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Wanda Lee Gardner
May 10, 2018
Wanda L. Gardner, age 88 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born March 23, 1930 in Cobden, the daughter of Louie Robert and Mildred Marie (Treece) Kelley. She married John Lewis Gardner on March 27, 1949 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on , June 2, 2004. Wanda is...
Marvin E. Caraker
May 10, 2018
Marvin E. Caraker, age 91 of Anna, formerly of Cobden, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. He was born February 1, 1927 in Anna, the son of Phillip M. and Lona (Russell) Caraker. He married Mary Sue Moreland on October 3, 1961 in East St. Louis. She preceded him in death on September 14,...
David Shawn Knight
May 2, 2018
David Shawn Knight, age 61 of Anna, passed away on May 2, 2018 in Memphis, TN. He was born November 14, 1956 in Woodstock, the son of Raymond James and Helen Marlene (Eddings) Knight. David is survived by his son, Eli (Mandy) Knight of Anna; daughter, Nicole Knight (Allen Wood) of Metropolis; grandson, Elias Knight of Anna; brother, Dale Knight;...
David Lee "Killer" Horn
May 1, 2018
David Lee "Killer" Horn, age 80 of Ridgway, formerly of Carbondale, died at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Gallatin Manor in Ridgway. He was born July 4, 1937 in Carbondale, the son of Robert M. and Thelma M. (Grant) Horn. David is survived by his three brothers, Gene F. (Judith) Horn of Cobden, Donald R. Horn of Texas...
Alice Slack
Apr 26, 2018
Alice Slack, age 84 of Anna, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018 in the Union County Hospital. She was born August 6, 1933 in Cook County.Alice is survived by her family and friends at C.I.L. and Mulberry Manor.Memorial services for Alice Slack will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral...
Mickle Brock
Apr 25, 2018
Mickle Brock, age 47 of Dongola, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He was born June 16, 1970 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of Hubert Harvey and Doris (Eddleman) Brock. He married Lea Ann Tarr on December 28, 2016 in Anna. Mickle is survived by his wife, Lea Ann Brock of Dongola; daughter, Manda Harris of Dongola; son, Gage Brock...
Georgine Starr Theis
Apr 20, 2018
Georgine Starr Theis, age 73 of Anna, died Friday, April 20, 2018 at her home. She was born September 7, 1944 in Anna, the daughter of Andrew C. and Rose W. (Anderson) Connolley. She married Charles H. Palmer, he preceded her in death. She later married Raymond A. Theis in May of 1998. Georgine is survived by her husband, Raymond...
Alice Faye Mayberry
Apr 19, 2018
Alice Faye Mayberry, age 80 of Anna, died at 6:38 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Manor Court in Carbondale. She was born November 6, 1937 in Ullin, the daughter of Arthur and Cretie (Hiatt) Schlichting. She married Curtis Mayberry Sr. on September 25, 1965 in Ullin. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1996. Alice is survived by...
Erie J. Rosson
Apr 18, 2018
Erie J. Rosson, age 103 of Jonesboro, died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in the Jonesboro Rehab. She was born October 29, 1914 in Mill Creek, daughter of Clarence and Izora (Holshouser) McCommons. She married Charles Rosson on August 6, 1931 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1995. Erie is survived by her son,...
Allie Greenway
Apr 16, 2018
Allie Greenway, age 77 of Jonesboro, died at 5:34 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018 in the Jonesboro Rehab. He was born on May 8, 1940 in Sikeston, MO the son of Bert and Christine (West) Greenway. Allie is survived by one son, Allie Greenway of Brainard, MN, one daughter, Margaret Williams of West Frankfort; grandchildren, Alex Greenway, Kayla Greenway, Jon...
Donna Kay Hurst
Apr 12, 2018
Donna Kay Hurst, age 63 of Anna, died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 25, 1954 in Anna the daughter of Samuel Gordon and Elsie (Barker) Hurst. Donna is survived by her children, Christine (Shawn) Faivre of Christopher, Jeffrey Robert Casey of Louisiana, Kendra (Joshua) Doublin of Harrisburg, Michael Wayne Casey...
Justin Hileman
Apr 11, 2018
Justin Hileman, age 35 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born February 4, 1983 in Carbondale, the son of John Phillip "Phil" and Sharon Kay (Bartruff) Hileman. He married Brittany Newell on July 17, 2012. Justin is survived by his wife, Brittany Hileman of Jonesboro; three children, Ethan, Emmitt and Adalei Hileman; parents, Phil Hileman and Sharon...
Sondra K. Bradford
Apr 11, 2018
Sondra K. Bradford, age 63 of Anna, died at 7:46 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 15, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, MO the daughter of Charles Harold and Barbara Jean (Zimmerman) Huffman. She married Richard Lee Bradford on December 30, 1972 in Aroma Park. Sondra is survived by her husband, Richard Lee Bradford...
Charles Eugene Chapman
Apr 10, 2018
Charles E. Chapman, age 62 of Cobden, died at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in the Integrity Healthcare of Cobden. He was born on June 4, 1955, the son of Hershel Wilmer and Ogla Evalee (Andrews) Chapman. Charles was an avid fisherman. Charles is survived by his siblings, Martha (Leroy) Lemmons of Cape Girardeau, MO, Hershel Chapman, Norma...
Georgia Ann Polach
Apr 7, 2018
Mrs. Georgia Ann Polach age 69 of Anna, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 8:47 a.m. Saturday April 7, 2018. She was born December 23, 1948 in Kennett, MO, the daughter of John and Edith (Fisher) Lutrell. Georgia married Charles S. Polach Jr. in 1978 in Belleville. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2012....
Valrey Sue Coleman
Apr 5, 2018
Valrey Sue Coleman, age 75 of Anna died at home Thursday, April 5, 2018 days after being diagnosed with cancer, surrounded by all of her children. Valrey Coleman lived a life of love and laughter At the end of a hilly, curvy gravel road outside Anna, Ill., a road where deer are likely to jump in your path, is the...
Bernard Lee "Bernie" Steck Ii
Apr 2, 2018
Bernard Lee "Bernie" Steck II, age 65 of Jonesboro, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 at his home. He was born August 2, 1952 in Alton, the son of Bernard Lee and Ruth A. (Trammel) Steck. He married Randy J. Fazette on June 28, 1975 at Inspiration Point. Bernie is survived by his wife Randy J. Steck of...
Shirley V. Maloy
Apr 1, 2018
Shirley Maloy, age 82 of Cobden, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1, 2018 in the Union County Hospital. She was born October 6, 1935 in Union County, the daughter of John F. and Ethel (Norris) Sanders. She married Gary Maloy in 1982 in Makanda. Shirley is survived by her husband, Gary Maloy of Coben; daughter, Cheryl (John) Lehr of...
Sarah Elizabeth Russell Mann
Apr 1, 2018
Sarah Elizabeth (Russell) Mann, age 30 of Carbondale, formerly of Cobden, died on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, surrounded by her family. Sarah was born on November 15, 1987, to parents John Patrick and Debra Russell of Cobden, Illinois. She was sister to Rivanna, Nessa, Jenny, Kate, Bekah and John. She was a graduate of Cobden High School, Shawnee Community...
Russell Dale Fairless
Mar 30, 2018
Russell D. Fairless, age 77 of Jonesboro, died at 11:46 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 in the Jonesboro Rehab Center. He was born January 12, 1941 in Vienna, the son of Noah Dale and Violet Pauline (Russell) Fairless. Russell is survived by his children, Marty (Loretta) Fairless and Marvin Fairless all of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, Rusty Fairless, Kelsea Fairless and...

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