Rosetta Nancylea Biggerstaff, age 80, of McLeansboro, IL passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her home. She was born February 19, 1941 in Pontiac, IL to her parents Walter & Beulah (Bunning) Davis.  On August 18, 1956 she married Ralph Biggerstaff, who preceded her in death. Rosetta worked as an educator for the WADI Head Start Program, and retired from that position after many years of service.  She enjoyed attending church and her Friday Night Women’s Bible Study...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jerome Busler Gholson, age 85, longtime owner and operator of Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro & Dahlgren, IL.  He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL with his beloved daughters by his side. Jerome was born at home on the family farm April 30th, 1935 in rural Saline County, IL to his parents Elmo & Abbie (Busler) Gholson. He was known by many people...

David Leon Clevenger, 81, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home in Christopher, Illinois. He was born September 5, 1939 in Memphis, TN to Charles Eily and Evelyn K. (Shaw) Clevenger.  David married Jayne Mehan on July 25, 2018 and she survives.  He was a mechanic by trade and specialized in small engine repair. David is survived by his wife Jayne Mehan of Christopher, IL; two sons: David W. Clevenger of Lake Egypt, IL and Travis Trotter of Mt. Vernon, IL; four...

Floann Elizabeth Mitchell, 85, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. She was born on June 19, 1935 in Piopolis, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Anselment) Rost.  On July 6, 1955 she married V.L. Jack Reyling and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1989.  She later married Kenneth J. Mitchell on May 18, 1996 and he preceded her in death on April 18, 2001. She is survived by seven children: Kristy (Archie) Bowers, Rita (Glen) Phillips,...

Wesley J. DeHart, 62, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Salem Township Hospital in Salem, IL. He was born October 21, 1958 in Houma, Louisiana to Gardinier L. and Ethel M. (Liner) DeHart.  Wesley was a retired police officer and a member of Christian Chapel Church near McLeansboro.  An avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting and fishing and never met a stranger. Wesley is survived by three sons: Brooks DeHart of Houma, LA, Dylan DeHart of...

Robert C. Freis, 76, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born in Joliet, IL on August 17, 1944 to Clarence M. and Hildagard (Forrester) Freis.  Robert was a retired educator and school administrator having served as principal of the Hamilton County East Side Grade School, the former Beaver Creek Grade School and Circuit Breaker School in Seneca, IL for special needs children.  He served in...

Judith Ellen Johnson born March 5, 1942 to Merrel and Vivian (Nee Wheatley) Parrish died March 10th, 2021 at her home in Collinsville, Illinois. Judith grew up in Washington Park, Illinois. She married John Waller Johnson November 18th, 1958.  She was a retired Self Employed Truck Dispatcher and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wood River, Wood River, IL.  Surviving are her 4 children: David (Patti) of Grantfork, Illinois,  Daughter, Carolyn (Tom) Plogue...

Kenneth Eugene Karcher, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home in Dahlgren, Illinois. He was born in Dahlgren, IL on February 25, 1937 to Frank and Evelyn (Stich) Karcher.  Kenneth was a United States Navy Veteran having served his country in the Korean War.  After serving his country Kenneth worked as a lineman for Charter Communications until his retirement and was devoted member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Dahlgren and a member of American Legion Post...

Bonnie Jean Gray, 87, a resident of Springerton, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL. She was born April 8, 1933 in Belle Prairie, IL to William and Nellie (Coker) Sefried.  Bonnie was a home maker and a devoted member of the Hopewell Baptist Church near McLeansboro. Bonnie is survived by her daughter Rhonda and husband Bernie Pfister of Enfield, IL; brother Rev. Robert Sefried of Belle Prairie, IL; grandson Brandon Pfister of...

Mary Louise Widick, 83, of McLeansboro, IL passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL. She was born July 9, 1937 in Elkton, TN to Georgie Cathron (Whitfield) and Thomas Lawton “Pete” Gregory, Sr. She graduated from Murray State College in Murray, KY in 1959 with a degree in Vocal Music Education and then moved to McLeansboro, IL to begin her teaching career. She married Leland L. Widick of McLeansboro on June 16, 1963. Mary spent 42...