Ethan James Marcus, 26, of Christopher, IL passed away on March 29, 2018.

He was born on November 22, 1991 in DuQuoin, IL.

He is survived by his mother Donna (Mark) Anderton of Woodlawn; father Brandy Marcus of Coello; son Parker James Marcus and his mother Hannah; grandparents Carrie and Gale Eubanks of Sesser; aunts and uncles Chris and Jill Murry and Alan and Robbi Rieckenberg; step sister Alechia and Gabe Sveda; step brother Khorey Anderton; and several cousins.

Memorial service will be on Wednesday April 4, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Rev. Daniel Ison officiating.  Visitation will be on Tuesday April 3, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 Pm at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and motocross.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to his son, Parker James Marcus and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Mark Reed Harrison, age 75, of Benton, IL passed away at 3:45 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at the Helia Healthcare of Benton.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in the Leffler Funeral Home, with Rev. Eddie Paul Davis officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Antioch Cemetery, near Macedonia.

Mark was born on March 3, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Harold Harrison and Mildred (Reed) Harrison.

Mark attended Western Military Academy in Alton, IL where he graduated in 1961. He would further his education, attending and graduating from both SIU-Carbondale and Evansville University, and would receive a Master’s Degree.

Mr. Harrison was a History Professor and a caregiver to his family. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Benton.

Mark enjoyed reading, and he spent countless hours at the Benton Public Library. He enjoyed dining out and visiting with friends and family. He also loved to travel, especially to Scottsdale, AZ.

He is survived by two special friends and their families: Sherry Richardson and husband Steve of Benton, and Carole Book and husband Jim of Benton.

Mark was preceded in death by his father Harold Harrison; his mother Mildred (Reed) Harrison Smith; and two uncles: Guy Reed, and Carter Harrison.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Public Library, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Alva “Bud” Bowlin, 91, of Benton passed away on March 28, 2018 in Benton.

He was born on January 14, 1927 in Christopher to Alva and Sybil (Johnson) Bowlin.  He married Jessie (Lunsford) Bowlin on August 10, 1946 and she preceded him in death on December 22, 2013.

Survivors include his daughter Christi (Dwayne) Kirkman of Benton; grandchildren Jonathon Kirkman, Korby Kirkman, and Adena Bowlin and fiancée Jeff Clark; daughter-in-law Gay Bowlin; great grandchildren Kailey (Dave) McCain and Zack Kirkman; great great grandchildren David McCain, Keegan McCain, Zaedyn McCain, Roxzyn McCain, Lynlee McCain; and one brother Wendell Bowlin of Sesser and a special friend Wanda Kirkpatrick.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Cyril Bowlin, and nine brothers and sisters Cyril Bowlin, Zolace “Hunky” Bowlin, Gofrey Bowlin, Elnora Harris, Wilda Black, Anna Lou Bate, Kayoda Breeding, Agatha Sandefur and Rowena DeWitt.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Ainad Shriners, American Legion and Eastern Star.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He was the founder of Bowlin’s Foodland. Bud was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish.  He was especially proud of his son Cyril that was inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.

Funeral services will be on Monday April 2, 2018 at 12:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.  Visitation will be on Monday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM.  Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Benton Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

 

Joyce Elaine Eubanks, 82, formerly of Benton, IL, passed away at 6:15 p.m., on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Cox Medical Center in Branson, MO.

She was born on February 25, 1936, to John and Thelma (Woolsey) Terry in DuQuoin, IL. Joyce married Kerby Eubanks and he precedes her. She loved singing gospel music and was a member of the Gospel Music Association. Joyce was loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was especially fond of her dog, Pierre.

Joyce is survived by four children, Debbie Brown of Clairmore, OK, Charles (Janet) McEndree of Branson, MO, Tina (James) Renner of Lakeland, FL, Susan (Rick) Renner of Lakeland, FL; eight grandchildren, Ronnie, Brock, Jason, Aimee, Amber, Tim, Bradley, Derek, Stephanie; many great grandchildren; and one brother, Mike Terry of West Frankfort, IL.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kerby Eubanks, parents, John Ike and Thelma Terry; one brother, Sonny; and four sisters, Dolly, Peggy, Marilyn, and Nedra.

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

Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 1:00 p.m. at  Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Burial will follow services at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, IL.

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

Robert  DeWitt, 47, of Zeigler, IL., passed away at 12:50 a.m., on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Franklin Hospital ER. 

He was born on May 30, 1970, to James William DeWitt and Linda Rae (Wiles) DeWitt.
Robert is survived by his loving fiancée, Dianna Bloom, two sons, Bobby A. DeWitt and Christian DeWitt; and one daughter, Jamie M. DeWitt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. DeWitt and Linda R. DeWitt, one brother, James M. DeWitt, and one sister, Tammy DeWitt.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main Street, Benton, IL.
As per Robert’s wishes, cremation will take place.
Services will be held privately by the family at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pate Funeral Home to help assist with funeral expenses.

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