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Lela Doolen SALEM Lela Mae away at 7:27 p.m.Thursday,March Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 29, Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy.Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Sunday and from 9 to 11 a.m.Monday at the funeral home. Lela was born Aug.21, A.D.and Edith (Irvin) Nichols.

She married Roy B.Doolen on May he preceded her in death Nov.2, 1998. Survivors include a Crockett of De Soto; two (Michael) Desmoreaux of De Soto and Brett (Mery) Crockett of San Francisco; five (Amanda) Desmoreaux Simmons and James Desmoreaux; two great-great-grandchildren, Emma Desmoreaux and Micah Desmoreaux; a sister, Lucille Hadley of Rancho and a (Richard) Bradley of Lela was a homemaker. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Kinmundy First United Methodist Circle of Church and Shanghai Club. Memorials may be made to Kinmundy First United Methodist Church or Association. JerryDavis MARION Jerry L.Davis, away at 7:01 a.m.

his home. Jerry was born Aug. 24,1941, in son of Willard and Edna (Rodgers) Davis. Jerry spent his working years operating heavy equipment dozers and back- hoes.He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 318.He enjoyed fishing and was an avid gun collector. The pride of his life was his eight grandsons and his great-granddaughter; he was a wonderful Papa.

Jerry was previously married to Elaine Davis Eigenmann and together they had four children. Survivors include his Chapman and Debbie Abbott and husband, of Marion; son, Danny Davis and of Marion; grandchildren, Joshua Chapman of St. Chapman and Marion, Daniel at U.S.Air Force Base in Abbott, Steven Abbott and Luke Julian Davis and Chancellor Davis all of Marion; great-granddaugh- Chapman of Marion; Davis of two Rice and Centralia and Lois Propes and Marion; and several and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Glenn Allen passed away in infancy. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.Monday,March 29, Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion, with the Rev.Dave Maragni officiating.Burial will be in Cana Cemetery in Goreville.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.Sunday at the funeral home. For those who prefer, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell- Hughes Funeral N.Market,Marion,Illinois 62959. For additional information or to sign the guest memorial www.hughes funeralhomes.com. Thomas Hall MARION Thomas M.

away at 1:22 p.m.Thursday,March 25, Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Thomas was born June Freeman son of Otto and Beatrice (Chandler) Hall. He married Carmen Glennon on July Herrin; she survives in Marion. He retired from Ameren CIPS where he worked for more than 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Carmen Hall of Marion; and Mark Ballard of Marion; daughter, Carla Hall of Albuquerque, N.M.; two grandchildren, David Ballard of Marion and Crystal and Charles Robertson of Marion; two and Dylan Robertson of Marion; and brother-in- Campbell of He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.Saturday,March Herrin City Dr.Bob Wagner officiating.Friends and family are asked to gather directly at cemetery. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with arrangements. For more to sign the memorial guest www.hughes funeralhomes.com. Donna Bigler HERRIN Donna M. (Prather) away at 10:18 a.m.

24,2010, at her home in Herrin. Donna was born Oct.25, daughter of Romel Lillian (Jacob) Prather. She retired from the assembly line at Aisin. Survivors include her Prather of Herrin; and Jemmia Coleman of Goreville and Scott Coleman of Johnston City; six Coleman of Coleman of Coleman of Coleman of and Nikki Cravens of Herrin and Darrell and Karrie Coleman of Marion; three great-grandchildren, Macie Coleman of Marion and Payton and Jacob Cravens of Herrin; sister, Linda and Chuck Halley of Herrin; Prather of Herrin; stepsister, Imogene Pratt of Royalton; lifetime Smith of Herrin; and several close nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; her husband, Charles Coleman; Coleman; sister, Mick Prather; and brother, Dick Fogle.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m.today in Johnson- Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.Private memorial services will be at a later date. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S.13th 62948. For more to sign the memorial guest www.hughes funeralhomes.com. Wilma Love VIENNA Wilma Love, at 4 p.m.Friday, March Hillview Health Care Center in Vienna. Arrangements are incomplete at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.

Marc Winter CARTERVILLE Marc Tuesday, March Herrin Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin. Phares Martin ANNA Phares Martin, at 2:30 p.m.Friday, March his home in Anna. Arrangements are incomplete at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. John Crawford ANNA John Clay of at 6:45 p.m.Thursday,March 25, Bickford Cottages in Peoria.

He was born Jan.23,1922, in son of Raymond and Jennie Thornton Crawford. He married Imogene Childers and they were the parents of two sons.She preceded him in death May 1, 1972. He later married Jolene Lawrence Martin; she preceded him in death March 12, 1999. John is survived by two Roger (Alice) Crawford of Park Ridge and Robert Dale (Debra) Crawford of Morton; a sister, Clara (Irvin) Long of a brother, Bill (Clairus) Pritchett of Goreville; a sister-in-law Emaline (Leon) Wilcox of Herrin; a Martin of Herrin; Andrew (Megan) Crawford of Crawford (Chris Oberholtzer) of Park Ridge, Sarah Crawford of (Marco) Macoratti of Vienna, (Chad) Bruso of (Erin) Crawford of Swisher, (Craig) Dailey of Chicago and Sara Pine of Los Angeles; and Michael Crawford, Matthew and Andrew Oberholtzer and Colin and Aiden Bruso; special friend, Bernice Dempsey; and other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives; a young Sue Crawford; a Merriman; a brother-in-law, Truman Merriman and a Pritchett.

John was a longtime resident of Anna.He spent his early years in Goreville where he graduated from high school and was a standout multi-sport athlete.He served in the U.S.Navy during World War II and later moved to Anna where he owned Crawford LP Gas Plant and Appliance Store and a bowling alley. He served on the school his baseball a and on the Economic Development a golf member of Union County Country Club and served as president of the Illinois LP Gas Association. He was an avid sportsman, accomplished family man, loyal friend of many and faithful Sunday school teacher and deacon of First Baptist Church in Anna. Funeral services for Mr. John Clay Crawford will be at 2 p.m.Saturday,March 27, Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in the Rev.

Tony Foeller officiating. Interment will be in Cana Cemetery in Goreville. Friends may call from 12:30 to 2 p.m.Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Anna First Baptist Church.Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Donna Snyder RIDGWAY Donna Kay at 10:10 a.m.Friday,March 26, Deaconess Hospital in Services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday in Vickery Funeral Chapel in the Rev.Jason Farmer offici- ating.Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.Thursday at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be made to the family. JerryFromm RIDGWAY Jerry Thursday, March St.Mary’s Hospital in after an extended illness. Services will be at 10 a.m.

Monday in St.Joseph Catholic Church in Ridgway. Burial will be in St.Joseph Cemetery.Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.Sunday in Cox and Son Funeral Home in a 5:30 p.m. prayer service and Knights of Columbus rites at 7 p.m. Robert McClerren THOMPSONVILLE Robert Gene went to be with the Lord at 2:08 p.m. Thursday, March 25, his residence in rounded by his family.

He was born Jan.12,1932,in sixth child to Herbert and Ethel (Jones) McClerren. He married Myette EllaJean (McCullough) McClerren on Jan.1,1953. He is survived by EllaJean, his devoted and loving spouse of 57 years; three Grimes and New McClerren and (whom he considered a daughter to Thompsonville and Russell McClerren and wife, Thompsonville; McClerren and husband, Matt Shook and husband, McClerren and Stephanie McLaren and McClerren, Grace McLain and Olivia McClerren; and Lyra Shook and Keegan McLaren; one Browning of Benton; two brothers, Bueford McClerren and Mount Vernon and the Rev. Kenneth McClerren and Thompsonville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and two brothers.

Gene served in the U.S. Army from January 1953 to December 1954.He was a steward of the soil. Gene spent a lifetime serving others as evidenced by his participation on the Thompsonville High School Board of Education, Franklin County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Farm Service Board of American Legion.His service to others was driven by his consuming desire to serve the Lord in all that he did.At the time of his was a member of First Baptist Church of West Frankfort. Services will be at 11 a.m. First Baptist Church in West Pastor Mike Cash officiating.Burial will be in McCann Cemetery in military rites by American Legion of Thompsonville.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Sunday,March 28, Parker Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort and after 9 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to McCann Cemetery Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home and church. For more information or to sign the guest register, visit www.parkerreedy funeralhome.com. MaryThrogmorton JOHNSTON COUNTY Mary died at 3:20 a.m.Friday, March Rosewood Care Center in Elgin.

Arrangements are incomplete at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Hilda Murray WEST FRANKFORT Hilda at 8:22 a.m.Friday,March 26, her home in West Frankfort. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Johnson- Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Anna Belle Nalley OLMSTEAD Mrs.Anna Belle Lynn at 12:28 p.m.Thursday,March Jonesboro Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro. Services will be at 1 p.m.

Sunday in Wilson Funeral Home in the Rev.Ronnie Gulley officiat- ing.Burial will be in Anna City Cemetery.Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Venita Janello CARBONDALE Venita away at 10 a.m.Wednesday, March 24, home. She was born Aug.31, Du Carl and Clara (Terry) McMurray. She married Frank H.

Janello on Oct.18,1942. She is survived by her two Janello of Cobden and Pamela Janello of her Pogue of Boston; her Walker of Du Quoin; her McMurray of Mount Vernon; and many sisters and brothers-in-law, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her McMurray; her parents-in- and Lena Janello; brothers and sisters-in-law; and nieces and nephews. Venita was actively involved in her community through her participation in Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Persons Service of Jackson County, Carbondale Garden Club, Carbondale Girl Scouts and multiple area bridge clubs. She was a supporter of the Republican Party and a long-time election judge in Carbondale.She also provided 30 years of volunteer service to Memorial Hospital of was a member of University Baptist and Murdale Baptist at Hearts group at Murdale Baptist Church and was a long-time Sunday school teacher and nursery coordinator at University Baptist Church.

Along with her husband, she was a co-founder of Franklin Insurance Agency, where she worked for many years.Venita also worked at Janello Insurance Agency and The Abbey (now Oak Grove Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center). Services will be at 11 a.m. today in the Murdale Baptist Church.Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Murphysboro.Visitation will be at 10 a.m.today at the church. In lieu of donations to Beta Sigma Phi scholarship Cancer Kidney Foundation, Hospice of Southern Illinois or a charity of your choice. Meredith Funeral Home of Carbondale is in charge of arrangements.

Edith Dillow ANNA Edith Louise at 2:20 a.m. Union County Hospital in Anna. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in the Rev.Bon Reynolds officiating.Burial will be in Anna cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.Sunday at the funeral home.

Kenneth Upchurch JOHNSTON CITY Kenneth Gene died at 6:26 p.m.Thursday, March his family home. Arrangements are incomplete at the Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City. Rithel Massie BENTON Rithel Massie, of Centralia and away Tuesday, March Stonebridge Senior Care in Benton. She was born Nov.21, Tom L. Sisk and Nellie Thorn Bennett.

Rithel married Fred J. Massie he preceded her in death. She was a beautician. Survivors include her son, Larry (Anna) Massie of Benton; Massie of Massie of Massie of Belleville and Colin Massie of St.Louis; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one Louise Massie; one Massie; and four sisters, Lorraine Kloppel and Nellie Settlemeyer.

Funeral services will be at noon 27, Gilbert Funeral Home in Mark Miller officiating. Interment will be in Valhalla Cemetery in Belleville. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.to noon Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of may be made to Southern Illinois Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information, visit gilbertfuneralhomes.

com. Elizabeth Downen SCHELLER Elizabeth at 6:20 p.m.Thursday,March 25, home. She was born Aug.20, Leonard and Mildred (Harmon) Downen. She was a homemaker and a member of Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Scheller. Survivors include her Elizabeth Downen of St.Libory; and a Claxton (Bryan) of Christopher.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be at a later date.Her body will be cremated Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser is in charge of arrangements. For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneral homes.com. James Sanders COBDEN James at 6:35 p.m.Thursday,March 25, St.Luke’s Hospital in Arrangements are incomplete at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. Howard Cantrell MURPHYSBORO Howard 25, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Arrangements are incomplete at Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro. Joseph Brandon SPARTA Joseph at 8 p.m. 19,2010, in Sparta Community Hospital. Memorial services will be at a later date. McDaniel Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of arrangements.

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