David Martin, 70, of Royalton, passed away on Friday September 27, 2019 at his home.

He was born on January 28, 1949 in Hart, MI to Lewis Paul Martin and Gloris Ruth (Morningstar) Chassay. He married Kathryn L. (Carberry) Martin and she survives of Royalton.

He is also survived by his son Jason (Mikela) Martin of Toledo, IL; grandchildren Dagon Vance Smith and Lyric Maeve Martin; three sisters Kathy (Ron) Panning of Columbus, IN, Nancy (John) Musser of Tinley Park, IL and Diane Schafer of Manhattan, IL; two brothers Steve (Noreen) Martin of Carterville, IL and Bradley Scott (Kalkidan) Chassay; two sister-in-laws Katie Banks of Antioch, IL and Margaret Martin of Waynesville, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Dan Chassay and Mike Martin.

Graveside services will be on Thursday October 3, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Blairsville Cemetery with Dan Winston officiating.

Visitation will be on Wednesday October 2, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the SIH Cancer Institute or to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Betty Bowlby, 89, of Christopher, passed away on September 26, 2019 at the Herrin Hospital.

She was born on June 24, 1930 in Franklin County, IL to Rosco and Emma (Flatt) Fasig. She married Howard Bowlby and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children Pamela Bowlby of Christopher and Kenneth Bowlby of Christopher; one sister Joyce Ingersoll of Zeigler and one brother Morris Ray Fasig of Mulkeytown.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday October 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Kendall Jones officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

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Donald Theodore Taylor, Jr., 77, of Valier, IL, passed away at 4:36 p.m., on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Herrin Hospital.

He was born on January 7, 1942, to Donald Taylor Sr.and Feda (Cates) Eggleston in Mount Vernon, IL. He was married to Sherry Taylor for 25 years and Melissa Taylor for 18 years. Donald was a retired Coal Miner.

Donald attended the Church of God in Thompsonville. He was a member of the Bass Pro Club and enjoyed archery and fishing. He was also an avid hunter, trapper and golfer in his younger years. He was a loving father and grandfather. He was loved by all and will be missed.

Donald is survived by his three sons, Donald T. Taylor, III, and wife Debbie; Ralph R. Taylor, and wife, Sheresa and Jay W. Taylor, and wife Kim; one daughter, Elisa R. Summers; four sisters, Deloris and Miller Fulks, Dixie Lee Meyers, Donna and Bob White, Patty and David Swain; 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Donald Theodore, Sr. and Irmadean Taylor, his mother and step-father, Feda Mea and Robert Eggleston. and one brother, Ralph Taylor.

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

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 26, 2019, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019, 2:30 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, with Brother Brian Mixon, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pate Funeral Home to assist with funeral costs and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Roseerin S. Collins, 69, of Greenbelt, MD and formerly of Benton; passed away at 2:01 EST on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at her residence.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, 12740 Oddfellows Lane, Benton, IL 62812, with Rev. Jim Jenkel officiating. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Roseerin was born on June 22, 1950 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Bill Collins and Betty (Taylor) Collins.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Benton.

Survivors include a half-stepbrother Melvin Collins of Missouri; and a niece Janice Callahan of Belpre, Ohio.
Roseerin was preceded in death by her parents; and an aunt Beliah Collins.

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

Dennis Ray Parrent, 71, of Christopher, passed away on September 20, 2019.

He was born on June 21, 1948 in Christopher to Clifford and Eva Katherine (Grant) Parrent. He married Karen (Corso) Parrent on June 21, 1969 and she survives of Christopher.

He is also survived by his children Perry (Kimberely) Parrent of Sesser and Angela Parrent of Christopher; two grandchildren Sara Gualdoni of Herrin and Ashley Carmickle of West Frankfort.

Dennis was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Zeigler. He was a Sunday school superintendent and loved to teach children about the Lord. He also loved to hunt, fish and to travel, especially his trip to Branson.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the First Apostolic Church in Zeigler with Brother Jason Todd officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday at the Church from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery.

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Kevin A. Stirewalt, 58, of Benton, passed away at 3:29 a.m., on Friday, September 20, 2019, at the Helia Heath Care of Benton.

He was born on February 1, 1961, to Doyle Bader and Prudence (Rice) Stirewalt in Champaign, IL. Kevin worked as a Electrician for the Local 601 Union Hall.

Kevin was a member of the Benton American Legion Post 280 Sons of the Legion. He had a big heart and always willing to support and help our local veterans by lending a helping hand. Kevin was a dear loving friend to many and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his brother, Michael Doyle; a sister, Karen Irene Irwin, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle Bader and Prudence Anne Stirewalt.

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

Per Kevin’s wishes cremation will take place.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Benton American Legion Post 280 Sons of the Legion and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Kevin A. Stirewalt, 58, of Benton, passed away at 3:29 a.m., on Friday, September 20, 2019, at the Helia Heath Care of Benton.

He was born on February 1, 1961, to Doyle Bader and Prudence (Rice) Stirewalt in Champaign, IL. Kevin worked as a Electrician for the Local 601 Union Hall.

Kevin was a member of the Benton American Legion Post 280 Sons of the Legion. He had a big heart and always willing to support and help our local veterans by lending a helping hand. Kevin was a dear loving friend to many and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his brother, Michael Doyle; a sister, Karen Irene Irwin, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle Bader and Prudence Anne Stirewalt.

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

Per Kevin’s wishes cremation will take place.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Benton American Legion Post 280 Sons of the Legion and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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