The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Thursday, July 8, 1976 Robert Miller Mt. Vernon Robert R. "Bob" Miller, 49, of Route 1, died suddenly Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. at Route 2, Bluford. Mr. Miller was born on March 6, 1927, the son of William Leslie and Rennia Ada (Vaughn) Miller (sic.). He was a plasterer. Mr. Miller was a veteran of World War II. Funeral arrangements will be announced later from the Myers-Baril Funeral Home. Mr. Miller is survived by one brother, Ulysses L. Miller, Mt. Vernon; one sister. Rennia Mae Echberry, San Francisco, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Friday, July 9, 1976 Robert R. Miller Mt. Vernon Funeral services for Mr. Robert R. "Bob" Miller, 49, Route 1, will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at .Myers-Buril Funeral Chapel with the Rev. W. C. "Buss" Hart officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 6 p.m. today. Mr. Miller died Wednesday. He was a plasterer and a veteran of W.W. II. Survivors include one brother, Ulysses L. Miller of Mt. Vernon; one sister, Rennia Mae Echberry of San Francisco. Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.

Looking at census records, I found Robert's father William in 1930 census for Mt. Vernon Twp, but no wife in the home and only son Leslie living with him along with William's brother and wife. I found his mother Ada listed as housekeeper in the home of George Becker in Cahokia, Centerville Twp, St. Clair Co, IL with her two youngest children, Rena and Robert listed as "borders". Ada states she is divorced. By 1940 census William and 2nd wife Ella are living in Webber Twp with all 3 children. Here is the obit for William's 2nd wife. The children are actually her step-children. Mrs. Ella Virginia MILLER of RFD 3, wife of William L. MILLER, died at 3:30 a.m. today of heart trouble. Her age was 47 years, 4 months and 26 days. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Clyde WADDELL, will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Myers Chapel. Burial will be in West Salem Cemetery. The body will remain at Myers Chapel, where friends may call. Mrs. MILLER was born January 23, 1895, in Marion County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George MARSHALL. She was united in marriage with William L. MILLER, who survives. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Ulysses Leslie MILLER of Mt. Vernon and Robert MILLER at home; one daughter, Rena Mae MILLER, at home; three brothers, George, Ted and Tom MARSHALL of Centralia; one sister, Mrs. Phillip BLAIZE of Centralia; and one grandchild. Source: Mt. Vernon, IL Register News Date: Friday, June 19, 1942 Submitted by: Mary Zinzilieta Robert's brother is also buried at West Salem: The Southern Illinoisan, December 1, 1997 MOUNT VERNON - Ulysses L. Miller, 75, died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, at Casey Care Center. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at West Salem Cemetery with Rev. Buss Hart officiating and military rites conducted by Bluford American Legion Post 1193. Johnston Funeral Home of Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements. On 8/5/2014 5:31 PM, rwlmn via wrote: > The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Thursday, July 8, 1976 > Robert Miller Mt. Vernon > Robert R. "Bob" Miller, 49, of Route 1, died suddenly Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. at Route 2, Bluford. Mr. Miller was born on March 6, 1927, the son of William Leslie and Rennia Ada (Vaughn) Miller (sic.). He was a plasterer. Mr. Miller was a veteran of World War II. Funeral arrangements will be announced later from the Myers-Baril Funeral Home. Mr. Miller is survived by one brother, Ulysses L. Miller, Mt. Vernon; one sister. Rennia Mae Echberry, San Francisco, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. > > The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Friday, July 9, 1976 > Robert R. Miller Mt. Vernon > Funeral services for Mr. Robert R. "Bob" Miller, 49, Route 1, will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at .Myers-Buril Funeral Chapel with the Rev. W. C. "Buss" Hart officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 6 p.m. today. Mr. Miller died Wednesday. He was a plasterer and a veteran of W.W. II. Survivors include one brother, Ulysses L. Miller of Mt. Vernon; one sister, Rennia Mae Echberry of San Francisco. Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > 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 > -- Sandy (Whalen) Bauer sandy@whalen-family.org

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Monday, October 13, 1975 Edith Mick Mt. Vernon Mrs. Edith M. Mick, 70, of 900 S. 6th St., died at 6 a.m. Sunday at the Jeffersonian Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at. Myers Chapel, with the Rev. Lloyd Burge officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. Friends may call at Myers Chapel after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Mick was born in Ashland on April 16, 1905, the daughter of Albert L. and Dealia (Creed) Antle. She was married to Orville Mick, who preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1966. Mrs. Mick was a member of the Free Methodist church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Russell (Doris) Edwards, Hammond, lnd., Mrs. William (Linda) Short, Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Bob (Janet) Cook, Whittington; one son, Robert L. Mick, Ridgecrest, Calif.; two half-brothers, Otis Furry, Decatur, and James Jacobs, Rockford; six granddaughters and four great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, one daughter, two brothers and two half-brothers.

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Tuesday, November 29, 1966 Orville C Mick Dies; Services In Mt. V. Friday Orville Carson Mick, 70, of 1101 Prairie, died at 2 a.m. today at his home. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Myers Chapel, with the Rev. Loyd Burge officiating. Friends may call at the Myers Chapel after 4 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in west (sic.) Salem cemetery. Mr. Mick was born April 1, 1896, in Hamilton county, the son of Robert and Janie (Ross) Mick. He was a crane operator for the Mt, Vernon Car Co. and the Electric Autolite Co. for several years. He was married Oct. 15, 1921, at Mt. Vernon to Edith Antle, who survives. Other survivors; three daughters, Janet Sue Mick of the home, Mrs. Doris Edwards and Mrs. Linda Short, both of Hammond, Ind.; one son, Robert Mick of Ridgecrest, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Ella Morgan of Mt Vernon, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two children.

Mt. Vernon Register-News, Mt. Vernon, IL August 4, 2014 Jack Kiselewski (Photo) John Lester "Jack" Kiselewski, 64, of Waltonville, passed away at 1:49 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Waltonville, a son of John and Mildred "Millie" (Laur) Kiselewski. He married Brenda (Andermatt) on April 11, 1969, in Waltonville and she survives in Waltonville. Jack graduated from Waltonville High School in 1967. He later attended Eastern Illinois University where he received a bachelor's degree in education. Jack was match teacher at Tamaroa Grade School from 1972 until his retirement in 2005. He also tutored many of John and Ami's classmates from Waltonville High School. Jack enjoyed helping his grandchildren with their math homework and was a fixture at their sporting events. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Mr. Kiselewski was active in Waltonville athletics including assistant coaching, opening the gym on Sunday nights, prepping the softball field and keeping the scorebooks. He was a proud supporter of Jack's Hog Lot Hunters. Jack also enjoyed farming with his family. He donated blood over 100 times until his health prevented him from donating. Jack was of the Christian faith. Jack is survived by his wife, Brenda Kiselewski of Waltonville; son, John Kiselewski and wife Joyce of Waltonville; daughter, Ami and husband Geno Halloran of Shiloh; sister, Linda Panzier of Ashley; six grandchildren, Kadin Kiselewski, Rykier Kiselewski, Logan Halloran, Brady Halloran, Kristofer Harlow and Kerstie Harlow; mother-in-law, June Hamlin of Waltonville; brother-in-law, Rick Shreves of Mt. Vernon; and three nephews, Lendell Panzier, Lance Panzier and Chad Shreves. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred "Millie" Kiselewski; brother-in-law, Lendell M. Panzier; sister-in-law, Diana L. Shreves; and father-in-law, Leroy "Tutor" Hamlin. Graveside funeral services for Jack will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville with Pastor James McKenzie officiating. A reception will follow services on Thursday.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3279.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joseph Gray born 12 Jul 1907 Muncie, Ind. married Edna Robinson born 18 Feb 1910 on 26 Aug 1929 Fountain, Ind. Maude G. Martin born ca. 1915 married Edwin F. King born ca. 1922 on 13 Aug 1948 Wood, Ohio Patricia 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cbachmann149 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3279.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you! 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3279.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jefferson Co. Marriages Sarah Gray born 1857, father Wm. M. Gray born 1832, mother Rebecca D. McMellon born 1834 to Wm. A. Williams born 1857, his second marriage. Father John Williams, mother Elizabeth Watkins. 8 Feb 1883. Patricia 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3279.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'll see what else I can find. Mt. Zion Cem. in Blissville Twp. ( Fred Justice Old Cem. Book) Lucy A. Gray 1847-1887 Marriage Records Book Joseph I. Gray born 1855. Father Wm. M. Gray, mother Rebecca McMillan to Lucy E./A. Creel born 1847. Her second marriage. Father Bart Carter, mother Elizabeth Higgins. 31 Dec 1885 Joseph I Gray born 1855, second marriage. Father William Gray born 1832, mother Rebecca M. Milian born 1834 to Sarah C, (Caroline) Newell born 1860, her second marriage. Father Henry Hayslip, mother Martha Foldon 16 Nov 1889 1900 Jeff. Co. census Sarah C. Gray Jun 1863, widow, 5 kids, 6 living Isaac E. Oct 1886 Fred I. Feb 1892 William E. May 1893 Reuben V. Feb 1895 Pearl E. 1896 Fred Isom Gray 19 Feb 1893 Ashley, Ill.-13 Jul 1953 Galva, Ill. William Edward Gray 7 May 1894, died after 1940 census. He lived in Vanderburgh Co., Ind. and married Nellie E. (Delayed Birth Records shows the yr. as 1893). Reuben Verne/Vernon Gray 17/18 Feb 1895-16 Oct 1956 Santa Barbara Co., Ca. Married Julia Valenta born 31 Oct 1892 died 3 Feb 1975. (He is listed is Delayed Birth Records born 18th). 1880 Jefferson Co. census William Grey 49 Rebecca D. 46 Joseph I. 25 Sarah J. 23 Reubin C. 19 James M. 13 ( James Martin?) I'll keep searching! Patricia 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cbachmann149 Surnames: Gray, Creel, Carter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3279.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much! From another source I learned that his mother is Lucy Ann Carter who died after giving birth to him. He has half siblings from Lucy Ann's marriage to James Creel. His father was Joseph I. Gray. Joseph had a younger brother James Martin Gray that lived in Ashley, IL and relocated to Maroa, IL where he is buried. My great grandfather is on the census living in Maroa, IL in 1910. He married Clara Elizabeth Pitchford. She lived in Ashley with her widowed mother, Eliza Angeline Holt Pitchford. My grandmother, Helen Maime Gray was born in Ashley. I believe John Carter must have followed his uncle to Maroa. I cannot find information on him between 1887 and 1910 except through another private tree. That member has contacted me but she shows his name as John Kendall Gray. I believe this is an error. I do not have a death certificate or birth certificate. Nor a marriage certificate. I would guess he married in Ashley but he doesn't show on any census in Ashley. Another mystery is that Clara Elizabeth Pitchford had a sister, Minnie. Minnie married an Robert Henry Woodrome. An R. H. Woodrome and John C. Gray share a cemetery plot in Ashley. My great grandfather is buried in Decatur. My uncle, John E. Blankenburg has photos that I hope to see when I visit Florida. He said that one woman looks like a native American. I can't find anyone that appears to be native American by name. Thank you again for contacting me and for any information you can share! Cindy Bachmann 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3279.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've checked my Jeff. Co. Birth Records Books but his birth wasn't listed. I believe registration wasn't required by law until 1916. I checked Delayed Birth Records and he wasn't listed there either. I know his WW1 Draft Registion shows he was born in Jefferson Co., Ill. Have you tried obtaining his marriage certificate to see if parents are listed or his death certificate and obit.? Do you know the names of any of his sibblings? I believe his parents might have been Joseph I. and Lucy Ann Carter?? I've found two marriages in my books with parents names for both of Joseph's two marriages. I believe his widow (second marriage) is shown in the 1900 census along with several children but John Carter Gray is not listed with the family. I have info. on this family if you need it. I have a ton of Jefferson Co. genealogy books and would be happy to go thru them if you can give me any other leads or info. or if you want me to search for other lines. Patricia 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. <br>

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Saturday, February 18, 1967 Pansy Johnson Dies At Age 69; Funeral Sunday Mrs. Pansy I. Johnson died at 2:15 p.m. Friday at her home 422 Bell, at the age of 69 years three months, and 12 days. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Myers Chapel with the Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel where friends may call after 6:00 p.m. today. Mrs. Johnson was born Nov. 6, 1897, at Thompsonville, Mo. the daughter of Duke and Rhoda (Bridges) Bransteller. She was first married to Walter Davis, who preceded her in death in 1922. She later married Fred Johnson, who died Nov. 18, 1966. Survivors include four daughters, Christina Johnson, Samelda Neal, Mary Jane Oliver, and Florence Browder, all of this city; a step-daughter, Edna Underwood of Bradley, Ill.; a son, James F . Johnson of Upper Darby, Pa.; a step-son, Cecil Johnson of Mt. Vernon; 28 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, two brothers, a daughter, and a step-son. Mrs. Johnson, a licensed practical nurse, was a member of the V.F.W. auxiliary

The Southern Illinoisan, October 5, 2003 MOUNT VERNON -- Charles F. Ilbery Jr., 75, died at 7:32 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003, in St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Johnston Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with the Rev. Bob Meyer officiating. Burial will be in Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Monday, May 6, 1968 Charles Ilbery Dies At Age 62 Funeral Tuesday Charles Frederick Ilbery, RFD 3, a retired pasterer, (sic) died at 9:40 a.m. Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital at the age of 62 years, five months, and 16 days. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pulley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Frank Totter officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. The body will lie in state at Pulley Funeral Home where friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Monday. Mr. Ilbery was bom on Aug. 18. 1905, in St Louis, Mo., the son of Frederick and Mary Ellen (Neeley) Ilbery. His father was bom in England. On Feb. 12, 1926, in Springfield, Ill., he married Sarah Marbain who survives. Other survivors include four sons, Charles F. Ilbery, Jr. of Ina, Harry W. Ilbery and John R. Ilbery both of RFD 3, and Earl D. Ilbery of 801 south 23rd street; five daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Sexton, Mrs. Arleen M. Plemons, and Mrs. Clara Betty Plemons, all of Tucson, Ariz. Mrs. Edith F. Carey and Mrs. Lenora J. Clark, both of Mt. Vernon; two half-brothers, Harry Hirst and John Hirst, both of St Louis, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Edith Cook of St. Louis, Mo.; two half- sisters, Mrs. Matilda Brown and Mrs. Mary Goeble, both of St. Louis, Mo.; 30 grandchildren; and one great grand child. He was preceded in death by a daughter; two grandsons, a brother, a half-brother, a half, sister and his parents. Mr. Ilbery attended Lincoln school in St Louis, Mo., and was a member of West Side Baptist church.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cbachmann149 Surnames: Gray Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3279/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Born Oct. 21, 1887 in Jefferson County, IL. Parents unknown. 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. <br>

Mt. Vernon Register-News, Mt. Vernon, IL July 28, 2014 Verla J. Richardson, 64, of McLeansboro, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She was born Feb. 17, 1950, in McLeansboro, the daughter of Millage and Edith (Essary) Thompson. She married Merle Langley, who preceded her in death. She then married Kenneth Richardson, who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Merle Edward Langley III and wife Cathy of McLeansboro; stepson, Lewis Richardson of McLeansboro; two daughters, Jane Guthrie and husband Brian of McLeansboro and Tina Langley of McLeansboro; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren; three brothers, Larry Thompson of Dale, and Robert Thompson and Rex Thompson, both of McLeansboro; twin sister, Vera Smith and husband Tom of Dale; and sister, Teresa Brown of Dale. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband; great-grandson, Ezra Guthrie; a brother, James Thompson; and a stepdaughter, Becky Richardson. Mrs. Richardson was a retired cashier at Huck's Convenience Store in Carmi. She was a member of McLeansboro Eagles Lodge and the American Legion Post 106 Auxiliary. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery near McLeansboro. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

Maggie and August Geiger wer the parents of a daughter, Letha Mae Geiger, b. Oct. 31, 1932 d. Jan. 1, 1933 The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Tuesday, September 26, 1967 Maggie E. Geiger Dies At Age 64; Rites Thursday Mrs. Maggie Elizabeth Geiger died at 7:25 p.m. Monday at her home, 828 Airport Road at the age of 64 years, two months, and 26 days. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Myers Chapel with the Rev. Roy Van Horn officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel where friends may call after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Geiger was born June 6, 1903, at Omaha, Ill., the daughter of Thomas and Mary Jane (Kiser) Bradford. In Mt. Vernon, in 1928, she was married to August Geiger, who survives. She is also survived by two brothers, John Bradford of Havana, Ill., nd (sic.) Earl Bradford of Mt. Vernon. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter and a sister. Mrs. Geiger was a member of Epworth Methodist church. For the past 20 years she had been a dealer for Rawleigh Products.

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Saturday, October 16, 1971 August Geiger Mt. Vernon August Martin Geiger, 67, of 1717 Main St., died yesterday at his home. He was born at Galena on May 25, 1904, the son of August and Anna (Knoble) Geiger, Sr. He was married in 1920 (sic) to Maggie Bradford, who preceded him in death on Sept. 21, 1967. Mr. Geiger was employed as a salesman for Rawleigh Products. He was a member of the Epworth Methodist church and Lodge 31. A.F.&A.M. Funeral services will be held. Monday at l:30, at Myers Chapel, with Rev. Roy Van Horn officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Masonic services will be held at Myers Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Geiger is survived by a niece, Mrs. Betty Forbes, Edwardsville; and two nephews, Ed Stevens, Ina, and Henry Buskool, Springfield.

Mt. Vernon Register-News July 26, 2014 Marshall Marion Cross, Jr., 74, of Belle Rive, went to be with Jesus at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014, at his home in Belle Rive. He was born Friday, Sept. 15, 1939, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Marshall Marion Cross, Sr. and Lena A. (Sneed) Cross. He married Marilyn Kay Levall on Sept. 30, 1961, at First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon. Marshall served our country in the National Guard and worked as a farmer. He was a member of Sugar Camp Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He acted as a loving “grandpa” to many others and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Kay Cross of Belle Rive; son, Bryan Lee Cross and wife Melanie of Belle Rive; three daughters, Terri Lynn Mays and husband Darrell of Belle Rive, Tanya Beal and husband Mark of Mt. Vernon and Tricia Reeves and husband John of Mt. Vernon; 23 grandchildren, Andrea Adams and husband Leon, Austin Cross, Avery Marshall Cross, Kecia Brenner and husband Michael, Heston Mays and wife Katarina, Darcie Suermann and husband Jeremy, Leah Mays, Nathanael Mays, Amelia Mays, Wyatt Mays, Thea Mays, Quenton Mays, Felicia Mays, Jadie Morales, Jeremy Pitchford, Heather Kramm, Tyler Beal, Jacob Beal and wife Andrea, Matthew Beal, Kayla Webster and husband Jesse, Alaina Reeves, John Clayton Reeves and fiancée Libbey Harrah and John Dylan Reeves; 13 great-grandchildren, Madalynn, Maylee, Myla, Colt, Wesson, Jaden, Jacob Marshall, Joel, Layne, Ryker, Zoie, Archer and Caroline; aunt, Molly Olson and husband Jerry of Arizona; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sugar Camp Missionary Baptist Church in Belle Rive with Dr. David Shepherd and Pastor Tim Baker officiating. Interment will be at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Dahlgren. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Sugar Camp Missionary Baptist Church in Belle Rive. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Friends of India and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information and to send condolences - See more at: http://www.register-news.com/obituaries/x1927887107/Marshall-Cross-Jr#sthash.MJu3yMKU.dpuf

SOURCE: Hughey Funeral Home Website July 25, 2014 Obituary for Karen L. Kirk Karen L. Kirk, 59, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 2:32 P.M. on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Karen was born on Sunday, September 12, 1954 in Granite City, Illinois the daughter of the late Maxie Millan and Beulah Fern (Shell) Sanders. She married George Kirk on March 27, 2001 in Edinburg, Texas. Surviving family members include her husband: George Kirk of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: David Hicks of Maryville, Illinois; brother: Max Dale Sanders of Springfield, Illinois; 2 sisters: Sue Elwood and husband Bill of Salem, Illinois and Gale Golino and husband Pete of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; stepdaughter: Jami Kallmbah and husband James of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; stepson: Robbie Kirk of Christopher, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, sister: Mary Ellen Lamar, infant sister: Sandra Kaye Sanders and two uncles: Bob Shell and Lester Shell preceded her in death. Karen worked in the RX Department of Walgreens Distribution Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois as as Spilt Case Picker. The family would like to invite all in attendance who ride motrocycles to join in the first annual Ride for Liver Cancer Awareness in Karen's memory directly following the services.