Paul E. Rigsby
May 31, 2009
Paul Rigsby, age 72 lifelong resident of Shawneetown died Sunday, May 31, 2009 at his home. Paul was born south of Shawneetown on January 9, 1937 to the late Ray and Gladys (Wood) Rigsby. He was married to the former Mary Ann (Fuller) Rigsby who preceded him in death in 1999. Paul was a retired coal miner working 25 plus...
Janice M. James
May 24, 2009
Janice M. James, age 68 longtime Shawneetown resident died Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, Illinois. Janice was born in New Haven, IL on October 17, 1940 to the late Alfred and Viva (Eades) Goforth. Janice was married to George James who preceded her in death. Janice was always a very active person especially taking care of people....
Thomas J. Deitz
May 13, 2009
Thomas J. Deitz, age 68 of Harrisburg but former resident of Shawneetown died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL. Tommy Joe as most knew him was born in Old Shawneetown to the late Hank and Opal (Maynard) Deitz on October 6, 1940. Tommy Joe served his country in the Air Force and was...
Nina L. Gowan
May 12, 2009
Nina L. Gowan, age 71, passed peacefully at home on May 12th. Nina was born April 6, 1938 in Leamington to the late Donald Brooks and Ala (Brooks) Miles. She married Bruce Gowan in November 1973, who survives. Throughout her years, Nina worked in many vocations; she was a coal miner, truck driver, donut shop owner and school bus driver...
Paul E. Jones
May 8, 2009
Paul E. Jones, age 85 longtime resident of Ridgway died, Friday, May 8, 2009 at his residence. Paul was born in Ridgway on March 16, 1924 to the late George and Emma (Moye) Jones. He was married October 1, 1950 to Judith (Woolard) Jones who preceded him in death. Paul was a University of Illinois graduate with a Degree in...
Mark A. Fromm
Apr 30, 2009
Mark A. Fromm, age 47 of Anna, Illinois but longtime resident of Ridgway, died suddenly on Thursday, April 30, 2009 in Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Mark had a accidental fall while working. Mark was born in Eldorado Illinois on March 26, 1962 to Hubert and Sarah (Boulds) Fromm. He was a High School Graduate from Ridgway High School. He then...
Pamela J. Olson
Apr 25, 2009
Pamela J. Olson, age 51 of Shawneetown died unexpectantly on Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville,IN. Pam was born on August 12, 1957 in Harvard, IL to Richard Olson and Janette (Dillard) Olson. Pam was a Registered Nurse. Pam was a great Nurse, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She will be greatly missed. Pam is survived by,...
Gary Wayne Meadows
Apr 24, 2009
Gary Wayne Meadows, age54 longtime resident of New Haven died Thursday, April 23, 2009 at his home in New Haven surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Gary as most knew him was born in Sturgis, Ky on January 24, 1955 to the late Ordis and Anna Mae (Spivey) Meadows. Gary was a warehouse worker most of his life....
Beulah Stevens
Apr 21, 2009
Beulah W. Stevens, age 87 longtime resident of New Haven, IL died April 21, 2009 at 5:42 AM at the Wabash Christian Center in Carmi. Beulah was born on June 21, 1921 in Herald Prairie Twp., IL to the late William and Emma (Willis) Downen. She worked for many years in the School System as Cook. She was a member...
James E. Rash
Apr 19, 2009
James E. Rash age 72, longtime resident of Shawneetown, IL died Sunday, April 19, 2009 in Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg afteran extended illness. James was born in Hardin County, IL on July 1, 1936 to the late Hazel and Arzona (Ledbetter) Rash. James was a retired coal miner but always has stayed active running the Dairy Bar in Shawneetown...
Verna Marilyn Upton
Apr 18, 2009
Verna Marilyn Upton age 74, longtime resident of Ridgway, IL died Sunday, April 19, 2009 in the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Marilyn as most knew was born in Taylorville, IL on June 8, 1934 to the late Vernon and Ruth (Young) Perry. She was married to Jr. Upton who preceded her in death. Marilyn was a good person always looking...
William E Oneal
Apr 18, 2009
William E. O'Neal age 73, longtime resident of Ridgway, IL died Saturday, April 18, 2009 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL after an extended illness. William was born in Junction, IL on October 25, 1935 to the late John and Marie (Taylor) O'Neal. William attended Hickory Hill School near Equality. On January 29, 1957 he married his wife, Marie (Millikan) O'Neal...
John Harvey Browning
Apr 13, 2009
John Harvey Browning, age 61 longtime resident of Shawneetown died Monday, April 13, 2009 at his home in Shawneetown, Il. Harvey as most knew him was born in Shawneetown on August 16, 1947 to the late Hubert and Gladys (Hooven) Browning. Harvey attended school in Shawneetown and worked at the Shawnee Cabinet Factory for about 10 years. He was always...
Laura Jean McGhee
Apr 13, 2009
Laura Jean McGhee, age 41 of Eldorado, IL, but longtime resident of Gallatin County died Thursday, April 16, 2009 after an extended illness. Laura Jean was born in Eldorado, IL on January 26, 1968 to the late Bill Brooks and Delana (Oldham) Morse who survives.Laura was a member of the Leamington Community Church. She loved the outdoors and loved to...
Norman A. Bell
Apr 13, 2009
Norman A. Bell, age 78 resident of Junction died Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at his home. He was born September 25, 1930 in Waukegan, IL to the late Peter J. Bell and Hattie (Burgh) Bell. He served his country in Korea in the Army. Norman was a owner/operator of an Upholstery business before retiring. He loved the outdoors, and was...
Adrian F. Frailey
Apr 13, 2009
Adrian F. Frailey, age 91 longtime resident of Shawneetown died Monday, April 13, 2009 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL. Adrian was born in Hardin County, Illinois on November 8, 1918 to Eph and Minnie (Price) Frailey. He was married to the former Joyce (Hodge) Frailey who survives.Adrian was a farmer most of his life but also sold timber and loved...
Francis Mitsdarffer
Apr 1, 2009
Francis J. Mitsdarffer, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009 in Ilvesheim, Germany. He Was born in Ridgway, IL on October 10, 1917 to William and Ida Neumann Mitsdarffer. He attended Harrisburg High School. Francis was a retired career US Army Veteran of WWII. He was stationed in Germany for many years where service and burial will be held.
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Ernest Joseph Ralph
Mar 28, 2009
Ernest Joseph Ralph, 91, of Loveland, CO, died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center at McKee Medical Center in Loveland. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 2, 1917, the son of Joseph Thomas Ralph and Nancy (Alldredge) Ralph. He grew up in Eldorado, Illinois and worked on his dad's orchard and vineyard. Ernie fought...
Dickie L. Woods
Mar 25, 2009
Dickie L. Woods Age 54, lifelong resident of Ridgway, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN He was born in Eldorado on August 25, 1954 to the late Corbett and Opal (Sauls) Woods. Dickie was married to Trisha (Richardson) on November 6, 1987 spending 22 years of marriage with the love of his life. Dickie worked...
Janet R. Dietz
Feb 15, 2009
Janet R. Dietz, age 69 of Harrisburg passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009 surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Janet was born in Ridgway on May 14 1939 to the late John and Rosalia (Schmidtt) Baker. She was a retired Correctional Officer for the State of Illinois. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in...
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