Richard E. “Mac” McFadden, 69, of Benton IL, passed away at 1:26 a.m., on Monday, March 20, 2017, at the Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, MO

He was born on September 3, 1947, to Lester and Ruby (Lyday) McFadden in Herrin, IL. He was a 1965 graduate of Benton Consolidated High School and  then graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  Richard served in the United States Army National Guard.

Richard worked as a Plumber and Pipefitter.  He was the owner of McFadden Plumbing.   Richard retired from the State of Illinois as a Plumbing Inspector.

He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, the Elks, Plumber & Pipefitters Union, the Democratic Party, and served on the School Board for the Marion and Benton High School.

Richard is survived by his two daughters, Amber Tieffel and husband Jason of Benton, IL, Jennifer Brooke Holderfield and Husband Lonnie of Marion, IL; a sister, Sue Dirks and husband Ken of Benton, IL; two nieces, Robin Frailey and husband Hugh of Benton, IL and Kelly Bain and husband Greg of Benton, IL; a granddaughter, Peyton Tieffel of Benton, IL; a grandson, Mason Tieffel of Benton, IL; his loving pet dog, Sadie; and two family friends, Mary Jane Kimmel and Lyn Higgins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Ruby McFadden; wife, Kathy McFadden; maternal grandfather, Harley Britton; maternal grandmother, Blanche Britton; paternal grandfather, Vincent McFadden; paternal grandmother, Molly McFadden; and a brother-in-law, Clyde Hefner.

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

Funeral services will be held on Friday March 24, at 11:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home, with Pastor Sammy Simmons and Eddie Paul Davis officiating, with the eulogy given by Jim Muir.

Burial will take place in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL., with military rites by the Benton American Legion Post 280, VFW Post 2671 and the National Guard Honors Team.

Memorials may be made in Richard’s honor to the American Cancer Society.

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

Mary Helen Holman, 73, of Ewing, IL, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.

She was born in Anna, IL, on July 31, 1943, the daughter of Van and Lodema (Eddleman) McCommons.

Mary married Stanley K. Holman on December 22, 1962, and he preceded her in death on October 28, 2003.

Mary was a school bus driver for Ewing-Northern Grade School for more than 37 years.

She attended Potter’s Way Church, in Frisco.

Mary is survived by three children, David Holman and wife Rhonda, of Ewing, Sally McClenahan and husband Chris, of Rosiclare, IL and Michael Holman and wife Jacqueline, of Ewing; five grandchildren, Curtis Lane, Desiree Moulton, Olivia Holman, Lucas Holman and Carly Holman; five great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Jessie, Brylee, Galus and Zarla; one sister Judy Dixon and husband Bill, of Benton; two brothers George McCommons, of Dongola, IL and Wesley McCommons and wife Lois, of Olathe, KS; sister-in-law Salinda McCommons, of Benton and brother-in-law Louie Neve, of Macomb, IL.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Steve McCommons, a sister Vanita Neve and a sister-in-law Marcella McCommons.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Potter’s Way Church, 17162 Frisco Road, Ewing, IL. A memorial service will be held at the church at 7 p.m. with Pastor Roger Webb officiating.

For those who wish memorial contributions can be made to Potter’s Way Church Children’s Fund.

The Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dimple Odell Harland, 90 of Coello IL, passed away on March 13, 2017 at 5:04 PM at Helia Healthcare in Benton.

Dimple was born on October 21, 1926 in Coello, to John and Effie (Allen) Bean.  She married Fred Harland and he preceded her in death on January 22, 1994.

Survivors include her two sons Dennis Harland of Coello, and John Harland of Murphysboro, 2 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Robin Horton.

She was a homemaker and loved to bowl.

Graveside service will be on Friday March 17, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Harrison cemetery in Buckner with Brother Mark Miller officiating.

The family requests no flowers.  Donations can be made to the Arthritis Foundation and envelopes will be available at the cemetery.

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

Kay Sammons, 100, of Valier IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 8, 2017 at 11:50 PM at Parkway Manor in Marion.

Jerry Leon Pierce, 67, of Benton IL, passed away at 8:13 p.m., on Wednesday,  March 8, 2017, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL.

He was born on November 19, 1949, to Arthur and Juanita (Fasig) Pierce in Christopher, IL.  Jerry retired as a Coal Miner for Old Ben 21 & 24 mines.

Jerry loved listening to music and would play music for the residents of Helia Healthcare of Benton where he was a resident. He also loved his pet dog Tom.

Jerry is survived by his three sisters, Maryln (Bill) Lamb of Thompsonville, IL, Doris Timmons of Edgemont, SD and  Jeanne (Bob) Grott of Tamaroa, IL; two nephews, Brent (Karen) White and Roger (Cindy) Lamb and three nieces, Monica Crawford, Tonya Schorfheide and Jennifer Grott-Hagston and many great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Juanita Pierce.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017, from  11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017,  at 2:00 p.m. at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with the Reverend Eddie Paul Davis, officiating. Burial will follow the services in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser, IL.

Memorial may be made to Helia Healthcare of Benton and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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