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HE OUTHERN I LLINOISAN EDNESDAY EBRUARY 9,2011 3B OCAL www.thesouthern.com BITUARIES Sign an online guestbook at www.thesouthern.com/obituaries Lodge Hendrickson MARION Lodge away at 11:44 a.m.Sunday, Feb.6,2011, with his family by his Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born Dec.10,1930, on the family farm near son of Hiram and Alma (McDonald) Hendrickson. Lodge answered the call of this nation Nov.12,1952, serving in the United States Army and was assigned to active duty in Korea.After his period of faithful was honorably discharged Sept.23,1954. He was united in marriage to Earlene Harris on Nov.3, the former Plumville Baptist Church east of Marion and together they shared over 54 years of marriage. Lodge was an active member of Second Baptist Church of Marion where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years.He was dedicated to his church and serving others.

For many was employed by FS Twin County Service Company and was an area manager at the time of his retirement in 1984.After his retirement, he continued to stay busy and for many years working for Bank of Marion.He was passionate about his volunteer work and enjoyed his time volunteering at Heartland Regional Medical Center and VA Medical Center in Marion.For more than 30 was a member of The Gideons International and Williamson County Camp, serving in many positions for the state and local areas for the Gideons.He was an avid Cardinal fan and was a member of American Legion Post No.147 of Marion. He was proud of his sons and his grandchildren and enjoyed the many times the family shared has enjoyed the company of his the past 14 years. He is survived by his wife, Earlene Hendrickson of Marion; two sons and and Regina (Dunbar) Hendrickson of Troy and Kevin and Ashley Hendrickson of Carterville; five Hendrickson and his wife, Hendrickson and Beth Ann Hendrickson; Croteau; sister, Mary Dallas of Marion; three Cannon of Williams of Harrisburg and Ivan Harris of Marion; three Beers of Smith of Corinth and Edith Harris of West Frankfort; several nieces and nephews; other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Binning; three Lee Hosman, Clara Cannon and Ruth Williams; and one infant sister; five brothers, Lawrence and Aud Eckols; and one infant brother. Services will be at 1 p.m.

today in Wilson- McReynolds Funeral Home in Dr.Bob Wagner presiding. Military honors will be accorded by members of VFW Heyde-Pillow Post No.1301,American Legion Post No.147 and Illinois National Guard all of Marion. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.today at the funeral home. In lieu of contributions may be made to Gideons contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral 370, 62959.

To leave an online condolence or www.wilsonmcreynolds. com. Harvey Castlebery MURPHYSBORO Harvey A.Castlebery,79, passed away at 6:48 a.m. St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro.

Services and Masonic services will be at 11 a.m.Thursday,Feb. Pettett Funeral the Rev.Frank Voorhees officiating.Burial will be in Tower Grove military services conducted by American Legion Post 127, VFW Posts 7190 and 2605, and Jackson County DAV Chapter 69.Friends may call from 9:30 a.m.to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to St.Jude’s Research Hospital or Crippled Hospital. Harvey was born April 26, Earl Castleberry and Leona (Crowell) Castleberry in Jackson He served in the U.S.Navy during the Korean conflict on the aircraft carrier the USS Boxer. Mr.Castlebery worked for 37 years as a machine operator at Curwood in previously he had worked two years at McDonald Douglass.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 127 and VFW Post 7190.He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 46 years and he was a 32nd degree Mason with the Scottish Rites. Harvey married Doris Replogle on June the Centenary Methodist Church in Murphysboro, and she survives. Other survivors include two Castlebery and his Castlebery, and Linda of Murphysboro; four Wachsnisht and Kellie Haak of Worthen of Murphysboro, Jessica Sullivan and her Sullivan of Winter Cole Castlebery of Carterville; one Wachsnisht of Murphysboro; one brother- in-law and three sisters-in- laws David and Barlene Replogle of Manhattan Castleberry of Lakewood, Jane Replogle of and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one Castleberry and Gene and Charlene his parents. Harvey loved his wife, children and grandchildren.

He loved his home and enjoyed spending time there with his family. Catherine Atwood SHAWNEETOWN Catherine Peeples at 6:55 a.m. Finnie Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Galatia. Services will be at 1 p.m.Friday in Vickery Funeral Chapel in the Rev.Ron Johnson officiat- ing.Burial will be in Westwood Cemetery near Shawneetown.Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis or the St.Louis Hospital. Marjorie Gentsch CHESTER Marjorie C. at 4:45 a.m.Tuesday,Feb.8, St.Ann’s Healthcare Center in Chester. Arrangements are incomplete at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home in Chester.

Doris Harris CHESTER Doris Rae Sherwood, of Chester, died Arrangements are incomplete at the Pechacek- McClure Funeral Home in Chester. JerryKellum MURPHYSBORO Jerry L.Kellum,54,formerly of this life early Wednesday, Feb.2,2011,in Huntsville, Ala. Services will be at noon Friday, Feb.11,2011, in First Missionary Baptist Church Huntsville the Pastor Julius Scruggs offici- ating.Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m.Thursday at Royal Funeral Home in On visitation will be at Jackson funeral home of Carbondale, between the hours of 10 a.m. to noon followed by a private burial service. A life celebration service will be from 1 to 4 p.m.

the pit at the old Murphysboro High School. He was preceded in death by his and Allretta Kellum. He is survived by his wife, Janet Steele Kellum; three (Timothy) Jamar of Jerrick (Cassandra) Kellum of Jarryl Kellum of 11 brothers and sisters, Donald of Murphysboro, Tony of (Rhoda) of Sonja (Michael) of of (Crystal) Jr. (Sherry) of Travis (Yolonda) of Peoria, Patrick of Murphysboro, Jackie (Danyel) Huntsville, of Murphysboro; five and Julia; Steele; and two life friends (brothers) Martin (Valerie) of and Stanley (Dorothy) of In lieu of flowers the family wishes that all contributions be sent to the surviving Box 35814 Royal Funeral Home of Jackson Funeral Home of in charge of final arrangements. Arlene Gummersheimer NEW ATHENS Arlene Sunday, Feb.6,2011, in St.Joseph Hospital in Murphysboro.

The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb.10,2011, in St.Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, with Father Gary Gummersheimer officiat- ing.Interment will be in the church cemetery.Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. In lieu of may be made to St. Agatha Catholic School or St.Andrew Catholic School.

Mrs.Gummersheimer was a homemaker and a cook for 20 years at New Athens Home for the Aged. She was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Auxiliary Legion Auxiliary Unit 58 and Senior Citizens of New Athens. She was born Jan.5,1924, in New Athens.She married Albert F.Gummersheimer June New Athens; he preceded her in death Dec.5,1993. Survivors include one Gary Gummersheimer of Murphysboro; and one (Marian) Steinheimer of New Athens.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustav and Clara (Waeltz) Steinheimer; and husband, Albert F.Gummersheimer. Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens is in charge of arrangements. Steven Birdsong MARION Steven Sunday, Feb.6,2011,at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City. Raymond Kelley MARION Raymond away at 1:15 p.m.Monday,Feb.7, by his St.Louis University Hospital.

Raymond was born Sept.5,1942, in Marion, the son of Harold Alexander and Etta Mae (McMillian) Kelley. He married Lorine Louise Shadowens on Jan.18,1964, in Marion and together they shared more than 30 years of marriage until her death June 3,1994. He retired in 2004 after 38 years with Maytag. He was member of New Dennison Baptist Church and Local 554 IAM. Raymond was an avid fishing and hunting.His greatest pleasures were spending time with his grandchildren and riding his his away, he even overcame the dangers of the kitchen.He enjoyed barbequing and cooking the turkey on Thanksgiving.

Survivors Oakley and of Kelley of Roberts of Herrin; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; Kelley of Herrin; three Craig and Goreville; Nina Graul and Goodman and Marion; sister-in-law Shirley Gresham of Marion; three Shadowens of Shadowens of Marion and BoJo Shadowens of Marion. He was preceded by his parents; wife; grandparents, Raymond and Nina Irene McMillian; Kelley; Ann Kelley; and brother-in-law, Eugene Shadowens. Services will be at 1 p.m. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in the Rev.Bud Sork officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Wednesday at the funeral home.

For additional information or to sign the guest memorial www.hughesfuneralhomes. com. Catherine Powell WEST FRANKFORT Catherine Anne passed away at 9:45 a.m. Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born Dec.17, York, to Anthony Schwartz and Jeanne (Koch) Schwartz.She Married Walter Powell on Aug.27,1966; and he survives.

Besides her husband, is also survived by two J.Powell Jr.and West Frankfort and John E.Powell of and by a Jeanne Miller and Douglas West Frankfort; seven grandchildren; her Schwartz of Woodstock, one Richards of and by a nephew, Christopher Robert Pratt of and by a Walters of She was preceded in death by her father; and by a sister, Toni Marie Schwartz. She was a member of Church of God in Christopher. Memorial services will be at a later date. Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort is in charge of arrangements. August Benson Jr.

ANNA August Benson at 3:56 p.m.Saturday,Feb.5, Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born May 23,1927, to August Frederick and Dorothy (Albers) Benson in the Bronx, New York.He married Lois Ann Carter on July she survives him. He was a graduate of Stuyvesant High School in New York City.He then graduated from Radio- Electronics School of New York in 1948.He also attended television technical training in continued with classes at Washington University in St. Louis.Gus retired in 1994 from KPLR-TV Channel 11 in St.Louis after 34 years of 43 total years in television.He was a proud member of IBEW Local 4.He was also an amateur pilot and avid bowler. He was survived by his wife; two (Tina) Benson of Chicago and Matthew Benson of two and Olivia Benson of Chicago; one Benson of one brother- Carter of Buncombe; one nephew, Rhen (Richard) Benson of three nieces, Linda Wilson of Coeur (Bob) Bolanowski and Amanda of Anna.

Services will be at noon Crain Funeral Home in Anna- Pastor Tim Heinecke officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.to noon Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. To leave online www.crains online.com. Alversie Morris OLMSTED Alversie at 6 a.m.

Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis. Services will be at noon Saturday in Caledonia Community Church in Olmsted.Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to noon Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Rhinnie Hill Cemetery in Grand Chain, with Pastor Jesse Morris and Pastor John Winding officiating. Massie Funeral Home in Mounds is in charge of arrangements. Juanita Davis CAIRO Juanita Davis, at 5 a.m.Friday,Feb.

Daystar Care Center in Cairo. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Massie Funeral Home Chapel in Mounds. Burial will be Spencer Heights Memorial Park in Apostle Larry T.Barnett Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m.Friday at the funeral home. Fred Jones CAIRO Fred W.Jones, at 11:05 a.m.

his residence. Services will be at 10 a.m.Saturday,in Massie Funeral Home in Mounds. Burial will be Spencer Heights Memorial Park in the Rev.J.L. Posey officiating.Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Alyta Collins CARTERVILLE Alyta E. Monday, Feb.7,2011,in Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Services will be at 2 p.m.,Thurs- Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in the Rev. Glenn Sanders officiating. Burial will be in North Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville.Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Shawnee Christian Nursing Center, Activities N.13th IL 62948 or to Grand Avenue Baptist West Grand IL 62918. Alyta was born Thursday, Nov.19,1925,in Charles and Lillie (Skelcher) Robinson.She married Olen on May 1, Carterville; and he preceded her in death March 31,2008. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Cathy Collins of Herrin and David and Maree Collins of three Collins and his of Creve Collins of Jessica Collins of and three great-grandchildren, Shelby Hughes and Brandon of Creve Coeur, Dalton Collins of several nieces and nephews. Alyta was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant Collins; five sisters; and six brothers.

She was a homemaker. Alyta was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed to gospel most of for her family and friends. To view this obituary and sign the guest www.rigginpillatschburke fh.com. Charles Wahl SPARTA Charles W.

at 8:30 p.m. his residence. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Evansville, with Pastor Tim McIntyre officiating.Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Sparta. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.Friday; and from 8 to 10 a.m.Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Union Cemetery. June Burgess SPARTA June R. of Decatur and Monday, Feb.7,2011,in Randolph County Care Center in Sparta. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Shelbyville.Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville.Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.Friday in the church.

Memorials may be made to Sparta Public Library or to Westminster Presbyterian Church New Building Fund. McDaniel Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. Pete Jackanicz WEST FRANKFORT Pete at 1:20 a.m.Tuesday,Feb.8, his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Hendrickson Winter Hours 8-5 p.m.

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