Marlene Mary Ort, 80, of Sesser, passed away on Thursday June 15, 2017 at her home.

She was born on July 6, 1936 in Cincinnati, OH to Ralph and Martha (Yauch) Roether.

Survivors include her children Michael Ort of North Carolina, Pamela and Armondo Camarillo of Sesser, Terri Quillman of Mt Vernon, Rosemary and Terry Willis of Sesser, George and Maria Ort of Sesser, Cheryl Ort of Sesser, and Beverly and Michael Wefels of Benton; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; five brothers and sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son David Ort.

Visitation will be on Monday June 19, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Marsha A. (Smith) Stock, 67, of Benton passed away Tuesday morning, June 6, 2017 at her home. She was born in Christopher, IL on July 9, 1949, the daughter of Edward & Tressa (Garavaglia) Smith.

Marsha married David M. Stock on November 24, 1973 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benton.

She was a caring, loving person who held her family together. She was very active in St. Joseph Church. Marsha was proud of her work as a nurse anesthetist, and loved being with her co-workers. She enjoyed her retirement by spending time with her family. Especially her grandson Henry and her cocker spaniels.

Mrs. Stock is survived by her husband David M. Stock of Benton, her three children;   Erin Elizabeth Stock of Herrin,   Adam Todd Stock of Benton, and  Ryan Timothy Stock and wife Heather of Marion; and grandson, Henry Alexander.

Mrs. Stock was preceded in death by her Parents.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 9th at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benton with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation begins at 9:00 A.M. Friday at the Church, Mass to follow.

The Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements. For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Carl Andrews, age 83, of Benton, passed away at Herrin Hospital on Saturday, May 27th, 2017 

Carl, a Baptist by faith, was born in Benton on November 8, 1933, the son of the late Leo and Rose Andrews.

He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Jennifer Andrews of Eldorado; two grandsons and their wives, Aaron and Natalie Andrews of Haubstadt, In. and Jonny and Katie Andrews of Newburgh, In; two great-grandsons, Kayden Cole (Aaron & Natalie), Porter Thomas (Jonny & Katie) and one great-granddaughter Kylee Jo (Aaron & Natalie) and brother-in-law, Herbert Burrell of St. Louis and Sister-in-law, Dixie Andrews of Benton.

Carl spent 43 years managing the F.S. grain elevator in Benton, first for Franklin Grain & Supply and then in the later years for Twin County Service Company.  Besides his work at the elevator he, along with his brother Henry and son Dennis, had a small farming operation south of Benton.  After winding down the farming operation in 2002 he found a new passion in competitive shooting and could be found as often as possible at the Rend Lake Shooting Complex shooting trap, skeet or his favorite sporting clays.

He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by his wife Betty and brother Henry Andrews.

Visitation is from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home on Friday, June 9th with a memorial service conducted by Robert Jilek immediately following.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to The Southern Illinois Youth Sport Shooting Association (SIYSSA) C/O Larry Chinski, 2006 N Woods Place, Mt. Vernon, IL. 62864.  SIYSSA is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting Trapshooting and other shooting activities for the youth of Southern Illinois.

For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Sharon Louise Lund, 74, of Herrin IL, passed away on Sunday June 4, 2017 at the Herrin Hospital.

She was born on June 18, 1942 in Christopher to Dewey and Geraldine (Hart) Kramer.

She is survived by two granddaughters Ashley Walker and Sidney Walker both of Marion; one sister Vickie McDonald of West Frankfort; two nephews Guy Peters and Greg Peters both of West Frankfort.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Raymond Keith Walker, one granddaughter Jackie Walker, and two brothers Paul “Butch” Kramer and Richard Kramer.

Visitation will be on Friday June 9, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. 

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DALE R. MARSHALL, 67, of Mt. Vernon IL,  passed away Sunday, June 04, 2017 at White Oak Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon.

He was born in Ewing, IL on Nov. 10, 1949, the son of Howard & Patty Sue (Batts) Marshall.

He married Candace A. (Switzer) in Benton, IL on Oct. 15, 1977.

He had formerly worked as a CNA and a Private setter. Dale was employed at IGA in Benton for 15 years. He was a member of the Logan Street Baptist Church, and an Associate member of the First United Methodist Church.

Mr. Marshall is survived by his wife, Candace A. Marshall of Mt. Vernon; brother Billy Marshall and wife Ginger of Ewing; two nephews, Loren D. Marshall and Kevin A. Marshall; great nephew Matthew; three great nieces; Katie, Deanna, and Samantha; and sister in law Nancy Harper and husband Curtis of Benton, KY.

Mr. Marshall was preceded in death by his Parents, by a Sister-in-law: Jean Marshall, and by a Great Nephew: Ryan Lee Russell.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 7 at Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with Rev. Roger Marshall officiating. Burial will be in Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Theron E. “Eddie” Arnold, age 69, of Benton, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his home.

Eddie was born on July 27, 1947 in Van Nuys, CA, the son of Theron Eugene Arnold and Helen (Culbertson) Arnold. He married the former Bobbi Marie Little on July 20, 1964 and she survives.

Mr. Arnold was a service manager/pest control technician having worked with Terminix and Tabor Pest Control both of Benton.

He was a member of the Whittington Church. He enjoyed fishing and doing yard work.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Bobbi Marie Arnold of Benton; a daughter Neva Zinzilieta and husband Scott of Benton; a son Robert Edward Arnold and wife Marissa of U.S. Military based in South Korea; four grandchildren: David Zinzilieta, Bethany Zinzilieta, Marie Arnold and Marjorie Arnold; a great-granddaughter Gracie Hakes; three brothers: Larry Arnold and wife Lois of Evansville, IN, Martin Arnold and wife Carol of Sumner, IL, Timothy Arnold and wife Marlene of KY; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Whittington Church with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, East of Marion, IL.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Whittington Church.  Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

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

Nellie Lodene Todd, 89, of Thompsonville, IL, passed away on  June 2, 2017, at her home that she lived in since birth.
  
Lodene was born December 14th, 1927, in Thompsonville Rural Route 3 to Lem and Nellie (Wall) Launius. She married Ennis Lee Todd on March 17, 1951.  He preceded her in death on October, 17, 2000. 

She is survived by two son’s who loved her dearly, Darrel L. Launius and wife Nancy of Benton,IL, and Glennis “Glen” Todd of Belleville, IL. She is also survived by three grandchildren that she loved with all her heart, grandson, John D. Launius of Sesser and granddaughters, Christie L. Launius from Oshkosh, WI, and Amy R. Reith of Crestwood, MO; five great grandchildren Preston, Chole, Pearson, Willa, Porter, and several nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers, Lowell Rich and Wayne Launius; her five sisters, Glenna Bradon, Alta Sands, Carmen Farmer, Jewell Smothers, Gustava “Gussie” Heiple. 

She was a member of the Antioch United Methodist of West Frankfort. Her love was cooking for her family baking pies of every flavor. For sixty-two years she shared a birthday with her son, Glennis. 

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

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St. Benton, IL.
   
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis D. Price officiating.

Burial will follow services at Masonic and Odd Fellows cemetery in Benton, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. 

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