Michael E. Greeney, 50, of Benton, passed away at 2:25 p.m., on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at his residence.

He was born on April 26, 1968, to James and Riattia “Jeanette” (Brewer) Greeney in Charleston, SC.

Michael enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, watching and playing basketball.

He is survived by a brother, James (Karen) William Greeney of Benton, IL; a sister, Paula Sanders; a nephew, Brad (Lyndsay Key) Greeney; a great-nephew, Remington; and a great-niece, Meelah.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Father, James R. and Riattia “Jeanette” Greeney; and one brother, Mark A. Brewer.

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

Per Michael’s wishes cremation will take place.

Services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pate Funeral Home in care of funeral expenses.

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

Shirley Overturf, 79, of Johnston City, IL formerly of Sesser passed away on Friday January 18, 2019.

She was born on February 27, 1939 in Christopher to Harland and Lucille (Wilson) Gunter. She married James Overturf on March 11, 1955 and he preceded her in death on March 1, 2002.

She is survived by her children Debra (Jack) Mohr of Thompsonville and Michael (Mary) Overturf of Johnston City; two grandsons Jeffery Morris and Richard Morris; two great grandchildren Kara Morris and Jake Morris.

Graveside services will be on Monday January 28, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Overturf Cemetery in Ewing with Rev. Michael Neubert officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery and also can be mailed to the funeral home.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrangements.

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Clarence Eugene Gulley, 76, of Valier passed away on January 18, 2019.

He was born on December 22, 1942 in West Frankfort, IL to Dennis and Henrietta (Galloway) Gulley.

He is survived by his daughter Lori Johnson of Benton; grandchildren William (Andrea) Renner of Sesser and Alexis Renner of Chicago; great grandson Colt Renner; and one sister-in-law Norma Gulley of Christopher

He was a member of the UMWA, 50 year member of the Sesser Masonic Lodge and a Charter Member of the Masonic Riders Association.

He served as the Hurst Chief of Police and was a police officer at Valier, Christopher, and West Frankfort. He was a retired coal miner and a Veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers David Gulley, Nolan Gulley, and Howard Gulley, and one sister-in-law Barbara Gulley.

Funeral services will be on Saturday January 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Alan Minton officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Masonic Rites will be held at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be given to the Sesser Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund. Make checks payable to the Sesser Masonic Lodge. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Howard O. Hill, 95, of Christopher passed away on January 21, 2019.

He was born on January 2, 1924 in Zeigler, IL to Wiley L. and Henritta Ann (Dixon) Hill. He married Olive (McCluskey) Hill on March 10, 1946 and she preceded him in death on June 18, 2016.

He is survived by his children Howard Duane (Juanita) Hill of Charleston, IN, Marsha Kay Bowers of Benton and Ginger (Jayce) Martin of Christopher; Clint (Amy) Hill, Somer (Ryan) Novakovsky, Robert Morris III, Tony (Ashley) Hodge, John (Gretchen) Martin, Jayson (Marcy) Martin, Jesse Martin, and Jamie Thompson; great grandchildren Cassie Novakovsky, Gabe Novakovsky, Darren Hill, Autumn Hill, Griffin Hill, Allie Hodge, Lauren Kent, Ashlyn Thompson, Alex Thompson, Veda Martin, Janson Martin, Gracie Martin, Jaycie Martin, Callie Martin, and Adlie Martin; one sister Vida Louise Little of Dallas, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two grandchildren Darren Duane Hill and Andrew Lee Querry, four sisters and two brothers.

Howard served in the United States Army during World War II and Korea. He was a Mine Superintendent, and enjoyed hang gliding. He was also a member of the Church of Christ in Christopher.

Funeral services will be on Friday January 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother George Marshall officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday January 24, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 7:30 PM and on Friday January 25, 2019 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Veteran’s Medical Center CLC Hospice, 2401 West Main Street, Marion, IL 62959. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Paulagene Pechenino, 94, of Christopher passed away on January 15, 2019.

She was born on June 30, 1924 in Benton, IL to Paul and Louella (Ostein) Reed. She married Louis “Louie” Pechenino on November 27, 1947 and he preceded her in death on December 1, 2017.

She is survived by her son Paul (Susan) Pechenino of Trenton, IL; grandchildren Julie, Kenneth, Angela and Amy; great grandchildren Andrew, Gabby and Louie; one brother Paul Jerry (Jeanne) Reed of Colorado Springs, CO.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Christopher.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Darla Lou Siegrist and one son Gary Jo Pechenino.

Funeral services will be on Friday January 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Matt Crain officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at St Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Christopher.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association or to the Christopher Public Library. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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