Mary Louise Brown, 83, of Benton, went to be with the Lord at 2:32 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the Franklin Hospital, Benton IL.

She was born on April 25, 1937, in Thompsonville, IL the daughter of Jim and Roxie (Duckworth) Reed. Mary Reed and Clyde Barnhill were married for 27 years, when he passed away. On June 10, 1995, she married Eugene L. Brown and he preceded her in death on May 17, 2008.

Mary was a homemaker. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano, organ and accordian for the work of the Lord.

Mary is survived by her loving family, one daughter, Aleshia Graves; two sons, Clyde (Marlene) Barnhill and Rodney Barnhill; two grandsons, Chris (April) Graves and Dewayne (Tina Langley) Graves; one granddaughter, Robyn; five great-children, David Graves, Dustin Graves, Dylan Graves, Emma Langley and Keegan Langley; one brother, Bobby (Mary Lou) Reed of Hendersonville, TN; one brother-in-law, Jack Crider; many nieces and nephews; and a dear friend John White.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Roxie Reed, her first husband, Clyde Barnhill, second husband, Eugene L. Brown, brother, James Reed, two sisters, Norma Lance and Phyllis Crider, brother-in-law, Rosco Lance and nephew, Scotty McDonough.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Brady Cemetery in Akin IL, with the Rev. Jim Jines officiating services.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Stanley J. Radavich, 62, of Benton, passed away at 12:35 p.m., on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on September 15, 1958, to Stanley and Florence (Stefaniak) Radavich in Chicago, IL.

Stanley is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Holle; a son, Steve Radavich; eights grandchildren; two brothers, Richard and Ken; five sisters, Janice, JoAnne, Judy, Jean and Joyce; and companion, Sherry Martin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Florence Radavich.

Per Stanley’s wishes cremation was held and a burial will follow at a later date.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Lisa Kay Plumlee, age 52, of West City and formerly of Altamont; passed away at 9:32 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her home.

Her wishes are to be cremated; a Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date in Altamont, and graveside services with burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery of Whittington also at a future date.
Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Lisa Kay Plumlee was born on September 30, 1968 in Effingham, Illinois; the daughter of Larry Crum and Launa Jean (Ingle) Crum. She married Dwain Dale Plumlee on October 8, 2016, and he survives.
Lisa was a homemaker. She was a member of the VFW Post# 7676 Ladies Auxiliary of Altamont, and she attended the New Life Church of God in Benton.

She enjoyed game night with family, cooking, volunteering, and spending time with family.

Surviving is her loving husband Dwain Dale Plumlee of West City; her two sons: Brady Crum and wife Morgan of Altamont, Brandon Crum and fiancée Alyssa Fulk of Altamont; two step-sons: Bryan Plumlee and wife Tosha of Valier, Justin Plumlee and wife Stacey of Christopher; two step-daughters: Amber Plumlee and fiancée Josh Foist of Tamaroa, Sierra Plumlee of St. Elmo; a grandson Atticus Crum of Altamont; three step-grandchildren: Landon Foist and Paityn Snyder of Tamaroa, and Nyla Plumlee of Valier; a sister Kari Larimer and husband Noble of Altamont; a brother Jamie Crum and wife Angie of Watson; her step-father Robert Sonny Fair of Altamont; several in-laws, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father Larry Crum; her mother Launa Jean (Ingle) Crum-Fair; and a niece.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 678572, Dallas, TX 75267-8572
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Lisa Kay, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Paula Jean Saul, 73, of Zeigler, passed away on December 5, 2020 at the Herrin Hospital.

She was born on October 19, 1947 in DuQuoin, IL to Paul Jerome and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Space. She married Mike Saul and he survives of Zeigler.

She is also survived by her children Sally Saul of West Frankfort and Mike Saul of Vandalia; five grandchildren Mary Bolte of Marion, Aaron Saul of West Frankfort, Andrew Saul of Texas, Skylar Martin of Benton and Thomas Halloway of West Frankfort; three great grandchildren Luke, Elizabeth and Aiden.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday December 16, 2020 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Ann Mikosh, 100, of Waukegan, IL formerly of Buckner, IL passed away on December 4, 2020 at the Pavilion of Waukegan.

She was born on December 2, 1920 in Christopher to John and Bertha (Zena) Setnor. She married John Mikosh on January 22, 1949 and he preceded her in death on January 4, 1998.

She is survived by her children Judy Anne (John) Leonard of Orlando, FL and John Mikosh of Winthrop Harbor, IL; one grandson Carlton (Lindsey) Bennett of Sanford, FL; one great granddaughter Dylan Bennett and one brother Joe Setnor of Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and three brothers Mike Setnor, John Setnor and Wesley Setnor.

Graveside services will be on Wednesday December 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Orthodox Cemetery in Buckner, IL. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfunerlahomes.com

Marie Kiselewski, 92, of Mt Vernon formerly of Sesser, IL, passed away on December 4, 2020 at Mt Vernon Healthcare.

She was born on December 18, 1927 in West Frankfort, IL to Leroy and Isabell (Isaacs) Edwards. She married Adam Kiselewski and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter Barbara Vordtriede of Mt Vernon, IL; three granddaughters LaDonna Smith of Xenia, Laura Stroud of Mt Vernon, IL and Melenie Smith of Mt Vernon, IL; five great grandchildren Amber, Travis, Megan, Katherine and Bobby and ten great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four sisters Lola Bernard, Amanda Lemons, Maudie Lemons and Martha Jackson, four brothers Henry Edwards, Lewis Edwards, Clyde Edwards and George Edwards.

She was a farmer’s wife and liked working in her garden and she was a former member of the St Mary’s Catholic Church in Sesser.

Graveside services will be on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser with Brother Mark Minor officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

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

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Lyman R. Sisney, 90, of Benton, IL, passed away at 7:50 p.m., on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Benton, IL.

He was born on November 23, 1930, to Edward “Ed” and Goldie (Morgan) Sisney in DuQuoin, IL. On August 16, 1975, he married Anna Mogdans, and she survives.

Mr. Sisney was a United States Army Veteran, and served his country during the Korean War.

Lyman was a loving husband. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and loved his animals.

He is survived by his loving spouse of 45 years, Anna Sisney; seven children, Michelle, Mikie, Jackie, Jenny, Rebecca, Danny and Barbara; a sister, Hilda Barbar; and many grandchildren.

Lyman was preceded in death by his parents, Edward “Ed” and Goldie Sisney; and one son, Michael Sisney.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Per Lyman’s wishes cremation will take place.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.