Kathy Ann Fitzpatrick, 61, of Ewing, IL passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Barns-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

She was born on August 8, 1958 to Orval and Josephine (Dennison) Howell in Kankakee, IL.

Kathy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed fishing and attending auctions.

She is survived by her spouse Norman Fitzpatrick; a daughter, Amy Howell; a son, Robert Howell; two granddaughters, Brianna and Katlynn; two brothers, Roy Howell and Jimmy Howell; two sisters, Norma Howell and JoAnn Howell.

Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Orval Howell; and mother, Josephine Howell.

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

Per Kathy’s wishes cremation will take place. Services will be private.

Memorials may be made to Pate Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Mark Flannigan, 59, of White Bluff, TN, passed away on January 2, 2020.

He was born on October 23, 1960 in Victorville, CA to Raymond and Linda (Swisher) Flannigan. He was married to Kathy (Ledet) Flannigan and she survives of White Bluff, TN.

He is also survived by his father Raymond Flannigan of DuQuoin; one daughter Shana Flannigan-Hall of White Bluff, TN; two grandchildren Dixie Hall and Avanna Hall; one brother Tracy Flannigan of McKinney, TX; aunts and uncles Charles (Judy) Swisher of Mulkeytown, Evelyn Swisher of Coello, Janice Tilley of DuQuoin and Debbie (Jerry) Stanley of Mulkeytown and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother Linda Flannigan, one brother David Flannigan, and two uncles Norm Tilley and Bob Swisher.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday January 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11:30 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Richard Marshall Chaffin, age 47, of Midland, TX and formerly of Benton, passed away at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his home.

Memorial Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Leffler Funeral Home with Rev. Bert Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Richard was born on June 6, 1972, the son of John Ernest Chaffin and Judy Darlene (Atkins) Chaffin.

He was an oil field pipeline welder in Texas. He enjoyed to deer hunt, goose hunt, and loved going fishing.

Richard was a member of the West City Baptist Church.

Surviving are his parents John and Judy Chaffin of Benton; girlfriend Christy Yarborough of Midland, TX; and two half-brothers Matthew Chaffin and wife Lola of Benton, and Jason Chaffin of Midland, TX.

Richard was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Ernest and Letha Chaffin; maternal grandparents: Don and Mary Lou Atkins; and a brother Danny Chaffin.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Richard, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Lottie Jane Owen Harvey of Ridgewood, 94, formerly of Carbondale, Illinois, and Bridgeport, CT died on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at home.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberleigh Harvey of Ridgewood, NJ a brother Frank W. Owen of Carbondale, Illinois, and several nieces and nephews. including Anne Strawn from Carbondale, Illinois, Bonnie Wright of Makanda, Illinois and Frankie Owen of Carbondale, Illinois, Harriet Davis of Marion Illinois, Charles Owen III of Columbus, Ohio, and Mike Owen of Carbondale Illinois, great-nieces Julie Geoghan of Atlanta Georgia, Teresa Owen of Witicha Falls, Texas, Tiffany Howard of Carbondale, and Jason Owen of Jackson, MO Pam Smith of Ediana Minnesota, Lisa Kratz of Woodbridge, Virginia and great-niece Kathy Runyan of Hobbs, New Mexico, Christine Owen of Carbondale Illinois and Frankie Owen of Du quoin, IL She was predeceased by her husband Richard Harvey, her parents Charles and Celeste Owen, her Brother Charles Owen and her Sister Edna Mae Owen.

Lottie earned a Bachelors’s Degree in Zoology at Southern Illinois University and a Masters Degree in Zoology at the University of Illinois. Lottie taught high school biology, health, general science and physical education in Illinois and taught biology and general science in New Jersey. After retiring from teaching, Lottie was on the staff of the University of Bridgeport, worked as a computer programmer and later served on the staff of Quinnipiac College School of Law.

Lottie was an active member of the AAUW, UMW, NABT, and AABT for many years. While in college Lottie was an active member of Delta Sigma Epsilon and Future Teachers Association. Lottie interests included genealogy, antiques, playing classical piano, veteran’s programs, bible study, travel with her daughter, competitive chess, online education with the Great Courses Programs, and spending time with her daughter and their two Yorkies Koko and Wyley,

A graveside Christian burial service will be held on Monday, January 7, 2020 @11 am at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, NJ

In lieu of flowers, please contribute in her memory to the Unbridled Heroes Project https://unbridledheroes.org. www.vanemburgh.com

Alice Faye Summers, 48, of Macedonia, IL passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at her home.

She was born on December 7, 1971, to Andrew Jackson Trammel and Frankie Marlene (Sims) O’Meara in Kansas City, KS. On September 11, 2009, she married Dwight W. Summers and he survives.

She was a member of the Family Worship Center in Johnston City, IL. Alice was a loving wife and a beautiful person. She loved reading and her animals. Alice enjoyed movies, investigative cop shows and singing.

Alice is survived by her loving spouse, Dwight Summers; her mother, Frankie Marlene O’Meara; one daughter, Casey Michelle Brown; two sons, Joshua Lee Trammel and Kaleb Dwaine Brown; five step-children, Jessica Brown, Megan Brown, Heather Ann (Charlie) Haynes, Jason Dwight (Andria) Summers, Justin Coal (Fallon) Summers; four step-grandchildren, Logan Ford Haynes, Addison Taylor Haynes, Grayson Danger Summers, Greer Adventure Summers and seven step-sisters.

She was preceded in death by father, Andrew Jackson Trammel.

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

Visitation will be held Friday, January 3, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with the Reverend Brad Dexter, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Brady Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Family Worship Center in Johnston City, IL and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Noble M. Kinkade, 93, of Benton, IL, passed away Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Christopher on March 24, 1926, the son of Charles Leland & Bertha Mae (Smith) Kinkade. On June 1948 in Benton, IL he married Mary Jane (Simpson), and she survives.

Mr. Kinkade was a World War II Navy Veteran.

He was past president of the I.B.E.W. Local 702, and retired in 1986 from CIPS as the Chief Load Dispatcher. Mr. Kinkade, along with his wife was one of the founding members of Immanuel Baptist Church, where he had served as deacon.

Mr. Kinkade is survived by his wife Mary Jane Kinkade; children Mary Dianne Kolodziej, of Benton, Mike Kinkade and Jackie Zimbro, of Benton and Jackie Kirk and Roger, of Benton; grandchildren Christa Robichaud and Tristan, Elizabeth Owens and James Herrell, John Kolodziej and Amy, Ashley Kirk and William McCann, Doug Kirk and Jenny, Michael T. Kinkade and Lexi Craig and Amanda Abbott and Greg; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister Vivian Barham, of Benton.

Mr. Kinkade was preceded in death by his parents, by a daughter-in-law, by two sons-in-law, by 10 brothers and sisters and by his dog, Walker T.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton with Dr. Sammy Simmons and Pastor Michael Kramer officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by the Benton American Legion & VFW Posts will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Kinkade’s memory may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois (Blue East Team) or to the Immanuel Baptist Church.

Envelopes will be available at the Immanuel Baptist Church on Saturday or at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Brenda Kay (Cook) Asher, age 76, of Benton, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab of Benton.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton with Pastor Perry Musgrave officiating. Burial will be at a future date in Knob Prairie Cemetery near Akin. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Brenda was born on November 3, 1943 in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Andrew John Cook and Evelyn Christina (Harriss) Cook. She would first marry Joe Cook, and later she married Jackie Asher, and he preceded her in death in 2001.

She formerly worked as a housekeeper at the Franklin Hospital of Benton and would later work in the laundry department with Benton Healthcare and Rehab.
Brenda enjoyed Gospel Music, especially anything Gaither; she enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching the Andy Griffith show, cooking, and she was an avid Cubs fan.
She was of the Church of God faith.

Survivors include a son David Cook and wife Betty of Benton; a daughter Janet Cook Budnick and husband Norm of Mahomet, IL; six grandchildren: Ashley Cairel of Urbana, IL, Dylan Stewart of Mahomet, IL, Brandon Cook of Benton, Joseph Cook of Benton, Jacob Cook of Benton, and Caitlyn Cook of Benton; two step-grandchildren: Lauren Budnick of Grand Rapids, MI, and Lindsey Budnick of Seattle, WA; two sisters: Nancy Johnson and husband Jim of El Paso, IL, Joy Cook Loeffler of Colorado Springs, CO; a step-sister Brenda Armour and husband Tim of Odell, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jackie Asher; a granddaughter Jessica Stewart; and a brother Andrew John Cook.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Brenda Kay Asher, to assist with funeral expenses, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Brenda Kay (Cook) Asher, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com