Mary Ann Page, 82, of Benton passed away Saturday afternoon Sept. 14, 2019 in Mt. Vernon.
She was born in McLeansboro, IL on Dec. 28, 1936, the daughter of Arthur & Ruby (Craddock) Taylor.

She married Larry D. Page at the Nazarene Church in Benton on Aug. 10, 1957, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 2015.

Mrs. Page was a 50 year plus member of the Whittington Church. She served as Head Cook at Benton Grade School for several years, and retired from that position.
Mrs. Page is survived by her children Julie and Bill Sentel of Macedonia, Scott and Lisa Page of Benton, Jill and Pat Sanders of Benton and Jennifer Page of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren Marcie and Adam Clark of Macedonia, Sarah and Donnie Millenbine of Dahlgren, Alison and Jason Woodrow of Springerton, Heather and Ryan Stock of Marion, Ashley Page of St. Charles, MO and Carston Sanders of Benton; great-grand-children
Calynn, Morgan and Camryn Clark, Mallorie and Trevor Millenbine, Grace, Annabell, Caroline, John and Elizabeth Woodrow, Connor Dutton and Henry Stock.

Mrs. Page was preceded in death by her parents, husband, by two brothers, Robert Lee “Bobby” Taylor and Arthur Dean “Arch” Taylor, and by two sisters, Ida Frances and Roberta Jean.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Mark Minor and the Rev. Greg Shelton officiating. Burial will be in the Elder S.M. Williams Cemetery-Ewing. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mrs. Page’s memory may be made to the Whittington Church or to SSM Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home at any time.

For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Roy Orland Manasco, 70, of Marion formerly of Christopher passed away on September 12, 2019.
He was born on August 31, 1949 in Coello, IL to Melvin and Eva Jesse (Gandy) Manasco. He married Donna (Shaffer) Manasco on May 20, 2006 and she survives of Marion.

He is also survived by his children, several grandchildren, and one brother Lawrence Manasco of Chicago, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers Thomas Manasco, James Manasco and Melvin “Pete” Manasco.
He was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.
Funeral services will be on Monday September 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Ralph Brandon officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Zeigler Cemetery.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

She’s Home! Janet A. Loeh, 79, of Royalton, passed away on September 10, 2019, at 5:50 p.m., surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

She was a faithful servant of the Lord, a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend.

We don’t mourn like most, for we know she is with the “King of Kings” and “Lord of Lords”.

Janet was born on December 20, 1939, in Royalton, IL., to her parents, Noah Alonzo and Martha (Boyles) King, and they have preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her son Robert Loeh.

Those to follow will be her three children, Vicki Restivo and husband Rocky, Jana Fann and husband Bryan, and Jody Loeh. Her niece, Darla Brewer and daughter Joli; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

We will not have a funeral service but will celebrate her life on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., at the Royalton First Baptist Church, 709 West 3rd Street, Royalton, IL.

If you would like to honor her memory, please send donations to Agape High School, 5208 Meadowland Parkway, Suite A, Marion, IL. 62959, which was her mission to see children receive Christian education.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

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

Mary Kretz, 90, passed away Tuesday Sept 10 peacefully at Lavender Ridge in Mt. Vernon. She and her husband are together again.

Mary was born on April 11, 1929 in Valier, Illinois the daughter of John and Barbara (Bede) Chizmadia. She married Roy Peter Kretz on May 24, 1958 who preceded her in death on September 12, 2014.

Survivors include her children, Roy John Kretz of Mt. Vernon, Robert (Lisa) Kretz of Bluford, Catherine Kretz of Bloomington, and Cindy Kretz (Dave Stark) of Mulkeytown; grandchildren, Roy John Kretz Jr., Shannon Kretz, Kali Boaz, Charles Boaz and Todd Boaz; and 2 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband three brothers John Chizmadia, Andy Chizmadia and Bert Chizmadia and one sister Ann (Chizmadia) Tury.

Mary was a homemaker and her enjoyment came from spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and the Altar Society in Christopher.

Visitation will be on Friday Sept 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and on Saturday Sept. 14 from 8:00 Am until 9:45 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Services will be at 10:00 am on Sept 14 at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Burial will be at St Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Christopher

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Mary was loved by her friends and family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the compassionate care provided to Mary at Lavender Ridge Memory Care and through SSM Hospice.

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

Darrell Dean Kimmel. 73, of Sesser, passed away on September 8, 2019 at his home.

He was born on January 8, 1946 in Shelbyville, IL to Kenneth and Guyula (Cutler) Kimmel. He married Irma (Vandekerkove) Kimmel on November 16, 1986 and she survives of Sesser.

He is also survived by his children Deana (Steve) Howell of Vail, Arizona, Lindsay (Jody) Davis of Lakewood, IL, and Brandon Kimmel of Tucson, AZ; step-children Fay (Lester) Cash of Mulkeytown and Crystal Douglas of Sesser; grandchildren Weston Kimmel, Whitney Kimmel, Elijah Peterson, Leela Howell, Lilly Howell and Bailey Howell; step-grandchildren Matthew Douglas, Walter Douglas, Ashley (Christian) Lewis, Amanda Clark and Chad Cash; great grandchildren Kenny Douglas, Makynzie Douglas, Levi Clark and Emmali Clark; brothers and sisters Terry (Mary) Kimmel of Pana, IL, Pam Kimmel of Mt Vernon, Sandra (Barry) Marquis of Fredericktown, MO; step brothers and sisters Bob (Lynn) Jones of Whittington, Larry Jones of Wayne City, IL, Bill (Carolyn) Jones of Mt Vernon, Sharon Dickey of Casa Grande, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father and step-father Lee Jones and one step-brother Donald Jones.

He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He retired from the Rend lake Water Plant, where he worked as an electrician.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Mark Minor officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday September 14, 2019 from 11:00 AM until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Whittington Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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