Southern Illinoisan from Carbondale, Illinois • Page 12

BITUARIES Sign an online guestbook at www.thesouthern.com/obituaries Edna Harle SESSER Edna Kathryn Wednesday, April Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. She was a homemaker. Edna was the oldest living member of First Christian Church in Sesser. She was born Dec.26,1911, in Bert and Ora (Mitchell) Lucas. Edna married Matt Harle, and he preceded her in death Jan.29,1984.

Survivors include children, Marilyn Stacey of Sesser and Gerald Harle of Redding of and Billy Hopson of and Tammi Harle Jr.of and Teresa Stacey of and Danny MacMahan of Florida, Kathryn and Matt Graham of and Tracy Harle of Florida and Ronald Harrelson of Kentucky; and Melissa Donald and Trisha and Maria Graham, Jacob MacMahan, Nicholas Harle, Paul Harrelson, Michel Harrelson and Ethan Wright; and 14 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; one sister; son-in- Stacey; daughter-in- Harle; and one Wingo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in the Rev.Kevin Bonifacius officiating.Inter- ment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery Sesser.Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Edna enjoyed traveling very much.She was past president of Sesser Women member of Sesser Senior Citizen and member of the Historical Society. For www. gilbertfuneralhomes.com. James Farrow ELDORADO James at 1:30 a.m.Friday,April 20, Deaconess Hospital in Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in Colonial Terrace Funeral the Rev.

Gaylen Holden officiating. Burial will be in Wolf Creek Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.today at the funeral home. Elda Schwebel MURPHYSBORO Elda I. at 10:20 p.m.Thursday,April Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in United Methodist Church in Murphysboro.Burial will be in Tower Grove Cemetery in Murphysboro.Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.

Wednesday at the church. Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro is in charge of arrangements. MARION Nancy Jane to be with the Lord at 4:54 p.m. Tuesday, April 17,2012, in Herrin Hospital. It was wishes that her earthly body be cremated.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.Monday,April Blue Funeral Home in the Revs. Keith Owens and Mike Hood officiating. A time of gathering for family and friends will be from 10 to 11 a.m.at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Memorial donations are suggested to Scottsboro Baptist Church; envelopes are available at the funeral home or may be sent Blue Funeral Box Mrs.O’Very was born to Victor and Hettie (Wilson) Hodges on Missouri. She was united in Holy Matrimony with Frank Ernest on nearly two months after her 17th birthday.

They shared 53 years of marriage until his passing Nancy is survived by her White of Jr.and Karen of Bird of Pearce of and Cecil Shelton of Creal Springs, Ricky and Dominick of Marion; of and Ciara Summers of Lake of Rodenberg of Terre Du Frank and Leslie Rodenberg of Park very special Jane Ricketts; 10 great- grandchildren and one on the way; was more like a (Gary Kleeschulte) of St.Charles,Mo.; close family K. Summers of Johnston City; and other extended family and friends. Mrs.O’Very is preceded in death by her parents; and Jenny Wilson; and Nancy Jane hopes that she has left many fond memories of holiday gatherings with her large family, and was especially optimistic that Kalea Jane holds on to the many memories shared with Nancy on special holiday projects. On had her own unique Christmas tree that she decorated differently for each occasion. It was on this holiday that Nancy and Kalea made Jesus a birthday cake and sang On once again would make a cake and inscribe upon it is was hopeful that these occasions will live on in heart and she will forever remember the love in her heart for her.Kalea was her For more information or to sign the register book, visit www.bluefuneral home.com.

MaryWaldron CARTERVILLE Mary away Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Services will be at 1 p.m. Riggin- Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in the Revs. Dewayne Sheumaker and Brad Harlow officiating. Burial will be in North Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville.Visitation will begin at 5 p.m.today,April the funeral home.

In honor of may be made to First Baptist S.Division IL 62918 or to Shawnee Christian Nursing Center, 1901 N.Park IL 62948.Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Mary was born May 14, John and Addie (Corder) Doty. She married Raymond Waldron on Aug.8,1934,in Carterville; he preceded her in death Sept.26,1983. She is survived by her son and Lynda Waldron of Marion; daughters and and Jerry Turner of Marion and Rosalie Will and Allan Lawrence of Marion; grandchildren and their spouses, Jeffrey and Betsy Turner, Greg and Carman Turner, Cheri and Mike Waldron and her Stagner, Jayson and Dayna Will and Julie Cannedy; Turner, Cheryl Turner, Erica Thomas, Nanic Waldron, Jaylynn Will and Ryan Will; and Hess and Layton Thomas. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband; Ray Waldron; Doty; half Osborne; and two half brothers, William and Donald Manna.

She was a past active member of First Baptist Church in Carterville.Mary was also a past active member of Rebecca Lodge and Crab Orchard Boat and Yacht Club of Carterville. Mary was devoted to her family and friends.She loved cooking and preparing delicious chicken and corn and cherry and raisin pies for her family and friends.Her other hobbies included sewing, knitting and crocheting, which she was especially good at.She liked to watch the St.Louis Cardinals and wrestling on television. To view this obituary and sign the guest www.rigginpillatschburkefh. com. Kenneth Schultz PRAIRIE DU ROCHER Kenneth Leroy at 4:51 p.m.

Thursday April his house in Chester. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Pechacek- McClure Funeral Chapel in the Rev.Cecil Dunning officiating.Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Chester. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Sunday and from 7:30 to 11 a.m.Monday at the funeral home. Sandra Stiegman MURPHYSBORO Sandra J.Stiegman,69,died at 2:40 a.m.Friday,April 20, Washington County Hospital in Nashville.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in United Methodist Church in Murphysboro. Private graveside services will be in Masonic Cemetery in Nashville.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Monday at Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro and from 9 to 11 a.m.Tuesday at the church. Ruth Young WEST FRANKFORT Ruth at 9:30 p.m.Thursday,April Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Parker Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort.

Richard Stilley BENTON Richard D.Stilley,77,of rural away at 11:03 a.m. Thursday, April 19,2012, in Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana. Services will be at 11 a.m. First Baptist Church of S.Prospect Ave.in the Rev. Dr.Randy Gauger officiating.

Burial with military graveside rites will be in Lewis Cemetery in rural Tuscola. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.Sunday,April Hilligoss Shrader Funeral South Main one hour prior to the services Monday at the church. Richard was born July 29, son of Carl and Beatrice Sanders Stilley. He married Virginia Louise Woodard on Oct.6,1956,in Anna.She survives. Other survivors include two Owen Stilley and Michael Carl Stilley and Lino daughter, Sheila Louise Jessen and Girard; Louise Scott Jae Stilley and Jaedyn Elise Stilley; and Sharon and Ann.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Fred Stilley. Memorials are suggested to the Empty N. 61825 or Baptist Home, 949 County Road 1300 62821. Richard retired in 1994 as a heavy equipment operator after 37 1 2 years at Quantum Chemical Company in Tuscola.He was a U.S.Army Veteran.Richard was a member of First Baptist Church of Champaign in Savoy.In his was a member of Illinois State Police Auxiliary. He bred and trained Quarter Horses.He liked to read and work crossword puzzles.He had a good sense of humor and always had a story to tell.

Dick enjoyed Sunday lunches at after church with his friends. Online condolences can be sent online at www.hilligosss hraderfh.com. Karen Deppe PERCY Karen S.Deppe, away Wednesday, April De Gresse Hospice House in St.Louis. She was born Feb.21,1951, in daughter of Everett Dierks and Nedra A. (Westerman) Dierks.

Karen married Steven A. Deppe on Aug.4,1973,in St.Peter’s Lutheran Church in Campbell Hill. She is survived by her A.Deppe of Percy; two and Deborah Dierks of Steeleville and Michael and Sue Dierks of Steeleville; and and Zachary Dierks and and Cody Dierks. Karen is preceded in death by her parents. She was a homemaker and a gift shop worker.She was a member of St.Peter Lutheran Church of Campbell Hospital Red Hatters Club and quilted with the St.Peter church group.

Services will be at 11 a.m. St.Peter Lutheran the Rev.Alan Kornacki officiating.Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery in Steeleville.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Sunday and from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Monday at Funeral Home in Steeleville and from 10 to 11 a.m.Monday at the church. Roger Watkins WOODLAWN Roger E. at 3:50 a.m.

Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. Services will be at noon Sunday in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount the Revs.Michael Loyd and Steve Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Odd Fellows Cemetery in Woodlawn.Visitation will be from 10 a.m.to noon Sunday, at the funeral home. Mildred Roberts MARION Mildred N. peacefully in her sleep at 8:45 p.m.

Consulate Health (hospice) Care Center of North Fort Myers, Fla.Mildred was a former resident of had been residing in Florida since relocating there to be near her daughter Morgan and her family. Mildred was born Feb.21, the daughter of Robert and Nell (Kendrick) Armstrong. She married Earl Glen he preceded her in death May 13,1994. Mildred had always worked caring for her family and alongside Earl as he trained horses. Survivors include Cole and David of Estill Young and of De Soto; six grandchildren, Ricky J.Smedley,Pamela L.

C.Young,Tracy L.Stolz and Joy G.McClanahan; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Glen Roberts; daughter, Margaret Perkins; and three brothers. Services will be at 1 p.m. Cana Cemetery in Goreville. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the cemetery.

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. For additional information or to sign the guest memorial www.hughes funeralhomes.com. Ruth Huffstutler PINCKNEYVILLE Ruth M.Huffstutler,95,of Fairview of away Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis. Ruth was born April 5,1917, in Scheller.Ruth was a daughter to Earl and Flo Lee (Taylor) Shoemaker.

She married Carl Huffstutler on Sept.6,1941,in he preceded her in death Sept.29,1979. Ruth was a member of Dale Baptist Church in Pinckneyville.She was a member of Missionary Union at Dale Baptist Church.She loved and sewing. Ruth is survived by two Huffstutler of Debbie (Rick) Hepp of Pinckneyville; nine and Larry and Fred and Tim and Debbie and John and Jamie and Susan Knott and Brad Chaney and Joshua Lambert; 16 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great- grandchildren; and Wilma Shoemaker of Centralia; and Emling of Du Quoin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Bob Huffstutler and his wife, Beulah; two daughters, Nancy Joy and her Farthing; Lynn and Robert Dean Huffstutler two great-grandsons, PFC Wyatt Eisenhauer and Dustin Harris; Shoemaker; and sister, Earline House. Services will be at 10 a.m.

Dale Baptist Church in Brother Charles Smith officiating. Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery in Tamaroa.Visit- ation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to PFC Wyatt Eisenhauer Memorial Fund.

Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville is in charge of arrangements. For more or to sign a guest www.pyatt funeralhome.com. Roger Schroeder STEELEVILLE Roger A. at 11:45 a.m.in Memorial Hospital in Chester. Arrangements are incomplete at Wilsons Funeral Home in Steeleville.

Paul Perschbacher JOHNSTON CITY Paul passed away at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, April 19,2012, at his residence. Doc was born March 3, Johnston Louis and Lula (Felts) Perschbacher. He married Cleo Lawanda Perschbacher on Jan.11, Johnston City.They shared 63 years of marriage together before she preceded him in death Jan.2,2010. Doc was a veteran of the U.S.Navy.He served his country honorably aboard the USS Bowditch in the South Pacific Theater during World War II.

He was worked as a coal miner at Old Ben 21 Coal Mine for more than 20 years.He was also a carpenter for many years. He was of Christian faith and was a member of UMWA and a former member of Buccaneers Club in Johnston City. Doc was an avid fisherman and hunter.He also enjoyed working in his yard and gardening. Survivors include a son, Eric Perschbacher of West Frankfort; two brothers and Perschbacher and of Johnston Charlie and Johnston City; Lou Adamson of Harrisburg; two Ellen Taylor and Vanessa Thome and Johnston City; four nephews, Jerry Perschbacher of Johnston Perschbacher and of Lawrence and Johnston Mark Cook of and his beloved Jack Russell In addition to his was preceded in death by his parents; Perschbacher; and a Perschbacher. Services will be 2 p.m.

Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston the Rev.Andy Lee officiating.Military rites will be accorded at the funeral home by Marion Legion and members of Illinois National Guard Military Honors Team.Interment will be at a later date at Boner Cemetery in West Frankfort.Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Manna Mission Food Pantry of Johnston City. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home. To honor the memory of Paul and post memories and www.pylefuneral home.com.

Dolores Lauderdale MARION Dolores L. of the Buncombe community, passed away at 2:22 a.m. Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Rock Community in Pope County.Visitation will be after 4 p.m.Sunday at the funeral home.

Lucille Isaacs JONESBORO Lucille R. died at 7 p.m. Union County Hospital in Anna. Arrangements are incomplete at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Michael Baker DU QUOIN Michael died unexpectedly at 2:39 p.m.Thursday,April 19, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.Burial with military rites will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Saturday at the funeral home. 4B HE OUTHERN I LLINOISAN ATURDAY PRIL 21,2012 OCAL www.thesouthern.com Ruth and Nathan Perrine Dear Mom and Dad: 1912 was the year of your Dad on March 8 and Mom on April 21. Mom always said that on her 100th birthday she wanted to have a dance. So I know in my heart that today the two of you are dancing together among the angels.

I love you and miss you every day. HAPPY Your loving Judy Harle Perschbacher Stilley Roberts Waldron.