RICHARD "RICHIE" RAINWATER, 37, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 12:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born on Tuesday, April 17, 1973 in Mount Vernon, Illinois, son of Lena (Capps) Rainwater and the late Richard Rainwater. He married Tammy Wilson on September 11, 1998 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Along with his wife Tammy, he is survived by two Puppy Children: â?oMercedesâ? age 8 and â?oBearâ? age 7, both of Mount Vernon, Illinois; â?oBirdie Birdieâ? age 2 also of Mount Vernon, Illinois; his Mother & Stepfather: Lena & Richard Mays of Belle Rive, Illinois; two Brothers: Ricky Mays and wife Cyndi of Benton, Illinois and Kevin Rainwater and wife Jaime of Belle Rive, Illinois; two Sisters: Erin Van Matre and husband Anthony of Goreville, Illinois and Rachel Johnson and Brian Cole of Belle Rive, Illinois; four Nieces: Katelyn, Brianna and Chloe Rainwater of Belle Rive, Illinois and Jasmine Szarek of Woodlawn, Illinois; two Nephews: Jonathan Lewelen of Dahlgren, Illinois and Davey Wilson of Texico, Illinois; Mother-In-Law & Father-In-Law: Carl & Linda Wilson of Mount Vernon, Illinois and Brother-In-Law: David Wilson and fiancée Tammy Artman of Dahlgren, Illinois. Several Cousins, Aunts and Uncles also survive including special Uncle: Gary Capps. His father: Richard Rainwater preceded him in death on January 8, 1979, his grandparents and one puppy child: â?oMidnightâ? also preceded him in death. Richie worked as a Yardman at East Side Lumber and Associated Lumber Companies in Mount Vernon until his health would no longer allow. He was of the Baptist Faith, loved sports especially the St. Louis Blues hockey team and the St. Louis Cardinals and he was a NASCAR fan. VISITATION: will be from 5 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, October 25, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with Reverend John Capps officiating. INTERMENT will follow at Flint Cemetery in Belle Rive, Illinois. MEMORIALS may be given to The Family and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.

FRANK GRIMES BAKER, 81, of Belle Rive, Illinois passed away at 11:35 A.M., Sunday, October 24, 2010 at his home. VISITATION is from 5 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon with Reverend Victor Long & Reverend Kenneth Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery in Jefferson County. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 for further information.

I have Richard Lee RAINWATER Jr. b. 17 Apr 1973 s/o Richard Lee RAINWATER (1948-1979) and Lena Faye CAPPS (now mar. to Richard MAYS) Survived by brother Kevin Duane (DeDe Ann) RAINWATER and half-sister Rachael Nicole MAYS (mar. now?) -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: iljeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:iljeffer- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of BLS > Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 7:59 AM > To: iljeffer@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILJEFFER] RAINWATER OBIT > > -- Richard "Richie" Rainwater, 37, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in > Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. > > Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount > Vernon, with the Rev. John Capps officiating. Burial will be in Flint Cemetery > in Belle Rive. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. > > Published in The Southern Illinoisan on October 24, 2010 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

Looking for obituaries for the following folks: William Ambrose Johnston ( 1st wife Mary E Lynch, 2nd wife Sarah Jane ___) born 30 Sept 1836 in Tennessee died 21 Oct 21 1924 buried Kirk Cemetery Jefferson County IL Felix E Johnston (1st wife Nannie Allen, 2nd wife Grace Schmidt Long) born 24 September 1862 Jefferson County died 25 July 1933 buried Kirk Cemetery Jefferson County IL If you have them, or know where I can find them, would appreciate your reply. Thank you. Patty Johnston

Montie Lee Terry, 51, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. There will be no visitation. Private graveside service will be in South Hickory Hill Cemetery in Jefferson County, with the Rev. Annelle Ruemmler officiating. Burial will be afterward. Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on October 24, 2010

-- Richard "Richie" Rainwater, 37, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with the Rev. John Capps officiating. Burial will be in Flint Cemetery in Belle Rive. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on October 24, 2010

Janet Dudley, 70, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at her home in Nason. In honor of her wishes, she will be cremated, and there will be no visitation or funeral service. Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on October 24, 2010

Verna L. (Allen) Bumpus, 87, of St. Charles, Mo., and formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Oct. 21, 2010. She was the beloved wife of Elmer; mother of Darryl and Brenda; and sister-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many. Mrs. Bumpus retired from Pitney Bowes. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Old Shiloh Cemetery in Mt. Vernon

CASEY LYNEttE JOHNSON 35 of Granite City died 10-19-2010 at her home She was born 10-21-1974 in Florissant, Mo to Hary Tracy and Delorise Mae ELLIOTT JOHNSON Survived by her mother, a son Damon JOHNSON, a daughter, Fristen JOHNSON all of Granite City, a step-sister, Lisa Johnson of Festus, Mo. Funeral Monday 10-25-2010 at 1 pm, Osborn funeral Home in Dix and burial in Pleasant hill Cemetery Visitation will be on Monday 12 til 1 pm

On Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, at 5 p.m., Sharna (Withrow) Angel and Alex Rawls were united in marriage in a private ceremony officiated by the Rev. Tim Coonce. The ceremony took place at the family lake near where the couple now reside in Wayne City. Jenna Kidd and Nick Schlag, close friends of Sharna and Alex, were asked by the couple to witness their exchange of vows. Sharna is the daughter of Sonja and Delmar Shorb of Belle Rive and Versil and Sharon Withrow of Missouri. Alex is the son of Larry and Mary Rawls of Dahlgren. Sharna and Alex are planning a family and friends celebration later this fall at their home.

Mary Louise Draper Reed, 87, of Keenes, passed away at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at her home. She was born in Mt. Vernon on Sept. 7, 1923, a daughter of Rex and Chloe (Loge) Draper. She married George Reed, and they were married for 69 years prior to her passing. She worked at the Wayne City Garment Factory. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Archie Sanders Chapel at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Mrs. Reed is survived by her husband, George Reed of Keenes; a daughter, Marlyn (Phillip) Clark of Keenes; a son, Larry (Delene) Reed of Keenes; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris Arnold of Wayne City; and a brother, Gene Draper of St. Charles, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Chloe (Loge) Draper; and two grandsons, Johnny and Darin Reed. Arrangements are being conducted by the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield

MT. VERNON - Clyde N. Beckham, age 86, of Huntingburg, Ind., passed away at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at the Professional Care Rehabilitation Center in Dale, Ind. He was born March 14, 1924, in Cuba to Newman and Nellie (Grigsby) Beckham. He was united in marriage to Dorothy L. Bean on Dec. 14, 1945, in Morganfield, Ky. Clyde was a truck driver for 42 years and retired as a driver for Matlack, Inc. in Owensboro, Ky. He was a member of the Central Christian Church in Huntingburg and served as a staff sergeant in the United States Army from 1943-47 during World War II. He was preceded in death by one son, John David Beckham; one daughter, Judith Ann Pfaff; and two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy L. Beckham of Huntingburg, Ind.; three brothers, Keith Beckham of Mt. Vernon, Charles Beckham of Mt. Vernon and Arthur Beckham of Mt. Vernon; a sister, Ruth Ann Buford of Memphis, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Clyde Beckham will be held at 10 a.m. eastern time (9 a.m. central time) Saturday at the Central Christian Church in Huntingburg, Ind. Brother Jim Petty and Brother Paul Newland will officiate the service. Burial will take place at Abner Cemetery in Nason, with a graveside committal service held at 1 p.m. Saturday, followed by military graveside rites conducted by the Mt. Vernon American Legion Memorial Detail. Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2 to 8 p.m. eastern time (1 to 7 p.m. central time) Friday; and also at Central Christian Church in Huntingburg from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday morning prior to the service.

Peggy J. Squibb SPRINGFIELD - Peggy J. Squibb, 68, of Springfield, died Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center at 6:46 p.m. She was born April 14, 1942 in Centralia, to Roy and Irma Schweitzer Garison who preceded her in death. Following graduation from SIU-C, Peggy taught elementary school in Mt. Vernon school district. When her children were young, she was a devoted stay-at-home mother. She then worked at Bergner's, served as the Executive Director of the Parent Place, and retired from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. She was a member of Hope Presbyterian Church. Peggy enjoyed knitting, reading, and decorating. She had a life-long passion in child advocacy and abuse prevention. Peggy is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Jayne) Squibb, of Chatham, Bradley (Dawn) Squibb of Highlands Ranch, CO, Mark (Charlotte) Squibb of Dayton, OH, and Susan Squibb of Boulder, CO; Peggy doted over her grandchildren Maclin, Janek, Cainan, Royal, Bailey, Hayden, and Paige Squibb. Her family will greet friends from 4-6 pm, Sunday, October 24, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham. A life-celebration will be held at 11 am, Monday, October 25, at Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave., Springfield with Rev. Chuck Goodman officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded by Cremation Services of Central Illinois, Chatham. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Sojourn House, 1800 Westchester Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704. Published in The State Journal-Register on October 22, 2010

MT. VERNON - Loyd W. Cameron, 75, of Pooler, Ga., formerly of Boyd and Mt. Vernon, passed peacefully at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Savannah, Ga., on Oct. 17, 2010, at 3:25 p.m. He was born in Greene County, Ark., on Aug. 10, 1935, to Charles and Mamie Cameron. He grew up in the Portageville, Mo. He married Joan (Easton) Cameron on Oct. 26, 1963. He served in the U. S. Air Force for 12 years before retiring from Burlington Northern Railroad with 27 years of service. He was also a member of the Assemblies of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Joan Cameron; daughter, Tammy Lanaeé Cameron-Walker; son-in-law, Jeffrey T. Walker; sisters, Martha Flynn of Portageville and Winona Doyle of California; and brother J. T. Cameron of Portageville. Funeral services will be held at Osborn Funeral Home in Dix on Thursday at 1 p.m with Jeff Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Boyd Cemetery in Dix. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneralhomeinc.com.

SPRINGFIELD - Ignatz Szperra, 82, of Springfield, and formerly of Du Bois, passed awy at 5:25 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Ignatz had worked for 30 years for General Motors as a wet sander at the Fisher Body plant in St. Louis. He was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois. He was a private first class in the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. Ignatz was born July 28, 1928, at Du Bois, the son of Ignatz and Rose (Musial) Szperra Sr. He is survived by a brother, Gene Szperra and wife Janice of Springfield; two sisters, Rose Marie Funk and husband Michael Leary of Buena Park, California, and Darlene Niekrenz and husband Larry of Mt. Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ernest Szperra; and sister, Eleanor Zelasko. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Father James VanOss officiating. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery at Du Bois. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin VFW and American Legion. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Friends may make memorials to the St. Charles Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.

MOUNT VERNON -- James M. "Jim" Withrow, 69, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Saturday, Oct. 5, 1940, in Harrisburg to Ray D. and Kathleen (O'Neal) Withrow. The family will greet friends from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Celebration of life service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with Les Mellott and Randy Sells officiating. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Withrow of Mount Vernon; two daughters, Dana Blayney and husband, Mark, of Louisville, Ky., and Dynelle Gromelksi and husband, Joe, of Mattoon; three grandchildren, Holli Gromelski of Mattoon, Grant and Madison Blayney of Louisville, Ky.; brother, Kerry Withrow and wife, Sharon, of Dallas; sister, Kay D. Johnson of Wayne City; and several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents preceded him in death. Jim worked for First Bank of Mount Carmel, Boatman's Bank and Peoples National Bank. He was a partner at ISB Insurance Agency for the last 14 years of his career, which he enjoyed immensely. He loved spending time with his friends and his hobbies included golfing, boating and home improvement projects. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the donor's choice and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home. For more information or to send condolences, visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com.

Malcolm Hirons, 91, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 1:10 P.M. on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Hirons was born on Monday, February 10, 1919 in Waltonville, Illinois the son of the late Aud Hirons, Sr. and Meda (Norris) Hirons. He married Rose P. Page on May 5, 1947 in Piggot, Arkansas. Surviving family members include his wife: Rose Hirons of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 5 children: James Hirons and wife Karen of Marion, Iowa, Meda Thompson and husband Neil "Rusty" of Bolingbrook, Illinois, Debra Mescher and husband Steve of Vincennes, Indiana, Jill Lang and husband Robert of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois and Bonnie Jones and husband Tony of Panama City, Florida; 7 grandchildren: Stacy Baker and husband Dan of Commerce City, Colorado, Michael Hirons and wife Leslie of Johnston, Iowa, Tom Hirons of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Alyson Thompson of Champaign, Illinois, Kathryn Bergthold and husband Derek of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Christine Mescher of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jennifer Lang of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois; great granddaughter: Rebekah Baker of Commerce City, Colorado; sister: Roberta Frick of Waltonville, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, two brothers: Aud "Jiggs" Hirons, Jr., and O.P. Hirons and one sister: Alberta Martin preceded him in death. Malcolm was a product tester at Starr Brothers before enlisting for military service prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor and as a Master Sergeant Radioman with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II; he retired after 30 years of employment with Dowzer Electric as Field Supervisor and pilot; he was instrumental in incorporating the Summersville Community into the Mt. Vernon city limits and utilizing his piloting talent, he assisted in the expansion of Rend Lake. He was Executive Director for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce for over eight years and received the Lambert Steffens Award through the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce; was Executive Director for the Homebuilders Association, was a Republican precinct committeeman and Mt. Vernon Township trustee, was a 50 year member and past president of the Lions Club, a member of Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #31 A.F. & A.M. and the Jefferson County Shrine Club, Ainad Temple of East St. Louis, Turner Roehm AMVETS Post #4, Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge 819, the Summersville School Board, was a charter member of the Sweet Corn & Watermelon Festival board, was a member of Central Christian Church and was a church bus driver for 20 years, served as liaison for the Boy Scout Troop and he was recipient of the Jefferson County All-Stars of 2004. VISITATIONS: will be held from 4 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. J. Howard Kraps will officiate. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Members of Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Central Christian Church or to Mt. Vernon Lions Club and will be accepted at the funeral home, church or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864

Williams Libby Estelle Williams was born at 3:10 a.m. Oct. 10, 2010, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Libby is the daughter of Beth and Wesley Williams of Woodlawn. She is welcomed home by a brother, Zach Ashby, and a sister, Macy Williams. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Marlyn Payne of Mt. Vernon. Paternal grandparents are Pam and Mark Flota of Mt. Vernon and Dale Williams of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.

Schumm Audrey Rae Schumm was born at 3:32 p.m. Oct. 7, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. Audrey is the daughter of Teresa Rae and Wesley Dale Schumm of Benton. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Debby Kroeschen of Mt. Vernon. Paternal grandparents are Glenn and Jena Schierbaum of Opdyke.

McGhee Henry Robert McGhee was born at 5:20 a.m. Aug. 29, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Henry is the son of Jennifer Diane and Charles Robert McGhee of Dix. He is welcomed home by a sister, Daphne Cooper McGhee. Maternal grandparents are Carl and Debbie Moyer of Mt. Vernon. Paternal grandparents are James and Brenda McGhee of Texico. Greenwood Brodie Ray Greenwood was born at 9:04 a.m. Sept. 30, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 6 pounds, 0 ounces and was 18 inches long. Brodie is the son of Sarah Mae and Jesse Ray Greenwood of Mt. Vernon. He is welcomed home by five siblings, Dylan Matthew Reich, Zoie Mae Reich and Trey Evan, Trenton Lorenzo and Tyce Andrew Greenwood. Maternal grandparents are Ray and Rita Delatore of Texico. Paternal grandparents are Jerry Greenwood of Iuka and Vivian Clark of Cisne. Coleman Ahna Jolene Coleman was born at 6:36 p.m. Oct. 1, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. Ahna is the daughter of Ashlie Michelle and Tom Wayne Coleman Jr. of Irvington. Maternal grandparents are Jay and Debbie Simmons of Boyd. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Karla Coleman of Mt. Vernon and Mike and Peggy Hall of