Margaret Deanna Carter, age 73, of Benton, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:32 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2023, at the SSM Health DePaul Hospital of Bridgeton, Missouri, with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Leffler Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Minor and Rev. Greg Shelton officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Leffler Funeral Home.

Margaret was born on July 31, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan; the daughter of William Dean Tedrow and Virginia Dare (Knowles) Tedrow. On July 30, 1968, she married Edward Eugene Carter, and he preceded her in death.

She was a retired accountant, having worked in accounts payable with St. John Health System and previously with ADT.

Faith and family were most important to Margaret. She was a member of The Whittington Church, and she enjoyed spending time with her family.

She also enjoyed being involved with the Benton Garden Club, knitting, crocheting, playing cards, dice games, and reading books. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.

Surviving are two children: Jeff Carter and wife Elizabeth of Marine City, Michigan, Tracy Letrent and husband Robert of Benton, Illinois; six grandchildren: Eddy, Joey, Kylee, Andrew, Payton and Alex; a brother Steve Tedrow and wife Barbara of Flint, Michigan; several nieces, nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister Bryan Ann Wilt, and a brother David Tedrow.

Memorial contributions in memory of Margaret; may be made to the Whittington Church Building Fund or the Benton Public Library; and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Nina Frances Fasig, 95, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Tuesday July 4, 2023 at Stonebridge Nursing Home in Benton.

She was born on February 7, 1928 in Mulkeytown to Dolpha and Eunice (VanHorn) McGlasson. She married Bill Fasig and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter Linda (Gary) Killgrove of Mulkeytown; granddaughter Amy Williams of Mulkeytown; great grandchildren Jaxon Willis, Kaitlin Willis and Emma Willis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and one brother.

Funeral services will be on Friday July 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother David Mitchell officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Mulkeytown Cemetery.

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Edgar A. DeLaval, 85, of Mulkeytown, passed away on July 2, 2023 at his home.

He was born on August 15, 1937 to Leon Sr. and Hortense Liberty DeLaval. He was married to Donna (Tindall) DeLaval and she survived of Mulkeytown.

He is also survived by his son Terry DeLaval of Christopher; step-daughter Teresa (Brian) Leonard of Carterville; step-son Lyle (Becky) Payne of Coello; one sister Sandra (Joe) Mucinski of Florida; Grandchildren Alexis DeLaval, Kassie Jo DeLaval, Kaitlin Staley, Austin Vandekerkhove, Christopher (Jennifer) Anderson-Payne, Madison (Dylan) Tucker, Jamie Leonard and Stefanie Leonard, Connie Presley and Taylor Majors; Great Grandchildren Levi M. Grob, Everleigh G. Jackson Emilia N. Vandekerkhove, Kreyd M. and Elizabeth A; Nieces and Nephews Trudi DeLaval-House, JoAnne (John) Magner and Jason (Danille) Mucinski and also survived by several other nieces and nephews and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of 33 years, Jenevie Lucille Davis-DeLaval, Grandson Levi DeLaval, two brothers Joseph DeLaval and Leon DeLaval Jr. and one nephew Danny DeLaval. Edgar was retired from Old Ben Coal and Zeigler Coal Company in June of 1996, he was also a retired Volunteer Christopher Fireman. He served in the United States Army and is a 33-year plus member of the America Legion Post 0528. His wishes were to be cremated with a private graveside burial at a later date at the Mulkeytown Cemetery.

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Virginia Maxine Giacomo, 90, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Tuesday June 27, 2023 at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin, IL.

She was born on May 16, 1933 in Mulkeytown, IL to Oliver Evan and Mary Louise (Campbell) Rogers. She married Earl Giacomo on August 18, 1951 and he preceded her in death on January 12, 2020.

She is survived by her daughter Ella (Chuck) Culver of Christopher; son Robert “Bob” (Mary) Giacomo of Pinckneyville; grandchildren Joshua (Beth) Giacomo, Sarah Shasteen, Laura (Mike) Dreas, Joseph (Kait) Giacomo, Jordan (Alyssa) Culver, Ashton Culver; great grandchildren Logan Shasteen, George Dreas, Hazel Marie Dreas, Aubrey Culver, Ethan Culver and Thomas Giacomo; two sisters Connie (Fred) Sample of Valier and Wanda McReaken of Coello and one brother Richard Rogers of Dallas, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one granddaughter Megan Culver; one great granddaughter Anna Jean Giacomo, one sister Betty Moschino and one brother Robert Rogers.

Funeral Mass will be on Saturday July 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the St Andrew Catholic Church in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday July 1, 2023 from 9:00 AM until the time of the Mass at 11:00 AM at the Church. Burial will be at St Andrew Catholic Cemetery in Christopher.

In lieu of flowers donations can be given to the St Andrew Chapel Fund or to Residential Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the Church .

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Mary Ann Townzen-Wall, 83, of Christopher, passed away on Sunday June 25, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

She was born on March 11, 1940 in Coello, IL to Dave and Jeanette (Docherty) Orr.

She is survived by her step-children Michael (Jaymie) Townzen of Peoria, IL, Jeremy (Christina) Townzen of Missouri, Patrick (Lindsey) Townzen of Marion, IL and Christopher (Crystal) Townzen of Indiana, nieces and nephews Michael (Judy) McClendon of Missouri, Sharon King of Benton, Gary (Sally) Ceasar of Christopher, Phillip (Sonja) Ceasar of Buckner, Danny Ceasar of Christopher and Cyrilene Hicks of Christopher.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband Michael Townzen and two sisters Grace Howerton and Irene Ceasar.

Mary Ann’s wish was for her body to be donated to the SIU School of Medicine.

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Eugenia Darlene “Dar” Kollra, age 70, of Benton, Illinois and formerly of Tuscon, Arizona; passed away at 9:09 a.m. CST, Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the St. Mary’s Hospital of Tuscon, Arizona.

Dar’s wishes are to be cremated. A graveside Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.

Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, Illinois.

She was born in Newnen, Georgia, on August 30, 1952; the daughter of Roy Milam and Charlotte (Guinn) Milam. She was married to Mark Kollra; and he preceded her in death.

Dar was a retired Canteen Supervisor with the VA Hospital in Tuscon.

She enjoyed playing cards, watching Investigation and Discovery Television (IDTV), visiting and spending time with family and friends, and especially enjoyed spending time and spoiling her grandchildren.

Surviving are two daughters: Denise Chaffin-Ford and wife Wanda of Benton, IL, Debbie Jean Gibbs and husband Ken of Galatia, IL; a son Rondal Lee Ford of Marion, IL; four grandchildren: Kelsey Clark, Kaitlyn Ford, Destin Ford, Aiden Ford; three great-granddaughters: Americus Clark, Skyler Clark, Kynzley Ford; a sister Holly Andrus of Florida; several brothers; close friends: Sandy, Ed, Rebel, Kim; and he fur baby Namey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Mark Kollra, a son Jeffrey Wayne Ford (Nov. 19, 2021) and twin sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lady’s Auxiliary of the Benton American Legion and VFW.

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Victor H. Sauerhage, Jr., 62, of St. Louis, MO passed away after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday afternoon June 14, 2023 in Mercy West Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was born in DuQuoin, IL on April 24, 1961 the son of Vic Sauerhage, Sr. & Barbara Sue (Moore) Sauerhage.
When he was young Victor was a coach at Sloan Gymnastics and he loved that, he also traveled to several meets as a judge. Mr. Sauerhage worked in Retail Sales.
Victor is survived by his:

Mother: Barbara Sauerhage of Benton
Sister: Lynda Depue & husband George of Taylorville
Brother: Harry Lee Sauerhage & wife Lisa of Benton
Lifelong partner: John Parker, Sr. of St. Louis, MO
2 Children:
Onae Parker of Alton
John Parker, Jr. of St. Louis, MO
3 Grandchildren: Kadyn, Royce & Raegyn (his little Lucy Mae)
Very special Cousin: Janaira Wagoner
Special Uncle & Aunt: Wilma Wagoner & husband Bud
Nieces & Nephews:
Toni & Tod Morgan and their children Tad & Heather
Tyler & wife Kirsten Malkovich
Ryan & wife Brandi Sauerhage and their children-Brantlee & Hadley
Ryan & wife Rachel Fraulini and their children-Easton & Paisley
Whitney Sauerhage & Mark Kovach
Nic & wife Sam Depue and their children-Leah, Noah, Luc & Madeline
His very special furry babies: Jody & Max
Several very special Cousins, Aunts & Uncles
Special lifetime friend: Bradley Willard aka “Little Willie”

Mr. Sauerhage was preceded in death by his Father-Vic Sauerhage, Sr., Great-Niece: Adalynn Depue and Grandparents-Willie & Minnie Moore and Raymond & Bertha Sauerhage.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 17th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Joe Zbinden officiating. Visitation will be after 9:00 A.M. on Saturday at the funeral home. A meal will be served immediately following the service at the Steel City Baptist Church.
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Ian David Fee, age 40, of Benton, passed away Sunday evening June 11, 2023, from injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident.

Ian was born on November 27, 1982, in Manchester, KY, the son of Roscoe Fee and Rhonda Marshall.

He was employed as a safety inspector with Sierra Bravo Contractors of Sesser.

Ian was a graduate of SIU-Carbondale with a bachelor’s degree in Work Force Education and Development.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and snow skiing. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his daughter.

Surviving is his daughter Darby Laine Fee of Benton, IL; father Roscoe Fee of Benton, IL; his mother Rhonda Marshall of Marion, IL; two sisters: Andrea Fee and wife Paige of Austin, TX, Macy Fee of Benton, IL; his grandmother Bonnie Marshall of Benton, IL; many friends and acquaintances.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Kent Marshall; and paternal grandparents Arlee and Daisy Fee.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Karl Barnfield officiating.

Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Leffler Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions In Memory of Ian, may be made to his daughter Darby, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Mrs. Peggy Ann Severin, age 76, of West Frankfort; went home to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven at 5:47 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2023.

Peggy’s wishes are to be cremated.

Private family Celebration of Life Services will be held at a future date.

Peggy was born on September 13, 1946, in West Frankfort, IL, the daughter of Aud Edwards and Bonnie (Odle) Edwards. She was adopted and raised by Walter and Louise Fleming of West Frankfort. She would marry Dale Russell Severin on October 28, 1962; and together they shared 60 years of marriage.

She along with her husband was the owner/operator of Severin Garden Center of West Frankfort.

Peggy was a member of Faith Assembly Fellowship of West Frankfort, where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School to pre-K children. She was exceptionally talented as a Sunday School Teacher.

Peggy had a passion for Missions. She and Dale would spend many Christmas Days aiding and assisting children in Jamaica. She was very compassionate to help and see to the needs of others.

She enjoyed and loved cats, especially her cat Milo.

Surviving is her loving husband of 60 years, Dale Severin of West Frankfort, IL; a son Steven Severin of West Frankfort, IL; three grandsons: Cory Severin of West Frankfort, IL, Adam Severin of Marion, IL, and Jacob Severin of West Frankfort, IL.

She was preceded in death by her birth parents, adopted parents, a son Shawn Severin, and a sister Janice Spain.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions In Memory of Peggy, may be made to Dale Severin to be designated for Missions. Please mail donations to Dale Severin, 717 North Gardner Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896.

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Cremation arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.