Benton, IL — Shirley Sue McClarin, age 74, of Benton, passed away at 2:22 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the SSM Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton with Rev. Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Ms. McClarin was born on April 29, 1941 in Benton, the daughter of Charles Elkins and Ruby (Kirk) Elkins.

Shirley was a door greeter at Wal-Mart in West City. Earlier in her working career, she was employed as a housekeeper at the Franklin Hospital.

She enjoyed working, watching television, her cat, and spending time with her family.

Shirley is survived by her daughter Marcia and husband Art Gostowski of Benton; a granddaughter Janet and husband Matt Dunn of Melbourne, FL; four great-grandchildren: Xavier, Alex, Marcus, and Max.

Ms. McClarin was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Shirley’s family would like to say “Thank You” to the staff at Helia Healthcare for their care and compassion during Shirley’s illness, and a special “Thank You” to Edie.

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

Chlora Corgnati, 85, of Christopher, IL, passed away March 29, 2016 at Eldorado Rehab & Healthcare, in Eldorado, IL.

Chlora was born on December 15, 1930 to Benjamin Bright and Rosa (Whitworth) Bright.

She was married to Tony Corgnati and he preceded her in death on March 19, 1992.

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

Chlora wishes were to be cremated with no services, her ashes will be interred in the San Carlos Catholic Cemetery in Herrin IL

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling the arrangements.

For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Timothy L. “Yo Sam” Jones, 43, Christopher, IL, passed away March 29, 2016 at Franklin Hospital Emergency Room, in Benton, IL.

Mr. Jones was born May 25, 1972, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of Thomas L. Jones and Cheryl Daggs. His father preceded him in death.

He was a truck driver.

He is survived by his children, Stephanie Conner and fiance Cody Cluck, of Florida, Jennifer and Tyler Ham of Florida; his step-father, Larry Colp, of Christopher, IL; grandchildren Selena Cluck and Ayden Ham. He is also survived by several aunts, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, uncles, aunts and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, in Sesser, IL with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery, in Sesser, IL.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

 

Gail Ivan Furlow, 69, of Buckner, IL passed away on  March 27, 2016, at his residence.

He was born on April 13, 1946, to Perry and Zelma (Holman) Furlow. Gail was a member of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War.

Gail is survived by his loving daughter, Crystal Gail Van Ausdoll and husband Tim of Vienna, IL; three grandchildren, Emily Hudson and husband Jacob, Collin Van Ausdoll and Grace Van Ausdoll; ; three sisters, Connie Lambert, Brenda Kovach and Marylin Kindler.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Zelma Furlow and one brother, Virgil Furlow.

 Visitation will be held Thursday, March 31, 2016,  from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main St., Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at 1:00 pm at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Pastor Jason Todd officiating. Burial will take place in the Harrison Cemetery, with military rites by the Benton American Legion Post 280, VFW Post 2671 and the National Guard Honors Team.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

BENTON — Lucille M. Harvey, 95, of Benton, passed away at 6:55 a.m., on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Stonebridge Senior Living Center, Benton, IL.

Mrs. Harvey was born on March 14, 1921, to George and Elizabeth (Samson) Palmer in Los Angeles, CA.  She married James “Jim” R. Harvey.  Lucille was a retired dance instructor.   She was a loving mother and grandmother.  Lucille was a positive person and enjoyed dancing, gardening, sewing and watching sports.  Lucille was musically talented and enjoyed playing the piano. 

Lucille is survived by her five children, Kathy Winemiller and husband Ferrell of Benton, IL, Harry Decker of Big Water, UT, Stan Harvey of Dallas, TX, Becky Harben of Marion, IL and Debby Beger and husband Larry of Monticello, FL; twelve grandchildren, Greg Martin and wife Julie, Leslie Donovan and husband Mike, Lindsay Johnson, Niki Jones and husband Jeremy, Jamie Lampley and husband Michael, Marci Tarlton and husband Jeff, Lily Harvey, Bruno Harvey, Jake Harvey, Kirk Beger, Kari Beger and Olivia Beger; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill Palmer of Paonia, CA and one sister, Sarah Jean Jones of Richmond, VA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Elizabeth Palmer, husband, James “Jim” R. Harvey and son-in-law, Mark Harben.

Arrangements are under the direction of Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton IL.

Cremation will be held per Lucille’s wishes, services will be private.

Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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