Lanny “Dean” Uhls, 67, of Benton and formerly of Sesser, died Monday, October 28, 2013 at his home.

Dean was born May 31, 1946 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Roy Bratton Uhls and Josephine (Aaron) Uhls.

He worked at K & M Liquors in Benton.

Dean is survived by his children Kevin Uhls, of Du Quoin, Keith and Lorri Uhls, of Du Quoin, Mike Canter, of Florida, Angela and Greg Brugger, of Benton, Joe Uhls, of Carbondale, Jessica and Eric Parker, of Benton and Kimberly Uhls, of Sesser.  Also surviving are his grandchildren,  Marshall, Dylan, Levi, Shane, Sam, Zach, Madyson, Takoda, Austin, Cole, Calee, Brylee, Damian, Jersey, Carlee, Kaden, Elly, Annie, Hunter, and Braxton.

Dean is also survived by one great-grandchild, Jayden; two sisters, Jean Glenn, of Valier, IL and Justine Lewis, of Valier, IL; sisters-in-law Marie Uhls, of Valier, IL and Shirley Uhls, of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Don Uhls and Bob Uhls.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, IL, with Brother David Gilley officiating.  Visitation will be on Friday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m.  Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, in Valier, IL.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

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

For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

June A. Summers, 90, of West Frankfort and formerly of Christopher, died Oct. 25, 2013 at Helia Healthcare in Benton.

June was born Dec. 13, 1922 in Christopher to Hobart Kirkpatrick and Ruie Allen Kirkpatrick.

She married Herbert Layman Summers and he preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2013.  June worked as an LPN.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Gail Naylor, of Jackson, Michigan.  She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  June was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Layman Allen Summers.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL, with Brother Burton Wills officiating.  Visitation will from 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of the service at 2 p.m.  Interment will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery, in Mulkeytown, IL.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information visit our web site at gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Leona Caroline Swisher, 82, of Mulkeytown, died Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Stonebridge Senior Care Center, in Benton, IL.

Mrs. Swisher was a homemaker.

She was born January 26, 1931 in Grand Tower, IL, the daughter of Fount Johnson and Pearl (Summer) Johnson.

She married Leon “Skip” Swisher on September 30, 1950 in Carbondale, IL and they spent 47 wonderful years together until his death on March 12, 1998.

She is survived by three daughters, Cherie and husband Gary Browning, of Mulkeytown, Paula and husband David Payne, of Benton and Amy and husband Jeff Jones, of Wylie, Texas. Also surviving is a special granddaughter, Angie Worley, of Mulkeytown and special grandsons, Joey Browning of St. Louis and Cory Payne, of Benton.  Great-grandson Braden Worley, of Mulkeytown, also survives.

Leona was a very avid quilter and made many beautiful quilts, several that she shared with her daughters.  Leona was a loving mother, wife grandmother and friend to many.  Leona was the youngest of seven siblings, that were very close through the years.  She was preceded in death by five sisters Esther, Beulah, Lela, Flora, Norma and one brother Raymond.

She will be sadly missed by her family and three very special friends Bob and Betty Johnson and Sandy Milby.

Funeral services will be Thursday October 31, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL with the Rev. David Sorensen officiating.  Burial will be in the Ward Cemetery, Mulkeytown, IL.  Visitation will be Wednesday Oct 30, 2013 at the Gilbert Funeral Home after 6 p.m.  For more information go to gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Cecil Lee Atchison, 89, of Benton, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2013.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.   Funeral services will be ehld at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Octobert 30 at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.  Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Benton American Legion and VFW Post and the Illinois National Guard Honor Squad.

Opal Mae Osborne, 90, of West City passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Herrin Hospital.

She was born in West City, IL on January 20, 1923, the daughter of James and Ola Mae (McKinney) Wayman.

She married James A. Osborne in 1945, and he preceded her in death on September 9, 1976.

Mrs. Osborne is survived by her daughter Sherry Osborne Mix, of West City and a son, Devin S. Osborne, of Thompsonville.

She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Rebecca (Jerry) Choat, Carrier Mills, Brandi Paul, Herrin, Devin S. Osborne, Herrin, Allyson Osborne, Thompsonville, Melody Osborne, Pennsylvania, Anita (Raymond) Frey, Nashville, IL, Angela Clevenger, North Carolina, Annabelle Shukites, Christopher, James Osborne, West Frankfort, Terry Parkhill, West City, Michael (Anna) Osborne, Benton and Lisa (John) Garner, Benton.

Also surviving are 21 great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

Mrs. Osborne was preceded in death by her parents, husband and by two sons, Meredith Lee Osborne and Roy Dean Osborne and by two granddaughters, Dana D. Cowan and Valerie Osborne.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.  Burial will be in the Bald Hill Cemetery in Scheller.  Visitation will be after 11 a.m. on Thursday at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.