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Marlene "Marnie" Coss, 86, of Holly Springs, NC, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022. She was born August 4, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Albert Lazier and Pearl (McKelvey) Neely, and sister of the late Faye Learn. Marnie grew up in Pittsburgh and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she met and married her beloved husband of 64 years Raymond "Ray" Coss. As lifelong Steeler fans, Marnie and Ray hosted decades of Super Bowl parties wherever they lived, as they relocated several times during Ray's residency, service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps and early medical practice. After moving to Mt. Vernon, IL, Marnie assisted in managing Ray's medical office, as...

Donald Patrick Glenn of The Villages, Florida, departed this earth to his heavenly home on May 5, 2022, at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Ronald, and his parents, Robert V. and Naomi Glenn. Don grew up in Dupo, Illinois where he was an Eagle Scout and attended Dupo High School, lettering in Baseball, Football and Basketball. Don left Dupo in 1965 to attend Southern Illinois University. He graduated in 1969 and soon married his college sweetheart, Mona Isbell, in June of the same year. Don will be fondly remembered as a true and helpful friend; a funny, dry wit with a distinctively Don chuckle; quick with a glass of wine or the perfectly grilled steak for a...

Veneta Roach, 89, Pierre, SD, died April 13, 2022. Her service will be broadcast live at 10:00am, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at www.feigumfh.com. Veneta will be laid to rest at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City, IL. A full life story is availabe and condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.feigumfh.com

Bob G. Thompson, MD passed away Thursday, March 31st, 2022 at the Brown County Health and Living Center in Nashville, IN after a long illness. He was born in Trenton, TN May 4th, 1936 to Grace Perciful and William (Preacher) Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James A. Thompson. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Martha Glenda Thompson and daughter, Karen Rene' Malone (Richard). He graduated from the University of Tennessee Medical School, Memphis, TN in 1960 and completed his internship and General Surgery residence at the St. Francis and VA Hospitals in Wichita, KS from 1960-1963. He practiced in Trenton, TN for seven years before being called to the Army...

At age 87 after "one HELLUVA run," Gene sank his last putt on January 14th, 2022 in Ocala, Fl. Gene is survived by his children David Earl and Dana Earl (Ron Gore), sisters Patricia Smith and Joy Roth, brother John Earl, sister in laws Anita Earl and Carol North Hampton, Grandchildren Jenna (Brandon) Rudder, Jaime (Jon) Henigman, Jackson Earl and Eric Meza, Great Grandchildren Holly Rudder, Rowan Rudder, and Sage Henigman as well as 11 Nieces and Nephews. Also surviving is Sherrill Ferrera, a childhood friend having been side by side with Gene the last 10 years. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Faye Earl, his wife Alyce Marlene (North), and brothers Carl Earl and infant...

Billie Kathryn Zimny, age 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Carbondale, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, November 14, 2021. Billie was a member of St John Neumann Catholic Church and a former member of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Carbondale. Billie was a junior high school teacher in Herrin, Illinois for many years and was a lobbyist for retired teachers in Springfield, Illinois. Bille was an avid knitter. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Zimny; parents, James Boggio and Mildred Kosanovich Boggio; brother, Jim Boggio. She is survived by her daughters, Julianna Shpik and husband Peter of Loudon, Tennessee, Kathryn (Kate) Zimny of St Louis,...

Kevin D. Gaultney, 66, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis on October 20, 2021. Kevin was born in Lincoln, Il on June 20, 1955. Per his wishes, Kevin will be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. To leave online condolences, please visit www.popfuneralhome.com.

It is with heavy hearts that our family must share the news that Donald Ray Hickson (AKA "Ace"), 78, of The Villages, Florida passed away on October 12, 2021 due to complications from Lymphoma. He lived in the Villages for 8 years and was a longtime resident of Carmel, IN. Don was born on June 6, 1943 to June Maxine Hickson in Campbell, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Susan Hickson. He is survived by his sister, Patsy Bellomy of San Antonio, Florida, David Barr (Lori) of Albuquerque, NM, Danny Barr (Pam) of DeSoto, IL, James Barr of Ponca City, Oklahoma , and Mary Anne Barr of Carbondale, IL. He leaves behind his three precious children: Kimberly Scherock...

Wallace (Wally) Franklin Prost, age 85, of Florida, formerly of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away at 3:36 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Cornerstone Hospice House in The Villages, Florida with his family by his side. Wally was born in Murphysboro on January 2, 1936. He was a graduate of Murphysboro High School. Wally enlisted in the United States Navy, Naval Aviation, in 1954 as an aviation metalsmith stationed primarily in Okinawa, Japan, Hong Kong, and Alameda, California. Wally's military awards and decorations included the National Defense Service Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. He was discharged from active duty as Aviation Structural Mechanic (Structural) Petty Officer 2nd Class in...

A memorial service for Naomi Jane Thompson, 87, of Canton, will be held 2 pm Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment was in Starr Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson passed away June 9, 2021 at her home. She was born March 3, 1934 in Bush, Illinois to Van S. and Lora Effie Aly Barger. Mrs. Thompson grew up and lived in southern Illinois until 1997 when they moved to Canton. Naomi enjoyed playing the piano and gave piano lessons. She sang alto in several Gospel groups over the years. Naomi was a member of the New Bethel Methodist Church in Vergennes, Illinois where she was the church pianist. She taught several marriage classes for married women. Naomi was a member...

It is with heavy hearts that our family must share the news that Susan Kate (Saylor) Hickson, 75, of The Villages, Florida passed away. She lived in The Villages for 7 years and was a long time resident of Carmel, Indiana. She passed away suddenly on April 1, 2021 at Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, Florida following complications from a kidney infection. Susan was born on May 11, 1945 in Murphysboro, Illinois to Theodore and Ellouise Saylor (Kimmel). She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald Hickson, of The Villages, Florida; a brother Theodore Saylor (Lorraine) of Dallas, Texas; and a sister-in-law, Patsy Bellomy of Ocala, Florida. She leaves 3 precious children: Kimberly Scherock...

Lois Ruth Neher, 92, died surrounded by family on Mar. 28, 2021 in Wichita, KS. She died from a ruptured brain aneurysm. Lois was born in McPherson, KS on Dec. 20, 1928. She attended McPherson College, graduating in 1951. Lois married Gerald Neher on Dec. 23, 1952. In 1954 Lois and Gerald went to the mission field in Nigeria with the Church of the Brethren. They raised 4 children there, and Lois taught adult education. They returned to the US in 1968, where Lois taught elementary school, retiring from the Anna, IL school system in 1989. Lois and Gerald raised Simmental cattle, Appaloosa horses, and Greater Swiss Mountain dogs on their farm in Anna. They hosted many foreign exchange...

Stephen Etherton, 65, of Shenandoah, passed away November 8, 2020 at his home. He was born February 16, 1955 in Murphysboro, IL and was the son of the late Lawrence and Virginia Arbeiter Etherton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Patrick White. Stephen always made time to share his knowledge and teach his family the finer things in life. He was the best fishing buddy anyone could ask for and he was a relentless fan and supporter of his children. He never hesitated to brave the elements to watch his daughters play softball. Stephen overcame insurmountable obstacles throughout his life and set the example for others to follow. He graduated with a Bachelor's...

Royce Eugene Wood, 91, passed away from heart failure on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at his residence in Brandon, Mississippi. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Meadowbrook Church of Christ, in Jackson, Mississippi, with visitation at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Masks are required, please, and social distancing best practices are in effect. A private burial will be immediately following the service. Royce was born on May 27, 1929 in Odessa, Texas. His parents were Clarence Samuel and Suzy Choate Wood, from Iraan, Texas. After graduating from San Marcus Military Academy in San Marcos, Texas, he attended Dallas Christian College where he met...

Amos H. Black Jr., 76, of Elkhart, formerly of Carbondale, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his home. Amos was born December 6, 1943 in Lebanon, PA to the late Amos and Roselyn (Beltz) Black. Amos married Patricia Stang on August 27, 1983. Along with his parents, Amos is preceded in death by a sister, Betty Galloway and his father-in-law, Lester Stang. Left to cherish Amos' memory are his wife of 36 years, Pat Black; sister, Mary Mantovani of Carbondale, IL; mother-in-law, Mary Stang of Grays Lake, IL; sisters-in-law, Maggie(Jim) Lesza, Leslie(Mark) Schwenk, Penny(Jimmy) Sivia; brothers-in-law, Michael(Sally) Stang, Charles Stang, Tim(Tina) Stang; and many nieces and nephews. Amos, a member...

Marnie (Dyer) Meyer, 97, died quietly on Thursday, June 4 at The Village at Hamilton Pointe in Evansville, IN. Marnie (Marjorie Ruth) was born in Richmond, IN on March 20, 1923 to Marjorie and Fred Dyer. She graduated from South Side High School in Fort Wayne in 1941. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Meyer in the fall of 1944 just before his deployment to England during WWII. The first of their 6 children was born in the summer of 1945. Her husband's work took the family to Kokomo, IN, Carbondale, IL, Seymour, IN, and finally to Evansville. Marnie was well read and had an impressive vocabulary. She was extremely imaginative, creative, and resourceful. She was...

Jack Lewis Margraves, 78, of Brookdale Carriage Club of Charlotte, NC passed away on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2019 at Atrium Health Pineville, NC. Jack was born in Herrin, Illinois on March 9, 1941. A graduate of Herrin High School. He continued to receive a B.S. in Communications at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in 1965. He married Carolyn Striping on April 16, 1965. They celebrated 54 years of marriage in 2019. He is survived by wife Carolyn, sister Glenda Margraves Botwinski, son Kent and wife Tisha, granddaughters Chloe and Grace; son Kevin and Candice and grandson Jacob. He is preceded in death by his parents Wilford and Blanche Margraves, and brother Jerry...

Rosanna, born January 6, 1918 in Benton, IL, passed on October 15, 2019 in Winter Haven, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Pearl Smith; sister, Ruth and spouse Wallace "Chubby" Rice; husbands, Earl Ferguson and Leonard Brooks and daughter-in-law, Brenda Fisher Ferguson. Her surviving family includes son, Jeff Ferguson; granddaughter, Terri and spouse, Glenn Beaubien and great granddaughter, Micha Rotz; granddaughter, Tamala Ferguson and great granddaughters, Brittany Moore and Cassandra Moore. Her life will be celebrated with her immediate family. For full obituary, please visit; www.oakridgefuneralcare.com