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Kathleen Trexler
Jan 28, 2022
Kathleen Trexler, 82, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 in her home. She was born April 22, 1939 in Alto Pass, IL, the daughter of Delmar and Vesta (Davis) Berry. She married John Paul Trexler on Feb. 11, 1958. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1989. Kathleen is survived by her children, Paula (Matt)...
Dorothy Hileman
Jan 25, 2022
Dorothy Hileman, age 93 of Jonesboro, died on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Union County Nursing Home. She was born October 25, 1928, the daughter of William Arthur and Bertha (Spiller) Harris. She married the love of her life Joseph Franklin Hileman on September 21, 1946 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on February 11, 2002. Dorothy enjoyed...
Donald E. Dillow
Jan 22, 2022
Donald E. Dillow, age 81 of Cobden, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home. He was born October 30, 1940 in Waukegan, the son of Clarence E. and Ruth Marion (Stang) Dillow. Donald is survived by his loving son, Fred E. (Tina) Dillow of Mesa, AZ; three grandchildren, Robert (Gigette) Dillow, Lisa Medina, Logan (Paola) Dillow; three great-grandchildren, Landan,...
Harold Kenneth "Kenny" Perry
Jan 22, 2022
We lost an incomparable, extraordinary, one-of-a-kind person Saturday, January 22, 2022. Harold "Kenny" Perry was born December 2, 1951 to parents who also had disabilities. To say Kenny's upbringing was difficult would be an understatement. He was raised in a shack by the railroad tracks back in the 50's. Many years Kenny was thought of by many people as a...
Barbara Jean Penrod
Jan 22, 2022
Barbara Jean Penrod, age 87 of Anna, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home. She was born May 25, 1934 in Anna, the daughter of Harry and Millie (Bartsch) Cruse. She married Joe Penrod on October 25, 1959. Barbara is survived by her husband, Joe Penrod of Anna; son, Ricky Joe (Leslie) Penrod of Dongola; grandchildren, Michaela Sizemore, Colton...
Bill J. Dailey
Jan 20, 2022
Bill J. Dailey, age 86 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 12, 1935 in Elco, the son of Floyd and Mildred (Seals) Dailey. He married the love of his life and soul mate, Cathy Hancock, in Mississippi on September 21, 1957. She preceded him in death on August 24, 2018. He...
Roger Alvin Wiseman Sr.
Jan 19, 2022
Roger Alvin Wiseman Sr. age 74 of Cobden, passed away, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Marion VA Hospital. He was born March 10, 1947 in Raleigh, the son of Ira and Opal (Vinson) Wiseman. He married Carol Jean Porter on May 8, 1972 in Murphysboro. She preceded him in death on December 10, 2013. Roger is survived by his...
Carolene Bridgeman Olsen
Jan 18, 2022
Carolene Bridgeman Olsen, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at home. She was born November 6, 1943 in Union County, the daughter of Dennie and Nadine (Forby) Bridgeman. Carolene is survived by her grandson, Jacob Webster; great-granddaughter, Makenzie; brother, Douglas Bridgeman; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lori Webster; brothers, Rex and Dennis...
Michael Anthony Guerra
Jan 17, 2022
Michael Anthony Guerra, age 60 of Dongola, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home. He was born August 18, 1961 in Chicago, the son of Pasquale and Cindy Guerra. He married Lou Ann Damon on June 14, 1996 in Bridgeport. Michael is survived by his mother, Cindy Guerra of Arizona; loving wife Lou Ann Guerra of Dongola; children, Michael...
David Bruce Watson
Jan 14, 2022
David Bruce Watson, age 61 of Cobden, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born February 16, 1960 in Kankakee, the son of Melvin Francis and Luella Dorothy (Foltz) Watson. David is survived by five sisters, Melba Morgan of Arizona, Charlene Day of Kankakee, Loretta (Bob) Mason of Arizona, Linda Estes...
Floyd "Ratt" Crisman
Jan 13, 2022
Floyd "Ratt" Crisman, age 48 of Mounds, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his home. He was born May 8, 1973 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of William L. and Wilma P. (Denton) Crisman. He married Stephanie McBride on November 25, 2015 in Jonesboro. Floyd is survived by his wife, Stephanie Crisman of Mounds; children, Nathan "Tator" (Nikki) Perkins...
David Wayne Charles
Jan 12, 2022
David Wayne Charles, age 65 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born January 18, 1956 in Anna, the son of James Emaneul and Bonnie Marie (Goleaner) Charles. David is survived by his two sons, Will Charles and David Charles Jr. both of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Taylor, Justin, Michael and Rikki...
Jimmy F. Wilson
Jan 12, 2022
Jimmy F. Wilson, age 82 of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his daughters home. He was born September 17, 1939 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of Duncan Malloy and Nina (Brannan) Wilson. He married Penny Fleming on June 6, 1963 in Anderson, South Carolina. Together they shared 58 years of marriage and loved one another very...
Beatrice A. Stevens
Jan 9, 2022
Beatrice A. Stevens, age 83 of Jonesboro, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born July 18, 1938 in Union County, the daughter of Hilbert and Mary (Wright) Adams. She married Dave Hileman, who preceded her in death. She later married Harold Ray Stevens. He preceded her in death in 2015. Beatrice is survived by...
John F. Berry Sr.
Jan 9, 2022
John F. Berry Sr., age 70 of Anna, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Union County Hospital. He was born January 13, 1951 in Cobden, the son of Delmar and Vesta (Davis) Berry. He married Brenda Poole on August 1, 1969 in Alto Pass. John is survived by his wife, Brenda Berry of Anna; son, Johnny (Eileen) Berry Jr....
Patricia "Pat" A. Lewis
Jan 8, 2022
Patricia "Pat" A. Lewis, age 80 of Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Anna died on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Advent East Hospital in Orlando, Fl. She was born March 2, 1941 the daughter of John Bruce "JB" and Vivian (Marlow) Presley. She married William "Bill" A. Lewis on August 24, 1963 in Murphysboro. Pat graduated from Murphysboro High School...
Joyce Ann Sullivan
Jan 7, 2022
Joyce Ann Sullivan, 80, of Anna died peacefully at her home on Friday, January, 7th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.Joyce was born the daughter of Henry (Frog) and Nora (Davis) Bryan in Mascoutah, IL. Joyce married William Joseph (Joe) Sullivan on July 12, 1958 at Joe's home in Jonesboro, IL.Joyce was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt,...
Derek Thomas Harvell
Jan 5, 2022
Derek Thomas Harvell, 25 of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was born on December 10, 1996 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of Darryl and Diane (Moreland) Harvell. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Jessica (Khyle) Dean; nieces and nephew, Aria, Brigham and Adaley Dean; his grandmother, Dorothy Harvell; aunts and uncles, Brian and Bruce...
Jimmie G. "Jim" Fuller
Jan 5, 2022
Jimmie G. "Jim" Fuller, 84 of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Jonesboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born on January 19, 1937 in Anna, the son of Robart and Virgie (Verble) Fuller. He married Dorothy Mae "Dot" Barlow on February 21, 1959, in Anna. She preceded him in death on November 10, 2013. Jim is...
Carla M Ballenger
Jan 4, 2022
Carla M. Ballenger, 77 of Dongola, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Union County Hospital. She was born September 22, 1944 in Kewanee, Illinois the daughter of Carl and Violet (Rosenow) Felten. She married Hurley Ballenger on June 23, 2007. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2019. She is survived by her children, Bennett (Sandra) Siebert, Tina...

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