Princess Marie Minor, 87, died at 12:24 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2013, in Helia Healthcare in Benton.

She was born Nov. 22, 1925, in Christopher, to Charles Jackson and Cynthia (Morris) Reynolds.

She married Don Richard “Dick” Minor Nov. 22, 1945, and he preceded her in death July 6. 2005.

She was a homemaker. She also worked as a check out clerk at Bracy Food Store in Christopher, for the Paul Gayer garment factory in Zeigler, and for many years as the assistant supervisor for Tyrone Township.

She attended Church of God in Christopher.

Survivors include one son, Dr. Jeff Minor of Christopher and grandchildren, Patrick Perry,Kristin and Matt Yosanovich, Jeff Minor, Nicholas Minor and Leah Minor.  Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Kyle Perry, Kaleigh Perry, Cameron Yosanovich and Sidney Yosanovich.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Minor; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Paul Perry; son, Dennis Minor; and two brothers, Pat Reynolds and James Robert Reynolds.

She was a member of Democrat Ladies Auxiliary Sorority, Pinochle Jolly Jills, Christopher Junior Women’s Club and Christopher Women’s Club.

Her family always came first and she attended almost all school functions, including PTA meetings, school open houses, school plays, concerts and sporting events. She was a very good cook, homemaker and mother.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 1 p.m. in Gilbert Funeral Home. Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Valier.  Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.

For more information, visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

SESSER – Marvin Lee West, 66, of Carbondale, formerly of Sesser, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at Herrin Hospital.

Marvin was a member of Sesser and Carbondale First United Methodist Church.

He was born Oct. 23, 1946, in DuQuoin, to Leon and Lenora (Pavletich) West.

Marvin is survived by three sisters, Kathy Joann West and husband, Royce Jackson, of Du Quoin, Cindy Lou Dame–VanHorn and husband, Ron, of Whittington and Melinda Sue and husband, Joseph, Kelly of Sesser.  Also surviving is nieces, Chrissy and Uel Vickers and Aileen Kelly; stepniece, Rachael Jackson; stepnephew, Paul and wife, Paige Jackson; and great-nieces, Haystin and Henley Vickers.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Brandon Lee Dame.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 17, at 11 a.m. at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home Sesser. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Sesser or Carbondale First United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

DU QUOIN – Rose Mae Lindner 82, of Du Quoin, went home to be with our Lord on June 12, 2013, in Fair Acres Nursing Home in Du Quoin.

Funeral services will be Tuesday June 18, at 11 a.m. at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery Sesser.

Rosa was born in Aug. 30, 1930, in West Frankfort, the daughter of Winsor and Norma Fay (Hackney) Brayfield.

She married Ferrell Harrison in 1948, then later married Virgil Lindner in 1957. He passed away in 2003.

Rosa is survived by two sons, Steve and Marat (Moore) Lindner of Greenbelt Md., and Eric and Cathy Lindner of Du Quoin; two daughters, Sharon and George Foster of Du Quoin and Jana and Mark Cornell of Champaign; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Brayfield of Carbondale and Joyce Donaker of Mulkeytown.  Also surviving are two brothers, John Brayfield of Christopher and Richard Brayfield of Michigan, cousin Merreta Graham of Sesser, sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one sister, Betty Crisp.

Rosa is a graduate of SIU Carbondle and taught elementary education in the Sesser and Du Quoin School districts for many years.

She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, listening to gospel music, and keeping busy with her Avon customers and flea markets.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mitchell Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.

SESSER – Marvin Lee West, 66, of Carbondale, formally of Sesser, died Friday, June 14, 2013, in Herrin Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Sesser First United Methodist Church or Carbondale First United Methodist Church.

Maxine Taylor went peacefully to be with God on June 11, 2013.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12 at Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating.  There will be no visitation and those attending the service are requested to meet at the cemetery.

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

Ruth R. Mitchell age 91 of Vincennes, IN and formally of Venice FLA and Christopher and Elkville area passed away in BridgePoint Nursing Home, Vincennes, June 7, 2013.

Ruth was born on March 27, 1922 in Vergennes, IL to Phillip and Luaria (McCoy) Rath.  She graduated form Elkville High School in 1940.  She Married John Mitchell May 21, 1943 in Carbondale, IL.

Ruth retired from United States Steel and Carnegie Pension Fund in Pittsburgh after 35 years; she was a member of the Eastern Star for 50 years  and ladies of Venice Shrine.

Her and husband, a retired Lt.Col of the US Air Force and retired FBI special agent traveled extensively to more than 69 countries John preceded her in death on June 22, 1999.

Survivors include a brother Charles Rath of Vincennes, three nephews Barry Koerner, David Koerner, and Phillip Rath and one niece Kimberly Modrowski.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister Virginia Koerner

Graveside funeral service for Ruth Mitchell will be Thursday June 13,2013 at 11 a.m. at the Masonic & IOOF Cemetery Benton IL, with Rev. Jean Webster officiating.  Friends are ask to meet at the cemetery.  Arrangements our under the direction of the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher IL.