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.

Steven Michael Peacock, 55, of Collinsville, IL, passed away at 9:39 a.m., on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at his residence.

He was born on March 27, 1964, in Danville, IL.

Steven was a member of the Gun Creek Retriever Club and judged the Grand National for Retriever Trials twice. He was an outdoorsman and loved fishing and hunting. Steven was a loving son, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his parents, Jerry Wayne and Kay Frances Peacock of Benton, IL; a son, Cory Peacock; a daughter, Shawnna Riggs; and four grandchildren.

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

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow visitation on Monday, September 23, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at the Pate Funeral Home, with Fr. Urban Osuji, officiating.

Cremation will follow services and burial will take place in the Tower Heights Cemetery, West Frankfort, IL.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Judith Ann Webb, 75, of Ewing; died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her home.

Per her wishes, Mrs. Webb will be cremated. A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019 at her home 13381 Webb Hill Road, Ewing, IL, with Nathan Dilliner officiating. A Fellowship Dinner will immediately follow services. The Fellowship Dinner will be held at the First Free Will Baptist Church Activity Building, 1208 East Bond Street, Benton, Illinois 62812. Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Judy was born on September 5, 1944 in Benton, Illinois, the daughter of W.C. McKinnon and Violet Mildred (Naylor) McKinnon. She married Jay Douglas Webb on October 17, 1964 and he preceded her in death on October 2, 2013.

Judy, along with her late husband and their son Shannon, owned and operated Webb’s Hill Farms of Ewing.
She was a member of the Franklin County Home Extension. She enjoyed attending various local churches and enjoyed listening to Gospel music.

She also enjoyed traveling and taking trips, going out to eat with her close friends, listening to Elvis Presley music. But, most of all she enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter Josie.
Survivors include her son Shannon Webb and wife Tracey of Ewing; granddaughter Josie Lee Webb of Ewing; a sister Mary McKinnon of Benton; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother Jim McKinnon, and a sister Donna Ellis.

Memorial contributions in memory of Judy Webb, may be made to the organization of the donor’s choice.

Catherine “Cathy” A. Bourland, 74, of Benton, passed away at 2:08 a.m., on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, IL.

She was born on July 29, 1945, to Aurthur and May Bourland in West Frankfort, IL. She worked as a seamstress for many years.

Cathy was a member of the West City Church of God. She loved sewing, fishing and her church. Cathy also enjoyed flowers and hummingbirds.

She is survived by her one daughter, Pam Bourland; two sons, Carl Gunter and David Bourland; a brother, Red Bourland; her special companion, Edward “Ed” Braden; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many other family members.

Cathy was preceded in death by father, Aurthur Bourland; mother, May Bourland; one son, Gene Gutner; and two brothers, Bud Bourland and Jim Bourland.

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

Per Cathy’s wishes cremation will take place.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com