Barbara Jane McCoy, 71, of Benton, IL, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Helia Healthcare of Benton, IL.

She was born on October 6, 1946, to John and Lida (Miller) Rusher in Rend City, IL. On May 15, 1971, she married James McCoy, and he survives.

Barbara was a member of the First Baptist Church of West City. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with her family.

Barbara is survived by her husband, James McCoy; two children, Matthew McCoy of Benton, IL and Jennifer (Ryan) Huie of Sesser, IL; one granddaughter, Rylin Huie; four brothers and sisters, Rick (Gail) Rusher of Owensville, IN, Steve (Tara) Rusher of Evansville, IL, Christy (Jim) Davenport of Henderson, KY, and Kathy Rusher of Benton, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Lida Rusher.

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

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 17, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow visitation Monday, September 17, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at the Pate Funeral Home with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Burial will take place in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Memorials contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Timothy Wayne Curwick, 36, of Mulkeytown, IL passed away on Monday September 10, 2018.

He was born on November 3, 1981 to Rick Donovan and Beth (Curwick) Donovan.  He was engaged to Amy Willis and she survives of Mulkeytown.

He is survived by his parents, fiancé and his children Paula Curwick of Coello, Kayla Curwick of Royalton, Jonathon Curwick of Benton, Emma Willis, Kaitlin, and Jaxon Willis of Mulkeytown; one sister Amy Donovan of Harrisburg; two nieces Bethany and Chloe; grandmother Jo Ann Yosanovich of Buckner and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his son Nicholas Curwick, grandmother Ilene Marie Vogler, and grandfather Donald Curwick.

He was a press operator at Nascote in Nashville, IL.

Graveside services will be on Thursday September 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Mulkeytown Cemetery with Brother Harol Whitlock officiating.  Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral arrangements.

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

Irene Eurgil, 95, of Sesser passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018.

“She is Clothed with the strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future” Prov. 31:25

 

She was born on October 23, 1922 in Mt. Pleasant, PA, to Joseph and Mary (Bogucz) Sopala.  She was married to Felix Eurgil on June 15, 1946 and he preceded her in death on June 29, 2006.

Irene is survived by her children Mary (Rick) Tygett, David (Linda) Eurgil, and Cheryl (Charles) Dame all of Sesser; Grandchildren Michele (Ed) Epplin, Jennifer (Craig) Zinzilieta, Tim (Alison) Tygett, Michael Tygett, David II (Amber) Eurgil, Alison (Marcus) Barice, Matthew (Janelle) Eurgil, Jeff (Beth) Dame, Scott (Paula) Dame, and Dustin (Lara) Dame; great grandchildren Luke, Lexi, Lauren, Jake, Emma, Timmy, Isabella, D.J., Canon, Donovan, Alexandria, Lily, Cole, Micah, Jocelyn, Madison, Elle, Trevor, Charli, Maximus and Henry; and many close and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 60 years Felix, two sisters Isabella Sopala and Elaine (Albert) Yurgovsky, one brother Leonard Sopala, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Wanda and Mickey Korin.

She was a member of the St Mary’s Catholic Church in Sesser for over 70 years and the St Mary’s Altar Society.  Irene enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, baking and shopping with her friends.  She worked for many years at the “Fabric Shop” in Sesser.

Funeral Mass for Irene will be on Friday September 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the St Mary’s Catholic Church in Sesser with Father Urban Osuji officiating.  Visitation will be on Thursday September 6, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser.  Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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

Scott Mitchell, 68, of Benton passed away on Friday August 31, 2018 at his home. 

He was born on August 31, 1950 in Iron Mountain, MI to Dr. Eugene Pratt and Francis Justine (Alvey) Mitchell.  He is survived by his children Michael Scott (Jennifer) Mitchell of Naples, FL, Casey (Robert) Goins of Mulkeytown and Lauren (Jeffrey) Kutzke of Marco Island, FL; grandchildren Koleton, Kylee, Mason, Laiken, Brayden and Klayton; one brother Michael Mitchell of Benton; one sister Sarah Arview of Fort Branch, IN. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Ruth Ann Mitchell.   He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Navy. 

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday September 8, 2018 at Noon at the Bocce Ball Club, 500 South Wilson Street, Benton, IL 62812.

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

 

Hazel Margaret Lampley, age 91, of Benton, passed away at 1:53 p.m. Monday, September 3, 2018 at SIH Herrin Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Bert Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Mrs. Lampley was born on May 1, 1927 in Macedonia, IL, the daughter of Warner Brooks and Florence (Winemiller) Brooks. She married William E. Lampley, Sr. on June 27, 1943 and together they celebrated 73 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2017.

Mrs. Lampley was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Benton Garden Club, Benton Women’s Club, and formerly was a member of the Benton Bowl Ladies League Bowling.

She enjoyed being involved and being a proud member of the Macedonia United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Lampley also enjoyed reading and quilting. She made quilts for every child and grandchild in her family.

Survivors include her; four children: Cheryl K. Lampley of Benton, Billie S. Higgerson of Benton, William E. Lampley, Jr. and wife Michele of Benton, Steven C. Lampley and wife Daredan of Marion, IL; seven grandchildren: Christopher J. Fiorenzi of Texas, Jacquelyn Higgerson of Benton, Shannon Melvin and husband Rodney of Benton, Trent Higgerson and wife Becky of Mahomet, IL, James Lampley of Benton, Mark Lampley of Benton, Casey C. Lampley of West Frankfort; ten great-grandchildren: Taylor Fiorenzi, Brock Britton, Mallory English and husband Tanner, Jace Melvin, Paxton Melvin, Liam Higgerson, Yorke Higgerson, Logan Lampley, Olivia Lampley, and Luke Lampley; a brother Don Brooks of Ewing; a nephew Brian Brooks; two nieces Gail Ellett and Becky Markham.

Mrs. Lampley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband;  a daughter Kathy Ruth Lampley; a granddaughter: Cynthia Fiorenzi; a sister Kathryn Parrish; a son-in-law: Gerald Higgerson; and a granddaughter-in-law: Tiffany Lampley.

Memorial contributions may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Terry Curtis Hutson, 71, of Sesser passed away on Tuesday September 4, 2018 at home.

He was born on March 30, 1947 in Sesser, IL to Curtis and Reba (Culley) Hutson.  He married Rhonda (Montgomery) Hutson on May 21, 1983 and she survives of Sesser.

He is survived by his wife Rhonda; Children Ryan (Jennifer) Huie of Sesser, Joel (Lisa) Huie of Belleville, IL, Darren (Mark) Hutson of Seattle, WA and Kaitlin Hutson of North Liberty, IA; grandchildren Grant, Rylin, Cole, Mason; three sisters Joyce (Kenneth) Kirkpatrick of Rock Island, IL. Reba (Brooks) High of Anna and June Hutson of Sesser.

He was employed by the Sesser-Valier School District for many years until his retirement.  He was an avid St Louis Cardinals fan and was a member of the Sesser Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services will be on Saturday September 8, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Rev. Stephen Gray officiating.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Hammond Cemetery in Sesser. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hammond Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

 

It is with great sadness that her family announces the passing of Lana Lynn Kern. She passed on August 30, 2018 at the age of 75 after an eight-year battle with cancer that she handled with amazing dignity and grace.

In her younger years Lana was an accomplished baton twirler and earned a scholarship to Purdue University where she was a majorette in the band, performing as a Silver Twin. She dedicated most of her life to her five children and later spent some of her time teaching college algebra at Rend Lake College. Her enduring contribution and legacy is the example that she set for her children and others that she touched in her life. Lana was a selfless and loving person that was devoted to others and had an uncommon ability to see the best in every person and every circumstance.

Lana was preceded in death by her father, Romie Barminski; mother, Sydney Jane Barminski; sister, Verna Jane Barminski; the father of her children, Mark Kern; an infant daughter, Heather; and infant grandson, Kern Williams. She is remembered lovingly and fondly by her family: Frank and Patty, Eric, Brian and Summer, Jason and Janie, and Megan and Chris Williams. Lana was blessed with six grandchildren and was a proud and loving grandmother to Caden, Charli, Ellsie, Landon, Hunter, and Cash. Lana was special to us and will be greatly missed but always appreciated and cherished in our memories.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, September 3, 2018, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will follow at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Lana Lynn Kern, to be used for support and to bring joy to those in their fight against cancer. Memorial donations will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home.

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