Coffman) Merrick the daughter of Isaac Granville Coffamn and Edith Gertrude Edwards. She married Daniel Brainard Merrick Bob The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, April 20, 1989 Grace C. Merrick, 86, of 1509 N. Calhoun St., formerly of 104 E. Wood St., both in Bloomington, died at 6:05 a.m. yesterday (April 19, 1989) at Brokaw Hospital, Normal. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, with her son, the Rev. Dan Merrick, officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the memorial home. Mrs. Merrick was born Nov. 28, 1902, in Ina, a daughter of Isaac Granville and Edith Gertrude Edwards Coffman. She married Daniel B. Merrick on Dec. 27, 1922, in Farmer City. He died Sept. 27, 1957. Survivors include two sons, Dan, Peoria, and Frank, Danvers; three brothers, Edwards A. Coffman, Rockford; Eldo M. Coffman, Riddle, Ore.; and Lorenzo Dow Coffman, Myrtle Creek, Ore.; a sister, Lois Ruth Kerns, North Hollywood, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and a grandchild preceded her in death. Mrs. Merrick was a member of Second Christian Church of Bloomington, soloist and member of the church choir for many years, and volunteer and member of Home Sweet Home Mission Auxiliary. Memorials may be made to the church or Home Sweet Home Mission.

A little more detail on his obit at the funeral home website: Dwight W. Keele January 29, 1934 - July 19, 2013 Dwight W. Keele, age 79 of Mt. Vernon, IN died Friday at Deaconess Hospice in Evansville. He was born January 29, 1934 at Harmony, IL the son of Leuty and Ruth (Sumner) Keele. He married Marilyn Lane on March 18, 1956 at Mt. Vernon, IL. Dwight taught school in Champaign for 22 years before working for Marathon Oil in Mt. Vernon, IN for 25 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, Owen Dunn Post #5, the National Education Association, and the NRA. Dwights family had been longtime members of the Logan Street Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, IL. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; 1 son, Jason (Laura) Keele of Evansville; 2 daughters, Sue Ellen (Danny) Taylor of Clarksville, TN and Terry Capel of Hilton Heard, SC; 7 grandchildren, Katrina Vance, Travis Taylor, Nolan and Caleb Keele, Kaelob and J.C. Capel and Nicole Hutchcraft; 2 great-grandchildren, Colton and Mason Vance Services, 7 p.m. Monday July 22, 2013, at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, IN. Visitation, 4-7 p.m. on Monday with military rites immediately following at the funeral home by Owen Dunn Post #5. Graveside services will be Saturday July 27, 2013 at Memorial Garden Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL. Sandy (Whalen) Bauer On 7/20/2013 6:25 AM, [email protected] wrote: > Dwight W. Keele, age 79, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., died Friday at Deaconess Hospice in Evansville. He was born Jan. 29, 1934, in Harmony, the son of Leuty and Ruth (Sumner) Keele. He married Marilyn Lane on March 18, 1956, in Mt. Vernon.Dwight taught school in Champaign for 22 years before working for Marathon Oil in Mt. Vernon, Ind., for 25 years. Dwight’s family had been longtime members of the Logan Street Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; one son, Jason (Laura) Keele of Evansville, Ind.; two daughters, Sue Ellen (Danny) Taylor of Clarksville, Tenn. and Terry Capel of Hilton Heard, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Katrina Vance, Travis Taylor, Nolan and Caleb Keele, Kaelob and J.C. Capel and Nicole Hutchcraft; and two great-grandchildren, Colton and Mason Vance.Services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, Ind. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday. Graveside services > will be Saturday, July 27, at Memorial Garden Cemetery in Mt. Vernon.Full obituary information can be found at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com. - > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Susie Lee Cross, 97, of Belle Rive, died 2:15 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Mesa, Ariz.She was born Sept. 15, 1915, in McLeansboro, the daughter of Terry and Julia (Knight) Sneed. She married Huel Cross and he preceded her in death.She graduated from S.I.U Carbondale with a master’s degree in education. She began teaching in one room schools and spent 28 years in the Mt. Vernon public schools, Dahlgren High School and college administration for S.I.U Carbondale. She was a member of the Belle Rive Missionary Baptist Church and the Belle Rive-Opdyke Eastern Star.Susie loved being with family and friends. She actively supported her church, community, Eastern Star, Retired Illinois Teachers Association, Jefferson County Home Extension, 4-H activities and she was a lifetime member of Pi Lambda Theta.She is survived by son, Terry H. (wife Judy) Cross of Lasalle; daughter, Judith (husband Jerry) Wilson of Middlevile, Mich.; one sister, Mollie (husband Jerry) Olson of Tempe, Ariz.; one daughter-in-law, Denise Cross of Belle Rive; one sister-in-law, Minnie Sneed of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Eric (Laurin) Wilson, Aaron and Ian Wilson, Ryan (Ashley) Cross and Caleb and Chelsea Cross; great-grandchildren, Cale, Reily Grace, Keagan, Cassidy, Colten, Jacksen, Laben and Aden; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Huel Cross; son, Danny Cross; two brothers, Marion and Howard Sneed; one sister, Lena Cross; and her parents.Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Belle Rive Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Holland and the Rev. Jeremy Hamson officiating. Interment will be at IOOF Cemetery in Dahlgren.Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Belle Rive Baptist Church.Memorials may be given to the Belle Rive Baptist Church and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home.The Gholson Funeral Home of Dahlgren is in charge of all arrangements. - See more at: http://register-news.com/obituaries/x1912998444/Susie-Cross#sthash.azGOm1Yn.dpuf

Dwight W. Keele, age 79, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., died Friday at Deaconess Hospice in Evansville. He was born Jan. 29, 1934, in Harmony, the son of Leuty and Ruth (Sumner) Keele. He married Marilyn Lane on March 18, 1956, in Mt. Vernon.Dwight taught school in Champaign for 22 years before working for Marathon Oil in Mt. Vernon, Ind., for 25 years. Dwight’s family had been longtime members of the Logan Street Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; one son, Jason (Laura) Keele of Evansville, Ind.; two daughters, Sue Ellen (Danny) Taylor of Clarksville, Tenn. and Terry Capel of Hilton Heard, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Katrina Vance, Travis Taylor, Nolan and Caleb Keele, Kaelob and J.C. Capel and Nicole Hutchcraft; and two great-grandchildren, Colton and Mason Vance.Services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, Ind. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday. Graveside services will be Saturday, July 27, at Memorial Garden Cemetery in Mt. Vernon.Full obituary information can be found at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com. -

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BELLE RIVE - Susie Lee Cross, 97, died at 2:15 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Mesa, Ariz. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Belle Rive Baptist Church, with the Revs. Kenneth Holland and Jeremy Hamson officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery in Dahlgren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Gholson Funeral Home of Dahlgren is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on July 20, 2013

Tillie (Theophila) H. Czerwinski, 98, of Scheller, IL, passed away at 9:05 A.M., Friday, July 19, 2013 at the Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL. Tillie had been a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Barbara Catholic Church in Scheller and was the oldest parishioner, having been a member since October of 1935. She was a member of St. Barbara Sodality, Mt. Vernon Chapter #688 NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) and Du Bois Chapter #2327 AARP. She was an avid pinochle player and enjoyed gardening. She was born August 5, 1914 at Du Bois, IL, the daughter of Frank and Martha (Kujawski) Zmudzinski. She married Michael Czerwinski on October 14, 1935 at Du Bois, IL and he preceded her in death on February 22, 1982. She is survived by three children – Richard Czerwinski and wife Sylvia of Scheller, IL, Ralph Czerwinski and wife Debbie of Decatur, IL, and Bernadine Kabat and husband Clarence of  Waltonville, IL, five grandchildren – Lisa (Allen) Wisniewski, Jacqueline Gustafson, Therese (Garcia) Czerwinski (Rick), Tanya Burda (Bob), and Andy Tomaszewski (Bambi), eight great grandchildren – Caitlin Wisniewski, Kathryn and Samuel Gustafson, Alexander and Megan Garcia, Brittany Collier, Johnna and Colten Tomaszewski, one great great grandchild – Nicklaus Hartung. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters – Julia Kabat and husband Ted, Sophia Ratajczyk and husband Leonard, Salomae Hoffman and husband Eugene, brothers – Gus Zmudzinski and wife Amanda and Dominic Zmudzinski and wife Betty. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the St. Barbara Catholic Church in Scheller with Fr. Dale Maxfield officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M., Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa. Burial will be in the St. Barbara Cemetery at Scheller. Friends may make memorials to the St. Barbara Catholic Church or Masses and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Sandra D. Bowman, 67, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 3:20 A.M. on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Sandra was born on August 10, 1945 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of the late John William and Hazel Neoma (Wolgamott) Harden.  She married Robert L. Bowman on April 6, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Surviving family members include her mother: Hazel Harden of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; husband: Robert L. “Bob” Bowman of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 sons: Michael Barroclough and wife Lori of Pala Verdes Estates, California and David Barroclough and wife Diane of San Diego, California; 3 grandchildren: Sarah, Brenden and Eric Barroclough; sister: Peggy James and husband Jerry of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 stepchildren: David Bowman of California City, California and Cathy Bowman of Santa Clarita Valley, California; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her father preceded her in death.    Sandra was a homemaker, an avid quilter and a member of Quilt Guild of Mitchell Museum.       Celebration of Life Service: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 22, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Jeff Fernberg will officiate. In honor of her wishes she was cremated and no visitation will be held. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Quilt Guild of Mitchell Museum and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Lucille Stefan, age 91 of Johnston City, Illinois passed away at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Woodlawn. Lucille was born in Marion, IL on November 11, 1921 the daughter of James R. and Ethel (Ivy) Deaton. She married Anthony "Tony" Thomas Stefan and he preceded her in death on November 8, 1984. Mrs. Stefan was a member St. Paul's Catholic Church in Johnston City. She is survived by her three children, Tony Stefan and wife Sharon, Linda Stefan, and Mike Stefan and wife Melanie; five grandchildren Tresa, Scott, Keith, Jennifer and Ryan; and also eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; son, James Stefan; brother, Joe; sister, Dorothy and one infant daughter. Memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday July 23, 2013 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Johnston City, Illinois with Msgr. Ken Schaefer officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. For those wishing, memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the Funeral Home. Local arrangements are under direction of Pyle Funeral Home.

James Leonard “Jim” Zirkelbach, 72, of Belle Rive, Illinois passed away at 1:40 A.M. on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois Jim was born on November 20, 1940 in Ridgway, Illinois the son of the late Leonard Andrew and Mary Elizabeth “Tede” (Dietz) Zirkelbach.  He married Mildred June “Millie” Grothoff on June 18, 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ridgway, Illinois. Surviving family members include his wife: Mildred June “Millie” Zirkelbach of Belle Rive, Illinois; son: David Eric Zirkelbach and wife Cindy of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; daughter: Jackie Zirkelbach and fiance Bill Rainey of Bonnie, Illinois; 4 grandchildren: Jackson James Zirkelbach, Benjamin Eric ZIrkelbach, Elizabeth Renee Zirkelbach and Erica Danielle Zirkelbach; 3 sisters: Linda Fulkerson of Ridgway, Illinois, Betty Zirkelbach of Equality, Illinois and Susie Tarlton and husband Stanley of Eldorado, Illinois; 2 brothers: Paul Zirkelbach of Old Shawneetown, Illinois and Rick Zirkelbach and wife Marsha of Ridgway, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, four brothers: Marion, Tony, Fred and John ZIrkelbach and one sister: Ruth Ann Tindle preceded him in death.  Jim served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-64, worked for General Radiator for 20 years and was a Site Ranger for the Illinois Department for Natural Resources, was secretary/treasurer of Grothoff Cemetery board. He was a member of St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, was Third Degree Kinght of Columbus and was a member of Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141.  FUNERAL MASS: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, July 22, 2013 at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Father Robert Zwilling will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. INTERMENT: Grothoff Cemetery in Belle Rive, Illinois. The Chaplain of Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct a Flag Presentation Service at the cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Grothoff Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Paul was a PAGE cousin: Paul son of Virgil KASH,Jr. and Beatrice SHERIDAN Virgil, Jr. son of Virgil Arthur KASH and Sula Viola 'Suly' PAGE Suly dau of Oscar S/T PAGE and Barbara Angeline 'Annie' TAYLOR Oscar son of James M 'Jim' PAGE and Samantha C Pierce Annie dau of David Brooks TAYLOR and Sylba Frances RUSSELL Jim son of William R PAGE and Elizabeth Jane 'Betsy' DUNCAN Samantha day of Jeremiah PIERCE and Eliza Jane SHELTON -----Original Message----- Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 12:42:35 -0700 (PDT) From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: [ILJEFFER] KASH, Paul Duane (OBIT) To: "Franklin Co." <[email protected]>, "Jefferson Co. Il." <[email protected]> Paul Duane Kash, 62, of West City, found peace on July 17th surrounded by his family in his home. He was born on September 6, 1950, at his family's home in Spring Garden Twp., Jefferson County, Illinois to Virgil Kash, Jr. and Beatrice (Sheridan) Kash. He married the former Jane LeVault on August 6, 2005 and she survives. Paul was the owner/operator of Stone Garden Landscaping which was his life and pride. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Paul was a hardworking young man whose life was cut short. He is survived by his wife, Jane (LeVault) Kash, West City, father and step-mother, Virgil Kash, Jr. and Naomi Kash, Benton, four daughters, Tracy Kirk, Walls, MS, Becky Yates, West Frankfort, Elizabeth Hasenjaegeer, West Frankfort, Kerri (Greg) White, McLeansboro, five grandchildren, Ashley Kash, Jared Kirk, Allyson Osborne, Xander Hasenjaegeer, and Donna White, one great-granddaughter, Bailey Kash, two sisters, Terena Kash of Benton, Carla (Lance) Barnes, Benton, one brother, Mony Kash, Benton, a step-sister, Ashley Sledge, Opdyke, nieces and nephews, Danielle (Josh) Hatfield, Tyler Koski, Adrea Barnes, Brent (Mindy) VanFossan, and his ever present companions, Abbie and Sophia. Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice and his brother, Danny Kash. There will be a Celebration of Life Dinner at Barren Township Building located on Route 154 in Sesser, Illinois on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 from 5:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. with a memorial at 6:00 p. m. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Foundation, or TIP Hospice. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook. ------------------------------

Laura (Denham) Schlag is celebrating her 90th birtday today at her home with her family.Laura was born in Jefferson County and has lived her entire life here.She has four sons, 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. - See more at: http://register-news.com/milestones/x1912996864/Schlag#sthash.azvHDR92.dpuf

BELLE RIVE - James Leonard "Jim" Zirkelbach, 72, died at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mount Vernon. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, with Father Robert Zwilling officiating. Burial, with flag presentation, will be in Grothoff Cemetery in Belle Rive. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with Rosary prayed at 7 p.m. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on July 19, 2013

INA -James Lon "Lonnie" Hill, 66, died at 7:05 a. m. Friday, July 12, 2013, at his home. Mr. Hill was born July 3, 1947, in Benton, the son of James V. Hill and Priscilla "Moni" (Miller) Hill. Lonnie worked at Mount Vernon for Tri-County Electric as a journeyman lineman for many years before opening his own automotive business, Classic Performance. He was a member of the IBEW Local 702 and was of the Baptist faith. Lonnie served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a helicopter mechanic and was also part of a rescue chopper outfit nicknamed "Pedro" during the Vietnam War. He studied automotive technology at Vocational Technical Institute at SIU Carbondale. He was an avid fisherman, boat and car enthusiast. He worked on a NASCAR Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series Race Team. Wayman Harlan summed up Lonnie's life by saying "He was a poor man's best friend" and will be sadly missed by all. Survivors include his twin siblings, Bradley Hill of West Frankfort, and Kristin Hill (Mike) Neff of Florida; a son, James Lon Hill of Georgia; a niece, Lauren Monachella of Florida; and his significant other, Donna Simpkins of Ina. Donna brought much happiness into our brother's life and was by his side when he passed away. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 4 p. m. Saturday, July 27, in Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton, with Brother Dale Burzynski officiating. Military honors will be performed by Benton American Legion and VFW and Marion National Guard Honor Squad. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p. m. Saturday, July 27, in Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton. Memorials may be made to the Ina Freewill Baptist Church, 15207 East Ina Road, Ina, IL 62846 or the American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on July 19, 2013

Lucille Stefan, age 91 of Johnston City, Illinois passed away at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Woodlawn. Funeral arrangements are pending at Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City, IL

Joyce Ladley, 85, of Bluford, Illinois passed away at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at White Oak Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Joyce was born on July 9, 1928 in Carmi, Illinois the daughter of the late Roy A. and Verla M. (Hickling) Raglin.  She married Thomas H. “Joe” Ladley on June 28, 1947 in Carmi, Illinois. Surviving family members include her husband: Joe Ladley of Bluford, Illinois; mother to 6 children: Michael Ladley, Joy Ladley Price and husband Parvin, Jo Lynn Bell, Mark Ladley, June Ladley and Jim Ladley; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren also survive. Her parents, one son: Michael Ladley and one daughter: June Ladley preceded her in death.    Joyce was a secretary for Webber Township High School and was a member of First Church of God in Bluford, Illinois.   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at First Church of God in Bluford, Illinois. Reverend Eddie Hale will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Committal Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Kuykendall Cemetery in Carmi, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Kuykendall Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Paul Duane Kash, 62, of West City, found peace on July 17th surrounded by his family in his home.       He was born on September 6, 1950, at his family's home in Spring Garden Twp., Jefferson County, Illinois to Virgil Kash, Jr. and Beatrice (Sheridan) Kash.  He married the former Jane LeVault on August 6, 2005 and she survives.       Paul was the owner/operator of Stone Garden Landscaping which was his life and pride.  He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  Paul was a hardworking young man whose life was cut short.       He is survived by his wife, Jane (LeVault) Kash, West City, father and step-mother, Virgil Kash, Jr. and Naomi Kash, Benton, four daughters, Tracy Kirk, Walls, MS, Becky Yates, West Frankfort, Elizabeth Hasenjaegeer, West Frankfort, Kerri (Greg) White, McLeansboro, five grandchildren, Ashley Kash, Jared Kirk, Allyson Osborne, Xander Hasenjaegeer, and Donna White, one great-granddaughter, Bailey Kash, two sisters, Terena Kash of Benton, Carla (Lance) Barnes, Benton, one brother, Mony Kash, Benton, a step-sister, Ashley Sledge, Opdyke, nieces and nephews, Danielle (Josh) Hatfield, Tyler Koski, Adrea Barnes, Brent (Mindy) VanFossan, and his ever present companions, Abbie and Sophia.       Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice and his brother, Danny Kash.       There will be a Celebration of Life Dinner at Barren Township Building located on Route 154 in Sesser, Illinois on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 from 5:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. with a memorial at 6:00 p. m.  Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton is in charge of arrangements.       In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Foundation, or TIP Hospice.       Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.

William Dwight “Bill” Whitlock, 85, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 5:49 P.M. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at his home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Bill was born on Wednesday, November 16, 1927 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of the late Lester and Ella (Ward) Whitlock.  He married Anna Lee Adams on July 6, 1956 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Surviving family members include his wife: Anna Lee Whitlock of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: Ted Whitlock and wife Maria of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; grandchildren: Lindsay, Adam and William Whitlock of Gainesville, Florida; brother: Bob Melcher and wife Cleva of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, their daughter: Lynn Renee Whitlock and one brother: Russell Whitlock preceded him in death.    Bill graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School, attended University of Illinois after serving in the U.S. Navy and worked as a technician for Illinois after serving in the U.S. Navy and worked as a technician for Illinois Bell Telephone. He was a member of the Bell Telephone Pioneers and Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141, the Turner Roehm AMVETS Post 4, was a Christian and attended First Free Will Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 11:30 A.M on Sunday, July 21, 2013 in the chapel at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Reverend Joe Bob Pierce will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. The Chaplain of Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct a Flag Presentation Service at the cemetery

Paul Edward House, 46, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 4:04 P.M. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Paul was born on January 23, 1967 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of David W. and Barbara J. (Brien) House.  Surviving family members include his mother: Barbara J. House of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 brothers: Mike House and John House both of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister: Angela Marie “Angie” House of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; aunts and uncles: Ronld House and wife Linda of Opdyke, Illinois, Jacque Payne and husband Richard of Wayne City, Illinois, Barbara Merchel and husband George of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Dolores Henson of Marion, Illinois, Edward Brien and wife Jacque of Palestine, Illinois; several cousins also survive. His father, grandparents, two uncles: Bill Henson and Don Hahn preceded him in death.    Paul had worked at Kroger in Mt. Vernon, Illinois in the Bakery & Deli Department and was a member of St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  GRAVESIDE SERVICE: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at St. Mary Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Ernie Collins will officiate. VISITATION: There will be no visitation held. INTERMENT: St. Mary Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to The House Family and will be accepted at the funeral home, cemetery or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.