Benton, West Frankfort, Illinois News | Franklin County News
Newspaper covering Franklin County, Illinois
Theodore Lewis Lane, 86, of Christopher, passed away on Monday July 11, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, IL.
He was born on October 24, 1935 in Springfield, IL to William and Hazel (Eichelberger) Lane.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army.
His wishes were to be cremated with no services.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Victor Hugo Sauerhage, Sr., 81, of Benton passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Health in Mt. Vernon.
He was born in Hurst, IL on November 14, 1940 the son of Raymond James & Bertha Mae (Ticer) Sauerhage.
He married Barbara Sue (Moore) on November 28, 1960 and she survives.
Mr. Sauerhage was a member of Steel City Baptist Church. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a coal miner for 30 years working for Old Ben #26, Inland Steel in McLeansboro and then Consol at Sesser. His greatest love was camping and the outdoors.
Mr. Sauerhage is survived by his:
Wife: Barbara Sauerhage of Benton
3 Children:
Victor Hugo Sauerhage, Jr of St. Louis, MO
Lynda Depue & husband George of Taylorville
Harry Lee Sauerhage & wife Lisa of Benton
Grandchildren:
Toni & Tod Morgan of Elkville
Tyler & Kirsten Malkovich of Henderson, NV
Ryan & Brandi Sauerhage of Akin
Ryan & Rachel Fraulini of Akin
Whitney Sauerhage & Mark Kovach of Granite City, IL
Nic & Sam Depue of Taylorville
Great-Grandchildren:
Tad & Heather Morgan of Sesser
Leah, Noah, Luc, Madeline Depue of Taylorville
Brantlee & Hadley Sauerhage of Akin
Easton & Paisley Fraulini of Akin
Brothers:
Floyd D. “Skip” & Jean Sauerhage of Frankston, TX
Rick & Patty Chick of Marion
Sister-in-law: Wilma Wagoner & husband Bud of Valier and their daughter Janaira
Several Nieces & Nephews
Special Grandchildren:
Onae Parker of Belleville
John Parker, Jr. of St. Louis, MO
Special Great-Grandchildren:
Kadyn Tucker of Belleville
Royce & Raegyn Gater of Belleville
Very Special Friend: John Parker, Sr. of St. Louis
2 Very Special young ladies in his life, his Addus workers: Lauren Thomason(parttime) of Benton & Lorie Ann Childers(giggles) of West Frankfort
Mr. Sauerhage was preceded in death by his Parents, 2 Sisters-Cordelia Owens & Doris Darnell, 1 Great-Granddaughter-Adalynn Depue, Brother-in-law-Donald Moore.
Funeral servies will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 14th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Joe Zbinden officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday and after 9:00 A.M. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Paradise Prairie Cemetery in Tamaroa.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
Patricia Ann Kelley, age 73, of Buckner, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2022, at the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital of Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2022, at the Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, with Pastor Don Bullard officiating. Burial will be in the Denning Cemetery of West Frankfort. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2022, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Patricia Ann was born on February 10, 1949, in Chicago Heights, Illinois; the daughter of Norman Teel and Anna Mae (Wininger) Teel.
During her working days, she was a CNA and later the Social Services Director with Parkview Nursing Home of West Frankfort.
She attended the Jackson Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Benton.
Pat enjoyed reading her Bible, writing poems, cooking, and working in her yard. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are four loving daughters: Kim Akin and husband Victor of Valier, Illinois, Cheryl Kelley and partner Michelle Cardenas of Buckner, Illinois, Rhonda Cardwell and husband Ronnie of Thompsonville, Illinois, Melissa Holmes and husband John of Buckner, Illinois; five grandchildren: Jared Akin(Tessa), Jordon Akin, Austin Fisher(Josh), Andrew Saunders(Olivia), Amanda Saunders; eight great-grandchildren: Patience, Jude, Phoenix, Addyson, Dane, Annabelle, Willow, Marlow; the daughter’s father: Ronnie Kelley of Buckner, Illinois; three siblings: Joseph Teel and wife Ruth of West Frankfort, Illinois, Gerald Delgy and wife Dee of Reno, Nevada, Kathy Harris of California; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father Norman Teel, mother Anna Mae Delgy, step-father Thomas Delgy, and a sister Carolyn Delgy.
Memorial contributions in memory of Patricia, may be made to the DaVita Dialysis of Benton, and will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Mrs. Kelley, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Delbert Lee WInemiller, 74, of Akin passed away Thursday morning, July 7, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Whittington, IL on September 18, 1947 the son of William & Lillian (Whittington) Winemiller.
He married Sheryl (Hannenberg) on July 16, 1966, and she survives.
Delbert was Water Superintendent for Corinth, then became Water Superintendent for Akin Water District on May 1, 2000 to April of 2022. He was a member & Deacon of Jackson Grove Baptist Church, a member of the IBEW, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan. He was crazy about his family, especially his grandkids & great-grandkids.
Mr. Winemiller is survived by his:
Wife: Sheryl Winemiller
Daughter: Wendy Odle & husband Mike
Son: Lee Winemiller & wife Tracy
6 Grandchildren:
Shane Fitzpatrick
Sierra Lindsey & husband Zach
Dylan Odle & wife Rachel
Rylee WInemiller
Jhett WInemiller
Jordan Heusner
7 Great-Grandchildren: Weston, Kase, Baylen, Greylyn, Decklyn, Grayson & Aaron
4 Sisters:
Shirley Glowacki & husband Richard
Betty Tucker & husband George
Susan Brooks & husband Charles
Diane Denton
Sister-in-law: Christine Winemiller
Brother-in-law: Ron Glenn
Several Nieces & Nephews
Mr. Winemiller was preceded in death by his Parents, 1 Daughter-Lori, 5 Brothers-William, Bob, Larry, Paul & Glen and 3 Sisters-Lola , Mary & Tilda Mae.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 11th at 1:00 P.M. at the Morton & Johnston Fuenral Home in Benton with Pastor Don Bullard officiating. Burial will be in the Knob Prairie Cemetery in Akin. Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
Larry James Reaney, age 78, of Royalton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, on July 5th, 2022.
He was preceded in death by wife, Linda (Berner) Reaney, his parents Harold and Viola (Dodson) Reaney, brother Harold Wayne Reaney, and sister Emmarillis Joann Hopper. He is survived by his daughter Angela Reaney of Royalton, Illinois, Scott Reaney of Delta Junction, Alaska, and grandchildren Brooklyn Reaney, Taylor Reaney, and Phoebe Reaney. Larry was a coal miner. He enjoyed rabbit hunting, raising beagles, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.
Graveside services for Larry will be on Saturday July 9, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Mulkeytown Cemetery with Rev. Kurt Jensen officiating. Burial will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Keith Michael Bullock, 44, of Mulkeytown, passed away on July 3, 2022.
He was born on March 29, 1978 in Pinckneyville, IL to Doyle and Debra (Croft) Bullock.
He is survived by his parents Doyle and Debra Bullock of Mulkeytown; three Sisters Alisa (Toby) Dearmond of DuQuoin, Matilda Bullock of Mulkeytown and Elizabeth (Cory) Harbison of Mulkeytown; two Brothers Preston Bullock of Mulkeytown and John Bullock of Mulkeytown; five Nieces Alyssa, Ella, Anna, Lindsey and Lillian; five Nephews Jared, Justin, Jason, Kade and Slayden; Grandmother Tillie Swain of Mulkeytown; Uncle and Aunt Bill and Gussie Ramsey of Mesa, AZ and one aunt Julie Motsinger of Christopher and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents John T and Mildred Bullock; one Aunt Cindy Swain and one Uncle Bob Thiele.
His wishes were to be cremated with no services.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
James R. Danielson, age 77, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on June 30, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital ICU.
He was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia on June 22, 2022 and was flown to Barnes early the next morning.
Jim was born to Delbert and Mildred Danielson in El Dorado, Kansas on March 19, 1945. He leaves behind his wife, Elaine of 18 1/2 years; son James (Cathrine) and daughters Dawn and Tracey (Ethan). He also leaves behind four brothers: Mike, Doug, Ron and Gilbert, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Mildred and 1 brother, Gene.
He worked at Sara Lee for many years before going to North Chicago VA Hospital where he retired as Supervisor EICM after 16 1/2 years of service. After moving to Southern IL, he worked for Beck/Durham Bus Service and recently retired after more than 13 years. Jim was known for his outgoing, fun loving personality. He loved being a school bus driver and taking care of “his kids” as he called them. He was an avid fisherman in earlier years, enjoyed gardening and rooting for the Cubs. He was a lifetime member of VFW District #5, Post 4308 of Lake Villa, IL. He was a former district commander and recently resigned as Sergeant-At-Arms for the State of IL. Jim was truly loved and will be missed deeply by family and friends.
A military service for Jim will be help on Sunday July 3, 2022 at 9:45 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be on Sunday July 3, 2022 from 8:00 AM until the time of the service at 9:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
James Calvin Stoffel, 97, of Benton IL, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 26 in Gresham, Oregon.
The graveside service will be held Saturday, July 2 at 12:00 noon at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery located at 12740 Oddfellow Ln, Benton, IL 62812 with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Benton American Legion Post #280, VFW Post #2671 and the U.S. Army Honors Team. In lieu of flowers, plants and other gifts please consider a donation to Independence Fund Inc., a nonprofit that supports injured veterans.
Calvin was born on Jan. 24, 1925 in Franklin County, Illinois to Rothel and Pruda Belva (Uhls) Stoffel. He married Catherine Rose Kingsley in 1950. After her passing he married his long time friend, Virginia Lee Genisio in 1994.
James served in WWII in Patton’s 3rd Army, where he dug foxholes all the way across France and Germany. After the military he worked for the US Postal Service for his entire career.
He was kind to a fault and loved being a brother, husband, father, and grandfather.
He was a hard worker and loved sports (the Cubs in particular). He enjoyed growing tomatoes, eating chocolate, and getting peaches at the orchard in the summer. As he aged his appreciation for nature’s beauty, particularly flowers, only grew.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Catherine Rose Stoffel and Virginia Lee Stoffel; his parents; his brother, William Howard Stoffel; his sisters, Evadine Stoffel, E. Lorene Stoffel, and Belva Madelyn Vercellino; and his son, Dennis Stoffel.
He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Schultz Vitangeli; grandson, Alexander Schultz; granddaughter, Danielle Schultz, and nephews, Ron Stoffel, Keith Stoffel and Bruce Stoffel. Through his marriage with Virginia, he was gifted with more children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He loved them all and they enriched his life.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
Roberta J. Urban, 71, went to be with her Lord at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be private for family and Church family at the Gilbert Funeral Home on Sunday, July 3, 2022, starting at 1:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. Graveside services will also be private for family and Church family to be held at 4:00 p.m. at Smith Cemetery with Brother George Marshall officiating.
Mrs. Urban was born December 1, 1950, at Miners Hospital in Christopher, Illinois. She was the daughter of Joel (Pete) and Daisy Stalcup of Christopher. She married Joseph Urban from Zeigler, Illinois on June 6, 1970. Mrs. Urban was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Church of Christ in Christopher.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking them shopping as well as going to rummage sales with her niece. Mrs. Urban is survived by her husband Joe Urban, her children Timothy (Monica) Urban and Steven Joe (Christina) Urban. Four grandchildren; Jesica (Scott) Julian; Jadon (Christina) Urban; Daisy Urban and Kaily Jo Urban. Three great-grandchildren Austin and Olivia Julian, and Rebecca Urban; sisters Sharon Rowland of Christopher and Caren Gowers of Buckner. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Marion Ethed Stalcup.
Those wishing to, may in lieu of flowers, make monetary contributions in Roberta’s name to the Christopher Church of Christ.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
On Saturday, June 25, 2022, Lynda Mitchell went to heaven to be with her mom, dad, sister and husband at the age of 74.
She was born to Irene (Phillips) and Mack Eldridge on February 5, 1948, in Christopher, Illinois and they have preceeded her in death along with her husband, Tom Mitchell and sister Rhonda Craig.
She lived in Christopher most of her life. She graduated with the class of 1966 and they were all like family to her. She was the majorette in high school and had very fond memories and was proud of doing it.
She is survived by one brother, Allen (Shirley) Eldridge and her daughters: Carman Gray, Sara (James) Harris and Kiley Smith. She was very proud of her ten grandchildren: Autumn Harris, Caleb (Tawsha) Gray, Mitchell (Kayce) Phinney, Elace Branche, Makaila (Cole Newman) Todd, Dakota (Allie) Borchelt, Mallory Neal, Chloe Mays, Lily Smith and Lydia Smith. She was also blessed with eight great grandchildren: Trevor Essex, Lillian Phinney, Greyson Essex, Elijah Keller, Aubry Phinney, Katerina “Kit Kat” Gray, MJ Phinney and Gloria Gray. And also some special friends Eric Giles, Amanda Bloodworth and Crystal.
She enjoyed her job as a domestic goddess, fishing, woodworking, gardening and crafts.
A celebration of life will embark on July 5th, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, Illinois.
Not knowing if it was because of her humor or sarcasm, when asked what she wanted her obituary to say she simply answered “bye”.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
