This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JudyMJohnson_Erickson Surnames: Johnson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3176/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anybody on the list connect to, or have an obit for Green Bobbett Johnson? He died 23 Oct 1904 in Jefferson Co., and is buried in Bald Hill Cemetery. Always willing to exc. info. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bartonlewis2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3175/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I have a bunch of relatives who died in Jefferson County for whom I would like to obtain obituaries. There are a total of 9. If anyone is willing to help please respond and I will post the names and dates of death. I appreciate your assistance. Barton Lewis Brooklyn, NY Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Betty, Thanks for posting the obit for "Bill". He is one of my JOHNSTON cousins. Pat Corona -----Original Message----- From: BLS Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 7:43 PM To: iljeffer@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILJEFFER] Fw: [ILFRANKL] Billy Lee "Bill" Johnston Obituary > > > > Benton, Ill. - > > Billy Lee "Bill" Johnston, 80, of Mt. Vernon died Thursday morning, Feb. > 24, > 2011, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. > > Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at the Johnston > Funeral > Home in Mt. Vernon with Brother David Shores officiating. Burial will > follow > in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at > the funeral home. > > He was born on Sept. 18, 1930, in Whittington, the son of Harley Oral and > Bertha (Britton) Johnston. He married Norma Ruth Burton on June 16, 1951, > in > Whittington, and she survives. > > Bill was a funeral director for over 50 years. He owned and operated > Johnston Funeral Home with his son and grandson. > > Bill was a member and a deacon at the Ina Free Will Baptist Church. He was > a > Shriner and a Mason. He served on the Ewing-Ina Water Commission. He was > also the Treasurer of Kirk Cemetery. He was an Army veteran, serving > during > the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953. He was chosen as a Senior Saint in > 2010. > > He is survived by his wife, Norma Johnston of Mt. Vernon; son, Bruce > Johnston and wife Shirley of Ina; grandson, Brad Johnston of Ina; > granddaughter, Kelly Downes and husband Andy of Woodlawn; > great-granddaughter, Alli Jo Downes; great-grandson, Tucker James Downes; > brother, Bob Johnston and wife Deanna of Whittington; nephew, Jeff > Johnston > and wife Jan of Whittington; great-nephew, Jared Johnston of Whittington; > and great-niece, Jenna Johnston of Whittington. > > He was preceded in death by his parents. > Visit the Jefferson County ILGenWeb site at: www.jefferson.ilgenweb.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Roy Lee Robertson, Jr., 81, of Benton, died at 4:25 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Immanuel Baptist Church of Benton with pastor Sammy Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton with military rites to be performed by the Benton American Legion Post #280, V.F.W. Post# 2671 and the Illinois National Guard. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Immanuel Baptist Church. Arrangements are with the Leffler-Poulson Funeral Home of Benton. Mr. Robertson was born on April 1, 1929, in Franklin, Missouri, the son of Roy Lee "Jim" Robertson, Sr., and Mable Gertrude (Quinley) Robertson. He was a retired over the road truck driver and had various other occupations including horse trainer, farmer, and Permit Agent for the Seismograph Exploration Company. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the First Baptist Church of West Frankfort. Survivors include a son, Kelly Robertson and wife Lori of Benton; a daughter, Chelsea Halbin of Mt. Vernon; five grandchildren, Matthew and Morgan Robertson of Benton and T.J., Cayce and Kylee Halbin of Mt. Vernon; three sisters, Genevieve Griffin of Lyons, Kan., Gertrude Odil of Gladstone, Mo., and Velma and husband Eddie Moore of Columbia, Mo.; two brothers, Howard Robertson and wife Norma of Franklin, Mo., Carl Robertson of Shawnee, Okla.; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Robertson was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Irene McQuitty and Helen Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to the organization or charity of the donor's choice. Leffler-Poulson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Billie Eugene Fatheree 86-year-old Mt. Vernon, Illinois resident, Billie Eugene Fatheree, died on February 24th at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He served in the US Army during WWII and was owner of Ace Cleaners in Wayne City and Courtesy Cleaners in Mt. Vernon. He was a member of the Wayne City Masonic Lodge, past president of the Mt. Vernon Optimists Club, a member of Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, a past member of the First Christian Church of Wayne City, and a member of the Little Egypt Roadrunners Camping Club. Survivors include: two sons, Billy Ray Fatheree of Mt. Vernon, IL, and Keith Alan Fatheree of Girard, IL; one daughter, Lanna Kay Logan of Centralia; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a loving friend, Eva Lane of Fairfield and her caring family. Funeral Services for Billie Eugene Fatheree will held on Saturday, February 26th at the First Christian Church in Wayne City with burial in the Olive Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on February 26th at First Christian Church in Wayne City. The Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made the the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation or Wayne City First Christian Church and will be accepted at Richardson Funeral Home and Wayne City Christian Church.

> > > > Benton, Ill. - > > Billy Lee "Bill" Johnston, 80, of Mt. Vernon died Thursday morning, Feb. > 24, > 2011, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. > > Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at the Johnston > Funeral > Home in Mt. Vernon with Brother David Shores officiating. Burial will > follow > in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at > the funeral home. > > He was born on Sept. 18, 1930, in Whittington, the son of Harley Oral and > Bertha (Britton) Johnston. He married Norma Ruth Burton on June 16, 1951, > in > Whittington, and she survives. > > Bill was a funeral director for over 50 years. He owned and operated > Johnston Funeral Home with his son and grandson. > > Bill was a member and a deacon at the Ina Free Will Baptist Church. He was > a > Shriner and a Mason. He served on the Ewing-Ina Water Commission. He was > also the Treasurer of Kirk Cemetery. He was an Army veteran, serving > during > the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953. He was chosen as a Senior Saint in > 2010. > > He is survived by his wife, Norma Johnston of Mt. Vernon; son, Bruce > Johnston and wife Shirley of Ina; grandson, Brad Johnston of Ina; > granddaughter, Kelly Downes and husband Andy of Woodlawn; > great-granddaughter, Alli Jo Downes; great-grandson, Tucker James Downes; > brother, Bob Johnston and wife Deanna of Whittington; nephew, Jeff > Johnston > and wife Jan of Whittington; great-nephew, Jared Johnston of Whittington; > and great-niece, Jenna Johnston of Whittington. > > He was preceded in death by his parents. >

Jeffrey L. Moore, 53, of Haines City, Fla., died Feb. 12, 2011, at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center. He was born on Dec. 9, 1957, in Mt. Vernon, to Ralph and Patricia Smith and moved to Haines City, Fla., in 1984, from there. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Haines City, Fla., with the pastor Ed Barley officiating.

MT. VERNON - Glenn Delbert Smith, age 86, of Sandwich, passed away Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center in Leesburg, Fla. He was born June 14, 1924, in Chester, the son of Emza and Bernice (Walker) Smith. Glenn was united in marriage to the former Miss Carolyn Wells on Nov. 7, 1942, and they spent the next 68 happy years together. Glenn's passing marks the loss of one more member of America's Greatest Generation. Mr. Smith served his country proudly with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II in Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. He was a member of Cornerstone Church in Sandwich. Mr. Smith was employed for many years as a welder. He was employed for several years at Barber Green in Aurora and was involved in the first building stage at Fermilab in Batavia. Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be deeply missed by both family and friends. He is survived by the love of his life, Carolyn Smith of Sandwich; his children, Larry (Jeanne) Smith of Somonauk, and Shirley Izaguirre of Laguna Beach, Calif.; his five grandchildren; and his thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at the Cornerstone Church, 17347 Pratt Rd in Sandwich, with Pastor Paul Banister officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich. Memorials may be directed to the Cornerstone Church Food Pantry, 17347 Pratt Rd, Sandwich, IL 60548. Friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, at the Nelson Funeral Home, 1275 S. Countyline Rd, Sandwich, IL. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneral-Homes.com or (815) 786-6461.

MT. VERNON - Mary Ann Palm, 86, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 12:20 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born Sunday, Feb. 24, 1924, in Birmingham, Ala., to James Winchester and Mable (Lee) Shaw. She married Robert Alfred Palm on Sept. 7, 1946, in West Allis, Wisc. He preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 2006. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Rob Dyer officiating. The Palm family will greet friends from 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon. She is survived by a son, Robert Lee (Rusty) Palm and wife Amber of Tuscon, Ariz.; two daughters, Cynthia Ann Longwell and husband Dr. Charles of Mt. Vernon and Catherine Ann Palm-Gessner and husband Dr. Robert of Prescott, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Dr. Charles Longwell III and wife Diana of Springfield, Kathleen Palm and fiancé Kevin Summers of Oak Park and Elyse Hauge and husband Joe of Tuscon, Ariz.; her best buddy, "Tommy," her cat; a sister-in-law, Jean Shaw, of Munroe Falls, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, her husband, one infant granddaughter, Rachel Ann Longwell, one brother, James Shaw, and one nephew, Ricky Shaw, preceded her in death. Mary Ann was a registered nurse, having graduated from the Columbia School of Nursing in Milwaukee, Wisc. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mary Ann moved from the south in 1932, to the Ely, Minn., area where her father was a camp supervisor for the Civilian Conservation Corp. This is where she learned her love of the north woods. After graduation from nurses' training, she married her husband in 1946. In 1958, the family moved to Naperville. Mary Ann worked for Wolf Medical Group, was active in Knox Presbyterian Church, was a Girl Scout leader, and was a volunteer at the historic Naper Village. She loved to paint, make porcelain dolls, read, and go on the yearly family camping trips out west. In 1986, she moved to Oswego, where she was active in the Oswego Presbyterian Church, and helped with Meals on Wheels. In 2002, she and her husband moved to Mt. Vernon. She spent eight very happy years at Greentree Assisted Living Apartments, making wonderful friends with the other residents and staff. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church or to the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Washington University School of Medicine - Campus Box 8111, 4488 Forest Park Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. Memorials will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information

MT. VERNON - Lloyd "Pop" Saxe, 93, of Mt. Vernon and formerly of Albion, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, in Mt. Vernon. He was born Feb. 4, 1917, in Ellery, to Delbert Saxe and Emma Kilough. He married Carolyn Saxe on June 4, 1942, in Albion. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ruth Fildes. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Saxe; a son, Kent Saxe and wife Coleen of Mt. Vernon; and two grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Nale's Funeral Home in Albion with the pastor David Shain officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until the time of Masonic service at 1:15 p.m. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Presbyterian Church or the 4-H Foundation.

Juanita Rose Adams, 90, of Rock Falls, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at her home following a long illness. Mrs. Adams was born Friday, September 17, 1920 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late Elmer John and Ruby (Richards) Hawkins. She was united in marriage to Roy Earl Adams on April 2, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri until his death on March 11, 1991. Surviving Mrs. Adams are two daughters: Donna Dodson and husband Charles of Sterling, Illinois and Sharon Bradford and husband Jimmie of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and one son: Roy Adams of Henderson, Nevada; eight grandchildren: Greg Dodson and wife Nancy of Kingwood, Texas, Cheri Lockhart and husband Dave of Sterling, Illinois, Brad Dodson and Chrystal Greaves of Rock Falls, Illinois, Riki Bradford and wife Buffie of Mint Hill, North Carolina, Ron Bradford and wife Elizabeth of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Rod Bradford of Akron, Ohio, Roy Adams and wife Jeannie of Sparks, Nevada and Laura Adams of Laguna Niguel, California; nine great grandchildren; two sisters: Betty Wallace of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Nancy Gunn of Freeport, Maine; three brothers: Elmer Hawkins of Daytona Beach, Florida, Richard Hawkins of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Larry Hawkins and his wife Kay of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son: Ronnie Ray Adams and a grandson. Mrs. Adams was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene of Sterling. Mrs. Adams was also a past member of the VFW Auxiliary, the WWII Veterans Auxiliary, Rock Fall's Women's Club as a past vice president and was actively involved in the PTA and Brownies. Her father made the first crosses to be placed on the public square for Memorial Day. As a young girl she dropped poppies on markers during the nine first services. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, February 25, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Ed Sprinkle will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 9 to 10:00 A.M. on Friday, February 25, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Kirk Cemetery in Ina, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Hospice of the Rock River Valley of Sterling First Church of the Nazarene and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Thank you, Sheldon In a message dated 2/22/2011 10:24:31 P.M. Central Standard Time, srjones@pcisys.net writes: Martha DOTY d/o William Edward DOTY and Cora RICE Rome SANDERS s/o David Spencer SANDERS and Harriet Jane "Jennie" BOLEN Rome and Martha mar. 29 Oct 1922 at WF, FCI holler if you need more, -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: iljeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:iljeffer- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of KRobi91002@aol.com > Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 11:45 AM > To: iljeffer@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] SANDERS OBIT > > Does anyone know the parents of either Rome or Martha Sanders? > Kay > > > In a message dated 2/21/2011 8:55:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, > elvis500@frontier.com writes: > > CARBONDALE -- William D. "Bill" Sanders, 83, died 7:29 p.m. Friday, Feb. > 18, 2011, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. > > He was born March 31, 1927, in West Frankfort, the son of Rome and Martha > Sanders. He was married to the former Marilyn Richardson of Mount Vernon > on > June 27, 1959. She survives along with one daughter, Amy Russell; > son-in-law, J.R. Russell and four grandchildren, Reid Burke, Caitlin Burke, > Jessica > Russell and Jaidyn Russell; several nieces and nephews; and two > brothers-in-law. > ... Visit the Jefferson County ILGenWeb site at: www.jefferson.ilgenweb.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Arthur J. Wagner, 75, of Scheller, Illinois passed away 4:35 a.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Washington County Hospital in Nashville, IL Arthur was born February 11, 1936 in Scheller, Illinois the son of John F. and Clara (Gajewski) Wagner. He was a member of St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Scheller and the Mt. Vernon Knights of Columbus. Arthur was a farmer and helped out on the family farm. He was a "people person" and had no trouble making friends. He is survived by one brother Father Frank Wagner, O.M.I. of Los Angeles, CA; one sister Louise M. and husband Melvin Kabat of Scheller; two nephews Mark Kabat and wife Lori of Scheller, and John Kabat and wife Marcia of Scheller; three nieces Lois and husband Bobby Herzing of Scheller, Mary and husband David Kozuszek of Scheller, and Helen Young of Santa Fe, NM.; and also 11 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Louis H. Wagner. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2011 at St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Scheller, with Father Frank Wagner, O.M.I. and Father Jean-Marie Mondji officiating. Burial will follow at St. Barbara's Catholic Cemetery in Scheller. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville. Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Should friends desire, mass offerings or memorials may be made to the St. Barbara's Catholic Cemetery or the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive for the Intellectually Disabled and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville. Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville has been entrusted with arrangements and you may call 618-279-7272 for more information.

Myrtle Elnor Littrell, 89, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:40 P.M. on Monday, February 21, 2011 at her home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mrs. Littrell was born on Saturday, January 14, 1922 in Marion County, Illinois the daughter of the late Aud Lisenbey and Ella (Heflin) Lisenbey. She married Hulen Albert Littrell on November 17, 1938 in Marion County, Illinois and he preceded her in death on December 23, 1973. Surviving family members include her son: Joe Littrell and wife Jennie of Iuka, Illinois; daughter: Carolyn Smith and husband Lee of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; grandchildren: Joe and Day Littrell, Mike and Brenda Littrell, Billy and Laura Henderson, Vincent and Judy Shehorn, Wesley and Kim Shehorn, Sr., Shawn and Lee Ann Crunk, London and Carol Soloman; great grandchildren: Wesley and Crystal Shehorn, Jr., Brandon Shehorn, Christopher "Butch" Shehorn, Jon Hughey, Shannon Treffert and Bryan Branson, George and Krystal Shehorn, Dustin Crunk, Nelson Crunk, London Soloman II, Shannon and Kenneth Hathober, Fiona Morse, Ian Morse, Elizabeth Barnett, Jacob Ware, Caden Henderson, Aaron Jordan, Dylan Jordan, Lindsey Deadmond and Robert; great great grandchildren: Christopher Shehorn, Sara Shehorn and Kaley Treffert; 2 brothers: Jim Lisenbey and wife Norma of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Gene Lisenbey and wife Peg of Iuka, Illinois. Her parents, husband and one son: Richard Littrell preceded her in death. Myrtle was of the Baptist faith. She worked at Illinois Industrial Maintenance and also at the United Methodist Children's Home. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, February 25, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Tim Thebeau will officiate. INTERMENT: Panther Fork Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Panther Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or Donoho Prairie Christian Church Building Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Martha DOTY d/o William Edward DOTY and Cora RICE Rome SANDERS s/o David Spencer SANDERS and Harriet Jane "Jennie" BOLEN Rome and Martha mar. 29 Oct 1922 at WF, FCI holler if you need more, -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: iljeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:iljeffer- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of KRobi91002@aol.com > Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 11:45 AM > To: iljeffer@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] SANDERS OBIT > > Does anyone know the parents of either Rome or Martha Sanders? > Kay > > > In a message dated 2/21/2011 8:55:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, > elvis500@frontier.com writes: > > CARBONDALE -- William D. "Bill" Sanders, 83, died 7:29 p.m. Friday, Feb. > 18, 2011, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. > > He was born March 31, 1927, in West Frankfort, the son of Rome and Martha > Sanders. He was married to the former Marilyn Richardson of Mount Vernon > on > June 27, 1959. She survives along with one daughter, Amy Russell; > son-in-law, J.R. Russell and four grandchildren, Reid Burke, Caitlin Burke, > Jessica > Russell and Jaidyn Russell; several nieces and nephews; and two > brothers-in-law. > ...

Rex Daily 61-year-old Dahlgren resident, Rex Daily, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, February 20 at his home. He was the Baptist Faith and was an operating engineer and over the road truck driver. He was a lifetime member of the Macedonia Lodge 1148, a member of the McLeansboro Elks Lodge 1882, and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam War. Survivors include: his wife, Fern Daily of Dahlgren; his mother, Mary Daily of Washington, IL; three brothers, Kenny Daily or Salem, IL, Ronnie Daily of East Peoria, IL, and Jeff Daily of Salem, IL; one sister, Kim Hammond of Washington, IL; 5 nieces; 3 nephews; one great nephew; 3 grandchildren; two stepsons, Bill Phillips of Pekin, IL, and Kirk Phillips of Mt. Vernon, IL; and special friends, Ellen Leighsty, Zane Clagg, and Diana Coleman, all of Dahlgren. Funeral Services for Rex Daily will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23rd at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with Masonic Service to be conducted at 1:00 p.m. by Macedonia Lodge 1148 A.F. and A.M. By personal request, he will be cremated and a Private Family Burial of Ashes will follow at a later date. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23rd at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Those attending are asked to wear jeans. Memorials may be made to Trade Industries and Apostolic Christian Home in Roanoke, IL.

Donald "Buck" Rodgers, 73, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:59 A.M. on Friday, February 18, 2011 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Buck was born on Monday, December 20, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of the late Melvin "Red" Rodgers and Chestine (Bradley) Rodgers. Surviving family members include his daughter: Tracey Maxedon and husband Glenn of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: Michael Rodgers of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 granddaughters: Ashley Lehde and fiance Matt Sweeten of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Molly Rodgers of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Tonya Maxedon of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; great granddaughter: Allie Sweeten of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 sisters: Shirley Belmont of Bluford, Illinois and Mary Green and husband Charles of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; special friend: Debbie Mezo of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; special lifelong friend: Myrna Rodgers of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. His parents preceded him in death. Buck was in sales, banking and investments, was a member of the Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge 819 and enjoyed his Wednesday night gathering with friends, was a fan of the St. Louis Rams as well as many other sports and he enjoyed boating, gardening and the outdoors. VISITATION: was held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: were held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February 21, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Reverend Bill Bradley and Reverend Jerry Wolfe officiated. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Does anyone know the parents of either Rome or Martha Sanders? Kay In a message dated 2/21/2011 8:55:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, elvis500@frontier.com writes: CARBONDALE -- William D. "Bill" Sanders, 83, died 7:29 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born March 31, 1927, in West Frankfort, the son of Rome and Martha Sanders. He was married to the former Marilyn Richardson of Mount Vernon on June 27, 1959. She survives along with one daughter, Amy Russell; son-in-law, J.R. Russell and four grandchildren, Reid Burke, Caitlin Burke, Jessica Russell and Jaidyn Russell; several nieces and nephews; and two brothers-in-law. He graduated from Benton High School and served stints in the Army and Air Force between 1946 and 1957 and was involved in post-World War II occupation in Europe. A 1968 graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Bill pastored several churches in the area over a number of years. Bill was a member of Murdale Baptist Church, the VFW, the Noonday Kiwanis Club and volunteered for the Baptist Student Center. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, in Murdale Baptist Church in Carbondale, with Pastor Paul Hicks presiding. Interment will be at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the church. Memorials to Murdale Baptist Church are the preferred form of remembrance and will be accepted by Meredith Funeral Home, which is assisting the family with the arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan from February 20 to February 21, 2011 Visit the Jefferson County ILGenWeb site at: www.jefferson.ilgenweb.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

MT. VERNON - Wendell Hugh Lisenby, 57, of Centralia, died at 5:17 p.m., on Saturday, Feb.19, 2011, at Herrin Hospital. He was born in Mt. Vernon on Feb. 8, 1954, the son of Hugh William Lisenby and Maybell Minor Lisenby Friend. Mr. Lisenby is survived by a brother, Jerry Lisenby and wife Wanda of Bluford; two sisters, Shirley Hayes and husband James of Mt. Vernon and Joyce Lynch and husband Douglas of Carlinville; a brother-in-law, Thomas A. Bain of Mt. Vernon;a stepsister, Ruth Melton and husband Junior of Richview; a stepsister-in-law, June Friend of Centralia; several nieces and nephews; and many friends including a special friend, Ron Honecker of Centralia. Mr. Lisenby was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Deloris Bain; stepfather, Martin Friend; and a stepbrother, Jerry Friend. As per his wishes, his body was cremated and no public services will be held. Memorial may be made to the East Salem Cemetery and will be received at Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, IL 62830, who is in charge of arrangements.

MT. VERNON - Velma L. Wilson, 89, died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at the Friendship House of Centralia. She was born on Feb. 10, 1922, the daughter of Aubrey and Minnie (Ploesser) Borman. She married Leslie Wilson on Aug. 28, 1943, in Mt. Vernon, and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Wilson retired from the Florsheim Shoe Factory as a shoe cutter. She is survived by a sister, Wanda Peper of Centralia; a nephew, Kent Peper and wife Mary Ellen of Walnut Hill; a great niece, Emma Peper; and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Johnston Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Bro. Brad Hensen officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.