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2B HE OUTHERN I LLINOISAN UESDAY UNE 21,2011 OCAL www.thesouthern.com BITUARIES Sign an online guestbook at www.thesouthern.com/obituaries Edmond Cobb STIRITZ Edmond passed away at 6:40 p.m. the home of his daughter in his family by his side. Eddie was born Jan.26, Eldorado to Hubert Silas and Evelyn (Sharp) Cobb. He married Barbara Elaine (Jones) Cobb on Nov.24, 1956.They shared 55 years of marriage together before she preceded him in death April 27,2007. Eddie was a professional painter contractor for many years before retiring.He was a veteran of the U.S.Army and served his country honorably during the Korean War.

He lived life to the fullest and loved to travel the coun- try.He also liked to take trips to Metropolis and visit Riverboat Casino. enjoyed cooking and barbecuing for his family and friends. Survivors include two Sue Madson of Johnston Patty Gibbs and Marion; three grandchildren, Carie Madson of Gibbs of Marion and Timothy Earl Graves of Los Angeles; two and Erica Gibbs of Marion; two sisters, Joyce Avery of Evansville, Sharon Loyd of Johnston City; and several and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three and Ronnie Cobb; two Gibbs and Terri Ann Seibeck; brother, Jack Cobb; and a son-in- Madson. Celebration of life services will be at 1 p.m.Thursday, June Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston the Rev.Barry Barker offici- ating.Concluding the rites will be accorded by VFW Post 1301, American Legion Post 147 and members of Illinois National Guard Military Honors Team at the funeral home.

His final resting place will be beside his wife in No.8 Cemetery in Corinth at a later date.Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City is in charge of arrangements.Join the family in honoring the memory of Edmond Lee Cobb by posting memories and tributes at www.pylefuneral home.com. Doris Morris HERRIN Doris G. away at 4:02 a.m.Monday,June 20, Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin.

Doris was born June 11, daughter of Isreal and Gettie (Hampton) Waldron. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three Ridings of L. Ridings of Freeman Spur and Charlie Preston Morris of Herrin; two Bailey of St.Louis and Lou Ann Harmon of Herrin; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and four Polich and Jane Murray.

Private graveside services will be conducted in Blairsville Cemetery. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is in charge of arrangements. For more information or to sign the memorial guest www.hughes funeralhomes.com. Ora Pasley MOUNT VERNON Ora Faye at 9:30 a.m.Sunday,June 19, Mount Vernon Health Care. Services will be at 10:30 a.m.Wednesday in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Mr.

Randy Sells officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Wednes- day at the funeral home. Jo Loomis II MARION Jo G.Loomis II passed away peacefully at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, June 18,2011, in St.John’s Mercy Hospital in St.

Louis. Jo was born Dec.7,1927,in son of Martha (Mendenhall) and Jo G. Loomis Sr.He married Marilyn Johnson on May 7, Chicago; together, they shared 62 years of mar- riage.Marilyn survives and lives in Marion. Services will be at 11 a.m. Lake of Egypt Christian Pastor Leroy Waggoner officiating.Burial with graveside military rites will be at 2 m.Wednesday in Alto Pass Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.today at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Memorials can be made to Little Egypt Arts Association and Lake of Egypt Christian Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home or may be sent Blue Funeral Home, P.O.Box 62959. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Loomis; daughters, Janet Barton Tayes (Lee) and Cathy Loomis; two Loomis and Tom Loomis (Vicki); four grandchildren, Ashley Workman (Eric), Bryan Barton (Ashley), Christopher Barton and Skyler Loomis; three great- Frances Workman and Layla Barton; one Loomis; and one LoBue. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Jo G.Loomis III.

Jo was a member of Lake of Egypt Christian Church. He honorably served his country in World War II, enlisting in the Navy at the age of afterwards serving in the U.S.Army and U.S.Air Force. He retired from Berry Bearing Company in 1989 in Chicago after 35 years.He trained at the Illinois Institute of Technology as a mechanical engineer. Jo was a founding member of Little Egypt Arts Main Street and Veterans on Parade.He loved his family the years of his his six children to follow their dreams. He loved touring the U.S.,history and a larger than life personality.He will be missed and honored by his family forever.

To view this obituary and sign the register www.bluefuneralhome. com. Ronald Litton Sr. HERRIN Ronald A. Litton away his family home.

Ronald was born May 13, Johnston son of Leo and Berniece (Lannom) Litton.He married Mary on Sept.13,1958.She survives. Serving during the Vietnam retired from the U.S.Air Force in 1975 after 21 years of serv- ice.He retired from the VA Hospital in 1995 after working there for 20 years. He is survived by his wife of Herrin; one A.Litton Jr.of Herrin; one Jane Litton of Hawaii; three Lee Chamness, Dylan Pierman and Ryan Small; and a Delai and He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy Lee Litton; and a Karcher. There will be no services.Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guest register or for more information, visit www.murmanand wilson.com.

Allethia Maze GOREVILLE Allethia away at 11:30 p.m.Saturday,June 18, Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Allethia was born Nov. the Johnson County community of Happy Hollow. She was the daughter of Aaron C.and Johnnie A. (Thomas) Black.

She was united in marriage to Ivan M.Maze on Dec.1,1938,in He preceded her in death Sept.2,2010. Survivors include a son, Gary M.and Judy Maze of Goreville; three and Joyce Maze of and Randy Merriman of Anita and Bryan Etheridge of Goreville; eight great- grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild; and two Black of Goreville and Elbert Black of Anna. In addition to her parents and was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Merriman; and a was killed in action during World War II. Allethia was a homemak- er.She had also been employed as a factory worker. She was a member of Goreville United Pentecostal Church.She was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed babysitting and taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren when they were young.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today in Goreville United Pentecostal N. Pastor R.G. Null officiating.Burial will be in Busby Chapel Cemetery.Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m.Monday, June the church. Memorials may be made to Goreville United Pentecostal Church (Building 62939.

Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online message of www. baileyfh.com. Selma Schrader STEELEVILLE Selma away at 8:37 a.m.Sunday,June 19, Three Springs Lodge in Chester. She was born Oct.16,1917, in daughter of August G.and Dorothea (Brueggemann) Dierks.

Selma married Elmer H. Schrader on Dec.24,1936,in West Point.Elmer passed away Nov.9,1983. Survivors include one son, Kenneth P.and Rita Schrader of Steeleville; one daughter, Donna S.and Ken Kober of Collinsville; one son-in-law, Norlyn Schnoeker of Evansville; 14 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; two Fastenau of Esther and Carl Wilson of Chester; and one Dierks of Steeleville. She was preceded in death by her parents; three and Herbert; two Voss and Dora Knop; daughter: Ruth Schnoeker; and one great-great-grandchild. Selma was a homemaker, and she also was a member of St.Mark’s Lutheran Church in Steeleville.She was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in West Point.She also was a member of Steeleville Senior Citizens and St.Mark’s Priscilla Club.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m.Thursday,June St.Mark’s Lutheran Church in the Rev.Dr.Alan W.Janneke officiating. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery in Steeleville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Wednesday,June 22, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Funeral Home in Steeleville and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to St.Mark’s Lutheran Our Savior Lutheran School or St.

Lutheran Church. To sign the guestbook www.wilsons funeralhome.net. Barbara Mitchell MARION Barbara Jane away at 12:05 p.m.Sunday,June 19, her home. According to her wishes, Barbara will be cremated and there will be no services conducted. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes are at the funeral home or may be sent Blue Funeral IL 62959. Barbara was born April 12, Harrisburg to Orval and Lura (Panky) Lucas.She married Edward Brewer Mitchell on Feb.4,1951,in Saline County.He preceded her in death March 3,2011, shortly after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Surviving are her children, Eddie and Carol Mitchell, Vicki and Wayne Morgan, Dennis and Leann Mitchell and Jerry and Jeri Mitchell, all of Jan and Steve McMichael of 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and Lee and Sandy Lucas of Ted and Teresa Lucas of Harrisburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; K. McCombs; two infant grandsons; eight sisters; and two brothers.

Barbara was a homemaker, devoting herself to her fami- ly.She loved to cook and she spent a great deal of time reading her Bible. To view this obituary and sign the register www.bluefuneralhome.com. Lori Foster BENTON Lori Ann at 11:56 p.m. the result of an automobile accident. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m.Monday,June 27, Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor Steve Flach officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hobbs-Johnson Funeral S.Main 62812. Delbert Magers NORRIS CITY Delbert E.Magers,84,died at 9:40 p.m.Saturday,June Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. Graveside memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Cemetery in Pastor Mike Fields officiating.

Those who attend should gather at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to Chester High School Scholarship Fund or Saline County 4-H program. Quintin Roach DU QUOIN Quintin Allen at 6:37 a.m.Sunday,June 19,2011, at his residence. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m.Thursday in Elkville the Rev.Raymond Baggott officiating. Those attending the services are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.Wednesday at Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin. Memorials may be made to Du Quoin Dialysis Center. HenrySims BENTON Henry Edwin at 11:23 a.m.Friday, June Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services with military rites will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Masonic-Odd Fellow Cemetery in Benton, with Dr.Hazel Andros offi- ciating.There will be no visitation.

Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Leffler-Poulson Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements. Laurence Mertens Jr. MARION Laurence Mertens Sunday, June Herrin Hospital. He was born Feb.29,1972, in Hinsdale to Christine (Pettigerew) and Laurence Mertens of whom survive in Marion.

Other survivors include his and Shawn Mertens of and Hani Hamad of Plainfield and Lance and Michele Mertens of Brookfield; and nieces and Mertens, Joshua Hamad, Tyler Hamad and Lucaz Hamad. Mr.Mertens’body will be services will be conducted at a later date. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneral homes.com. Cobb Loomis Litton Maze Mitchell Program: 6-8 p.m.

Potomac Vernon.Extreme Couponing program featuring extreme couponer Amy Woodall from Extreme Couponing show.Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door. 618-241-8510. OVERNMENT Anna City Council, 5 p.m., community center. Buncombe grade school board, 6:30 p.m., office. Cambria Village Board, 6:30 p.m.,village hall.

Carbondale City Council, 7 p.m.,city hall. Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission, 7 p.m., civic center. Century school board, 5:45 p.m.,superintendent’s Cypress elementary school board, 7 p.m.,school. Franklin County 911 board, 9 a.m.,office,Benton. Franklin County Board, 7 p.m.,courthouse,Benton.

Counties Special Education Board, 9 a.m.,office,Benton. Freeman Spur Village board ,7 p.m.,village hall. Harrisburg school board, 6 p.m.,Harrisburg Middle School. Jackson County Land Use Committee ,4:30 p.m., Jackson County Mental Health 708 Board, 6:30 p.m.,STARToffice,1201 Hanson Jonesboro school board, 7 p.m.,administrative offices, grade school. Lick Creek Public Water District board, 6:30 p.m., water office.

Marion school board, 7 p.m.,district administration office. McClellan school board, 7 p.m.,cafeteria,Mount Vernon. Meridian school board, 6 p.m.,school,Mounds. Mount Vernon District 80 School Board, 7:30 a.m., district office. Murphysboro school board, 6:45 p.m.,unit office.

Pinckneyville District 204 Grade School Board, 7 p.m., school. Pomona Township Hall, 6 p.m.,Pomona Township Hall. Royalton library board, 6 p.m.,library. Shawnee District 84 School Board, 7 p.m.,school Lake. Six Mile Township Board, 6:30 p.m.,township building, Zeigler.

Sparta Community Hospital board, 7 p.m., hospital. Sparta school board 7 p.m.,Lincoln Middle School. Tilden Village Board 6:30 p.m.,firehouse. Willisville Village Board, 7 p.m.,village hall. Zeigler City Council, 6 p.m.,city hall.

Zeigler Library board, 6 p.m.,library. ODAY VENTS Driver program: 9-11 a.m. Carbondale Senior Center, 409 N.Springer St.Rules of the Road review course to prepare applicants for general written and road examinations and provide information on vision screening.Free. OIL RDER Boil order issued: The city of Murphysboro has issued a boil order for Orange Road to 1975 Business Illinois 13. RIEFLY Under could fire hundreds CHICAGO The state of to keep Motorola headquarters in Libertyville in exchange for more than $110 million in incentives requires the firm to keep far fewer jobs than Gov.Pat Quinn initially announced.

Quinn announced the incentives in May and said the agreement will keep 3,000 jobs at the headquarters. But the Chicago Tribune reported Monday that the contract with the electronics company requires it to keep only 2,500 employees at its headquarters.Motorola Mobility already employs 3,290 there so it could fire almost 800 and still use the tax breaks. Quinn says he has a non-binding verbal agreement with the company to keep 3,000 jobs. Motorola Mobility spokeswoman Jennifer Erickson said incentives are intended to help keep at least 2,500 jobs but also to grow. Caterpillar sales growagain in May PEORIA Caterpillar reported another strong month of global sales growth in May when sales improved 52 percent over last the results were slightly weaker than the recent months.

The largest maker of construction and mining equipment provided an update on its sales Monday in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Sales in May were strongest in the region of and the Middle East where sales grew 65 percent. Asian region posted the weakest sales there were still up 38 percent. sales figures are considered an indicator of the health of the they are watched closely. Before reported annual sales growth of 66 percent in percent in March and 59 percent in February.

AMAsupports ban CHICAGO The largest group has adopted policy supporting national legislation to ban synthetic recreational drugs known as These drugs can cause paranoia and hallucinations and have been linked with deaths and hundreds of calls to poison centers nationwide.Some states already have implemented their own bans. In other action at its annual meeting Monday, the AMA adopted policy that recognizes bisphenol a hormone-disrupting agent.The policy supports ongoing industry actions to stop making baby bottles containing the chemical.BPA is used in a variety of consumer products. The AMA also adopted policy that supports stricter monitoring of mercury emissions from cement plants.The idea is to reduce exposure to potentially harmful levels of mercury. The AMA policy-setting meeting continues this week Chicago. Associated Press HAT OMING.