Josephine Moschino, 97, of St. Charles, IL and formerly of Sesser, IL, passed away June 17, 2015 at her home.

Josephine was born December 22, 1917 in Sesser, IL the daughter of Martin Saiz and Anna (Kokal) Saiz.

She was a legal secretary.

Josephine was marred to Mario Moschino and he preceded her in death on February 15, 1991.

She is survived by one sister, Anna Drasler, Mechanicsburg, PA and two sisters-in-law, Julie Saiz, Hayward, WI and Bertha Saiz, of Pleasant Plains, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister Rose Watson and three brothers Stanley Saiz, Lawrence Saiz, and Martin Saiz.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Maple Hill Cemetery.

There will be no visitation, friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery

Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, in Sesser IL is in charge of arrangements.

For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Harl Norman Flowers, 90, of Warrentown, MO and formerly of Franklin County, IL passed away Dec. 11, 2014 at his home.

He was born on Feb. 14, 1924 the son of Opal Flowers and Ethel Flowers.

He was an Army veteran and served in World War II.

He was married to Marion Carolyn (Davies) Flowers and she preceded him in death.

He is survived by two children, Neal T. Flowers, of Warrenton, MO and Carol L. Roby, of High Ridge, MO; grandchildren Thomas, Mark, Amy, Sarah, Timothy, Beth Ann and Jason.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Harl T. Flowers, Jr., and three sisters Maryilyn Teel, Mary Boyd and Ruth Stritzel.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner, IL.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Deanna Rose Casagrande, 71, formerly of Christopher, IL, passed away at her home in West Frankfort on June 12, 2015.

She was born January 24, 1944 in Christopher, the daughter of Harold Andrew DeSimone and Eula (Alldredge) DeSimone.

She was a homemaker.

Her wishes were to be cremated with no services.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.

For more information visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Jessica Roberta Stritzel, 66, of Coello, IL, passed away June 6, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center, in Herrin, IL.

She was born May 5, 1949, the daughter of Jesse James Meadows and Roberta (Armstrong) Meadows.

She married Ronnie Joe Stritzel on June, 26, 1965 and he preceded her in death on December 23, 2007.

Jessica was a homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Annie Valliant, of Marion and Sara Filback, of Johnston City, IL; grandchildren Travis, Mathew, Wyatt, David and Daniel; brothers Jesse James Meadows, Jr., of West Frankfort, IL and William Meadows, of Marion, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher, IL. Visitation will be on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m.

Burial will be at Zeigler City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be to the family to help with funeral expenses.

Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, IL is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Sue Ann Travelstead, 58, of Sesser, IL, passed away June 9, 2015 at her home.

Sue was the treasurer for the City of Sesser.

She was born July 14, 1956 in Christopher, IL, the daughter of Harold Furlow and Flora Mae (Neralich) Furlow.

Sue married Raymond Travelstead on May 3, 1974 and he survives in Sesser.

Sue is survived by one son Jerry and Lexy Travelstead, of Pinckneyville; three grandchildren, Alaina Travelstead, Landon Travelstead and Jace Travelstead; two sisters Sherry Johnson and husband Steve, of Benton, IL and Bernadine Braddy and husband Larry, of Benton.

She is also survived by special lifelong friends Carmel and Faron Kelley, of Sesser.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, in Sesser with the Rev. Harl Ray Lewis officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery, in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Valier First Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home

Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, in Sesser, is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Elizabeth “Betty” Hammond, 82, of Benton, IL passed away unexpectedly Monday June 1, 2015 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis.

Mrs. Hammond was born in Benton on April 16, 1933, the daughter of Arthur Albert and Lula Angeline (Jones) Akins. She married Robert Hammond on March 4, 1952 in Piggott, Arkansas and he survives.

She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Hammond, Benton, one daughter Cyndi Warren and husband Jerry, of McLeansboro, IL, one son, Rob Hammond and wife Gay, of Benton; grandchildren Chris and Cori Warren, Mt. Vernon, IL, Bryan Warren, McLeanboro, Bryson and Lana Hammond, Metropolis, IL, Alecia Hammond, Benton and Brad Hammond, Benton; great-granddaughter Natalie Warren, Mt. Vernon; one sister Shirley Jones, of Benton. Mrs. Hammond was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Arthur A. Akins.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4 at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, in Benton, with the Rev. Eddie Paul Davis officiating. Burial will be in Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery, in Benton. Visitation will bee from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Morton & Johnston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information or to sign the online guest register go to mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.

Kevin Bush, 51, of Benton, IL passed away Saturday morning, May 23, 2015 at Franklin Hospital, in Benton, IL.

Kevin was born in Benton on August 18, 1963, the son of Floyd and Geraldine “Geri” (Cantrell) Bush.

He married Rhonda Williams on July 5, 2004 and she survives.

Kevin worked for Maytag for 20 years and was currently employed at Franklin Hospital, in Benton.

Kevin was a St. Louis Cardinals’ fan, a NASCAR fan and was an accomplished bowler.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Bush, of Benton, two children Nathan Malec, Benton, and Patricia Malec, Benton; grandchildren Ethan, Peyton and Paisley Malec; one brother, Kim Bush, of Herrin, IL; mother-in-law and father-in-law Joyce and Art Duchene, Mulkeytown, IL; two brothers-in-law, Ron Williams and wife Lisa, of Benton and Steven Chirch and wife Brittany, of Benton; sister-in-law Lisa Rodriguez and husband Tony, of West Frankfort, IL; nephews Blake Bush and wife Lindsey, of Herrin and Dalton Bush, of Herrin; niece Rachel Stacey and husband David, of Herrin. He is also survived by other nieces and nephews.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Fitzpatrick officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, in Sesser, IL.

Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements.