Obituaries
Frances Eva Sanner died on Sept. 5, 2020. She was born on Nov. 14, 1927, in St. Louis, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Wallimann Hrbacek.
Her father immigrated from what became the Czech Republic. Her mother was the child of German and Swiss immigrants.
She attended Harris Teachers College for...
Julia Ann Milton (Collins) “Julie,” 69, of Benton, died peacefully on Sunday morning, Sept. 6, 2020, at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing.
She was born on April 19, 1951, in Cairo, the daughter of William Greenley and Mary Josephine Siers Collins.
She...
According to God’s plan, Danny Wayne Hileman, of Terre Haute, Ind., died at his home on the morning of Aug. 28, 2020, after a long, brave fight with several illnesses.
He was born at home in Grand Tower, on March 25, 1948, the son of Hazel Ellen Mainer Hileman and Carl William Hileman.
Mr. Hileman...
Rose Ann Horn, 84, of Grand Chain, went home to be with the Lord at 10:26 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
She was born on Aug. 14, 1935, the daughter of Ralph and Vesta Rider, in Dongola. She was one of 14 children.
She married Benjamin Lee...
John “Tommy” Whiteside, 67, of Cape Girardeau, and formerly of Mounds, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
He was born on July 23, 1953, the son of Louis and Marilyn Whiteside.
He was a retired captain with the Illinois Department of Corrections at the Shawnee...
James Martin Merchant, 89, of Simpson, died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin.
Mr. Merchant was born on Dec. 2, 1930, in Grand Chain.
James and Veronica Maxion Merchant were married in 1988.
Mr. Merchant was a lifelong farmer, since the age of 22. He was a veteran...
Warren Shelton, 63, of Anna, died at 2:23 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at Union County Hospital in Anna.
He was born on Dec. 29, 1956, in Anna, the son of Robert and Betty Mixen Shelton.
He loved to ride his bicycle and was always willing to help someone out if he could. He adored his family.
He...
Carl (C.W.) Wayne Nimmo, 67, left this earthly home on Aug. 27, 2020.
Mr. Nimmo was born on May 21, 1953, in Union County, the son of Harlan and Wanda Davis Nimmo.
He married Terry Lutz on Jan. 17, 1975, and to this union three beautiful daughters were born.
Mr. Nimmo was a farmer by trade. He...
Delmond Dale Ellis, 71, of Murphysboro, and formerly of Pomona, died at 9:31 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2020.
He was born on May 18, 1949, the son of Howard O. Ellis and Crettie Fuller Ellis.
Mr. Ellis was a veteran and served during Vietnam, where he drove heavy supply trucks. When he returned home he had...
Juanita Olean Phillips, 92, of Anna, and formerly of Elkville, passed away very peacefully at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at the home of her daughter.
She was 11 days short of her 93rd birthday and passed away from the effects of an 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s.
Juanita and Bob were both...
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