Mary Maxine Cross, 84, a resident of Dahlgren, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born August 9, 1935 in Dahlgren, IL, the daughter of Bill and Madalyn Parkhill.  She married James William Cross on January 31, 1951 and he preceded her in death.  Mary was a home maker and also worked at the former Elder Mfg. Company in McLeansboro and Dowzer Electric in Mt. Vernon.  She was member of Pleasant Hill...

James R. Fraley, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home in Eldorado, Illinois. James was born April 25, 1946 in Alton, IL, the son of Oliver and Lois (Hale) Fraley.  He was a retired truck driver and was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his friend and companion, Paula Fraley of Eldorado; sister, Pam Jones of Orlando, FL; niece, Heather Isom of Orlando, FL; one great niece and two great nephews. He was preceded in death by his...

Father Albert E. Kreher was born June 1, 1938 near Piopolis, IL, to Joseph and Gertrude Birkner Kaufman Kreher.  He passed away at 9:00 AM, August 20, 2019 at St. Paul’s Home in Belleville, IL.   A member of the May 1, 1965 ordination class, Father Kreher first attended Piopolis School, McLeansboro Township High School and St. Henry's Seminary in Belleville.  He completed his priesthood education at St. Meinrad Seminary, St. Meinrad, IN. Fr. Kreher’s first...

McLeansboro resident John “Bill” W. Mezo, 69, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Bill was born in Ogden, Utah on June 6, 1950, to Thomas B. Mezo and Catherine (Kaufman) Mezo Grubb.  Bill was a member of the St. Clements Catholic Church and worked the ramp service for United Air Lines for many years. Survivors include his wife, Leigh Mezo of McLeansboro, IL; brothers: Karl (Kathleen) Mezo of McLeansboro, IL and...

Judy K. Butler, 67, a resident of Broughton, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born August 20, 1951 in Jacksonville, IL, the daughter of Dean and Delores Coultis.  She was a home maker. Survivors include three sons: Bob Butler of Broughton, IL, Sam Butler of Missouri and Earl Butler of Ohio; grandchildren: Sam Butler Jr., Michael Butler, Trenton Butler, Garrett Butler, Trace Butler, Destiny Butler, Trenton...

Barbara J. Wilkey, 90, formerly of Belle Rive, Illinois passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Friendship Manor in Nashville, IL. She was born May 15, 1929 in Macedonia, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Madge (Carlton) Bolen.  Barbara and her husband, the late Donald E. Wilkey, owned and operated Wilkey Cafe in Belle Rive, IL for many years.   Barbara is survived by her daughter, Madonna (Alan) Karcher of Jerseyville, IL; daughter-in-law, Cherlyn Wallace Wilkey of Belle Rive,...

George Tracy Engle, 76, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at his home in McLeansboro, Illinois. He was born October 13, 1942 in McLeansboro, IL to Orville and Naomi (Tracy) Engle.  George worked for the Wabash Valley Farm Service for several years and was a member of the McLeansboro Eagles Aerie #2699, McLeansboro Elks Lodge #1882 and an auxiliary member of the McLeansboro American Legion Post 106. George is survived by one brother, Orville E. (Lee) Engle of Alton, IL; and two...

Sharon K. Muellecker, 66, a resident of Odin, Illinois and formerly of McLeansboro, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, IL. She was born February 24, 1953 in McLeansboro, IL, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Snyder) Muellecker.  She was a home maker. Sharon is survived by her nephew, Ray Niepoetter of Odin, IL; and two great-nieces: Mariah (Nick) Renfrow of Walnut Hill, IL and Marissia Niepoetter of Centralia, IL. She was preceded in...

Venita V. Stewart, 85, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born in Hamilton County, IL on October 31, 1933, the daughter of Ralph David and Rosa Vianna (Cotter) Smith.  Venita was a farmer, home maker and taught for several years in various Hamilton County schools as well as being a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church near McLeansboro. Venita is survived by two sons: Joseph (Beverly)...

Shirley McGehee went to be with her Lord in heaven on August 5, 2019. Shirley was born on May 26, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to John Homer and Reba (Stone) York.  She married Jerry McGehee on February 26, 1956 in Springerton, IL and he survives.  Shirley was a devoted member of the Springerton Community Church and was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was a retired employee of the Hamilton Memorial Hospital Dietary Department in McLeansboro. IL. Shirley...