Bettie Mary Lee Stephenson, age 82, of Almo, Kentucky, died on Monday, March 23, 2020, at her home, due to natural causes.

Mrs. Stephenson was born in Christopher, Illinois on July 7, 1937. Mrs. Stephenson before retiring was employed at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, more recently she worked at Jakel in Murray. She was of the Lutheran Faith.

Mrs. Stephenson was preceded in death by her father, Oscar Walker; her mother, Frances (Smith) Walker Bateman; her husband, James H. Stephenson, who died in 1971; and by one brother, Ray Walker. Mrs. Stephenson is survived by one son, Harold Stephenson and wife Vicky of Almo, Kentucky; one sister, Carol King and husband Kenny of Zeigler, Illinois; one brother, Gene Walker and wife Dina of Chillicothe, Illinois; two grandchildren, Harry Stephenson and Nicole Parker and husband Justin all of Murray; as well as one great – grandchild, Lola Parker of Murray; as well as a sister-in-law, Connie Walker of Murray; also several nieces and nephews.

Due to the current events surrounding the viral pandemic of the coronavirus, the Stephenson family will have a private visitation and graveside service to respect the government guidelines.

Agnes Whiting Leffler, age 82, of Benton, passed away at 12:55 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2020 at her residence.

Her wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at a future date.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the arrangements.
Agnes was born on September 18, 1937 in Valier, Illinois, the daughter of Jacob Raubach and Ruth (Craddock) Raubach. She first would marry Bobby Whiting in 1956, and he passed away in December of 1967. Years later she would marry Glen Maxwell Leffler and he preceded her in death in April of 1997.

She worked at the West Frankfort Post Office from 1978 to 1992, before being a pharmacy tech in Denver, Co.

Agnes enjoyed playing Bingo, going to horse races, reading, working crossword puzzles, playing cards, jig-saw puzzles, and gambling.

Surviving are two children: Larry Whiting of Benton, and Jane Whiting and husband Donald Olson of Palatine; grandchildren: Megan Whiting, Josh Whiting, Lauren Kemp, J.D. Whiting, Deanna Whiting, Logan Olson, Alexandra Olson, and Lance White; great-grandchildren: Lily Whiting, Savannah Whiting, Emily Kemp, Jackson Whiting, Anthony Jack Kemp, and Chris Zigler; three sisters: Charlotte Cienki of Hazelton, PA, Shirley Finney of Herrin, Marguerite McFarland of ElPaso, TX, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; a son: Doug Whiting; great-grandchild C.J. Kemp; a sister: Barbara Batts; four brothers: Fred Raubach, Junior Raubach, Kenny Keller, and Karl Keller.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National COPD Action Plan; or to the Wounded Warrior Project.

To leave online condolences to the family, or share memories of Agnes, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Clifford Wayne Loucks, 78, of Benton formerly of Sesser, passed away on March 20, 2020 at his home.

He was born on December 29, 1941 in Jefferson County, IL to Emro and Clara Helen (Mowbray) Loucks. He married Nancy Lee (Hass) Loucks on January 5, 1963 and she survives of Benton.

He is also survived by his children Marie (Todd) Martin of Wayne City, IL, Michael (Julie) Loucks of Scheller, IL, Marc (Lisa) Loucks of Sesser and Martin (Hassi) Loucks of Pittsburg, IL; nine grandchildren Ashley White, Dylan Loucks, Joey Hattendorf, Ellie Hattendorf, Austin Loucks, Aszure Loucks, Brent Ullman, Leo Loucks and Marci Loucks; twelve great grandchildren and one brother Harold Dean (Barb) Loucks of Sesser.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters.
A private family services will be held at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery in Sesser.
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Wanda Sue Darr, 71, of West City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020, at the home of her daughter in rural Carbondale, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.

Sue was born on December 1, 1948 in Christopher, Illinois to Stanley and Lillie Lee (Wilson) Teffertiller. Sue married James Douglas (JD) Darr on September 10, 1983.

Sue is survived by her devoted husband, JD, of West City; her mother Lillie Sapino of West City; daughters: Christina (Steven) White of Elgin, Jan (Lynn) Bush of Carbondale and Tara (Darren) Myers of Savoy; son: Ryan (Stephanie) Darr of Carlyle; grandchildren: Shelby Bush of Normal, Leyton (Jessica) Bush of Carbondale, Marc White and Lauren White of Elgin, Caleb Darr and Riley Darr of Carlyle, Andrew Myers, Jacob Myers and Jackson Myers of Savoy; great-granddaughter: Charlotte Bush of Carbondale; brother: Wayne (Patsy) Teffertiller of Tamaroa and several nieces and nephews.

Sue was preceded in death by her father: Stanley Teffertiller, step-father: Joseph Sapino and sister: Joy Rohde.

Sue was a nurturing and caring soul, and worked as a registered nurse for more than 30 years. She retired in 2010 after working at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL for many years. Sue also worked as a coal miner at the Freeman United Coal Mining Company, at both Orient No. 3 and Orient No. 6 mines in Waltonville, IL.

Sue loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter, Charlie. She and JD also cherished the bonds of friendship made through their affiliation with the Stormriders MC for 40 years.

A private family visitation service will be held with burial immediately following, with services entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL.
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Larry J. Bonacorsi, age 72, of Troy, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was born February 10, 1948, in Christopher, Illinois, the son of the late Alfred & Anna (Guidazzio) Bonacorsi. Larry married Karen M. Donini in West Frankfort, Illinois, in 1972, and she survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Gina Vickrey & husband Eric of Seattle, Washington; one brother, Jerry Bonacorsi & wife Kim of Edwardsville. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Bonacorsi Bussiere in 2012.

He taught math at Henry-Senachwine Consolidated School District for 38 years. Larry was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville, Knights of Columbus in Henry, Illinois, Illinois Retired Teachers Association, past Henry City Council Member, and Henry Library Board Treasurer. He was a board member of the MARY B Foundation, an organization that provides nursing scholarships in memory of his daughter, Mary. He was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and was also a devoted follower of Bradley Braves basketball. Larry enjoyed traveling after retirement including annual trips to Jupiter, Florida, for spring training, fishing trips to St. Germain, Wisconsin, and many other places with friends and family.

There will be a private burial at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery in Lemont, Illinois. There will be a memorial mass at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville and a celebration of life at a later date. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Mary T. Bonacorsi Bussiere Memorial Nursing Scholarship Endowment at Bradley University. Donations may be made online at www.bradley.edu/giving or by mail to Bradley University Donor Relations, 1501 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625.

Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.