Fawn Annette Lorenz, age 52, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024, at her friend’s home in Thompsonville, after a five-month battle with lung cancer.

Fawn was born on September 19, 1972, in Kankakee, IL; the daughter of Jo Anne (Herzog) Marcotte.
She was a bartender having worked for several area bars. She was also a member of the Benton Eagles Aerie 2898.
Fawn enjoyed crafting, her annual trip to the Covered Bridge Festival, traveling, back road cruising. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her granddaughter Olivia.

Survivors include two sons: Dylan Lorenz of West Frankfort, IL, Dalton Thompson of Benton, IL; a granddaughter Olivia Jean Annette Lorenz; a brother Thomas Engleman of Markleville, IN; her boyfriend Monty Reiger of Benton, IL; three nieces Jill Alfrey and husband Greg, Susie Engleman, Heather Albright all of Indiana; her close friends: Jean Harbour of Thompsonville, IL, Becky Conley of Benton, IL, Janice Poteete of Benton, IL, Michelle Ing of Akin, IL, Deserae Mohr of Benton, IL, and Melissa Reiger of Benton, IL.

She was preceded in death by her loving mother.
Fawn’s wishes are to be cremated.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Benton Eagles.
Cremation arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in memory of Fawn, may be made to the State Bank of Whittington Go Fund Me Account, to assist with the cremation expenses.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Fawn, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Shirley Faye Harden, age 86, of Benton, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:02 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Shirley was born on August 13, 1938, in Peoria, IL; the daughter of Frank Arnold and Inez (Dean) Arnold. She married Robert “Bob” Harden on February 1, 1964, and together they shared 60 years and 11 months of marriage.

She formerly worked for the Borg-Warner Corporation of Chicago, IL.

Shirley was a member of the Logan Church of God. She was a former director of the Joy Bells, a ministry of the church for young girls. Until her health failed her, she enjoyed worshipping with her church family.

Mrs. Harden enjoyed sewing, reading her Bible, and shopping. Her greatest enjoyment was taking care of her grandkids.
Surviving is her loving husband Robert “Bob” Harden of Benton, IL; a daughter Sherry Adams of Benton, IL; a son Rick Fuller and wife Paula of Benton, IL; four grandchildren: Nicci Miller of Benton, IL, Brian Adams of Benton, IL, Zachary Adams of Benton, IL, Leah Sullivan and husband Travis of Akin, IL; five great-grandchildren: Archer Adams, Paisley Adams, Brantlee Miller, Gunter Sullivan, Gage Sullivan; an additional great-grandchild, Libby Faye, on the way; a sister Dorothy Anthony of Chicago, IL; a brother Frank Arnold of Parkersburg, West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Margaret Payne.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, IL, with Pastor Kurt Sanders officiating. Burial will
follow in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, IL. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

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

Kent Edward Fenoglio, Sr., 71, of Benton passed away Friday morning, January 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Houston, TX on July 17, 1953, the son of Melvin & Teresa (Evers) Fenoglio.

He married Sheila Kay Bullington on February 24, 1983 and she preceded him in death on November 10, 2015.

Mr. Fenoglio worked for B & M Motors for 38 years, first for Ben then for Deon. He was an excellent mechanic, everyone knew they could count on him. He never told anyone no. He loved his cats. He loved and cherished his family. He found the Lord before he passed.

Mr. Fenoglio is survived by his:
2 Children:
Kent “Pee Wee” Fenoglio Jr. and wife Courtney
Jesse Fenoglio
24 Grandchildren
21 Great-Grandchildren
3 Step-Children:
Tammetha & WIlliam Shepard
Robert Curtis Yocum
Laurena Huffman and Eric Ferkins
Siblings:
Wayne Fenoglio
Jane Underwood
Deana Daniel
Jerrel Fenoglio
Lenita Fenoglio
Julie Barrios & husband Antonio

Mr. Fenoglio was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, Brothers-Aaron Fenoglio & Roger Fenoglio, 1 Grandson and 1 Granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday January 16th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Robert Bryan Browning, age 63, April 11, 1961 – January 7, 2025, loving father, husband, brother, and friend passed away surrounded by his loving family in his home in Palmetto, GA. He was born to Barney Kirby and Ethel Carmen (née Smith) Browning in Benton, IL. He was married to Leslie Goldman on June 22, 1991, and remained close friends with her after they divorced in 2012. He married long-time partner Teresa Rivers on December 20, 2024.

Bryan was the first of two children born to his parents, joined by his younger sister Lisa.

At a young age, his father bought him his first minibike, which developed into a lifelong love for riding, and later racing motorcycles, and many of Bryan’s closest friendships developed with his riding buddies. An excellent mechanic, he enjoyed fixing not only motorcycles but also cars.

Bryan also had a lifelong love of music. He began playing guitar while in elementary school, and continued playing throughout his life, playing in bands with friends in Benton and Tyrone, and later with his children in their Palmetto, GA home.

He attended Southern Illinois University from 1979 to 1983, and entered the United States Air Force as an officer upon graduating. After completing pilot training, he served as a KC-135 pilot before being honorably discharged in 1990. He then moved into his second career flying for Delta Air Lines, where he worked for 34 years, finishing his career in 2024 as a Captain on the Boeing 737.

He met Leslie Goldman in Shreveport, LA, while in the Air Force. The two married on June 22, 1991, and moved to Tyrone. GA in 1992, where he resided until their divorce in 2012. They had two sons together: Matthew, born July 1, 1998, who has followed in his father’s footsteps as a pilot for United Airlines, and William, born April 7, 2001, who is currently attending law school.

Bryan moved to Palmetto, GA in 2013, where he resided until his death. He loved working on his house and land, and was always taking on new projects. In 2013, he met Teresa Rivers, his longtime partner who he ultimately married in 2024.

Bryan was preceded in death by his parents in 2022. In addition to his sons, Matthew and William, he is survived by his wife Teresa Rivers, sister Lisa Browning, and niece Elissa and nephew Brandtlee Brown.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 12 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at Morton & Johnston funeral home, 410 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812. The funeral will also be held at Morton & Johnston on Monday, January 13th at 1:00 PM, followed by a burial service at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, 12740 Oddfellow Ln Benton, Illinois 62812. Military rites will be observed.

For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Betty Jean (Leming) Spruell, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 99, in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on December 3, 1925, in Christopher, IL, to Harry and Helen (Booher) Leming. She grew up and lived her entire life there until moving to St. Louis in 2017. She was a dedicated and loving wife to her late husband, Charlie Spruell. He preceded her in death on April 18, 2002. She was a devoted mother to her children, Denise Bovyn of St. Louis, MO, David and Mary Anne Spruell of Columbia, IL, and Becky and Randy Gilbert of Mulkeytown, IL. She was also a loving grandmother to her 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Faye Smith, of Gulfport, MS, her sisters-in-law, Lou Leming, of Christopher, Margaret Hoerler and Jean Spruell, both of McLeansboro, IL, and several nieces and nephews.

All of her family will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Susan, sons, Michael and Jeffrey; granddaughter, Jennifer Jo (Gilbert) Preuss; and brother, Harry “Bud” Leming.

After graduating high school, she moved to St. Louis and became a real-life “Rosie the Riveter”, working on a secret project to assemble parts on a submarine. Betty was an avid bowler and reader. She enjoyed antiques, garage sales, and going to auctions with family and friends. She could cuss better than any sailor. In her later years, she was an avid watcher of HGTV and knew before going to commercial what the problem was: mold. There was nothing she loved more than being a host for gatherings. She especially loved making Christmas magical and baking thousands of cookies for all to enjoy. More than anything, she made us all feel so special and loved.

Rest in peace, dear Mom-Nan. You will forever be in our hearts and memories.

Funeral services will be on Sunday January 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery.

The family requests that donations be made to St. Andrews Cemetery Fund in memory of Betty Spruell, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Freddie Gene Seiler, 88, of Sesser, Illinois, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2025.

Born on May 8, 1936, to Clarence and Mary (Cantrell) Seiler of Sesser, Freddie was the embodiment of faith, family, and hard work. On July 17, 1955, he married the love of his life, Carol Eubanks. Their 69 years of marriage served as a beautiful testimony of devotion and love to all who knew them. Together, they were blessed with one daughter, Cheryl (Lonnie) Garner of Sesser.

Freddie’s career reflected his dedication and strong work ethic. He was employed at Blue Bell Packing in DuQuoin and later worked as a coal miner at Inland Steel. A long-time member of Sesser First Baptist Church, Freddie lived his faith daily, inspiring those around him with his kindness and humility.

He was a loving husband, proud father, devoted grandfather, and cherished uncle. His family brought him immense joy and they all spent many wonderful times together. Freddie is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Cheryl, and grandsons Craig (Melodee) Garner and Shane (Bethany) Garner. His legacy also lives on through his great-grandchildren Maty (Derek) Parvin, Jaycee (Logan) Giles, Caleb Lewis, Cru Garner, Ellie Garner, Cala Garner, Croix Garner, and his great-great-grandson Waylen Giles. He will also be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, his son-in-law, Lonnie Garner, and his beloved brother, Deon Seiler.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, officiated by Pastor Chris Hottensen. Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sesser First Baptist Church Youth Department or to Sprouts, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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

Bill Barnfield, 93, of Benton passed away Tuesday evening, December 31, 2024.

Bill was born in Benton, IL on October 24, 1931 the son of Clyde & Pearl (Hobbs) Barnfield.
He married Phyllis Jane Wallace on July 9, 1955 and she preceded him in death on January 20, 2022.
Mr. Barnfield was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. He proudly served in the US Army and was a Korean War Veteran. Mr. Barnfield retired from Rice Foods. His family and his faith were the most important things in his life. Even though Mr. & Mrs. Barnfield may have had only one year of schooling beyond high school, they knew an education would provide one with limitless opportunities. They were so proud that all of their children graduated college.

Mr. Barnfield is survived by his:
4 Children:
Deidre Rea & husband Richard of Signal Mountain, TN
Dr. Terry Barnfield & wife Glynis of Salem
Clydette Barnfield of Benton
Dr. Marda Voss & husband Travis of Weldon Spring, MO

7 Grandchildren:
Jesse Rea & wife Caroline
Dr. Libby Ownby & husband Kirby
Dr. Rayla Bolton & husband Major Aaron Bolton
Ford Barnfield
Jennings Barnfield & wife McKenna
Eva Voss
Elise Voss

5 Great-Grandchildren:
Jacob & Emily Claire Rea
Ethan & Kaden Ownby
Niam Bolton

Mr. Barnfield was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, 2 Brothers-James & Richard Barnfield and Sister-Bette Carlton.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Immanuel Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Rea officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to: Residential Hospice, 4215 State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL 62034.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

James Michael Webb, 60, of Benton passed away on Tuesday afternoon December 31, 2024 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon with his family by his side.

He was born in St. Louis, MO on March 17, 1964 the son of James Raymond & Charlene Hope (Baumgarte) Webb.

He married Cynthia Ann Clark on November 21, 1987.

Mr. Webb owned his own Semi and loved driving. He was passionate about his family, he was very family oriented, the epitomy of a family man. He loved to joke and kid around.

Mr. Webb is survived by his:
Wife: Cynthia Ann Webb of Benton
James & Cynthia had 2 children together:
Ashley Marie Webb & Carle Todd of Marion
Amberley Nicole Webb & Daniel Melton of Benton
Brother-in-law: Rick Clark Jr. & wife Nancy of Ashley
Sister-in-law: Amy Marie Brachear & husband Donald of Ewing
3 Nephews:
Austin Erthall & wife Briana and thier son Marshall
Logen Erthall
Cameron Brachear

Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his Parents, and his Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Richard Clark & Wanda Hammers.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 3rd at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Bill Uhles officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.

Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to the Webb Family.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com