Theresa Lynn Chwarczinski, 65, of Christopher passed away on April 14, 2018.

She was born on September 4, 1952 in Chicago, IL to Ralph Dasher and Charlotte (Kramer) Petrazio.  She married David Chwarczinski on February 14, 1991 and he survives of Christopher.

Other survivors include her mother Charlotte Petrazio of Benton; children Martha “Marty” Veteto of Christopher and Larry Brad (Sonya) Veteto of Benton; step-children David Chwarczinski, Sylgrida Douberley and her children, Tyler Morgan and his children; grandchildren Larry Veteto Jr., Courtney Veteto, Abby Veteto, Preston Veteto, Nikoelle Beattie, and Allison “Ryder” Beattie; brother Martin (Judy) Tate of Macedonia; sister Melissa (Keith) Cash of Jacksonville, FL.

She was preceded in death by her father, and one brother Mike Tate.

Theresa always had a smile on her face and a hug for everyone.

Funeral services will be on Friday April 20, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Mark Tate officiating.  Visitation will be on Thursday April 19, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family.  Checks can be made payable to Marty Veteto and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Dale A. Whittington, 41, of West Frankfort, IL passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Herrin, IL on February 17, 1977 the son of William & Brenda (Whitecotton) Whittington.

He married Ashley (Kerley) on September 27, 2003, and she survives.

Dale was a loving husband and father. He was blessed to be a foster father to 10 children over the last 10 years.

Dale is survived by his wife, Ashley, of Whittington; four children, Melanie, Stephanie, Faith and Aydyn; granddaughter Madison; father William Whittington, of Benton, IL; sister Crystal Leschke, and husband Troy, of West Frankfort; nieces and nephews Jessica, Courtney, Brianna, Donovan and wife Natalie, Zack and Jacob; great niece and nephews, Jaylin, Jelena and Ganon Scott. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Memorial funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 18th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Don Wilburn officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Ruth Imogene Rea, 99, of Dunlap TN, formerly of Benton IL, passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018 in Whitwell TN. 

Imogene was born in the Mt. Pleasant community in Franklin County IL August 31, 1918, the daughter of William Napoleon Payne and Libbie (King) Payne.  She married Dallas Palmer Rea September 7, 1940; he preceded her in death March 30, 2006. 

She is survived by her son Richard (Deidre) Rea of Dunlap TN; grandson Jesse (Caroline) Rea of Princeton KY; granddaughter Dr. Libby (Kirby) Ownby of Maryville TN; great-grandchildren Jacob, Ethan, Kaden and Emily Claire; a sister-in-law Mrs. Delton Glynn Rea Sr., of Griffin GA and many nieces and nephews. 

Imogene was preceded in death by her husband Dallas, her parents, brothers- and sisters-in-law William Arthur and Daphna Rea, John Wesley and Kathleen Rea and Delton Glynn Rea Sr.; sisters- and brothers in-law Enid Rowena (Rea) and A.C “Cook” Sanders and Cleona Ethel (Rea) and Carl George. 

A memorial service was held Saturday April 14, 11 a.m. at the Standefer-Reed Funeral Home in Dunlap TN with the family receiving guests 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday April 13^th and 10 a.m.-11 a.m.  Interment will be Friday April 20, 11 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Valier IL.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Dunlap TN Building Fund. 

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

Claude Albert Sullivan, age 97, of Macedonia; passed away at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital of McLeansboro.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in the Macedonia United Methodist Church, with Rev. Robert “Bud” Sefried officiating.  Burial, with Military Honors conducted by the Benton American Legion Post#280, V.F.W. Post#2671, and the Army National Guard of Marion, will be in the Macedonia Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to the funeral hour at 1:00 p.m. at the church.  Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Claude was born on November 18, 1920 in Macedonia, Illinois, the son of Arthur G. Sullivan and Naomi Florence (Weatherford) Sullivan.  He would marry the former Hazel McLarin, and she preceded him in death on January 10, 1993.

Mr. Sullivan proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, from July 23, 1942 through January 13, 1946, during World War II.  He was an MP serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign. He received a bronze star from a battle in New Guinea.

Claude’s working career was as a truck driver for Vice’s Feed Mill.

He is survived by a brother Everett Ray Sullivan of Macedonia; a nephew Gary Sullivan of Johnston City, IL; two great nephews: Alan Sullivan and wife Sarah of Thompsonville, Christopher Sullivan and wife Tina of Pittsburg, IL; a great-great-nephew Aaron Sullivan; three great-great-nieces: Autumn, Abigail and Amelia Sullivan; and his lady friend Nina Johnson of McLeansboro.

Mr. Sullivan was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother and sister-in-law: Floyd and Mae Sullivan; and a niece Elloise Sullivan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Macedonia Cemetery, and will be accepted at the church on Wednesday.

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

Phyllis L. McPherson, 82, of Benton passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Herrin Hospital.

She was born in Logan, IL on March 14, 1936, the daughter of Johnie & Ethel (Denham) Smothers. She was married to Joe McPherson and he preceded her in death on September 28, 1993.

Mrs. McPherson was a Homemaker.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Kimberly Hickam, and husband Bruce of Cambria, IL, Richard McPherson, and wife Janet of Remington, VA and Gayla Peavey & husband Steve of West Frankfort; grandchildren, Marci Killeen and husband Kyle, of San Diego, CA, Amanda Hickam, of Johnston City, IL, Toni Marie Terry, and husband Bobby, of Murfreesboro, TN, Richard Joseph McPhereson, of Logan, IL, Samantha Jo Denmark, and husband Andreus, of Prattville, AL and Chloe Marie Peavey, of West Frankfort; great grandchildren Logan Michael and Maxwell; one sister, Dorothy L. Siddens, Cape Girardeau, MO; one niece, Lisa Lambert, of Cape Girardeau; one nephew, Stanley Wicks, and wife Debbie, of Cape Girardeau.

Mrs. McPherson was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 1 Son-Mark A. Smothers and by 1 Brother-in-law-Charles “Dutch” Siddens.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Larry Clyatt officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.. on Monday at the funeral home.

For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuenralhome.com

Robert Martin Garrison, 95, of Benton, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Pate Funeral Home.  Internment will follow at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery. Military funeral honors to be performed by the Scott AFB Honor Guard.
Following the graveside service, the Garrison Family wish to invite family and friends to join them for food and beverages and to share memories and stories of Robert’s life at the Benton Elks (167 Industrial Park Drive in Benton)