U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Barbara W. Schmulbach
CARBONDALE -- Barbara W. Schmulbach, 71, died at 9:46 p. m. Sept. 9, 2004, at St. Louis University Hospital. Her death was the result of severe head injuries from a fall in her home. She was born in Charlotte, N. C. , on Oct. 10, 1932, the first child of Rufus and Pauline (Goodnight) Williamson. She was married on June 11, 1955, to C. David Schmulbach in Hampton, Va. Survivors include her husband, David of Carbondale; her daughter, Angela and son- in-law, Robert Field of Los Alamos, N. M.; and two granddaughters, Elisabeth and Stephanie Field; a son, Eric and daughter-in-law, Alison and grandson, Nicholas of Champaign; and a daughter, Ellen of Carbondale. Her sister, Louise and brother-in-law, R. H. Fann of Clinton, N. C. , and her brother, Rufus and sister-in-law, Shirley Williamson of Clinton, N. C. , also survive. Among survivors of her large extended family are many nieces and nephews, cousins and two aunts. She was preceded in death by her parents and half-brother, Bill Williamson. Barbara attended her senior year of high school at Campbell College, Buies Creek, N. C. She received a bachelor's degree in secondary education at East Carolina College in 1952, and started her teaching career in chemistry and biology at Hampton High School, Hampton, Va. After her marriage and the birth of her first child in Urbana, she devoted the next 17 years to raising her children, managing budgets, learning numerous skills like sewing, hat making, economy cooking , upholstering, drapery-making and carpentry to name a few, serving her community and church on various committees and working groups, and working tirelessly for the Republican Party. She began in 1971 to take courses in mathematics, and in 1973 she was appointed to the mathematics faculty at Carbondale Community High School. She initiated the honors calculus course and taught it for many years. Barbara was identified as a master teacher, and for three consecutive years (1987-1989) she received the President's Merit Award for Excellence in Teaching of Mathematics. These awards were given to the top 12 to16 school mathematics teachers in the State of Illinois. She was also a supervising teacher for student teachers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Although Barbara would never win a popularity contest among students, the real measure of her contribution to education, and to the effectiveness of her teaching methods, was the success of her students in advanced placement exams and college mathematics. Her greatest satisfaction came from hear of her students' success in college mathematics. Her extracurricular activities in the high school was as coach and sponsor for the Scholar Bowl team and faculty adviser for the wrestling cheerleaders. Barbara retired from teaching in 1990 and enrolled in the fall 1990 class of masters program in landscape architecture at North Carolina State University in Raleigh N. C. Barbara gave freely of her professional services to friends and the church in creating landscape designs. Barbara was appointed in 1985 by Gov. James Thompson at the at-large representative to the inaugural board of trustees of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy located in Aurora and served in that role for three years. Barbara was an avid reader, enjoyed travel, gardening, home remodeling and family genealogy. Her favorite interest was gourmet cooking. She opened her not only to friends, but also to many rotary group study exchange teams. Her compassion was expressed in the support she gave in helping host families care for young children from Belize, who came to this country for orthopedic surgery under the Rotary Belize Crippled Children's Project. Barbara was a tower of wisdom, strength and support to her family and friends. She will be sorely missed. A private funeral service will be held at 11 a. m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Valhalla Garden of Memory Chapel, Belleville. Memorial service will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at Carbondale First Christian Church (DOC). In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Belizean Crippled Children's Fund Project, in care of Merilyn Hogan, 819 S. Drury, Carbondale, IL 62902, to the CCHS Foundation- Barbara W. Schmulbach Scholarship Fund in care of Carbondale Community High School, 330 S. Giant City Rd. Or the charity of the donor's choice.
Albert George Roth
HARRISBURG -- Albert George Roth, 67, died at 10:05 a. m. Sunday Sept. 19, 2004, at Harrisburg Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a. m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, at Gaskins Funeral Home in Harrisburg, with the Rev. Judith Beyler officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Lawn Cemetery
in Harrisburg. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p. m. Tuesday, with Elks rites at 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Mr. Roth was the owner and operator to the Car Care Unlimited from 1983 to 1999. He was an active member in the Harrisburg Elks Lodge; Knights of the Round Table Golfers and Men's Golf League at Shawnee Hills County Club. He was a member of the Harrisburg First Presbyterian Church. He was born on July 20, 1937, in St. Louis, the son of George and Dorothy (Litzsinger) Roth. He married Carol Wissman Fischbach on Dec. 23, 1974, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, Donald Roth of Las Vegas and Daniel and wife Mary Roth of St. Louis; two daughters, Denise Mathys of Ballwin Mo. and Ann and Shannon Wilson of Harrisburg; a stepdaughter, Angela and husband Mark Stilley of Harrisburg; five grandchildren, R. J. and Jen his fiancee, Krekeler of Ballwin, Mo.; Michelle Krekeler, Tracy Krekeler both of Ballwin, Mo. , D. J. Roth of St. Louis and Bailey Wilson of Harrisburg; brother, Steve and wife Stella Roth of St. Louis; sister, Nancy and John Clawson of Wildwood, Mo.; parents-in-law, Carl and Janet Wissman of St. Marys, Ohio; three sisters-in-law, Karen and husband David Emerson, Theresa and husband Jon Stahler both of Wapakoneta, Ohio, and Sharon and husband Bob Post of St. Marys, Ohio. In lieu of flowers donations may be made, in memory of Albert Roth, to the Harrisburg Elks Crippled Children's Fund or the building fund at the Harrisburg First Presbyterian Church, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Barbara Anderton
MARISSA -- Barbara Anderton, 60, died Sept. 18, 2004, at Sparta Community Hospital after a three-year battle with cancer. She was born in St. Louis on Oct. 2, 1943, the first of nine children of Jewell and Helen (Carr) Crawford. On Aug. 30, 1963, she married James F. Anderton in her parents' home in rural Mount Vernon. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, James; a son, James R. Anderton of Bellville; a daughter, Janet Wietlispach of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; four sisters, Jewel Marlow and Tina Fuller of Mount Vernon, Linda Smith of Farmington, Mo. , and Rae Frazier of Texico; and four brothers, John Crawford of Evans, Ga. , Cranston Crawford and Jim Crawford of Mount Vernon and Tim Crawford of Lakeland, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents. Barbara was a very loving and giving wife, mother, sister and friend to many. She started working as a nurse's aide at Sparta Community Hospital in 1978 and graduated from Licensed Practical Nurse school in 1982. She continued working as a LPN at Sparta Community Hospital until 1998, when she took a position at Family Health Care in Sparta. Over the years, she has cared for and touched the lives of many patients. Barbara had many friends in Marissa and surrounding communities through her work at the hospital. She loved going to yard sales and flea markets and collected Cherished Teddies. She brightened the lives of many with her smile, her sense of humor, her gifts and her friendship. Despite her illness, she continued being cheerful and optimistic, always thinking of others' needs before her own. She is deeply loved and admired, and she will be dearly missed. Services will be held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, at Faith Baptist Church in Marissa. Burial will be in Marissa Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p. m. today, at McDaniel Funeral Home in Sparta and from 9 to 11 a. m. Tuesday at the Faith Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. or to the family.
Louis D. Hanks
Marion -- Louis D. Hanks, 91, of Marion went home to be with the Lord at 12:20 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Benton Healthcare Center. Louis was born on April 21, 1913, in Marion, to Oscar and Emma (Reese) Hanks. He married Ruth McDannel on Aug. 15, 1936, in Benton. After 50 years of marriage she preceded him in death on Sept. 8, 1986. Mr. Hanks was retired from Elgin State Hospital where he was employed as an attendant. He formerly worked as a miner at area coal mines. He was a member of New Dennison Baptist Church in Marion. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Elmer Smith of West City; son, Wayne Hanks of Knoxville, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Charles D. and Sharon Hanks of Elgin; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Sophia Faulkner of Mascoutah, Alberta Hill of Marion and Loudene Dial of Marion. He is preceded by his parents, wife, two brothers and two sisters. Services will be held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion, with the Revs. Gordon Lantrip and Bill Kopas officiating. Burial will follow at Hanks Cemetery
in rural Marion. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p. m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Hanks Cemetery
and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Pearl M. (Piquard) Mitchell-Casey
MURPHYSBORO -- Pearl M. (Piquard) Mitchell-Casey 97, of Caseyville, born July 13, 1907 in Murphysboro, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Caseyville Nursing Home. She was a hairdresser and retired owner- operator of Mutual of Omaha Insurance. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Belleville and also very active with various church organizations and Eastern Star. She was survived by stepdaughters Elaine (Carl) Hacker, Fairview Heights, Norma (Walter) Kershaw, Kinmundi; brother, Eugene Piquard of Peoria; a sister, Betty Carnahan; and a dear friend, Frank Rekosh; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, Emil and Sula (Nausley) Piquard; brothers, Earl, Henry, Emil, Ray, Ted and George Piquard; and sister, Mayme Piquard. Services will be at 10 a. m. Wednesday Sept. 22, 2004, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, with the Rev. Erwin Buhs officiating. Burial will be in Tower Grove Cemetery
in Murphysboro. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Tuesday Sept. 21, 2004, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville. Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church.
Lilie Rains
JOHNSTON CITY -- Lilie Rains, 92, of Tuscola, formerly of Johnston City, died at 2:15 p. m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Tuscola Healthcare Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Merman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City.
Marguerite Maxton
HURST -- Marguerite Maxton, 86, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004, at home. Services will be at 11 a. m. Tuesday in Blairsville Cemetery. Walker Funeral Home in Hurst is in charge of arrangements.
Johnie Prim
MOUNDS -- Johnie Harold Prim, 88, of Dorseley, Mo., formerly of Mounds, died 5:30 p. m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004, at Regional Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arrangements are incomplete at Jones Funeral Home in Villa Ridge.
Sara Jones
MARION -- Sara Jones, 82, of Marion passed away at 11:30 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion. Services will be held at 1 p. m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in Atherton Cemetery, Danville. There will be no visitation. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the New Hope Church building fund; envelopes are available at the funeral home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, PO Box 411, Marion, IL 62959. Mrs. Jones was born on Feb. 20, 1922, in Decatur, to Charles W. and Pearl (Holland) Fleming. She married Donald E. Kerst, he preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 1950, she later married Ralph E. Jones, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1959. Survivors son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Sherry Kerst of Horatio, Ark.; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Richard Robinson of Danville; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Ron Dameron of Marion; grandchildren, Don and Teresa Kerst, Kathy and Paul Stewart, Bill and Sheila Kerst, John and Becky Robinson, Kim Bridgman, Monica and Pat McGinley, Sam and Sue Stilley, Debra Dameron, Annie and Aaron Ahrens, and Jim Bob Kerst; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Bill 'B. C. ' Ross
MAKANDA -- Bill 'B. C. ' Ross, 80, of Makanda, died at 6:45 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004 at home. He was born in Ripley, Tenn. on April 15, 1924, a son of Edd and Anna (Cox) Ross. On July 31, 1948 he married Elizabeth Smith. Mr. Ross was the mayor of Makanda from 1970-1979 and 1996 to the present. He was retired from the ICRR He was a member of the Oak Grove Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ross, three daughters, Betsy (Mike) Dietz of Anna, Vicki (Butch) Terry of Pinckneyville, and Dixie Lee (Ryan) Anderson of Carbondale, one son, Jay (Elaine) Ross of Makanda, eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Bert Ross of Rock Falls, and Paul Ross of Leesburg, Fla. Services will be on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004 at 1 p. m. at the Crain Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Paul Sadler officiating, and eulogy by Mike Bost. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery
in Makanda. Visitation will be today from 5 to 9 p. m. at Crain Funeral Home in Anna and until the time of services on Tuesday.
Grace Adele Rubach
CAMPBELL HILL -- Grace Adele Rubach, 89, died at 3:30 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Three Springs Lodge in Chester. Services will be at 11 a. m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Campbell Hill, with the Rev. Howard N. Ellis officiating. Burial will be in St. Luke's Cemetery
in Campbell Hill. Visitation will be after 5 p. m. today and from 7:30 to 9 a. m. Tuesday, then from 10 to 11 a. m. at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Cemetery
Fund or St. Luke's Building Fund. Mrs. Rubach was a member of the St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Campbell Hill. She was born on Monday, April 19, 1915, to Louis C. Gerlach and Emma I. (Husemann) Gerlach, in Campbell Hill. She married Louis H. Rubach on April 19, 1933, in Campbell Hill. He died on Oct. 24, 1992. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Lester Behnken of Campbell Hill; three grandchildren, Mark Behnken of Campbell Hill, Diane Welry of Hearne, Texas, and Jeff Behnken of Campbell Hill; four great-grandchildren, Sarah Welry, Dustin Behnken, Jason Behnken and Ryan Behnken. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Gary Dale and four sisters.
Kathryn Laverne Robinson
DU QUOIN -- Kathryn Laverne Robinson, 73, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:20 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004 on at home. Kathryn was born on May 12, 1931 in Du Quoin, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (McGuire) Martin. She married Avis L. Robinson on March 5, 1974, in Murphysboro and he preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1974. Survivors include her son, Paul Taylor and wife Barbara of Tamaroa; a sister, Alma Hubbard and husband James of Carbondale; three grandchildren, Chatanya George, Eric Taylor, and Cody Taylor and two great-grandchildren, Sydney and Dalton George. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Willard 'Art' Taylor, Jr. and Donald Taylor, one grandson, Paul 'PJ' Taylor, Jr. and one brother, Henry Martin. Services will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, at the Pyatt-Harrawood & Epplin Funeral Home in Du Quoin, with the Rev. Ted Clark officiating. Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p. m. today at the funeral home and from 8 a. m. until time of services Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes. Association.
Hazel Edna Farley
WEST FRANKFORT -- Hazel Edna Farley, 85, of West Frankfort, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at the Parkview Care Center in West Frankfort. She was born May 29, 1919, in Williamson County, to Walter and Nellie Sheperd. She is survived by a son, William Harold 'Bud' Bowyer of West Frankfort, and two granddaughters, Lisa Rich of Marion, and Karen Shideler of Glen Rock, Wyo. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, William Lloyd (Buck) Bowyer; her second husband, Laverne (Buck) Farley; by a special friend, Walter Finney; a granddaughter, Kendra Jo Layne (Bowyer); a brother, Harold (Bud) Sheperd; and by three uncles, Ike, Logan and Blaine Sheperd. Services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004 at 1 p. m. at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort, with the Rev. Tim Gossett officiating. Burial will be in the Herrin City Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a. m. on Tuesday to the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort.
Thomas Woods
CAMBRIA -- Thomas Elmer Woods, 86, of Cambria, formerly of Carbondale and Bush, died at 3:51 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Murphysboro. Services will be at 2:30 p. m. Thursday at Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale, with the Rev. Roddie Chitwood officiating. Burial will be in Blairsville Cemetery. Visitaton will be from 5 to 8 p. m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Lettie Gregory
DU QUOIN -- Lettie Greory, 70, died at 9:06 a. m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004. Arrangements are incomplete at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Edward Correll
WEST FRANKFORT -- Edward Correll, 75, died at 7:17 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Arrangements are incomplete at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort.
Glen Sutfin
METROPOLIS -- Glen Sutfin, 90 died at 8:30 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be at 1 p. m. Tuesday at the Aikin-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis, with the Rev. Wes Osborn officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 100 E. 5th Street, Metropolis, IL 62960.
Charles Jones Jr.
HERRIN -- Charles Jones Jr. , 64, of Herrin, went to be with our loving Lord at 7:40 a. m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, from his home. Charles' choice of final disposition was to be cremated. His family will honor his wishes and, as Charles requested, there will be a memorial service at 7:30 p. m. today in Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin. Visitation will be at 5:30 p. m. today at the funeral home. Charles was born in Carterville to Charles and Cecil (Knight) Jones on Aug. 11, 1940, in Carterville. He married Delores J. Fisher of Marion, and she survives. They were married 41 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Jones; and one sister, Helen Crain. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Ken Knusta of Herrin and Mendy and Damon Collins of Marion; five grandchildren, Chase, Trent and Avery Knusta, all of Herrin, and Dylan and Kelsey Collins of Marion; two brothers, Andrew Jones of West Frankfort and James Jones of O'Fallon; one niece, Phyllis Emery of Carterville; and many other nieces and nephews. Charles worked for the Maytag in Herrin for 42 years until he retired. He was in the paint department for more than 35 years. Charles will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be provided by Van Natta Funeral Home.
Donna (Lawrence) Swain
ROYALTON -- Donna J. (Lawrence) Swain, 57, died at 7:25 p. m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at home. Services will be at 1 p. m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Brother Kurt Jensen officiating. Burial will be in Mulkeytown Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 p. m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Swain worked for the Williamson County Program for Aging. She was a member of Mulkeytown Christian Church. She was also a member of the American Legion and the Zeigler Eagles Auxiliary. She was born July 18, 1947, in Du Quoin, to George and Aleta Moyers Lawrence. She married William E. Swain on May 12, 1967, and he survives. Survivors include one daughter, Shonna R. Messamore of Herrin; three sons and two daughters-in-law, William E. and Carrie Swain of Royalton, Steve A. and Hazel Swain of Carterville, and Gary D. Swain of Royalton; seven grandchildren, Kim and Curtis Messamore of Herrin, Madison, Hannah and Zackary Swain of Royalton, and Brittany and Katlyn Swain of Carterville; and one sister, Phyllis Gray of Hartford. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Aleta Lawrence. She was a very special person. She touched the lives of so many. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. God granted us a few precious years with her. She was our angel. She will be loved and missed by all.
Loretta Wittmer
PINCKNEYVILLE -- Loretta Wittmer, 82, died at 3:16 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, in St. Louis University Hospital. She was born on Dec. 12, 1921, in Leitchfield, Ky. , a daughter of Joseph and Sadie (Carter) Probus. She married the Rev. John H. Wittmer on Aug. 11, 1945, in Glendale, Calif. , and he preceded her in death on May 14, 1985. Loretta was a homemaker and a minister's wife and had been the secretary for the Nine Mile Baptist Association. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and was the director of the WMU. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, John H. Jr. and Cathy Wittmer of Pinckneyville; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Gary McConnell of Pinckneyville; one brother, Elmer Probus of Shepardsville, Ky.; three sisters, her twin Louetta Chester of Pinckneyville, Wilma Tilford of Leitchfield, Ky. , and Mary Scrogham of Muncie, Ind.; and five grandchildren, Jennifer, Thomas and Bethany McConnell and Elizabeth and Matthew Wittmer. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Rebecca Wittmer Carter; one grandson, Robert Darin Carter; two brothers; and four sisters. Services will be held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, in the First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, with the Rev. Jim Endsley officiating. Interment will be in the Mueller Hill Cemetery
in Pinckneyville. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p. m. Monday and from 8 to 9:30 a. m. Tuesday at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home and then from 10 a. m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
John Lindell Brenningmeyer
MASSAC COUNTY -- John Lindell Brenningmeyer, 73, of Massac County, died at 3:30 p. m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at home. Services will be held at 11 p. m. Monday in Zion United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Ronald W. Ruggles Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens, with military rites by American Legion Post No. 306. Visitation will be held after 5 p. m. tonight at Miller Funeral Home and on Monday from 9 a. m. until the funeral hour at the church. Mr. Brenningmeyer was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and a veteran of the
Korean War. He worked for more than 30 years at the Electric Energy, Inc. , Plant as a plant mechanic. Mr. Brenningmeyer was a 50-year member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Masonic Lodge No. 90 A. F. and A. M. , and past precinct committeeman for the Republican Party of Massac County. Survivors include one brother, Harold Brenningmeyer of Metropolis; two sisters, Emma Lou Anderson of Murray, Ky. , and Betty Cockrel of Metropolis; several nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Jean Brenningmeyer of Goreville and Neva Brenningmeyer of Lubbock, Texas. Mr. Brenningmeyer was preceded in death by his parents, Harry L. and Bessie (Irwin) Brenningmeyer; his wife, Elsie (Bormann) Brenningmeyer; and his brothers, Earl and Kenneth Brenningmeyer. His pallbearers will be David, Steve and Dennis Brenningmeyer; Larry Duckworth; Amos Bremer; Vernon Anderson; and Kevin Logeman. Memorials may be made to Zion United Church of Christ, 1132 Country Club Road, Metropolis, IL 62960.
Elvira Giacone
BENTON -- Elvira Giacone, 83, of Benton, died at 1:45 p. m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, in Benton. Mrs. Giacone was born in Benton on June 20, 1921, the daughter of Onorio and Euflasone (Dedero) Allois. She married John Giacone on July 5, 1941, and he survives. Mrs. Giacone was a homemaker. She loved cooking and caring for her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, John Giacone of Benton; three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Gayla Giacone of West Frankfort, and Ronald and Anna Marie Giacone and Larry and Jackie Giacone, all of Benton; nine grandchildren, Dena Hentrich of Herrin, David Giancone II of Benton, Douglas Giacone of Statesboro, Ga. , Gina Giacone of Indianapolis, Ind. , Jim and Jennifer Giacone of Benton, Jessica Giacone of Herrin, and John Giacone and Randy Roberts, both of Benton; five great-grandchildren, Lynsey and Luke Hentrich of Herrin, Mylee and Anthony Giacone of Benton, and Mitchell Giacone of Benton; and a very special cousin, Lena McCutcheon. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Aldo Allois; and one sister, Olga Allois. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a. m. Monday, Sept. 20, in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benton, with Father Joseph Trapp officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery
in Benton. Visitation will be after 9:15 a. m. on Monday at St. Joseph Church. Morton and Johnston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice, to Hospice of the Good Samaritan or to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Brandon Lee Tindall
BENTON -- Brandon Lee Tindall, 21, of Benton, died on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, in St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. Brandon was born Nov. 9, 1982, in West Frankfort, the son of Jeffrey Allen and Cheryl Ann (Ezell) Tindall. Brandon is survived by his parents, Jeff and Cheryl Tindall of Whittington; one sister, Karissa Jo Tindall of Benton; one brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Amanda Tindall of Salem; his niece and nephew, Niccolette Anise and Johnathan Eric; his grandparents, Shirley Tindall of Benton and Don and Bonnie Ezell of Sesser; several aunts, uncles and cousins; two special friends, Melissa Egeland and Desi Desiderio; and a host of friends, teammates and opponents that Brandon had been in contact with over the years. Brandon was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Allen Tindall. Brandon was on the 2001 Benton Ranger baseball team that finished fourth at State. He attended Kankakee Community College, playing baseball for the Cavaliers. Brandon still holds records for the Rangers and the Cavaliers. He played summer league ball for the Leon baseball team in Chicago. He was known on the team as 'Big Country. 'Services will be at 1 p. m. Monday, Sept. 20, in the Benton Civic Center, with the Rev. Dan Whitfield, the Rev. Mark Minor and Jim Muir officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery
in Benton. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p. m. today and from 10 a. m. until the funeral hour on Monday at the Benton Civic Center. Morton and Johnston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Brandon Tindall Support Fund, 1005 Election Circle, Benton, IL 62812.
Kathryn Robinson
DU QUOIN -- Kathryn Laverne (Taylor) Robinson, 73, died at 8:20 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at home. Services are pending with Pyatt-Harrawood and Epplin Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Charles Jones Jr.
HERRIN -- Charles Jones Jr. , 64, of Herrin, went to be with our loving Lord at 7:40 a. m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, from his home. Charles' choice of final disposition was to be cremated. His family will honor his wishes and, as Charles requested, there will be a memorial service at 7:30 p. m. Monday, Sept. 20, in Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin. Visitation will be at 5:30 p. m. Monday at the funeral home. Charles was born in Carterville to Charles and Cecil (Knight) Jones on Aug. 11, 1940, in Carterville. He married Delores J. Fisher of Marion, and she survives. They were married 41 years. He is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Robert Jones; and one sister, Helen Crain. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Ken Knusta of Herrin and Mendy and Damon Collins of Marion; five grandchildren, Chase, Trent and Avery Knusta, all of Herrin, and Dylan and Kelsey Collins of Marion; two brothers, Andrew Jones of West Frankfort and James Jones of O'Fallon; one niece, Phyllis Emery of Carterville; and many other nieces and nephews. Charles worked for the Maytag in Herrin for 42 years until he retired. He was in the Paint Department for over 35 years. Charles will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be provided by Van Natta Funeral Home.
