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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Larry Millikan
Feb 15, 2009
Larry Millikan, age 55, of Junction Illinois passed away peacefully Sunday, February 15, 2009 surrounded by his family. Larry was born on January 20, 1954 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Loren and Roberta (Thackston) Millikan. Larry served his country in the Armed Services, had 2 years of College and loved to do Gardening work especially flowers. His family said he could...
Verda Fay Anderson
Jan 9, 2009
Verda Faye (Garrison) Anderson, age 90 passed away peacefully, Friday, January 9, 2009 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Faye as most knew her was born North East of Ridgway on the family farm December 5, 1918 to the late Charles and Ora (Downen) Foster. She was married to Guy Garrison who preceded her in death in 1959. She later married...
John R. Whitten
Jan 5, 2009
John R. Whitten, age 83 longtime resident of Norris City, IL passed away at his home, Monday, January 05, 2009, after an extended illness. John was born in Norris City on November 22, 1925 to the late James Whitten & Lela (Heck) Whitten. He owned and operated Whitten Plumbing for many years until retirement. He served his country in World...
Ted W. Cowsert
Jan 1, 2009
Ted W. Cowsert, age 74 of Orange City, Florida passed away January 1, 2009 in Orange City after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family. Ted was born on June 4, 1934 in the Saline Mines area south of Shawneetown to the late Charles Jr. and Emma (Thompson) Cowsert. On Feb. 19, 1959 he married the love of...
Alta Ruth Lampert Moore
Dec 19, 2008
Alta Ruth (Lampert) Moore, age 61 longtime resident of Shawneetown passed away Friday, December 19, 2008 at the Metropolis Health Care Center in Metropolis, IL. Alta Ruth was born in Shawneetown on January 14, 1947 to the late Floyd and Hazel Louise (Awalt) Lampert. She was a homemaker and had bartended for many years. She was a good mother, daughter,...
Alberta ""Bert"" Tanner
Dec 18, 2008
Alberta ""Bert"" Davis Tanner, age 87 of Ridgway passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 18, 2008, at the Ridgway Manor Nursing Home in Ridgway. Bert as most knew her was born in Ridgway on September 19, 1921 to the late Alex and Elmira (Partain) Dennison. She worked for many different people through the years cleaning homes and businesses. She was...
Edward L. Eubanks
Dec 14, 2008
Edward L. Eubanks, age 73 of Lockport, IL and formerly of Ridgway passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 in Palos Community Hospital in Lockport. Ed was born on March 29, 1935 in Ridgway, Il. to the late Leo (Wilmetta) Eubanks. Edward was a Veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Moose Lodge in Lockport. He had...
Curtis W. Bradley
Dec 11, 2008
Curtis W. Bradley, age 89, lifelong resident of the Ridgway area passed away peacefully Thursday, December 11, 2008, surrounded by his family in the Fountainview Nursing Home. Curtis was born on the family farm on January 20, 1919 to William L. & Esta (Rister) Bradley. On April 9, 1938 he married the love of his life, Carolyn West. Curtis was...
Brenda M. Henson
Dec 10, 2008
Brenda M. (Clayton) Henson, age 43 of Magnolia Manor in Eldorado, but longtime resident of Shawneetown passed away unexpectandly on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Magnolia Manor. Brenda was born in Eldorado on October 16, 1965 to the late Charles Jr., and Janet (Robinson) Clayton. Brenda was always a happy person and loved to be around friends and family....
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