Kenneth W. Lipe, 92, of Sesser, passed away on Sunday October 2, 2022 at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin, IL.

He was born on March 30, 1930 in Makanda, IL to Carl and Bertha (Braswell) Lipe. He married Dorothy (Reiger) Lipe and she preceded him in death on August 20, 2019.

He is survived by his five children Mark Lipe of Rowlett, TX, Steve (Joni) Lipe of Scottsdale, AZ, Suzanne (Kevin Bailey) Lipe of DuQuoin, IL, Carl (Julie) Lipe of Denver, CO and Marvin Lipe of Marion, IL; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and one on the way; 2 great great grandchildren and one on the way; two sisters Barb Benz of Murphysboro, Il and Toni Ferrel of Herrin and two brothers Paul Lipe of Mt Vernon, IL and Jim (June) Lipe of Makanda, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one sister Evelyn.

Kenny loved his Lord, his Bible and his family. He loved fishing and putting out a garden every year.

Graveside services will be on Friday October 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser with Rev. Paul Lipe officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the Cemetery.

We will miss his stories of his past and of his best friend Joe Shane, his wit, his laughter and his embraces.

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Bradley Lowell Tucker, age 65, of Benton, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home.
His wishes are to be cremated.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Pastor Alan Janneke officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Leffler Funeral Home. Private family burial will be in the Hopewell Cemetery of McLeansboro.

Leffler Funeral Home of Benton; is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Bradley Lowell Tucker was born on June 14, 1957, in Dekalb, Illinois, the son of Gene Lowell Tucker and Eulah Nadine (Clark) Tucker. He married Bonnie B. (Pritchett) Hopkins. They were married for 13 years until her death on December 9, 2018.

He was a former self-employed contractor.

Brad was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of West Frankfort, Illinois.

Brad enjoyed spending time with his two dogs.

Surviving is his loving mother Nadine Tucker of Benton, Illinois; a son Austin Tucker and wife Tammy of Stone Lake, Wisconsin; two grandchildren: Andrew and Natalie; a sister Brenda Crawford and husband Tony of Portage, Wisconsin; two step-children: Leslie Hopkins (Sandy White) of Benton, Illinois; Mark Hopkins and fiancée Heather Murphy of West Frankfort, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his father Gene Tucker; his wife Bonnie Hopkins.
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Klaus Dieter Sterling, age 74, of Benton, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Franklin Hospital of Benton.

Klaus Dieter Sterling was born on January 11, 1948, in Helmstedt, Germany; the son of Paul Sterling and Wanda (Becker) Sterling.
He was a retired X-Ray Technician, last working with the Harrisburg Medical Center. He previously worked as a coal miner for Old Ben Coal #26. When he was younger, he worked in construction as a bricklayer.

Klaus enjoyed fishing and listening to music. He also liked to collect fossils and mineral rocks.
Surviving is a daughter Cindy and husband Bob Salters of North Gassville, Arkansas; a granddaughter Anastasia and family; two sisters: Eleanor Roberts of Okawville, Illinois, and Karen Pluess and husband Jim of Harrisburg, Illinois; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law Robert Roberts.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Cremation arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
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Robert Cyril Bornheimer, age 82, of Whittington; passed away at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2022, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benton, with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery of Whittington, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton. Reciting of the Rosary will take place at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday under the direction of Sister Laura Reynolds.

Robert Cyril Bornheimer was born on June 30, 1940, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Cyril Martin Bornheimer and Ella (Strauser) Bornheimer. He married the former Marien Agnes Lewandowski on October 1, 1960. Together they were married for almost 57 years, until her death on January 4, 2017.

Bob served his country in the U.S. Army and National Guard.

Mr. Bornheimer was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benton, Illinois, and the Knights of Columbus.
Bob was an auctioneer and appraiser for Allied Auctions in which he and his son created. He also performed many charitable auctions across the region. In addition, he also worked at Earth Services in his spare time.
He loved riding his motorcycle, snowmobiles, and side-by-side; but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; especially his grandchildren.

Surviving is his loving son Robert J. Bornheimer and wife Allison of Mascoutah, Illinois; three grandchildren: Nolan, Decklyn and Ledger; a sister Carol Ashbeck of Edgar, Wisconsin; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a brother-in-law Richard Ashbeck.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made In Memory of Robert C. Bornheimer, to the Rend Lake College Foundation for the annual Bornheimer Family Scholarship; and will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home.
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Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Gary Wayne Kirkpatrick, age 68, of Bartlett, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Private graveside services, with full military honors by the Benton American Legion Post #280, V.F.W. Post #2671, and the United States Marines Corps, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, with Rev. Howard Johnson officiating.

Local services are under the direction of the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Gary graduated from Morton East High School in Cicero, IL, Class of 1972. He then joined the United States Marine Corp that Fall, proudly serving his country for two years before being honorably discharged in 1974. He earned the Expert Rifle Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.

Gary worked as a transportation coordinator. He was very outgoing and was always ready to help others. He loved holidays with his extended family, especially Halloween and Christmas. He loved to party and was always the first to fight and the last to leave!
Gary was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Gary Wayne Kirkpatrick Jr. and Rhonda Marie Kirkpatrick; siblings, Sandra (Jim) Holz and Michael (Connie) Kirkpatrick; nephews, Adam (Alicia) Smith and Michael (Nicole) Smith; great-nephews, Austin Smith and Cameron Smith; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Brenda Kay Eubanks, age 73, of Benton, passed away at 7:26 a.m., Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2022, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Eddie Paul Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2022, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Brenda was born on May 12, 1949, in Christopher, Illinois; the daughter of Harold “Lefty” Learned and Rachel Fern (Williams) Learned. She married Larry Eubanks on May 16, 1969, and he survives.

She formerly worked at the Franklin Hospital, Benton Chamber of Commerce, Personal Finance, and F.W. Woolworths; all of Benton.

Brenda was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church of Benton.

She enjoyed flower and plant gardening, skating, involvement with the Junior Women’s Club, and spending time with her family.

Her son Dewayne said, “that she was an incredible cook, and enjoyed cooking for her family, especially during the holidays”. He said that one of his fond memories of his mother was her love and enjoyment of decorating and making the holidays memorable and beautiful. Dewayne said, “she loved Christmas”.

Surviving is her loving husband of 53 years, Larry Eubanks of Benton; a son Bruce Dewayne Eubanks and husband Anthony of Napa, California; two sisters: Barbara Dixon and husband Melvin of Benton, Melissa Learned of Benton; a brother-in-law Wendell Eubanks and wife Mary of Benton; seven nieces: Amanda Miller and husband Troy of Benton, Sarah Stowers and husband Derek of Benton, Erin Holley and husband David of Las Vegas, Nevada, Alecia Morris of Harrisburg, Illinois, Kristen Tomshack and husband TJ of Benton, Debbie Clay and family of Benton, Cindy Buntin and husband Sam and family of Benton; a nephew Curtis Eubanks of Florida; several great-nieces and nephews that she considered her grandkids: Matthew and Bella Miller, Logan, Lenox, and Lance Stowers, Reese, Reagan, and Remington Holley, Jordyn and Shelbie Learned, Paisley Morris, Madison, Hailey, and Michael Tomshack.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Harold Learned, Jr, Tom “TJ” Learned; a brother-in-law Donald Eubanks and wife Linda; three nephews: Brian Eubanks, Ron Eubanks, and Doug Eubanks.

Memorial contributions in memory of Brenda, may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church, and will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home.

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Margaret Irma Little, 82, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on February 2, 1940 to the late Carroll and Delcena (Short) Hampton in Mulkeytown, IL. She was educated in the schools of Mulkeytown, IL.

On August 16, 1958 Margaret married David Little in Chicago.

Margaret was involved with Mended Hearts.

Margaret loved watching Hallmark Movies, Little House on the Prairie and the Waltons. She enjoyed listening to country music, having coffee and traveling with her husband, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids.

Margaret is survived by her husband David, her daughter Bobbi Jo (Wade) Seveska, her granddaughters Kimberly Joy (Jacob) Tatay and /Victoria Renee (Bobby) Clausen, her great grandchildren Dylan, Cayden, Connor and Chloe Rose Kristy, her sister Rose Ramsey and her sister-in-law Carol Hampton.

She is preceded in death by a daughter Bonnie Irene Little and two brothers Clarence Hampton and John (Nina) Hampton.

Funeral services for Margaret will be held on Monday, September 19th at 1:00 p.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home (209 N Emma Street, Christopher, IL). Interment will follow at Mulkeytown Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

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Daniel “Danny” Joseph Parkhill, 60, of Benton, Illinois, was welcomed into his Mighty Savior’s arms on Wednesday September 14th, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana at 12:41 AM with his wife, family and a few close friends by his side.

Danny was born on August 2nd, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois. Preceding him in death were his parents Sharon and Loren Parkhill, step-father Garey McKee and his biological mother Diane (Stamp) Graffa, nephews Jon McClerren, Ryan Jones, David Russell and niece Amy Navrkal.
Danny is survived by his wife of 26 years, Tammy (McClerren) Parkhill, his son Nathan(38) and wife Brittany Davis (grandchildren- Carly, Megan and Toby) of Okawville, son Dustin(37) and wife Alisha Parkhill (grandchildren- Brooklyn, Hattie andAyvie) of Benton, Daughter Brandy Parkhill(33) (grandchildren- Adrien, Serenity, Laureli and Kennedy) of DeSoto, stepson Andy Johnson(31) and wife Paige Johnson (grandchildren- Brecken and Forest) of Vienna.

Also surviving Danny is his mother-in-law Betty (Hill) McClerren, sister Jennifer and husband Jeff Keener of Benton, Illinois, brother Val and AJ (Dowling) Graffa of Maine, brother Jim and wife Rickie Graffa (children Cassie and husband Gabe, Sara and husbandAndy, Kevin and wife Cassie, Zachary and Carson) of Indiana, sister Toni Graffa (daughter Heather) of Florida, sister Deb Lynch of New York (nephews Brennan, Collin, Zachary and Adam), stepsisters Heathir McKee of Washington and Dierdre McKee Pennsylvania, stepbrothers Jason McKee of Delaware and Gary McKee of Pennsylvania, sister-in-law Julie and husband Terry Carpenter (nieces and nephews Downen and husband Kyle, Emily and late husband David and Lauren) of Texas, brother-in-law Denny and Debbie McClerren of St. Louis (nephews Eric and wife Sarah, late Jon and niece Holly), sister-in-law Connie and Dale Melvin of Herrin (nieces and nephews Summer, late Ryan, Toby and wife Sarah and Tabetha and husband Casey); sister-in-law Nancy and Joe Navrkal of Texas (nephew Michael and Holli Navrkal, niece Kelcy and Nate Lemke) along with many wonderful great nieces and nephews.

He was a MedEc in the U.S. Air Force and a Foreign War Veteran, served during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He worked as an EMT for over 20 years across Southern Illinois, Maytag in Herrin as a MedEc and later a factory worker there. He was an avid “BBQ guy” and he and his wife Tammy were owners of Rugged Cross BBQ in West Frankfort, then later a BBQ Sauce Co-Owner (Along side his good friend and fellow veteran Carl Johnson of Indiana) and most recently a package handler for FedEx (a job he loved dearly as well as his wonderful coworkers).

Danny was very active in serving the Lord and was a long standing guitarist on the worship team at Whittington Church. He played in several bands for 40 or so years with a variety of friends and blessed to be able to play music with his youngest son at various events and on “The Mix Praise Band” (youth group) at Whittington Church. He was a great encouragement to many and unashamed to share his faith in Jesus Christ.

Danny’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 17th, 2022. Visitation time- 10 AM-2 PM. Service time- 2:15PM Visitation/Funeral location-Whittington Church 200 W Main St, Whittington, IL 62897. Burial Service to follow- Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, IL.

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