Dennis N. Gulley, 64, of Buckner, IL, passed away at 1:42 p.m., on Saturday,  February 24, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 22, 1953, to Nolan and Barbara (Wall) Gulley in Christopher, IL. Dennis worked as a coal miner.  On November 4, 2002,  he married Barbie Perkins and she survives.

Dennis was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved golfing and playing cards. Dennis was an avid Cubs fan. He completed an item on his bucket list when he was able to see them win the World Series.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife Barbie, two daughters, Cheyanne (Joshua) Day of WA, Gretchen (John) Martin of Mulkeytown, IL; three sons, Dakota (Lindsay) Smith of West Frankfort, IL, Joseph (Kindell) Brown of WA, Daniel (Amanda) Brown of Wellington; and several grandchildren, Cara, Veda, Janson, Colton, Gracelynn, Morgan, Gavin, Lexi, Dylan, Aden, and Aubree.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Barbara Gulley.

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

As per Dennis’ wishes, cremation will take place, with private services to be held by the family.

Memorial contributions may be made out to Celtic Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made online at www.patefh.com

Wilma Lee Elimon, age 95, of Benton, IL went to be with the Lord at 1:45 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born February 13, 1923 in West Frankfort, IL to Emon and Cora Summers.  She would marry Clyde R. Elimon on April 7, 1943, and he preceded her in death.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018 in the Immanuel Baptist Church, Benton, IL with Pastor Sammy Simmons officiating.  Private burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral hour at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Immanuel Baptist Church.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church or to SSM Hospice of the Good Samaritan.  Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Mrs. Elimon worked for 25 plus years as a lunch room supervisor at the Benton Grade School.

She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church of Benton, where she was a member of the Esther Bible Class.

Mrs. Elimon enjoyed traveling to Florida, spending time on her houseboat on Rend Lake, Church activities with her friends and family, and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters and their families, and playing cards with Clyde.

Wilma is survived by her three loving granddaughters: Leigh Ann Ward and husband Jim of Benton, Kelly Kanzaki and husband Ty of Bettendorf, IA, Lori Craven and husband Chuck of Benton; eleven great-grandchildren: Jennifer Summers of Benton, Daulton Ward and wife Brooklyn of Benton, Ashtyn Ward of Benton, Jenny Ward Head and husband Jamie of Benton, Allison Ward Anthis and husband Brad, Zachary Chaplain,  Alex Chaplain, and Katie Kanzaki all three of Bettendorf, IA, Dillan Chamness, Tyler Chamness, and A.J. Craven all of Benton; great-great-grandchildren: Anais Dove, Cheshire Dove, Aria Jane Anthis, Trevor Head, and Nathan Head; a son-in-law Cliff Jones and wife Sheila of Benton; three sisters-in-law: Nadine Dunivan and husband Rolland of Benton, Verdine Miller and husband Edward of Marion, Jean Elimon of Belleville, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Emon and Cora Summers; her husband Clyde R. Elimon (died: February 17, 2011); a daughter: Judy Jones (died: April 11, 2014); a great-granddaughter: April Dawn Chaplain; a brother Virgil Summers; a grandson-in-law: Mark Chaplain; and a brother-in-law: Jim Elimon.

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

Randy R. Santor, 52, of Benton IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 16, 2018 at his residence in Illinois.

He was born in Plattsburgh on May 22, 1965, the son of Jerry and Connie (Wells) Santor.

Randy graduated from Peru Central School in 1983. After graduating from high school, he worked at Ames and O’Neill Packing before moving to Illinois. Once in Benton, he worked at McDonalds and Ricky Nix Garage for many years.

In his free time, Randy loved to hunt and fish. He also was always willing to help anyone who needed it with the biggest smile on his face. He was a very family oriented man. If Randy wasn’t on the phone chatting and laughing with his loving parents, he was spending time with his Aunt, Uncle, and cousins from Illinois. But most importantly, Randy was a devoted father to his sons, Adam and Joey. He cherished them deeply.

Left to cherish the memory of Randy, in addition to his parents, are his brothers, Terry Santor and his wife, Kathy, and Barry Santor and his fiancé, Franca Leto; his sons, Adam and Joseph (Joey) Santor; as well as the rest of the Santor family and friends who will miss him very much.

In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Randy R. Santor may be made to his sons, Adam and Joey Santor, to benefit their education.

Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 21^st at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.

For more information,  please visit our website, https://www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com/.

Wanda Mae (Beasley) Treece, age 93, passed away on her birthday February 15, 2018 at Tidewell Hospice House in Arcadia, Florida.  Wanda was born on February 15, 1925, in Whittington, IL to Alonzo Beasley and Evelyn (Clinton) Beasley.  Wanda graduated Benton High School and married the love of her life Jack Ronel Treece, son of Frank and Nora Treece.

Wanda was a retired beautician, who loved spending time with her family.

Wanda is survived by her daughter Judy Lynn (Treece) Jones and her beloved son in law David L. Jones; two grandchildren, Heather L. (Jones) Buntin and husband, Steve; Clinton l. Jones and wife, Jessica; great-granddaughter Megan L. Buntin.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband Jack R. Treece and son Larry Jack Treece; her parents; two brothers, Bill Beasley and Donald Beasley.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton, with Bryant Harris officiating.

The Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements.

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

Andrew John Reece, 21, of Mulkeytown passed away on Saturday February 17, 2018.

He was born on July 1, 1996 in Mt.Vernon to John and Gisele (Beaudet) Reece.

Survivors include his parents John and Gisele Reece of Mulkeytown; one sister Amber Reece of Mulkeytown; one brother Bradley Restivo, MD of Norfolk, VA; grandparents Romeo and Juliette Beaudet; aunt and uncle Ray and Kelly Beaudet; cousin Hunter Beaudet.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Phyllis Reece.

He worked for the Door Doctor of Southern Illinois.

Memorial service will be on Thursday February 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the St Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher.  Visitation will be on Wednesday February 21, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.

Andrew was loved by his family and all who knew him and he will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Christopher Lions Club or to the Christopher Knights of Columbus and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Albert Adams, 83, of Benton passed away Friday morning, February 16, 2018 in Benton.

He was born in Benton, IL on September 26, 1934, the son of Thomas & Minnie (Ahls) Adams.

He married Mary Ellyn Tasky on January 29, 1966.

Mr. Adams was a retired Carpenter. He was an Army Veteran and he attended the First Christian Church in Benton.

Mr. Adams is survived by his wife Mary Ellyn Adams of Benton, son Michael David Adams of Benton, three nieces Dwight Morgan, James Michael Ahlfeld, Victor Heath Tasky & wife Traci; niece Pamela Kreher; two great-neices;  Annie Kreher and Kylee Ann Tasky; two step-nephews David Hutson and Charles Hutson, and step-niece Jan Hartsell.

Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his Parents, 2 Sisters-Betty Hutson & Dorothy Morgan, and by a Nephew-Robert Morgan, and by a Brother-in-law-Logan Hutson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 20th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Kurt Sanders officiating. Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Benton American Legion & VFW Posts and the National Guard Honor Squad will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton.  Visitation will be after 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

For those who wish Memorials me be made to the First Christian Church Fellowship Building Fund.

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

Betty Green, 89, of Benton passed away on Wednesday February 14, 2018 at Helia Healthcare in Benton.

She was born on October 9, 1928 in Christopher to Ben and Nellie (Henson) Parks.  She married Don Green and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2005.

Survivors include one daughter Donna (Jewell) Sims of Benton; four grandchildren, one great grandchild and two special friends Randy Journey and Larry Journey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Kenneth Green, three sisters and two brothers.

She was a member of the Steel City Baptist Church.

Her wishes were to be cremated with no services.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrangements.

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