Obituaries
Frank E. Pengress, age 83 of Herrin, formerly of Anna, passed away, Friday Oct. 3, 2025 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.
He was born Feb. 17, 1942 in Pontiac, Mich., the son of George and Martha Lucille (Chamness) Pengress.
Frank is survived by his two brothers, Richard and wife Tanya Pengress...
Mary L. Myers, age 67 of McClure, Ill., passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
She was born on July 29, 1958 to Claude Robert and Glondia Louise (Black) Dugger in Kenosha, Wis.
Gangaw was loved by many and her goal in life was to bring everyone laughter and joy....
Barbara Jane (Stanley) Eaves, 85, of Overton County Tenn. went to her heavenly home on Oct. 1, 2025, from her residence in the Rickman community.
Born in Cobden, Ill. on Sept. 26 ,1940, Barbara recently celebrated her 85th birthday. She now celebrates every day with her savior, Jesus Christ.
She...
Phillip Rodger Rosson, age 81 of Anna, passed away, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Anna.
He was born Jan. 2, 1944 in Anna, the son of Harry and Helen (McMillion) Rosson.
Phil is survived by his brother, Kenneth and wife Ann Rosson of Jonesboro; two sisters, Shelby and...
George A. Stearns, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Carbondale, Ill., George was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Known by many as “Mr. Fix It,” George leaves behind a legacy of love...
Mr. Bernard “Bernie” Ginsburg, age 85, of Greenville, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.
He was born on Dec. 5, 1939, in Cobden, Ill., the son of Harry and Lucille (Deming) Ginsburg.
Bernie is survived by his two sons, Brad (Nicole) Ginsburg of Lexington, Ky., and Sean (Lindsay)...
Bonnie Mae (MacGill) Hawkins Treece, 98, of Anna, passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
She was born Sept. 28, 1927 in St. Louis County, Mo., the daughter of Donald G. Sr. and Dolly Mae (Harris) MacGill.
She was married on June 16, 1942 to Frank Hawkins and he preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 1948...
Edward (Eddie) Andrew Foutch of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away Oct. 2, 2025 in the comfort of his daughter’s home after battling cancer. He was 74 years old.
Eddie was born on Sept. 25, 1951, to Samuel Foutch of Thebes, Ill. and Dorlena McKee of Olive Branch, Ill.
Eddie was only five years...
Robert G. Kraatz, age 92, of Olmsted, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 at Sunshine Gardens in Marion, Ill.
He was born on Nov. 1, 1932 to Roy Rudolph and Cecil Pearl (Earnhart) Kraatz in Olmsted, Ill. He was married to Mildred Burge.
Robert grew up working on the Kraatz Family Farm alongside...
Terry Lee Tucker, age 73 of Dongola, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at his home.
He was born on Sept. 20, 1952 in Alto Pass, the son of Raymond and Myrtle (DeHart) Tucker.
On June 26, 1976, he married Barbara Hartline at Kornthal Church in Jonesboro.
Terry is survived by his wife, Barbara...
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