Steven L. Workman, 72, of Benton, passed away at 6:28 a.m., on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 27, 1952, to Nelson E. and Anna Joyce (Casteen) Workman in Beardstown, IL. Steven worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a Signal Maintainer.

Steven was a graduate of Brown County High School, class of 1970. He graduated from SIUE with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Archaeology. He attended railroad signal school and retired after a long career with BNSF.

Steven was a lifelong rockhound and an avid collector of gems, minerals, and artifacts. He was a member of the Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, serving as president for several years. He volunteered and helped to organize local Gem and Mineral Shows and was a seen as a valuable member of his community. He was an animal lover and advocate and was a long-time member of the Audubon Society and the World Wildlife Foundation. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Benton.

Steven loved music and it always played a huge part in his life. He shared his passion and joy for music with his family and friends and enjoyed singing, dancing, and going to concerts. He played guitar and listened to a huge array of different genres – from classic rock to classical music and everything in between. Some of his favorites were The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan.

Steven was a huge history buff who loved to learn and was always ready to discuss his latest book and offer recommendations for your next read. On weekends you would usually find him out rock hunting, working in his garden, or enjoying a good sports game. He was a fan of St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, St. Louis Blues Hockey, and the Chicago Bears Football teams.

Steven is survived by his loving daughters, Virginia (Nathan) LeeAnn West and Melissa Rose Workman; his former wife, Stacia Ann Workman, the mother of Virginia, Melissa, George, and Jeffery; his brother, John (Denise) Workman and his nephews Joe and Sam Workman; his sister, Janice K. Langford, his niece Becky McWilliams, his nephew Eric Aden, and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Anna Joyce (Casteen) Workman, his sons, George Thomas Workman and Jeffery David Workman, and his brother, Nelson E. Workman, Jr.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Pastor Jessie Hinds, officiating.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com

Mary Lou Clark, 92, of Ewing passed away Tuesday afternoon June 10, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Ina, IL on November 12, 1932 the daughter of Theodore & Mary Louise (Leonard) Beaty.

She married John Arthur Clark, Jr. on December 23, 1948 and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2008.

Mrs. Clark was a member of Hazel Dell Free Will Baptist Church and attended the Whittington Church. She worked as a cook until she was 80 years old and had to retire because of a light stroke.
Mrs. Clark is survived by her:
4 Children:
Teresa Flack & husband Frank of Hamilton, Ohio
Shela Page of Ewing
Sherry Webb of Ewing
Scott Clark & wife Lisa of Camden, Arkansas

Grandchildren:
Patty & Mark Lowrance
Chris & Patty Flack
Stephanie Webb Smith
Larry & Melanie Webb
Heather & Alex Elk
Jeffrey & Adena Clark
16 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Grandchild

Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 2 Sons-Terry Clark & John Kevin Clark, 3 Brothers-Lester, George & Bill and 5 Sisters-Doris Jean Carroll, Linda Beaty, Lois Mae Beaty, Katie Johnson & Shirley WIlson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 12th at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be after 12:00 Noon on Thursday at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.johnstonfuneralhome.com

Linda J Eller Lewis Kman, of Sesser, IL, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on June 6, 2025, at 9:17 PM in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, IL., surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 14, 1943, to the late Harry R and Hazel E Eller, in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

On October 20, 1965, she married Eddie B Lewis of Sesser. They had 4 children and raised them on their farm, located just east of Sesser, Illinois. They instilled strong family values and roots, creating a very close-knit family, who remains very close to this day. After 32 years of marriage, Eddie preceded her in death on March 31, 1997. Linda lived on and worked the farm she and Eddie built together for over 60 years. She loved the farm and all the memories attached to it. She vowed she would not leave that farm until her death, and she kept that vow.

She married Ronald Kman of Carlyle, IL on December 3, 2003. She and Ron enjoyed making crafts together and taking them to flea markets to sell. Ron preceded her in death on March 18, 2024.

To know Linda was to love her. She enjoyed her farm, gardening, shopping, sewing, crafts, 50’s music, and playing Bingo. Many of her bingo friends still carry the bingo bags she has made over the years. She never met a stranger and would strike up a conversation with almost anyone she saw. Often, you would find her handing out her hand-made keychains, crosses, bag holders, and other items she had made, to acquaintances and sometimes, even strangers. She wouldn’t take any money for them but would say the payment for the item was a “hug and a smile.” She always got the hug and the smile, and even a little conversation which always made her happy. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved watching basketball and other sports events on television.

Linda was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sesser, having accepted Christ as her Savior more than fifty years ago.

She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her four children: Rhonda R (Lindsey) Aldridge of Okeechobee, FL, Johnnie R Lewis of St. Petersburg, FL, Nancy A (William) Brown of Sesser, IL, and Teresa D (Derrick) Raney of Swansea, IL.

She also leaves behind six grandchildren, Adam W (Amy) Cash of Volo, IL, Ellis M (Abbie) Aldridge of Rancho Cordova, CA, Rebecca L Brown and Sandy Mae Brown of Virginia, Jared A Raney and Jordan M Raney of Swansea, IL. She also leaves behind one great grandson, Jackson W Cash of Volo, IL.

Additional survivors include several nieces, nephews, friends, and a dear family friend, Father Oliver Nwachukwu of Dubois, IL.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands Eddie and Ron, her sisters and brother in-laws, June (Jack) Sullivan, Esther (Larry) Leffler, Iris (Eddie LaFave), her brothers, Floyd (Betty) Eller, Charles (Earlene) Eller, Marvin Eller, and infant brothers Harry, Dickey, and Bobby. Additionally, she was preceded in death by her Father in-law and her Mother in-law John and Edith Lewis, her sister in-laws and brother in-laws, Florine Lewis, Erma (Jesse) Simmons, Maxine (Lindell) Conner, Margaret (Bob) Purdy, Leota Curry-Guthrie (Lowell Curry & Charlie Guthrie) and Eva Lewis. She was also preceded in death by a son in-law, Dwayne B (Lewis) Tillman, JR., and a great nephew, Michael Burja.

Visitation for Linda will be on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, located at 102 West Callie Street, in Sesser Il. The funeral service will commence at 11:00 AM, in the Funeral Home Chapel, immediately following the visitation. The Burial Service will take place at Horse Prairie Baptist Church Cemetery in Sesser, IL, immediately following the funeral service. There will be a pot-luck reception following the burial service.

Georgian M. Jasinski-Sinn, 81, of Energy, passed away at 4:43 a.m., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Helia Healthcare in Energy, IL.

She was born on July 20, 1943, to Matthew and Marie (Misztas) Jasinski in Chicago, IL. Georgian worked as a office manager for Leynold, Inc.

Georgian is survived by her brother, Clyde (Virginia) Jasinski; her nieces and nephews, Barbara (Lawrence) Naas, Robert Wilkins, Patrick (Linda) Wilkins, Donald (Dawn) Wilkins, Earl (Robin) Kanady, Dawn Ventura, Lisa Stanley and David Jasinski; and many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Marie Jasinski, her daughter, Kimberly Maziarz, her brother, Richard Jasinski and her sister, Charlotte Wilkins-Kanady.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 506 West Main Street in Benton, IL.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St Joseph Catholic Church with Father Urban Osuji, officiating.

Following the funeral Mass, burial will take place in the Mulkeytown Cemetery.

Memorial may be made to St. Francis Animal Shelter in Murphysboro, Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Laurence Leo Bailey, 75, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on May 23, 2025.

He was born on November 26, 1949 in Mt Vernon to Ralph and Bernadine Alma (Rash) Bailey.

He is survived by his significant other of 50 years Cynthia Wesemann; children Tammy Finke and Lonny Bailey, daughter-in-law Pamela Bailey; grandchildren Amber, Ariel, Jeremy, Daniel, Larissa, Rodney, Lonny Jr. and Jeffrey and 13 great grandchildren and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Gailon Bailey and one great granddaughter Nellie Bailey.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

William David Basenberg, 59, of Zeigler, passed away on May 17, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was born on December 9, 1965 in Chicago, IL to William and Carolyn (Trusell) Basenberg.

He is survived by his children LaShonda Basenberg, William David Basenberg and William Boone Basenberg; three grandchildren Trevor Basenberg, Landon Orr and Riley Basenberg and two brothers Billy Basenberg and Ronald (Kathy) Basenberg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Heather Basenberg and one brother Donald Basenberg.

Graveside services will be on Thursday June 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Mulkeytown Cemetery with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Bonnie Ruth Cottrell, 85, of Thompsonville, passed away at 8:56 p.m., on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, IL, surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 12, 1939, to William and Mary (Moore) Abbott in Logan, IL. Bonnie married Douglas Cottrell and her preceded her in death.

She was a member of Logan Church of God in Logan, IL.

Bonnie was a loving mom, grandma and great-grandma. She enjoyed baking, sewing, crocheting, watching hummingbirds and watching old western shows. She especially loved spending time with her family.

Bonnie is survived by her two sons, Shawn Cottrell and Doug Cottrell; grandchildren, Felicia Cottrell, Kristin Cottrell, Alec Cottrell, Amelia Cottrell and Sophia Cottrell; and three great-grandchildren, Tinslee Lenard, Tailynn Lenard and Stella Rodriguez.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Abbott, her husband, Douglas Cottrell, her daughter, Debbie Johnson and nine brothers and sisters.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.

Per Bonnie’s wishes, cremation will take place.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Beverly Ann Moskop, 77, of Benton, passed away on June 3, 2025 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, IL.

She was born on July 30, 1947 to Gilbert and Julie (Herman) Williams at Granite City, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Russell Moskop.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Monday, June 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home, with Father Urban Osuji officiating.

A Private Burial will take place in the Calvary Cemetery, Edwardsville, IL.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Benton, IL.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Linda Ann Holland, age 54, of Elkville, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the St. Louis University Hospital.

Linda was born on January 10, 1971, in Franklin County, Illinois.

She married John Edward Holland on June 10, 2010, and together they shared 14 years and 9 months in marriage.

She formerly worked as a laborer in a factory; and formerly worked as a home health assistant with Addus Healthcare.

Linda enjoyed the outdoors. She loved fishing and cookouts, watching movies, and loved animals. She especially loved horses and dolphins. She loved taking car rides with her husband, spending time with her family, and looking forward to her weekly coffee time with Sheila. Her family said she also enjoyed talking with family and friends daily on her phone.

Surviving is her loving husband John Holland of Elkville, IL; her children: David Ray Endicott (Michelle Mollett) of Fenton, MO, Herman Alvin Schanda of Olney, IL, Paula Marie Schanda of Clay City, IL, Christine McVay of Royalton, IL; her five month old grandson Alex Ray Endicott; and two sisters: Stephanie Faith Smith of Herrin, IL, and Sheila Wininger (Travis Bush) of West Frankfort, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents and adopted parents, and a brother Bill Martin.

Her wishes are to be cremated.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the First Christian Church, 105 South Main Street, Royalton, Illinois 62983, with Rev. Larry Hallman officiating. Visitation will be from 11;00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church of Royalton.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the arrangements.

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